Sustainable Facilities Assessment

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking statements of qualifications from engineering firms specializing in the evaluation of existing buildings to identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency and convert fossil fuel end-uses to renewable energy. The selected consultant will be tasked with providing a comprehensive assessment of the Town's 20 main facilities, comprising 338,000 square feet, and developing recommendations for energy efficiency retrofits, beneficial electrification, and the incorporation of sustainable technologies such as solar photovoltaics, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging. The Town has set ambitious goals of achieving 80% clean renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050, as well as targets for electrifying new construction and existing buildings. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due by 12:00 pm on June 21, 2024, and the Town will negotiate a contract with the preferred firm(s) based on their relevant experience, project understanding and approach, qualifications of key personnel, and ability to provide services in a timely and economical manner.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Town does not state any existing incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate the availability of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.