Specifications include, but are not limited to: The objective in issuing this Request for Proposals for Qualifications is to solicit proposals and qualifications from companies that have the experience, capability, and track record to provide guaranteed, paid from savings upgrades to existing facility and infrastructure through a performance-based contracting methodology. The selected performance-based contractor shall develop and implement utility savings measures, develop cost reduction strategies, and identify any available funding opportunities for the Customer. The funding generated from such strategies shall be utilized to provide infrastructure improvements and upgrades. The selected firm shall: Design and implement infrastructure improvements that utilize proven technologies to provide a state-of-the-art environment that will serve the Customer’s present and future needs; Provide training of personnel in the operation and maintenance of installed systems; If requested, assist with securing a viable financing mechanism acceptable to the Customer; Be able to provide a written guarantee that total program costs shall be one hundred percent (100%) covered by the performance enhancements of the system and operating cost reductions based in utility unit reductions, equipment accuracy, funding opportunities, and agreed upon operational savings. Provide a contract that includes a provision for measuring and verification of any guaranteed savings or funding. Provide a contract life of the program not to exceed twenty (20) years. The Customer intends to structure the program’s implementation schedule in a manner to minimize capital needs. All utility conservation measurements or infrastructure enhancements proposed by qualified performance-based contracting service provider shall be proven, commercially available, and verifiable.