Summary of Specifications:
The City of Rochester Hills will utilize American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the purchase of energy efficient, Energy Star rated electrical products, to be utilized in City facilities. The Department of Energy (DOE) has established terms and conditions that apply to ARRA funding, including procurement regulations, performance metrics, reporting, eligibility limitations and prohibitions for use of the funds. The selected products/services shall be in compliance with all ARRA and DOE requirements. Performance Metrics consistent with the ARRA goals, on which the results of funding will be assessed include: • Jobs created and retained • Energy saved (kwh/therms/gallons/BTUs/etc.) • Renewable energy installed capacity and generated • Energy cost savings • Other environmental or societal benefit The selected vendor will assist the City in calculating these performance measures by providing data regarding the products proposed relative to the above criteria. The City of Rochester Hills is requesting quotations for Energy Star rated products, equipment and accessories in accordance with the ARRA and DOE terms and conditions. The City’s main objective is to purchase electrical products, equipment and accessories to produce energy efficiencies in City facilities. The City will determine which products best meets its needs based on design, quality, functionality and energy savings of proposed products. Vendors should describe their product(s) and how they will provide the City a solution to its needs. Vendors are asked to include all references within the State of Michigan along with the contact name of their local representative. The quotation must include all fees associated with the procurement.
