Specifications include, but are not limited to: Services and capital improvements will be financed through an energy performance contract which: Incurs no initial capital costs for City. Provide with option for City to supplement the overall project with an initial capital investment if desired by City to expand Project Scope. Achieves significant long-term cost savings. Provides a guarantee for cost savings to City. Include City option to eliminate all or part of the guarantee after three years of guaranteed performance with financial adjustment to City for reduction of overall services. Provides options for both energy reduction and for Net Zero Energy models. Maintains consistent and reasonable levels of occupant comfort. Maintains consistent levels of building functionality, including incorporation of energy reduction technologies that are compatible with existing City software, Automated Logic. In collaboration with the City’s Grants, Capital, and Facilities Teams, thoroughly investigate and incorporate into the overall project use of any potential grants, rebates and/or other forms of financial participation and assistance from organizations similar to, but not limited to: o Burlington Electric Department o EPA’s National Clean Diesel Rebate Program o Vermont Energy Investment Corporation o Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Mitigation Funds Captures additional benefits that may directly result from energy-related services and capital improvements, such as environmental protection, hazardous materials disposal or recycling, improved occupant comfort, reduced maintenance needs, and improved indoor air quality, in addition to other building improvements. The RFP and contracting process considered herein has four distinct phases: RFP Phase: Through this RFP, a Consultant will be selected based on detailed written proposals, interviews with top candidates and a final reference check. Audit and Project Development Phase: A Technical Energy Audit and Project Development Contract will be developed with the selected Consultant to define the project scope, cost and financial terms. Construction/Implementation/Financing Phase: Upon City-approved satisfactory results of the Technical Energy Audit, an Energy Performance Contract will be developed to implement the negotiated and recommended projects. Consultant will provide full design/build services and construction management, collaborating with City staff. Commissioning/Guarantee/Monitoring Phase: Upon completion of construction, the Consultant will offer a variety of services to ensure savings are met, such as a savings guarantee, staff training, follow-up monitoring, and contract maintenance services.
