Specifications include, but are not limited to:Project Details The following is a list of objectives with respect to data collection and analysis for energy conservation measures as outlined in the QAP. The scope of services to be provided by the selected consulting organization shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1.Assist 2016 LIHTC Recipients in Achieving Energy Star 3.0/3.1/3.2 Consultant will provide technical assistance to the five (5) recipients of 2016 LIHTCs. Assistance will include site visit(s), technical review of project plans and specifications, and collaboration with project design professionals and contractors. Consultant will provide recommendations to achieve Energy Star 3.0/3.1/3.2 and the highest HERS rating possible for each project; 2.Provide Energy Conservation Recommendations to DSHA Consultant will analyze and review all of the energy, green, and sustainable certification programs for multifamily housing and make recommendations to DSHA for which certification programs, or which parts of programs can apply to new construction, adaptive re-use, and rehabilitation projects to achievethehighestenergyc o n s e r v a t i o n s t a n d a r d s p o s s i b l e . T h e c o n s u l t a n t w i l l r e v i e w D S H A ’ s current requirements, IRS requirements, local, state, and federal building and rehabilitation codes, energy conservation requirements of DSHA funding sources (i.e. NHTF and HOME) and any other applicable state requirements, as well as review other state initiatives prior to making recommendations to DSHA
