Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The purpose of the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Audit (“Project”) is to assist the City in identifying, developing, and implementing energy investment initiatives for its facilities. A listing of those facilities involved in this Project is included as Attachment #1. 2. As a minimum, the successful firm shall demonstrate competence in the application and degree of knowledge in energy efficiency use systems, equipment and products for final end users. 3. Respondent must: a) evaluate current City energy consumption and commodity purchasing practices and applicable tariff rates; b) develop status quo energy consumption and cost baselines based upon best practices and applicable tariff rates; and c) develop investment initiatives(s) for moving the City facilities from its baseline to a state of improved energy consumption and cost effectiveness. 4. Respondent must identify environmental requirements related to restoration, remediation of contaminated sites, pollution prevention, water and air management, energy conservation efficiency management, and protection of cultural and natural resources. Respondent must also incorporate opportunities to leverage both solar and Electric Vehicle (“EV”) charging stations for improved energy consumption and cost effectiveness. The proposed development initiatives should include a solar and EV charging station component in addition to other proposed initiatives. 5. Respondent must propose a plan outlining short and long-term commodity acquisition and energy investment strategy plans with clear analysis, recommendations and a path for implementation of the plans. These plans will recommend energy investment strategies for the accomplishment of the energy deficiencies/needs, potential energy conservation and cost savings opportunities as identified through the Project. The desired outcome is City’s selection of a plan that could implement a turnkey project provided by the Respondent.
