Specifications include, but are not limited to: Owner seeks a broad range of services and capital improvements to reduce the consumption and related costs of energy and water use in the facilities addressed in Attachment E (Facility Profile) of this RFP. These services and capital improvements will be provided and financed through a performance-based contract under which the Owner: (a) incurs no initial capital costs; (b) achieves significant long-term savings; (c) achieves a guarantee for energy savings, water savings, and operations and maintenance (O&M) savings (includes materials and labor savings, and will only be applicable at the option of Owner); (d) obtains consistent levels of occupant comfort and building functionality; and (e) captures ancillary benefits that may accrue as a direct result of such energy-related services and capital improvements, etc. Owner seeks to maximize energy savings and related improvements within the framework of available financing, therefore, ESCOs are encouraged to advocate the installation and implementation of improvements providing the greatest possible energy, water, and O&M savings. Essential services and improvements sought are those that will reduce energy and water consumption in Agency facilities (see Attachment E), upgrade capital energy-related equipment, improve building operations and maintenance, save costs through fuel switching or improved demand management, and aid in meeting environmental management responsibilities.
