Description
Wayne State University seeks a single Preferred Energy Service Company (ESCO) partner to deliver a campus‑wide Energy‑Savings‑Performance‑Contracting (ESPC) program over a three‑year term (with two optional one‑year extensions). The ESCO will be responsible for all phases of energy‑efficiency projects—including audits, design, construction, commissioning, measurement & verification, financing, training, and ongoing performance guarantees—across multiple facilities. The solicitation requires a rate‑based cost schedule (Schedule C), compliance with Detroit/Michigan prevailing‑wage rates, specific insurance minimums, and adherence to the university’s smoke‑free and FOIA policies. Proposals are limited to one Word, one Excel, and/or one PDF file (< 20 MB) and must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026.
• Scope: Facility energy audits, Investment‑Grade Audits, design/engineering, construction, M&V, financing, training, warranty administration, and ongoing O&M.
• Required deliverables: Completed Schedule A‑D, Schedule B (insurance), Schedule C (rate‑based pricing), and vendor‑created Exhibits 1‑4 (exceptions, experience, service plan, sample reports).
• Evaluation criteria: Technical capability (35 %), commercial structure (35 %), programmatic fit (20 %), sustainability (10 %).
• Contract terms: 3‑year base period (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029) with possible two‑year extensions, price‑increase caps for years 2 & 3, and mandatory acknowledgment of all addenda.