Description
The State of Vermont, through its Department of Buildings and General Services, is seeking qualified firms to perform investment‑grade energy audits (ASHRAE Level II, with possible Level III) on state‑owned and political‑subdivision buildings across six maintenance districts. Audits must include detailed data collection, field testing (blower‑door, infrared), analysis, and a comprehensive report with an Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) list, cost‑benefit analysis, and lifecycle assessments for larger projects. Pricing is submitted on a per‑square‑foot basis for conditioned and unconditioned space, with separate rates for blower‑door testing and infrared scanning, and hourly labor rates for specified labor categories. The contract runs for 36 months starting May 1 2026, with an optional 24‑month renewal, and includes climate‑change, Ukrainian solidarity, and lobbying certifications where applicable.
• Primary service: ASHRAE Level II investment‑grade energy audits for state buildings.
• Deliverables: full audit report, ECM list with cost/benefit data, Excel calculations, and optional lifecycle cost studies for heating/DHW systems.
• Pricing: per‑square‑foot rates across eleven size brackets plus separate test rates; no ceiling value disclosed.
• Mandatory certifications: Certificate of Compliance, Climate‑Change Certification (> $25k), Ukrainian Solidarity, Lobbying (if federal funds > $100k), Worker‑Classification (if > $250k).
• Evaluation: 35 % price, 40 % qualifications/experience, 25 % sample report quality.