RFQ 2027-001 Comprehensive Energy and Consultant Management Services

The City of Waco is seeking qualified firms to provide a full suite of comprehensive energy consulting and management services for municipal facilities. The contract will run for an initial two‑year term with up to three one‑year renewal options. Services include analysis of electricity, natural gas and fuel consumption, greenhouse‑gas accounting, energy procurement strategy, demand‑response participation, bill auditing, contract negotiation, market monitoring, and implementation of energy‑efficiency measures. Vendors must demonstrate prior work with public entities, technical expertise in energy markets, and a qualified team capable of managing multiple assignments. Submissions are due November 3, 2026; the city plans to award the contract by mid‑December 2026. The award will be reviewed and approved by City Council if the contract exceeds $100 k. • Scope covers strategic energy consulting, procurement, risk assessment, and ongoing management. • Required experience with municipal energy projects, utility bill analysis, and demand‑response programs. • Minimum qualifications include prior public‑sector work, key personnel with energy‑market expertise, and five recent references. • Evaluation weighted 40 % experience, 25 % staffing/capacity, 25 % services offered, 10 % references. • Contract term: 2 years, renewable up to three additional 1‑year extensions.