2027 ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING RFP/RFQ

The School District of Springfield R‑12 is seeking a NAESCO‑accredited Energy Service Company (ESCO) to deliver a full‑service Energy Performance Contract for four school sites (Weaver Elementary, David Harrison Elementary, McBride Elementary, and Cherokee Middle School). The contractor must handle all phases—project planning, design, implementation, and long‑term savings guarantee—and must provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the entire program. Mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site visits are required, and the solicitation includes extensive bonding, insurance, prevailing‑wage, and performance‑bond requirements. • Scope: Energy audit, design, installation of efficiency measures, measurement & verification, and ongoing performance guarantees. • Deliverables: Guaranteed Maximum Price for all four schools, individual price breakdowns, warranties, as‑built documentation, operation & maintenance manuals. • Mandatory participation: Pre‑bid meeting (10/23/2026) and site visits (must be scheduled). • Contract type: Public‑works energy performance contract with bid bond (5% of bid) and performance/payment bonds (100%). • Evaluation criteria: Price, compliance with NAESCO accreditation, ability to meet prevailing‑wage and safety requirements, insurance coverage, and past performance. • Timeline: Issue 10/12/2026 → Pre‑bid 10/23/2026 → Questions due 12/9/2026 → Bid submission 12/16/2026.