The City of Winter Park is soliciting proposals from accredited firms to perform comprehensive energy audits on residential units, identify efficiency upgrades, and support a citywide energy‑savings campaign. The selected consultant will schedule and conduct on‑site audits, test combustion appliances, detect gas leaks, perform blower‑door and thermal‑imaging tests, evaluate insulation, HVAC, lighting, water heating, and renewable‑energy feasibility, and deliver detailed reports with cost‑benefit analyses and financing options. The firm will also create and distribute “Home Energy Efficiency Starter Kits” and educational materials in collaboration with the City’s Sustainability staff. The contract is a fixed‑price, 36‑month agreement with possible two one‑year renewals.
• Conduct on‑site residential energy audits (combustion testing, gas‑leak detection, blower‑door, thermal imaging, etc.)
• Analyze utility usage, identify abnormal patterns, and recommend upgrades (heat pumps, duct sealing, window upgrades, insulation, etc.)
• Provide cost estimates, projected savings, and financing options (SELF, PACE, bank loans)
• Supply and demonstrate energy‑efficient starter‑kit items (LED bulbs, faucet aerators, weather‑stripping, etc.)
• Produce electronic audit reports for homeowners and the City, and submit monthly invoices
• Collaborate with City Sustainability staff to create marketing/educational collateral
• Contract term: 36 months, with optional one‑year extensions up to 60 months total.