Energy Management Services (EMS) / DSR

The City of Worcester issued a Request for Proposals (RFQ CR‑8558‑W6) seeking comprehensive Energy Management Services (EMS) and Demand‑Side‑Resources (DSR) for more than 200 municipal and school facilities. The scope covers investment‑grade audits, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, measurement‑and‑verification, guaranteed energy‑savings, and ongoing operations‑and‑maintenance. Honeywell International, Inc. was selected as the most advantageous bidder. The contract may extend up to 30 years, with performance, payment, and (optional) efficiency bonds required, and the City will provide tax‑exempt status for the vendor. • Services include full‑cycle energy‑management: audits, ECM design, installation, M&V, and guarantee of savings. • Contractual requirements: 10 % retainage, performance/pay bonds equal to the contract value, extensive insurance coverage, and compliance with MGL c. 25A‑ss 11I. • Procurement timeline: RFQ issued 11/01/2025, addenda extended the proposal deadline to 12/10/2025, and proposals must be submitted by 10:00 AM on that date.