The City of Palm Bay is seeking a consultant to develop an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) to help the city reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The consultant will work with the city's EECBG steering committee to develop the strategy, which will include a comprehensive plan for energy efficiency and conservation, as well as recommendations for unfunded projects and programs. The strategy must be completed within 60 days of the notice to proceed and must meet the requirements outlined in Attachment D to the US Department of Energy Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000013. The city is looking for a long-term strategy that may go beyond the requirements of Attachment D. Some of the key tasks included in the scope of work are:
• Development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS)
• Development of an energy-related master capital improvements plan
• Development of energy and conservation policies, codes, and programs
• Presentation of the draft strategy to the Palm Bay City Council and possibly up to three advisory committees
• Public workshop
The selected consultant will be required to work closely with the city's staff and stakeholders to ensure that the strategy is comprehensive and effective.