Energy Performance Contracting Services

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Siemens Industry Inc. for Energy Performance Contracting Services. The contract has a term of 10 years, with the option to renew for an additional 5 years. The contract includes provisions for energy audits, design, construction, measurement and verification, supply management, and energy purchasing. The City's goals for the contract include achieving persistent long-term cost savings, upgrading old and inefficient systems, and maintaining consistent and reasonable levels of occupant comfort. The contract also includes requirements for the vendor to provide expert technical support, construction, financing, and performance monitoring for energy and water efficiency modernization projects. Some key points of the contract include: • The City has the right to renew the contract for an additional 5 years. • The contract includes a provision for a 3rd party to validate actual project performance if needed. • Payments will only be made based on energy savings realized, unless otherwise agreed upon. • The vendor is required to provide a performance guarantee and financing for energy and water savings projects. • The contract allows for the City to conduct performance contracting projects using a design/build process. • The contract includes a provision for the vendor to provide training to employees on energy awareness and to technicians on maintenance and repair of equipment and controls.