Request for Qualifications Bid Ad

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THE CITY OF CEDARTOWN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM Date: July 15, 2026 The City of Cedartown, Georgia seeks specific qualifications (RFQ) from companies approved by the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO) to operate as Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). Cedartown, Georgia is looking for a company capable of providing a comprehensive city-wide energy management program for all facilities owned and/or managed by Cedartown, Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 50-37-1 et seq. Cedartown, Georgia shall negotiate and execute a professional development agreement with the selected firm for the conduct of an investment grade energy audit. Respondents shall be willing and able to assist with the necessary information required to obtain the financing for this project in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Due to limited budgets for this upgrade, Cedartown, Georgia has a special interest in ascertaining modern and innovative proposals that provide turn-key solutions, installation, and long-term warranty for the length of the contract term. The ESCO shall provide a written energy savings guarantee, clearly stated in units of energy to be saved. Annual cost savings derived from such improvements beyond the guaranteed minimum savings will be held by the Customer. Any O&M cost savings proposed by the selected ESCO will be rigorously reviewed and, if agreed to, will be limited to those that can be thoroughly documented and approved by the Customer. The Customer intends, but is not obligated by this RFQ, to enter into an “Guaranteed energy savings performance contract”, as defined, under O.C.G.A. § 50-37-2(5), with selected ESCO for this RFQ should they decide to that is the best course of action. Proposals must be submitted in the format outlined in this document. Each proposal will be reviewed to determine if it is complete prior to actual evaluation. Proposals not containing the information requested will not be considered. Respondents shall use the prescribed format to indicate their experience and qualifications, describe their approach to the project and explain their proposed contract. In addition, Cedartown, Georgia reserves the right to waive any irregularities and formalities in the selection of the ESCO for this project. The selected ESCO will be required to assume total responsibility of the project.