Opportunity
Gainesville Civicplus #26023
City of Gainesville Seeks NAESCO-Accredited ESCOs for City-Wide Energy Management Program
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 10, 2026
Identifier
26023
NAICS
541690, 238210, 541330
The City of Gainesville, Georgia is seeking NAESCO-accredited Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to implement a city-wide energy management program. - Government Buyer: - City of Gainesville, Georgia - Administrative Services Department, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive energy management program for all city-owned or managed facilities - Includes an investment grade energy audit - May result in a guaranteed energy savings performance contract as defined by Georgia law - Turnkey solutions required: installation, long-term warranty, and written energy savings guarantee - ESCO must assist with project financing and assume total project responsibility - Requirements: - Respondents must be NAESCO-accredited and on the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) prequalification list - All applicable contractor licenses required - Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value - Preference for firms with a Georgia office - Local vendor preference for contracts between $20,000 and $150,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified ESCOs meeting requirements
Description
The City of Gainesville, Georgia is seeking qualifications from companies approved by the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO) to operate as Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). The selected company will provide a comprehensive city-wide energy management program for all facilities owned or managed by Gainesville, Georgia. The scope includes conducting an investment grade energy audit and potentially entering into a guaranteed energy savings performance contract. The solicitation requires submission of proposals by June 10, 2026, and includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on May 21, 2026.