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Florida Energy Savers Program: General Contractors for Statewide Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Appliance Rebates

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Office of Energy, is seeking licensed General Contractors to join a Qualified Contractor Network for the Florida Energy Savers Program (FESP), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. - Program covers two major rebate initiatives: - Whole Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES): Energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR): High-efficiency appliances and equipment for low- and moderate-income households - Contractors will be regionally assigned, with one primary and up to two backup contractors per region - Key responsibilities include: - Pre-installation assessments - Project estimates and work order management - Installation coordination and construction management - Payment processing for eligible property owners - Products and systems to be installed include: - HVAC equipment (ducted/ductless heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, air conditioners, furnaces, boilers) - Water heaters (heat pump, gas storage, gas tankless) - Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, electric cooking products, clothes washers/dryers, pool pumps) - Envelope improvements (insulation, air sealing, ducts, ventilation fans) - Electrical upgrades (wiring, load service centers, lighting, thermostats, advanced power strips) - Water-saving devices (aerators, low flow showerheads for multifamily) - Notable requirements: - Contractors must have robust financial capacity and be able to float project costs for up to 45 days - Experience with federally or state-funded energy efficiency projects is required - Compliance with licensing, certification, warranty, and quality assurance standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified general contractors - Example project: Installation of 1 refrigerator, 3 high-efficiency air conditioners, and 1 tankless gas water heater with a total rebate of $16,000 and homeowner cost share of $387

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Office of Energy, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking licensed General Contractors to establish a Qualified Contractor Network for the Florida Energy Saver Program (FESP). The program includes two rebate opportunities: Whole Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR), targeting energy efficiency upgrades and appliance purchases for eligible Florida property owners. The solicitation aims to award one Primary Regional Contractor per region, with up to two backup firms per region. Contractors will manage project assessments, estimates, work orders, and coordinate installations and payments.

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