Massport #MC01-G33

MHEC Solicits Energy Consulting and Efficiency Services for New England Institutions

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) aims to establish a multi-vendor contract for energy consulting and management services across New England for its member institutions. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC), serving higher education, municipalities, schools, libraries, and non-profits in New England - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; solicitation is open to qualified energy consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive water and energy efficiency, conservation, and utility-cost reduction services for commercial and institutional facilities - Strategic energy procurement and management, including market analysis, contract negotiations, and risk management - Utility budgeting, usage and budget variance tracking, and cost optimization - Quality assurance and data management, including invoice validation and electronic dashboard reporting - Energy and sustainability project consulting, including project identification, planning, and performance evaluation - Management of Net Energy Generation Credits (NEG) and Renewable Energy Credits (REC), including administration, procurement, tracking, and reporting - Greenhouse gas data management, including emissions reporting, regulatory compliance, and reduction strategies - Specific service roles requested: Energy Consultant/Analyst, Energy Procurement Specialist, Utility Budget Analyst, Project Manager, Financial Strategist, Energy Efficiency Engineer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Sustainability Project Manager, Renewable Energy Project Analyst, Renewable Energy Credit Analyst, Green Energy Financial Analyst, Renewable Energy Engineer, GHG Data Analyst, Climate Change Analyst, Carbon Accounting Consultant - Energy efficiency hardware installations and water efficiency assessments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, certifications, and licenses - Ability to service multiple New England states - Submission of organizational charts, training documentation, and compliance with prevailing wage laws - Pricing proposals must include detailed labor rates, job titles, and service categories - Data accuracy warranty of 95% for certain services - 2% contract service fee applies - Contract term is 5 years with possible extensions; quarterly review meetings and annual reporting required - Minimum order quantities and discounts specified for some service roles - Estimated annual spend for University of Massachusetts system is about $400,000; total contract value likely in the multi-million dollar range over 5 years.

Description

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is re-opening solicitation MC01-G33 for Energy Consulting Services. The contract aims to establish a multi-vendor regional New England contract to provide comprehensive water and energy efficiency, conservation, and utility-cost reduction solutions for commercial and institutional facilities. Services include system assessment, technology implementation, leak detection, power quality optimization, project management, and performance verification. The contract term is 5 years with possible extensions, and the solicitation includes detailed instructions for bidders, evaluation criteria, and scope of work categories.

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