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Following is the list of auditing firms that have submitted proposals to the Oregon Department of Energy to perform energy audits for schools under Senate Bill (SB) 1149. These firms have been qualified by the Oregon Department of Energy to perform some or all of the following services:
· Level I audits
· Level II audits
· Level III audits
· Preparation of project/equipment specifications
· Project verification of completed energy efficiency
measures
Before signing a contract, a school district should ensure that the firm is qualified to perform the specific services (e.g., level III audits) that the district is requesting.
Please read the Frequently Asked Question page for definitions of terms used and answers to general questions pertaining to audits.
Auditing firms
The firms listed below in alphabetical order have been qualified by the Oregon Department of Energy to perform audits. We have added a link to a one-page description of the firm (provided by the firm) related to services they offer for SB1149 and the Web site if the firm has one.
Disclaimer:
The firms listed below have been qualified by the Oregon Department of Energy to perform energy auditing services in schools and other public buildings. This list is not intended to endorse the qualifications of the firms listed below to perform work other than the energy auditing services authorized in the Request for Proposals #07-02 and its attachments.
School districts and authorized state agencies are not permitted to use this list of contractors to contract for project management, construction management, design, installation, or any other services that do not match the description of services outlined in this RFP.
Nothing in this solicitation process, Request for Proposals, or any contemplated or final Agreement to Agree or Work Assignment Contract relieves any Contracting Agency from complying with all laws and regulations applicable to public procurement.
To view RFP #07-02 please visit: http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/OFFICE/jobs.shtml#RFP
Notice
Contracting agencies and qualified firms are responsible for carefully reading all the terms and conditions contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP) and for following the instructions given.
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If an energy auditing firm does NOT appear on this list, it is because
1. The firm has not submitted a proposal
2. The firm´s proposal is being processed
3. The firm´s proposal has been denied
If you want to use a firm that is not on the list, please contact the firm and ask them to apply. Click here for the Request for Proposal.
Choosing an Energy Audit Firm
Choosing the right energy audit firm can be difficult. Not only must the school district consider the firm´s qualifications, but your school district must match its identified needs and future plans to the abilities of the energy auditing firm. The school district´s needs can range from simply acquiring equipment specifications during the audit process to requiring detailed engineering design for several energy efficiency and non-energy efficiency upgrades.
To help you choose the firm that best matches your needs and plans, the Oregon Department of Energy has asked the firms to submit:
- A one-page description of the firm (available above)
- A schedule of fees. To view the fee schedules for the
qualifying firms, you must have a user name and
password. Please call Christie Sphoon at (503) 373-7430 at the Oregon Department of Energy.
Because the Oregon Department of Energy can NOT advise you on which firm to select, we suggest you perform one or more of the following:
- Read the one-page description of the firm and review
their fee schedule
- Visit the auditing firm´s Web site3
- Call the auditing firm
- Read the auditing firm´s proposal (on file at the Oregon
Department of Energy)
- Ask the auditing firm to visit and explain their services
- Follow your school district´s rules regarding the hiring of
consultants.
All proposals are on file at the Oregon Department of Energy. If you wish to read them, an authorized school district agent can:
- Visit the Oregon Department of Energy in Salem and read the proposals in our office; or
- Visit the Oregon Department of Energy in Salem and
copy the proposals at a local copy store; or
- Ask the Oregon Department of Energy to copy the
proposals at a cost of $0.25 per page (Note: all
proposals are at least 50 pages and some are an inch
thick).
Additional information on choosing and hiring an energy audit firm can be found in How to Hire an Energy Auditor to Identify Energy Efficiency Projects published by the California Energy Commission.
Hiring an Energy Audit Firm
After choosing the energy audit firm, call the firm and negotiate a price for the audit(s) and optional services. A Work Assignment Contract is available for your use. The contract is in Word (Read-only). You may "Save As" on your computer and complete the contract on line. Submit a copy to the firm you have hired for their signature. Be sure and send a copy of the signed contract to the Oregon Department of Energy as we issued the Request for Proposal. Send to:
Oregon Department of Energy
Attention: Jan Simmons.
625 Marion St. N.E.
Salem, OR 97301-3737
Before you can hire a firm, your ESD is required to sign an intergovernmental agreement (IA) with the Oregon Department of Energy. Check with your ESD to ensure they have signed or contact Jan Simmons at the Oregon Department of Energy (503) 378-6968 for more information.
Questions
If you have any questions, please call or e-mail the Oregon Department of Energy staff:
Christie Sphoon, (503) 373-7430
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Information for SB 1149 Qualified Energy Auditors
Frequently Asked Questions about Schools and SB 1149
How to Hire an Energy Auditor to Identify Energy Efficiency Projects published by the California Energy Commission
List of schools eligible for SB 1149 public purpose funds
Work Assignment Contract (Word)
- Request for Proposal - Energy auditors for schools
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