GEFA Prequalification of Energy Service Providers

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is inviting, on an ongoing basis, Statements of Qualification (SOQs) from Energy Service Providers (ESPs) capable of developing, implementing, and installing Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for State Agencies. This RFQ is intended to identify responsible ESPs that meet or exceed the identified requirements contained herein and to be placed on the list of prequalified ESPs. Any ESPs added by this RFQ will be on the list through March 15, 2027, which is the last day of the three-year term. GEFA may remove an ESP from the Prequalification List at any time that the Authority determines the ESP fails to meet the criteria for continued inclusion. GEFA may also add ESPs to the list at any time.

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GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION
FROM
ENERGY SERVICES PROVIDERS FOR STATE OF GEORGIA
FOR A QUALIFICATION TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 26, 2024, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 26, 2027

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION
Table of Contents p. 2
Article I Definitions p. 4
Article II Background and Purpose
2.1 Background
2.2 Purpose
p. 9
Article III Summary of Opportunity
3.1 RFQ Process Produces List of Prequalified ESPs
3.2 Summary of Contracting Process Following Prequalification of ESPs
3.3 Opportunity to Comment
p. 10
Article IV Evaluation Process
4.1 Schedule of Events
4.2 Extension of Submittal Period
4.3 Administrative/Preliminary Review
4.4 Evaluation of Qualification Factors
p. 12
Article V Instructions to ESPs
5.1 Submission Format
5.2 Submission Deadline
5.3 ESP Questions and Inquiries
5.4 Changes or Alterations to SOQ
5.5 Restriction of Communication
5.6 Reservations
p. 16
Article VI Statement of Qualifications Format and Content
6.1 Cover Letter
6.2 Description of the ESP
6.3 ESP Financial Information
6.4 ESP Certification of Meeting Minimum Requirements
6.5 ESP Personnel Information, Technical Qualifications, Capability, and Experience
6.6 ESP Project History
6.7 Technical Project Capabilities
p. 18
Article VII Additional Terms and Conditions
7.1 Submittal Costs and Confidentiality
7.2 Statement of Agreement
7.3 Right to Protest - SOQ Challenges
7.4 Assignment and Subcontracting
7.5 Indemnification
7.6 Insurance and Bonds
7.7 Licensing
7.8 Reciprocal Preference Law
7.9 Small and Minority Business Enterprise
7.10 E-Verify
p. 25

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Article VIII SOQ Checklist p. 29
Exhibit A ESP Personnel Information and Technical Qualifications Form p. 31
Exhibit B ESP Capability and Experience Profile p. 33
Exhibit C Pr