ASHRAE Commercial Building Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Consultation Se

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a multi-year contract to conduct (1) ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Commercial Building Energy Audits (Levels I, II, and III) and (2) Energy Conservation Consultation Services. Metro Nashville Government is committed to reducing the department's overall energy consumption and greenhouse emissions in its facilities. The city manages a large portfolio of facilities varying in age, size, operations and building type and its portfolio ranges from office buildings, schools, fire stations, police precincts, and healthcare clinics as examples. The facilities contain a variety of HVAC and mechanical, lighting, building automation, electrical, and fire alarm equipment, systems, and controls from various manufacturers. Most facilities house one to several Metro Nashville Government departments and divisions with unique operations and scheduling. Metro is seeking an experienced and qualified firm comprised of energy management and engineering professionals with expertise and experience in energy conservation and sustainability. In addition, this firm has the qualifications and expertise to conduct ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Commercial Building Energy Audits for Levels I, II, and III. The consulting firm will have the ability to both conduct ASHRAE Audits and assess and review the energy and water performance of selected facilities, recommend list of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for each facility, and assist/manage the implementation of the selected ECMs. The intent of the contract is to have the consulting firm provide ASHRAE Audits and energy management analysis, consulting, and solutions based on expertise and experience in the field of energy and green building management. The goal of the department is to reduce, at a minimum, its overall energy consumption and greenhouse emissions by 20%, from the baseline year of 2019. This is in accordance with the Metro Council Ordinance No. BL2019-1599 - Green Building Standards (see attachment). The awarded firm shall also provide consultation services that helps the department develop and implement an Illumination Guideline and Strategic Energy Management Plan for its buildings. Bidders must submit a proposed team of energy management professionals (consultants, managers, engineers, etc.) that will be assigned to work on the contract.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Flagpoles.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Office Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Planting Irrigation, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.