Water Utility Energy Savings Performance Contracting

The Kaua'i County Department of Water is seeking an energy services company to design, finance, install, maintain, and measure energy- and water-saving improvements across its water infrastructure facilities.

County of Kauai > Department of Water


General
Open
RFP Job No. 26-06
Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 27, 2026 12:00 PM
20 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rsmith@kauaiwater.org
+18082455436
Submission Instructions
Online
Proposals must be submitted in PDF form., The proposer must be registered with Public Purchase and submit on its own behalf.
Description

The Kaua'i County Department of Water is soliciting conceptual proposals from qualified energy services companies for an Energy Savings Performance Contract. The selected contractor will identify and propose Facility Improvement Measures, including energy conservation measures and water conservation measures, for the Pua Loke Baseyard and Administration Buildings, Kapaia Surface Water Treatment Plant, and Kilohana Wells A, B, F, and I MCC/Permanent Generator facilities. Potential work includes energy and water efficiency retrofits, renewable energy and resilience improvements, infrastructure modernization, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, training, maintenance, and measurement and verification. The contractor must perform an Investment Grade Audit, establish energy and water baselines, quantify guaranteed savings, develop a financing plan and financial pro forma, arrange third-party project financing, and provide a project approach with indicative pricing. The scope also requires design and installation of approved measures, equipment warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, savings tracking, rebate support, hazardous-materials planning, and ongoing maintenance and M&V services. Proposals must address qualifications, relevant performance-contracting experience, Hawai'i capacity, project approach, pricing, financing references, financing structure, and the required Offeror's Proposal attachment. The ESPC term may not exceed 20 years, and the implementation work is anticipated to be completed within two years after the Notice to Proceed.

Classification Codes
NAICS221310Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
PSCAG85CONSERVATION OF ENERGY - OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
energy efficiency retrofitswater conservation systemsenergy performance contracting
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Jul 27, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Aug 3, 2026-Site Visit and Conference (optional)
The solicitation identifies a site visit and conference at 8:30 a.m., but the provided text does not state the meeting location or whether attendance is virtual.
Aug 10, 2026-Written Inquiries Due
Aug 17, 2026-Responses to Written Inquiries
Sep 1, 2026-Notice of Award
Sep 14, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Performance Bond
  • Payment Bond
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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