ESPC - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE DIX LAKEHURST

Background
Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL), New Jersey, is undertaking an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) under the DOE Third-Generation ESPC IDIQ administered by DLA Energy on behalf of the installation to fund and implement energy conservation and renewable energy measures aimed at reducing utility costs while meeting Air Force energy and cybersecurity guidance.

Work Details
ESCO shall evaluate and implement Energy Conservation Measures focused on solar photovoltaic generation with energy storage, combined heat and power, microgrid capability to island critical loads, Energy Management Control Systems, retrocommissioning, and building envelope improvements.

The ESCO will develop a Preliminary Assessment and Investment Grade Audit to determine actual energy consumption, propose metering approaches and install necessary meters, design and install ECMs, and be responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all installed measures for the life of the contract.

The ESCO must pursue applicable credits, rebates, and incentives, clearly demarcate new project savings from existing projects, and prepare an M&V Plan compliant with the Air Force Civil Engineer ESPC 2017 Playbook and cybersecurity guidance AFGM2018-32-01.

Period of Performance
Begins with Preliminary Assessment and Investment Grade Audit phases, continues through design and construction, and extends through a multi-year performance period encompassing operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of installed measures for the full term of the contract under the DOE Third-Generation ESPC IDIQ.

Place of Performance
Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst (Fort Dix, McGuire AFB, Naval Air Station Lakehurst), New Jersey, covering approximately 456 buildings totaling 8,643,290 square feet.

Bidder Requirements
Must be one of the 21 current DOE Third-Generation ESPC IDIQ contract holders;
Comply with the Air Force Civil Engineer ESPC 2017 Playbook and AFGM2018-32-01 cybersecurity guidance;
Develop and submit a formal Preliminary Assessment and Investment Grade Audit;
Demonstrate a Measurement & Verification approach;
Install required meters at the ESCO’s cost;
Pursue all available utility and third-party incentives;
Accept responsibility for operations, maintenance, repair, and replacement of installed measures;
Adhere to specified response preparation, formatting, page limit, and submission requirements;
A site visit will not be provided.