About this opportunity
AI summaryCenter School District 58 seeks statements of qualifications from experienced Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to evaluate and develop guaranteed energy savings performance contracting projects. The scope includes baseline utility evaluation, design, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, staff training, and measurement and verification. The goal is to reduce utility consumption and operating expenditures, improve building performance, and coordinate improvements with the District's capital program. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to submit qualifications. Interested vendors must submit written questions by November 4, 2026, and deliver one electronic PDF or hard copy submission by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time via email or to the District's Kansas City, MO office. Submissions require a 20-page main narrative along with five required attachment disclosures.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Center School District 58
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-002
Scope of work
- Preliminary review of 24 to 36 months of utility consumption, cost, and equipment data
- Identification and screening of energy conservation measures
- Review of previous energy performance contracting projects to avoid duplication
- Proposed investment-grade audit methodology, schedule, deliverables, and fees
- Development of energy conservation measure scopes, costs, and savings calculations
- Separate presentation of bond-eligible HVAC work, capital work, and guaranteed savings financing
- Design, procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, and staff training if authorized
- Measurement and verification and post-installation performance support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| K–12 performance contracting experience and verified results | 25 points |
| Technical approach, audit quality and implementation capacity | 20 points |
| Financial transparency, fees and net operating savings methodology | 25 points |
| Savings guarantee, M&V rigor and financial strength | 20 points |
| District-specific understanding and team responsiveness | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with K–12 school districts and guaranteed energy savings performance contracting in Missouri or comparable jurisdictions
- Capacity to complete audits, engineering, implementation, commissioning, and M&V
- Financial capacity, bonding, and insurance capabilities
- No material undisclosed conflicts of interest, litigation, debarment, or regulatory findings
- Ability to comply with applicable Missouri statutes, public procurement, prevailing wage, and District policies
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A — Firm profile and primary contact form
- Attachment B — Three project references and verified savings summary
- Attachment C — Fee and markup disclosure worksheet
- Attachment D — Sample M&V report and sample savings guarantee language
- Attachment E — Conflict-of-interest, litigation and exceptions disclosure
- Cover letter
- Company profile
- Comparable projects narrative
- Team and delivery narrative
- Technical approach, financial approach, M&V approach, and District-specific approach narratives
Key dates
- RFQ issued
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Deadline for written questions
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- District issues final addendum / answers
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Qualifications submission deadline
- Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time
- Evaluation / interviews, if held
- November 16-20, 2026
- Anticipated recommendation / Board consideration
- Monday, November 23, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or hard copy in person
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic PDF copy with subject line Center SD 58 — ESCO RFQ 2026-002 or deliver one hard copy to 8434 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131. Main narrative is limited to 20 pages.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Center High School, Center Academy for Success, Center Middle School, Boone Elementary, Center Elementary, Red Bridge Elementary, Yellowjacket Early Learning Center, and administrative/support facilities in Kansas City, MO
- Insurance and bonding
- Financial capacity, bonding, and insurance capabilities required; must comply with District insurance requirements.
- Funding
- Voter-approved April 2026 General Obligation Bond