R -- BORDER ENERGY PROJECT ENERGY AUDITS

Notice Date

June 5, 2001

Contracting Office

Western Governors' Association, 1515 Cleveland Place, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202

ZIP Code

80202

Solicitation Number

01WGA113WRAP

Response Due

July 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Richard Halvey, (303) 623-9378

E-Mail Address

Western Governors' Association (rhalvey@westgov.org)

Description

The WGA is requesting bids for conducting a series of energy audits in the U.S/Mexico Border region. The Border Energy Project was initiated to accomplish the emissions-reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and alternative/renewable energy sources in the border region. The Project has determined that conducting energy audits, of a wide range of commercial, industrial and institutional facilities, will provide end-users with case study evidence and specific ideas on how to reduce energy consumption. The results of these audits will be used as content for a parallel web site project, and to develop implementation projects. The scope of the audits includes "baselining" the current level of energy consumption by "appliance"; use patterns; equipment age and condition. Second, general assessment of process related issues associated with the design and operation of the facilities should be conducted. Third, human behavior patterns related to energy consumption are to be evaluated as well. Recommendations in all three areas are to be included within the preliminary audit report. Specific technologies (appliances) to be addressed include lighting and lighting control systems (office and industrial), Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems, production equipment; machinery, refrigeration, boilers, special systems (kitchens, laundry, etc.), building construction; insulation, window tinting, etc., energy source -- electricity, gas, renewables/alternatives. Proposals are due on July 6, 2001. Interested parties can download the RFP and review background documents by accessing the WGA web page at www.westgov.org.

Web Link

Western Governors' Association (http://www.westgov.org)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010607/RSOL010.HTM (D-156 SN50N9W7)