An Arkansas agency is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver comprehensive project development and strategic planning services aimed at implementing energy conservation measures across its facilities. The selected provider will be responsible for translating facility audit recommendations into actionable, financially viable measures and developing a multi-year roadmap for energy improvements.

The scope includes preparing a Strategic Plan that prioritizes projects, aligns with capital improvement and operational budgets, and outlines strategies for securing available funding, such as utility incentives, state and federal grants, and performance contracting mechanisms. The plan must incorporate lifecycle cost and return on investment analyses, risk mitigation strategies, recommended organizational structures and staffing for ongoing energy management, and guidelines for setting key performance indicators and benchmarking progress.

Comprehensive financial modeling is required, including baseline energy consumption and cost analysis by facility, projected savings, annual savings versus project costs, cash flow assessments, sensitivity analysis for variables like utility rates and equipment performance, and recommendations regarding financing alternatives. The chosen vendor will facilitate workshops with facility, finance, and administrative staff to review proposed measures, discuss implementation logistics, and gather stakeholder input. Site visits and further investigations will be necessary to validate audit findings and confirm the feasibility of recommended measures. Questions related to this opportunity must be submitted by February 3, 2026.