STAR Centre Energy Audit Project

The STAR Centre is the largest public building owned by the City of Havre de Grace and is utilized at a multipurpose event center. The City of Havre de Grace is seeking proposals from responsible offerors to conduct a comprehensive energy audit as step one of multi-step Energy Modernization effort. The requested Retro-commissioning (Energy Audit) study shall document baseline operating conditions through data collection and performance trends. The resulting recommended task list for lighting, building envelope weatherization, HVAC and any other energy efficiency measures shall provide action items for lowering energy consumption. The recommended Analytics Based Commissioning Service (MBCx) will allow for future planning and energy use monitoring. This project is in conjunction with the Maryland Energy Administration, Local Government Energy Modernization Program, Grant 52-600796.

The project will begin with an conducting a comprehensive energy use audit. The data collected shall result in a recommended task list for building envelope weatherization, lighting and HVAC opportunities for improvement, with noted energy efficiency measures. The contractor shall recommend an Analytics Based Commissioning Service (MBCx) to allow the City to continuously monitor the performance of the buildings systems.

Facility Energy Audit

• Perform ASHRAE Level 1 walkthrough Energy Audit
• Evaluate eligibility for utility rebates

Data Collection

• Assess site to determine: Building Envelope, Lighting and HVAC opportunities
• Provide energy efficiency measures (EEMs) in detailed report format
• Review Utility billing data, provide current calculations versus recommended improvements

Energy Information System

• Provide recommendations for Data Analytics Software Platforms
• Provide cost basis for Energy Information System (EIS) Tools with integration
• Work with staff to identify the best method for future Monitoring Based Commissioning Plan (MBCx) to support energy management

All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's designated procurement platform, HdG Beacon Bid. Submitters may withdraw and/or replace proposals at any time until the deadline for submission of proposals.

To be added to the bidder list you must be registered as a Supplier in Beacon.

**Mandatory** Virtual Pre-Bid meeting, October 28, 2026 at 2:30pm.

Contract will be awarded based on the Best Value to the City. The responsive and responsible offeror able to deliver the product, meeting the goals of the project with the best technical approach and best cost factor will be chosen for the contract award.

Bid Bond Requirement: None. Performance and Payment Bond: None. Maintenance Bond: None.

Evidence of Insurance Certificate: to include General Liability, Equipment, Workers' Comp, Errors and Omissions and any additional Specialty Insurance.

Contract Term: This contract will be effective upon award and shall be for a single engagement.

This is a grant-funded project, all terms and provisions of the grant funding agency must be strictly adhered to during the period of performance.