90-4-1112. Selection of qualified energy service providers. (1) Before selecting an energy service provider, a governmental entity shall solicit a request for proposals from a minimum of three qualified energy service providers. The governmental entity may select the qualified energy service provider determined by the governmental entity to best meet the needs of the governmental entity. The qualified energy service provider selected is not required to have submitted the proposal with the lowest cost.
(2) In selecting a qualified energy service provider, a governmental entity shall consider:
(a) experience with:
(i) design, engineering, and installation of cost-saving measures;
(ii) overall project management;
(iii) projects of similar size and scope;
(iv) postinstallation measurement and verification of guaranteed cost savings;
(v) in-state projects and Montana-based subcontractors;
(vi) commissioning of projects;
(vii) training of building operators; and
(viii) conversions to a different fuel source; and
(b) quality of technical approach.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 344, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 311, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 90. Planning, Research, and Development
Chapter 4. Energy Development and Conservation
Part 11. Local Government and State Agency Energy Performance Contracts
90-4-1101. Legislative findings and policy
90-4-1103. Authority to enter into energy performance contracts
90-4-1109. Contracts and agreements not general obligation of governmental entity
90-4-1110. Duties and authority of department
90-4-1111. List of qualified energy service providers eligible for energy performance contracts
90-4-1112. Selection of qualified energy service providers