Energy Services at the USM Gulf Park Campus and Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

2026-11-03

The contracting process will have three phases : • Investment Grade Audit and Project Proposal Phase : A contract for the investment grade audit ( IGA ) will be developed with the selected ESCO . This IGA will identify and evaluate cost - savings measures and define the proposed project scope , cost , savings , and cash - flow over the proposed project term . • Construction / Implementation / Commissioning and Financing Phase : A guaranteed energy savings performance contract will be negotiated following the audit . This will establish the project scope and costs and provide for construction and follow - up services to be provided during the project . Projects will be self - funded by USM . • Post - Construction Guarantee / Monitoring Phase : After construction , the ESCO will offer a variety of services to ensure savings are met , such as measurement & verification , a savings guarantee , staff training , follow - up monitoring and contract maintenance services . Tasks necessary for project completion follows : 1 . Visit , review and evaluate the lighting , windows , insulation and HVAC systems at all listed locations . 2 . Develop and present the results with recommendations to representatives of the Customer . 3 . Assist College / University Representatives in developing and presenting the Customer with options for new windows , insulation , lighting and / or HVAC systems to replace existing . 4 . Assist the Customer in planning a timeline to procuring new windows , insulation , lighting and / or HVAC systems to replace old systems . 5 . Once a project is selected , provide the Customer with an Investment Grade Audit ( IGA ) agreement for approval and execution . ( IGA contracts will require IHL Board approval )...

Mississippi

2026-04-29