a guaranteed energy savingscontract.

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	Apr 9, 2026
Due:	May 6, 2026
Agency:	Capital Development Board
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products
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Request for Proposal

Guaranteed Energy Savings

Contract

April 9, 2026

New Trier Township

High School District 203

Table of Contents

Section 1 - RFP Overview

● Invitation to Submit an RFP

● Inquiries Regarding RFP

● District Overview

Section 2 - Timeline

● Advertisement of RFP

● RFP Due Date

● Board Award

Section 3 - Scope of Work

● Scope of Work

● Proposal Content

● Proposal Format

Section 4 - Evaluation

● Evaluation Criteria

Section 1 - RFP Overview

Invitation to submit an RFP

This is an invitation to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a guaranteed energy savings

contract. The proposal should focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Northfield

Campus. In compliance with Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/19b, the guaranteed energy

savings contract shall include a written guarantee of the qualified provider that either the

energy or operational cost savings, or both, will meet or exceed within 20 years the costs of the

energy conservation measures.

Proposals for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract are due at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May

6, 2026, at the New Trier Township High School District 203 Administration Office located at 7

Happ Road, Northfield IL 60093.

The Qualified Provider to whom the work is awarded shall conform to the prevailing wage

rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor, and all other criteria necessary for

an Inflation Reduction Act direct payment rebates The District requests three (3) sealed

copies which must include a proposal with the content and be in the format described

within the RFP. Performance and payment bonds are required of the successful contractor

in an amount equal or greater than the cost of the job installation. Additionally, a certificate

of insurance will be required of the successful contractor meeting or exceeding the

District’s requirements.

The District reserves the right to terminate this project prior to proposals being received, to

reject any and all proposals, and to be the sole judge of the value and merit of the proposals

offered. Upon review of the proposals received in response to this RFP, the District may

enter into a contract with the provider that best meets the needs of the District. The District

will only consider those companies that meet all requirements listed in the RFP.

Inquiries Regarding RFP

Interested parties that have questions regarding the proposal documentation shall direct

them to Mr. Jim Maile, Director of Physical Plant Services, in writing by email to

mailej@newtrier.k12.il.us. Questions and answers will be shared in writing with all

participating vendors.

The District will make such an investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability

of each vendor to fulfill requirements.

District Overview

New Trier High School serves approximately 3,600 students from the suburban

communities of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka, and portions of

Glenview and Northbrook and consists of two campuses. Freshmen are assigned to the

Northfield Campus at 7 Happ Road Northfield, IL. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are

assigned to the Winnetka Campus at 385 Winnetka Avenue in Winnetka, IL. A special

education Transition Center is located in Glencoe, IL. The overall square footage of the

district is approximately 1,250,000.

Section 2 - Timeline

April 9, 2026

RFP is posted on the Capital Development Board website

April 16, 2026

RFP is posted in the local paper

April 21, 2026

May 11, 2026

June 1, 2026

Mandatory pre-bid meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Proposals received at the District 203 Administration Office 10:00 a.m.

Board approves the selection of the Qualified Provider and associated

Guaranteed Savings Contract recommended by Administration

Section 3 - Scope of Work

Scope of Work

The Scope of Work the District is interested in a battery energy storage system (BESS) at

their Northfield Campus that results in overall energy and/or operational savings. The

successful bidder will be required to assist the District with all applications required for tax

credits and any and all rebates and other incentives. The total impact of the installation costs

and the incentives must be identified in the cash flow analysis provided with this proposal.

The District requires that all proposals delineate their payback timeline, net of any tax

credits, rebates, and incentives. In compliance with Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/19b, the

guaranteed energy savings contract shall include a written guarantee of the qualified

provider that either the energy or operational cost savings, or both, will meet or exceed

within 20 years the costs of the energy conservation measures.

Finally, the proposed project must meet all requirements of the Village of Northfield and the

Village’s fire department including assisting in the preparation of village submittals and

attending all required village meetings.

Proposal Content

The District requests proposals for the implementation of these energy conservation

measures at New Trier Township High School District 203 on a performance contracting

basis. The District’s objectives in issuing this RFP are to provide a competitive means in

which to select a single Qualified Provider (accredited energy service company through the

National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)) to perform the

implementation of a guaranteed savings contract for energy conservation measures. The

contract shall follow the Illinois School Code in the following RFP format.

Proposals must be submitted in the format outlined in this section.

For each proposal a checklist will be used in reviewing the proposal to determine if it is

complete prior to actual evaluation. The District reserves the right to eliminate from

further consideration any proposal deemed to be substantially or materially unresponsive

to the requests for information contained herein.

Proposal Format

A. Table of Contents

a. Responses shall include a table of contents properly indicating the section

and page numbers of the requested information.

B. Executive Summary

a. Responses shall include a concise abstract stating the respondent’s overview of

the project.

b. Project pricing/breakdown must be included in the summary.

C. Company Profile

Section C section should include the following information on the Qualified Provider.

1. Company Qualifications

2. Location of Office and Corporate Headquarters

3. Documentation of accreditation through the National Association of Energy

Service Companies (NAESCO) (if applicable).

4. Resumes of all key project personnel. Include the name of the engineer(s) or

engineering firm providing the design. Include the professional engineer

(PE) numbers of all full-time employees of the Qualified Provider, with

experience on Illinois projects and who will be working on this project.

5. References- List completed projects for BESS systems or other projects of a

similar nature, Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts (GESCs), or other

relevant projects. For each project, list the date placed in service, and the

total project size.

6. Litigation- List any projects with which the Provider has entered into

litigation or arbitration during the past 5 years. Provide a brief summary

detailing the litigation/arbitration. Omission of any past litigation may

result in disqualification.

D.Technical Approach

Section D should contain the following information about the respondent’s technical

approach to meeting the District’s energy conservation, operating cost reduction, and

comfort objectives.

1. Needs & Solutions: Include a “Needs & Solutions” section explaining facility

needs and solutions the Provider recommends for all proposed

improvements.

2. Scope of Work: Proposals may include the following improvements and

other improvements that the Provider may choose to offer.

Improvements should be listed for any school where the Provider

identifies needs and appropriate solutions.

3. Engineering Approach: Describe your firm’s approach to the technical

design of this project. Provide technical drawings indicating the

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Date	Location	Links
April 09, 2026 1:38 PM	New Trier Township High School District 203 Administration Office 7 Happ Road, Northfield IL 60093	RFP

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