The following list of auditing firms has been qualified by the Oregon Department of Energy to perform Level 1, 2 or 3 energy audits for schools under Senate Bill 1149 for the Energy Efficient Schools Program.
Before signing a contract, a school district should ensure that the firm is qualified to perform the audit services (e.g., level 3 audits) that the district is requesting. If audits are performed by a non-qualifying firm, the audit and any associated costs will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Auditing firms
The firms are listed below in alphabetical order with contact information and the levels they are qualified to perform.
Disclaimer: The firms listed below have been qualified by the Oregon Department of Energy to perform energy auditing services in schools and other public buildings. This list is not intended to endorse the qualifications of the firms listed below to perform work other than the energy auditing services authorized in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #10-121 and its attachments.
School districts and authorized state agencies are not permitted to use this list of contractors to contract for project management, construction management, design, installation, or any other services that do not match the description of services outlined in this RFQ.
Nothing in this solicitation process, RFQ, or any contemplated or final Agreement for Auditing Services relieves any Contracting Agency from complying with all laws and regulations applicable to public procurement.
To view RFQ #10-121 please visit:
http://Oregon.gov/ENERGY/OFFICE/jobs.shtml#RFP Notice Contracting agencies and qualified firms are responsible for carefully reading all the terms and conditions contained in this RFQ and for following the instructions given. For more information on performing an audit can be found on our page for
qualified energy auditors.
Energy Auditors for Schools or Other Public Buildings
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Abacus Resource Management
Contact:
Greg Churchill, 503-277-5251
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Adapt Engineering
Contact:
Tom Van Liew, (503) 892-2346
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Ameresco Quantum, Inc.
Contact:
Alan Dakessian, (971) 279-9166
Cameron Hamilton, (503) 290-1289
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Interface Engineering
Contact:
Stacey Lin, 503-382-2266
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Johnson Controls, Inc.
Contact:
Jason Higbee, (503) 314-6549
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McKinstry Essention, Inc.
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Musgrove Engineering, P.A.
Contact:
Charles Pauling, 208-384-0585
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Newcomb, Anderson, McCormick Energy Engineering and Consulting
Contact:
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R&W Engineering, Inc.
Contact:
Mark Jones, 503-726-3324
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Sharpe Energy Solutions
Contact:
Jeffery Sharpe; 541-531-3436
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Solarc Architecture & Engineering Inc.
Contact:
Mike Hatton, 541-349-0966
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Systems West Engineers, Inc.
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Jeffrey Graper, (541) 342-7210
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If an energy auditing firm does NOT appear on this list, it is because:
- The firm has not submitted a proposal
- The firm´s proposal is being processed
- The firm´s proposal has been denied
Choosing an Energy Audit Firm Choosing the right energy audit firm can be difficult. Not only must the school district consider the firm´s qualifications, but your school district must match its identified needs and future plans to the abilities of the energy auditing firm.
The school district´s needs can range from simply acquiring equipment specifications during the audit process to requiring detailed engineering design for several energy efficiency and non-energy efficiency upgrades.
To help you choose the firm that best matches your needs and plans, please check out the following:
- A link to the firm’s website (links are provided above)
- A schedule of fees and the counties they provide services within. To view a schedule of fees for qualifying firms please contact Christie Sphoon at 503-373-7430 or christie.l.sphoon@odoe.state.or.us.
Because the Oregon Department of Energy can
not advise you on which firm to select, we suggest you perform one or more of the following:
- Complete and sent the Audit Information Form to ODOE to be sent out to all qualified auditing firms.
- Visit the auditing firm´s Web sites and review their schedule of fees.
- Ask the auditing firm to visit and explain their services
- Follow your school district´s rules regarding the hiring of
consultants.
All proposals are on file at the Oregon Department of Energy. If you wish to read them, an authorized school district agent can contact Christie Sphoon at 503-373-7430 or
christie.l.sphoon@odoe.state.or.us.
More information on choosing and hiring an energy audit firm can be found in
How to Hire an Energy Auditor to Identify Energy Efficiency Projects, published by the California Energy Commission.
Hiring an Energy Audit Firm After choosing the energy audit firm that best fits the school district's needs and price range, please make sure that any contract signed between the school district and the auditing firm specifies that all requirements and forms of RFQ #10-121 will be met. A
Scope of Work Approval Form will need to be submitted by the auditing firm to ODOE to receive approval to move forward with audits.
Send to: Oregon Department of Energy
Attention: Schools Team
625 Marion St. N.E.
Salem, OR 97301-3737
sb1149.sch@odoe.state.or.us Fax: 503-373-7806
Questions If you have any questions, please see our list of
Frequently Asked Questions about Schools and SB 1149, e-mail the Oregon Department of Energy Schools Team staff member at
sb1149.sch@odoe.state.or.us, or call us at 503.378.4040.