Energy Efficiency Upgrade Phase II Contract Approval
ABM has completed the Investment Grade Audit and has presented their findings and recommendations to FCPS administration. We have been working with ABM to finalize Phase 2 Energy Performance Contract scope of work with more coming in a Phase 3 Project. Phase 2 will save our school division $152,183 in energy and operations per year ($2,830,443 over the course of the term) and reduce carbon emissions by 2,031 Metric Tons per year. This will be accomplished through infrastructure improvements include upgraded LED lighting, mechanical heating & air conditioning system upgrades, water conservation, and PC power management.
During the course of the audit ABM identified critical heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) that are at the end of their useful life and in failing condition and as a result will be replaced under this project. Updating these systems with new energy efficient equipment will significantly improve the physical learning environment for students, teachers, and staff.
These improvements will be guaranteed to ensure long term performance and reliability.
Timeline:
Project Milestones Date
FCPS Board approval for LUES & WGMS-Phase 1-HVAC 12/06/21
FCPS Board approval for Phase 2 -District Wide Energy Savings Project 03/07/22
Phase 2 - Mobilization 06/01/22
Phase 2- Project completion 08/01/23
Final Sign-Off 08/15/23
The School Board approved for staff to solicit and review proposals for financing the equipment in the energy performance contract with an estimated amount not to exceed $4,100,000 and furthermore authorize the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent to execute the Phase 2 energy performance contract and related documents upon approval of contracts, by the school board attorney.
