Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · EL PASO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49
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El Paso County School District 49 seeks proposals for financing an Energy Savings Performance Contract to fund energy conservation measures including LED lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building automation. The financing will be via a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Agreement with a term of about 20 years.
El Paso County School District 49 (“District” or “Customer”) is soliciting proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide financing for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) project developed in partnership with Schneider Electric. The selected firm will provide a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Agreement to fund energy conservation measures across multiple District facilities. The project includes, but is not limited to, LED lighting retrofits, HVAC system upgrades, water efficiency improvements, and building automation enhancements designed to reduce operational costs and improve facility performance. The District seeks a financing partner capable of delivering a cost-effective, flexible, and compliant funding solution structured in accordance with Colorado statutes. The financing is expected to be supported by guaranteed energy savings generated through the ESPC, with a term of approximately 20 years plus a construction period. Proposals will be evaluated based on overall value to the District, including interest rate competitiveness, financing structure, experience with similar public-sector energy projects, and ease of closing and documentation. The District reserves the right to award to the firm whose proposal is determined to be in the best interest of the District. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2463.C16968651 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/06/2026 06:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: School District 49 **Solicitation Number**: 2026-D49-Finance-0501 **Reference Number**: 0000422811 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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