This is a sources sought, request for information
ID: 140L0626Q0003Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/234cbb8fc42e42eab688b8e0d32e76aa/view
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Department of the Interior, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for an Energy Management Information System (EMIS). The primary objective of this RFI is to gather information for planning purposes regarding a system that will centralize energy auditing, manage utility data across approximately 2,200 accounts and 175 facilities, and support federal energy conservation mandates, with an annual utility cost of around $9.4 million. The EMIS will be crucial for tracking energy and water consumption, renewable energy generation, and greenhouse gas emissions, while also providing various reporting capabilities and integrating with existing financial systems. Interested firms are encouraged to contact Shane Mundt at smundt@blm.gov or call 406-594-9282 to discuss their capabilities and insights regarding this opportunity.

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    Mundt, Shane
    (406) 594-9282
    smundt@blm.gov
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    Sol_140L0626Q0003_Amd_0001.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for an Energy Management Information System (EMIS). This RFI aims to gather information for planning purposes only and is not a request for quotes or proposals. The BLM seeks an EMIS to centralize energy auditing, data gathering, and management for its diverse facilities, which currently incur an annual utility cost of approximately $9.4 million. The system will track energy and water consumption, renewable energy generation, and greenhouse gas emissions, adhering to federal mandates. Key requirements include developing and managing a comprehensive online database, processing utility invoices and smart meter data, providing various reports and dashboards, and integrating with existing DOI financial systems. The RFI also details data access, auditing, training, and transition requirements.
    Sol_140L0626Q0003.pdf
    This government document is a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for an Energy Management Information System (EMIS). It is not a request for quote, proposal, or bids, but rather for market research and information gathering purposes. The BLM seeks an EMIS to centralize energy auditing, manage utility data (approximately $9.4 million annually across 2,200 accounts and 175 "Covered Facilities"), track consumption and cost, facilitate reporting, and support energy conservation mandates. Key objectives include processing utility invoices (electronic and paper), integrating smart meter interval data, providing online data access with dashboards and various reports, automating Energy Star Portfolio Manager benchmarking, and monitoring renewable energy systems. The system must support eight organizational hierarchical levels for reporting, ensure data accuracy through audits, and be compatible with DOI's financial systems (FBMS, FAMS). The RFI asks interested firms about their capabilities, subcontracting plans, potential barriers, and suggestions.
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