The City of Garden City is requesting proposals from interested and qualified performance-based contractors for the following project: Implementation of a guaranteed energy and operations cost reduction Program for the City of Garden City The City of Garden City plans to select the most qualified contractor for energy performance-based contracting services in accordance with the laws and processes outlined in K.S.A. 75-37,125. The objective in issuing this Request for Qualifications is to solicit proposals of qualifications from companies that have the experience, capability, and track record to provide guaranteed upgrades to the existing City facilities and infrastructure through performance-based contracting. The selected performance-based contractor shall provide a comprehensive program to reduce costs and upgrade City facilities and infrastructure including: (a) performance of energy audits, (b) design and installation of energy/utility efficient equipment and systems, (c) training of existing personnel in the operation and maintenance of installed systems, (d) training of staff on energy education and awareness, (e) monitoring of energy revenue, costs and systems, (f) financing for the project, and (g) a written guarantee that total program costs shall be a minimum of one hundred percent (100%) covered by the newly created revenue, existing operating expenses from energy, and operating cost reductions achieved through this program.