Owner's Representative - Public Safety Energy Improvements: Fire/EMS

The City of Cleveland seeks an Owner's Advisor (OA) to represent the City and administer the design and implementation of facility resiliency and energy efficiency improvements on a budget-neutral, performance-contracting basis in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 717.02. The Owner's Advisor will coordinate with a Design-Build Energy Service Company (ESCO) to deliver guaranteed energy savings performance improvements to 23 active Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) stations, inactive stations, and potential new facilities throughout Cleveland.

The project scope includes facility modernization under three programs: Repair (immediate needs within 1-3 priority levels), Renew (Repair items plus additional construction scope such as additions and space reconfigurations), and Replace (future facility replacement, not anticipated in this phase). All improvements will integrate renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions with resiliency as a central theme. Key improvement areas may include exterior envelope upgrades, interior finishes, site development, renewable energy installation, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. The exact scope and extent of work for each station will be determined post-ESCO selection based on energy analysis, financial audit, and construction estimates. Existing conditions and schematic-level plans have been compiled through the City of Cleveland Fire and EMS Station Modernization Plan released in 2024.

The Owner's Advisor will work closely with the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects (MOCAP), specifically the Division of Architecture and Site Development (DASD), and the Fire and EMS Departments. The Advisor must ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal standards including Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153 and the current Ohio Building Code. The project is of highest priority given the critical nature of Fire and EMS services and the project's high public profile. All deliverables become sole property of the City for use or distribution without limitations from the Consultant.

Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM, a Q&A deadline of February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the proposal submission deadline of February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The City reserves the right to contract for Phase 1 services only and delay or terminate future phases pending design and cost estimation outcomes.