PWP Sixth-Grade Energy and Water Efficiency Education Program Services

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to develop and manage a turnkey energy and water efficiency education program for sixth-grade students within the PWP service territory. The successful contractor will provide comprehensive educational programming services including curriculum development, program marketing, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation. The program is designed to educate sixth-grade students about energy and water efficiency while meeting state and federal education standards, with the ultimate goal of promoting energy and water literacy, conservation, and efficiency within the community.

The scope of work includes developing and delivering locally-based lessons and online programming, creating efficiency kits containing energy and water-saving devices for each student to implement at home, and providing student, parent, and teacher incentives throughout the program. The vendor must also provide teachers with tools and resources needed to conduct engaging lessons on electricity and water conservation. The contract will be for an initial two-year term with three additional optional one-year extensions for a total of up to five years, as determined by PWP. Work must begin immediately upon contract award to implement the program by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Program objectives include educating students to become environmental stewards prepared for active citizenship; engaging students and families in activities that reinforce energy and water efficiency concepts; equipping teachers with necessary resources; providing appropriate incentives for student, parent, and teacher participation; delivering annual year-end summary reports with water and energy savings data based on student responses; enhancing the PWP brand profile in the community; and boosting customer satisfaction. The vendor will be required to submit detailed proposals addressing program marketing strategies, implementation plans, evaluation methodologies, and pricing structures. A single contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to PWP, considering price and other evaluation factors.