Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Phase 1: Planning a. Staff Education – The consultant, in collaboration with the City’s project lead, will conduct informational sessions with relevant City staff to discuss the components of an ESPC, its benefits and costs, potential project barriers, staff roles and responsibilities and other information as needed. b. Information Gathering – The consultant, in collaboration with the City’s project lead, will catalogue the necessary information and data for an ESPC RFP and will work with relevant City staff to collect and compile these materials. c. City Priorities and Requested Services – The consultant, in collaboration with relevant City staff, will summarize future facility needs, confirm staff priorities, and establish a final scope of desired services from an energy services company (ESCO).