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WA Rev Code § 39.35.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35 - Energy Conservation in Design of Public Facilities.|39.35.050 - Life-cycle cost analysis—Guidelines.

RCW 39.35.050 Life-cycle cost analysis—Guidelines.The department, in consultation with affected public agencies, shall develop and issue guidelines for administering this chapter. The purpose of the guidelines is to define a procedure and method for performance of life-cycle cost analysis to promote the selection of low-life-cycle cost alternatives. At a minimum, the guidelines must contain provisions that:(1) Address energy considerations during the planning phase of the project;(2) Identify energy components and system alternatives including energy management systems, renewable energy systems, and *cogeneration applications prior to commencing the energy consumption analysis;(3) Identify simplified methods to assure the lowest life-cycle cost alternatives for selected buildings with between twenty-five thousand and one hundred thousand square feet of usable floor area;(4) Establish times during the design process for preparation, review, and approval or disapproval of the life-cycle cost analysis;(5) Specify the assumptions to be used for escalation and inflation rates, equipment service lives, economic building lives, and maintenance costs;(6) Determine life-cycle cost analysis format and submittal requirements to meet the provisions of chapter 201, Laws of 1991;(7) Provide for review and approval of life-cycle cost analysis.[ 2001 c 214 § 17; 1996 c 186 § 403; 1994 c 242 § 3; 1991 c 201 § 15.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The term "cogeneration" was changed to "combined heat and power" by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 19 § 4.Severability—Effective date—2001 c 214: See notes following RCW 80.50.010.Findings—2001 c 214: See note following RCW 39.35.010.Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 39.35.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35 - Energy Conservation in Design of Public Facilities.|39.35.060 - Life-cycle cost analysis—Review fees.

RCW 39.35.060 Life-cycle cost analysis—Review fees.The department may impose fees upon affected public agencies for the review of life-cycle cost analyses. The fees shall be deposited in the enterprise services account. The purpose of the fees is to recover the costs by the department for review of the analyses. The department shall set fees at a level necessary to recover all of its costs related to increasing the energy efficiency of state-supported new construction. The fees shall not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the total cost of any project or exceed two thousand dollars for any project unless mutually agreed to. The department shall provide detailed calculation ensuring that the energy savings resulting from its review of life-cycle cost analysis justify the costs of performing that review.[ 2015 c 225 § 45; 2001 c 292 § 1; 1996 c 186 § 404; 1991 c 201 § 16.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 39.35A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35A - Performance-Based Contracts for Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Energy Equipment.|39.35A.010 - Findings.

RCW 39.35A.010 Findings.The legislature finds that:(1) Conserving energy and water in publicly owned buildings will have a beneficial effect on our overall supply of energy and water;(2) Conserving energy and water in publicly owned buildings can result in cost savings for taxpayers; and(3) Performance-based energy contracts are a means by which municipalities can achieve energy and water conservation without capital outlay.Therefore, the legislature declares that it is the policy that a municipality may, after a competitive selection process, negotiate a performance-based energy contract with a firm that offers the best proposal.[ 2007 c 39 § 1; 1985 c 169 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35A - Performance-Based Contracts for Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Energy Equipment.|39.35A.020 - Definitions.

RCW 39.35A.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Energy equipment and services" means energy management systems and any equipment, materials, or supplies that are expected, upon installation, to reduce the energy use or energy cost of an existing building or facility, and the services associated with the equipment, materials, or supplies, including but not limited to design, engineering, financing, installation, project management, guarantees, operations, and maintenance. Reduction in energy use or energy cost may also include reductions in the use or cost of water, wastewater, or solid waste.(2) "Energy management system" has the definition provided in RCW 39.35.030.(3) "Municipality" has the definition provided in RCW 39.04.010.(4) "Performance-based contract" means one or more contracts for water conservation services, solid waste reduction services, or energy equipment and services between a municipality and any other persons or entities, if the payment obligation for each year under the contract, including the year of installation, is either: (a) Set as a percentage of the annual energy cost savings, water cost savings, or solid waste cost savings attributable under the contract; or (b) guaranteed by the other persons or entities to be less than the annual energy cost savings, water cost savings, or solid waste cost savings attributable under the contract. Such guarantee shall be, at the option of the municipality, a bond or insurance policy, or some other guarantee determined sufficient by the municipality to provide a level of assurance similar to the level provided by a bond or insurance policy.(5) "Water conservation" means reductions in the use of water or wastewater.[ 2007 c 39 § 2; 2001 c 214 § 18; 1985 c 169 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2001 c 214: See notes following RCW 80.50.010.Findings—2001 c 214: See note following RCW 39.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 39.35A.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35A - Performance-Based Contracts for Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Energy Equipment.|39.35A.030 - Performance-based contracts for water conservation services, solid waste reduction services, and energy equipment and services.

RCW 39.35A.030 Performance-based contracts for water conservation services, solid waste reduction services, and energy equipment and services.(1) Each municipality shall publish in advance its requirements to procure water conservation services, solid waste reduction services, or energy equipment and services under a performance-based contract. The announcement shall state concisely the scope and nature of the equipment and services for which a performance-based contract is required, and shall encourage firms to submit proposals to meet these requirements.(2) The municipality may negotiate a fair and reasonable performance-based contract with the firm that is identified, based on the criteria that is established by the municipality, to be the firm that submits the best proposal.(3) If the municipality is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm that submits the best proposal, negotiations with that firm shall be formally terminated and the municipality may select another firm in accordance with this section and continue negotiation until a performance-based contract is reached or the selection process is terminated.[ 2007 c 39 § 3; 1985 c 169 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35A - Performance-Based Contracts for Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Energy Equipment.|39.35A.040 - Application of other procurement requirements.

RCW 39.35A.040 Application of other procurement requirements.If a municipality chooses, by resolution or other appropriate mechanism, to negotiate a performance-based contract under this chapter, no otherwise applicable statutory procurement requirement applies.[ 1985 c 169 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35A - Performance-Based Contracts for Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Energy Equipment.|39.35A.050 - Energy service contractor registry—Identification of performance-based contracting services.

RCW 39.35A.050 Energy service contractor registry—Identification of performance-based contracting services.The state department of enterprise services shall maintain a registry of energy service contractors and provide assistance to municipalities in identifying available performance-based contracting services.[ 2015 c 225 § 46; 2001 c 214 § 19.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2001 c 214: See notes following RCW 80.50.010.Findings—2001 c 214: See note following RCW 39.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 39.35B.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35B - Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Public Facilities.|39.35B.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 39.35B.010 Legislative findings.The legislature finds that:(1) Operating costs of a facility over its lifetime may greatly exceed the initial cost of the facility;(2) In the planning, design, and funding for new construction or major renovation of state-owned facilities it is desirable to consider not only the initial costs relating to design and construction or acquisition, but the anticipated operating costs relating to the building throughout its life;(3) The consideration of both initial and operating costs is known as life-cycle cost or life-cycle cost analysis;(4) Operating costs of a facility for purposes of this chapter include, but are not limited to, energy costs, maintenance and repair costs, and costs of the work or activity performed within the facility, including wages and salaries;(5) Current law, chapter 39.35 RCW, speaks to life-cycle cost analysis only in relation to energy conservation; and(6) Life-cycle cost may not be suitable or cost-effective for all capital projects or all components of a facility, and is not an exclusive criteria for decision-making, but is nonetheless a useful framework for evaluating design and capital investment alternatives.[ 1986 c 127 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35B.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35B - Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Public Facilities.|39.35B.020 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 39.35B.020 Legislative declaration.The legislature declares that:(1) It is the policy of the state to consider life-cycle costs in the selection of facility design alternatives, to the full extent practical, reasonable, and cost-effective;(2) Life-cycle cost should be considered by the state government, school districts, and state universities and community colleges in the planning, design, and funding for new construction or major renovations; and(3) Use of life-cycle cost should be encouraged for cities, counties, and other governmental districts including special purpose districts.[ 1986 c 127 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35B.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35B - Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Public Facilities.|39.35B.030 - Intent.

RCW 39.35B.030 Intent.It is the intent of the legislature to:(1) Expand the definition and use of "life-cycle cost" and "life-cycle cost analysis" to include consideration of all operating costs, as opposed to only energy-related costs as addressed by chapter 39.35 RCW;(2) Encourage the recognition, development, and use of life-cycle cost concepts and procedures by both the executive and legislative branches in the state's design development and capital budgeting processes;(3) Ensure the dissemination and use of a common and realistic discount rate by all state agencies in the calculation of the present value of future costs;(4) Allow and encourage the executive branch to develop specific techniques and procedures for the state government and its agencies, and state universities and community colleges to implement this policy; and(5) Encourage cities, counties, and other governmental districts including special purpose districts to adopt programs and procedures to implement this policy.[ 1986 c 127 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 39.35B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35B - Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Public Facilities.|39.35B.040 - Implementation.

RCW 39.35B.040 Implementation.The principal executives of all state agencies are responsible for implementing the policy set forth in this chapter. The office of financial management in conjunction with the department of enterprise services may establish guidelines for compliance by the state government and its agencies, and state universities and community colleges. The office of financial management shall include within its biennial capital budget instructions:(1) A discount rate for the use of all agencies in calculating the present value of future costs, and several examples of resultant trade-offs between annual operating costs eliminated and additional capital costs thereby justified; and(2) Types of projects and building components that are particularly appropriate for life-cycle cost analysis.[ 2015 c 225 § 47; 1986 c 127 § 4.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 39.35B.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35B - Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Public Facilities.|39.35B.050 - Life-cycle cost model and analysis—Duties of the office of financial management.

RCW 39.35B.050 Life-cycle cost model and analysis—Duties of the office of financial management.The office of financial management shall:(1) Design and implement a cost-effective life-cycle cost model by October 1, 2008, based on the work completed by the joint legislative audit and review committee in January 2007 and in consultation with legislative fiscal committees;(2) Deploy the life-cycle cost model for use by state agencies once completed and tested;(3) Update the life-cycle cost model periodically in consultation with legislative fiscal committees;(4) Establish clear policies, standards, and procedures regarding the use of life-cycle cost analysis by state agencies including:(a) When state agencies must use the life-cycle cost analysis, including the types of proposed capital projects and leased facilities to which it must be applied;(b) Procedures state agencies must use to document the results of required life-cycle cost analyses;(c) Standards regarding the discount rate and other key model assumptions; and(d) A process to document and justify any deviation from the standard assumptions.[ 2007 c 506 § 3; (2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7005 expired June 30, 2013).]NOTES:Expiration date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7005: "Section 7005 of this act expires June 30, 2013." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7038.]Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [June 15, 2011], except for sections 7022 through 7025 and 7027 of this act which take effect July 1, 2011." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7039.]Findings—Intent—2007 c 506: See note following RCW 43.82.035.
WA Rev Code § 39.35C.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35C - Energy Conservation Projects.|39.35C.025 - Energy audit of school district facilities—Completion dates—Identification, implementation of cost-effective energy conservation measures.

RCW 39.35C.025 Energy audit of school district facilities—Completion dates—Identification, implementation of cost-effective energy conservation measures.(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, each school district shall conduct an energy audit of its facilities. This energy audit may be conducted by contract or by other arrangement, including appropriate district staff. Performance-based contracting shall be the preferred method for implementing and completing energy audits.(a) For each district facility, the energy consumption surveys shall be completed no later than December 31, 2001, and the walk-through surveys shall be completed no later than October 1, 2002. Upon completion of each walk-through survey, the district shall implement energy conservation maintenance and operation procedures that may be identified for any district facility. These procedures shall be implemented as soon as possible, but not later than twelve months after the walk-through survey.(b) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, if a walk-through survey has identified potentially cost-effective energy conservation measures, the district shall undertake an investment grade audit of the facility. Investment grade audits shall be completed no later than June 30, 2003, and installation of cost-effective conservation measures recommended in the investment grade audit shall be completed no later than December 31, 2004.(2) A school district that, after December 31, 1997, has completed energy audits and implemented cost-effective conservation measures, or has contracted with an energy service company for energy audits and conservation measures, is deemed to have met the requirements of this section for those facilities included in the audits and conservation measures.(3) A school district that after reasonable efforts and consultation with the department is unable to obtain a contract with an energy service company to conduct an investment grade audit or install cost-effective conservation measures recommended in an investment grade audit, is exempt from the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section.[ 2001 c 214 § 22.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2001 c 214: See notes following RCW 80.50.010.Findings—2001 c 214: See note following RCW 39.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 39.35C.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35C - Energy Conservation Projects.|39.35C.030 - Department coordination of conservation development with utilities.

RCW 39.35C.030 Department coordination of conservation development with utilities.(1) The department shall consult with the local utilities to develop priorities for energy conservation projects pursuant to this chapter, cooperate where possible with existing utility programs, and consult with the local utilities prior to implementing projects in their service territory.(2) A local utility shall be offered the initial opportunity to participate in the development of conservation projects in the following manner:(a) Before initiating projects in a local utility service territory, the department shall notify the local utility in writing, on an annual basis, of public facilities in the local utility's service territory at which the department anticipates cost-effective conservation projects will be developed.(b) Within sixty days of receipt of this notification, the local utility may express interest in these projects by submitting to the department a written description of the role the local utility is willing to perform in developing and acquiring the conservation at these facilities. This role may include any local utility conservation programs which would be available to the public facility, any competitive bidding or solicitation process which the local utility will be undertaking in accordance with the rules of the utilities and transportation commission or the public utility district, municipal utility, cooperative, or mutual governing body for which the public facility would be eligible, or any other role the local utility may be willing to perform.(c) Upon receipt of the written description from the local utility, the department shall, through discussions with the local utility, and with involvement from state agencies and school districts responsible for the public facilities, develop a plan for coordinated delivery of conservation services and financing or make a determination of whether to participate in the local utility's competitive bidding or solicitation process. The plan shall identify the local utility in roles that the local utility is willing to perform and that are consistent with the provisions of RCW 39.35C.040(2) (d) and (e).[ 1996 c 186 § 407; 1991 c 201 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 39.35C.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35C - Energy Conservation Projects.|39.35C.050 - Authority of state agencies and school districts to implement conservation.

RCW 39.35C.050 Authority of state agencies and school districts to implement conservation.In addition to any other authorities conferred by law:(1) The department, with the consent of the state agency or school district responsible for a facility, a state or regional university acting independently, and any other state agency acting through the department or as otherwise authorized by law, may:(a) Develop and finance conservation at public facilities in accordance with express provisions of this chapter;(b) Contract for energy services, including performance-based contracts;(c) Contract to sell energy savings from a conservation project at public facilities to local utilities or the Bonneville power administration.(2) A state or regional university acting independently, and any other state agency acting through the department or as otherwise authorized by law, may undertake procurements for third-party development of conservation at its facilities.(3) A school district may:(a) Develop and finance conservation at school district facilities;(b) Contract for energy services, including performance-based contracts at school district facilities; and(c) Contract to sell energy savings from energy conservation projects at school district facilities to local utilities or the Bonneville power administration directly or to local utilities or the Bonneville power administration through third parties.(4) In exercising the authority granted by subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, a school district or state agency must comply with the provisions of RCW 39.35C.040.[ 2015 c 79 § 10; 1996 c 186 § 409; 1991 c 201 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 39.35C.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 39 - Public Contracts and Indebtedness|Chapter 39.35C - Energy Conservation Projects.|39.35C.060 - Authority to finance conservation in school districts and state agencies.

RCW 39.35C.060 Authority to finance conservation in school districts and state agencies.State agencies may use financing contracts under chapter 39.94 RCW to provide all or part of the funding for conservation projects. The department shall determine the eligibility of such projects for financing contracts. The repayments of the financing contracts shall be sufficient to pay, when due, the principal and interest on the contracts.[ 1996 c 186 § 410; 1991 c 201 § 7.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.