Description DCAS DEM is issuing this Challenge-Based Procurement solicitation to invite proposals for an innovative product, approach or technology to respond to, resolve or otherwise meet the "challenge," or problem. DCAS DEM is seeking Proposals to address the challenge of upgrading and optimizing building control systems from pneumatic or manual controls to digital controls in an efficient and scalable manner. The City''s portfolio of buildings is made up largely of older facilities, averaging 72 years old, with over 75% of facilities constructed before 1975 when digital building controls were just being introduced to the market. As a result, a significant portion of the City''s portfolio of buildings lack digital building controls, with many either utilizing pneumatic controls or manual operation. DCAS DEM is releasing this Solicitation with the aim of selecting one or multiple vendors to contract with for (1) a time-limited pilot project for the evaluation of the Solution, and (2) the option, at the City''s sole discretion, for the subsequent permanent installation of the Solution across the City''s building portfolio. This solicitation is being made pursuant to the the "Demonstration Project for Innovative Products, Approaches or Technologies" method established in Section 3-11 of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, specifically as a "Challenge-Based Procurement" solicitation authorized by subsection (j). Pre-Proposal Conference will be held virtually on Teams. Please see the Pre-Proposal Conference location box in PASSPort for the link. If you are experiencing any difficulties responding to this RFx, please reach the MOCS service desk at the following link: https://mocssupport.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/8
