Washington Code 39.35A.010 – Findings
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The legislature finds that:
Terms Used In Washington Code 39.35A.010
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(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.