8.235.  Office of administration to contract for guaranteed energy cost savings contracts by bid, criteria — use of funds by governmental units — procurement implementation date. — 1.  Notwithstanding subsection 3 of section 8.231 and section 34.040, the office of administration is hereby authorized to contract for guaranteed energy cost savings contracts by selecting a bid for proposal from a contractor or team of contractors using the following criteria:

  (1)  The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm or team with respect to the type of services required;

  (2)  The capacity and capability of the firm or team to perform the work in question, including specialized services, within the time limitations fixed for the completion of the project.  The scope of work identified in the report of energy audit findings shall be developed and executed in a manner that best meets the needs of the governmental unit.  For the purposes of this section and section 8.237, "best meets the needs of the^* governmental unit" means, but is not limited to, on a cost-effective and timely basis but not otherwise inconsistent with the provisions provided herein; and

  (3)  The past record of performance of the firm or team with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work and ability to meet schedules.

  2.  The guaranteed energy cost saving contract shall otherwise be in accordance with the provisions of section 8.231.

  3.  Other state governmental units may procure these services in accordance with this section.

  4.  A governmental unit may use designated funds, bonds, or master lease for any guaranteed energy cost savings contract including purchases using installment payment contracts or lease purchase agreements, so long as that use is consistent with the purpose of the appropriation.

  5.  Other state governmental units shall participate in the procurement of these services, in accordance with sections 8.231 and 8.237 with implementation beginning on or prior to June 1, 2006.