We are an award-winning organization that is honored to have enjoyed successful partnerships with a host of Washington, DC area private businesses and federal, state and local government entities.
Testimonials
John Van Dyke
Leisure World of Maryland
RIFE International was very professional in all aspects of the job. From the audit/consultation,
to the explanation of rebates from PEPCO and other financing options, to the completion of the work.
Thanks to the lighting upgrade project that RIFE International implemented we reduced our electric
consumption by about 171,000kw annually. This amounts to about $25000 annually when you include
labor saved. Communication was excellent throughout the project. We were pleased with the work
and highly recommend RIFE International.
Peter DiLecce, Intelligent Lighting Infrastructure
Johnson Controls Inc.
The ILI team would like to thank RIFE International for their support in making the City of Baltimore’s,
"B'More Bright" project a huge success. Together, we managed the installation of 3,454 streetlight installations
in a very challenging environment (in the city’s Violence Reduction Initiative zones). RIFE team served
an essential role in completing this project providing us with first class field supervisors and enabling
us to stay on schedule and on budget. RIFE’s unwavering support was key also to getting us back on track
after the city’s accounting systems were infected with a ransomware virus. We greatly appreciate RIFE’s
support in ensuring an on-time completion date and with a satisfied customer. Looking forward to working
with RIFE again in the near future.
Ryan Reich, Program Manager, UM Facilities
University of Maryland, College Park
RIFE delivered a quality product on time and under budget. They also provided excellent customer service and
responded to our questions quickly. We look forward to working with them on additional energy efficiency projects.
Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
On behalf of the citizens of Baltimore, I am pleased to present this certificate to Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, RIFE
International in recognition of your receiving one of 2014’s Top 100 MBE Awards Honoring the Mid-Atlantic Region’s
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Your strong leadership and significant contribution to the economic
success of our region should be a source of great pride for you and your family.
Nancy Floreen
Council Vice President, Montgomery County Council
I wish to personally congratulate you and your company being awarded the Small Business of the Year at the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development’s 3rd Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. This award recognizes the outstanding vision, hard work and dedication to excellence that makes RIFE International a superior company while greatly contributing to the vitality of our community. Again, congratulations, and I wish you the very best as you and RIFE International continue to thrive and grow in Montgomery County.
Senator Brian J. Feldman
Maryland State Senate District 15
Be it hereby known to all that sincerest congratulations are offered to RIFE International in recognition of your award of Small Business of the year by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
United States Senator, Maryland
Special recognition presented to RIFE International recipient of Small Business of the year, Montgomery County Small Business Awards Luncheon.
Don Collins, Renovation and Inspection Specialist
Montgomery County Division of Facilities Management
We are pleased with the performance of Mr. Kwabena Osei-Sarpong and his staff at RIFE International. They rendered a stellar performance at our Emergency Communication Center (ECC) …The Montgomery County Department of General Services is very appreciative for the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by Mr. Sarpong and the staff at RIFE International. …RIFE International acknowledged our emergency and made it their own. All departments involved in the UPS project at the ECC expressed commendation for the diligence demonstrated…
Albert Thumann, Executive Director
Association of Energy Engineers, AEE
Certificate of Member Admission presented to Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, RIFE International.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Enactus
In recognition of your dedication to investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others and your shared commitment to business innovation that creates social impact.
John K. Delaney
Member of Congress
In celebration of receiving the 2015 Small Business, Small Business of the year Award and your contributions to the local economy and to the community.
Kevin Robertshaw, President
American Energy Services, LLC
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sarpong and the team at RIFE International on multiple government contracts and energy efficiency related initiatives. Mr. Sarpong has given back to the energy efficiency and renewable energy industry by being an advocate in the community, a speaker on energy efficiency, sustainable development and government contracting subject matters.
Donald A. Bellamy
Johnson Controls Inc.
On the Lighting Installation for the City of Baltimore Energy Performance Project, RIFE International
performed work in a timely and professional manner. The end customer has been extremely happy with the
work performed and the employees who performed the work.
John Van Dyke
Leisure World of Maryland
RIFE International was very professional in all aspects of the job. From the audit/consultation, to the explanation of rebates from PEPCO and other financing options, to the completion of the work. Thanks to the lighting upgrade project that RIFE International implemented we reduced our electric consumption by about 171,000kw annually. This amounts to about $25000 annually when you include labor saved. Communication was excellent throughout the project. We were pleased with the work and highly recommend RIFE International.
Peter DiLecce, Intelligent Lighting Infrastructure
Johnson Controls Inc.
The ILI team would like to thank RIFE International for their support in making the City of Baltimore’s, "B'More Bright" project a huge success. Together, we managed the installation of 3,454 streetlight installations in a very challenging environment (in the city’s Violence Reduction Initiative zones). RIFE team served an essential role in completing this project providing us with first class field supervisors and enabling us to stay on schedule and on budget. RIFE’s unwavering support was key also to getting us back on track after the city’s accounting systems were infected with a ransomware virus. We greatly appreciate RIFE’s support in ensuring an on-time completion date and with a satisfied customer. Looking forward to working with RIFE again in the near future.
Ryan Reich, Program Manager, UM Facilities
University of Maryland, College Park
RIFE delivered a quality product on time and under budget. They also provided excellent customer service and responded to our questions quickly. We look forward to working with them on additional energy efficiency projects.
Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
On behalf of the citizens of Baltimore, I am pleased to present this certificate to Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, RIFE International in recognition of your receiving one of 2014’s Top 100 MBE Awards Honoring the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Your strong leadership and significant contribution to the economic success of our region should be a source of great pride for you and your family.
Nancy Floreen
Council Vice President, Montgomery County Council
I wish to personally congratulate you and your company being awarded the Small Business of the Year at the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development’s 3rd Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. This award recognizes the outstanding vision, hard work and dedication to excellence that makes RIFE International a superior company while greatly contributing to the vitality of our community. Again, congratulations, and I wish you the very best as you and RIFE International continue to thrive and grow in Montgomery County.
Senator Brian J. Feldman
Maryland State Senate District 15
Be it hereby known to all that sincerest congratulations are offered to RIFE International in recognition of your award of Small Business of the year by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
United States Senator, Maryland
Special recognition presented to RIFE International recipient of Small Business of the year, Montgomery County Small Business Awards Luncheon.
Don Collins, Renovation and Inspection Specialist
Montgomery County Division of Facilities Management
We are pleased with the performance of Mr. Kwabena Osei-Sarpong and his staff at RIFE International. They rendered a stellar performance at our Emergency Communication Center (ECC) …The Montgomery County Department of General Services is very appreciative for the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by Mr. Sarpong and the staff at RIFE International. …RIFE International acknowledged our emergency and made it their own. All departments involved in the UPS project at the ECC expressed commendation for the diligence demonstrated…
Albert Thumann, Executive Director
Association of Energy Engineers, AEE
Certificate of Member Admission presented to Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, RIFE International.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Enactus
In recognition of your dedication to investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others and your shared commitment to business innovation that creates social impact.
John K. Delaney
Member of Congress
In celebration of receiving the 2015 Small Business, Small Business of the year Award and your contributions to the local economy and to the community.
Kevin Robertshaw, President
American Energy Services, LLC
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sarpong and the team at RIFE International on multiple government contracts and energy efficiency related initiatives. Mr. Sarpong has given back to the energy efficiency and renewable energy industry by being an advocate in the community, a speaker on energy efficiency, sustainable development and government contracting subject matters.
Donald A. Bellamy
Johnson Controls Inc.
On the Lighting Installation for the City of Baltimore Energy Performance Project, RIFE International performed work in a timely and professional manner. The end customer has been extremely happy with the work performed and the employees who performed the work.