Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jasneet W. Sharma, Director, Sustainability Department
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with San Mateo County Office of Education for the San Mateo County Energy Watch Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing an amendment to an agreement with the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) to assist the County in recommending projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to K-12 school districts for the San Mateo County Energy Watch (SMCEW) program, extending the agreement end date to December 31, 2027, and increasing the amount by $200,000 for a new not to exceed total of $350,000; and
B) Authorizing the waiver of the competitive process for this agreement, as recommended by the Procurement Director or designee because SMCOE is a public agency acting within its statutory authority; and
C) Authorizing the Director of the County of San Mateo Sustainability Department, or designee(s), to execute the amendment to the agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Energy Watch (SMCEW) program is a Local Government Partnership (LGP) between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG). PG&E provides funding for the SMCEW program under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission, funded by ratepayers. The County of San Mateo Sustainability Department (County) administers the SMCEW program for C/CAG.
The SMCEW program helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change by assisting K-12 public school districts, local governments, special districts, and small businesses in San Mateo County access technical assistance and financing programs to advance projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their facilities and operations.
On August 21, 2024 the Director of the Sustainability Departm...
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