Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Adam Ely, Director of the Project Development Unit
Subject: Amendment to the Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc. Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Project Development Unit (PDU) or designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc., increasing the amount by $200,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $256,692.
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BACKGROUND:
In January 2017, the PDU was formed to oversee and manage ground up construction performed by the County of San Mateo. Multiple large County capital projects are underway which will require intensified operations for several years. The PDU requires substantial support from specialized consultants, including renewable energy consultants, to appropriately manage these critical and complex projects.
DISCUSSION:
On October 18, 2017, the County entered into an agreement with Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc. (Sage) in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for renewable energy consulting services. On October 8, 2018, the agreement with Sage was increased by $6,692. Services provided by Sage have included support for the update to the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) and Green Building policies, and the Draft Request for Proposal for the Power Purchase Agreement for the new County capital projects.
The PDU seeks authorization for a $200,000 increase in the Sage renewable energy consulting agreement. The increased authorization will cover the cost of ongoing and anticipated work for the current County capital projects, including but not limited to County Office Building 3, Parking Structure 2, Cordilleras Health Campus, San Mateo County Health Campus, and South San Francisco Health Campus.
Sage has provided excellent, efficient, and cost-effective service to the County. Based on their positive performance, the ongoing work underway...
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