Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Manager / Clerk of the Board
Adam Ely, Project Development Unit Director
Subject: Amendment to the Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc. Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Directors to execute an amendment to the agreement with Sage Renewable Energy Consulting to provide renewable energy project consultation, extending the term of the agreement through December 31, 2024 and increasing the amount by $200,000 for a new not to exceed contract value of $481,692; and
B) The Director of the Project Development Unit or designee to issue and execute change orders up to $50,000 in aggregate for a maximum fiscal obligation of $531,692.
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BACKGROUND:
In January 2017, the Project Development Unit (PDU) was formed to oversee and manage ground up construction performed by the County of San Mateo. Multiple large sustainability focused 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.
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. Services provided by Sage have included support for the update to the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) and Green Building policies, Requests for Proposals for Power Purchase Agreements for new capital projects, and other manner of planning, assessing, implementing, and managing clean energy projects.
On June 25, 2019, this Board authorized a total contract value of $256,692. Subsequently, the agreement with Sage was modified to extend the term and modify the scope of work.
DISCUSSION:
Sage h...
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