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SR - AGR-6125 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDITOF v AGENDA ITEM July 8, 2014 `bUxTx cP TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council THRU: John W. Sibley City Manager D FROM: Joe DeFrancesco / Public Works D' ector ReviewedNeri B City Manager Finance Directo - w - To Be Presented Joe DeFrancesco X Cons Calendar City Mgr Rpts Council Rpts Legal Affairs Boards /Crates Public Hrgs Admin Rpts Plan /Environ 1. SUBJECT Approve Staff s Energy Efficiency Consultant recommendation and Consultant Agreement. 2. SUMMARY 7==] Staff issued a Request for Qualification and Proposal (RFQ &P) to provide Energy Efficiency Consulting Services on February 7, 2014. Staff received five (5) Statement of Qualifications and Proposals on March 27, 2014. The RFQ &P contained a two step process. First Staff reviewed the Statements of Qualifications and then invited the firms to participate in an interview process. Through the review process Climatec was chosen as the most qualified firm. The Consultant Agreement is to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency audit at no cost to the City. 3. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the Consultant Agreement with Climatec and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City. 4. FISCAL IMPACT None. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) 2d. Be fiscally healthy community - Effectively manage and develop City assets. 3e. Enhance and promote quality of life in the community — Develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to enhance and promote quality of life programs, projects and services. 4b. Provide outstanding public service — Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations. ITEM 3. 1 7/08/2014 00 Printed on Recycled Paper 6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Natural Resources Element Goal 2.0 Protect air, water and energy resources from pollution and overuse. Policy 2.9 — Promote City operations as a model for energy efficiency and green building. Natural Resources Element Goal 3.0 Prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change and promote practices that decrease the City's contribution to climate change. Policy 3.2 — Develop and adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce greenhouse gasses (GHGs) within Orange by at least 15 percent from current levels by 2020. 7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND In February 2009, the Orange City Council adopted by Resolution the "Orange Goes Green" program. The program acknowledged the City's desire to operate in a more resource efficient, environmentally friendly manner while also reducing long -term operating and maintenance costs. The program outlines policies and future action items, and identifies resource efficiency in City Facilities and Operations as an area where the City should focus its efficiency efforts. The City of Orange (City) solicited Energy Service Companies (ESCo) capable of providing comprehensive energy conservation and energy related capital improvement services. The City developed the Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ &P) to adhere to the intent and processes of Public Resource Code 25008 and California Government Code 4217. The City solicited ESCos who can assist the City in implementing energy savings projects with an emphasis on solar technologies that will make the City's buildings more energy efficient, reduce utility and operating costs, and reduce dependence on grid -based power procurement. Secondary consideration was given to other improvements and /or technologies which accomplish the same. The City requested that all interested firms submit a Statement of Qualifications and Proposal (SOQ &P). Staff issued a Request for Qualification and Proposal (RFQ &P) to provide Energy Efficiency Consulting Services on February 7, 2014. Staff received five (5) Statement of Qualifications and Proposals on March 27, 2014. The RFQ &P contained a two step process. First Staff reviewed the Statements of Qualifications and then invited the firms to participate in an interview process. Through the review process Climatec was chosen as the most qualified firm. The Consultant Agreement is to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency audit at no cost to the City. There is no fiscal impact to the City for Climatec to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency audit. The audit will help the City to take some initial steps to achieve the following objectives: 1) Upgrade old and inefficient systems which are near or at the end of their useful life 2) Accomplish significant long -term cost savings through reduced energy 3) Explore clean and green alternative and renewable energy generation options, specifically solar energy. 4) Continue to maintain building functionality and compatibility with existing equipment 5) Improve levels of comfort for building occupants ITEM 2 7/08/2014 10 Printed on Recycled Paper In the future if the City chooses to move forward with any of the recommendations there could be capital costs associated with the various energy conservation measures. However, the goal of the program is to identify cost neutral or minimal cost measures that will provide the City with future energy savings. 8. ATTACHMENTS • A Guaranteed Performance Contracting Agreement JD;tma;ly NAPublic Works\ADMIN\ADMIN\LYoung \Council Items \COUNCILUuly 2014 \07- 08\Agenda Item - Energy Efficiency Consultant Selection.doc ITEM 3 7/08/2014 S ys �� Printed on Recycled Paper