HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 220-05help customers in need. CP AU would like to complement its existing services to low-income
residents by offering REAP. This program will assist low-income residents in lowering their
monthly expenditures through energy efficiency education, home weatherization, and other
energy efficiency improvements ..
Currently, CP AU offers two low-income programs: Rate Assistance Program (RAP) and
ProjectPLEDGE, to qualifying utilities customers. RAP provides energy discounts to low-
income residents who are unable to pay their utilities bills. RAP also provides assistance when
there is a need for more energy due to a medical condition~ A 20% discount is available to
qualifying utilities users on a continuous basis until the medical need or economic hardship is
resolved.
ProjectPLEDGE allows ratepayers to voluntarily pledge a given amount that would be added to
their utility bill charges each month. ProjectPLEDGE is designed to operate at minimal cost to
CPAU by using utility bills to collect contributions. The contributions assist the elderly,
disabled, and individuals or families experiencing unusual hardships.
S ummarvo fS r 't f P o ICI a Ion rocess
Proposal DescriptionlNumber Low Income Efficiency Program Services, RFP Number 110951
Proposed Length of Project 36 months
Number of Proposals Mailed 4
Total Days to Respond to Proposal 21
Pre-proposal Meeting Date NA
Number of Company Attendees at Pre-NA
proposal Meeting
Number of Proposals Received: 1
Company Name Location (City, State) Selected for oral
interview?
1. American Synergy Corporation Hayward, CA Yes
Proposal Amount Submitted $190,000
An evaluation committee consisting of 4 Utilities staff members reviewed the proposal. A total
of four companies were invited to bid on this program. Two companies chose not to respond due
to high workload, and a third company missed the cut-off date to submit a proposal. The
contractor was invited to' participate in oral interviews on March 24, 2005. The committee
carefully reviewed the firm's qualifications and submittal in response to the criteria identified in
the RFP. The, committee evaluated the firm based on four main criteria consisting of:
qualifications and experience of contractor, overall expertise with low income programs, cost
effectiveness, and response to Request for Proposal. It was also evaluated on 9 sub-categories,
which are detailed in Attachment C, and based on its written proposal and oral interview.
Synergy Companies (SC) was selected based on its expertise with low-income energy efficiency
programs, with over 20 years of prior experience., SC has audited, educated, and installed energy
efficiency and water measures for over 100,000 low-income dwelling units in California. In the
past year, SC has done similar work with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on its Energy
Partners Low-Income Program, San Francisco Peak Energy Pilot Program and with the cities of
Fresno and Madera housing authority programs. The program directors of Energy Services for
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and PG&E felt the quality of work and overall program
implementation from SC was very good. Southern California Edison (SCE) Director of Energy
Efficiency commented that SC 'has done a lot of energy efficiency work for SCE, has always
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SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the
performance of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall
complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and in
accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B", attached to
and made a part of this Agreement. Any Services for which times for
performance are not specified in this Agreement shall be commenced
and comp~eted by CONSULTANT in a reasonably prompt and timely,
manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to
the CONSULTANT. CITY's agreement to extend the term or the
schedule for performance shall not preclude recovery of damages for
delay if the extension is required due to the fault of CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATIOM The compensation to bepaid
to CONSULTANT for performance of the Services described in Exhibit
"A", including both payment for professional services and
reimbursable expenses, shall not exceedOne Hundred Ninety Thousand
Dollars ($190,000). The applicable rates and schedule of payment
are set out in Exhibit "C", entitled "COMPENSATION," which is
attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized in accordance with
and subj~ct to the provisions of Exhibit "Cu. CONSULTANT shall not
receive any compensation for Additional Services performed without
the prior written authorization of CITY. Additional Services shall
mean any work that is determined by CITY to be, necessary for the
proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within
th~ Scope of Services described in Exhibit "A".
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall
submit monthly invoices to the CITY describing the services
performed and the applicable charges (including an identification
of personnel who performed the services, hours worked, hourly
rates, and reimbursable expenses), based upon the CONSULTANT's
billing rates (set forth in Exhibit "C"). If applicable, the
invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each
task. The information in CONSULTANT's payment requests shall be
subject to verification by CITY.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All of the Services
shall be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT's supervision.
CONSULTANT represents that it possesses the professional and
technical personnel necessary to perform the Services required by
this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and
experience to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT
represents that it, its'employees and subconsultants have and shall
maintain during the term of this Agreement all licenses, permits,
qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are
legally required to perform the Services.
All of the services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this
agreement shall meet the professional standard and quality that
prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of similar
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SECTION 11. SUBCONTRACTING.
[SUBCONSULTANTS AUTHORIZED] Notwithstanding Section 10 above, CITY
agrees that subconsultants may be used to complete the Services.
The subconsultants au'thorized by CITY to perform work on this
Project are identified in Exhibit "A". COrSULTANT shall be
responsible for directing the work of the subconsultants and for
any compensation due to subconsultants. CITY assumes no
responsibility whatsoever concerning such compensation. CONSULTANT
shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of a
subconsultant. CONSULTANT shall change or add subconsultants only
with the prior approval of the city manager or his designee.
SECTION 12. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assignJim Amos
as the project director to have supervisory responsibility for the
performance, progress, and execution of the Services. If
circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this
Agreement cause the substitution of the project director or any
other key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute
project director and the assignment of any key new or replacement
personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the
CITY's project manager. CONSULTANT, at CITY's request, shall
promptly remove personnel who CITY finds do not perform the
Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a
threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a
threat to the safety of persons or property.
The city manager will represent CITY for all purposes under this
Agreement. Vic Farisato is designated as the project manager for
the CITY. The project manager will be CONSULTANT's point of
contact with respect to performance, progress and exeution of the
Services. The CITY may designate an alternate project manager from
time to time.
SECTION 13. DUTIES of CITY To assist CONSULTANT in the performance
of the Services, CITY will furnish or cause to be furnished the
specified services and/or documents described in Exhibit "A" and
such other available information as may be reasonably requested by
CONSULTANT.
SECTION 14. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL& All drawings, plans, reports,
specifications, calculations, documents, other materials and
copyright interests developed or discovered by CONSULTANT or any
other person engaged directly or indirectly by CONSULTANT to
perform the services required hereunder shall be and remain the
property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use.
Neither CONSULTANT nor its contractors, if any, shall make any of
such materials available to any individual or organization without
the prior written approval of the city manager or designee.
SECTION 15. AUDITS. CONSULTANT will permit CITY to audit, at any
reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for three (3)
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Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance
is primary coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced
in coverage or limits, by the insurer except after filing with the
Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days' prior written notice of the
cancellation or modification, CONSULTANT shall be responsible for
ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are
provided to CITY's Purchasing Manager dur{ng the entire term of
this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or
policies of insurance will not be construed to limit CONSULTANT's
liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions
of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of
insurance, CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total
amount of any damage, injury, or loss caused by or directly arising
as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement,
including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement
is terminated or the term has expired.
SECTION 19. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. CONSULTANT, by executing this
Agreement, certifies that it is aware of the provisions of the
Labor Code of the State of CalifoTIlia which require every employer
to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that
Code, and certifies that it will comply with such provisions, as
applicable, before commencing and during the performance of the
Services.
SECTION 20. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
20.1. The city manager may suspend the performance of '
the Services, in whole or in part, or terminate this Agreement,
with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days' prior written
notice thereof to CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of such notice,
CONSULTANT will immediately discontinue its performance of the
Services.
20.2. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement or
suspend its performance of the Services by giving ten (10) days
prior written notice thereof to CITY, but only in the event of a
substantial failure of performance by CITY.
20.3. Upon such suspension or termination, CONSULTANT
shall deliver to the City Manager immediately any and all copies of
studies, sketches, drawings, computations, and other data, whether
or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT 0 r its contractors, if
any, or given to CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in
connection with this Agreement. Such materials will become the
property of CITY.
20.4. Upon such suspension or termination by CITY,
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SECTION 23. NONDISCRIMINATION. As set forth in Palo Alto
Municipal Code section 2.30.510/ CONSULTANT agrees that in the
performance of this A greement/ it shall not discriminate in the
employment of any person because of the race/ skin color/ gender/
age/ religion/ disability/ national origin/ ancestry/ sexual
orientation/ housing status/ marital status, familial status/
weight or height of such person. CONSULTAl'h acknowledges that it
has read and understands the provisions of Chapter 2.28 of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code relating to Nondiscrimination Requirements and
the penalties for violation thereof/ and agrees to meet all
requirements of Chap ter 2.28 pertaining to nondiscrimination in
employment/ including completing theform furnished by CITY and set
forth in Exhibit "E".
SECTION 24. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
24.1. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of
the State of California.
24.2. In the event that an action is brought/ the
parties agree that trial of such action will be vested exclusively
in the state courts of California or in the United States District
Court for the Northern District of California in the County of
Santa Clara/ State of California.
24.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to
enforce the provisions of this Agreement may recover its reasonable
costs and attorneys' fees expended in connection with that action.
24.4. This document represents the entire and
integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior
negotiations/ representations/ and contracts/ either written or
oral. This document may be amended only by a written instrument/
which is signed by the parties.
24.5. The covenants/ terms/ conditions and provisions
of this Agreement will apply to/ and will bind/ the heirs/
successors/ executors/ administrators, assignees/ and CONSULTANTs/
as the case may be/ of the parties.
24.6. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or
rules that any provision of this Agreement or any amendment thereto
is void or unenforceable/ the unaffected provisions of this
Agreement and any amendments thereto will remain in full force and
effect.
24.7. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and
any addenda/ appendices/ attachments/ and schedules to this
Agreement which/ from time to time/ may be referred to in any duly
executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in
this Agreement and will be qeemed to be a part of this Agreement.
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Exhibit "A"
Residential Energy Assistance Program
(REAP)
Scope of Services
Synergy Companies (SC)
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SC will qualify customers based on HUD very low-income guidelines using the
CP AU program application. SC will also complete Home Assessment form, Home
Energy Usage Survey and when needed, Property Owners Waiver. All Customers
will be given an evaluation form upon completion of repairs. SC will do on-site
customer evaluation for Weatherization, and Energy Efficiency measures, including:
• Diagnostic energy efficiency and safety testing: natural gas appliance safety.
test, CO levels, duct blaster test, and energy audit by certified Energy Auditor.
• Test and repair HV AC duct system (duct blaster test).
• Repairs on furnace, refrigerator and water heater (see attached cost sheet for
repair restriction); only replace appliance if no other alternative. Appliance
replacement must be pre-approved by REAP manager. Energy Star rated
appliances only.
• Replacement of furnace only if repairs exceed $500.00, furnace is more them
10 years old and does not have an auto igniter, and property is owner
occupied.
• Furnace tune-up based on CP AU checklist.
• Replacement of non-programmable thermostat with Energy Star
programmable thermostat and give personal instructions.
• Air Infiltration Measures: attic insulation (ifless then R-l1) increase to R-30,
attic venting, caulking, outlet cover gasket, door repairs, window repair, wall
repair, attic access installation and any other needed weather-stripping.
• Upgrade to compact fluorescentlighting: hard wired fluorescent fixtures
(exterior & ceiling); a licensed electrician must perform these upgrades.
• Water measures: faucet aerators, water saving showerheads, pipe wraps.
• Additional Measures: water heater blankets, ceiling fans (Energy Star),
furnace filters.
• Home Maintenance: repair leaking faucets or pipes.
• Disposal of appliance at local recycling center.
Additional Program Requirements
.:. There will be a $1,000 maximum allowed per customer. Special circumstances
such as furnace, refrigerator or water heater replacements for single-family
residents may allow for additional funds with pre approval.
.:. A licensed professional shall perform all repairs .
• :. Program will serve a minimum of 110 Palo Alto residents per year.
Program Administration
In addition to providing reports to both customers and the Residential Energy Assistance
Program (REAP) Manager, SC will administer all program scheduling, including
interviews with applicants to determine eligibility based on the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)
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very low income limits for the Santa Clara County/San Jose Metropolitan statistical area
(see HUD chart attached), define specific issues, and other program work required to
provide the services requested.
Audit Review & Notice to Proceed
SC will provide reco~mendations on installation that would be appropriate for the
particular site audited. Completed energy audit will be submitted to the REAP Manager
for review. The REAP Manager must pre approve repairs that exceed $1,000 for a
customer. The REAP Manager at his discretion will be part of any pre-or post-
inspections and may also oversee any repairs at any time during the program. All work is
to be performed on an as needed basis.
Energy Audit Reports for Customers and CP AU
Each energy audit and installation report shall have the following information:
• Executive summary of site work completed
• Auditor's name
• Audit date
• Installation date of each measure
• Address and CP AU account number
• Age of structure
• Multifamily or single family household
• Occupant eligibility information (RUD info)
• Itemized list of all work completed
• Total Material and labor costs
• Specific issues for program participant
Customer Education
SC shall present audit findings to the customer and provide them with education on
efficiency measures that are recommended for their low-income household. The customer
will be given full instructions on operation of newly installed measures. SC shall provide
original cut sheets of the installed devices, warranties and other pertinent information to
the customer and copies of cut sheets in the installation report to the REAP Manager.
Records & Reporting
Retention & Access
The City of Palo Alto requires SC to retain the information gathered through their work
for a minimum of three years. In addition, City of Palo Alto reserves the right to audit
the program records at anytime.
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ATTACHMENT B
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Synergy Companies (SC) .
SC will qualify customers based on the Department of HOlising and Urban Development
(HUD) very low-income guidelines using the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) REAP
Program Application. SC will also complete Home Assessment form, Home Energy Usage
Survey and, when needed, Property Owners Waiver. All customers will be given an
evaluation form upon completion of repairs. SC will do on-site customer evaluation for
weatherization and energy efficiency measures, including:
• Diagnostic energy efficiency and safety testing: natural gas appliance safety test, CO
levels, duct blaster test, and energy audit by certified Energy Auditor.
• Test and repakHVAC duct system (duct blaster test).
• Repairs on furnace, refrigerator and water heater (see attached cost sheet for repair
restriction); replacement of appliance only if no other alternative. Appliance
replacement must be pre-approv¥d by REAP Manager; ENERGY STAR rated
appliances only.
• Replacement of furnace only if repairs exceed $500.00, furnace is more them 10·
years old and does not have an auto igniter, and property is owner occupied.
• Furnace tune-up based on CPAU checklist.
• Replacement of non-programmable thermostat with ENERGY STAR programmable
thermostat and give personal instructions.
• Air Infiltration measures: attic insulation (ifless then R-II) increase to R-30, attic
venting, caulking, outlet cover gasket, door repairs, window repair, wall repair, attic
access installation and any other needed weather-stripping.
• Upgrade to compact fluorescent lighting: hard wired fluorescent fixtures (exterior &
ceiling); a licensed electrician must perform these upgrades.
• Water measures: faucet aerators, water saving showerheads, pipe wraps.
• Additional measures: water heater blankets, ceiling fans (ENERGY STAR), furnace
filters.
• Home maintenance: repair leaking faucets or pipes.
• Disposal of appliances at local recycling center.
Additional Program Requirements
.:. There will be a $1,000 maximum allowed per customer. Special circumstances such·as
furnace, refrigerator or water heater replacements for single-family residents may allow
for additional funds with pre approval.
.:. A licensed professional shall perform all repairs .
• :. Program will serve a minimum of 110 Palo Alto residents per year.
Program Administration
In addition to providing reports to both customers and the Residential Energy Assistance
Program (REAP) Manager, SC will administer all program scheduling, including interviews with
applicants to determine eligibility based on the Department of Housing and Urban Development
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(BUD) very low income limits for the Santa Clara County/San Jose Metropolitan statistical area
(see BUD chart attached), define specific issues, and other program work required to provide the
services requested.
Audit Review & Notice to Proceed
SC will provide recommendations on installation that would by appropriate for the particular site
audited. Completed energy audit will be submitted to the REAP Manager for review. The REAP
Manager must pre approve repairs that exceed $1,000 for a customer. The REAP Manager at his
discretion will be part of any pre-or post-inspections and may also oversee repairs at any time
during the program. All work is to be performed on an as-needed basis.
Energy Audit Reports for .Customers and CP AU
Each energy audit and installation report shall have the following information:
• Executive summary of site work completed
• Auditor's name
• Audit date
• Installation date of each measure
• Address and CPAU account number
• Age of structure
• Multifamily or single family household
• Occupant eligibility information (RUD info)
• Itemized list of all work completed
• Total material and labor costs
• Specific issues for program participant.
Customer Education
SC shall present audit findings to the customer and provide them with education on efficiency
measures that are recommended for their low-income household. The customer will be given full
instructions on operation of newly installed measures. SC shall provide original cut sheets of the
installed devices, warranties and other pertinent information to the customer and copies of cut
sheets in the installation report to the REAP Manager.
Records Retention & Reporting
The City of Palo Alto requires SC to retain the information gathered through their work for a
minimum of three years. In addition, City of Palo Alto reserves the right to audit the program
records at anytime.
At a minimum, SC will provide energy audits for each site location. They will send a monthly
report (every 30 days) to the REAP Manager. This report will include customer account number
and address, itemized list of all work completed, cost of each measure per customer,
administrative cost per measure and total implementation cost. SC will work with the REAP
Manager to schedule report delivery. SC shall provide electronic or hard copies of monthly
report. The electronic format and input details shall be discussed with the REAP'Manager.
SC shall deliver to the REAP Manager a monthly executive summary in electronic or hard copy
format. The executive summary will include the following information:
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Selection Criteria
City of Palo Alto Utilities
Residential Energy Assistance Program
ATTACHMENT C
. Evaluation Team: Anthony Enerio, Vic Farisato, Bruce Lesch, Brian Ward
March 24, 2005
SCORING
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Max. 30
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF CONTRACTOR
• Contractor Program Manager qualifications and strengths; 28.5
• Identify key staff including their professional history (attach resumes) and
their respective roles and responsibilities in the program;
• Thorough discussion of program management, sub contractor coordination
and quality controls.
Max. 30
OVERALL EXPERTISE WITH LOW INCOME PROGRAMS
• Demonstrated the experience needed in performing similar type
work/services; 28.75
• Demonstrated the ability to accurately report on overall program and
energy savmg;
• Provide at least three (3) references from customers of similar programs.
Max. 30
COST EFFECTIVENESS
For past relevant projects, provide the following: 26.5
• Total program cost with breakdown of administration, labor and
measurement costs;
• Average annual energy savings per project;
• Average customer simple payback.
Max. 10
RESPONSE TO RFP 8.5
• Include the contractors approach and methodology to proposal.
PROPOSAL SCORE (0-100) 92.25
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