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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Bureau of Asset Management
Vendor: Ameresco, Inc., Framingham, Massachusetts
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Energy Consultant Services for Natural Gas and Electricity for County Owned and Leased Facilities
Contract Value: $619,902.96
Contract period: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2029, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option
Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $135,333.28, FY 2027 $204,587.92, FY 2028 $209,474.72, FY 2029 $70,507.04
Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105.00000.00000
11569.1031.11190.560107.00000.00000
Capital Improvement Program
Contract Number(s): 2521-03183
Summary: This contract will allow the Bureau of Asset Management to receive Energy Consultant services for natural gas and electricity at County owned and leased facilities.
The vendor's responsibilities will include:
1. Developing both short and long-term energy procurement strategies
2. Continuously monitoring and assessing market conditions and advising on potential purchase opportunities consistent with the agreed upon procurement strategies and risk profile.
3. Overseeing and managing a competitive bidding process for the County's electric, natural gas supply, and renewable energy agreements, including procuring and scheduling delivery for electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy for County approval.
4. Identifying, documenting and providing research and analysis and current project availability on different types of renewable energy projects (Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Virtual PPAs, community solar, leasing, purchase, etc.) and the impact on the County's energy procurement and carbon emissions.
5. Meeting with the County's Energy Procurement Team monthly to provide status reports, recommendations, and market u...
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