CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of RFP 22-031, Electric Substations - Springbrook Fixed Axis Solar Photovoltaic System, to GRNE Solar for an amount not to exceed $214,088
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DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Groth, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In 2004, the Naperville City Council approved the Renewable Energy Program (REP). This program was created as a way for Electric Utility customers to monetarily support renewable energy. Council implemented changes to the REP in March of 2020 with the goal of making meaningful progress in community-generated renewable energy and increasing the energy efficiency of homes and businesses. Ultimately the program is designed to create opportunities for the community to learn about renewable solutions, support grant projects that measurably increase renewable energy usage and displace fossil fuels and have projects that can be replicated.
To date, the City has installed solar arrays on the Municipal Center, the Public Works Service Center on Fort Hill, and the Electric Service Center.
In December 2021, the Electric Utility issued RFP 22-031, Electric Substations - Springbrook Fixed Axis Solar Photovoltaic System. The RFP intended to identify a qualified contractor to design, install, operate and maintain fixed axis solar photovoltaic systems on six Electric Substation buildings and the Springbrook Water Reclamation Center[CJ1][MK2][DM3][CJ4].
DISCUSSION:
Advertisement Date:
12/16/2021
Notices Sent:
91
Opening Date:
02/17/2022
Planholders:
21
Proposals Received:
1
One proposal was received from the following vendor:
GRNE Solar
A selection team comprised of staff from the Electric Utility, Community Services Department, and Transportation, Engineering and Development Business Group evaluated the proposals, which were scored based upon the criteria set forth in the RFP:
1. Capability, Capacity and Qualifications of the Proposer (20%)
2. Sui...
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