STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Environmental & Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: June 12, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract with two, three-year renewal options for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of Energy Capturing Pod System pods and equipment, which capture exhaust produced by aircraft engines and convert it to clean renewable energy for the Department of Aviation at Dallas Love Field Airport - JetWind Power Corporation, sole source - Not to exceed $1,311,910.00 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
JetWind Power Corporation has already proven the effectiveness of the Energy Capturing Pod System through successful beta-testing at Dallas Love Field Airport. The system not only provided sustainable energy but also supported the City of Dallas' air quality initiatives, demonstrating its potential to make a significant positive impact.
The Department of Aviation will utilize renewable energy for sustainability projects. JetWind’s Energy Capturing Pod System has the potential to reduce Dallas Love Field Airport’s greenhouse gas emissions to reduce its carbon footprint.
This unique product is an affordable method of capturing energy from aircraft propulsion and transferring this energy into clean, renewable energy. No other vendor currently offers this product, JetWind Power Corporation is the sole source provider.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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Aviation Funds |
$285,750.00 |
$505,600.00 |
$520,560.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$1,311,910.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• This item is Other Services which does not have an availability and disparity participation goal. |
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• JetWind Power Corporation - Local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Sole Source |
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• Utilized for procurements where functional requirements can only be satisfied by one vendor, such as those where patents, copyrights or monopolies exist. • Exempted from competitive bidding process. • The Office of Procurement Services conducted a sole source review and found no exceptions. |
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OWNERS
JetWind Power Corporation
3406 Princeton Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
Tarek O. Souryal, MD, President