STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Environmental & Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Building Services Department
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for installation of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system at Bachman Recreation Center located at 2750 Bachman Drive - Ameresco, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $975,000.00 - Financing: Capital Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
This will authorize a construction services contract with Ameresco, Inc. for the installation of a fully operational solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system, with turn-key services at the Bachman Recreation Center. The facility was selected for this project by using Energy Use Intensity energy benchmarking data from Energy Star Portfolio Manager, as well other factors such as total annual energy usage and equity considerations.
This project is being implemented in support of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP) that was adopted by the City in May 2020 to reduce City of Dallas greenhouse gas emissions and provide resilient facilities that can provide critical services during power outages.
Ameresco, Inc. has had no contractual activities with the City of Dallas within the past three years.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction May 2023
Complete Construction September 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 27, 2020, the City Council authorized the adoption of the CECAP to reduce the City of Dallas greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent below 2015 levels by 2030 by Resolution No. 20-0827.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on May 5, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2023
FY 2024
Future Years
Capital Construction Fund
$475,000.00
$500,000.00
$0.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City...
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