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a) Adopt a Resolution making certain findings in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 et seq. and authorize the County Contracts Purchasing Officer to enter into a Master Energy Services Agreement, including the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Template, and other related agreements with Mynt Systems and their affiliates to implement and complete the proposed energy-related improvements to County facilities;
b) Authorize non-standard indemnification and insurance provisions in those documents; and
c) Provide other direction to staff as appropriate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Adopt a Resolution making certain findings in accordance with California Government Code Sections 4217.10 et seq. and authorize the County Contracts Purchasing Officer to enter into a Master Energy Services Agreement, including the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Template, and other related agreements with Mynt Systems and their affiliates to implement and complete the proposed energy-related improvements to County facilities;
b) Authorize non-standard indemnification and insurance provisions in those documents; and
c) Provide other direction to staff as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the County install solar plus battery storage at 1410 Natividad Road and 1441 Schilling Place and perform energy efficiency upgrades at both facilities financed through an energy services contract. In future Energy Service System Confirmations, staff recommends also using PGE's On Bill Finance (OBF) program, however, OBF will not be used for today's Board Action.
DISCUSSION:
On October 27, 2020, the Board of Supervisors recommended entering into a Program Services Agreement with Mynt Systems, Inc. to undertake an Energy Assessment at both the Natividad Jail Complex and Schilling Place with the goal of reducing energy costs and emissions while increasing resiliency. Staff received the following project recommendations...
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