DEPARTMENT
Power Enterprise
AGENDA NO.
7a
MEETING DATE
January 27, 2026
AGENDA ITEM
Public Utilities Commission
City and County of San Francisco
Calendar: Consent Calendar
Contract/Project Manager: Jamie Seidel
Approve the Novation of Contract No. PRO.0262.B Technical Services – Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation
Summary of Proposed
Commission Action:
Approve the novation of Contract No. PRO.0262.B Technical Services – Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation , to transfer the existing contract from Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc., DBA NV5, to NV5 Consultants, Inc.
Background: On October 23, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-0187, this Commission awarded Contract No. PRO.0262.B to Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc., DBA NV5 to provide Technical Services for Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation projects.
On August 21, 2024, Sage Renewable Energy Consulting, Inc., DBA NV5 (Transferor) requested to transfer the contract to NV5 Consultants, Inc . ( Transferee). Transferor has merged into Transferee as a corporate entity, and as a result Transferor no longer exists as a legal entity.
Under the terms of the Novation Agreement, Transferor and Transferee warrant and agree that:
• Transferee desires to assume the contract in full and each of the terms and conditions;
• Transferor warrants that Transferee is able to fully perform all obligations that may exist under the contract;
• Transferee warrants that it is able to fully perform all obligations that may exist under the contract; and,
• Transferee has agreed that all of personnel, pricing, certifications, insurance requirements and qualifications remain unchanged and in good standing for the performance of this contract.
Scope of Contract: The primary role of the consultant is to provide professional services related to technology assessments, site and technology evaluations, project development, permitting, and design support during construction of renewable and advanced energy projects. Work includes:
Agenda Title: PRO.0262.B Technical Services – Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation Commission Meeting Date: January 27, 2026
• Project development, including financial analysis,
permitting, project design, and r equest for proposal and contract development;
• Construction-related services, including c onstruction management support, engineering inspections,
commissioning, data analysis, performance analysis and
reporting;
• Energy technology and m arket assessment, including
renewable and advanced energy technology assessment, and building code guidance; and,
• General renewable and advanced generation support,
including training of City staff.
Staff directs the work of the consultant on a variety of projects over the duration of the c ontract. Staff designate w ork location(s) for individual project location s, which vary depending on the facility designated for a given project.
Modifications to the
Contract:
Modifications to this contract are limited to only the novation of this contract to Transferee.
Funding and Costs: Funding: SF Electrical Reliability Transbay Project Funds - Project 10014244; Small Renewables - Project 10014646; and Hetchy Cap & Trade Allowances - Project 10014665
Original Not-to-Exceed Amount: $4,000,000
Novation: No change
Total Not-to Exceed Amount: $4,000,000
Schedule: Original Duration: Five years
Novation Agreement: No change
Total Duration: Five years
Environmental
Review:
This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378 because it does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result in a physical change in the environment. Work under the contract will consist of support services only, and SFPUC will not initiate any support services for construction of the individual project(s) under this contract until environmental review under the CEQA, if required, has been completed for the individual project(s).
Local Business
Enterprise Utilization
and Non-
Discrimination in
Contracting:
The Contract Monitoring Division established a 4% Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement for this contract. The contractor committed to a 6.67% LBE subcontractor participation with its bid submittal and this remains unchanged.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) requires technical engineering services to advise, design, engineer, and maintain functionality of renewable energy generation resources throughout the organization; and
WHEREAS, On October 10, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-0187, this Commission awarded Contract No. PRO.0262.B, Comprehensive Technical Services for Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation Services, to Sage Renewable Energy Consulting Inc., DBA NV5; and
WHEREAS, Sage Renewable Energy Consulting Inc., DBA NV5 (Sage), requested that SFPUC novate its rights, responsibilities and obligations under Contract No. PRO.0262.B , Comprehensive Technical Services for Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation Services, to NV5 Consultants, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Sage has merged into NV5 Consultants, Inc., as a corporate entity, and as a result Sage no longer exists as a legal entity; and
WHEREAS, Under the terms and conditions of the Novation, Contract No. PRO.0262.B Comprehensive Technical Services for Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation Services shall remain in full force and effect , and Sage and NV5 Consultants, Inc., both warrant that: (1) the novation will not result in any changes in personnel performing the work or any change in the Contract price or duration; and (2) the insurance required under the original Contract will provide continuous coverage for all applicable periods required under the Contract; and
WHEREAS, The Contract Monitoring Division established a 4% Local Business Enterprise subconsultant participation requirement for this Contract and Sage committed to Local Business Enterprise subconsultant participation of 6.67%, and this commitment will re main unchanged under NV5 Consultants, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378 because it does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result in a physical change in the environment and work under the contract will consist of support services only, and SFPUC will not initiate any support services for construction of the individual project(s) under this contract until environmental review under the CEQA, if required, has been completed for the individual project(s); and
WHEREAS, Funds are available from operating, programmatic, and/or capital budgets from SFPUC enterprises and divisions; now, therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, That this Commission hereby approves the novation of Contract No. PRO.0262.B, Comprehensive Technical Services for Renewable & Advanced Energy Generation Services , from Sage Renewable Energy Consulting Inc., DBA NV5, to NV5 Consultants, Inc., whereby NV5 Consultants, Inc., shall assume all of Sage Renewable Energy Consulting Inc., DBA NV5, rights, responsibilities, and obligations under the contract.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission at its meeting of January 27, 2026.
Director of Commission Affairs
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission