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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPTONY INC. TO INCREASE COMPENSATION BY $32,950 FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL
ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL SOLAR AND BATTERY STORAGE PROJECTS, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $285,950
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain View (“City”) is evaluating options for the installation of solar array systems at select municipal facilities to reduce long -term utility costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance the City’s sustainability goals; and
WHEREAS, under the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) (P.L. 117 -169), the City may qualify for certain clean energy tax credits if eligible projects are completed and placed into service by December 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) on February 13, 2026, for a design -build solar contract for the installation of solar energy systems and optional battery storage at certain City facilities; and
WHEREAS, Optony Inc. (“Optony”) is a qualified clean energy consulting firm that currently supports the City’s solar array design-build RFP process, including RFP development, solicitation support, and proposal evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the City is in need of additional specialized advisory services for its design- build solar contract , including review of project financial assumptions, contract terms , implementation requirements, and related negotiation support services; and
WHEREAS, Optony’s prior and ongoing involvement in the project uniquely positions Optony to provide continuity, technical expertise, and timely support without disruption to project schedules or delays associated with transitioning services to another consultant; and
WHEREAS, continued technical and financial advisory support services are critical to ensuring the solar projects remain eligible for clean energy tax credits under the IRA and to meeting the City’s implementation schedule; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Optony Inc. to increase compensation by $32,950 for technical and financial advisory support services for municipal solar and battery storage projects, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $285,950.
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