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CONSULTANT ADMINISTERED ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAMSCity CouncilJanuary 10, 2023Public Utilities Department RiversideCA.gov2
1. In the early 2000’s, RPU began offering energyefficiency programs to its customers2. Direct Installation Programs created to reach a largesegment of RPU electric load3. Direct Installation programs were previouslyadministered via a SCPPA contractBACKGROUND 12/29/2022
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DISCUSSION1. RPU’s customer base plays a major role in determining program offerings2. Commercial customers represent 12% of the customers and 65% of the electric load3. Historically, nearly half of RPU reported kWh savings resulted from Direct Installation Programs RiversideCA.gov4
PROGRAM RFP’SRequests for Proposals were issued in late October2021 for three programs:a. Consultant Administered Direct Installation Servicesfor Outdoor Lighting Programb. Consultant Administered Refrigerated Load Programc. Consultant Administered Small Business DirectInstallation Program 12/29/2022
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DISCUSSION SUBTITLEPROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIAAll proposals were evaluated on the following criteria:a. Qualifications (35%)b. Pricing (15%)c. Experience (Projects of similar size and scope) (25%)d. Professional References (15%)e. Scope of proposed work including the utilization of newtechnology not currently being offered by RPU (10%) RiversideCA.gov6
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROGRAM – RFP 2137Outdoor Lighting Program:1. Aimed at medium to large businesses with outdoor lighting2. Site evaluations are conducted3. LEDs and appropriate controls are installed by vendor4. Lifetime expected cost = $0.05/kWh saved
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROGRAM – RFP 21371. RFP No. 2137 was posted on the City’s Online Bid System on October 25, 20212. Two vendors submitted proposals RiversideCA.gov8
REFRIGERATED LOAD PROGRAM – RFP 2138 Refrigerated Load Program:1. Aimed at businesses with significant refrigerated food and beverages storage2. Site evaluations are conducted3. LED case lighting retrofits and high-efficiency motor upgrades4. Lifetime expected cost = $0.04/kWh saved
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REFRIGERATED LOAD PROGRAM – RFP 2138 1. RFP No. 2138 was posted on the City’s Online Bid System on October 26, 20212. One vendor submitted a proposal RiversideCA.gov10
SMALL BUSINESS DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAM – RFP 2139Small Business Program:1. Aimed at small to medium businesses2. Site evaluations are conducted3. LEDs and other energy efficiency measures are installed by vendor4. Lifetime expected cost = $0.06/kWh saved
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SMALL BUSINESS DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAM – RFP 21391. RFP No. 2139 was posted on the City’s Online Bid System on October 25, 20212. Two vendors submitted proposals RiversideCA.gov12
Strategic Priority 4 - Environmental StewardshipCross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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That the City Council:1. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal No.2137 for a Consultant Administered Direct Installation Services for Outdoor LightingProgram with Richard Heath and Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California for a three-yearterm with two optional one-year extensions, in the amount of $1,250,000;2. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal No.2138 for a Consultant Administered Refrigerated Load Program with Staples & Associates,Inc., of Bakersfield, California, for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions,in the amount of $250,000;3. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal No.2139 for a Consultant Administered Direct Installation Services for Small Business Programwith Richard Heath and Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, for a three-year term withtwo optional one-year extensions, in the amount of $1,250,000; and4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant ServicesAgreements, including making minor and non-substantive changes to the agreements.RECOMMENDATIONS