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Resolution to Amend the Contract with NOVA Consultants, Inc. to Include Additional Tasks Related to Energy Storage System Design at Fire Station 3 for an Additional Cost of $21,006.46 (Total Contract amount: $156,006.46)
Memorandum
In November of 2023, City Council approved a contract with NOVA Consultants, Inc. to design solar and energy storage systems at the following five City facilities:
* Bicentennial Park
* City Hall/ Justice Center
* Fire Station 6
* Fire Station 1
* Fire Station 3
In reviewing the options at Fire Station 3, a decision was made to pursue solar plus energy storage, along with a back-up generator, to ensure this site will have greater resilience than currently exists. The electrical system at Fire Station 3 will need significant analysis and potential upgrade to accommodate these technologies. As such, NOVA Consultants, Inc. will need to conduct additional engineering analysis to design a solar and storage solution that meets the operational needs for the Fire Department, and Fire Station 3 in particular.
This proposed Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NOVA Consultants, Inc. adds these new tasks to the scope of work and increases the budget by $21,006.46. The specific additional tasks include:
1) Reviewing site energy usage data and designing a battery storage system for 24-hour duration backup capacity at Fire Station 3.
2) Creating engineering design and calculations (electrical, structural, etc., as needed) for the proposed battery storage system at Fire Station 3 (task 1 above).
3) Preparing AutoCAD design drawings for the integration of a battery storage system at Fire Station 3 based on the results of tasks 1 and 2, above.
Given the critical importance of ensuring reliable and resilient power at the City's fire stations, staff are recommending this Amendment.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The Office of Sustainability and Innovations is able to absorb the budget increase of $21,006.46 in our existing Fiscal...
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