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Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Yarrington Services Incorporated d/b/a Koala Insulation of Greater Ann Arbor for Weatherization Services Related to Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization Work ($400,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration is a General Services Agreement with Yarrington Services Incorporated d/b/a Koala Insulation of Greater Ann Arbor to complete weatherization services in homes within the Bryant neighborhood as part of the City's work to decarbonize the Bryant neighborhood in Ann Arbor.
To date, Council has approved numerous Professional and General Services Agreements to complete home improvement projects with grant dollars from the Michigan Public Service Commission. One of the primary areas where work is needed is related to weatherization. To provide support in this work stream, the City selected two weatherization contractors, both of which were approved by City Council. Unfortunately, one of the selected weatherization contractors Enerdynamic, LLC d/b/a Blanket Insulation Services, made the decision to close their doors early in 2026, meaning a significant gap emerged in the program. To meet the need left by this closure, the City brought in All Weather Comfort Solutions LLC, who is still working through the insurance process.
Additionally, the City received notice that the other remaining weatherization contractor, Ecotelligent Homes LLC, is at capacity and cannot take on more jobs in Bryant. This means we have roughly 60 homes in need of weatherization services but no available contractor to complete work within the very tight timeline required through the Michigan Public Service Commission grant. Staff continue to work with All Weather Comfort Solutions LLC to get them compliant with the insurance requirements, but another weatherization contractor is needed to immediately begin working in the neighborhood.
When news of Ecotelligent Homes LLC being at capacity came, staff were activ...
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