Title
Resolution to Rescind Resolution R-23-008 for a Construction Contract with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Solar at City Facilities and to Approve a Construction Contract with Melink Solar, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of Solar at City Facilities, and to Appropriate Necessary Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
On January 9, 2023, City Council approved a Construction Contract with Enerlogics Networks, Inc. to install solar at seven city locations (see table below) via resolution R-23-008. The Enerlogics Team included Melink Solar, LLC as the firm responsible for designing the solar installations highlighted in the table below and approved by Council for construction:
Site
Type
Size (kwDC)
Cost
Airport - Northeast Hangars
Ground Mount
32
$97,873
Airport - Admin Building
Ground Mount
78
$239,246
Airport - Northwest Hangars
Ground Mount
71
$217,773
Steere Farm
Ground Mount
303
$924,359
Water Recovery (WWTP)
Ballasted Roof Mount
681
$1,968,444
Water Treatment Plant
Roof Mount + Ballasted Ground
342
$1,028,450
Wheeler Center
Ground Mount
1,296
$3,023,854
TOTAL
2,803
$7,499,999
Because Melink Solar, LLC is the firm that will lead the actual construction of the solar installations as outlined in the table above, they are the firm able to secure the required bonds for construction. Because of this, it is more appropriate to have the City enter into a construction contract directly with Melink Solar, LLC. Enerlogics Networks, Inc. will continue to serve on the project team as the advisor. As such, staff are requesting that the formal construction contract be authorized for Melink Solar, LLC. instead of Enerlogics Networks, Inc.
In addition, staff are reducing the size of Steere Farm (from roughly 605kw of solar to 303kw) in this contract due to some challenges getting the full 600kw system approved for interconnection with DTE.
In addition, R-23-008 contained language to ensure all the proper financial m...
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