Title
Maintenance and Performance Guarantee of Solar Photovoltaic Systems at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Command Center Contract RFA 25-0767 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52019) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Ameresco, Inc., to provide maintenance and performance guarantee of the solar photovoltaic system (solar-covered parking structure) for the Aviation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will be up to $275,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide ongoing maintenance and performance guarantee of the solar-covered parking structure at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Command Center for the duration of its useful life and will ensure the structure is properly maintained and energy savings are achieved. The contract will contribute to the City's Climate Action Plan goals of a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption and 100 percent carbon-free electricity for the City of Phoenix operations by 2030.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. Ameresco, Inc. installed the solar-covered parking structure at the PHX Command Center. Ameresco, Inc. was selected from a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) established with five Energy Services Companies to design and install the solar-covered parking structure at the PHX Command Center.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about August 1, 2025, for a five-year term with one five-year option to extend for a total 10-year contract term. The option to extend may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Aviation Director.
Financial Impact
The contract value will be up to $275,000 for the total 10-year term.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's operating budget.
Location
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.