Title
Processing of Residential Energy Incentives Through Electric League of Arizona (Ordinance S-44029)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Electric League of Arizona (ELA) to process incentive payments to homeowners in Phoenix that qualify for energy audits through APS and SRP programs. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item over the life of the contract in an amount not to exceed $99,000.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to re-appropriate approximately $500,000 allocated to the Energize Phoenix Program to four new residential energy activities. One of the approved activities is for the City to cover the $99 cost for home energy audits for qualifying homeowners in Phoenix in conjunction with the APS and SRP incentives programs. ELA will manage both the utility and City incentive payments.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing that there is an unusual nature of the goods or services that require a specific vendor.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on or about Nov. 1, 2017, and will expire on Dec. 31, 2018, with one option to extend the contract by an additional one year.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $99,000. Funds are available in Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Sustainability.