TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 19-RFP-29 Professional Services for a Solar Feasibility Study of a Photovoltaic Solar Plant, Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $165,000.00, Account 401-50000-612440, Requisition 1525505
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Dear Sir:
Request for Proposal (RFP) documents have been prepared for Professional Services for a Solar Feasibility Study of a Photovoltaic Solar Plant at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant.
The provider will perform the following tasks:
1. A technical analysis and conceptual design of the solar facility;
2. A transmission and interconnection study;
3. Cost estimate preparation, economic analysis and identifying funding opportunities;
4. Developing a scalable implementation plan; and
5. Determining permitting, licensing and interconnection requirements.
The estimated cost for this RFP is $165,000.00. A bid deposit is not required for this RFP. The contract specifications require that all work be completed in 365 calendar days upon the award of the purchase order.
Appendix A will be included in this RFP. The type of work to be performed under this contract is within the professional services category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and/or Small Business Enterprises (SBE) goals. The best faith efforts MBE, WBE and/or SBE goals for this contract are: 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, and 10 percent SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise September 10, 2019
Bid Opening October 18, 2019
Award December 5, 2019
Completion December 5, 2020
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-612440.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:KMF
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 8, 2019