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CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT
STAFF REPORT
Authorize Award of Contract No. C-23290 Cl to Carlson Solar for
Installation of North Carports Photovoltaic System
Benjamin Druyon, Energy Technician
April 12, 2007
1) Agreement for Contract No. C-23290 Cl
2) Letter of confirmation on $150,294.92 rebate
RECOMMENDATION
By Minute Motion:
1. Authorize award of Contract No. C-23290 C 1 to Carlson Solar located in
Hemet, CA in the amount of $464,157.68 for the North Carports Photovoltaic
System Installation.
2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $46,415.70.
3. Authorize $800.00 for Interconnection application fee for net -metering to
Southern California Edison.
4. Authorize the Director of Finance to allocate $510,373.38 for this work. No
appropriation is necessary for this project. Funds are available from account
400-4511-422-3911 for this contract.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This project is for increasing the size of our current photovoltaic system and the energy
savings it will incur. It is a necessary step in the City's aggressive plan to reduce its
energy consumption by 30% and peak load usage by 30%.
This additional 60 kW photovoltaic system will provide the City with approximately
115,838 kWh, which is roughly 20% of our annual usage.
The system installation will be scheduled for completion and fully operational in July.
Staff Report
Installation of North Carports PV System
April 12, 2007
Page #2
BACKGROUND
The 60,000 watt (60kW) system to be installed will provide approximately 115,585
kilowatts, saving roughly $25,484.00 per year. The net cost after rebate will be about
$313,862.76 and will it take a little over 12 years to recover our costs for this project.
After that time the City will save approximately $25,484.00 per year on its electricity bill
at the City Hall Civic Center based on current Southern California Edison rates.
To help offset the cost, the City's application for a solar rebate has been approved in the
amount of $150,294.92.
Plans have already been reviewed and approved by our Building and Safety Department.
On March 29, 2007 bids were opened on the above project. The bid results are as
follows:
1. *Carlson Solar from Hemet, CA
2. SunWize & from Kingston, NY
3. *Borrego Solar from El Cajon, CA
4. Premier Power from El Dorado Hills, CA
-Disqualified, no bid bond
$464,157.68
$520,341.00
$522,417.83
$397,183.00
*Benjamin met with a representative from this company for an on -site inspection.
Research shows Carlson Solar is well qualified and an excellent choice for this prole( t.
If you have any further questions, please call Benjamin Druyon or Patrick Conlon
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