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GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITY SUSTAINABLE
IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
JULY 24, 2014
The City of National City's Department of Engineering & Public Works seeks Statements of Qualifications
(SOQs) from interested energy service firms for an energy services contract (ESCO) to make sustainability
Improvements to City tacilities under a guaranteed energy savings contract. Expressions of Interest (EOIs)
are due to the Office of the City Engineer no later than August 4th 2014 at 5pm. Responses are due to the
Office of the City Engineer no later than August 18th at 5pm.
NATIONAL CITY intends to select the most qualified responsible contractor per the evaluation criteria
contained herein with whom it will enter into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract, The general services
are described under Section III "Scope of Services."
This RFn describes the minimum required scope of services, the firm selection process, and the
minimum information that must be included in the SOQ. Failure to submit information in accordance
with the request for SOQ requirements and procedures may be cause for disqualification.
Objectives for the program are to:
• Reduce carbon emissions from City operations
• Reduce City energy usage
• Reduce City water usage
• Achieve operation and maintenance savings
• Maximize opportunities for generating renewable energy
• Utilize Integrated Demand Side Management (IDSM) techniques to reduce utility charges and
increase self-reliance
• Demonstrate the application of advanced energy and water saving technologies
The SOQ package is available for free download on the City's website at htto://www.ci.national-
citv.ca.ustindex.aspx?page=450
Ouestinns can he emailed to-
Kuna Muthusamy, P.E.
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
kmuthusamy@nationalcityca.gov
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REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQI
GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL
FACILITY SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
JULY24,2014
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of National City's Department of Engineering & Public Works seeks Statements of
Qualifications (SOQs) from interested energy service firms for an energy services contract
(ESCO) to make sustainability improvements to City facilities under a guaranteed energy
savings contract. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are due to the Office of the City Engineer no
later than August 4th 2014 at 5pm. Responses are due to the Office of the City Engineer no
later than August 18th 2014 at 5pm.
NATIONAL CITY intends to select the most qualified responsible contractor per the
evaluation criteria contained herein with whom it will enter into a Guaranteed Energy
Savings Contract. The general services are described under Section III "Scope of Services."
Only submissions by qualified vendors, identified on the State of California DGS's 2012 pool
of qualified ESCO contractors, established pursuant to Gov't Code 4217.10-18 of the Public
Utilities will be considered.
This RFC_). describes the minimum required scope of services, the firm selection process,
and the minimum information that must be included in the SOQ. Failure to submit
information in accordance with the request for SOQ requirements and procedures may
be cause for disqualification.
Objectives for the program are to:
• Reduce carbon emissions from City operations
• Reduce City energy usage
Reduce City water usage
• Achieve operation and maintenance savings
• Maximize opportunities for generating renewable energy
• Utilize Integrated Demand Side Management (IDSM) techniques to reduce utility
charges and increase self-reliance
• Demonstrate the application of advanced energy and water saving technologies
Many of National City facilities are in, around or adjacent to Kimball Park. The City has
allocated about $1.5 million for capital improvement needs to facilities at Kimball Park,
much of which are electrical upgrades {see Attachment B for a full description of these
improvements). The City intends for the selected firm to perform these capital
improvements or to coordinate and cooperate during their performance so that installation
costs can be reduced, service disruption can be minimized and/or more comprehensive
energy and water improvements can be installed.
National City intends to pay for improvements performed out of utility bill savings,
operation and maintenance savings, rebates and incentives, and existing Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) allocation.
II. BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
In 2012, the City of National City approved a Climate Action Plan (CAP)1 aimed at bringing
National City's carbon emissions to 15% below 2005 levels by 2020, with additional
reductions by 2030. The table below shows baseline emissions levels by sector for National
City government operations, as well as forecast emissions for 2020 and 2030 under a
business -as -usual (BAU) scenario. Buildings and Facilities are responsible for the largest
share of emissions from government operations.
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The CAP set emissions reduction targets for government operations by sector as shown in
the table below. National City endeavors to reduce annual emissions from its buildings and
facilities and public lighting by a total of 1187 MTCO2e by 2020 and 1514 MTCO2e by 2030.
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The City also completed an Energy Roadmap (Attachment C) in December 2012 which was
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created out of support from SANDAG and SDG&E. As part of that effort, energy assessments
were performed for a number of City buildings (those assessments can be made available
upon request).
Interested firms are encouraged to visit the City's website for additional information
on projects and services: www.nationalcityca.gov.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
National City seeks a qualified energy services firm to:
1. Audit City facilities
2. Develop an aggressive scope of sustainable improvements
3. Identify and secure all appropriate rebates, incentives, grants and subsidized
financing
4. Compare, identify and secure project financing sources
5. Oversee installation of improvements
6. Monitor and maintain improvements
7. Guarantee that savings resulting from improvements exceed annual lease and debt
service payments
We expect this project will require no new funds from the City to be budgeted or expended.
Any capital outlay or other expenses associated with supplier development and
implementation of recommendations and services should be paid for from the savings
garnered from each of the endeavors and shall be in full compliance with all applicable State
Statutes.
The City seeks aggressive, innovative, deep and wide improvements. The project may
include measures for any and all City facilities including buildings, parks, lighting,
infrastructure and other assets. A list of City buildings and parks appears in Attachment A.
Further data on City facilities, including 24 month historical utility bills, equipment
information and building plans is available upon request from the Engineering and Public
Works Department. National City reserves the right to eliminate some of the facilities from
the evaluation at a later date.
For the purposes of developing this SOQ, respondents will have access to City facilities on
July 30th and 31st 2014 between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Respondents are required
to write to kmuthusamy@nationalcityca.Rov to confirm the appointment for access, no
later than July 29th 2014 at 5pm.
Improvements may include:
• Replace inefficient equipment,
• Replace old equipment reaching end of life cycle,
• Improve workplace comfort,
• Create energy (gas, electric, oil) savings, maintenance savings, and water savings,
• Provide new capital equipment with no up -front cost,
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• Significant efficiency improvement of National City facilities,
• Reduced maintenance efforts,
• Increased reliability,
• Renewable generation (i.e. solar PV) and other sustainable technology where
appropriate.
The City intends for the selected firm to go beyond traditional energy and water savings
measures, and to employ a wide range of technologies and techniques. Without limiting
application of other technologies, the city is interested in the following:
• Smart -grid and micro -grid type integration of energy efficiency, energy storage,
renewables, and building automation
• Renewable energy and/or storage that can be used as backup power
Peak Toad shaving and demand management
• Rainwater capture
Grey water use
Storm water capture for onsite use
Highly aesthetic solar powered street and park lighting in high profile locations
Irrigation retrofits and landscape redesigns
• Golf course water consumption minimization
• Public education and awareness about sustainability improvements
NATIONAL CITY may cancel this Request for Statements of Qualifications, or may reject in
whole or in part any and all proposals when NATIONAL CITY determines that cancellation
or rejection serves the best interests of the public.
Guaranteed Energy Savings Management Services
Guaranteed Energy Savings Management Services (GESMS) are defined as a program of
services including energy audits, energy conservation measures, energy conservation
projects, or a combination thereof, and building maintenance and financing services,
primarily intended to reduce the wst of energy and water in operating one or more
buildings, which may be paid for in whole or in part, by cost savings attributable to a
reduction in energy and water consumption which result from the services.
Savings Guarantee
The Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract is defined as a contract for the evaluation,
recommendation or implementation of one or more energy management services in which
payments are based, in whole or in part, on any energy savings attributable to the Contract.
it shall include a written guarantee of the ESCO that either the amount of the energy savings
guaranteed will be achieved or the qualified provider shall reimburse the public agency for
the shortfall amount. Methods for measurement and verification of guaranteed savings
shall conform to the most recent standards established by the Federal Energy Management
Program of the U.S. Department of Energy. The value of guaranteed savings must cover all
of the annual payments at the discretion of National City. The Guaranteed Energy Savings
Contract term for providing a guarantee, measurement and verification, maintenance,
service and installment or lease payments shall not exceed 20 years.
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+ Savings must be guaranteed by the provider to meet or exceed annual lease and
debt service payments.
• Guaranteed savings period, along with full measurement, verification and validation
must cover the full term of the financing.
• Financing may be for as long as 20 years, but in no case longer than the weighted
average life of the improvements.
The selected ESCO will be required to assume the total responsibility for the design and
implementation of the project. The ESCO will be considered the prime contractor and the
sole point of contact with regard to all contractual matters for design, supervision,
installation, service, maintenance, training and savings guarantee.
Timeline
The timeline below indicates key date for this solicitation and an estimated timetable for
implementation.
Step
Dates
Issue Solicitation
7/24/14
Site Inspection Window
7/30/14-7/31/14
Expressions of Interest Due
8/04/14
Questions Due
8/11/14
Responses Due
8/18/14
Evaluation, Selection, ESCO Negotiation
8/19/14 - 9/18/14
City Council Consideration of ESCO
Oct 2014
Scope Development, Contracting and Financing
Oct 2014 - March 2015
Installation
April 2015 - October 2015
IV. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Firms shall adhere to the requirements detailed in subsequent sections of this
RFQ.
B. Unless no other manner of description suffices, and NATIONAL CITY so determines
in writing, all requirements within the Guaranteed Services Contract shall be
written in a manner which describes the requirements to be met without having
the effect of exclusively requiring a proprietary supply or service, or a
procurement from a sole source. NATIONAL CITY will require that any software,
pass codes and other information or documents required for the operation,
maintenance or upgrades of energy management systems and energy
conservation measures or projects will be provided to NATIONAL CITY at the time
of installation at no extra charge.
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V. STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
A. General
1. The SOQ shall be concise, well organized and demonstrate a clear
understanding of the City's needs. The statement shall be limited to 50 one-
sided pages (8 1/2 inches x 11 inches, or folded to fit these dimensions),
inclusive of resumes, graphics, forms, pictures, photographs, dividers, front
and back covers, cover letter. etc. Type size and margins for text pages should
be in keeping with accepted standard formats for desktop publishing and
processing and should result in no more than five hundred (500) words per
page.
2. The Firm will be evaluated based upon the information submitted in
accordance with the requirements of this request for SOQ. Statement of
Qualifications must be submitted in the format outlined in this section. Each
SOQ will be reviewed to determine if it is complete prior to evaluation.
NATIONAL CITY reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration any
response that does not follow the format or is deemed non -responsive;
however, NATIONAL CITY reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities
or informalities.
B. Contents
Elements of SDQs submitted in response to this request for SOQ shall be in
the following order and shall include:
1. Cover Letter
Include a 1-2 page cover letter that includes a brief background on the firm,
including any unique attributes and distinguishing characteristics of the firm,
which would be of value to the City. The cover letter should also express
why the firm is interested in this particular request for SOQ.
2. Executive Summary
Include a 1-2 page overview of the entire SOQ describing its most import's
elements.
3. Contact Information
a. Legal name and address of company
b. Legal form of company (partnership, corporation, joint venture, etc.).
if joint venture, identify the members of the joint venture and provide
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all information required within this section for each member.
c. Address(es) of office(s) working on the project.
d. Name, title, address, telephone number and email address of the
person to contact concerning the proposal.
4. Team Organization and Key Personnel
a. The SOQ must include a discussion of the firm's staffing plan and
level of personnel to be involved, their qualifications, experience,
resumes, roles, and the name of the licensed professional(s) who will
be in charge of project implementation and coordinating with the City
and any other affected agencies. Provide assurance that an adequate
number of qualified staff will be available to provide the services
proposed. Provide evidence of key personnel qualifications.
b. The SOQ must include an organizational chart illustrating key staff and
their positions. If submitting as a team, the organizational chart shall
also include team firms, their key staff and positions, roles and
responsibilities.
5. Past Project Examples
Provide detailed information on three (3) Performance Contracting projects (2
pages each) your firm has completed that can be used for references. Expand on
the information provided in the previous section to give details on individual
projects. Include the following information on each project as a minimum:
a. Project Identification:
1. Owner name,
2. City/state,
3. Facility type.
b. Contact Information: Names and contact information of owner(s)
representatives who can serve as references.
c. Project Type: Performance Guaranteed Contract.
d. Project Size: Number of buildings and total project square footage.
e. Project Dollar Amount: Total contract amount and the total project
capital expenditure amount.
f. Source of funding: A description of the source of funding used for the
project and the company's role (if any) in securing that funding.
g. Project Dates: Actual dates of audit start and acceptance; actual
construction starting and ending dates.
h. Contract terms: A description of the type of financing arrangement
and contract term.
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i. Project Personnel: A list of the names of individuals involved in the
project, their role(s) and if these personnel will be assigned to the
project.
j. Project Schedule: Indicate if project was completed on schedule and
an explanation if not.
k. List of Improvements: The types of retrofits and operational
improvements implemented related to energy, water and other cost
savings/improvements.
I. Project Performance: The amounts of projected annual savings,
guaranteed annual savings, and actual annual savings for each
project.
6. Technical Approach
a. Describe how your firm will go about identifying and designing an
extensive and innovative array of measures that meet the objectives
of this RFQ and making them work economically, maximizing energy,
water, emissions and costs saved.
b. Provide estimates for the total project size in dollars, the annual
saving anticipated from water, electricity, gas, and other sources.
c. Provide estimate for the amount of grants, rebates, incentives and
other funding to offset project costs.
d. Provide list of measures your firm anticipates utilizing.
e. Provide estimates for size and location of renewable energy systems
your firm anticipates installing.
f. Explain your firm's basis for b through e.
7. Project Approach
Provide your firm's approach to the various technical steps in project
development, and explain how your approach will provide best value to
National City. Response should include a description of the technical
approach to each phase of the GEMS including the IGA, the Design,
Implementation, Commissioning, and M&V phases. Provide resumes of your
project team.
S. MethodoloFy of Determining and Guaranteeing Energy Savings
Describe your methodology of determining energy savings and explain how
your approach will minimize risk for NATIONAL CITY. Describe also your
approach to verifying energy savings. State type of M&V options most
frequently utilized on performance contracts.
9. Performance Capabilities
Describe the general reputation and performance capabilities of the firm
and explain how these characteristics translate to optimizing results for
NATIONAL CITY. Please include the years in business under current name,
annual revenues (most recent year) and one copy of the company's most
recent audited financial report.
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10. Time Specified in the Qualifications for the Performance of the Contract
NATIONAL CITY anticipates that the audit of the identified NATIONAL CITY
facilities will be complete within four months after the date of issuance of
the letter of intent.
11. Financing Approach
Respondents shall include in their responses information regarding
financing provided by the ESCO directly, or through a third party, and their
approach to supporting National City to compare and secure the best
financing option (National City reserves the right to secure financing from
whichever source(s) it determines is in its best interest). Respondent shall
demonstrate their expertise in, and plan for, leveraging other sources of
funding such funding sources may include, but are not limited to: utility
rebates; demand response payments; grants; sale of renewable energy,
carbon or air quality emissions credits; water savings grants; or sale of
efficiency benefits on the ISO Capacity Market, and other utility, state, and
federal benefits, incentives, rebate, grants, etc. All benefits that stem from
implementation of this project that are deemed to have a monetary or
societal value shall be the sole property of the City of National City.
12. Methods Proposed to Accomplish the Work
a. Discuss the firm's capabilities for developing innovative or
advanced techniques for project delivery.
b. Outline the firm's managerial approach to ensuring a high quality
of service.
c. Discuss methods proposed to ensure projects will be delivered
on -schedule and within budget, including QA/QC processes, project
tracking and progress reports.
13. Financial Management and Accounting System
The written SOQ must include a discussion of the firm's financial
management and accounting system to ensure compliance with Parts
16.301-3, 18, and 31 of Title 48 of the CFR.
14. Competitive Procurement, Open Book Pricing and Overhead
a. Describe your firms proposed process for obtaining competitive
subcontractor bids, selecting (with City approval) subcontractors,
assuring competitive pricing.
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The term "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" or "DBE" means a
for -profit small business concern that is at least 51% owned by
one or more individuals who are both socially and economically
disadvantaged as defined in Title 49, Part 26 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR). Describe how you plan to attract DBE
subcontractors.
b. Affirm your firm's commitment to using open book pricing, and
briefly outline your experience with it.
c. Specify what overhead rate your firm will charge.
15. Exceptions to this Request for Statement of Qualifications
The Firm shall certify that it takes no exceptions to this request for SOQ and
the requirements stated within.
16. Addenda to this Request for Statement of Qualifications
The Firm shall confirm in its statement the receipt of all addenda issued
for this request for SOQ. The Firm is not required to include copies of
the actual addenda in its submittal.
VI. SUBMITTAL PROCESS
A. Five signed hardcopies of the SOQ and one electronic copy on cd shall be
submitted in one sealed packaged to the Office of the City Engineer no later than
5:00 PM on Monday, August 18th 2014.
Address to:
Kuna Muthusamy, P.E.
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
City of National City
Department of Engineering & Public Works
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
B. SOQs are to be submitted in sealed packages with the following information
clearly marked on the outside of each package:
1. Name of Firm
2. SOQ Title
3. Package Number (e.g., 1 of , 2 of , etc.)
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C. SOQs shall be submitted according to the requirements set forth in this RFQ.
Failure to adhere to these specifications may be cause for rejection.
D. SOQs submitted by email or facsimile are not acceptable and will not be
considered.
E, 50Qs and/or modifications received subsequent to the hour and date
specified above will not be considered.
F. Late submittals, submittals to the wrong address, and submittals with
inadequate copies are considered non -responsive and will be rejected.
G. Once SOQs have been submitted, the composition of the key team members
shall not be changed without the prior written consent of the City.
H. All Requests for Information (RFIs) or questions regarding this RFQ shall be
submitted by 5:00pm on August 11th 2014 via email to:
km uth usa mv@ nation al cityca. gov.
The City will only respond to written RFIs from firms who have received this
request for SOQ. The City cannot respond to verbal questions submitted by
telephone or in person. Firms interested in receiving a summary of the City's
responses to RFIs may submit an email to the address above upon receipt of
this request for SOQ. All relevant questions and responses shall be shared with
those firms on the list.
Respondents/firms are cautioned that any oral statements made that
materially change any portion of the SOQ are not valid unless subsequently
ratified by formal written addenda to the SOQ. No technical questions that may
materially change any portion of the SOQ will be accepted following the
question due date.
1. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are due to the Office of the City Engineer no later
than August 3rd at 5pm. E01s are strongly encouraged, however they are not
mandatory. EOIs should contain the name of the firm and a statement confirming
interest in this opportunity and the firm's intent to submit a SOQ. EOIs are to be
submitted via email to:
Kuna Muthusamy, P.E.
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
kmuthusamvPnationalcityca.gov
VII. FIRM NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
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The City anticipates selecting one firm and signing a letter of intent with that firm to
undertake an investment grade audit, develop a scope, and source financing, and produce
guaranteed savings figures.
A. A firm selection committee (Committee) of at !east five City staff, stakeholders
and leaders will be established for this project.
B. The Committee will evaluate each firm independently based on the strength of
their written SOQ. Interviews may or may not be conducted with one or more
firms. The Committee will rank the responsive firms as to their qualifications.
Reference checks may be performed at any point in the process to assist with
the evaluations.
The City will enter into negotiations with the highest -ranked firm. Points of
discussion will include contract terms and conditions, insurance requirements,
scope of work, fees, and a Letter of Intent (LOI). If the selected firm and the
Committee are unable to come to mutual terms with the agreement, the
Committee will dismiss said firm and enter into discussions with the next
highest -ranked firm.
C. Upon acceptance of the terms of the LOI and satisfaction of insurance
requirements, the City Engineer will recommend to the City Council approval
of the agreement with the selected firm. Final authority to approve the LOI rests
with the City Council.
VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Only SOQs that meet the specified requirements will be deemed responsive and
will be evaluated. National City may choose to waive specific requirements if it is in
the best of interest of the City to do so. SOQs deemed "responsive" will be
evaluated and score based on the point allocations below.
Criteria
Point Value
Team qualifications and staffing plan
15
Firm experience, project examples and references
25
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Technical and project approach
15
Financing Approach
10
Anticipated energy measures (creativity, breadth and
soundness for basis for development)
5
Anticipated water measures (creativity, breadth and
soundness for basis for development)
5
Anticipated renewable energy generation
opportunities (creativity, breadth and soundness for
5
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basis for development)
Anticipated other measures such as smart -grid
(creativity, breadth and soundness for basis for
development)
5
Approach to maximizing rebates, incentives, grants, etc.
5
Approach to competitive procurement
5
Competitiveness of overhead rate
5
RFQ Total Possible Grade
100 Points
IX. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Reservation of Rights
1. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in the RFQ
or selection process.
2. The City reserves the right to change or cancel, for any or no reason, in
part or in its entirety, this RFQ including but not limited to: submittal
requirements, submittal date, and selection schedule.
3. The City reserves the right to request additional information and/or
clarification from any or all respondents to this RFQ.
4. The City reserves the right to reject all submittals for any reason without
indicating reasons for said rejection.
5. The City does not accept any financial responsibility for any costs incurred by
respondents.
6. Issuance of this request for SOQ does not commit the City to award a contract,
to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this request,
or to procure a contract for services.
7. Selection is dependent upon the negotiation of a mutually acceptable
contract with the successful respondent(s).
B. Nonconforming Terms and Conditions
Any statement that includes terms and conditions that do not conform to the
terms and conditions of this request for SOQ is subject to rejection as non-
responsive. The City of National City reserves the right to permit the
respondent to withdraw non -conforming terms and conditions from its
statement prior to action by the City Council of the City of National City to
award a contract.
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C. Changes to Scope of Services
The City may materially change the scope of services by way of written
addenda to this request for SOQ signed by the City Engineer. Such changes may
include additions, deletions, or other revisions within the general scope of SOQ
requirements. The City may waive the written requirement for a variation in
the scope of services if, in the opinion of the City, such variation does not
materially change the item or its performance within parameters acceptable to
the City.
D. Conflict of Interest
The City has established a policy concerning potential conflict of interest in
project management, design and construction. This policy applies to all
proposers and their proposed firms/sub-firms.
E. Public Information
All statements submitted in response to this request for SOQ become the
property of the City and thus become public records and, as such, may be subject
to public review. Documents may be made available for public review and
copying upon request, after completion of the firm selection process.
Firms who wish to release information regarding the firm selection process,
contract award or data provided by the City at any public hearing must receive
prior written approval from the City before disclosing such information to the
public.
F Applicable Laws, Codes, Fees and Regulations
The contracts awarded shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the State
of California, and any litigation related to the contract or this request for 50Q
shall be brought in the State of California, with a venue of the San Dieeo Superior
Courts. The firms) awarded the contracts shall comply with allapplicable
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
The ESCO shall be responsible for payment of any required permits, licenses, taxes
or fees associated with the execution of the performance contract. The ESCD shall
be responsible for compliance with all applicable codes and laws. All work
performed, related and specified, shall be in accordance with the most current CA
Building Codes & Title 24 etc.
G. Insurance and Bond Requirements
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Before entering into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract, NATIONAL CITY shall
require the ESCO to file with it a payment or a performance bond relating to the
installation of energy savings measures, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the
estimated contract value from a surety company licensed to do business in
California and whose name appears on United States Treasury Department Circular
570.
The successful ESCO shall procure and maintain in effect during the life of the
agreement commercial general liability insurance in amount not less than
$5,000,000 for each occurrence, comprehensive automotive liability insurance in
amount not less than $5,000,000, and workers compensation insurance as
required by California law. Evidence of required insurance shall be submitted
within fifteen (15) calendar days of notice of selection and prior to the
commencement of any work on the project. Failure to provide the insurance
certificates within this time frame shall be cause for the statement to be rejected
as non -responsive. Committee are unable to come to mutual terms with the
agreement, the Committee will dismiss said firm and enter into discussions with
the next highest -ranked firm. The entity/organization selected shall maintain
insurance in full force and effect during the entire period of performance under
the contract(s). Failure to do so shall be cause for termination of the contract(s).
All policies must have a thirty (30) day non -cancellation clause giving the City of
National City thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event a policy is
cancelled.
At the end of each contract year, the City of National City reserves the right
to review insurance requirements and to require more or less coverage
depending on the assessment of risk, the entity/organization's past experience,
and the availability and affordability of increased liability insurance coverage.
Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this contract. If required
insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence"
form, then the entity/organization shall maintain such insurance coverage for
three years after the expiration of the term (and any extensions) of the contract.
H. Independent Contractor Status
The respondent agrees, if selected, that the respondent shall perform the
services as independent contractor(s) and not employee(s) of the City of
National City. The City shall not be considered the employer of the respondent.
The respondent understands, if selected, the respondent shall have the sole
responsibility for deciding the manner and means of providing the services,
except as outlined in the final contract and its attachments or exhibits.
I. Indemnification
16
The respondent agrees, !f selected, to indemnify and hold harmless the City of
National City and all their respective officers and employees from any and all
liability, claims, costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, demands, damages,
expenses, and causes of action as outlined in the contract.
J. Examination of Solicitation
The respondent understands that the information provided herein is intended
solely to assist the respondent in submittal preparation. To the best of the City's
knowledge, the information provided is accurate. However, the City does not
warrant such accuracy, and any errors or omissions subsequentiy determined
will not be construed as a basis for invalidating this solicitation.
Further, by submitting a response to this solicitation, the respondent
represents that he or she has thoroughly examined and become familiar with
work required in the solicitation and is capable of performing quality work and to
achieve the objectives of the City of National City.
Thank you for your interest in working with the City of National City.
Sincerely,
Kuna Muthusamy
Assistant Director of Engineering/Public Works
17
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Ad Order Numbe
0010856A:19
Sales Rep
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Order Taker
Manuel
Order Source
Customer
CITY OF NA 71ONAL CITY
Customer Account
1055817
Customer Address
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD
NATIONAL CITY CA 91950 USA
C,aetomer Pure
(619) 336-4228
Order Confirmation
Pavor Customer
DBA: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY Of NATIONAL CITY
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1055817
Pavor Address
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD
NATIONAL C.TY CA 91950 USA
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(619) 336-4228
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