TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions.
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2. SUMMARY
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217.10, in July 2025, the City of Orange issued a Request for Qualifications/Proposals for energy conservation, performance contracting, and power purchase agreement(s). The intent was to identify qualified energy service companies to evaluate City facilities, identify possible projects, and help facilitate the construction of those projects at no upfront cost to the City of Orange. After receiving and evaluating the submitted Statements of Qualifications/Proposals, staff rated Willdan Energy Solutions as the most qualified firm. The intent of this item is to approve an Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions to conduct an Energy and Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit of City of Orange facilities.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve an Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions to conduct an Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total costs for the Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit is $70,000. This amount will not be paid upfront. If at the conclusion of the Investment Grade Audit, the City decides not to move forward with any of the proposed projects, this amount will need to be paid to Willdan Energy Solutions. If the City proceeds with any of the projects that were evaluated as part of the Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit, then the $70,000 will be rolled into the project financing.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section (GCS) 4217 authorizes agencies to bypass typical bidding requirements so public entities may accelerate energy efficient upgrade c...
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