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Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Staff Recommendation to the Board of Education Design/Build Contract For The Installation of Photovoltaic Systems District Wide September 28, 2010. Agenda. Background Project Timeline Evaluation Methodology & Criteria Comparison of Proposals Shortlist
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Mt. Diablo Unified School District Staff Recommendation to the Board of Education Design/Build Contract For The Installation of Photovoltaic Systems District Wide September 28, 2010
Agenda • Background • Project Timeline • Evaluation Methodology & Criteria • Comparison of Proposals • Shortlist • Recommendations
MDUSD Solar: Intangible Benefits • Environmental • Economic • Curricular • Community
MDUSD Solar: Intangible Benefits • Environmental (emissions): -A 10 MW solar system has the effect of removing 2130 cars off the road/yr -A 10 MW solar system has the effect of planting or saving 300,000 trees/yr -It takes 364 tons of trees/11 tons of coal to produce the power produced by a 10MW system (50,000 lbs of CO2)
MDUSD Solar: Intangible Benefits • Economic: -Local employment opportunities (trades, consultants, service sector)- during and after construction -Domestic/local production of materials
MDUSD Solar: Intangible Benefits • Curricular: -Opportunities for experiential learning -Alignment with curriculum -Real-Time Data Monitoring Activities (math and science)/Kiosk -Guest Speaking -Lesson Plans
MDUSD Solar: Intangible Benefits • Community: -Underscores corporate integrity and visibility as both fiscal and environmental stewards -Affirms MDUSD’s larger role and obligation as a leader and community role model
Background • RFP process is complete (chronology on following slide) • Proposal Review Committee has completed its evaluation of proposers • Staff is now seeking authorization to enter into contract negotiations with recommended proposer • Also identify the second-place proposer as a back-up
Evaluative Criteria“Best combination of…” • Price • Initial System (Capital) Cost • Long Term utility cost savings • Cost per unit output/production • Operating/Maintenance Costs • Performance Guarantee (20 years) • Experience(K-12) • Proven Performance • Organizational Qualifications • Technology • Use of Local labor • Overall Quality of RFP(including interview)
Evaluation Challenge Finding the best balance of financial benefit, delivery capability, and long-term performance
Proposing Entities D/B FirmPrimary Sub/PartSystem Size SolCit Helix 11.208 MWdc Van/Pars (JV) Rosendin/ 12.600 MWdc Solar Power SunPow Taber/Del Monte 11.191 MWdc Roeb/Emard(JV) Emard 12.785 MWdc
Recommendation • Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to enter into negotiations with SunPower for the following reasons: • Depth of experience with solar in K-12 setting • Capacity to implement project of this size • Strength of technology offering • Comprehensive performance guarantee • Robust O&M and monitoring capabilities • Savings to District • The SunPower proposal represents the best balance of financial benefit, minimal delivery risk, and long-term performance
Recommendation (cont.) • Engage SolarCity as a secondary firm in the event contract negotiations with SunPower do not progress or conclude to the District’s satisfaction