Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with AM Conservation Group, Inc. for the Smart Thermostat Program.
The program will promote energy efficiency and conservation to customers by offering them smart thermostats. The program will operate in conjunction with the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) Enhanced Meter Project in the hopes of unlocking further customer engagement concerning demand response and encouraging off-peak energy use.
AM Conservation Group, Inc. (AMC) will design, develop, and implement an online ecommerce solution branded as the “FlashMarket” to support the City’s Smart Thermostat Program. FlashMarket will enable Division of Power (DOP) customers to redeem instant rebates funded by its Smart Thermostat Program. Eligible customers will be able to choose from three smart thermostats approved by the City and AMC will handle procurement, warehousing, and shipment of smart thermostat orders, and report and invoice for all rebates redeemed for the prior month. Eligible customers are any customer in good standing who can validate with an active DOP account number.
PROCUREMENT:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from February 27, 2024 to March 22, 2024 for the Smart Thermostat Program in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ026973). Two (2) bids, both by majority vendors, were received. Both bids were deemed responsive and were evaluated on April 2, 2024. The evaluation committee determined that AMC submitted the strongest proposal because it displayed a strong understanding of the project scope, how the company plans to implement it, and the company’s past performance that shows a strong working relationship within local government.
MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM:
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s O...
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