Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) with American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP, Inc.) in the amount of $25,000.00, to provide funding for entry into the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program (“Smart Thermostat Program”) and associated services with AMP, Inc. on behalf of the Division of Power - and also to extend the contract term of the existing MSA (which expires on December 31, 2025) through March 31, 2026 to cover the Smart Thermostat Program application window period, which concludes at the end of February, 2026, and allow time to modify the contract for 2026 membership costs.
The funds authorized by this ordinance will cover the costs of services provided by AMP, Inc. which equate to an annual service fee of $80.00 per enrolled thermostat (estimating 306 enrolled thermostats annually) with an anticipated annual cost savings of $159.00 in transmission and capacity charges and expected annual net savings of $79.00 per enrolled thermostat.
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification #24 is $25,000.00. $25,000.00 is allocated for entry into the Smart Thermostat Program and associated services with AMP.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was not known at the time of the initial contract due to the fact that this opportunity was only recently presented to the Division of Power in October, 2025.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: American Municipal Power, Inc. is a non-profit organization for state municipalities that is contracted with the Division of Power to provide purchase power and other services through the previously executed Master Services Agreement, which expires on Decemb...
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