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DPS Energy Conservation & Facility Infrastructure Improvement Project-$46,548,524
Department of Public Service
Megan Robson (x2306)/Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an energy savings implementation contract with Leopardo Companies for energy conservation measures and facility infrastructure improvements; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $43,788,342 from the Capital Improvement Fund, the appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $760,182 from the General Fund and the expenditure of $2,000,000 from the Toledo Municipal Court Expendable Trust Fund for the purpose of payment of total project costs; making certain findings with respect thereto; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The city owns and operates 137 buildings. An initial evaluation of these buildings was completed by the Department of Public Service staff, and it has been determined that a majority of these buildings are outdated, in part obsolete, and in need of significant repairs and improvements, including improvements that will generate significant operational and energy savings and efficiencies. Eight buildings were selected for the initial project scope based on their age, structure and needs. Due to the large scope of the assessment and implementation of the Project and budgetary constraints, the city is unable to implement the project through the employment of direct labor. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 717.02, in March 2019, the Department of Public Service published a request for proposals seeking to identify qualified vendors who could assist the city in completing the upgrades while guaranteeing energy savings. After careful review and consideration of the responses received to the request for proposals, the city, pursuant to Ordinance 43-20, entered into a contract with Leopardo Companies to prepare an energy conservation report and proposal. On June 5, 2020 Leopardo Companie...
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