AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2022-216R, approving a services contract with McCamant Consulting Services, LLC for the provision of Wholesale Power and Utility Consulting Services in the estimated annual amount of $92,400.00 with up to $7,700.00 in reimbursable expenses annually and authorizing up to three optional additional one-year renewals; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 20, 2022
Department: SMTX Utilities, Tyler J. Hjorth, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing & Contracting Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $100,100
Account Number: 21006316.52230
Funds Available: FY23: $543,000
Account Name: Professional Services
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution 2018-146R approving $71,500 annually with maximum term of four years. Resolution 2017-149R for the final renewal option extending the agreement to September 30, 2018.
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Background Information:
The City’s has contracted for personal services with Frank McCamant, McCamant Consulting, LLC for professional wholesale power and utility consulting services since 2011. The current contract will expire September 30, 2022.
Services include but are not limited to a variety of very specialized services relating to the electric power market, regulatory developments, formal market pricing options, negotiating and finalizing customer supply options and intermittent progressive power generation options, to name a few. Frank McCamant, McCamant Consulting, LLC is the most qualified to provide wholesale power and utility consulting services to the City to include wholesale power supply and electrical financial performance recommendations, analysis and recommendations.
This request is to award a contract 222-305 to Frank McCamant, McCamant Consulting, LLC for the annual fixed fee $92,400.00 and an amount up to $7,700.00 for reimbursable expenses annually beginning October 1, 2022; and including three additional one-year renewal options to be awarded administratively.
Personal services are exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to LGC 252.022(a)(4).
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
Adoption and approval of Resolution 2018-146R on August 21, 2018.
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Recommendation:
Awarding an agreement 222-305 with McCamant Consulting LLC for the fixed amount of $92,400 annually plus an amount not to exceed $7,700.00 for reimbursable expenses to provide professional wholesale power and utility consulting services.