CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve minutes of the August 18, 2014 regular meeting.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
3. (9/25) Authorize reimbursement of costs to Domain Parkside II, LP, for the purchase and installation of heat exchangers and associated piping needed to interconnect the Parkside V residential complex to the Austin Energy District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $285,760. 4. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Huston-Tillotson University, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 900 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702, for an estimated $34,660 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $346,600 over a 10-year period. 5. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Overlook at Rob Roy - Hills Office Park, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 4611 FM 2244, Austin, Texas 78746, for an estimated $8,460 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $84,600 over a 10-year period. 6. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Overlook at Rob Roy - Lake Pointe Center, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 11612 FM 2244, Austin, Texas 78738, for an estimated $6,618 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $66,180 over a 10-year period. 7. (9/25) Authorize execution of a construction contract with S. J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD., for the Chilled Water Piping Extension from the Crescent Tract to Bowie Street, in the amount of $1,634,619.48 plus a $163,462 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,798,081.48. 8. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727. 9. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060. 10. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124. 11. (10/2) Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with E.ON, Origis Energy or PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC, for a term of up to 25 years for up to 3.2 megawatts of local, solar-generated electricity, in an estimated amount not to exceed $520,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $13,000,000. 12. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of two contracts for the purchase of insulators for Austin Energy with: TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $32,399 and with STUART C. IRBY CO. in an amount not to exceed $29,613, for a total amount not to exceed $62,012. 13. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 60-month service contract with SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES for preventive and corrective maintenance services for the building automation and fire alarm system at the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $357,210. 14. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a contract with RISCO SUPPLY CO. INC. (WBE), for the purchase of ventilation bag filters for four LM6000 gas turbine generators at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center for total contract amount not to exceed $98,991. 15. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the contract with MASTEC NORTH AMERICA, INC., for underground transmission and distribution construction and maintenance services to increase the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $36,488,840. 16. (10/2) Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with PRO SERV INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC., or another qualified offeror to RFP No. NST0401, for the purchase and installation of a stack damper and access platform for the heat recovery steam generator at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not-to-exceed $448,500. 17. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. RML0027, for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $465,000. 18. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to CB Chalk Rock LLC for performing duct diagnostic and improvements at Marquis at Canyon Ridge Apartments located at 12000 Dessau Rd., Austin, Texas 78754, in an amount not to exceed $82,228. 19. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Gables Residential for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Gables Grandview Apartments located at 6500 Champion Grandview Way, Austin, Texas 78750, in an amount not to exceed $172,307. 20. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Laurel Woods Investors LP, for performing energy efficiency improvements at the Laurel Woods Apartments located at 8312 Fathom Circle, Austin, Texas 78750, in an amount not to exceed $131,249. 21. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Post Investment Group for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Mountain Ranch Apartments located at 2425 East Riverside Dr., Austin, Texas 78741, in an amount not to exceed $62,641. 22. (10/23) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with TECHLINE, INC, for the purchase of network protector rebuild services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $10,171,220, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,085,610 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $25,428,050. 23. (10/23) Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) with GRAINGER, INC., for industrial supplies and equipment, to increase the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $13,615,360.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
(10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. RML0027, for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $465,000.
8. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727. 9. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060. 10. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
(10/2) Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with E.ON, Origis Energy or PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC, for a term of up to 25 years for up to 3.2 megawatts of local, solar-generated electricity, in an estimated amount not to exceed $520,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $13,000,000.
Appoint a representative to serve on the Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force per Council Resolution No. 20140828-158
Discussion and possible action on EUC budget working group questions submitted to Austin Energy (Osborne; Butler)
Discussion and possible action regarding Council Resolution No. 20140828-157, including discussion of value of solar rate (Osborne; Butler)
Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Energy's relicensing efforts on STNP. (Osborne; Hadden)
Sep 15, 2014 Electric Utility Commission
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve minutes of the August 18, 2014 regular meeting.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
3. (9/25) Authorize reimbursement of costs to Domain Parkside II, LP, for the purchase and installation of heat exchangers and associated piping needed to interconnect the Parkside V residential complex to the Austin Energy District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $285,760. 4. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Huston-Tillotson University, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 900 Chicon St., Austin, Texas 78702, for an estimated $34,660 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $346,600 over a 10-year period. 5. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Overlook at Rob Roy - Hills Office Park, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 4611 FM 2244, Austin, Texas 78746, for an estimated $8,460 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $84,600 over a 10-year period. 6. (9/25) Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Overlook at Rob Roy - Lake Pointe Center, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 11612 FM 2244, Austin, Texas 78738, for an estimated $6,618 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $66,180 over a 10-year period. 7. (9/25) Authorize execution of a construction contract with S. J. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD., for the Chilled Water Piping Extension from the Crescent Tract to Bowie Street, in the amount of $1,634,619.48 plus a $163,462 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,798,081.48. 8. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727. 9. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060. 10. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124. 11. (10/2) Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with E.ON, Origis Energy or PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC, for a term of up to 25 years for up to 3.2 megawatts of local, solar-generated electricity, in an estimated amount not to exceed $520,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $13,000,000. 12. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of two contracts for the purchase of insulators for Austin Energy with: TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $32,399 and with STUART C. IRBY CO. in an amount not to exceed $29,613, for a total amount not to exceed $62,012. 13. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 60-month service contract with SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES for preventive and corrective maintenance services for the building automation and fire alarm system at the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $357,210. 14. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a contract with RISCO SUPPLY CO. INC. (WBE), for the purchase of ventilation bag filters for four LM6000 gas turbine generators at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center for total contract amount not to exceed $98,991. 15. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the contract with MASTEC NORTH AMERICA, INC., for underground transmission and distribution construction and maintenance services to increase the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $36,488,840. 16. (10/2) Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with PRO SERV INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC., or another qualified offeror to RFP No. NST0401, for the purchase and installation of a stack damper and access platform for the heat recovery steam generator at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not-to-exceed $448,500. 17. (10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. RML0027, for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $465,000. 18. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to CB Chalk Rock LLC for performing duct diagnostic and improvements at Marquis at Canyon Ridge Apartments located at 12000 Dessau Rd., Austin, Texas 78754, in an amount not to exceed $82,228. 19. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Gables Residential for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Gables Grandview Apartments located at 6500 Champion Grandview Way, Austin, Texas 78750, in an amount not to exceed $172,307. 20. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Laurel Woods Investors LP, for performing energy efficiency improvements at the Laurel Woods Apartments located at 8312 Fathom Circle, Austin, Texas 78750, in an amount not to exceed $131,249. 21. (10/2) Approve issuance of a rebate to Post Investment Group for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Mountain Ranch Apartments located at 2425 East Riverside Dr., Austin, Texas 78741, in an amount not to exceed $62,641. 22. (10/23) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with TECHLINE, INC, for the purchase of network protector rebuild services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $10,171,220, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $5,085,610 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $25,428,050. 23. (10/23) Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) with GRAINGER, INC., for industrial supplies and equipment, to increase the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $13,615,360.
(9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
(10/2) Authorize award and execution of a 24-month service contract with NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. RML0027, for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $465,000.
8. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program for the purchase of computer, telephone and network hardware and related maintenance in an amount not to exceed $42,543,727. 9. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services in an amount not to exceed $48,327,060. 10. (9/25) [Shared/Various Depts] Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $22,645,124.
(10/2) Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with E.ON, Origis Energy or PowerFin Texas Solar Projects, LLC, for a term of up to 25 years for up to 3.2 megawatts of local, solar-generated electricity, in an estimated amount not to exceed $520,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $13,000,000.
Appoint a representative to serve on the Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force per Council Resolution No. 20140828-158
Discussion and possible action on EUC budget working group questions submitted to Austin Energy (Osborne; Butler)
Discussion and possible action regarding Council Resolution No. 20140828-157, including discussion of value of solar rate (Osborne; Butler)
Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Energy's relicensing efforts on STNP. (Osborne; Hadden)