PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION FOR 20-0429
FPD Board Agenda 11-17-2020
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Constellation New Energy, Inc. (formerly Constellation Energy Services, Inc.), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Contract for purchase and delivery of electricity
Contract Value: $425,000.00
Contract period: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2021
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021 $425,000.00
Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas 51001.540024
Contract Number(s): #74000008474
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: On 10/20/2020, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Forest Preserves contract with Ameresco, Inc. (Agenda No. 20-0363) to advise the Forest Preserves on the procurement of electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy for its facilities. Ameresco has advised the Forest Preserves to enter into a contract with Constellation New Energy for one year. The negotiated rates for the Forest Preserves and Cook County are the same, however, each entity is recommended to have its own agreement. The Forest Preserves and Cook County staff worked together on creating an aligned utilities management program that supports shared goals related to sustainability and fiscal responsibility. The Forest Preserves and Cook County are executing the same strategic approach at the recommendation of Ameresco.
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