HomeMy WebLinkAbout15867RESOLUTION NO. 15867
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$120,000.00 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT CI2406 - JAN '24
MAYORAL RUNOFF ELECTION INTO PROJECT ACCOUNT
CI2450 - FEASIBILITY CITY ELECTRIC STUDY; AWARDING AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 TO GDS ASSOCIATES, A
GEORGIA CORPORATION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN
COLORADO, FOR PROJECT NO. 24-132 CONSULTANT FOR
COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY STUDY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE
SAME
WHEREAS, the Proposal of GDS Associates, Inc., for Project No. 24-132 Consultant for
Comprehensive Energy Strategy Study, has been received and examined; AND,
WHEREAS, the Proposal of GDS Associates, Inc., was determined to be in the best
interest of the City of Pueblo; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Funds in the amount of $120,000 are hereby transferred from Project Account CI2406 -
Jan '24 Mayoral Runoff Election into Project Account CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric Utility.
SECTION 2.
The City Council authorizes Project No. 24-132 Consultant for Comprehensive Energy
Strategy Study to be performed, and the Contract for said services is hereby awarded to GDS
Associates, Inc., a Georgia corporation authorized to do business in Colorado, in the amount of
$300,000.00.
SECTION 3.
Funds for said Agreement shall be paid from Project Account CI2450 - Feasibility City
Electric Utility.
SECTION 4.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City
of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 5.
The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this
Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 6.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: December 23, 2024
BY: Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 23, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$120,000.00 FROM PROJECT ACCOUNT CI2406 - JAN '24 MAYORAL
RUNOFF ELECTION INTO PROJECT ACCOUNT CI2450 - FEASIBILITY
CITY ELECTRIC STUDY; AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000.00 TO GDS ASSOCIATES, A GEORGIA CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN COLORADO, FOR PROJECT NO.
24-132 CONSULTANT FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY
STUDY; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The Resolution transfers $120,000.00 from Project Account CI2406 - Jan '24 Mayoral
Runoff Election into Project Account CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric Utility. This
Resolution also awards an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services to GDS
Associates, Inc., to evaluate the feasibility and strategic options for municipalizing
electric utility assets currently owned by Black Hills Colorado. GDS Associates, Inc.,
was determined to be the most responsible bidder and will be awarded a contract in the
amount of $300,000.00.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution 15776, approved on September 23, 2024, established Project Account
CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric Utility, transferred budgeted and appropriated funds in
the amount of $35,525.16 from Project Account CI2012 - Energy Advocacy Project to
Project Account CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric Utility and transferred funds in the
amount of $150,000 from Public Works Contract Services 10140103-53003 to Project
CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric Utility.
BACKGROUND:
This procurement is necessary to collect the information to determine whether the City
will exercise an "off-ramp" clause in its Franchise Agreement with Black Hills, allowing
for termination of the agreement in August 2025 through a vote of its citizens. The work
that will be provided by GDS Associates, Inc., will be divided into two phases:
1. Phase 1 (Base Award) will include all work necessary to inform and prepare the City
for the special election, such as an initial feasibility analysis, a draft transition plan, and
a public education campaign.
2. Phase 2 (Optional Award) will be exercised by the City if the special election results
favor termination of the Franchise Agreement and if funds are budgeted and
appropriated by the City Council. This phase will focus on developing a comprehensive
transition plan and completing a full feasibility study to ensure a smooth transition to a
public utility.
This resolution awards Phase 1, Base Award in the amount of $300,000.00 to GDS
Associates, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $120,000.00 will be transferred from Project Account CI2406 -
Jan '24 Mayoral Runoff Election into Project Account CI2450 - Feasibility City Electric
Utility.
With respect to the contract award, funding in the amount of $300,000.00 will be paid
from Project Account CI2450 Feasibility City Electric Utility.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will result in the cancelation of the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 24-132 Agreement For City Council
