REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Electrical Consultants, Inc. for System Expansion Planning Services for Silicon Valley Power
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
As discussed as part of Silicon Valley Power's (SVP) regular Council updates, SVP's electric load has increased by almost 50% over the last decade and is projected to continue significant growth over the next decade. In 2014, SVP recorded an annual instantaneous peak approximately equal to 485 Megawatts (MW) and in 2024, SVP recorded an annual instantaneous peak approximately equal to 722MW. Load growth will continue to increase in this manner as a result of new development. To assist with meeting future electric demand growth, SVP requires additional support and expertise from consultants to conduct ongoing detailed system planning.
Transmission Planning is conducted on an annual cycle consisting of short term and long-term capital improvement planning currently on a rolling 15-year horizon to accommodate the additional electric load growth. In 2020, after the City completed a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) process, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) to develop a System Expansion Plan with a maximum compensation of $850,000. In 2021, the City approved a first amendment to this agreement which, among other things, extended the term through December 31, 2023. On July 18, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute the second amendment to the Agreement with ECI to extend the term through December 31, 2025, and increase the maximum compensation from $850,000 to $1,500,000.
ECI supports SVP staff throughout the year to complete known recurring work assignments and special studies as they arise. Specifically, some examples of...
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