File #: 24-0077    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 1/31/2024 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/6/2024 Final action: 2/6/2024
Title: Award three contracts for solar arrays: Contract FC00000121 to Ideal Energies LLC for ACF Men's (Rooftop), $934,423.78; Award Contract FC00000122 to Ideal Energies LLC for ACF Men's (Ground), $1,282,155.26; Award Contract FC00000120 to Apadana LLC for Ridgedale, $612,018
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Award three contracts for solar arrays: Contract FC00000121 to Ideal Energies LLC for ACF Men's (Rooftop), $934,423.78; Award Contract FC00000122 to Ideal Energies LLC for ACF Men's (Ground), $1,282,155.26; Award Contract FC00000120 to Apadana LLC for Ridgedale, $612,018
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the award of the following: Contract FC00000121 to Ideal Energies for the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) Men's Rooftop Solar Installation project (Sub Project 1010638, Capital Project 1008701) in the amount of $934,423.78, Contract FC00000122 to Ideal Energies LLC for the ACF Men's Ground Solar Installation project, (Sub Project 1010639, Capital Project 1008701), in the amount of $1,282,155.26, and Contract FC00000120 to Apadana LLC for the Ridgedale Regional Center Solar Installation project (Sub Project 1010637, Capital Project 1008701), in the amount of $612,018 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the county after the performance and payment bonds have been properly executed; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The county has a Climate Action Plan goal that 10% of total community electricity use comes from on-site solar by 2030, and Facility Services is ensuring that goal is reflected in county facilities. The county hired a consultant in 2022 to assess county facilities for on-site solar potential.

Based on this assessment, five arrays at four locations are make up the first project.

This request is to approve contracts for solar arrays at the following locations:
* ACF Men's roof solar installation is located on the roofs of the Industry Building, Resident Dining, and Programs building;
* ACF Men's ground solar installation is in the southern field adjacent to the forestry department; and
* Ridgedale Regional Center.

North Regional Library and NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center are also part of this projec...

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