professional services agreement - gerald colbert

ut may foster a sense of school pride and community ownership which may improve attitudes
towards learning. The implementation of the Facilities Master Plan is our first step in that
direction.
DISCUSSION
The scope of the project is to provide an energy plan to reduce the District overall energy cost:
I. General Services
o Assist the District in overall communication and implementation of its adopted Energy and
Water Efficiency Plan. Help to achieve the District's goal of reducing overall energy cost by 5%
in the first year, as well as the 2 nd and 3'd year, by implementing practices, measures and
procedures outlined in the Energy Plan.
o Provide support of the program with necessary training of personnel, assist in management of
Pacific Gas & Electric energy audit implementation.
o Act as District Liaison in coordinating activities between school sites, Division of Facilities and
Grounds Planning, and outside agencies in the energy conservation community.
o Identify and assist in the management of processes necessary to successfully establish the new
Energy Plan District-wide.
2. Training
o Assist in coordination of training District Personnel, including but not limited to custodial
services, principals, teachers and maintenance and operation staff to increase awareness, and
encourage energy efficient cultural behavior.
o Coordinate collection/distribution of energy efficient materials, resources and supplies. Ensure
materials and other pertinent programs are made available to appropriate district staff.
3. Implementation ofPG&E Audits and Recommendation
o Coordinate with PG&E, school site administrators and the District's Facilities Planning Division
(Facilities Planning, Buildings & Grounds, Custodial Services) on implementing PG&E energy
audit recommendations.
o Work with PG&E to coordinate Phase 2 of school site energy audits, and pursuer the availability
of grants and other funding incentives to assist in coverage of implementation costs.
BENEFITS
Achieve an overall reduction in the District's energy usage, improvement in equipment performance and
development of energy efficiency into new design and construction projects. Overall improvement of
energy practices in order to reduce emissions that contributes to environmental pollution. Improve
overall quality of educational facilities. Ensure faculty, staff and students in the District are well
educated and informed on the importance of energy conservation.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding source for this project is General Obligation Bond-Measure A.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval by Board of Education for a Professional Services Agreement with Gerald Colbert on
behalf of the District for Consulting Services at PG&E Energy Water Plan for
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