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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_14-2014_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This agreement for the provision of services associated with the Strategic Plan Strategies ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 4th day of February, 2014 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City)" and Atkins North America, Inc.("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" and, together, as the "Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Consultant agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 —ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT 1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide program ramp-up, energy efficiency education program for decision makers, energy action plan, final plan and reporting tool, and final program report for the City's Quality of Life Department (the "Services"). 1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services. ARTICLE 2— SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit "A," entitled "Scope of Services," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2.2 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the perfolinance of this Agreement including, but not limited to State prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE 3 —RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY 3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist Consultant in performing the Services. 3.2 City designates Fred Cardenas, Quality of Life Director, as City's representative with respect to performance of the Services, and such person shall have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services. ARTICLE 4—PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 4.1 Consultant shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," entitled "Project Schedule," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall commence within ten (10) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement. 1 C:AUsers\23649\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc 4.2 If Consultant's Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to the City, consistent with City Council adopted policy for the same. It shall be the obligation of Consultant to obtain a copy of such policy from City Staff. ARTICLE 5 —PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of Fifty-Six Thousand, Five dollars ($56,005). City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount, in accordance with Exhibit"C" entitled"Project Costs," and based upon the hourly rates shown in Exhibit"D,"entitled "Rate Schedule." Both Exhibits "C" and "D" are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 5.1 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the Services performed, the dates the Services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the project. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice. 5.2 All notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail should be addressed as follows: City Consultant Fred Cardenas, Director Michael Hendrix Quality of Life Department Principal Project Director City of Redlands Atkins North America, Inc. 35 Cajon Street, Suite 222 650 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 460 P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) San Bernardino, Ca 92408 Redlands, CA 92373 When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States Mail. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices and payments are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3. ARTICLE 6—INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the duration of its performance of the Services. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a provision 2 C:AUsers\23649\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. 6.2 Consultant shall secure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance throughout the duration of its performance of the Services in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with an insurance carrier acceptable to City as described in Exhibit "C," entitled "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 6.3 Consultant shall secure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. 6.4 Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim made. 6.5 Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles used in connection with Consultant's provision of the Services, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City. 6.6 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure to act by Consultant, its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services. ARTICLE 7—CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any real property that may be the subject of this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement. 7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant: 3 CAUsers\23649\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc A. Does not make or participate in: (i) the making or any City governmental decisions regarding approval of a rate, rule or regulation, or the adoption or enforcement of laws; (ii) the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of City permits, licenses, applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorization or entitlements; (iii) authoring City to enter into, modify or renew a contract; (iv) granting City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract; (v) granting City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item; (vi) adopting, or granting City approval of policies, standards or guidelines for City or for any subdivision thereof. B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity, participate in making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in City's Conflict of interest Code under Government Code section 87302. 7.3 In the event City officially determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests, Consultant shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, State of Economic Interests with the City Clerks' office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the City Clerk. ARTICLE 8 —GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 8.1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the tei ins or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the use of in-house counsel by a Party. 8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of City and in strict compliance with the terms, and conditions of this Agreement. 8.3 Project related documents, records, drawings, designs, cost estimates, electronic data files, databases and any other documents developed by Consultant in connection with its performance of the Services, and any copyright interest in such documents, shall become the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon completion of the Services, or upon the request of City. Any reuse of such documents, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at City's sole risk. 8.4 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees, except as herein set forth. Consultant shall supply necessary tools and instrumentalities required to perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account 4 C:\Users\23649\AppData\LocalWlicrosoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc only, and in no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant shall have no authority, express by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation. 8.5 Unless earlier terminated as provided for below, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion and acceptance of the Services by City; provided, however this Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing 30 days prior written notice to Consultant (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of City's intent to terminate. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant's compensation shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and, within five (5) days of the date of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make available to City, copies (in both hard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of project related data, design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date of termination. 8.6 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Consultant. 8.7 This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference, represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein, and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, an amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and Consultant. 8.8 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 8.9 If one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this Agreement. 5 C:AUsers\23649\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorizes representative of the City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement. CITY OF REDLANDS (Th By: 4 -41 'kJ) By: Pete Aguilar, Mayor Michael Hendrix, Principal Project Director Attest: SF Sa n, City Clerk 6 CAUsers\23649\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\VDJHNFYM\Prof Sery agreement Atkins.doc Exhibit A 1. Technical Approach and Proposed Schedules Scope of work The following scope of work has been developed to meet the objectives of the RFP, to provide an implementable plan that is aligned with the latest approaches and methodologies for climate action planning, and to assist staff in developing an education program that facilitates implementation. Task 1: Program Ramp-Up Atkins will attend a Program kickoff meeting with the City's project director, project manager,the SCE representative, and other appropriate staff to discuss project management procedures, including invoicing terms and communication protocols, and to refine the work program to meet SCE and City's staff time needs, budget constraints, and schedule. Deliverables: • Kickoff meeting, including agenda and summary notes • Revised project schedule • Monthly SCE's Invoicing and Reporting Tool completed for the month's work effort • Monthly status reports to the City project manager • Regular communication with City project manager Task 2: Energy Efficiency Education Program for Key Decision Makers Task 2.1 Assessment and Planning Report for the EE Education Program for Key Decision Makers Atkins will assist the City in reviewing and assessing existing training programs for energy efficiency. We will include training programs offered by SCE, CaISEEC, IHACI, CALBO, and others as researched by Atkins. Atkins will identify the most effective programs for each training component, which will include, at a minimum: - Background on why energy efficiency planning is necessary - The role of the federal, state, and local governments and other agencies in developing effective strategies for energy efficiency - Summary of existing energy efficiency efforts and what current programs are available, including funding sources, and effectiveness - Summary of the EAP and how that plan will be implemented, including: o specific codes and how staff will review plans to ensure codes are being met o incentive programs and how what program requirements are to obtain incentives o how to accurately track and report information regarding programs - Discussion on what sensitive topics may be brought up by community members and how to address them - Other topics as applicable 1 Gaps in the existing resources will be identified during this process and Atkins will describe how these gaps may be filled. In addition, Atkins will work with staff to: - Identify the policy statement that the City will promote as the purpose of the program - Prepare a draft agenda with potential topics and speakers - Prepare a list of potential attendees, including City staff who will be responsible for EAP implementation, key decision-makers who will need to understand and promote the EAP, manager-level staff who will build general internal support for the program, and city staff who interact with the public, such as a public relations specialist for external promotion of the EAP. Due to time constraints and the Ievel of information needed by the varied participants, Atkins will identify education "sections", whereby staff need only attend portions of the training that pertain to their role. - Develop pre-and post-training surveys to assess the level of effectiveness of the training - Develop a plan to elicit meaningful feedback from the training so that recommendations for enhancements can be made. Deliverables: • Draft and Final Report Task 2.2 Curriculum for the Energy Efficiency Education Program for Key Decision Makers and Promotional Materials Atkins will use the resources and best-practices identified from Task 2.1 to develop a 1-day curriculum Program. As discussed, the Program will be broken into sections that will be targeted to specific audiences, although all participants will be encouraged to join the full Program. Atkins will finalize speaker selection and work with speakers to develop summary materials or presentations that will be used in the Program. Atkins will also work with staff to prepare promotional materials for the Program. All materials will be "branded" to match the EAP Report, thereby creating consistency throughout the Program, EAP development, and ongoing implementation. Promotional materials will be developed that are graphically engaging and informative to maximize participation. Prior to the Program, Atkins will develop a schedule and package of materials to the City, SCE, and others as needed for review at least 3 weeks prior to the Program. Changes and edits will be incorporated into a final curriculum that will be provided to all participants. Deliverables: • Draft and Final Curriculum • Draft and Final Promotional Materials 2 Task 2.3 Conduct the Energy Efficiency Education Program for Key City Decision Makers Atkins will assist the City in running the Program for the City consistent with the curriculum developed in Task 2.2. Due to Atkins' knowledge of the materials being used to develop the City's EAP, it is likely that Atkins staff will also be speakers in the program, but speakers will be diverse and likely include energy-efficiency experts, planners who develop and help implement code, SCE staff, and others. Atkins will distribute surveys before and after the meeting to determine participant interest, engagement, and education on energy-efficiency topics that will be used in Task 2.4. Atkins will be responsible for keeping the program on-track and on-schedule. Deliverable: • Participation in the Education Program Task 2.4 Assess Value and Benefits of the Energy Efficiency Education Program for Key City Decision Makers Atkins will use data collected prior to, during, and after the Program to analyze the effectiveness of the program, including: - The percentage of participants invited that attended the Program - The survey results, to determine the effectiveness of the Program - A summary of the feedback, to develop recommendations for improving the Program's curriculum Atkins will summarize this information for City staff and use the input for Task 2.5 Task 2.5 Plan for Sharing Lessons Learned/Best Practices with Other Local Governments Using the information gathered in Task 2.4 and throughout the development of the Program, Atkins will prepare a report that summarized the Program, its effectiveness, and how it could be improved for other jurisdictions. In addition, Atkins will describe lessons learned throughout the Program. Atkins will summarize areas where information may need to be tailored for different jurisdictions, which speakers were the most effective, and how the overall Program, agenda, promotion, and delivery were received. This unique approach to educating key participants in the implementation and promotion of the EAP is one that can be built upon and made more efficient as the basic curriculum is developed. Deliverables: • Lessons Learned/Best Practices Report 3 Task 3: Customized Energy Action Plan (EAP) Task 3.1: EAP Assessment and Planning Report(A+P Report) Atkins will review existing energy and GHG inventory resources for the City and develop an A+P Report for the development of an EAP, including: • Summary of current energy and emissions data, projections, and reduction targets. • Summary of recommended updates to energy and emissions data, projections, and reduction targets. • Timeline of work products and completion of EAP. • Detailed description and justification of recommended updates including detailed methodology proposed, data collection process and staff involvement, and recommendations for adopting the final EAP. • Approaches to community input. The summary information will provide an at-a-glance summary of what the City has completed at the community and municipal levels to date as wellas what updates are proposed. Similarly, the timeline will provide the City a reference for when the final EAP may be anticipated and the milestones along the way. The A+P Report will also include detailed descriptions for what updates are recommended, including the following: • Consistency with the 2013 Community Protocol, which is the current methodology for developing community-wide energy and emissions inventories (such as including water- related emissions) • Updating forecasts with revised SCAG growth forecasts(currently being drafted and reviewed by jurisdiction) • The need for energy and emissions projections beyond 2020 • Other updates that reflect SCE requirements and recommendations by the State in the 2013 Scoping Plan Update • The A+P Report will detail the process for collecting additional data and the staff involvement anticipated, so the jurisdictions will understand their commitment level. The A+P Report will also describe the benefits of continuing with full development of the EAP including: • Continuing Redlands'tradition of regional collaboration. • Describing the co-benefits of implementing an EAP and CAP such as improved air quality and public health. • Demonstrating consistency with State of California recommendations and regional planning documents, such as the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and the RTP/SCS. • Participating in regional energy efficiency efforts, while maintaining a local voice throughout the process. The A+P Report will describe how the EAP may be adopted by the municipality, from adoption as a visioning document to the first step toward developing a qualified streamlining document under CEQA, which may facilitate CEQA review for new development. Atkins will recommend the appropriate next steps, including CEQA review (likely an Addendum to the City chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan EIR) based on the final EAP and a review of other municipal documents, such as the Redlands Economic Development Action Plan, the General Plan and General Plan EIR, the Housing Element Update, and the Report on Community Vision. Finally, the A+P Report will recommend approaches to public involvement. The outreach approach may differ by jurisdiction, but may include the following: 4 . • Websites. Citywebsite can be useful to provide information such as project updates and meeting notifications. SANBAG also has an extensive website that could be used to inform a wide audience of the program or host webinars. • Social media.A recent report indicated that social media is used by Redlands to provide information—these could be enhanced to provide two-way communication, including polls. • Community forums.While it is often difficult to solicit meaningful input from conventional public outreach forums, they can provide a more interactive platform than online postings. Strategically hosting these forums during farmer's markets or other community events can attract a wide audience and meaningful participation. • Stakeholder forums.Targeting interested stakeholders from the project's onset, including business owners and environmental groups, can demonstrate engagement and facilitate support of the EAP. • Specialized outreach. Traditional print media and multilingual services may be recommended in certain communities to provide better access to information. A mix of public outreach may elicit the widest audience, and Atkins will work with Redlands to formulate the right amount and type of outreach for this project. In addition, Atkins staff will be available to meet with City staff at this critical point in the work program to review the A+P Report. The draft EAP template will be provided to the City for comment and review. Deliverables: • Draft EAP template • Revised EAP template incorporating comments Task 3.2: Inventories, Long-term Forecasts, and Targets (IFT) Task 3.2 will build upon the existing work completed by the City. Redlands currently has community energy and emissions inventories for 2008; the IFT will include a municipal inventory for 2008 consistent with the City chapter in the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and updates to the community inventory, if needed, as described in Task 3.1 (A+P Report). The process for developing the municipal inventory and potential update to the community inventory will have been detailed in the A+P Report, including collecting the following information: • Electricity, natural gas, and water consumption data from SCE, Southern California Gas Company, and other relevant utilities and water districts • Population, employment, and land use information from SCAG for the current and projected years • Municipal data, such as an inventory of electric equipment used by the City, the number of employees, and energy consumption • A study on how electricity is consumed within the community the City serves The IFT will also identify future forecast years for estimating BAU inventories. Future forecasts should include year 2020 in order to have an AB 32-compliant reduction target(i.e., reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 or its surrogate—reduce emissions to 15 percent below existing baseline emission levels by 2020). We would recommend developing a forecast year beyond 2020 and will recommend a year, such as 2030 or 2035, that is consistent with state recommendations and the future General Plan update horizon year, or other land use documents, such as the RTP/SCS. 5 The IFT will consist of adjusted BAU forecasts including energy and GHG reductions from federal and state measures that do not require regional or local action. State and federal energy and GHG emissions reductions are primarily achieved through regulations, such as Title 24 standards and the renewable energy portfolio for utilities. Measures regulated and implemented through the state and federal government achieve reductions without additional actions by local communities. Reductions attributed to federal and state measures will be included to show likely future energy and emissions. Next, the IFT will identify reduction goals consistent with the reduction target chosen by Redlands in the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and current recommendations by the State and SCE. The SCE criterion is to have an achievable energy use reduction goal to be met by 2020. The sub- region is in an ideal position of fulfilling the State recommendations by having a 2008 energy and emissions inventory; the 2009 Scoping Plan developed by the state includes a recommended 2020 goal for local governments that is 15 percent below"current" levels (taken to mean 2005- 2008). Additional post 2020 targets will be reviewed to provide consistency with General Plan horizon years. Based on the adjusted BAU forecast and the reduction targets, it is likely that there will be energy and associated emissions that need to be reduced to meet the target. This is referred to as the gap, or the local portion of reductions needed. The IFT will identify the emissions gap for each participating municipality. Deliverables: • Draft 1FT Task 3.3: Customized EAP Measures Building on the SCE Energy Leader Partnership Program, the Redlands chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan, and other energy efficiency efforts already established in Redlands, we will work with the City to identify all current energy efficient programs, level of energy reductions to date, anticipated reductions through ongoing participation in the programs (based on historic data), and costs and savings related to the programs. Next, we will review the potential to increase participation in these programs (e.g., how to move a municipality from gold to platinum) to maximize existing programs and resources.We will coordinate with agencies such as SANBAG and SCAG that are also developing regional energy efficiency programs that could support, fund, or provide benefits to the existing energy efficiency and GHG reduction programs in Redlands. Atkins will prioritize municipal energy efficiency projects based on costs, savings, and the expected pay-back period expected of these projects. Atkins will provide potential funding mechanisms to implement these municipal projects including potential grant funding. Finally, we will include recommended programs that can be added to existing and planned projects to offer additional energy efficiencies in the City and review potential funding mechanisms. These new or expanded programs will be provided in the draft EAP and included in the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools as a menu of options so new development can choose programs that would be feasible for participation in demonstrating their fare share contribution to energy efficiency. Atkins will estimate the potential energy and GHG emissions reductions associated with each program and present preliminary findings the City. Atkins will also estimate the initial and ongoing costs and benefits as well as payback period for each program. In addition, Atkins will identify the co-benefits of each program, such as increased public health through increased bicycling programs, and potential funding sources for each program. 6 Finally, as part of this task, Atkins will provide an energy and emissions monitoring and implementation tool (EMIT)framework to maximize the potential success of these programs and allow for easy reporting to the municipality's leaders, SANBAG, SCAG, SCE, or other interested parties. The EMIT framework will be completely compatible with to the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools to provide a consistent reporting mechanism that will be Excel-based. Deliverables: • Menu of energy and GHG reduction programs, • Calculation of energy and GHG reduction potential and whether targets are being met • Measures with EMIT framework Task 3.4: Stakeholder Outreach Atkins will assist the City in a Stakeholder forum. Atkins recommends collaborating with SANBAG in stakeholder outreach since SANBAG will be holding stakeholder outreach forums for the CAP Implementation Tools project. Including the Redlands EAP Stakeholder forum with the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools Stakeholder forum would benefit both agencies and give a better perspective to stakeholders of how these two projects interrelate. Atkins will provide a draft PowerPoint presentation and provide handouts explaining the EAP, the Redlands chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan, the Redlands component of the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools, and how these three projects interrelate. After the conclusion of the Stakeholder forum, Atkins will provide a Report on Stakeholder input both from the forum and other Stakeholder outreach efforts (website and social media: See Task 3.1 above). Deliverables: • Stakeholder forum handouts • Presentation at the Stakeholder forum • Stakeholder outreach input Report Task 35: Draft EAP and Reporting Tools Atkins will provide a draft Energy Action Plan(EAP)and reporting tools for the City. The draft EAP will contain a summary of existing energy and GHG emissions inventories, future BAU and adjusted BAU energy and emissions, energy and GHG emissions reduction targets, and measures and programs that will achieve those targets. The document will be produced in an easy-to-read format that provides the details necessary for EAP implementers and reviewers, but puts the majority of the technical information in appendices. We propose soliciting photos from the community for these documents as part of the outreach process, which will enhance the look of the document and provide greater community connection. The document will be produced in MS Word so that information can be easily updated or transferred to other reporting documents without specialized software. The template will likely contain, at a minimum,the following chapters: • Chapter 1: Climate Change Science and Planning. Describe climate change, energy efficiency, and why the City is undertaking EAP development. Describe existing regulations and benefits of an EAP including CEQA streamlining and public health. 7 • Chapter 2: Energy and Emissions Inventory, Forecast, and Targets. Present the existing energy use and GHG emissions inventories and projected energy and emissions by sector. The chapter will include a business-as-usual (BAU)forecast and adjusted BAU forecast, which will include applicable federal and state measures that result in lowering energy use and GHG emissions without further action by the City. The chapter will conclude with the "gap"of remaining reductions needed to meet the targets through local or regional measures. To help the reader visualize this information, graphic depictions of the inventories, forecasts, targets, and gap analysis will be provided. • Chapter 3: Energy Efficiency Strategies and GHG Reduction Measures. Describe the regional and local energy efficiency measures and actions that will lead to energy efficiencies and GHG emissions reductions. Measures are presented by sector and include the level of energy and GHG reductions anticipated, level of implementation (mandatory or voluntary), responsible staff or agency for implementation, and co-benefits (such as increased public health)for each action. This chapter will highlight the efforts Redlands has made through the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and other sustainability programs the City has implemented. Graphic depictions and photo examples of the energy efficiency strategies and GHG reduction measures will be provided to facilitate the reader's understanding of these strategies and measures. • Chapter 4: EAP Implementation. Describe the public participation, inclusion of the EAP as an energy chapter in the City's Climate Action Plan, environmental review, and ongoing monitoring processes. • Appendices. Detailed methodology and assumptions so that the document and all calculations are transparent. Based on the discussion and comments from Task 3.3, Atkins will prepare an Emissions Monitoring and Implementation Tool (EMIT) as discussed in Task 3.3. The tool will be completely compatible with the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools and include the following tabs: • Plan-at-a-Glance Summary tab of information, including historic and anticipated energy and emissions, with and without an EAP. It will also show progress to date of total energy and emissions per year(as entered by the user) and the energy and emissions targets. • Input tab for users to input annual data, including electricity, natural gas, water, vehicle miles traveled, and waste data for municipal and community emissions. Input units will be based on how data would be provided to the municipality, such as kilowatt hours for electricity. • Summary tabs that show, in tabular and graphic format, energy consumption (kWh for electricity and BTU for natural gas), GHG emissions (metric tons of CO2-equivalent), and cost data by sector and year, allowing several methods for evaluating and reporting data and showing annual progress • Strategy Summary tab that identifies the measures the City will implement as well as the timing of implementation. This will be flexible to allow users to enter additional measures in the future. • Input Year tab that will show a summary of the user-inputted data including consumption, emissions, and cost data for reporting annual energy and emissions. • Default and User-Defined Options tab that will allow the user to define specific emissions factors or cost data, if available. Otherwise the tool will use default factors that will be defined in the tool. • Instructions tab that provides easy-to-understand instructions to the user. Atkins will populate the tool with data from the EAP Report; therefore, staff will not be required to input any data until the next energy and emissions inventory is conducted. Atkins will conduct a half 8 day workshop training for City staff.The training will consist of an interactive classroom format through which Atkins staff will distribute the tool to participants and walk them through the use of the tool. Additional Atkins staff will be available for one-on-one guidance during the instruction. Atkins will present the Summary EAP Report findings and an overview of the tool to City staff, and deliver the reports electronically to City staff for comment and review. Deliverables: • Draft EAP • Draft monitoring tools • Tool training workshop • Presentation of results to the EAP committee Task 3.6: Final EAP and Reporting Tools Atkins will incorporate comments from City staff into the final EAP and provide the documents to the City. Atkins will incorporate comments on the tool in order to make it more user friendly and to make any necessary adjustments.Atkins will provide City staff the final tools for distribution. Deliverables: • Final EAP • Final monitoring tools Task 4: Invoicing and Reporting Atkins will provide monthly invoicing and reports on the work effort completed each month using the SCE IR Tool. The IR tool includes an Excel based timecard for each employee showing the hours worked on each task and brief description of work. The IR tool including the Excel based timecards will be submitted to City staff by the 5th calendar day of the month so that the City is able to submit to the SCE CPM on or before the 15th calendar day of the month. Deliverables: • Monthly IR tool filled out with SCE compliant invoices and monthly reports on project progress. Task 6: Final Program Report After completion of the project Atkins will provide a Final Program Report reviewing the Program's progress, lessons learned, and accomplishments using the SCE Final Report Template. City staff can edit the Final Report as deemed necessary and submit to SCE. Deliverables: • Final Program Report. 9 EXHIBIT `B' Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 11.. Approach and Methodology Proposed project schedule The following timeline is based on the deliverable dates provided in the RFR Task Description • Date Task 1: Project Kickoff meeting Determined by SCE after the issuance of the NTP Task 1: Completed IR tool IR Tool training plus 5 business days Task 2: Draft A+P Report for EE Education Program NIP plus 2.5 months Task 2: Final A+P Report for EE Education Program NTP plus 3 months • Task 2: Draft Curriculum for EE Education Program NTP plus 6 months Task 3:A+P Report for EAP NTP plus 6 months. Task 2: Final Curriculum for EE Education Program NTP plus 7 months Task 3: IFT NTP plus 7 months Task 3: Measures NTP plus 8 months Task 2: Conduct EE Education Program NTP plus 8 months Task 3: Stakeholder Outreach forum NTP plus 8 mpnths Task 3: Draft EAP NTP plus 8 months Task 3: Final EAP NIP plus 9 months Task 2:Assess value&benefits of EE Education Program NTP plus 10 months Task 2: Plan for sharing Lessons Learned/best practices NTP plus 11 months Task 4:Invoicin and Reporting Monthly Task 5: Final Program Report NTP plus 12 months Task 3:Adoption of EAP by City Council NTP plus 16 months • • • 0414 J373/1 0114 Atkins!Proposal for City of Redlands EXHIBIT 'C' Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency I PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: PROPOSAL COVER PAGE Name of Firm, Entity or Organization: Atkins North America, Inc. Federal Employer Identification Number(EIN): 59-0896138 State of California License Number(If Applicable): N/A Name of Contact Person: Michael Hendrix Title: Principal Project Director-Air Quality and Climate Change E-Mail Address: michaeihendrix@atkirrsglobal.com Mailing Address: 650 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 460 Street Address (if different): City, State, Zip: San Bernardino, CA 92408 Telephone: 909.521.3765 Fax: 909.890.3610 Organizatioi Corporation ] Partnership® Proprietorship❑ Joint Venture Other If Corporation: Date of Incorporation: February 29, 1960 State of Incorporation: Florida States Registered in as Foreign Corporation: California • Authorized Signature: .. Print Name: Terri S.Avila . • Signature: Title: Vice President, Environmental West Phone: 310.893.2323 This document must be completed and returned with your Submittal. 0414.037871.0114 • Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 1 2 PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION Submit To:City of Redlands Quality of Life Department CITY OF REDLANDS • 35 Cajon Street,Suite 222 Redlands,CA 92373 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP)CERTIFICATION Phone 909-798-7507 Fax 909-798-7697 AND ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT DUE DATE: January 7,2014 DUE TIME: 2:00pm TITLE: RFP FOR STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY VENDOR NAME: PHONE NUMBER: Atkins North America, Inc. 909.521.3765 VENDOR MAILING ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: • 650 East Hospitality Lane,Suite 460 909.890.3610 CITYISTATEIZIP: E-MAIL ADDRESS: San Bernardino, CA 92408 michael.hendrix@atkinsglobaLcom "I,the undersigned,certify that I have reviewed the addenda listed below(list all addenda received to date). I understand that timely commencement will be considered in award of this RFP and that cancellation of award will be considered if commencement lime is not met,and that untimely commencement may be cause for assessment of liquidated damages claims. I further certify that the services will meet or exceed the RFP requirements. I, the undersigned, declare that I have carefully examined the RFP, specifications, terms and conditions as applicable for this Request, and that I am thoroughly familiar with all provisions and the quality and type of coverage and services specified. I further declare that I have not divulged,discussed,or compared this RFP with any other Offer or and have not colluded with any offerors or parties to an RFP whatsoever for any fraudulent purpose." #1 • Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# "I certify that this quote is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting an RFP for the same material,supplies,equipment or services and is In all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. 1 agree to abide by all conditions of this RFP and certify that I am authorized to sign this response and that the offer is in compliance with all requirements of the RFP, including but not limited to certification requirements. In conducting offers with an agency for the City of Redlands respondent agrees that if this proposal is accepted,the respondent will convey,sell,assign,or transfer to the City all rights,title and Interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the anti-trust laws of the United States for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or services purchased or acquired by the City. At the City's discretion,such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing agency renders final payment to the respondent." Terri S.Avila, Vice President, Environmental West January 7, 2014 Authorized Agent Name,Title(Print) Authorized Signature Date This form must be completed and returned with your Submittal U,.14 U3/0/1 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands ATKINS Direct Costs DESCRIPTION TOTALS Pt Task Type Quantity Unit Unit Cost Cost Travel,Meeting 1per person 4 VARIES $150.00 $600.00 Travel, Meeting+1 4 VARIES $50.00 $200.00 Printing 20 VARIES $100.00 $2,000.00 • • TOTAL. $2 800 • Final Fee EstimateRedlands_CLxlsm-1/7/2014 Budget Summary Task No. Task Description Cost Percent of Total 1 Program Ramp Up&Kickoff $ 1,560 3% 2 EE Eductation Program $ 16,290 29% 3 Customized EAP $ 27,825 50% 4 Project Management $ 4,860 9% 5 Final Program Report $ 2,670 5% expenses $ 2,800 5% Total • $ 56,005 100% Detailed Labor Hours and Cost ATKINS Page 1 of i TASK DESCRIPTION LABOR CODE/STAF HOURS TOTALS Pt Task Task/Sub SSW SSII Sill SII AS SPEC - • - - - - HOURS FEE MH CL HD ST JK RC - - - - - - A i / 1 Kickoff Meeting 4 4 8 $1,560 2.1 A+P for EE Education Program 2 4 16 8 30 $3,550 2.2 Curricuum for EE Education 2 4 32 16 • 54 $5,990 2.3 Conduct EE Education Program 4 8 8 20 $3,460 _ 2.4 Assess EE Education Program 1 4 8 2 . 15 $1,795 2.5.. Plan for Sharing Lessons Learned 1 4 4 2 11 $1,495 3.1 A&P Report 2 4 4 4 12 26 $2,950 3.2 IFT 2 4 20 4 20 50 $5,550 3.3 Measures 4 4 4 8 16 36 $5,080 3.4 Stakeholder Forum 4 8 20 32 $3,400 3.5' Draft EAP&Reporting Tools 5 12 12 48 77 $7,545 3.6 Final EAP& Reporting Tools 2 4 2 4 20 32 $3,300 4 Invoicing and Reporting 4 24 28 $4,860 5 Final Program Report 2 4 6 12 24 $2,670 Ssly ssll Sill_ SD AS SPEC - - - - - - PAGE TOTALS TOTAL-THIS PAGE 39 72 46 34 200. 52 443 $53,205 TOTAL-ALL PAGES 39 72 46 34 200 52 443 $53,205 Final Fee EstimateRedlands CL.xlsm-1/7/2014 Exhibit D Rate Schedule Michael Cheryl Heather Sharon Janelle Rebecca Hendrix Laskowski Dubois Toland Kassarjian Cole Principal Project Senior Associate Public Scientist in Charge Manager Scientist Scientist Outreach Total Total Total $225/Hr $165/Hr $125/Hr $110/Hr $75/Hr $155/Hr Hours By Cost By Cost By Task No. Task Description Hours Hours_ Hours Hours Hours Hours Sub-Task Sub-task Task 1 Kickoff Meeting 4 4 I 8 $ 1,560 Task 1 Total: $ 1,560 2.1 A+P for EE Education Program 2 4 16 8 30 $ 3,550 2.2 1Curricuum for EE Education 2 4 ;--- 32 16 54 $ 5,990 2.3 Conduct EE Education Program 4 8 j 8 20 $ 3,460 2.4 Assess EE Education Program 1 4 ! 8 2 15 $ 1,795 2.5 Plan for Sharing Lessons Learned 1 4 I 4 2 11 $ 1,495 Task 2 Total: $ 16,290 3.1 A&P Report 2 4 4 4 12 26 $ 2,950 3.2 [FT 2 4 20 4 20 { 50 $ 5,550 3.3 Measures 4 4 j j 4 8 16 36 $ 5,080 3.4 Stakeholder Forum 4 ! 8 20 I 32 $ 3,400 3.5 Draft EAP&Reporting Tools 5 j 12 12 48 77 $ 7,545 3.6 !Final EAP&Reporting Tools 2 4 2 4 20 32 $ 3,300 ( J —— Task 3 Total: $ 27,825 4 !Invoicing and Reporting 4 24 28 $ 4,860 ___ ___ ! _ Task 4 Total: $ 4,860 5 Final Program Report 2 ( 4 J 6 12 _— 24 $ 2,670 Task S Total: $ 2,670 'Total Hours by each Staff Member 39 72 46 34 200 52 443 $ 53,205 Expenses (printing,meetings etc): $ 2,800 Total Cost(Labor+Expenses): $ 56,005 ATTACHMENT "B" Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency ( PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: PROPOSAL COVER PAGE Name of Firm, Entity or Organization: Atkins North America, Inc, Federal Employer Identification Number(EIN): 59-0896138 State of California License Number(If Applicable): N/A Name of Contact Person: Michael Hendrix Title: Principal Project Director-Air Quality and Climate Change E-Mail Address: michael.hendrix@atkinsglobal.com Mailing Address: 650 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 460 Street Address (if different): City, State,Zip: San Bernardino,CA 92408 Telephone: 909.521.3765 Fax: 909.890.3610 Organizatioi Corporation I21c Partnership❑ Proprietorship® Joint Venture 1=1 Other If Corporation: Date of Incorporation: February 29, 1960 State of Incorporation: Florida States Registered in as Foreign Corporation: California Authorized Signature: Print Name: Terri S.. vila Signature: Title: Vice President, Environmental West Phone: 310.893.2323 This document must be completed and returned with your Submittal. 0414.037871.01m Atkins i Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 12 • • PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION Submit To:City of Redlands Quality of Life Department CITY OF REDLANDS 35 Cajon Street,Suite 222 Redlands,CA 92373 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP)CERTIFICATION Phone 909-798-7507 ' Fax 909-798-7697 AND ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT DUE DATE: January 7, 2014 DUE TIME: 2:00pm TITLE: RFP FOR STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY VENDOR NAME: PHONE NUMBER: Atkins North America, Inc. 909.521.3765 VENDOR MAILING ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: 650 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 460 909.890.3610 • CITY/STATEIZIP: _ E-MAIL ADDRESS: San Bernardino, CA 92408 michael.hendrix@atkinsglobal.com 1,the undersigned,certify that I have reviewed the addenda listed below(list all addenda received to date). I understand that timely commencement will be considered In award of this RFP and that cancellation of award will be considered if commencement time is not met,and that untimely commencement may be cause for assessment of liquidated damages claims. I further certify that the services will meet or exceed the RFP requirements. I, the undersigned, declare that I have carefully examined the REP, specifications, terms and conditions as applicable for this Request, and that l am thoroughly familiar with all provisions and the quality and type of coverage and services specified. I further declare that I have not divulged,discussed,or compared this REP with any other Offer or and have not colluded with any offerors or parties to an RFP whatsoever for any fraudulent purpose." #1 • Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# Addendum# "I certify that this quote is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting an RFP for the same material,supplies,equipment or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by ail conditions of this RFP and certify that I am authorized to sign this response and that the offer Is In compliance with all requirements of the RFP, including but not limited to certification requirements. in conducting offers with an agency for the City of Redlands respondent agrees that if this proposal is accepted,the respondent will convey,sell,assign,or transfer to the City all rights,title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the anti-trust laws of the United States for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or services purchased or acquired by the City. At the City's discretion,such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing agency renders final payment to the respondent" / Terri S.Avila, f • Vice President, Environmental West '' January 7, 2014 Authorized Agent Name,Title(Print) Authorized Signature Date This form must be completed and returned with your Submittal 0414.03787 I,[i l:i Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Fnergy Efficiency 1 3 Executive Summary Contents Atkins is also working with the San Bernardino Proposal Cover Page Associated Governments(SANBAG) in completing the San Bernardino County Regional GHG Reduction Plan. Proposer's Certification 2 The City of Redlands is a Participating City in that plan. Atkins knows first hand the details in the Redlands • Executive Summary 3 City chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and Approach and Methodology 5 can complement that work in this forthcoming Energy Action Plan for the City.Atkins is also working with the Firm Information/Organization 13 Western Riverside Council of Governments(WRCOG) in Staffing 16 completing energy action plans for 11 jurisdictions. These qualifications and experience provide the City References 19 with unmatched ability to integrate this project into the Exceptions or Deviations to Specifications 20 other energy efficiency and GHG emission reduction programs Redlands is conducting,without repeating Fee/Cost Proposal submitted separately work that is already completed and integrating it into a broader cohesive program.Atkins can provide the strategies that allow Redlands to implement the energy Company overview action plan and climate action plan so that the City • remains economically competitive. Atkins is a local firm with a national presence.We have 123 professionals located in four southern California Relevant experience offices(San Bernardino, San Diego,Orange, and Los Angeles). Our San Bernardino office is just 20 minutes Atkins has extensive public agency experience as both • from the City offices.Atkins' corporate structure a client and as a key stakeholder in projects.This enables us to draw upon the technical resources of the experience includes working with SCE,WRCOG, and entire firm,as needed,to successfully accomplish any the 11 participating cities on 11 Energy Action Plans assignment. Our large volume of repeat business-90 that provide the sub-regional implementation of the percent—reflects the firm's commitment to: California long-range Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan: Key staff on this project has also worked with the • Professionally complete assignments on time and settlement agreement between the AG Office and within budget. the County of San Bernardino, requiring the County • Seek innovative, but practical solutions to problems to provide a CAP during the General Plan Update. In when more traditional approaches do not meet the developing the settlement agreement,Atkins worked client's needs. with the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and South Qualifications overview Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD).Atkins has also worked with the California Energy Commission Atkins is a recognized expert in providing sustainability (CEC), Southern California Association of Governments planning,climate action planning,energy planning (SCAG),and more than 50 local county and city elements, energy efficiency projects, and greenhouse governments during development of energy efficiency gas(GHG)emissions inventories in compliance with planning and climate action planning projects. energy efficiency planning grants by SCE, San Diego Gas &Electric(SDG&E),and the Strategic Growth Council Approach overview (SGC).Atkins assisted San Bernardino County during the settlement agreement between the California Attorney Atkins proposes to use the work, data,and information General's(AG)Office and the County that resulted in already completed and gathered during the development the County's GHG Reduction Plan.The assistance Atkins of the Redlands Chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction provided the County turned an adversarial relationship Plan administered by SANBAG. We will take that between the AG's Office and the County to one of information and data—including energy use and baseline collaboration. In addition,the business-friendly approach inventories, forecasting,target setting,and reduction that Atkins designed into the County's GHG Reduction measures—focused on energy efficiency and renewable Plan provided an implementation strategy that was energy and configure it in a format suitable for SCE. economically competitive for development. 0414 03141 .0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 14 • Executive Summary Because of our past work, including the WRCOG energy Atkins proposes a strategy in implementing the energy action plans, Atkins can efficiently use this information efficiency and GHG reduction measures in a business- in a way that will streamline the project and integrate it friendly manner that will keep the City economically as an energy chapter in a comprehensive climate action competitive in attracting development and provide plan for the City.Through the SANBAG project,Atkins economic growth that thrives and is sustainable. has already engaged many of the stakeholders that Finally, Atkins proposes a scope of work that • will be interested in this project including the Building incorporates three projects into one:The Redlands Industry Association (BIA),AG's Office, and Center chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan,the for Biological Diversity(CBD).Atkins has successfully SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools, and the Energy balanced the needs of these stakeholders to keep their Action Plan proposed here. Incorporating these three participation in the SANBAG project positive.We can do projects will result in a synergy that will allow Redlands this for Redlands as well. to take the greatest advantage of all three efforts and Atkins proposes energy action plan monitoring tools build them into a comprehensive effort. that will be completely compatible with the SANBAG CAP implementation tools.This means that City staff will have software tools for this project to allow efficient input that will also populate the SANBAG tools,and can monitor progress on both energy efficiency and comprehensive GHG emissions reductions.This will reduce City staff time and stress in monitoring the various energy efficiency and GHG reduction programs. • • • • • • 041403/fir(.311,i Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency l 5 Approach and Methodology Redlands has demonstrated its commitment to increasing political context and sensitivities and how to work environmental quality and awareness among its residents toward consent and support among stakeholders. and local businesses while maintaining economic • Demonstrated results in climate action planning. prosperity through effective sub-regional coordination. Having an adopted plan is one thing. However, Now, Redlands is taking the next step in climate action implementing a plan and tracking the results in energy planning by creating an energy efficiency document efficiency and GHG reductions is the real purpose of through the development of an Energy Action Plan(EAP). climate action planning. Our team has assisted local The Atkins team is well positioned to help Redlands meet governments throughout southern California in both this objective—we have worked on similar projects and drafting plans and implementing CAPs,which includes bring our unmatched experience and expertise to augment conducting outreach and information sessions to the - your work and raise it to the next level.We offer our public,stakeholders,and decision-makers to build best practices to expedite this process and will maximize consensus for the project throughout the community. Redlands and SANBAG's resources with tools we have In addition,the Atkins team includes seasoned already developed. professionals who understand funding time constraints and are immediately available to meet the proposed schedule. Our team views itself as an extension of staff that • can provide technical expertise and innovative The Atkins team of experts has the knowledge approaches to enhance the sustainability and skill sets to move expeditiously to prepare commitment of Redlands.We have brought quality products. together an unparalleled team with the capacity and expertise that will complement Redlands We believe we are uniquely positioned to complete the staff in developing an Energy Action Plan. work program and will build upon the abundance of existing resources as a starting point to take advantage of • SANBAG and Atkins'work done to date. Atkins offers the following benefits: Scope of work • Unmatched expertise that enables expedience and cost-effectiveness.Our team is completing nearly The following scope of work has been developed identical SCE-administered Energy Action Plans for to meet the objectives of the RFP,to provide an Western Riverside Council of Governments(WRCOG), implementable plan that is aligned with the latest including an energy efficiency chapter and monitoring approaches and methodologies for climate action tools for 11 jurisdictions. Our team has also worked planning, and to assist staff in developing an education with the San Bernardino Associated Governments program that facilitates implementation. (SANBAG)in the development of the San Bernardino County Regional GHG Reduction Plan and Redlands Task 1: Program Ramp-Up is a Participating City in that work. We understand Proper project coordination is essential to having a project • the level of coordination and management needed completed time and on budget, • to successfully complete an energy action plan that complements the work Redlands has already done. In Atkins'approach to effective project management includes addition,we have developed many templates and tools clear communication from the onset of the project.A that are transferrable to this project,which will help kickoff meeting allows staff and the consultant team to expedite the project and keep it on budget. meet and develop an understanding of the final product. • Local knowledge.While the City understands the We will attend a Program kickoff meeting with the City's • local context better than anyone else,the Atkins team project director,project manager,the SCE representative, has worked on the Redlands chapter of the SANBAG and other appropriate staff to discuss project management project and has completed numerous CAPs and energy procedures,including invoicing terms and communication efficiency planning documents under SCE-administered protocols, and to refine the work program to meet SCE and grant program in the region.We understand the City's staff time needs, budget constraints,and schedule. p.j187I 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 16 Approach and Methodology Deliverables: - incentive programs and how/what program • Kickoff meeting,including agenda and summary notes requirements are to obtain incentives how to accurately track and report information • Revised project schedule regarding programs . • Monthly SCE Invoicing and Reporting Tool completed • Discussion on what sensitive topics may be brought up for the month's work effortby community members and how to address them • Monthly status reports to the City project manager • Other topics as applicable • Regular communication with City project manager During this process,Atkins will identify gaps in existing Task 2: Energy Efficiency Education resources and describe how these gaps may be filled. Program for Key Decision Makers The A+P Report will detail the process for collecting additional data and the staff involvement anticipated, Plans are only effective if they are properly implemented. so the jurisdictions will understand their commitment Key decision-makers need to understand the process level.The A-i-P Report will also describe the benefits of by which the EAP has been developed;the City's role in continuing with full development of the EAP including: • implementation;resources available for implementation, • Identify the policy statement that the City will promote such as funding sources;and how to converse on the topic as the purpose of the program to build consensus instead of divisions among potentially divergent groups.Technical detail, while important for the • Prepare a draft agenda with potential topics and speakers EAP development itself,can be summarized in a non- • Prepare a list of potential attendees,including City confusing yet still informative manner. The Atkins team staff who will be responsible for EAP implementation, has conducted public forums and webinars, presented at key decision-makers who will need to understand and • Council and Board meetings,and met with environmental promote the EAP, manager-level staff who will build and business groups.We have also led educational lectures general internal support for the program,and city staff through professional workshops and in a classroom who interact with the public,such as a public relations setting;therefore,we are well-experienced to help the City specialist for external promotion of the EAR Due to . develop an educational program that will be effective and time constraints and the level of information needed can be used as a template for other jurisdictions. by the varied participants,Atkins will identify education "sections",whereby staff need only attend portions of Task 2.1 Assessment and Planning Report the training that pertain to their role. (A-iP Report)for the EE Education • Develop pre-and post-training surveys to assess the Program for Key Decision Makers level of effectiveness of the training Atkins will assist the City in reviewing and assessing • Develop a plan to elicit meaningful feedback from the existing training programs for energy efficiency.We will training so that recommendations for enhancements include training programs offered by SCE, Ca1SEEC,IHACI, can be made. CALBO,and others as researched by Atkins.Atkins will Deliverables: identify the most effective programs for each training component,which may include: • Draft and final report • Background on why energy efficiency planning is necessary Task 2.2 Curriculum for the Energy Efficiency • The role of the federal, state, and local governments Education Program for Key Decision and other agencies in developing effective strategies for Makers and Promotional Materials energy efficiency Atkins will use the resources and best-practices identified • Summary of existing energy efficiency efforts and from Task 2.1 to develop a 1-day curriculum Program. what current programs are available, including funding As discussed,the Program will be broken into sections sources,and effectiveness that will be targeted to specific audiences,although all • Summary of the EAP and how that plan will be participants will be encouraged to join the full Program. implemented, including: Atkins will finalize speaker selection and work with - specific codes and how staff will review plans to speakers to develop summary materials or presentations ensure codes are being met that will be used in the Program. 0,114 037871 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 17 Approach and Methodology • Atkins will also work with staff to prepare promotional Task 2.5 Plan for Sharing Lessons Learned/Best materials for the Program.All materials will be "branded" Practices with Other Local Governments to match the EAP Report,thereby creating consistency Using the information gathered in Task 2.4 and throughout throughout the Program, EAP development,and ongoing the development of the Program,Atkins will prepare a implementation. Promotional materials will be developed report that summarized the Program,its effectiveness, that are graphically engaging and informative to and how it could be improved for other jurisdictions. maximize participation. In addition,Atkins will describe lessons learned Prior to the Program,Atkins will develop a schedule and throughout the Program.Atkins will summarize areas package of materials to the City, SCE,and others as where information may need to be tailored for different needed for review at least 3 weeks prior to the Program. jurisdictions,which speakers were the most effective,and Changes and edits will be incorporated into a final how the overall Program,agenda, promotion,and delivery curriculum that will be provided to all participants. were received.This unique approach to educating key Deliverables• participants in the implementation and promotion of the • EAP is one that can be built upon and made more efficient • Draft and Final Curriculum as the basic curriculum is developed. • Draft and Final Promotional Materials Task 3: Customized Energy Action Plan Task 2.3 Conduct the Energy Efficiency Education The City of Redlands as a Participating City in the San Program for Key City Decision Makers Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction • Atkins will assist the City in running the Program for the Plan(Regional GHG Reduction Plan)administered by City consistent with the curriculum developed in Task 2.2. SANBAG has a unique opportunity of combining the Due to Atkins'knowledge of the materials being used to work already completed,with the grant funded SANBAG develop the City's EAP, it is likely that Atkins staff will also Climate Action Plan Implementation Tools set to begin be speakers in the Program, but speakers will be diverse in February 2014, and the work in this SCE administered and likely include energy-efficiency experts,planners who grant funded project to implement a set of comprehensive develop and help implement code, SCE staff,and others. energy efficiency and GHG reduction programs without redundancy. Ideally,all of these efforts will result in Atkins will distribute surveys before and after the meeting to a completed climate action plan for the City.Atkins determine participant interest, engagement,and education proposes to assist the City in drafting a customized EAP on energy-efficiency topics that will be used in Task 2.4. that utilizes the work already completed and complements • Atkins will be responsible for keeping the Program on-track the other GHG emission reduction efforts of the City into and on-schedule. a cohesive program.As such,the customized EAP will Deliverables: become the "energy chapter" in the City's forthcoming Climate Action Plan.The following subtasks provide a • Participation in the Education Program detailed scope of work needed to complete the EAP. Task 2.4 Assess Value and Benefits of the Task 3.1: EAP Assessment and Planning Report Energy Efficiency Education Program Task 3.1 is an important step in summarizing what has for Key City Decision Makers been accomplished to date and identifying areas to Atkins will use data collected prior to,during,and update or supplement,which will provide the City an EAP after the Program to analyze the effectiveness of the that is consistent with the Redlands chapter of the San Program, including: Bernardino County Regional GHG Reduction Plan and state approaches in energy efficiency and GHG emission • The percentage of participants invited that attended reductions.The A+P Report is also important in obtaining the Program City staff buy-in through review and edits from City staff, • The survey results,to determine the effectiveness of ensuring climate planning collaboration within the various the Program City departments.Atkins will review existing energy and • A summary of the feedback,to develop recommendations GHG inventory resources for the City and develop an A+P • for improving the Program's curriculumReport for the development of an EAP,including: Atkins will summarize this information for City staff and use the input for Task 2.5 0.11403/371 011,1 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 8 • • Approach and Methodology • Summary of current energy and emissions data, recommend the appropriate next steps,including CEQA projections,and reduction targets. review(likely an Addendum to the City chapter of the • Summary of recommended updates to energy and Regional GHG Reduction Plan EIR)based on the final EAP emissions data, projections,and reduction targets. and a review of other municipal documents,such as the • Timeline of work products and completion of EAP. Redlands Economic Development Action Plan,the General • Detailed description and justification of recommended Plan and General Plan EIR,the Housing Element Update, and the Report on Community Vision. updates including detailed methodology proposed, data collection process and staff involvement,and Finally,the A+F Report will recommend approaches to recommendations for adopting the final EAP. public involvement.The outreach approach may differ by • Approaches to community input. jurisdiction,but may include the following: The summary information will provide an at-a-glance • Websites. City website can be useful to provide summary of what the City has completed at the information such as project updates and meeting community and municipal levels to date as wellas what notifications. SANBAG also has an extensive website updates are proposed. Similarly,the timeline will provide that could be used to inform a wide audience of the the City a reference for when the final EAP may be program or host webinars. anticipated and the milestones along the way.The A+P • Social media.A recent report indicated that social Report will also include detailed descriptions for what media is used by Redlands to provide information— updates are recommended, including the following: these could be enhanced to provide two-way • Consistency with the 2013 Community Protocol,which communication,including polls. is the current methodology for developing community- • Community forums.While it is often difficult to solicit wide energy and emissions inventories(such as including meaningful input from conventional public outreach water-related emissions) forums,they can provide a more interactive platform • Updating forecasts with revised SLAG growth forecasts than online postings.Strategically hosting these forums . during farmer's (currently being drafted and reviewed by jurisdiction) markets or other community events can attract a wide audience and meaningful participation. • The need for energy and emissions projections beyond 2020 • Stakeholder forums.Targeting interested stakeholders • Other updates that reflect SCE requirements and from the project's onset, including business owners and recommendations by the State in the 2013 Scoping environmental groups, can demonstrate engagement Plan Update and facilitate support of the EAP. • The A+P Report will detail the process for collecting • Specialized outreach.Traditional print media and additional data and the staff involvement anticipated, multilingual services may be recommended in certain so the jurisdictions will understand their commitment communities to provide better access to information. level.The A-FP Report will also describe the benefits of continuing with full development of the EAP including: A mix of public outreach may elicit the widest audience, • - Continuing Redlands'tradition of regional and Atkins will work with Redlands to formulate the right collaboration. amount and type of outreach for this project. - Describing the co-benefits of implementing an In addition,Atkins staff will be available to meet with City EAP and CAP such as improved air quality and staff at this critical point in the work program to review public health. the A+P Report. - Demonstrating consistency with State of California recommendations and regional planning Task 3.2: Inventories, Long-term Forecasts,and documents,such as the Regional GHG Reduction Targets(IFT) Plan and the RTP/SCS. The IFT takes the inventories, forecasts and target - Participating in regional energy efficiency setting work already done in the Redlands Chapter of efforts,while maintaining a local voice the Regional GHG Reduction Plan, adding a municipal throughout the process. inventory and forecasts and provides a comprehensive The A+P Report will describe how the EAP may be look at energy and GHG emissions in the City by providing adopted by the municipality,from adoption as a visioning consistent energy and GHG emissions inventories for document to the first step toward developing a qualified municipal operations and the community,assessing what streamlining document under CEQA,which may future energy use and GHG emissions are likely to be facilitate CEQA review for new development.Atkins will under a business-as-usual(BAU)scenario and an adjusted 0414.03/811 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 19 Approach and Methodology . BAU scenario that incorporates existing federal and state Next,the IFT will identify reduction goals consistent with the actions, and recommending SCE compliant targets for reduction target chosen by Redlands in the Regional GHG future energy consumption and emissions.The IFT sets Reduction Plan and current recommendations by the State • the stage for what level of local action must be taken to and SCE.The SCE criterion is to have an achievable energy meet the recommended targets and allow an informed use reduction goal to be met by 2020.The sub-region is conversation to begin among participants regarding how in an ideal position of fulfilling the State recommendations reductions can best be met. by having a 2008 energy and emissions inventory;the Task 3.2 will build upon the existing work completed 2009 Scoping Plan developed by the state includes a by the City. Redlands currently has community energy recommended 2020 goal for local governments that is 15 and emissions inventories for 2008;the IFT will include percent below "current" levels(taken to mean 2005-2008). • a municipal inventory for 2008 consistent with the City Additional post 2020 targets will be reviewed to provide chapter in the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and updates consistency with General Plan horizon years. to the community inventory, if needed, as described Based on the adjusted BAU forecast and the reduction in Task 3.1 (A+P Report)The process for developing targets, it is likely that there will be energy and associated the municipal inventory and potential update to the emissions that need to be reduced to meet the target.This community inventory will have been detailed in the A+P is referred to as the gap,or the local portion of reductions Report, including collecting the following information: needed. The IFT Reports will identify the emissions gap for • Electricity, natural gas, and water consumption data each participating municipality. from SCE,Southern California Gas Company, and other Deliverables: relevant utilities and water districts • Draft IFT • Population, employment,and land use information from SCAG for the current and projected years Task 3.3: Customized EAP Measures • Municipal data,such as an inventory of electric Building on the SCE Energy Leader Partnership Program, equipment used by the City,the number of employees, the Redlands chapter of the Regional GHG Reduction Plan, and energy consumption and other energy efficiency efforts already established in • A study on how electricity is consumed within the Redlands,we will work with the City to identify all current community the City serves energy efficient programs,level of energy reductions to The IFT will also identifyfuture forecastyears for date,anticipated reductions through ongoing participation in the programs(based on historic data), and costs and estimating BAU inventories.Future forecasts should savings related to the programs. Next,we will review include year 2020 in order to have an AB 32-compliant the potential to increase participation in these programs reduction target(i.e., reduce emissions to 1990 levels by (e.g.,how to move a municipality from gold to platinum) 2020 or its surrogate—reduce emissions to 15 percent to maximize existing programs and resources.We will below existing baseline emission levels by 2020).We coordinate with agencies such as SANBAG and SCAG that would recommend developing a forecast year beyond are also developing regional energy efficiency programs 2020 and will recommend a year, such as 2030 or 2035, that could support,fund,or provide benefits to the existing that is consistent with state recommendations and the energy efficiency and GHG reduction programs in Redlands. future General Plan update horizon year,or other land use documents, such as the RTP/SCS. Atkins will prioritize municipal energy efficiency projects The 1FT will consist of adjusted BAU forecasts includingbased on costs,savings,and the expected pay-back period expected of these projects.Atkins will provide potential energy and GHG reductions from federal and state funding mechanisms to implement these municipal . measures that do not require regional or local action. projects including potential grant funding. State and federal energy and GHG emissions reductions are primarily achieved through regulations,such as Title Finally,we will include recommended programs that 24 standards and the renewable energy portfolio for can be added to existing and planned projects to offer utilities. Measures regulated and implemented through the additional energy efficiencies in the City and review state and federal government achieve reductions without potential funding mechanisms.These new or expanded additional actions by local communities. Reductions programs will be provided in the draft EAP and included attributed to federal and state measures will be included to in the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools as a menu of show likely future energy and emissions. options so new development can choose programs that would be feasible for participation in demonstrating their fare share contribution to energy efficiency. 041,10-3/8/10,14 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 110 • Approach and Methodology • Atkins will estimate the potential energy and GHG Task 3.5: Draft EAP and Reporting Tools emissions reductions associated with each program and The draft EAP will contain a summary of existing energy present preliminary findings the City.Atkins will also and GHG emissions inventories,future BAU and adjusted estimate the initial and ongoing costs and benefits as well BAU energy and emissions,energy and GHG emissions as payback period for each program. In addition,Atkins will reduction targets,and measures and programs that will identify the co-benefits of each program,such as increased achieve those targets.The document will be produced in public health through increased bicycling programs,and an easy-to-read format that provides the details necessary potential funding sources for each program. for EAP implementers and reviewers,but puts the majority Finally,as part of this task,Atkins will provide an energy of the technical information in appendices.We propose and emissions monitoring and implementation tool(EMIT) soliciting photos from the community for these documents framework to maximize the potential success of these as part of the outreach process,which will enhance the programs and allow for easy reporting to the municipality's look of the document and provide greater community leaders, SANBAG, SCAG, SCE,or other interested parties. connection.The document will be produced in MS Word The EMIT framework will be completely compatible with so that information can be easily updated or transferred to to the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools to provide a other reporting documents without specialized software. consistent reporting mechanism that will be Excel-based. The template will likely contain,at a minimum,the Deliverables: following chapters: • Menu of energy and GHG reduction programs, • Chapter 1:Climate Change Science and Planning. Describe climate change, energy efficiency, and why the • Calculation of energy and GHG reduction potential and City is undertaking EAP development. Describe existing whether targets are being met regulations and benefits of an EAP including CEQA • Measures with EMIT framework streamlining and public health. • Task 3.4: Stakeholder Outreach • Chapter 2:Energy and Emissions Inventory, Subsequent to completion of Task 3.3 is a good time to Forecast,and Targets.Present the existing energy This is because stakeholders will use and GHG emissions inventories and projected solicit Stakeholder input. energy and emissions by sector.The chapter will include have enough data and context to provide meaningful a business-as-usual(BAU)forecast and adjusted BALI input and allow focus to a Stakeholder forum.Atkins will forecast,which will include applicable federal and assist the City in a Stakeholder forum.Atkins recommends state measures that result in lowering energy use and collaborating with SANBAG in stakeholder outreach since GHG emissions without further action by the City.The SANBAG will be holding stakeholder outreach forums chapter will conclude with the "gap" of remaining for the CAP Implementation Tools project.Including the reductions needed to meet the targets through local Redlands EAP Stakeholder forum with the SANBAG CAP or regional measures.To help the reader visualize this Implementation Tools Stakeholder forum would benefit information,graphic depictions of the inventories, both agencies and give a better perspective to stakeholders forecasts, targets, and gap analysis will be provided. of how these two projects interrelate.Atkins will provide a draft PowerPoint presentation and provide handouts • Chapter 3:Energy Efficiency Strategies and GHG explaining the EAP,the Redlands chapter of the Regional Reduction Measures. Describe the regional and local GHG Reduction Plan,the Redlands component of the energy efficiency measures and actions that will lead SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools,and how these three to energy efficiencies and GHG emissions reductions. projects interrelate.After the conclusion of the Stakeholder Measures are presented by sector and include the level forum,Atkins will provide a Report on Stakeholder input of energy and GHG reductions anticipated, level of both from the forum and other Stakeholder outreach implementation(mandatory or voluntary),responsible efforts(website and social media: See Task 3.1 above). staff or agency for implementation,and co-benefits ' Deliverables: (such as increased public health)for each action.This chapter will highlight the efforts Redlands has made • Stakeholder forum handouts through the Regional GHG Reduction Plan and other • Presentation at the Stakeholder forum sustainability programs the City has implemented. • Stakeholder outreach input Report Graphic depictions and photo examples of the energy efficiency strategies and GHG reduction measures will be provided to facilitate the reader's understanding of these strategies and measures. 0114 03i8 )ai•,s Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 111 Approach and Methodology • Chapter 4:EAP Implementation.Describe the public Atkins will present the Summary EAP Report findings participation, inclusion of the EAP as an energy chapter and an overview of the tool to City staff, and deliver the in the City's Climate Action Plan, environmental review, reports electronically to City staff for comment and review. and ongoing monitoring processes, Deliverables: • Appendices. Detailed methodology and assumptions so • Draft EAP that the document and all calculations are transparent. • Draft monitoring tools Based on the discussion and comments from Task 3.3, • Tool training workshop Atkins will prepare an EMIT as discussed in Task 3.3.The • Presentation of results to the EAP committee tool will be completely compatible with the SANBAG CAP Implementation Tools and include the following tabs: Task 3.6: Final EAP and Reporting Tools • Plan-at-a-Glance Summary tab of information, Atkins will incorporate comments from City staff into the including historic and anticipated energy and emissions, final EAP and provide the documents to the City.Atkins with and without an EAP. It will also show progress to will incorporate comments on the tool in order to make it date of total energy and emissions per year(as entered more user friendly and to make any necessary adjustments. by the user)and the energy and emissions targets. Atkins will provide City staff the final tools for distribution. • Input tab for users to input annual data,including electricity, natural gas,water,vehicle miles traveled, and Deliverables: waste data for municipal and community emissions. Input • Final EAP units will be based on how data would be provided to • Final monitoring tools the municipality,such as kilowatt hours for electricity. • Summary tabs that show, in tabular and graphic Task 4: Invoicing and Reporting format,energy consumption(kWh for electricity and BTU for natural gas),GHG emissions(metric tons of Atkins will provide monthly invoicing and reports on the CO2-equivalent), and cost data by sector and year, work effort completed each month using the SCE 1R Tool. allowing several methods for evaluating and reporting The IR tool includes an Excel based timecard for each data and showing annual progress employee showing the hours worked on each task and • Strategy Summary tab that identifies the measures brief description of work.The IR tool including the Excel the City will implement as•well as the timing of based timecards will be submitted to City staff by the implementation.This will be flexible to allow users to 5th calendar day of the month so that the City is able to enter additional measures in the future. submit to the SCE CPM on or before the 15th calendar • Input Year tab that will show a summary of the user- day of the month. • inputted data including consumption,emissions,and Deliverables: cost data for reporting annual energy and emissions. • Default and User-Defined Options tab that will • Monthly IR tool filled out with SCE compliant invoices allow the user to define specific emissions factors or and monthly reports on project progress. cost data, if available.Otherwise the tool will use default Program Task 5: Final Report factors that will be defined in the tool. p • Instructions tab that provides easy-to-understand After completion of the project Atkins will provide a Final instructions to the user. Program Report reviewing the Program's progress, lessons Atkins will populate the tool with data from the EAP learned,and accomplishments using the SCE Final Report Report;therefore,staff will not be required to input Template. City staff can edit the Final Report as deemed any data until the next energy and emissions inventory necessary and submit to SCE. is conducted.Atkins will conduct a half day workshop Deliverables: training for City staff.The training will consist of an . Final Program Report. interactive classroom format through which Atkins staff will distribute the tool to participants and walk them through the use of the tool.Additional Atkins staff will be available for one-on-one guidance during the instruction. 04140373/1,0116 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency j 12 • Approach and Methodology Proposed project schedule The following timeline is based on the deliverable dates provided in the RFP. Task Description Date Task 1: Project Kickoff meeting Determined by SCE after the issuance of the NTP Task 1: Completed IR tool IR Tool training plus 5 business days Task 2:Draft A+P Report for EE Education Program NTP plus 2.5 months • Task 2:Final A+P Report for EE Education Program NTP plus 3 months Task 2:Draft Curriculum for EE Education Program NTP plus 6 months Task 3:A+P Report for EAP NTP plus 6 months Task 2:Final Curriculum for EE Education Program NIP plus 7 months Task 3:IFT NTP plus 7 months Task 3:Measures NTP plus 8 months Task 2:Conduct EE Education Program NTP plus 8 months Task 3:Stakeholder Outreach forum NTP plus 8 months • Task 3:Draft EAP NTP plus 8 months Task 3:Final EAP NTP plus 9 months Task 2:Assess value&benefits of EE Education Program NTP plus 10 months Task 2: Plan for sharing Lessons Learned/best practices NIP plus 11 months Task 4:Invoicing and Reporting Monthly Task 5:Final Program Report NTP plus 12 months Task 3:Adoption of EAP by City Council NTP plus 16 months • • • «ivy o r n o i Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 113 Firm Information/organization Key personnel Michael Hendrix Atkins believes the success of any project is largely Principal-in-Charge dependent on the qualifications and experience of the Michael Hendrix will provide strategic direction,technical project team. We have assembled a team of qualified oversight,and quality control. He has done extensive professionals to efficiently prepare an energy action plan. research analyzing specific technical issues of air quality, GHG emissions,and global climate change as related to project compliance with NEPA and CEQA. He is recognized Primary contacts for providing business-friendly solutions for reducing GHG emissions within CAPs. His experience also includes Michael Hendrix public outreach efforts for project-specific meetings as Atkins Principal Project Director—Air Quality and well as for informing local and state officials on air quality, Climate Change GHG emissions,and acoustical issues.As chairperson of 650 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 460 AEP's Climate Change Committee, Mr. Hendrix directs San Bernardino, CA 92408 committee activities such as the recently released white Tel: 909.521.3765 - paper on "Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Email: michael.hendrix@atkinsglobal.com Inventory Protocols,"where he and other key committee Cheryl Laskowski, Ph.D. members met with the International Council for Local AtkinsherProjectLaskLaskowski, Manaer—Climate Environmental Initiatives(ICLEI)in drafting protocols Road,Climate Suite Change related to community-wide inventories. Mr. Hendrix is 3570 Diego,Carmel Mountain92130 also overseeing the drafting of a white paper,advising SanTel: 8 .1082 local jurisdictions on the mandates of SB 375 and Tel: 8 8.51cheryl.laskowski®atkinsglobal.com how components of SB 375,such as the Sustainable ECommunities Strategy, can be incorporated into General Plan updates and CEQA analysis of projects within its Atkins has identified a specialized team, led by proposed jurisdiction. Representative projects include the following: project manager Cheryl Laskowski, Ph.D.,to drive • San Bernardino County Settlement Agreement and achievement of the project milestones within budget. GHG Reduction Plan (05/2008-01/2012) Dr. Laskowski will be supported by Michael Hendrix,a • Western Riverside Council of Governments Energy leading authority on climate change and GHG emissions. Action Plans(01/2012—ongoing) Dr. Laskowski and Mr. Hendrix have worked together on several projects and committees,including the Technical • SANBAG Multijurisdictional GHG Reduction Plan and Advisory Committee for the County of San Diego EIR(01/2010—ongoing) Significance Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas analysis • Riverside County Climate Action Plan as part of the in CEQA, Western Riverside Council of Governments General Plan Update(06/2010—ongoing) energy and climate projects,and the Association of • City of Pasadena GHG Reduction Plan(09/2008— Environmental Professionals(AEP) Climate Change 03/2010) Committee.The skills and expertise of these professionals • City of Corona Renewable Energy Generation Planning are complementary and overlapping, ensuring a team within the Climate Action Plan(01/2010-01/2013) with excellent technical and managerial leadership. Dr. • City of Escondido Climate Action Plan and General Plan Laskowski will also be supported by additional technical Update(01/2011-12/2013) analysts and experts in CEQA compliance,policy, planning, stakeholder facilitation,and public outreach. 0414 03/38.0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 14 • Firm Information/Organization Project team organization • County of San Diego,Climate Action Plan and CEQA GHG Threshold Guidelines(11/2010-06/2012) • City of Mission Viejo Sustainability Action Plan City of Redlands (02/2012-08/2013) Quality of Life Department • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 2013 Sustainability Plan(01/2013-07/2013) Heather Dubois Principal-in-Charge GHG Analysis and Tool Development Michael Hendrix Heather Dubois has 12 years of experience as an environmental scientist/planner with local and regional jurisdictions in California. Ms.Dubois is certified in air dispersion modeling and risk assessment and is Project Manager well-versed in using GHG emission inventory tools. Cheryl Laskowski, Ph.D. Representative projects include the following: • City of Santa Monica Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Analysis(06/2009-04/2010) • Core Team • City of Corona Alternative Energy Generation Planning within the Climate Action Plan (01/2010-01/2013) GHG Analysis and • City of Pasadena GHG Emissions Reduction Plan Tool Development (09/2008-03/2010) Heather Dubois • Localized Significance Impact and Climate Change Sharon Toland Analysis, Los Angeles County Exposition Authority Janelle Kassarjian (03/2009-10/2010) Public Outreach Rebecca Cole Sharon Toland GHG and Climate Change Analyst Cheryl Laskowski, Ph.D. Sharon Toland has CEQA,climate change,and air Project Manager quality analysis experience involving preparation of GHG • inventories,and CAPs.She has a strong education in As project manager,Dr.Cheryl Laskowski will environmental science with a specialization in CEQA and be responsible for day-to-day activities,project climate change. Her current responsibilities with Atkins management, resource allocation,team performance, include preparing CEQA documents, CAPs,and analyzing coordination with the City,and technical oversight so climate change impacts. Representative projects include that quality goals are met, budgets are maintained, the following: and the project is delivered on time. Dr. Laskowski is a climate change expert specializing in climate mitigation • County of San Diego General Plan Update EIR and and adaptation planning, and conducting GHG analyses Global Climate Change Analysis(01/2008-08/2011) for projects complying with CEQA and NEPA. She has • City of Escondido General Plan Update,Climate Action managed numerous CAPs and GHG analyses throughout Plan, and Downtown Specific Plan Update EIR southern California. Her experience also includes (01/2011-12/2013) outreach and public speaking to various audiences • CSUSM University Student Union Air Quality and GHG such as government representatives, communities, and Emissions Technical Reports(06/2010-07/2011) students. Representative projects include the following: • City of San Bernardino Palm/Industrial Distribution • Western Riverside Council of Governments Climate Center Air Quality and GHG Emission Studies Action Plan(02/2012—ongoing) (08/2012-08/2013) • San Diego County Water Authority Climate Action Plan and Master Plan Update EIR(10/2011—ongoing) • 0,114 037871 On Atkins l Proposal for City of Redlands • • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 1 15 Firm Information/Organization Janelle Kassarjian Rebecca Cole GHG Analysis and Tool Development Public Outreach Janelle Kassarjian is an environmental analyst with a Rebecca Cole has 20 years of communications and public focus on energy efficiency,CEQA/INEPA documentation, outreach experience. She manages public affairs and permitting,and research. She has assisted in the community relations programs for a variety of Atkins' preparation of energy action plans and GHG emission clients,and has developed and implemented award- monitoring tools. In a previous planning intern position winning public affairs programs for local municipal with the City of Santa Barbara Planning Division, Ms. agencies. She specializes in providing public outreach Kassarjian wrote staff reports and recommendations for to impacted communities,elected officials, media the Planning Committee, City Council,and Commission representatives, and civic groups about important project based. Representative projects include the following: milestones using proven communication tactics.She has • WRCOG Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan Implementation provided a range of public relations activities in southern California including facilitating community meetings (2012—ongoing) and workshops; conducting presentations;and creating • Otay Ranch Villages 8 and 9 West Sectional Planning comprehensive communication plans,briefing materials, Area Plan Second Tier EIR(03/2010—ongoing) and informational materials; and has worked closely • Otay Mesa Conveyance and Disinfection System Project with the general public, civic/social organizations, public Initial Study and Scoped EIR(09/2013—ongoing) advisory committees,stakeholders, and elected officials. Representative projects include the following: • City of Oceanside Solar Installation at San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility(01/2012-06/2012) • Communication Program for Recycling Program Rollout (04/2012-10/2012) • Water Conservation and Rate Increase Public Outreach (05/2010-06/2011) • • • 0414 03/3/1 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 16 Staffing Project management and quality control are critical to the • QA/QC checklists are used during the QA/QC process success of any project.Atkins has established tools and prior to delivering documents to the client.These procedures that help keep our projects on schedule,within checklists are customized for each task to provide budget, and at consistently high levels of quality.We use continuity within the document and consistency with team meetings and regularly scheduled status reports to other supporting documents.As an example,the checklist share information,and will maintain continuous, open, for the IFT will verify that key protocols, methods of • and effective communication with the City of Redlands so analysis, and quantification are correctly used, and that that you can take full advantage of the expertise and local the inventory update is consistent with the existing 2005 knowledge of our project team. baseline inventory of GHG emissions. This project will be managed by Cheryl Laskowski,Ph.D. Communication She will be responsible for day-to-day activities,project management,resource allocation,team performance, Communication is the key to any successful project,and coordination with the City,and technical oversight so that communication begins with the management team. Our quality goals are met,budgets are maintained,and the project manager, Dr. Laskowski,will be Redlands'primary project is delivered on time. Michael Hendrix will provide contact.She will establish regular communication with the strategic direction and additional technical oversight and City's project managers to keep staff fully informed of the will make sure Dr. Laskowski has the resources needed to progress of each task.We will work closely with City staff achieve project milestones. throughout the preparation of the EAP,which will allow This section describes our approach to document us to identify and resolve issues quickly—before they have management, communication, quality control,scheduling, a chance to become larger problems that could affect the financial management, and resource allocation. project schedule or budget. Document management All team members will be provided with a copy of the g agreed-upon scope of work so that each individual involved Atkins will document every stage of the process in the with the project will have the same understanding of the development of the energy action plan. Record-keeping arequired d the prevailing k products,contentchedule and of t budget constraints.he rkproducts,Atkins • will be handled as follows: • technical staff will report to Dr. Laskowski in the execution • Meeting agendas will be provided prior to each of tasks so that she can stay apprised of the progress and project meeting to highlight key points and action provide direction and oversight as appropriate. items to discuss during each meeting.Agendas will be We will hold weekly status updates and data-sharing provided to the project team and City staff at least 1 meetings to discuss work progress and address questions. day prior to each meeting. We will coordinate information transfer as necessary via • Meeting summary memorandums will review key frequent email or telephone conferences with the City. points discussed in meetings, document any action items Our communication tools include the following: decided during a meeting as well as due dates for those items,and identify those responsible for completing the Conference calls. In order to facilitate the timely delivery action items.Meeting summary memorandums will be of a comprehensive and technically adequate document, provided to the project team and City staff within 3 days Atkins will hold biweekly conference calls with City staff • following each meeting. and other key team members as deemed appropriate. • Draft document transmittal checklist will be provided These calls will be a forum to discuss project issues, with each deliverable,specifying the type of document schedule,and progress during the course of the project. (memorandum,A+P Report, Draft EAP,etc.),date of the Meetings.While the biweekly calls are a great document,version(internal draft, administrative draft, communication tool,we also understand the importance public review draft, or final), authors of the document, of face-to-face meetings.At critical times throughout the and date of delivery. EAP process, Dr. Laskowski will schedule meetings to bring • the team together in order to adequately convey project information, discuss key issues, and develop solutions. These face-to-face meetings will supplement the biweekly conference calls as needed throughout the project. • 0•114 rs7e71.ofaa Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands • • • Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 117 Staffing 1? , t `- qw '105,,s, rk1' r-r ;Y=% - � In addition to quality checks and assurances,our processes are designed to get the right staff assigned to the . .: � right project elements in order to strengthen our overall f delivery.Atkins project managers are well trained to focus �' • `` `1, on quality—project metrics and project performance are S _ `yf ' regularly reviewed and tracked throughout all levels of the organization,and communication plans are designed so "4; •, that the specific expectations and objectives of the client • :, err "",;;;:nil�` ' ;,` remain paramount. f? ` r- , ` a `",,,A At Atkins,quality focus begins the moment we begin our project pursuits and continues as a fundamental � r +*.; ', „: component of the project life cycle.We use the lessons � :/i learned on each and every assignment to improve and Face-to-face meetings facilitate effective team collaboration, refine our QA/QC process.All of these factors combine to especially during critical times throughout the EAP process. create an overarching, comprehensive quality platform that is intrinsic to the way Atkins conducts business. QA/QC Cost and schedule control At Atkins, quality is an integral part of every project process Dr. Laskowski will be responsible for timely completion and deliverable. In support of this commitment to quality, of contract Standard compawork ny fiscal n the confines nf i controls dthe assigned ed we have embedded best management practices consistent • with the internally recognized standards of the Project computerized fiscal reporting are designed to maximize the Management Institute(PMI)into all of our project and efficiency and accuracy of project budget management. program life cycles.Through this process,the structure of Dr. Laskowski will review labor and non-labor charges to our internal protocols is such that quality remains at the project tasks on a weekly basis.Weekly labor summaries forefront of each and every project we undertake. are shown by job and task,including information on any individuals who have charged to a task, number of hours Atkins' quality program includes a series of procedures charged,total dollar value of the labor charged against the addressing all contract documents and deliverables.Our task,and estimated remaining budget available. Non-labor program also involves quality control reviews by senior- charges are also reported on the weekly summary reports. level staff,and mandates creation of comprehensive Dr. Laskowski will closely monitor all charges to the project project-specific quality plans. Our project managers are to ensure efficient management of the budget. Monthly trained to identify and track project risks and create summaries,which provide labor and non-labor charges by plans to mitigate and monitor those risks throughout project and task for each billing period,are the basis for the project life cycle.This level of risk management and preparing monthly invoices. awareness is essential to our focus on QA/QC and allows Dr. Laskowski will also be responsible for ensuringoverall us to identify any project elements that need particular p attention,thereby verifying that the right level and adherence to the project schedule. She will work closely qualifications of staffing is working on the task and the with the City to develop internal milestones and deadlines final deliverable meets our client's needs. for deliverables,with emphasis on maintaining the integrity of the critical path for achieving the specified Our quality plans provide detailed information on the project completion date.Where possible, milestones will procedures for checking everything from our calculations be established so that minor changes will not impact the and project staffing to the formats and presentation of overall schedule. final deliverables. Our project-specific quality plans also On a regular basis, Dr. Laskowski will compare actual define the procedures for logging, disseminating,and progress and milestone achievements to the project filing all project correspondence into proper indices as schedule based on interviews with—and a brief review well as provide a means for tracking compliance with the of products prepared by—EAP professional support staff. overall plan. Quality reviews are carefully planned prior Significant deviations orproblems in meetingthe schedule to the onset of the project and tracked throughout its 9 duration to verify compliance. will be identified, and any necessary corrections or nai,1:o 17371 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency 118 Staffing modifications will be made.All actual or potential conflicts Dr. Laskowski will manage this project from Atkins'San with other project requirements will be resolved through Diego office. Mr. Hendrix will oversee this project from discussions with the project team. Regular review of Atkins'San Bernardino office.As project demands dictate, work completed versus schedule milestones will facilitate we can supply additional technical and support personnel • schedule management. by calling upon resources in our other California offices (Los Angeles, Orange, Roseville, and San Francisco). Financial management Atkins customarily manages numerous projects with multiple Dr.Laskowski will use our Oracle-based financial system priorities.The assessment of workload is conducted weekly to track and evaluate performance by individual task to determine the appropriate allocation of resources so assignment as well as by all work performed under the that all of our client's needs can be met.With our qualified program.This method of measuring and evaluating staff,we are confident we have the depth of resources to performance enhances the ability to identify potential effectively manage our current workload while meeting trouble spots at an early stage and to predict the potential all of the City's scheduled deliverables.We consistently impact on the project as a whole.This, in turn,is used to meet deadlines,even in situations where our document guide the development of corrective actions.Information preparation time has been considerably reduced as a result regarding labor and other direct costs, as well as project of unforeseen,outside factors. Should accelerated service progress, is keyed into the Oracle system on a weekly be requested,Atkins will be able to respond accordingly basis. Standard weekly reports are automatically printed for without jeopardizing the schedule's for other submittals. analysis and review by the project manager.This provides Atkins has 70 offices and 2,700 employees nationwide. accurate, up-to-date information to the project manager for All of our offices are electronically networked,providing use in updating the Microsoft Project schedule and providing effective communication and swift transfer of information. accurate invoice billing data to the City. Our proven ability to form geographically dispersed teams enables us to provide quick,efficient,and responsive Resources services. Atkins' depth of resources and technical capabilities,coupled with our local knowledge and Effective project management allows current staff and established relationships,will result in successful and timely company workloads to be adjusted as needed to stay on EAP for the City of Redlands. schedule.The commitment of our team,together with the additional support available throughout our nationwide network of offices,provides the City of Redlands with a responsive and available project team. • 041,1 037371 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency I 19 References Atkins is proud of the successful projects we have Client: SANBAG accomplished, and the agencies that have placed their Project description:San Bernardino County Regional confidence in our services. Please contact our references to GHG Reduction Plan and EIR.Atkins is assisting SANBAG confirm the efficiency, attention to detail,communication and 21 participating cities including Redlands in skills, and commitment of our team. development of a regional GHG reduction plan. Project dates:January 2010(ongoing due to end Client:WRCOG Spring 2014) Project description:WRCOG Energy Efficiency Strategic Client contact:Steve Smith Plan Implementation.This program was implemented Tel:909.884.8276 Email:ssmith@sanbag.ca.gov • by the Western Riverside Energy Leader Partnership in Atkins staff that participated in the project:Michael cooperation with the 11 WRCOG member agencies served Hendrix, Project Manager; Heather Dubois,Assistant by SCE.Atkins assisted WRCOG in the development of Project Manager;Sharon Toland,Analyst energy action plans for the 11 member agencies. Project dates:January 2012 (ongoing, due to end Client:County of San Bernardino Spring 2014) Project description:Settlement Agreement with the Client contact: Barbara Spoonhour AG's Office and GHG Reduction Plan.Michael Hendrix of Tel:951.955.8313 Email:spoonhour@wrcog.cog.ca.us Atkins was the technical advisor to the County during the Atkins staff that participated in the project: Michael Settlement Agreement between the AG's Office and County Hendrix, Project Director;Cheryl Laskowski, Project that resulted in the GHG Reduction Plan.Atkins also provided Manager;Janelle Kassarjian,Analyst;Sharon Toland,Analyst a business friendly approach toward implementation of energy efficiently and GHG reduction measures. Client:County of Riverside Project dates:May 2008 to January 2012 Project description:Riverside County Climate Action Client contact Chris Warrick Plan.Atkins assisted the County in drafting their CAP Tel:909.387.4112 Email:cwarrick@lusd.sbcounty.gov which included municipal inventories of emissions Atkins staff that participated in the project:Michael associated with County government operations and Hendrix, Project Manager; Heather Dubois,Analyst community-wide GHG emissions. Project dates:June 2010(ongoing,due to end Spring 2014) Client: City of Escondido Client contact: Kristy Lovelady Project description: City of Escondido Climate Action Tel:951.955.6097 Email:klovelady@rctlma.org Plan.Atkins assisted the City in drafting their CAP.Atkins Atkins staff that participated in the project: Michael provided an approach that emphasized local control and Hendrix, Project Manager; Heather Dubois,Analyst economic competitiveness in the implementing the CAP. Project dates:January 2011 to December 2013 Client:City of La Habra Client contact:Jay Petrek Project description:La Habra Climate Action Plan. Tel:760.839.4556 Email:Jpetrek@ci.escondido.ca.us Atkins assisted the City in the drafting of their CAP Atkins staff that participated in the project:Michael which included municipal energy efficiency projects and Hendrix, Project Manager; Heather Dubois,Analyst; a prioritization of GHG reduction measures to match Sharon.Toland,Analyst expected cost savings.Target setting included both a 2020 and 2035 reduction targets to match with State recommendations and General Plan horizon year. • Project dates:March 2011 to January 2014 Client contact:Carlos Jaramillo Tel: 562.905.9724 Email:carlosj@lahabracity.com Atkins staff that participated in the project: Michael Hendrix, Project Manager; Heather Dubois,Analyst 0414.0.1/3/1 0114 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency i 20 EXCEPTIONS OR DEVIATIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS Note: Proposer must sign the appropriate statement below as applicable. (X) Proposer understands and agrees to all terms, conditions, requirements and specifications stated herein. Firm: Atkins North America, Inc. i • Signature: Terri S.Avila, Vice President, Environmental West ( ) Proposer takes exceptions to terms, conditions, requirements or specifications stated herein. (Proposer must itemize each exception below and return with the Proposal Form.) Firm: Signature: If Atkins is awarded the contract as the most qualified bidder,Atkins would like the • opportunity to discuss potential changes to the City of Redlands'professional services agreement and specifically the indemnification language;however,we may accept the agreement"as is"depending upon the circumstances at the time of the award of the contract. Proposer should note that any exceptions taken from the stated terms and/or specifications may, but not necessarily will be cause for their submittal to be deemed"non-responsive",risking rejecting of the submittal. Attached are 0 additional pages. This document must be completed and returned with your Submittal o r-� 0b:18/!011,1 Atkins I Proposal for City of Redlands ATTACHMENT SINGLE BID ATTACHMENT "C" BID TITLE: Strategic Plan Strategies for Energy Efficiency BID NUMBER: ITEMS: 1-18 Although only two bids were received, eight bids were solicited from other potentially responsive bidders who had reasonable opportunity to bid, the specifications are not restrictive (except for genuine repair parts), the bid price is fair and reasonable, the bid submitted meets minimum requirements for award , and resolicitation is not in the best interest of the City. If any part of the above statement is not true, explain (use additional sheets as necessary): A sampling of vendors on the mailing list who did not bid were called. Details are as follows: VENDOR CONTACT/PHONE # DATE/TIME COMMENTS , Charlotte Wagner 1/15/14 Did not get bid in on time EnerNOC (949)930-1590 Marshall (805) 547- 1/15/14 9:02 am Out of scope Abraxas Energy 2050 IMS Angelique (858)490- 1/15/14 8:35 am Do not bid on projects 8800 Jim Hargrove (916)366- 1/15/14 8:45 am Do not bid on projects, but James R. Hargrove 7604 forward them on to other Consulting Services prospective bidders. Laure Franco (949)860- 1/15/14 8:57 am Out of scope Owen Group, Inc. 4800 ARUP Leah Hislop (415)957- 1/16/14 10:58 Out of scope 9445 am Analyst Date Director/Supervison Date Purchasing Services Manager Date