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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09162014 - C.29RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Director of the Department of Conservation and Development, or designee, to execute a contract with East County Glass in the amount of $200,000 for purchase and installation of windows as a part of the County's Weatherization Program, for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: No Impact to County General Fund. This contract will be funded by miscellaneous grants received through our contract with the State of California for various weatherization projects throughout the County. BACKGROUND: The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) has partnered with the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) for the past twenty years to provide energy saving home improvements to low-income families throughout unincorporated Contra Costa County, as well as the County’s nineteen cities. This funding is provided by State and Federal grant programs including but not limited to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), and the Department of Energy (DOE). Under the Weatherization program, eligible homes receive a blower door test (a diagnostic tool to locate and correct air infiltration) and homes with gas appliances receive a combustion appliance safety test that checks for carbon monoxide gas leakage. Homes with gas appliances are provided with a carbon monoxide alarm. The energy savings APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Contact: Laura Glass, 925-674-7834 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: September 16, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 29 To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Interim Director, Conservation & Development Department Date:September 16, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:East County Glass - Weatherization Contract BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) measures may include hot water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, microwaves, doors, windows, fluorescent light bulbs, weatherstripping, ceiling fans, and attic insulation. East County Glass is the vendor selected to provide the program with windows and window installation services as needed. East County Glass was selected through a competitive bidding process, working closely with the Purchasing Division of the Public Works Department and following the County's established procurement procedures. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to receive Board approval would prevent the purchase and installation of equipment, supplies and miscellaneous materials needed to provide home weatherization services. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Approval of this item will enable the Weatherization Program to purchase and install materials necessary to provide home energy efficiency improvements to low-income households, which reduces living expenses and improves comfort and quality of life for children residing in the households served. This supports outcomes Nos. 3 and 5 established in the Children's Report Card: (3) Families are economically self-sufficient; and (5) Families are safe, stable and nurturing. ATTACHMENTS Signature Page