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Home My WebLink About2020-026-04/07/2020-AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO FOR THE LAGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES Exhibit A: Scope of Services (as amended for 2020 Program Year) BACKGROUND The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) has existed for twenty years in our local community. During this tenure, LCCC has specifically focused on providing workforce development programming for young adults, focusing on conservation. Since 2008, the LCCC– Water & Energy Program has implemented a workforce development model of training young adults in the efficiency industry while addressing the community’s low-income population’s accessibility to energy and water conservation equipment and education. LCCC is excited that the City of Fort Collins Utilities (Utilities) sees the value of this partnership with the LCCC – Water & Energy Program to meet the needs of Fort Collins’ residents and further expose the next generation of young adult workers to careers in the utility industry in Northern Colorado. This Exhibit A addresses the objectives of the Water & Energy Program, the scope of services, training, roles and responsibilities, and benefits of this partnership. OBJECTIVE Implement the LCCC – Water & Energy Program within Fort Collins in Q1 and Q2 2020 to assess and further complete energy and water savings product installations for between 325 to 425 residences through service-learning opportunities for Corpsmember development. The program will target low to moderate income communities for participation; however, any Fort Collins Utilities water and/or electric customers are eligible to participate. In addition, LCCC- Water & Energy Program will also provide conservation education, tips, and rebate opportunities to the resident’s home during the assessment. The LCCC is solely responsible for program oversight and implementation of targeted goals. SCOPE OF SERVICES Outreach and assessments Target marketing efforts to low-income residents and partners that serve such populations to drive assessments and participation in the program. Schedule home efficiency assessment, verifying that homes are served by Utilities. Source appropriate materials for direct installation as identified in the equipment requirements below. LCCC crews will perform in-home assessment by educate residents about conservation techniques, installing efficiency equipment and promoting additional Utility services, if interested. Gather data from assessments to compile energy and water conservation measures installed and associated savings (e.g. kilowatt-hours saved, and gallons). Gather demographic information from participants to align with income guidelines for County services. Auditor/Staff A. Train 6-8 Corpsmember in home efficiency assessments and conservation equipment installation. B. Encourage Corpsmember to seek professional development opportunities through peer mentoring, networking within industry, or facilitating group activities. EXHIBIT A C. Work with internal and external partners including the City of Fort Collins Utilities to help Corpsmember better understand the utilities industry and future career opportunities through networking, shadowing, informational interviews, and site visits. D. Provide monthly reports on residential assessment data to Utilities E. Send materials satisfaction survey 1 months following each assessment (link to survey to be provided by Utilities), F. Complete a final report summarizing all activities and results within 30 days of program completion. G. Upon program completion, Corpsmember will present their findings to utility staff or boards at a quarterly meeting. H. Installation Requirements: Materials: Installation Requirement Installation limit Installation Goal Toilet New toilet will only replace 1.6 GPF and above. This will be validated by either identifying a the GPF rating indicated on the toilet or by measuring the GPF using an accurate methodology. 1 toilet per dwelling 100 Aerator New aerators will only replace existing aerators greater than 1.5 GPM in the kitchen and 1.0 GPM in the bathroom. No limit per unit Bathroom Aerators: 0.5 gpm = 100 1.0 gpm = 300 Kitchen Aerators: 0.5-1.5 gpm = 100 Showerheads New showerheads will only replace existing showerheads greater than 2.0 GPM No limit per unit 1-1.5 gpm = 175 LEDs All LEDs will only replace incandescent, halogen of CFL lamps by collecting individual existing types or wattages. No maximum Thermostats Smart thermostat to replace only manual adjusted thermostat 1 per dwelling Clotheslines Offer installation of Clothesline at property 1 per dwelling Up to qty 100 Furnace Filters Offer installation of a new furnace filter for customers, with LCCC stocking various common sizes 1 per dwelling 1. At Utilities discretion, either provide materials for direct installation into the assessed homes or for products not provided, Utilities will reimburse LCCC for materials that LCCC has purchased and installed. Materials include, as appropriate, LEDs, Smart thermostats, carbon monoxide detectors, clotheslines, toilets, high efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators. 2. Assist with marketing efforts in seeking households through agency materials, community partners, online or other means. 3. Identify a liaison to the Water & Energy Program Coordinator with a focus on Corpsmember development. Examples of activities could include networking, shadowing, informational interviews, sitting on an industry panel for questions and answers, or site visits of the crew in the field. 4. Offer written feedback upon completion of the program. BENEFITS When the 2019-2020 LCCC Water & Energy Program is complete, the Fort Collins community will collectively have between 350 and 425 residences assessed and retrofitted with basic efficiency products. The program will be targeting low income populations for participation but may provide services to any Utilities water and/or electric customer. Benefits also include timely, accurate and usable data, and a willing and able workforce able to act as a feeder program for utility opportunities to better train and employ the next generation of utility workers. PROGRAM COSTS Program costs are summarized below. LCCC will not incur additional programs costs without written prior approval. Description Budget Notes Efficiency Materials and Operating costs $29,209.62 Efficiency products will be purchased primarily by LCCC, in some cases using remaining inventory from previous season or Utilities inventory first. Reference resources and materials may be provided by the City upon request. 2019-2020 Program Support $103,885.82 Total $133,095.44 Total may vary based on actual cost of purchases by LCCC, but will not exceed budget identified AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES Exhibit B: Payment Schedule (as amended for 2020 Program Year) Compensation In consideration for Provider’s services, the City agrees to pay Provider according to the schedule set forth below, with a maximum not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand and Ninety-Six dollars ($133,096). Provider shall submit itemized invoices for payment. The City will make payments within thirty (30) days after receiving a properly documented invoice from Provider. Milestone Program Materials Signing Agreement (50% of program support) $51,942.92 $0 150 Assessments completed (20% of program support plus materials reimbursement) $20,777.16 $14,604.81* Final installations completed (20% of program support plus materials reimbursement) $20,777.16 $14,604.81* Final Report and presentation (10%) (10% of program support plus materials reimbursement) $10,388.58 $0* Sub-Total $103,885.82 $29,209.62 Not to exceed total $133,096.00 * Provide itemized receipts for materials invoicing. EXHIBIT B Up to qty 100 Carbon Monoxide detectors Installed in absence of detector 1 per dwelling FORT COLLINS UTILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES The City of Fort Collins Utilities responsibilities towards the program include: