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University City Green Practices Commission recommends pausing Trivers carbon assessment, urges competitive bids and Energy Star use
Summary
At a joint April 28 study session, the Green Practices Commission advised University City council to delay a paid carbon-assessment proposal from Trivers, recommending the city define goals, solicit multiple bids and use EPA's Energy Star Portfolio Manager as the primary database.
University City’s Green Practices Commission on April 28 told the City Council it recommends not moving forward at this time with a proposed carbon assessment from consultants Trivers and IMAG, citing cost, scope and potential conflicts of interest.
Commissioner Nicole Baumgarten said the Trivers proposal “has a high cost associated with it and many expensive add ons,” and added, “For something of this cost, it's standard practice to obtain a minimum of 3 bids, and the commission would like to recommend the council do this at this time.” The commission also urged the city to define clear goals for the assessment before selecting a contractor or scope.
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