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County approves Afton Energy agreement to pursue geothermal grants for roads administration building
Summary
The board authorized a Geothermal Consultation and Services Agreement with Afton Energy to pursue federal tax‑credit and grant opportunities for a geothermal system at the County Secondary Roads Administration addition; the contract includes a success fee of 15% of any award and an initial fee of $0.
Dallas County approved a Geothermal Consultation and Services Agreement with Afton Energy, LLC at its May 19 meeting. The contract authorizes Afton to consult, prepare and apply for available federal funding (including IRS Section 48 tax‑credit strategies) to support a geothermal system at the County Secondary Roads Administration Addition.
Key terms included in the packet: an initial flat fee of $0.00 per location due at execution; a success fee equal to 15% of any award amount payable when the County receives the grant funds; an illustrative scope of services including development of IRS profiles, review of grant-eligibility and coordination with County construction and design teams; and a three‑year confidentiality period for Afton’s information. The contract specifies governing law in Iowa and includes standard provisions for termination and limitation of liability.
The agenda resolution authorizing the agreement is recorded as Resolution 2026‑0066 in the Board packet. The contract in the packet names Afton Energy, LLC and lists a contact (Adam R. Herink) for Afton; the agreement makes clear that Afton does not act as the developer or contractor and that the county’s ultimate decisions about financing and procurement remain the county’s responsibility.
What happens next: the engagement obligates County staff to work with Afton on documentation and site-level grant preparation. Any award of grant funding or execution of construction contracts would be separate decisions for the County and subject to normal contracting and procurement review.
