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Board approves Schneider Electric investment‑grade energy audit; adds 90‑day contract amendment
Summary
After interviews and proposals, the board approved advancing Schneider Electric for an investment‑grade audit and amended the contract to extend the County's decision period to 90 days and add language to ensure compliance with open‑records requirements.
Administrative Coordinator Hanan presented the selection process and recommended Schneider Electric for an Investment Grade Audit after six proposals and three interviews. Schneider representatives gave a short presentation on services and modeling methodology; the board was told the company bases savings forecasts on a 30‑year weather history and does not guarantee specific savings outcomes.
Supervisor Strudthoff and others pressed for clarification about guarantees and confidentiality. Supervisor Champion raised concerns about open‑records compliance and a 60‑day payment/action clause; the board amended the contract to allow 90 days for the County to act and directed Corp Counsel to add language to ensure compliance with open‑records law. The resolution, as amended, was adopted by voice vote. Minutes note the IGA will incur no cost if the County implements recommended projects, but a $30,635 exit fee applies if the County declines to proceed with the projects after the audit.
