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WORKSHOP ITEM #13Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV April 3, 2019
Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices conservationOther recent building projects have improved building efficiency and •FY20-Upstairs office renovation planned for
FY19•FY18in office remodeled and lobby Downstairs •1980’s-Built in mid•Main office building history•BACKGROUND / HISTORY Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices Costly and inefficient to operate and maintain•Existing window shades and AC units do not offset this warming•facing windows cause
significant solar heat gain -South•spring and summer monthsUpstairs office area experiences increased temperatures during •BACKGROUND / HISTORY Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for
District Offices
NEW INFORMATION Provides a visible project to help educate the community•Generates local renewable energy•Reduces District energy use•Provides shade•mount solar awning above second story
windows-Install a building••Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
NEW INFORMATION Example Solar Awning•Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
NEW INFORMATION windows, separate from this projectStaff is also considering replacement of the office building •a solar carport over the District parking areasRFP will also include
a feasibility study and budgetary estimate for•May include portions of east or west facing walls if practical•facing wall-Solar awning is proposed to shade the south•Staff is preparing
a RFP for planning and design services•Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
NEW INFORMATION Construction completion–November 2020 •Begin construction–June 2020 •Board consideration of a construction contract–May 2020 •Solicit bids–March 2020 •bid documentsStaff
to begin assembling material and construction –Late October 2019 •Conduct Board workshop on proposed design–October 2, 2019 •Board consideration of a contract for design services–June
5, 2019 •RFPs due–May 15, 2019 •Issue RFP for Solar Awning & PV Design services–April 10, 2019 •Workshop to discuss project (tonight)–April 3, 2019 •Proposed schedule•Proposed Solar
Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
FISCAL IMPACT availableAdditional cost information will be communicated to the Board when •There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this Workshop item•Proposed Solar Awning &
PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices
RECOMMENDATION Provide input and direction to staff•Proposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District OfficesProposed Solar Awning & PV Project for District Offices