HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Software Services Agreement for MISO Market Participant Services RESOLUTION NO. 17-328
RESOLUTION APPROVING SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MISO
MARKET PARTICIPANT SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this action involves a subscription for market specific software that provides
the necessary tools to electronically communicate and conduct transactions with the Midcontinent
Independent Transmission System Operator(MISO) Energy Market; and,
WHEREAS, this software will assist Electric Services in managing the load (the electrical
demand of our customers), the generation from the City's Power Plant, our wind resources, plus
the imported power from the MISO market to satisfy customer's electrical consumption; the use
of this software will allow staff to make informed decisions on how to engage in the MISO market,
and will enable staff to check the accuracy of MISO's very complex billing system. Rather than
purchasing the software,the City will lease the product; and,
WHEREAS, this contract is to provide MISO Energy Market software service for the
period from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, and the contract includes a provision that would
allow the City to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms; and,
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2017, a Request for Proposal(RFP) document was issued to
four firms for proposals, and on March 24, 2017, staff received proposals from three firms, which
were then sent to a staff committee for evaluation; and,
WHEREAS, based on the evaluation committee, staff is recommending that a contract be
awarded to MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of $123,600;
and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2017/18 operating budget includes $150,000 for this
software and related support services; and,
WHEREAS, the contract includes a provision that would allow the City to renew the
contract for up to two additional one-year terms with a required 2.5% increase per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Software Services Agreement for MISO Market Participant Services with MCG Energy
Solutions,LLC,of Minneapolis,Minnesota,in the amount of$123,600 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of May,2017.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher,Corrieri,Gartin,Nelson,Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of May,2017.