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Proposed $364,685 Energy Assessment Contract for City Buildings

Original title: Subject: Municipal Facility Energy Assessments Professional Services Agreement Award From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Award And Execute A Professional Services Agreement With KW Engineering For Energy Assessment And Consulting Services In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars ($364,685) For The Municipal Facility Energy Assessments Project (No. 1008000), And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings

Record date · July 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland Public Works Department is seeking approval to hire KW Engineering to conduct energy assessments on city-owned facilities. The proposed contract is valued at up to $364,685 and includes compliance with state environmental regulations.

Why it matters

If approved, this resolution authorizes the city to spend $364,685 in public funds to hire a private consultant for energy efficiency analysis of municipal buildings.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

KW Engineering

The firm is the proposed recipient of a professional services contract valued at up to $364,685.

Directly affected

Oakland taxpayers

City funds totaling $364,685 are proposed to be allocated for this project.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract is for energy assessment and consulting services for city-owned facilities under the Municipal Facility Energy Assessments Project.

How much will the city pay for these services?

The contract amount is not to exceed $364,685.

Who is the contractor?

The city proposes to contract with KW Engineering.

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Municipal Energy Focus

The city is prioritizing energy assessment and consulting for its facility portfolio, likely to meet environmental compliance standards.

Oakland Public Works Department

Connected Entities

Oakland Public Works Department, 1008000, KW Engineering

OrganizationOakland Public Works Department“The department recommending the contract award.”Map →

other1008000“The project identification number for the Municipal Facility Energy Assessments.”Map →

OrganizationKW Engineering“The firm proposed to receive the professional services agreement.”Map →

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