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Authorizing a Contract with Sustained Ability Construction for Professional Services Related to Kane County Energy Audit and Rebate Program
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WHEREAS, rising energy costs are a growing financial burden for community residents, particularly for low and moderate-income households; and
WHEREAS, energy audits are an effective tool for identifying cost-effective energy efficiency improvements that reduce overall energy demand, resulting in long-term cost savings for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Climate Action Implementation Plan recommends the identification of a sustainable funding source for increased utility assistance for low-income residents, including support for energy efficiency projects, such as weatherization; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee directed civic contribution funds from the Electric Aggregation program be used for sustainability-focused measures that directly benefit the community (Resolution 21-322 Creation of Fund 421, March 11, 2022 E&E); and
WHEREAS, One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) from Fund 421 will be used for an Energy Audit and Rebate Program that will directly benefit unincorporated Kane County residents by reducing household energy consumption, lowering utility bills, and improving indoor comfort and safety; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Kane County Procurement Code, a Request for Proposals (RFP #25-047-DH) was issued by the Kane County Purchasing Department for an Energy Audit Contractor for the Department of Environmental and Water Resources; and
WHEREAS, five proposals were received and reviewed by the evaluation team, and the top two ranked vendors were shortlisted, after which the staff interviewed both and found both vendors were determined to be qualified for various Energy Audit and Rebate Programs by Kane County the first contract of which will be awarded to Sustained Ability Construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the Chairman is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Sustained Ability Construction for services related to the Kane County Energy Audit and Rebate Program in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
Passed by the Kane County Board on February 10, 2026.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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