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This memorandum requests the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC. The amendment seeks to increase the maximum compensation from $350,000 to $850,000 for professional consulting services related to San José Clean Energy. NewGen has been providing consulting on various energy-related issues and is positioned to assist with challenges from data centers. The funding for this agreement will primarily come from the Energy Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation in the San José Clean Energy fund.
Key points
The memorandum is for the First Amendment to the Master Agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC.
The maximum compensation is proposed to increase from $350,000 to $850,000.
The Energy Department released a Request for Proposal for technical consulting services on June 28, 2024.
NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC was selected for consulting services and a master consultant agreement was executed on October 17, 2024.
The agreement is for a five-year term through October 17, 2029.
The funding source for the amendment will be the Energy Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation in the San José Clean Energy fund.
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The text contains unresolved placeholders such as 'COUNCIL AGENDA', 'FILE', and 'ITEM'.
The dates mentioned in the text may not accurately reflect the current timeline as they appear to be future dates.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST DEPARTMENT(S): CEQA: COORDINATION: Energy Not a Project, File No. City Attorney’s PP17-003, Office; City Agreements/Contracts Manager’s Budget (New or Amended) Office COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): resulting in no physical Citywide changes to the environment). 2/24/26 26-153 2.7 Director Approval: /s/ Lori Mitchell CMO Approval: 2/6/26 SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Master Agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC for Professional Consulting Services RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC for professional consulting services, increasing the maximum compensation by $500,000 from $350,000 to $850,000. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION On June 28, 2024, the Energy Department released a Request for Proposal for technical consulting services to assist San José Clean Energy. The Request for Proposal included the following scope: 1) Municipal Power Exploration and Evaluation; 2) San José Clean Energy Financial Planning and Analysis Advisory; and 3) San José Clean Energy Electricity Rates, Cost...
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This document is a draft of the First Amendment to the Master City of San José Consultant Agreement with New Gen Strategies & Solutions, LLC. It outlines amendments to the original agreement, including changes to the maximum total compensation and the agreement term. Specific sections and exhibits are referenced for further details, but some fields remain unfilled.
Key points
Consultant's Name: New Gen Strategies & Solutions, LLC.
Amendment to Master Agreement AC No 35094.
Maximum Total Compensation is amended from $350,000 to $850,000.
Agreement Term expiration date is to be amended but is currently unspecified.
Sections and exhibits are referenced for amendments but contain unresolved placeholders.
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The expiration date for the Agreement Term is not specified.
Sections to be amended are not specified.
Exhibits B and D are referenced but not filled in.
Consultant's name change details are not provided.
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First Amendment to Master City of San José Consultant Agreement (Non-Capital Projects) Consultant’s Name: New Gen Strategies & Solutions, LLC (Master Agreement AC No 35094) Original Records Database Contract No.: OC-009749 This Amendment is made and entered into on the date that it is fully executed by the Parties (“Contract Date”). The City and the Consultant amend the above-referenced agreement as set forth herein. 1. Capitalized words in this Amendment have the same meaning as in the Master Agreement. 2. The provisions of this Master Agreement (including any previous amendments) not modified by this Amendment remain in full force and effect. 3. The provisions of this Amendment are effective upon execution of the Amendment by both parties. 4. Agreement Term: Section 2 is amended to extend the expiration date from ___________________ to ___________________. 5. Maximum Total Compensation: Subsection 10.1 is amended to the Maximum Total Compensation from $350,000 to $850,000 Increase Decrease 6. Agreement Section(s): Section(s) ___________ is/are amended to read as set forth in Attachment A of the Amendment. 7. Schedule of Rates and Charges – Exhibit B: The original ______...
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The document is a public comment submitted by Brian Day regarding the February 24, 2026 meeting, focusing on oversight of expenditures in the Consent Calendar. It highlights concerns about specific items related to public safety communications, infrastructure consulting, energy management, and transit maintenance, urging the City Council to ensure proper auditing and justification for the increased spending.
Key points
Public Safety Communications: Concerns about a $1,000,000 increase in the AT&T FirstNet purchase order, totaling $4,500,000, and the need for a clear audit trail.
Infrastructure & Consulting: A $500,000 increase to the NewGen Strategies agreement, questioning the justification for nearly doubling the contract price.
Energy Management: An amendment increasing compensation to $1.4 million and extending the term through 2031, with a request for benchmarks to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Transit Maintenance: A $550,000 annual lease for CNG shuttle buses, with a suggestion to review the fiscal responsibility of leasing versus purchasing.
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The document does not provide specific dates for the expenditures mentioned beyond the meeting date.
There are unresolved placeholders in the email header and signature sections.
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R Outlook FW: Public Comment: February 24, 2026 Meeting — Oversight of Consent Calendar Expenditures From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Mon 2/23/2026 7:51 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: brian day MM Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 3:19 AM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Public Comment: February 24, 2026 Meeting — Oversight of Consent Calendar Expenditures [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council Members, | am writing to provide public comment on the February 24, 2026, Consent Calendar. While these items are presented as routine, | would like to highlight the following expenditures from an oversight perspective: + Public Safety Communications (Item 2.8): The amendment to the AT&T FirstNet purchase order increases compensation by $1,000,000, bringing the total to $4,500,000. While public safety communication is vital, | urge the Council to ensure there is a clear audit trail for how these funds are allocated between hardware and ongoing service fees, especially as we extend these options through 2026. + Infrastructure & Consulting (Item 2.7): The...