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A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MANCHESTER GROUP, LLC DBA IGS ENERGY HOME SERVICES AS THE CITY'S PREFERRED RESIDENTIAL UTILITY LINE AND HOME SYSTEM PROTECTION SERVICES VENDOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT THEREFOR.
Executive Summary: American Municipal Power (AMP) has partnered with IGS energy to offer member communities residential utility line and home system protection services. The Public Works Department staff met with three providers of these services and has determined that IGS Energy has the most comprehensive and cost competitive programs available. Staff seeks to move forward with the program service offerings to all Hudson residents through an agreement for services and branding development. Mr. Jason Richards with IGS Energy and Ms. Tracy Reimbold with AMP will be in attendance at the workshop to answer Council questions regarding the recommended program.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Program Summary
As a result of due diligence evaluations of both local and national residential home utility warranty companies, American Municipal Power (AMP) has partnered with IGS Energy to offer AMP member communities residential utility line and home system protection services. Public Works Staff reviewed the AMP program offerings through IGS Energy, The National league of Cities Program and HomeServe USA Services. The IGS program offers more comprehensive coverage at competitive price points with a 10% total revenue share. The IGS program protection services encompass all residential utility service lines (electric, water, gas, sewer) and includes options for additional protection for home systems such as hot water tanks and heating and air conditioning units. Specific service offerings and package pricing have been attached for your review. Also attached are the service packages and price points AMP reviewed before awarding the program to IGS Energy.
Program Administration
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