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Exhibit 99.2
CONFIDENTIAL
Engineering Procurement and Construction Contract
Solar Tax Partners I, LLC and Solar Power, Inc.
Engineering Procurement and Construction Contract
Solar Tax Partners I, LLC and Solar Power, Inc.
ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Customer: | Solar Tax Partners I, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Attn: |
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Customer Address: | ||||
Contract Effective Date: | September 30, 2009 |
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Contract Amount: | $19,557,120 |
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Estimated Construction Period: |
6.0 Months |
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Estimated Project Start Date: | May 1, 2009 (Actual commencement date) | |||
Generating Facility Abstract: | 3,614.56 kWdc
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Single Axis Flat Tracker Ground Mounted |
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Site Host: | Aerojet-General Corporation Rancho Cordova Facilities |
Aerojet Road and Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95813 |
This Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract (Contract) is made and entered
into as of the Contract Effective Date by and between Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation,
(EPC Provider) having its principal offices at 1115 Orlando Ave. Roseville, CA 95661, and the
Customer, for the purposes of providing comprehensive energy services. EPC Provider and the
Customer may singularly be identified as Party and collectively as Parties. The attachments
listed below as being attached are attached hereto and fully incorporated herein.
ATTACHMENTS TO CONTRACT
Not Applicable/ | ||||||
Attachment | Title | Attached | Not Attached | |||
A
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Site, Facilities and Existing Equipment | þ | o | |||
B
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Scope of Work | þ | o | |||
C
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Bill of Materials | þ | o | |||
D
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Project Schedule | þ | o | |||
E
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Progress Payment Schedule | þ | o | |||
F
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Commissioning Schedule | þ | o | |||
G
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Data Acquisition System Requirements | þ | o | |||
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Not Used | þ | o | |||
I
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EPC Provider Form Documents | þ | o | |||
J
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Federal and State Rebates and Incentives | þ | o | |||
K
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Warranties | þ | o | |||
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Not Used | þ | o | |||
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Insurance Requirements | þ | o | |||
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Not Used | þ | o | |||
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List of Required Drawings | þ | o |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto subscribe their
names to this Contract by their duly authorized officers as of the Contract Effective Date first
above written.
EPC PROVIDER: | CUSTOMER: | |||||||||||
SOLAR POWER, INC. | SOLAR TAX PARTNERS I, LLC | |||||||||||
By:
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/s/ Todd Lindstrom | By: | /s/ Solar Tax Partners I, LLC | |||||||||
Print Name: | Todd Lindstrom | Print Name: | ||||||||||
Title: | Executive Vice President | Title: |
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONTRACT RECITALS
WHEREAS, Solar Tax Partners I, LLC will own and operate a solar photovoltaic system (as
further defined in Section 1 below, the Generating Facility) at the Aerojet Facility, located at
Aerojet Road and Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95813, in the County of Sacramento, California;
WHEREAS, EPC Provider is a full-service energy services company with the technical
capabilities to provide services to the Customer including, but not limited to, engineering,
procurement, construction management, installation, construction, training, and monitoring and
verification of the Generating Facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Customer and EPC Provider hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of the Engineering Procurement and Construction Contract, and its Attachments,
the defined terms herein shall have the meaning set forth as follows:
1.1 Applicable Laws: Applicable Laws shall mean all laws, building codes, rules,
regulations, or orders of any federal, state, county, local, or other governmental body, agency, or
other authority having jurisdiction over the Generating Facility and/or the performance of the
Work.
1.2 Applicable Permits: Applicable Permits shall mean all permits, waivers,
authorizations, or licenses issued or required to be issued by any federal, state, county, local,
or other governmental body, agency, or other authority having jurisdiction over the Generating
Facility and/or performance of the Work.
1.3 Application for Substantial Completion: Application for Substantial Completion
shall mean the application for Substantial Completion that will be submitted by EPC Provider to
Customer as contemplated by Section 12.1.
1.4 Certificate of Substantial Completion: Certificate of Substantial Completion
shall mean the written notice executed by the Customer and the EPC Provider in accordance with
Section 12.1. Such fully executed certificate shall be conclusive evidence that the Work is
Substantially Complete.
1.5 Certificate of Final Completion: Certificate of Final Completion shall mean the
written notice executed by Customer pursuant to Section 12.4. A fully executed Certificate of
Final Completion shall be conclusive evidence that Final Completion of the Work had been achieved.
1.6 Change: Change shall mean any material addition to, deletion from, or other
modification to the quality, function, or intent of the Work, including without limitation any such
addition, deletion, or other modification that constitutes a material change to the Scope of Work.
1.7 Change Order: Change Order shall mean a written document signed by both EPC
Provider and the Customer that authorizes EPC Provider to perform a Change to the Scope
of Work. The Change Order shall modify the Scope of Work and shall identify: (1) the Change
to the Scope of Work; (2) any additional compensation to be paid to EPC Provider to perform such
Change; and (3) any extensions of Time to the Project Schedule to perform such Change.
1.8 Code: Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1.9 Commissioning: Commissioning shall mean the set of tests and procedures
performed on the Generating Facility as described in Attachment F.
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1.10 Commissioning Engineer: The Commissioning Engineer shall be Customer or a
representative designated by Customer to evaluate and certify the capabilities of the Generating
Facility.
1.11 Construction Documents: Construction Documents shall mean the final designs,
drawings, and specifications that describe the technical requirements for the installation of all
the materials and equipment pursuant to this Contract and that are used for the Work.
1.12 Contract: Contract shall mean this Engineering Procurement and Construction
Contract and all Attachments attached hereto which are incorporated herein, as the same may be
amended or modified from time to time in accordance with the provisions hereof, including any
Change Orders executed in accordance with this Contract.
1.13 Contract Amount: Contract Amount shall mean the amount of compensation that
shall be paid by Customer to EPC Provider for performing the Work in accordance with the Scope of
Work, attached hereto as Attachment B; as such amount may be increased or decreased in accordance
with Change Orders.
1.14 Contract Documents: Contract Documents shall mean this Contract, the
Construction Documents, and any amendments thereto.
1.15 Contract Effective Date: Contract Effective Date shall mean September 30,
2009.
1.16 Contract Term: The Contract Term shall commence on the Contract Effective Date
and end on the last day of the System Warranty period, unless terminated earlier in accordance with
the terms hereof.
1.17 Data Acquisition System (DAS): Data Acquisition System or DAS shall mean the
Generating Facility monitoring system described in Attachment G.
1.18 Direct Costs: Direct Costs means EPC Providers actual and verifiable cost of
labor, support labor, material, equipment, services, tools, supplies, subcontracts, jobsite
facilities, utilities, and jobsite staffing necessary to perform the Work.
1.19 Easement: Easement shall mean the Easement from the Site Host, which is a
separate legal instrument giving the Customer legal control of the Site for the purposes of
installing and operating the Generating Facility.
1.20 Energy Delivery Point: Energy Delivery Point means the point or points of
tie-in between the Generating Facility and the Site Hosts electrical switchgear.
1.21 Environmental Attributes: Environmental Attributes means, collectively, all
environmental and other attributes that differentiate the Generating Facility or the energy output
of the Generating Facility from energy generated by certain other generation units, fuels or
resources, including those attributable to the avoidance of environmental impacts on air, soil,
water or climate, such as the emission of any oxides of nitrogen, sulfur or carbon or of
mercury, or other gas or chemical, soot, particulate matter or other substances attributable to the
Generating Facility or the compliance of the Generating Facility or the energy output with the law,
rules and standards of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the UNFCCC) or
the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC or crediting early action with a view thereto, or laws or
regulations involving or administered by the Clean Air Markets Division of the Environmental
Protection Agency or successor administrator or any local, state or federal entity given
jurisdiction over a program involving transferability of environmental attributes and right to
report to any federal, state, or local agency or authority or other party that Customer owns the
environmental attributes associated with the energy output of the Generating Facility.
1.22 Environmental Incentives: Environmental Incentives means all rights, credits
(including tax credits), rebates, benefits, reductions, offsets, and allowances and entitlements of
any kind, howsoever entitled or named (including carbon credits and allowances and renewable energy
certificates), whether
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arising under federal, state or local law, international treaty, trade
association membership or the like arising from the Environmental Attributes of the Generating
Facility or the energy output or otherwise from the development or installation of the Generating
Facility or the production, sale, purchase, consumption or use of the energy output. Without
limiting the forgoing, Environmental Incentives includes the right to apply for (and entitlement to
receive) incentives under any applicable state rebates or incentive programs and the right to claim
federal income tax credits under Sections 45 or 48 of the Code.
1.23 Final Completion: Final Completion shall be deemed to have occurred when (a)
Customer agrees in writing that 100% of the Work as identified in the Scope of Work has been
completed to the satisfaction of the Customer, Customers agent, and/or Customers designated
Commissioning Engineer; (b) all Commissioning tests and procedures have been successfully completed
in accordance with Attachment F; and (c) the Generating Facility has operated continuously for one
(1) week at ninety-five percent (95%) of the expected kWh production as determined by the
Commissioning Engineer based on the real weather conditions as certified by the Commissioning
Engineer and the system specifications and ratings for the Generating Facility.
1.24 Force Majeure: Force Majeure shall mean those events beyond the control of the
affected Party and which by the exercise of due diligence such Party could not reasonably have been
expected to avoid and which it has been unable to overcome despite the exercise of reasonably
diligent efforts, including, without limitation, acts of God and the public enemy; relocation or
construction of transmission facilities or the shutdown of such facilities for the purpose of
necessary repairs; permanent or temporary relocation of the Generating Facility and/or the Support
Structure, including due to natural disasters; fire; civil disobedience, sabotage; restraint by
court order or public authority (whether valid or invalid), and/or inability to obtain or keep in
force the necessary governmental or Site Host authorizations, permits, licenses, certificates or
approvals, in each case, if not caused by the fault of the Party asserting the Force Majeure.
1.25 Generating Facility: Generating Facility shall have the meaning given that
term in the Contract Recitals and is further described by Attachments B and C. The Generating
Facility shall include the Data Acquisition System.
1.26 Hazardous Substances: Hazardous Substances shall mean any hazardous, toxic, or
dangerous wastes, substances, chemicals, constituents, contaminants, pollutants, and materials and
any other carcinogenic, corrosive, ignitable, radioactive, reactive, toxic, or otherwise hazardous
substances or mixtures (whether solids, liquids, gases) now or at any time subject to regulation,
control, remediation, or otherwise addressed under Applicable Laws; (i) any hazardous substance
as defined by the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 United States Code (U.S.C.)
, Section 6901 et seq.), as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) any hazardous,
toxic or dangerous waste, substance or material specifically
defined as such in U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., as amended and regulations promulgated
thereunder; and (iii) any hazardous, toxic or dangerous waste, substance, or material as defined in
any so-called superfund or super-lien law. For purposes of this Agreement, Hazardous
Substances shall also include without limitation any pesticide, or any insecticide, fungicide or
rodenticide as described in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C.
Section 136 et seq.
1.27 Interconnection Agreement: Interconnection Agreement shall mean an agreement
entered into by and between Customer or Site Host (as appropriate) and the Utility which agreement
shall provide for (i) the Generating Facility to be interconnected with the Utilitys electricity
distribution system, (ii) for energy to flow from the Generating Facility to such system and (iii)
for energy to flow from such system to the Energy Delivery Point, under the net metering provisions
of the Utilitys tariff.
1.28 Load: Load shall mean the total electric consumption as measured by the
aggregate of all meters at delivery points serving the Site.
1.29 Party or Parties: Party or Parties shall mean EPC Provider, Customer, each
or both of them, as the context may require pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
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1.30 Power: Power shall mean the total quantity of all actual electric power, both
energy and capacity generated by the Generating Facility including all Environmental Attributes and
Environmental Incentives.
1.31 Project Schedule: Project Schedule means the schedule for the Work, as further
detailed in Section 9.1.
1.32 Punchlist: Punchlist shall mean a list provided by Customer to EPC Provider of
items of unfinished Work which do not preclude Customers beneficial use of the Generating Facility
and can be completed within thirty (30) days and without material interference with Customers
operations.
1.33 Retainage: Retainage has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.
1.34 Site: Site shall mean that area or areas where the materials and equipment for
the Generating Facility (as described in the Scope of Work) shall be installed and/or used to
perform the Work.
1.35 Site Host: Site Host shall mean the entity identified on the first page of
this Contract.
1.36 Scheduled Substantial Completion Date: Scheduled Substantial Completion Date
means October 30, 2009, as such date may be extended in accordance with the terms of this Contract.
1.37 Scope of Work: Scope of Work shall mean the Work to be performed hereunder by
EPC Provider, and/or EPC Providers subcontractors, pursuant to the Scope of Work (as amended by
Change Orders), attached hereto as Attachment B, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Contract.
1.38 Substantial Completion: Substantial Completion or Substantially Complete
shall mean the stage in the progress of the Work or portion of the Work, where the Generating
Facility is mechanically and electrically complete in accordance with the Contract Documents
(subject to Punchlist items) so that Customer is able to utilize the Generating Facility for its
intended use or purpose; provided, that the Generating Facility need not be interconnected in
order to be deemed Substantially Complete.
1.39 Support Structure: Support Structure shall mean the galvanized steel frame or
structure which will hold up the Generating Facility on the Site, and all supports thereto.
1.40 Time: Time shall mean the time period within which EPC Provider shall complete
the Work in accordance with the Project Schedule.
1.41 Utility: For purposes of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Utility is
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).
1.42 Utility Interconnection Approval: Utility Interconnection Approval shall have
the meaning given to it in Section 12.2.
1.43 Work: Work shall mean the design, procurement, installation and construction
of the Generating Facility and all other services to be provided by EPC Provider hereunder, in
accordance with the terms hereof, including the Scope of Work.
SECTION 2. PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK
2.1 Status of the Work. EPC Provider commenced the performance of the Work prior to
the execution of this Contract. Concurrent with this Contract, Customer and EPC provider are
executing an assignment from EPC Provider to Customer of the Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
between Site Host and EPC Provider, pursuant to which Site Host is obligated to purchase the
electricity generated from the Generating Facility, on the terms and conditions set forth in the
PPA. By executing this Contract,
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Customer is agreeing to fund the construction of the Generating
Facility, in order to allow Customer to partially satisfy its obligations under the PPA.
2.2 Performance of Work. EPC Provider shall perform the Work in accordance with the
provisions of this Contract. Such Work shall be performed in an expeditious manner that is
consistent with the standard of care of highly skilled contractors performing work similar in scope
(and geographic location) to the Work. EPC Provider shall ensure that all Work is performed in
accordance with applicable equipment manufacturers requirements, including all requirements
necessary to preserve and maintain in effect any and all warranties and, if applicable, any
performance guarantees with respect to such equipment.
2.3 Notice to Proceed. Work has commenced on the Generating facility. Customers
execution of this Contract shall constitute a written Notice to Proceed (Notice to Proceed or
NTP) to EPC Provider to continue and complete the Work.
SECTION 3. CUSTOMER/SITE-HOST OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Data Acquisition System Interconnectivity Requirements. Customer shall request
from Site Host, and shall be responsible for obtaining for the benefit of the Generating Facility
from Site Host, at Customers sole cost and expense, the communication service necessary for the
operation of the Data Acquisition System, which requirements are more specifically detailed on
Attachment G attached hereto.
3.2 Customer Obligations.
(a) Customer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Site Host to provide
the following documents and to perform the following acts within ten (10) calendar days of EPC
Providers request therefore:
(i) Furnish all surveys or other information in Site Hosts possession that describe
the physical characteristics, legal limitations, and utility locations in and around the Site;
(ii) Disclose any prior environmental review documentation and all known information
in Site Hosts possession concerning subsurface conditions, including without limitation the
existence of any known Hazardous Substances, in or around the general area of the Site where the
Work will be performed pursuant to the Scope of Work;
(iii) Supply EPC Provider and Customer with all relevant information in Site Hosts
possession, including any structural or other relevant as-built drawings and photographs, of prior
construction undertaken in the general area of the Site where the Work will be performed; and
(iv) Obtain any and all easements, zoning variances, planning approvals, including
any resolution of any environmental impact issues, and any other legal authorizations regarding
utilization of the Site reasonably necessary for the execution of the Work.
(b) Customer shall also do the following:
(i) Attend the regularly scheduled progress meetings and participate as needed
regarding scheduling of work.
(ii) When appropriate, participate in the job inspection walk-through with EPC
Provider and the subcontractor to determine Substantial Completion. Upon approval, sign the
Certificate of Substantial Completion.
(iii) Provide knowledgeable staff to participate in the training programs, which will
be scheduled in advance for proper coordination.
(iv) Perform a final walk-through of the project.
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(v) Upon receipt of the O&M manuals and as-built drawings, and approval of the
completion of the entire Scope of Work as listed in Attachment B, including training and close-out
documents, sign a Certificate of Final Completion for the Work.
3.3 Expeditious Manner. All obligations of the Customer hereunder shall be undertaken
in an expeditious manner (and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the Contract) such that EPC
Provider is not unreasonably delayed in its performance of the Work hereunder.
3.4 Point of Contact; Response Periods. Customer shall designate a single-point
representative with whom EPC Provider shall consult on a reasonable, regular basis and who is
authorized to act on Customers behalf for all purposes in connection with this Agreement and the
Work. Customer may from time to time change the designated representative by providing notice
thereof to EPC Provider. Except as otherwise provided herein, Customers representative shall
render decisions in a timely manner (in no event longer than ten (10) business days) with regard to
any documents submitted by EPC Provider and to other requests made by EPC Provider in order to
avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Work.
SECTION 4. PAYMENTS
Customer agrees to pay EPC Provider in accordance with Attachment E and this Section 4.
4.1 Payment Schedule. Payment under this Contract shall be made in accordance with
the payment schedule in Attachment E. Attachment E provides for a single payment of the entire
Contract Amount at Final Completion.
4.2 Final Payment. Payment requests shall be in a form substantially similar to the
form invoice provided in Attachment I (Request for Payment). EPC Provider shall deliver the
Request for Payment within thirty (30) days after Final Completion, which shall be accompanied by a
final payment conditional lien waiver and release substantially in the form provided in Attachment
I from EPC Provider and each applicable subcontractor and supplier. In addition to the Contract
Amount, Customer shall pay any other amounts owed by Customer to EPC Provider hereunder (the Final
Payment). The Customer shall review and respond to each Request for Payment within ten (10)
calendar days after Customers receipt thereof (Due Date). If such Request Payment is disputed
by Customer, the provisions of Section 4.3 shall apply.
4.3 Disputed Invoices/Late Payments. If Customer disputes any Request for Payment, or
part thereof, or any supporting documentation related thereto, or otherwise disputes any Request
for Payment, Customer shall make full payment to EPC Provider when required in Section 4.1 above,
less any portions of the Request for Payment amount in dispute, and shall provide to EPC Provider a
written explanation of the basis for the dispute and the amount of the Request for Payment being
withheld related to the dispute, no later than the Due Date. If any amount disputed by Customer is
finally determined to be due to EPC Provider, either by agreement between the Parties or as a
result of dispute resolution pursuant to Section 19 below, such amount shall be paid to EPC
Provider within five (5) business days of such final determination.
4.4 Unconditional Lien Waivers. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Final
Payment, EPC Provider shall provide (and shall cause its subcontractors and suppliers to provide)
to Customer an unconditional lien waiver (related to the Final Payment) substantially in the form
provided in Attachment I.
4.5 Dated Down Copies of Lien Waivers and Releases. Within fifteen (15) calendar
days after Customers request therefore, EPC Provider shall provide (and shall cause its
subcontractors and suppliers to provide) to Customer additional lien waivers and releases (dated as
of the date requested by Customer) with regard to payments previously made by Customer hereunder
for the purpose of assisting Customer with any debt or equity financing for the Generating
Facility,
SECTION 5. WARRANTY/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
5.1 System Warranty. Commencing on the date of the Certificate of Substantial
Completion and continuing for a period of ten (10) years from such date (the System Warranty
Period), EPC Provider
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warrants that the Work and the Generating Facility will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship and shall conform to the Scope of Work and all other requirements of
this Contract (EPC Provider Warranty). Without limitation to EPC Providers other warranty
obligations during the System Warranty Period, EPC Provider shall, for the protection of Customer,
use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain from all vendors and subcontractors from which EPC
Provider procures machinery, equipment or materials or services, warranties and guarantees with
respect to such machinery, equipment, materials or services, which shall be made available to
Customer to the full extent of the terms thereof. EPC Provider shall at all times perform its
construction, installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance activities in a manner
consistent with all such warranties and shall not perform any actions that may violate such
warranties. As shown on Attachment K, Warranties, equipment and material warranties that exceed
the ten (10) year System Warranty Period shall be provided directly by the equipment and/or
material manufacturers, and such warranties shall be assigned directly to the Customer. EPC
Provider shall assign all third party warranties to Customer prior to Final Completion. EPC
Provider shall correct (or cause to be corrected through its qualified subcontractors or through applicable third party equipment warranties) any defects in
materials or workmanship during the System Warranty Period. Such warranty services shall be
performed in a timely manner and at the reasonable convenience of the Customer. If a warranty
issue arises on any equipment or material after System Warranty Period, and the equipment or
material has a warranty period that exceeds ten (10) years, the Customer shall contact the
manufacturer directly to resolve such warranty issues and Customer acknowledges that the
manufacturer shall have sole responsibility for such issues.
5.2 Warranty and Guarantee Limitations. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY IN THIS SECTION 5,
CUSTOMER EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT EPC PROVIDER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE OR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS PROVIDED HEREUNDER WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN. EPC PROVIDER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SECTION 6. GOVERNMENTAL PERMITS AND APPROVALS; COORDINATION
6.1 Permits and Approvals. EPC Provider will obtain all permits and approvals
required for the construction, installation, and start-up and operation of the Generating Facility
and the performance the Work hereunder, in each case, when and as required for the performance of
the Work in accordance with the Project Schedule. Customer will provide reasonable cooperation and
assistance to EPC Provider in obtaining all such permits and approvals.
6.2 Coordination During Installation. Customer and EPC Provider shall cooperate with
each other in an effort to coordinate the activities of EPC Provider and EPC Providers
subcontractors and suppliers with those of Customer, its employees, agents and contractors.
6.3 Coordination and Reimbursement for Special Inspections. EPC Provider shall
coordinate the inspection of the Generating Facility by any governmental or independent entities
with jurisdiction over the Generating Facility, including, without limitation, any special
inspections to be made under Section 1704 of the International Building Code.
6.4 Rebate Programs. If requested, EPC Provider shall prepare and submit to the
applicable agencies, on behalf of Customer and/or Site Host (as applicable), all applications and
documentation necessary for the federal and state rebates and incentives described in Attachment J,
Federal and State Rebates and Incentives; provided that Customer shall have the opportunity to
review, comment on, and approve all such applications and documentation prior to submission by EPC
Provider.
SECTION 7. OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
7.1 Ownership of Certain Proprietary Property Rights. Customer shall not, by virtue
of this Contract, acquire any interest in any formulas, patterns, devices, trade secrets, secret
inventions or processes, copyrights, patents, other intellectual or proprietary rights, or similar
items which are the property of EPC Provider, whether or not used or provided to Customer in
connection with the Generating Facility; provided, that EPC Provider hereby grants to
Customer a perpetual, irrevocable royalty-free, non-
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transferable and non-sublicenseable license for
any and all software or other intellectual property rights necessary for Customer to operate,
maintain, and repair the Generating Facility in a manner that will yield maximum energy output from
the Generating Facility. In no event shall Customer use such items for the benefit of any other
project or share any such items with any third parties, except as may be necessary for the
efficient operation of the Generating Facility.
7.2 Ownership of Environmental Incentives and Environmental Attributes. Customer
shall own, and may assign or sell in its sole and absolute discretion, all right, title and
interest in all Environmental Attributes and/or Environmental Incentives associated with or
resulting from the development and installation of the Generating Facility or the production, sale,
purchase or use of the energy output of the Generating Facility including, without limitation, all
Environmental Incentives and Environmental Attributes.
SECTION 8. LOCATION AND ACCESS
Customer will provide space at the Site for the performance of the Work, and the installation,
storage, and operation of any equipment and materials. As described in Attachment A, Customer
shall provide EPC Provider with the right to access the Site, to the extent that the Site Host has
granted to Customer the right to access the Site pursuant to the Easement, in order for EPC
Provider and subcontractors to perform the Work during regular business hours, or such other
reasonable hours as may be requested by EPC Provider and acceptable to Customer and Site Host. EPC
Provider acknowledges it has familiarized itself with the Easement and Customers access rights
thereunder (including any restrictions in connection therewith) and that such access rights are
sufficient to enable EPC Provider to perform the Work in accordance with this Contract.
SECTION 9. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION GENERAL
9.1 Project Schedule. The current Project Schedule is attached hereto as Attachment
D. Such schedule may be adjusted by the Parties during the Work; provided, however, that any such
revision to the Project Schedule shall require the prior written approval of Customer (not to be
unreasonably withheld); and provided, further, that in no event shall the Scheduled
Substantial Completion Date be extended unless such extension results from Force Majeure or is
mutually agreed to (in accordance with Section 14). Upon EPCs and Customers approval thereof,
any amended Project Schedule shall replace the existing Project Schedule attached hereto as
Attachment D. EPC Provider and its subcontractors shall work diligently to perform the Work in
accordance with such finalized Project Schedule.
9.2 Project Meetings/Status Updates. EPC Provider will meet with Customer to review
equipment, scope of work, and installation plans that relate to the design and construction of the
Generating Facility.
SECTION 10. FINAL DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS/EQUIPMENT
PROCUREMENT
10.1 General Provisions.
(a) EPC Providers has at its sole cost and expense, completed the preparation of any
necessary designs, drawings, and specifications, as well as feasibility and configuration
assessments, environmental assessments, and other inspections of the Site. EPC Provider has
delivered, and Customer has approved design drawings and specifications for the Generating
Facility. The Customer shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any modifications thereto
that may be requested by any governmental or quasi-governmental agency with jurisdiction over the
Generating Facility and/or the Work. The Parties expressly agree that Customers approval of any
plans, designs, drawings, specifications or any other items hereunder shall in no way relieve EPC
Provider of its obligations under this Contract.
SECTION 11. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
11.1 General Provisions. EPC Provider has secured all necessary permits. By
executing this Contract, Customer has approved and accepted the final Construction Documents,
EPC Provider shall continue the construction of the Generating Facility in accordance with the
final Construction Documents.
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The construction will be performed by EPC Provider and/or one or
more licensed subcontractors qualified to perform the Work. The construction will be performed in
accordance with all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits, and all manufacturer requirements for
the maintenance of all applicable warranties. EPC Provider shall provide Customer with a copy of
EPC Providers safety plan, as well as an evaluation and appropriate documentation of the safety
record of any licensed subcontractor that will be performing work on the Generating Facility.
11.2 EPC Providers Responsibilities During Construction Phase.
(a) As an independent contractor to Customer, EPC Provider will be responsible for
providing, or causing to be provided by EPC Providers subcontractor(s), all labor, materials,
equipment, tools, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for the proper
execution, construction, and completion of the Work as defined in the Scope of Work and any Change
Orders. EPC Provider is hereby required to purchase in advance all necessary materials and
supplies necessary for the performance of the Work in order to assure EPC Providers ability to
deliver the completed Generating Facility on time. EPC Provider will also be responsible for all
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures employed for the construction required by the
final Construction Documents.
(b) EPC Provider will use its best efforts to coordinate construction activities and
perform the Work to minimize disruption to Site Hosts operations at the Site. EPC Provider will
provide at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Site Host of any planned power outages
that will be necessary for the construction. EPC Provider will cooperate with Site Host in
scheduling such outages, and Customer agrees to cause Site Host to provide its reasonable approval
of any scheduled outage.
(c) EPC Provider will be responsible for initiating and maintaining safety
precautions and programs in connection with its construction of the Generating Facility. EPC
Provider will take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide reasonable
protection to prevent damage, injury, or loss to: (1) employees of EPC Provider and subcontractors
performing Work under this Contract; (2) EPC Providers property and other materials to be
incorporated for the Generating Facility, under the care, custody, and control of EPC Provider or
its subcontractors; and (3) other property at or adjacent to the Site not designated for removal,
relocation, or replacement during the course of construction.
(d) EPC Provider will maintain in good order at the Site copies of the Scope of Work,
all Change Orders, this Contract, one record copy of all drawings, specifications, product data,
samples, manufacturers operation & maintenance manuals, and other pertinent construction-related
documents.
(e) EPC Provider shall provide weekly pictures.
(f) If the Generating Facility is in whole or in part ground mounted, then prior to
the arrival of equipment and materials at the Site, the EPC Provider shall install a 60 fenced
secured area and provide 24-hour security for the storage of such equipment and materials. The
size and location of the secured area shall be subject to the approval of Customer, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
(g) During the construction phase of the Work, EPC Provider shall conduct all
Commissioning tests that are scheduled to occur prior to Substantial Completion in accordance with
the terms of the Commissioning Schedule attached hereto as Attachment F. EPC Provider shall
provide notice to Customer of any scheduled test(s) of installed equipment, and Customer and/or its
designees shall have the right to be present at any or all such tests conducted by EPC Provider,
any subcontractor, and/or manufacturers of the equipment. EPC
Provider shall be responsible for correcting and/or adjusting all deficiencies in the
Generating Facility and equipment operations that EPC Provider provided and installed that may be
observed during equipment commissioning procedures.
(h) EPC Provider will bear the risk of loss or damage to the materials and equipment
used in the Work while in transit to the Site, and after it arrives at the Site for the duration of
the construction period until Final Completion and acceptance of the Generating Facility by
Customer.
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(i) EPC Provider shall organize and conduct regularly scheduled progress meetings
throughout the installation period during which EPC Provider shall update Customer as to the status
of the Generating Facility, including cost and scheduling matters. Such meetings shall occur as
frequently as may be reasonably requested by Customer and may occur telephonically if requested by
Customer.
11.3 Independent Review by Customer. Any independent review of the construction shall
be undertaken at Customers sole expense, and it shall be performed in a timely manner so as to not
unreasonably delay the orderly progress of EPC Providers Work. Neither any independent review of
the construction by Customer nor any approval provided by Customer under this Contract shall
relieve EPC Provider of any of its obligations or responsibilities hereunder.
11.4 Changes.
(a) Customer may request by Change Order any Change in the Work, whether such Changes
are modifications, accelerations, alterations, additions or deletions. All such Changes shall be
made in accordance with this Section 11.4 and shall be considered, for all purposes of this
Agreement, as part of the Work. EPC Provider shall perform all Changes to the Work included in
Change Orders issued by Customer in accordance with this Section 11.4.
(b) It is the desire of the Parties to keep changes to the work and to the
construction of the support structure at a minimum; but the Parties recognize that such changes may
become necessary and agree that they shall be handled pursuant to this Section. Changes and/or
modifications to the Scope of work shall be authorized by a written Change Order signed by both
Customer and EPC Provider. To clarify, work pursuant to such a Change Order shall begin only upon
EPC Providers receipt of Customers signed Change Order. The Change Order shall state the change
and/or modification to the Scope of Work, any additional compensation to be paid, or extension of
time, if needed, to EPC Provider to perform such changes and/or modifications. EPC Provider will
use its reasonable efforts to continue other portions of the work not affected or impacted by such
proposed Change Order until such time as the Change Order is executed by the Parties, or otherwise
resolved.
11.5 Minor Changes to Scope of Work. EPC Provider shall have authority to make minor
changes to the Work without obtaining Customers prior approval, so long as any such minor changes
(i) do not change the total Contract Amount, (ii) do not materially impact the Project Schedule
(including EPC Providers ability to achieve Substantial Completion on or before the Scheduled
Substantial Completion Date), and (iii) are consistent with the intent of the final Construction
Documents; provided, that, EPC Provider shall promptly inform Customer, in writing, of any
such minor changes made during the course of the Work and shall make available to Customer at the
Site a set of as-built drawings that will be kept current to show those minor changes. For
clarification purposes, minor changes do not include any changes to agreed-upon manufacturer or
type of modules, inverters, tracker, balance of system components, or DAS system.
11.6 Hazardous Substances. EPC Provider will promptly provide written notice to
Customer if EPC Provider observes any Hazardous Substance, as defined herein, at or around the
Facilities during the course of construction or installation of any equipment which have not been
addressed as part of the Scope of Work. EPC Provider shall comply with all Applicable Laws in
connection with the use, handling, and disposal of any Hazardous Substances in the performance if
its Work. EPC Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold Customer harmless from and against any
and all claims and costs of whatever nature, including but not limited to, consultants and
attorneys fees, damages for bodily injury and property damage, fines, penalties, cleanup costs,
costs associated with delay or work stoppage, and third party claims that in any way result from or
arise from such EPC Provider owned or generated hazardous materials and substances, except for
liabilities due to Customers, or its agents representatives, and employees, negligence or willful
misconduct in handling, disturbance, or release of Hazardous Substances. This indemnification
shall survive any termination of this Contract.
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SECTION 12. PROJECT COMPLETION
12.1 Application for Substantial Completion. When EPC Provider considers the Work to
be Substantially Complete in accordance with the Contract Documents, EPC Provider shall issue to
Customer an Application for Substantial Completion, together with a Punchlist prepared by EPC
Provider for Customers approval, which Punchlist shall identify the items of remaining Work to be
completed prior to Final Completion. Customer shall, within fifteen (15) business days of receipt
of the Application for Substantial Completion and Punchlist, review the Work for the sole purpose
of determining that it is Substantially Complete and in conformance with the Scope of Work, final
Construction Documents and any Change Orders and review the Punchlist to confirm its accuracy. In
connection with such review, Customer may (a) engage Customers Commissioning Engineer to evaluate
the Generating Facility to see if it meets requirements for Commissioning and to review and
evaluate the proposed Punchlist, and/or (b) give written notice to EPC Provider of additional
actions necessary before the Work is Substantially Complete and/or any necessary modifications to
the Punchlist. Upon receipt of notice from the Customer that the Work is not Substantially
Complete or that the Punchlist needs modifications, EPC Provider will promptly complete any
incomplete items, remedy defective items and/or make such modifications to the Punchlist (as
applicable), after which EPC Provider shall submit a revised Application for Substantial
Completion, together with the Punchlist (revised as necessary). Customer shall re-inspect all Work
completed or remedied by EPC Provider, and cause Customers Commissioning Engineer to perform its
Commissioning evaluation and review of the Punchlist within five (5) business days of Customers
receipt of such revised Application for Substantial Completion and Punchlist. Once Customer
determines that the Work is Substantially Complete and the Punchlist is in final form, it shall
deliver a Certificate of Substantial Completion to EPC Provider.
12.2 Utility Interconnection Approval. Upon receipt of the Certificate of Substantial
Completion executed by Customer, EPC Provider shall proceed with all actions necessary to achieve:
(a) all local regulatory agency sign-off of the Generating Facility and Support Structure; (b)
completion of the applicable Commissioning tests to the reasonable satisfaction of the Customer or
the Customers agent or Commissioning Engineer; (c) written approval for interconnection by the
Utility; and (d) written approval for interconnection by the Customer (collectively, Utility
Interconnection Approval). EPC Provider shall provide such other services related to Utility
Interconnection Approval (if any) as provided for in the Scope of Work.
12.3 Certificate of Interconnection/Reduction of Retention. After obtaining Utility
Interconnection Approval, EPC Provider shall commence the operation of the Generating Facility in
parallel with the Utilitys grid, and upon the commencement of such operation, the Parties shall
execute a certificate acknowledging receipt of Utility Interconnection Approval and the successful
interconnection of the Generating Facility (the Certificate of Interconnection). Risk of loss
for any and all of the materials and equipment installed shall pass from EPC Provider to Customer
upon the date the Certificate of Interconnection is executed by both parties. At such time, fifty
percent (50%) of the total Retainage withheld by Customer, shall be released and paid over to EPC
Provider in accordance with the progress payment schedule attached as Attachment D.
12.4 Final Completion. When EPC Provider considers the Work, including the Punchlist,
to be fully complete in accordance with the Scope of Work, EPC Provider will notify the Customer
that EPC Provider has achieved Final Completion of the Work and that the Work is ready for final
inspection. The Customer shall inspect the Work to verify the status of Final Completion within
five (5) business days after its receipt of EPC Providers certification that the Work is ready for
inspection. If Customer determines that any Work is incomplete and/or defective, the Customer
shall promptly notify EPC Provider in writing of such incomplete and/or defective work, itemizing
and describing such remaining items with reasonable particularity. EPC Provider will, promptly,
complete any incomplete items or remedy defective items after which EPC Provider shall provide
written notice to the Customer that the Work is fully complete. Customer shall re-inspect all work
completed or remedied by EPC Provider within five (5) business days of EPC Providers notice that
the Work is fully complete. When the Customer agrees that EPC Provider has achieved Final
Completion of the Work in accordance with the Scope of Work and Contract Documents, which shall not
occur prior to Customers receipt of a completed Operations and Maintenance manual from the EPC
Provider (which includes module and inverter warranty cards signed by Customer), Customer shall
issue to EPC a Certificate of Final Completion certifying acceptance of the Work and of
satisfaction of the requirements for Final Completion (Certificate of Final Completion). At such
time, Customer shall pay EPC
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Provider any remaining Contract Amount due and the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the
outstanding Retainage withheld by Customer.
SECTION 13. INDEMNIFICATION/INSURANCE/BONDS
13.1 Indemnification.
(a) EPC Provider shall fully indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend Customer,
its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, damages,
disability, losses, expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys fees and other
defense costs) and liabilities of any nature (including, but not limited to property damage and
personal and bodily injury, sickness and disease) to the extent caused by EPC Providers (i)
breach of any obligation, representation or warranty contained herein, and/or (ii) negligence or
willful misconduct (including any such breach, negligence or willful misconduct by EPC Providers
officers, employees, subcontractors and agents). The indemnification obligations in this Section
13.1 shall survive the termination of this Contract and/or Final Completion.
(b) Customer shall fully indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend EPC Provider,
its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, damages,
disability, losses, expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys fees and other
defense costs) and liabilities of any nature (including, but not limited to property damage and
personal and bodily injury, sickness and disease) to the extent caused by Customers (i) breach of
any obligation, representation or warranty contained herein, and/or (ii) negligence or willful
misconduct (including any such breach, negligence or willful misconduct by Customers officers,
employees, subcontractors and agents). The indemnification obligations in this Section 13.1 shall
survive the termination of this Contract and/or Final Completion.
13.2 Indemnity Against Intellectual Property Infringement. EPC Provider shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Customer and affiliates against all liabilities, claims, losses,
damages and expenses (including attorneys fees and court costs) arising from any claim or legal
action for unauthorized disclosure or use of any trade secrets, or of patent, copyright or
trademark infringement arising from EPC Providers performance that either (a) concerns any
equipment, materials, supplies, or other items provided by EPC Provider under this Contract, (b) is
based upon or arises out of the performance of the Work by EPC Provider or any subcontractor or (c)
is based upon or arises out of the design or construction and use of any item or unit specified by
EPC Provider under this Contract. Customer shall provide EPC Provider with reasonably prompt
notice of any claim or legal action relating to the foregoing. The indemnification obligations in
this Section 13.2 shall survive the termination of this Contract and/or Final Completion.
13.3 EPC Provider Insurance. EPC Provider shall maintain until Final Completion, the
insurance coverage outlined in Attachment M, and all such other insurance as required by applicable
law. Evidence of coverage will be provided to Customer on an annual basis, prior to policy
expiration, via a certificate of insurance.
SECTION 14. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Party shall be considered to be in default and shall be excused in the performance of
any material obligation under this Contract (other than the obligation to make payments) when a
failure of performance shall be due to an event of Force Majeure. Such excuse from failure of
performance shall be solely for the duration and to the extent of such event of Force Majeure.
Neither Party shall be relieved of its obligation to perform if such failure is due to causes
arising out of its own negligence or due to removable or remediable causes which it fails to remove
or remedy within a reasonable time period. Either Party rendered unable to fulfill any of its
obligations under this Contract by reason of an event of Force Majeure shall give notice of such
fact to the other Party within ten (10) days after it becomes aware that such Force Majeure event
will (or may) have an impact on such Partys performance under this Contract.
SECTION 15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
15.1 Events of Default by Customer. Each of the following events or conditions shall
constitute an Event of Default by Customer:
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(a) Any failure by Customer to perform or comply with the terms and conditions of
this Contract (other than a payment default), including breach of any covenant contained herein, if
such failure continues for fifteen (15) calendar days after notice to Customer demanding that such
failure to perform be cured; provided that if such cure cannot be effected in fifteen (15)
calendar days, then such fifteen (15) calendar day period shall be extended for a reasonable period
of time (not to exceed 30 days), so long as (i) any such failure or breach is reasonably
susceptible to being cured within 60 days and (ii) Customer has commenced to cure such failure
within the initial 15-day period and diligently and continuously prosecutes such cure to
completion; or
(b) Any representation or warranty made by Customer in this Contract was false or
misleading in any material respect when made; or
(c) Any failure by Customer to pay any undisputed amount to EPC Provider which is not
paid within ten (10) business days of written notice from EPC Provider that the undisputed amount
is past due.
15.2 Events of Default by EPC Provider. Each of the following events or conditions
shall constitute an Event of Default by EPC Provider:
(a) Any failure by EPC Provider to perform or comply with the terms and conditions of
this Contract (other than a payment default), including breach of any covenant contained herein, if
such failure continues for thirty (30) calendar days after notice to EPC Provider demanding that
such failure to perform be cured; provided, that if such cure cannot be effected in thirty
(30) calendar days, then such thirty (30) calendar day period shall be extended for a reasonable
period of time (not to exceed 60 days), so long as (i) any such failure or breach is reasonably
susceptible to being cured within 60 days and (ii) EPC Provider has commenced to cure such failure
within the initial 30-day period and diligently and continuously prosecutes such cure to
completion; or
(b) Any representation or warranty made by EPC Provider in this Contract was false or
misleading in any material respect when made; or
(c) Any lien is placed upon the Generating Facility, the Site, the Work or any
equipment by EPC Provider or any subcontractor, laborer, or supplier of EPC Provider, which is not
removed by EPC Provider within twenty (20) business days of EPC Providers receipt of notice from
Customer of the existence of such lien; provided that EPC Provider shall not be required to remove
such lien unless EPC Provider has been duly paid for undisputed Work in accordance with this
Contract (including Attachment E).
SECTION 16. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT
16.1 Remedies upon Default by Customer. If an Event of Default by Customer occurs,
EPC Provider will be entitled to obtain any available legal or equitable remedies including,
without limitation, recovering amounts due and unpaid by Customer and/or damages, which shall
include EPC Providers reasonable, actual, direct out-of-pocket costs, and reasonable overhead and
profit losses incurred by reason of such Event of Default.
16.2 Remedies Upon Default by EPC Provider. If an Event of Default by EPC Provider
occurs, Customer shall be entitled to obtain any available legal or equitable remedies including,
without limitation, recovering amounts due and unpaid by EPC Provider and/or damages, which shall
include Customers reasonable, actual, direct out-of-pocket losses incurred by reason of such Event
of Default.
SECTION 17. ASSIGNMENT
17.1 Consent Requirements. Neither Party shall assign this Contract or any of its
rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer may, without the need for
consent from EPC Provider (and without relieving itself from liability hereunder), (i) transfer,
pledge or assign this Contract as security for any financing and/or to an affiliated special
purpose entity created for financing or tax credit
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purposes related to the Generating Facility and the Support Structure; (ii) transfer or assign
this Contract to any person or entity succeeding to all or substantially all of the assets of
Customer, provided, however, that any such assignee shall agree in writing to be bound by the terms
and conditions hereof; or (iii) assign its rights under this Contract to a successor entity in a
merger or acquisition transaction, provided, however, that any such assignee shall agree to be
bound by the terms and conditions hereof. Customer shall provide EPC Provider with advanced
written notice of any assignment that does not require the consent of EPC Provider not later than
five (5) business days prior to any such assignment, and shall promptly provide EPC Provider with a
copy of the executed assignment and assumption agreement upon the effectiveness of such assignment.
Any assignment made in contravention of this clause shall be void and unenforceable.
17.2 Lender Assignments. With respect to an assignment pursuant to clause (i) in the
second sentence of Section 17.1 above, EPC Provider acknowledges and agrees that, upon receipt of
written direction by a financing-transaction assignee or secured party of Customer (Lender), and
notwithstanding any instructions to the contrary from Customer, EPC Provider will recognize Lender,
or any third party to whom Lender has assigned the rights of Customer under this Contract, as the
proper and lawful customer under this Contract and such Lender (or assignee of Lender) shall be
fully entitled to receive the rights and benefits of Customer hereunder so long as Lender (or its
assignee) performs the obligations of Customer hereunder and EPC Provider shall tender performance
of any and all other covenants to be performed by EPC Provider under this Contract to and for the
benefit of Lender (or Lenders assignee) and as the Lender (or Lenders assignee) may direct in the
future. EPC Provider shall be protected and shall incur no liability in acting or proceeding in
good faith upon any written notice and direction from Lender or which EPC Provider shall in good
faith believe to be from Lender. EPC Provider shall be under no duty to make any investigation or
inquiry as to any statements contained or matters referred to in any such notice and direction.
EPC further agrees that it shall provide such additional cooperation as Customer may reasonably
request in connection with Customers efforts to obtain financing for the Generating Facility,
including execution of such written consents and acknowledgements as may be reasonably requested by
Customer or its financing parties for purposes of giving effect to the provisions of this Section
17.2 and Section 17.3.
SECTION 18. SUBCONTRACTORS
18.1 Authority to Subcontract. EPC Provider may delegate its duties and performance
under this Contract, and shall have the right to enter into agreements with any subcontractors and
other service or material providers as EPC Provider shall select in its discretion to perform the
Work hereunder; provided, however that such delegations do not relieve EPC Provider from liability
or its obligations to Customer under this Contract. EPC Provider shall not be required to enter
into any subcontracts with parties whom EPC Provider has not selected or subcontractors whom EPC
Provider has objection to using.
18.2 Prompt Payment of Subcontractors. EPC Provider shall promptly pay when due all
amounts payable to its subcontractors for labor and materials furnished in the performance of this
Contract and shall ensure that the Generating Facility and the Site remain free of any liens
arising through EPC Provider and/or any of its subcontractors.
18.3 Responsibility. EPC Provider shall, at all times, be responsible for the
negligent acts, errors and/or omissions of its subcontractors and agents. Nothing in this Contract
shall constitute any contractual relationship between the Customer and any subcontractor or in any
way obligation the Customer to pay, or to be responsible for the payment of, any sums to any
subcontractors.
SECTION 19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
19.1 Good Faith Negotiations. If any question, dispute, difference or claim arises
out of or in connection with this Contract, including any question regarding its existence,
validity, performance or termination (a Dispute), which either Party has notified to the other,
senior management personnel from both Customer and EPC Provider shall meet and diligently attempt
in good faith to resolve the Dispute for a period of thirty (30) days following one Partys written
request to the other Party for such a meeting. If, however, either Party refuses or fails to so
meet, or the Dispute is not resolved by negotiation during such 30-day period, the provisions of
Section 19.2 shall apply. EPC Provider shall continue to perform the Work during the period of any
dispute resolution.
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19.2 Dispute Resolution. Any Dispute that is not settled to the mutual satisfaction
of the Parties within the applicable notice or cure periods provided in this Contract or settled
pursuant to Section 19.1 shall be settled by arbitration between the Parties conducted in San
Francisco, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American
Arbitration Association in effect on the date that a Party gives notice of its demand for
arbitration under this Section. The submitting Party shall submit such Dispute to arbitration by
providing a written demand for arbitration to the other Party, and the Parties shall select a
single neutral arbitrator with significant contract resolution experience and an understanding of
the contemporary solar photovoltaic power industry and photovoltaic systems. If the Parties cannot
agree on a single neutral arbitrator within fifteen (15) business days after the written demands
for arbitration is provided, then the arbitrator shall be selected pursuant to the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect on the date such selection is
to be made. Once an arbitrator has been selected, the parties may then commence with and engage in
discovery in connection with the arbitration as provided by California statutes and shall be
entitled to submit expert testimony or written documentation in such arbitration proceeding. The
decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Parties and shall be set forth in a
reasoned opinion, and any award may be enforced by either Party in a court of competent
jurisdiction. Any award of the arbitrator shall include interest from the date of any damages
incurred for breach or other violation of this Contract, and from the date of the award until paid
in full, at the rate of the lesser of one percent (1%) per month and the maximum rate allowed by
Applicable Laws. Each Party shall bear its own cost of preparing and presenting its case;
provided, that the Parties agree that the prevailing Party in such arbitration shall be awarded its
reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees, expenses and costs incurred in connection with the
Dispute. The cost of the arbitration, however, including the fees and expenses of the arbitrator,
shall initially be shared equally by the Parties, subject to reimbursement of such arbitration
costs and attorneys fees and costs to the prevailing Party. The arbitrator shall be instructed to
establish procedures such that a decision can be rendered within sixty (60) calendar days of the
appointment of the arbitrator.
19.3 Arbitrator Confidentiality Obligation. The Parties shall ensure that any
arbitrator appointed to act under this Section will agree to be bound to the confidentiality
provisions of Section 30 hereof with respect to the terms of this Contract and any information
obtained during the course of the arbitration proceedings.
SECTION 20. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
20.1 Each Party warrants and represents to the other that:
(a) It has all requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and approvals, to
legally and validly execute and deliver this Contract and perform its obligations hereunder;
(b) The execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract have been duly
authorized by, or are in accordance with, each Partys respective governing entity, and this
Contract has been duly executed and delivered for it by the signatories so authorized, and it
constitutes its legal, valid, and binding obligation;
(c) Its execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract will not breach or
violate, or constitute a default under any contract, lease or instrument to which it is a Party or
by which it or its properties may be bound or affected; and
(d) It has not received any notice, nor to the best of its knowledge is there pending
or threatened any notice, of any violation of any applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, rules,
decrees, awards, permits or orders which would materially and adversely affect either Partys
ability to perform hereunder.
20.2 EPC Provider warrants and represents to Customer that:
(a) EPC Provider has examined and carefully reviewed this Contract;
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(b) EPC Provider has inspected the Site and become generally familiar with the
general, local and site conditions that may affect the supply of the Generating Facility and the
performance of the Work;
(c) EPC Provider has performed, or has caused to be performed, all necessary due
diligence to determine suitability of the Site for the Generating Facility including without
limitation any structural, soils, or civil analyses or reports. If any of these reports are
completed after execution of this Agreement, and the information gained in these reports
necessitate a change order or the cancellation of this Agreement, EPC Provider will be responsible
for incurring the costs of any such change order and/or shall refund to Customer payments already
made under this Agreement;
(i) Verification of the adequacy of the Utility to provide net metering (with respect
to both the transformer and the meter), and verification that the Generating Facility will comply
with all applicable net-metering codes, standards, regulations or Utility policies;
(d) EPC Provider has all the required skills and capacity necessary to perform or
cause to be performed the Work in a timely and professional manner, utilizing sound engineering
principles, project management procedures and supervisory procedures, all in accordance with
prudent industry practices;
(e) EPC Provider is familiar with applicable law, regulations, and interconnection
standards relevant to the performance of its obligations under this Contract; and
(f) EPC Provider has notified Customer in writing of all conflicts, errors,
ambiguities or discrepancies that EPC Provider has discovered in the Contract Documents.
SECTION 21. TITLE; WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIENS
EPC Provider warrants good title, free and clear of all liens, claims, charges, security
interests, and encumbrances whatsoever, to all Equipment and other items furnished by it or any of
its subcontractors that become part of the Generating Facility to the extent payment therefore has
been received by EPC Provider. Title to Equipment shall pass to Customer, free and clear of all
liens, claims, charges, security interests, and encumbrances whatsoever, upon delivery to the Site
and Customers payment to the EPC Provider for such Equipment, including all retention payments for
said equipment.
SECTION 22. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION
22.1 Termination. Subject to Sections 17.2 and 17.3 hereof, if there is an Event of
Default by either Party under this Contract, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15, then in
addition to the remedies provided for in Section 16, the non-defaulting Party may terminate this
Contract by providing written notice to the defaulting Party. Upon termination of this Contract,
each Party shall promptly return to the other all papers, materials, and property of the other held
by such Party in connection herewith. Each Party shall also assist the other in the orderly
termination of this Contract and the transfer of all aspects hereof, tangible and intangible, as
may be necessary for the orderly, non-disrupted business continuation of each Party.
22.2 Suspension of Work. Customer shall have the right to suspend the Work for any
period of time (not to exceed 120 days); provided in all events, EPC Provider shall be entitled to
an extension of Time (day for day) as a result of such suspension, and if such suspension exceeds
fifteen (15) days, then EPC Provider shall be entitled to an equitable increase in the Contract
Amount.
SECTION 23. CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT
This Contract is the result of arms-length negotiations between two sophisticated parties and
ambiguities or uncertainties in it shall not be construed for or against either Party, but shall be
construed in a manner that most accurately reflects the intent of the Parties when such Contract
was executed.
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SECTION 24. BINDING EFFECT
Except as otherwise provided herein, the terms and provisions of this Contract shall apply to,
be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors, and permitted assigns.
SECTION 25. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Parties hereto agree that EPC Provider, and any agents and employees of EPC Provider, its
subcontractors and/or consultants, in the performance of this Contract, shall act in an independent
capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the Customer.
SECTION 26. NO WAIVER
The failure of EPC Provider or Customer to insist upon the strict performance of the terms and
conditions of this Contract shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of
either Partys right to thereafter enforce the same in accordance with this Contract.
SECTION 27. SEVERABILITY
In the event that any clause or provision of this Contract or any part thereof becomes or
shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable,
this Contract shall continue in full force and effect without said provisions, provided that no
such severability shall be effective if it materially changes the benefits or obligations of either
Party hereunder.
SECTION 28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT
This Contract, when executed, together with all Attachments, shall constitute the entire
agreement between the Parties; and this Contract cannot be amended, modified, or terminated except
by a written instrument, executed by both Parties hereto; provided, however, if EPC Provider has
been notified that Customer has assigned any of its rights, duties or obligations under this
Contract to a Lender, then the prior written consent of Lender shall be required as well.
SECTION 29. APPLICABLE LAW
This Contract and the construction and enforceability thereof shall be governed and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws
principles. The Parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue of the State and Federal Courts
within the City and County of Sacramento, California.
SECTION 30. NOTICE
Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed received (i) on the day on which
such notice is delivered personally, (ii) on the third business day after deposit in the U.S. Mail;
provided such notice is sent by certified mail with a return receipt request and postage prepaid or
(iii) the following business day if deposited with a recognized overnight carrier, to the address
shown below or to such other persons or addresses as are specified by similar notice.
TO EPC PROVIDER:
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Solar Power, Inc. 1115 Orlando Avenue Roseville, CA 95661 | |
TO CUSTOMER:
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Solar Tax Partners I, LLC | |
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SECTION 31. HEADINGS
Headings and subtitles used throughout this Contract are for the purpose of convenience only,
and no heading or subtitle shall modify or be used to interpret the text of any section.
SECTION 32. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no Party nor any director, employee or agent of
any Party shall give to or receive from any director, employee or agent of any other Party any
gift, entertainment or other favor of significant value, or any commission, fee or rebate in
connection with this Contract. Likewise, no Party nor any director, employee or agent of any
Party, shall without prior notification thereof to all Parties enter into any business relationship
with any director, employee or agent of another Party or of any Affiliate of another Party, unless
such person is acting for and on behalf of the other Party or any such Affiliate. A Party shall
promptly notify the other Parties of any violation of this Section and any consideration received
as a result of such violation shall be paid over or credited to the Party against whom it was
charged. Any representative of any Party, authorized by that Party, may audit the records of the
other Parties related to this Contract, including the expense records of the Partys employees
involved in this Contract, upon reasonable notice and during regular business hours, for the sole
purpose of determining whether there has been compliance with this Section.
SECTION 33. CONFIDENTIALITY; PUBLICITY
All non-public information (including the terms of this Contract) provided by either Party to
the other or which is identified by the disclosing Party in writing as confidential or proprietary
information shall be treated in a confidential manner and shall not be disclosed to any third party
without the prior written consent of the non-disclosing Party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. All EPC Provider publicity activities regarding this Contract or the
Generating Facility shall require the prior written consent of Customer, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the preceding, this Section and the restrictions herein
contained shall not apply to any data or documentation which is:
(a) Disclosed or required to be disclosed pursuant to state or federal law, an order
or requirements of a regulatory body or a court, after five business days notice of such intended
disclosure is given by the disclosing Party to the non-disclosing Party or if five business days
notice is not practical, then such shorter notice as is practical;
(b) Disclosed by a Party to an affiliate of such Party or in connection with an
assignment permitted by Section 17; or
(c) Is, as of the time of disclosure, public knowledge without the fault of the
disclosing Party.
SECTION 34. NON-DISCRIMINATION
34.1 EPC Providers Obligations. EPC Provider shall not unlawfully discriminate,
harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race,
color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS),
mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, and denial of family
care leave. EPC Provider shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of its employees and
applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment[, and shall comply with
the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12990 (a-f) et seq.)
and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2,
Section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission
implementing Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2
of the California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Contract by reference and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full].
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SECTION 35. SURVIVAL
Section 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11.6, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30,31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 an 37 and the attachments hereto that are referenced in such Sections
shall survive termination of this Agreement and shall survive final payment to EPC Provider
following Final Completion.
SECTION 36. COOPERATION
Upon the receipt of a request from the other Party, each Party shall execute such reasonable
additional documents, instruments, estoppels, and assurances and take such additional actions as
are reasonably necessary and desirable to carry out the terms and intent hereof. Neither Party
shall unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its compliance with any reasonable request made
pursuant to this Section. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge that they are
entering into a long-term arrangement in which the cooperation of all of them will be required.
SECTION 37. COUNTERPART
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each such counterpart shall
be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement.
Signatures transmitted by facsimile or by .pdf file delivered via electronic mail shall be binding;
provided, however, that any Party transmitting its signature by facsimile or such electronic mail
shall promptly send an original signature to the other Party.
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ATTACHMENT A
SITE, FACILITIES & EXISTING EQUIPMENT
SITE, FACILITIES & EXISTING EQUIPMENT
The Customer will provide EPC Provider access to the Site to the extent permitted to
Customer by Site Host under the Easement and in accordance with the terms of the Easement and this
Contract.
Other than as indicated in the Solar Power Purchase Agreement dated May 8, 2009, and on the project
plans, no additional restrictions on the EPC Provider exist.
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ATTACHMENT B
SCOPE OF WORK
[To be completed]
SCOPE OF WORK
[To be completed]
EPC Provider will design and install a 3,614.563614.56.6 kWdc Photovoltaic Panel
System at the SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC Aerojet-General Corps site. The Generating Facility will
be composed approximately of the following: 3,614.563609.6 kWdc of crystalline silicon
(c-Si) modules; a single axis tracker to support the PV arrays, a complete power center, and a
fully installed monitoring system.
1. Turnkey Services
EPC Provider will provide stamped electrical and structural engineered drawings, materials and
installation of photovoltaic modules, installation of electrical systems including inverters,
electrical connection to the existing site host electrical infrastructure, and construction of
mounting structures on which the photovoltaic modules are installed. EPC Provider shall commission
the Generating Facility and develop the interconnection agreement with SMUD. EPC Provider shall
provide comprehensive on site construction management for the Generating Facility.
Feasibility Inspection and Assessment
EPC Provider to conduct feasibility and configuration assessments, environmental assessments,
and other inspections of the Site to determine that the Site can support the installation of the
Generating Facility, without further modification to the Site itself. All applicable reports
shall be addressed to both the EPC Provider and the Customer and copies of all reports shall be
provided to Customer 5 business days after they are obtained or completed. Required reports
include without limitation:
(a) Third party Structural, Geotechnical, and Electrical Engineering reports
(b) Design, Engineering and Permitting
EPC Provider shall prepare all engineering and installation drawings consistent with prevailing
construction standards, codes, and compliance. The EPC Provider will review the Site and
infrastructure and design a Generating Facility that will produce the required energy and meet
the California PUC Requirements. The system design will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
The Engineering Design Package shall include drawings consistent with Attachment O, including
without limitation:
(a) | Schematic and Preliminary Designs | ||
(b) | Design Calculations | ||
(c) | Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Construction Drawings (Site Plans, Schematic Single Lines and Detail Drawings) | ||
(d) | Project Schedule | ||
(e) | Product description information | ||
(f) | Bill of Materials | ||
(g) | Equipment details and description, specifications | ||
(h) | Layout of equipment | ||
(i) | All documents necessary for Customer to complete an application in order for the Facility to successfully be considered a Qualified Facility by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. |
Customer and Site Host (if applicable) will review and approve the documents prior to
commencement of construction.
EPC provider will apply for all permits necessary for development, construction, ownership and
operation of the Generating Facility. Copies of all applicable permits shall be provided to
Customer five (5) business days after they are obtained or completed.
Material Purchase
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EPC Provider will purchase and furnish to the Site the following material without
limitation:
a) Miscellaneous Steel
b) Components (Nuts, Bolts, Clamps, etc.)
c) Photovoltaic Modules
d) DC Cabling
e) DC Junction Boxes
f) AC Cabling
g) Inverters
h) Peaq Solar Canopy structures
i) Transformers
j) Meteorological Station
k) Remotely accessible Data Acquisition Systems including Revenue Grade
Metering
l) All materials related to drainage required by the civil engineering
plan
The material will arrive on to the Site as to not delay the completion of the project. EPC
Provider will provide flash test data for all modules to Customer upon procurement of modules.
If the Generating Facility is in whole or in part ground mounted, prior to the arrival of equipment
and materials at the Site, the EPC Provider shall install a fenced secured area and provide 24-hour
security for the storage of such equipment and materials, such secured area to be approved by
Customer, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
EPC Provider will be responsible for all storage and receiving of all freight at the Site in a
secure manner to be approved by Customer, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Construction and Installation
Prior to beginning construction, EPC Provider shall also provide Customer with a copy of EPC
Providers safety plan, as well as an evaluation and appropriate documentation of the of the
safety record any licensed subcontractor that will be performing work on the Generating
Facility.
EPC Provider will assemble, construct, and install with its own forces and/or with
subcontractors the following Work:
a) | Prepare the site, including but not limited to drainage required by the civil engineering plan, and remove excess debris. | ||
b) | EPC provider will coordinate with Customer and Site Host when trenching is performed. | ||
c) | DC Cabling and Junction Boxes | ||
d) | AC Trenching and cabling | ||
e) | Inverters, switchgear and transformers and accompanying supports and/or concrete pads | ||
f) | Security fence for power center (inverters and switches) | ||
g) | Install the balance of the remotely accessible Data Acquisition System including Revenue Grade Metering |
EPC Provider shall provide comprehensive on site construction management services for the
construction of the Generating Facility in accordance with policies and health and safety
plans of the Customer and the Site Host.
Customer, at its sole discretion, may randomly select up to fifty (50) modules of each type
of photovoltaic modules used in the System for delivery to a third-party for quality
verification testing. The costs of such verification testing shall be the responsibility of
Customer.
Substantial Completion
Prior to Substantial Completion, EPC Provider will perform the following tasks without
limitation:
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(a) | The portion of the Work sufficient to consider the Generating Facility to be mechanically and electrically complete, and to enable the Generating Facility to interconnect with the Utility. | ||
(b) | Issuance of an Application for Substantial Completion to Customer. |
Commissioning and Utility Interconnection Approval
(a) | Commission the completed system in accordance with the Commissioning Tests and Procedures in Attachment F to verify that the system is functioning as expected within acceptable parameters and as designed at a nameplate capacity that is expected to generate 1,216,880kWh in the first year of operation adjusted for actual weather conditions. | ||
(b) | Facilitate completion or execution of any incentive- or rebate-related documents | ||
(c) | Prior to receipt of an Application for Substantial Completion executed by Customer, EPC Provider shall not contact the Utility to facilitate interconnection. EPC Provider will actively coordinate with Utility in preparation for the facilities interconnection. | ||
(d) | Upon receipt of an executed Application for Substantial Completion from Customer, EPC Provider shall facilitate the execution of an Interconnection Agreement between [Site Host/Customer] and SMUD. | ||
(e) | Issuance of a Certificate of Substantial Completion by Customer to EPC Provider. |
Final Completion
Prior to Final Completion, EPC Provider will perform the following tasks without limitation
(a) | Complete punch-list | ||
(b) | Site final clean-up | ||
(c) | Train Customer in the operation, and recommended O&M, of the Generating Facility | ||
(d) | Provide Customer with copies of all O&M manuals and warranties for System. Any and all O&M manuals for the System shall include warranty cards for all System equipment signed by Customer. | ||
(e) | Provide Final As-Built documents upon completion. |
Use of Site
Contractor agrees not to do or permit to be done in or about the Site, nor to bring or keep or
permit to be brought or kept in or about the Site, anything which is prohibited by or will in
any way conflict with any legal requirements or which is prohibited by the standard form of fire
insurance policy, or which will in any way increase the existing rate of (or otherwise affect)
fire or any other insurance on the Site or any of its contents. Contractor agrees not to commit
or suffer to be committed any waste in or upon the Site.
Access to Site
Customer will work with the Site Host to make available to EPC Contractor access to the Site for
the purposes set forth herein; provided however, that EPC Provider acknowledges that the EPC
Providers employees, agents, contractors and representatives shall abide by all requirements of
Site Host for the access and security of the Site.
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ATTACHMENT C
BILL OF MATERIALS
3,614.560kWp Generating Facility for SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC
BILL OF MATERIALS
3,614.560kWp Generating Facility for SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC
ITEM | DESCRIPTION | EST QTY* | ||||
1.0 POWER GENERATION | ||||||
1.1 |
SP205 Photovoltaic modules | 17,632 | ||||
2.0 STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | ||||||
2.2 |
Single Axis Tracker Structures | |||||
3.0 DC ASSEMBLIES | ||||||
3.1 |
Combiner boxes w/ fuses 36 string | |||||
3.2 |
#10 USE wire | |||||
3.3 |
Home run connectors | |||||
3.4 |
#4 Ground wire | |||||
3.5 |
Grounding straps | |||||
4.0 AC ASSEMBLIES | ||||||
4.1 |
Inverter(s) Advanced Energy, Solaran 500 | 6 | ||||
4.2 |
DC disconnects | |||||
4.3 |
AC Disconnects | |||||
4.5 |
Equipment pads | |||||
5.0 DATA ACQUISITION | ||||||
5.1 |
Data Acquisition System (monitors power and weather) Daily | |||||
monitoring/processing service provided by EPC Provider during EPC Provider | ||||||
System Warranty period. Monitored data made available to Customer via | ||||||
Internet. | 1ea | |||||
Note: Customer to provide internet service to each of two inverter locations. | ||||||
6.0 ACCESSORIES | ||||||
6.1 |
System Manual | 1ea |
* | Subject to change based on approved Change Order |
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ATTACHMENT D
PROJECT SCHEDULE
[To be completed]
PROJECT SCHEDULE
[To be completed]
Upon the Contract Effective Date, EPC Provider will develop, with input from Customer, a master
Microsoft® Project schedule. The project team will establish a weekly construction meeting at which
time the work of the previous week will be reviewed, and a three week look ahead will be
coordinated. The Microsoft Project schedule will be updated every two weeks. At this time, EPC
Provider estimates the permitting, issuing of subcontractor contracts, design/engineering,
mobilization, construction, and commissioning/ turnover phases to be estimated as an [6]-month
duration project.
A preliminary schedule is shown below.
Anticipated Milestone Dates
Mobilization |
6/30/09 | |||
Engineering Design & Submittal |
5/30/09 | |||
Engineering Design Approval |
6/15/03 | |||
Building Permit |
6/22/09 | |||
PV Modules Delivered |
8/15/09 | |||
Balance of Materials Delivered |
9/30/09 | |||
PV Modules Installed |
11/15/09 | |||
Inverter Installation |
9/30/09 | |||
Electrical Equipment Installation |
11/25/09 | |||
Substantial Completion |
11/20/09 | |||
Utility Interconnection Approval |
12/20/09 | |||
Final Completion |
12/24/2009 | |||
1.1 | The Work and the Generating Facility will be completed in accordance with the Project Schedule. The preliminary schedule shown above shall be finalized during the completion of the Construction Documents. Such finalized Project Schedule shall then completely replace this current Attachment D in its entirety. Any and all subsequent changes to such finalized Project Schedule shall require the prior written approval of Customer, in its sole and absolute discretion. | |
1.2 | EPC Provider will use best efforts to complete the Generating Facility and perform all Work by project completion date. | |
1.3 | EPC Provider will make all reasonable, diligent efforts to obtain all permits, clearances, Interconnection Agreement, etc. necessary for performance and completion of the Work. |
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ATTACHMENT E
PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
[To be completed]
PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
[To be completed]
A Schedule of Values (SOV) will be provided after the Contract Effective Date. This SOV will
include a breakout of the total cost by billable details. All Requests for Payment will be
submitted to Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC. Requests for Payment will utilize an agreed upon form
unless Customer prefers something different. Upon Customer approval payments are to be made within
ten (10) calendar days of approval of such invoice. Unless Customer has reason to reject all or
part of the EPC Providers invoice, such invoice shall be approved within five (5) calendar days of
receipt by Customer.
A Mobilization Fee as well as deposits for key components will be invoiced to the Customer upon
both Parties signing this Contract and will be due and payable as detailed in Section 4 of this
Contract.
Solar Generating Facility Installation
Payments shall be made as follows:
% of Total Contract | Estimated Payment | |||||||||||||||||||
Payment Milestone | Scheduled Value | Value | Retainage | Payment Due | Date | |||||||||||||||
Final Completion |
100 | % | 100 | % | 0 | % | $ | 19,556,000 | 12/24/2009 |
Documentation requirements for each milestone payment:
Payment Milestone | Documentation Required for Payment | |||
Final Completion
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| Stamped Issue For Construction Package | ||
| Copy of executed permits | |||
| Bill of Lading | |||
| Attestation of installation | |||
| Bill of lading | |||
| Attestation of installation | |||
| Attestation of installation | |||
| Utility interconnection documents | |||
| Owners Manual | |||
| Product specifications | |||
| Certificates, and patent information | |||
| Warranty cards | |||
| Completed punch list | |||
| As-built drawings |
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ATTACHMENT F
COMMISSIONING SCHEDULE
COMMISSIONING SCHEDULE
Overview:
EPC Provider technical personnel, with the assistance of the equipment manufacturer(s) as needed,
will perform a complete commissioning of the Generating Facility following the Commissioning
procedures outlined in this Attachment as well as other standard tests, inspections, safety and
quality checks. All testing and commissioning will be conducted in accordance with the
manufacturers specifications. Customer reserves the right to have the testing and Commissioning
results verified by the Commissioning Engineer.
These Commissioning testing procedures for photovoltaic systems and major components are intended
to determine system performance to the specification. The tests are designed to verify that the
system, as installed, is safe for personnel as well as equipment, and to establish or verify system
operation. The tests shall be used to determine actual post-construction operational, performance,
and safety characteristics.
For identification purposes, Customer or its agent, EPC Provider or its agent, and 3rd-party
engineer are identified as follows:
System Installation Checklist and Acceptance Test
Customer Name:
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Type of Installation: | |
Project Number:
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Site Location: | |
Installer:
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Company Name: | |
Primary Inspector:
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Date of Inspection: |
Upon completion of the installation, and prior to field verification by the electric utility,
installer will go through the following installation checklists and acceptance test. The
Installer shall provide advanced notice to the Client that the installation and acceptance test are
to be performed.
SECTIONS of Test Responsibility
Section I Equipment
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Site Superintendent or Assigned Company | |
Section II Racking
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Site Superintendent or Assigned Company | |
Section III Module Installation
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Site Superintendent or Assigned Company | |
Section IV Electrical AC-DC
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Assigned Company or Subcontractor Electrician | |
Section V Interconnection Prep
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Assigned Commissioner |
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I EQUIPMENT CHECK MODULES/ARRAYS/ INVERTER
SECTION I (a) Modules | ||
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Visually inspect the array for cracked modules | |
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Is the Aluminum frame, backsheet, or junction box damaged? | |
o
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Check to make sure panels are attached properly to their mounting brackets and nothing is abnormal or misaligned. | |
SECTION I (b) Combiner Boxes | ||
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Fuses properly installed with good continuity | |
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Combiner enclosure properly grounded array to combiner/combiner to array. | |
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Combiner box is properly labeled | |
SECTION I (c)- PV Array | ||
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Array strings properly labeled | |
o
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Module interconnectors are secure | |
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Module/brackets/framework torqued properly | |
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Grounding clamp/set screw torqued properly | |
SECTION I (d) Inverter(s) | ||
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Inverter is properly labeled | |
o
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Mechanical connections inside inverter AC and DC disconnects secure | |
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Incoming and Outgoing wire sizes are correct per plans |
Section I Equipment Check
Site:
Project #
Commissioned by:
Date:
II Racking
SECTION II (a) Mechanical | ||
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Check to make sure all hardware used is of correct material and size according to the manufacturers specifications. If substitutes were used, do we have an approved deviation? | |
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Are the roof penetrations secure and weather tight? | |
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Complete a visual inspection of penetration attachment to I-beam or structure. |
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Are stanchions installed correctly? | |
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Are all brackets and framework installed and torqued to recommended specifications. |
Section II Racking
Site:
Project #
Commissioned by:
Date:
III Module Installation
SECTION III (a) Module Installation including Continuity and String Layout | ||
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Visually inspect the array for cracked modules. | |
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Check to see if modules are properly grounded one to another. | |
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Visually inspect and perform a finger tight pull test to any plug and receptacle connectors between modules to ensure they are fully engaged and locked into position and are not cracked to allow moisture intrusion. | |
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Is the module frame back sheet, or junction box damaged? | |
o
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Check to see that all wiring is neat and secure per manufacturing guidelines. | |
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Are modules mounted correctly to frame and torqued to recommended specification? | |
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Check to make sure all hardware used is of correct material and size according to manufacturer specifications. If substitutes were used, do we have an approved deviation? |
Section III Module Installation
Site:
Project #
Commissioned by:
Date:
IV Electrical
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SECTION IV- (a) PV Array | ||
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Check to see if modules are properly grounded on to another. | |
o
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Check the string grounding. Is each module grounded using the supplied hardware, the
grounding point indentified on the module and the manufacturers instructions? Note: Bolting the module to a grounded structure will not meet NEC requirements. |
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Check that all home runs are properly labeled. |
SECTION IV (b) Over-Current Protection | ||||
YES
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NO | |||
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o | Over current devices in the dc circuits listed for 600VDC dc operation per plan and spec? | ||
o
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o | Fuses make and model number are in the equipment schedule? | ||
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o | Smallest conductor used to wire modules protected? Sources of over-current are parallel=connected modules? | ||
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o | Combiner box fuses in finger safe holders are capable of being changed without touching live contacts? | ||
SECTION IV (c) Electrical Connections | ||||
YES
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NO | |||
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o | Compression terminals tightened to the recommended torque specifications per manufacturing recommendations? | ||
o
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o | Crimp-on terminals listed and installed with listed crimping tools by the same manufacturer? Perform manual pull test on terminal. | ||
o
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o | Use only AC Twist On wire connectors NO DC application? | ||
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o | Compression lugs or other terminals listed for the environment (i.e. inside, outside, wet, direct burial)? | ||
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o | Electrical splicing lugs listed and not just UL recognized? | ||
SECTION IV (c) -Electrical Connections continued | ||||
YES
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NO | |||
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o | Terminals containing more than one conductor listed for multiple conductors? | ||
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o | Connectors or terminals using flexible, stranded conductors listed for use with such conductors> |
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SECTION IV (d) Conductors | ||||
YES
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NO | |||
o
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o | Array Conductor Type per plan and spec. If exposed, use2, UV |
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o | Properly sized equipment-grounding conductors routed with the circuit conductors? | ||
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o | Conductor insulation rated at 90°C [UL-1703] to allow for operation at 70°C + near modules and in conduit exposed to sunlight (add 17-20°C to ambient temperature)? | ||
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o | Strain reliefs/cable clamps or conduit used on all cables and cords? | ||
SECTION IV (e) Disconnect Inspection |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | ||||||
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Check for properly landed line to load. | |
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Check that DC disconnects are properly grounded. (Only one bonding conductor-grounded conductor to ground). | |
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Check that DC disconnects are properly labeled (per NEC and local building codes) | |
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Check ground conductors connected properly. | |
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Check that all wiring is neat and secure and that ground conductors are not fused or switched per NEC. | |
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Check that incoming and outgoing wire sizes are correct and that all conduits have bushings installed | |
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Check bonded fittings used with metal conductors when DC system voltage is more than 250 Vdc. | |
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Inspect the fuses, if present, for correct AMPs/Volts and mounting. Verify total amp level does not exceed load/breaker size. | |
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Wet rated conductors used in exposed locations. | |
SECTION IV (f) AC Disconnect Inspection | ||
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Inspect AC disconnect and document identifying information | |
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Check for properly landed line to load. | |
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Check to see if all AC disconnects are properly grounded (Only one bonding conductor neutral to ground.) | |
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Check AC color codes. |
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Check that AC disconnects are properly labeled per NEC and local building codes | |
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Check grounded conductors connected properly. | |
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Check to see that all wiring is neat and secure and that grounded conductors are not fused or switched per NEC. | |
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Check that incoming and outgoing wire sizes are correct.\ and that all conduits have bushings installed. | |
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Inspect fuses, if present for correct AMPs/Volts and mounting. Verify total amp level does not exceed load/breaker size. | |
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Wet rated conductors used in exposed locations. | |
SECTION IV (g) Mechanical Attachment | ||
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Check to make sure all hardware used is of correct material and size according to manufacturer specifications. If substitutes were used, do we have an approved deviation? | |
SECTION IV (h) Inverter Start Up Test | ||
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Inspect the inverter and inverter label (labeled properly) and document identifying information. | |
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Check if inverter is properly grounded. | |
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Check inverter is connected to dedicated circuit with back fed over-current. | |
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Check that incoming and outgoing conductors are secure per torque schedule. | |
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Check that incoming and outgoing wire sizes are correct per plans. | |
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Start the inverter following the proper start-up procedure according to the manufacturers instructions. |
Section IV Electrical
Site: Project #
Commissioned by: Date:
Site: Project #
Commissioned by: Date:
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V Interconnection Preparation
SECTION V (a) System Acceptance Evaluation
The following acceptance test will preferably be run around midday on a cloudless day.
The following acceptance test will preferably be run around midday on a cloudless day.
o
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The system will be turned on and allowed to run for one (1) hour before taking any performance measurements. | |
o
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Obtain real-time solar irradiance measurement using either one of the precision spectral pyranometers provided with the system, on a single properly operating PV module, of the same model found in the array, placed in full sun in the exact same orientation as the array being tested. After allowing for fifteen (15) minutes of full exposure, the short circuit current of the module is proportional with the irradiance. | |
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Determine the estimated expected peak AC power output of the system by multiplying the measured system capacity at the inverter by the inverter efficiency rating (.095 .098). | |
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Record the AC power output from the inverters or performance meters (watts AC-measured. This shall be 90% or higher of watts AC-estimated recorded in previous steps. | |
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List DC rating at Inverter for each array Equation = V * I (Current)/ X Kw Connector Nameplate |
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SECTION V (b) - Data Acquisition System (DAS) Test | ||||
Part of PV System?
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No | o |
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Inspect the DAS and document identifying information | |
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The DAS shall be inspected for proper mounting and wiring | |
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Check sensor equipment, if any, for proper mounting and location (i.e., irradiance, temperature and wind speed sensors). | |
o
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Turn on PV and DAS Systems per manufacturers specifications. | |
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Record operating parameters from the inverter display. | |
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Contact the DAS monitoring service to verify that the DAS is communicating properly. Record the system parameters being transmitted. | |
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Compare inverter data to data being transmitted to monitoring service to ensure proper operation. | |
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Provide owner with the initial startup report when everything has been verified and checked to ensure proper operation. | |
Detail DAS Test Data on next sheet. | ||
DAS Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
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Inverter Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
DAS Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
Inverter Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
DAS Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
Inverter Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
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DAS Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
Inverter Readings
Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Inverter | Array | Array | |||||
Output | Output | Output | Output | Voltage | Voltage | |||||
(Vac) | Current (Aac) | Power (kW) | Energy (kWh) | (Vdc) | (Vdc) | |||||
Section V Interconnection Preparation
Site: Project #
Commissioned by: Date:
Site: Project #
Commissioned by: Date:
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Photovoltaic Inverter Startup & Acceptance Test
Site Location:
Project No:
Date:
Pg #
of
Time of Day:
Commissioned by
Inverter Number | ||||||||||||||||
Mfg. & Model Number | Utility Voltage | Utility Frequency | Inverter Voltage | Inverter Current | ||||||||||||
Serial Number | Irradiance | (Vac) | (Hz) | Array Voltage (Vdc) | Array Current (Adc) | (Vac) | (Aac) | Power Output (Wac) | ||||||||
Inverter Number | ||||||||||||||||
Mfg. & Model Number | Utility Voltage | Utility Frequency | Inverter Voltage | Inverter Current | ||||||||||||
Serial Number | Irradiance | (Vac) | (Hz) | Array Voltage (Vdc) | Array Current (Adc) | (Vac) | (Aac) | Power Output (Wac) | ||||||||
Inverter Number | ||||||||||||||||
Mfg. & Model Number | Utility Voltage | Utility Frequency | Inverter Voltage | Inverter Current | ||||||||||||
Serial Number | Irradiance | (Vac) | (Hz) | Array Voltage (Vdc) | Array Current (Adc) | (Vac) | (Aac) | Power Output (Wac) | ||||||||
PV Combiner Box & Array Tests (Home Run to Inverter)
Site Location:
Project No:
Date:
Combiner Box # Model: Serial #
Inverter # Model: Serial #
Sun Intensity: Ambient Temp: Panel Temp:
Azimuth: Tilt Commissioned by:
Combiner Box # Model: Serial #
Inverter # Model: Serial #
Sun Intensity: Ambient Temp: Panel Temp:
Azimuth: Tilt Commissioned by:
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For repetitive source circuit wiring, the following must be followed for each source circuit
in a systematic approach, i.e. per array. Testing will take place around Noon on a cloudless
day. All data is to be recorded on the list below.
Site Module Identification
Site Location:
Project
No: Date:
Make: Model: Installed by: Page # of
No: Date:
Make: Model: Installed by: Page # of
NO. | Serial Number | Bldg. or String # | NO. | Serial Number | Bldg. or String # |
ATTACHMENT G
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ATTACHMENT G
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.1 | Generating Facility Data Acquisition System shall be from Solar Power, Inc. and will provide the following components: |
a. | Internet Gateway(s)/Data Logger(s) in a number relevant to the output of the Generating Facility and number of monitored devices as below | ||
b. | Revenue Grade Energy Meter to monitor total Generating Facility output | ||
c. | Weather Data Station with irradiance, wind speed, ambient temperature and panel temperature | ||
d. | Inverter Monitoring of each individual inverter |
1.2 | Basic Monitoring Service including: |
a. | Energy Meter monitoring | ||
b. | Weather Data monitoring | ||
c. | Inverter Monitoring | ||
d. | Reporting | ||
e. | Performance Alarm Handling | ||
f. | System Log Book |
Ongoing costs for monitoring services are included in the Operations and Maintenance Agreement, which is an agreement that is separate from the EPC. The Monitoring Service Agreement will be signed by and between Customer and Solar Power, Inc. | ||
Internet service to the Building 200 inverter will be provided by Customer. |
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ATTACHMENT I
EPC PROVIDER FORM DOCUMENTS
EPC PROVIDER FORM DOCUMENTS
[Form of invoice to Solar Tax Partners I, LLC]
Invoice | ||||
Date | ||||
Customer Number | ||||
Order Number | ||||
Job Number | ||||
Invoice Number | ||||
Net Terms | 20 days |
Bill To:
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SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC Project | |
[SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC
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SOLAR TAX PARTNERS, 1 LLC | |
Project 200] [ |
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Attn: |
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c/o |
Description | ||||||
Design Submittal Development |
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Design Submittal Approval |
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[Attach Updated Progress
Payment Schedule (Attachment E)] |
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Billing Amount: | ||||||
Remit To:
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Retention Withheld: | |||||
Solar Power, Inc.
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Retention Due: | |||||
[wiring instructions or Street
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Subtotal: | $ | ||||
Misc: | ||||||
City, State, Zip]
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Tax: | |||||
Pay This Amount: | $ |
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[Form of conditional lien release progress payment]
CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON PROGRESS PAYMENT
Upon receipt by the undersigned of a payment or a check from SPIC in the
sum of $
payable to
and when the payment is effective or the check has been
properly endorsed and has been paid by the bank upon which it is drawn, this document shall become
effective to unconditionally and irrevocably waive and release any mechanics lien, stop notice, or
bond right the undersigned has on the job of [XXX Project Entity] located at
[Job Description] (the Project) to the following extent.
This release covers a progress payment for labor, services, equipment, or material furnished to
SPIC through [Date] only and does not cover any retentions retained before or
after the release date; extras furnished before the release date for which payment has not been
received; extras or items furnished after the release date. Rights based upon work performed or
items furnished under a written change order which has been fully executed by the parties prior to
the release date are covered by this release unless specifically reserved by the claimant in this
release. This release of any mechanics lien, stop notice, or bond right shall not otherwise
affect the contract rights, including rights between parties to the contract based upon a
rescission, abandonment, or breach of the contract, or the right of the undersigned to recover
compensation for furnished labor, services, equipment, or material covered by this release if that
furnished labor, services, equipment, or material was not compensated by the progress payment.
Before any recipient of this document relies on it, said party should verify evidence of payment to
the undersigned. If the undersigned has filed with a public agency a U.C.C. Financing Statement
evidencing a security interest in equipment delivered or installed in connection with the Project,
the undersigned agrees to promptly execute and file with such public agency any documents necessary
to terminate the effectiveness of such U.C.C. Financing Statement.
Dated: |
||||||||||
Solar Power, Inc. | ||||||||||
By | ||||||||||
(Title) |
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[Form of conditional lien release final payment]
CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT
Upon receipt by the undersigned of a payment or a check from [XXX Project Entity] in the sum of
$ payable to Solar Power, Inc. and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been
paid by the bank upon which it is drawn, this document shall become effective to unconditionally
and irrevocably waive and release any mechanics lien, stop notice, or bond right the undersigned
has on the job of [XXX Project Entity] located at . (the Project)
This release covers the final payment to the undersigned for all labor, services, equipment, or
material furnished on the job, except for disputed claims for additional work in the amount of
$ . Before any recipient of this document relies on it, the party should verify evidence
of payment to the undersigned. If the undersigned has filed with a public agency a U.C.C.
Financing Statement evidencing a security interest in equipment delivered or installed in
connection with the Project, the undersigned agrees to promptly execute and file with such public
agency any documents necessary to terminate the effectiveness of such U.C.C. Financing Statement.
Dated: |
||||||||||
Solar Power, Inc. | ||||||||||
By |
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[Form of unconditional lien release progress payment]
UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON PROGRESS PAYMENT
The undersigned has been paid and has received a progress payment in the sum of $ for
labor, services, equipment, or material furnished to [XXX Project Entity] on the job located at
[Job Description] (the Project) and
does hereby unconditionally and
irrevocably waive and release any mechanics lien, stop notice, or bond right that the undersigned
has on the above referenced job to the following extent.
This release covers a progress payment for labor, services, equipment, or materials furnished to
[XXX Project Entity] through
[Date] only and does not cover any retentions
retained before or after the release date; extras furnished before the release date for which
payment has not been received; extras or items furnished after the release date. Rights based upon
work performed or items furnished under a written change order which has been fully executed by the
parties prior to the release date are covered by this release unless specifically reserved by the
claimant in this release. This release of any mechanics lien, stop notice, or bond right shall
not otherwise affect the contract rights, including rights between parties to the contract based
upon a rescission, abandonment, or breach of the contract, or the right of the undersigned to
recover compensation for furnished labor, services, equipment, or material covered by this release
if that furnished labor, services, equipment, or material was not compensated by the progress
payment. If the undersigned has filed with a public agency a U.C.C. Financing Statement evidencing
a security interest in equipment delivered or installed in connection with the Project, the
undersigned agrees to promptly execute and file with such public agency any documents necessary to
terminate the effectiveness of such U.C.C. Financing Statement.
Dated: |
||||||||||
Solar Power, Inc. | ||||||||||
By | ||||||||||
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES RIGHTS UNCONDITIONALLY AND STATES THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PAID FOR GIVING
UP THOSE RIGHTS. THIS DOCUMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU IF YOU SIGN IT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT
BEEN PAID. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, USE A CONDITIONAL RELEASE FORM.
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[Form of unconditional lien release final payment]
UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT
The undersigned has been paid in full for all labor, services, equipment, or material furnished
to [XXX Project Entity] on the job located at
[Job Description] (the
Project) and does hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive and release any right to a
mechanics lien, stop notice, or any right against a labor and material bond on the job, except for
disputed claims for extra work in the amount of $ . If the undersigned has filed with a
public agency a U.C.C. Financing Statement evidencing a security interest in equipment delivered or
installed in connection with the Project, the undersigned agrees to promptly execute and file with
such public agency any documents necessary to terminate the effectiveness of such U.C.C. Financing
Statement.
Dated: |
||||||||||
Solar Power, Inc. | ||||||||||
By | ||||||||||
(Title) |
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES RIGHTS UNCONDITIONALLY AND STATES THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PAID FOR GIVING
UP THOSE RIGHTS. THIS DOCUMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU IF YOU SIGN IT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT
BEEN PAID. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, USE A CONDITIONAL RELEASE FORM.
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ATTACHMENT J
FEDERAL AND STATE REBATES AND INCENTIVES
FEDERAL AND STATE REBATES AND INCENTIVES
REBATES
EPC Provider shall perform the Work, in accordance with practices generally accepted in the
industry, all applicable laws, government approvals and permitting requirements, and quality
control and inspections so that the Generating Facility (i) meets or exceeds all requirements of
applicable laws, government approvals and licenses and the Generating Facility is installed in
accordance with manufacturers specifications or by methods otherwise approved by the manufacturer;
(ii) complies with all requirements of the Interconnection Agreement; (iii) meets or exceeds the
warranties and guarantees set forth in Section 6; (iv) are safe and adequate for their intended
purpose and conditions; (v) are free from defects; (vi) is comprised of equipment which is new and
of good quality when installed, designed and manufactured and of a grade in accordance with
generally accepted national standards for the design, manufacture and quality of such equipment;
and (viii) meets or exceeds all requirements for the following federal and state rebates and
incentives: [California Solar Initiative], (the Rebates).
In the event completion as described in Section 14 has not occurred by project completion date as a
result of EPC Providers default of its obligations under this Agreement, any reduction in the
Rebates resulting from such default will be the responsibility of EPC Provider.
[Sacramento Municipal Utility District]
1. | Completed Proof of Project Milestone Checklist | |
2. | Host Customer Certificate of Insurance | |
3. | Generating Facility Customer Certificate of Insurance (if different than Host Customer) | |
4. | Copy of Completed Interconnection Application | |
5. | Copy of executed contract for system installation | |
6. | Copy of executed alternative Generating Facility Ownership agreement (if Generating Facility Customer is different than Host Customer) | |
7. | Project Cost Breakdown Worksheet | |
8. | Revised Generating Facility Sizing Calculations (if applicable) | |
9. | Revised Incentive Calculation Worksheet (if applicable) | |
10. | CSI Program Contract with Original Signature | |
11. | Copy of RFP or solicitation (Government, Non-profit, and Public Entities only) | |
12. | Copy of the System Warranty |
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ATTACHMENT K
WARRANTIES
WARRANTIES
SYSTEM WARRANTY
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY
Solar Power, Inc. (SPI) conditionally warrants and guarantees for a period of one hundred twenty
(120) months from final building inspection that:
i. | The PV system is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship of both labor and material; | |
ii. | All work was completed according to contract terms and design specifications; | |
iii. | SPIs one hundred twenty (120) month warranty is concurrent with any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Warranty that may apply to the equipment incorporated into the PV Power System. SPIs warranty is not extended by any OEM Warranty that may apply; | |
iv. | Except as required by law, SPI EXCLUDES BOTH THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS PURSUANT TO CAL. COMM. CODE §2316 and SPI provides no warranty greater than those items covered by an OEM Warranty; | |
v. | SPI will make every effort to respond within three (3) business days on all properly notified warranty claims; | |
vi. | Damage caused by acts of God, pest damage, neglect, negligence or accidents, alteration, modification, or unintended use, and/or abuse are not covered by the SPI one hundred twenty (120) month or any OEM warranty. |
Solar Panels are warranted by the OEM. Please refer to the attached panel warranty documentation
that will accompany the system design submittals. Inverters are warranted by the OEM. Please refer
to the attached inverter warranty documentation that will accompany the system design submittals.
If the Owner believes or becomes aware that the photovoltaic system is not functioning properly,
the Owner must promptly notify SPI in the manner described below. Early attention to a minor
problem may help avoid serious problems later. A failure to report a problem on a timely basis may
void the Owners warranty rights.
SPI, at its option, may use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and in
building replacement products. SPI reserves the right to use parts or products of original or
improved design in the repair or replacement. If SPI repairs or replaces a product, its warranty
continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty. All replaced products and all parts
removed from repaired products become the property of SPI.
HOW TO NOTIFY SPI: A properly notified warrant claim will be one that is reported to SPI within 3
business days from the discovery of the defect or problem. Notification must be made by calling
Customer Care at (800) 548-8767 or by email to customerservice@solarpowerinc.net.
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES THESE REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE:
With the sole exception of the express warranty set forth above, SPI grants no further warranties,
disclaims all additional warranties and neither assumes nor authorizes any third party to establish
any other obligations or liability in connection with its products. This System Warranty is not
extended by any OEM warranty that may apply. Additional OEM Warranties will be provided upon Final
Completion.
NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SPI, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES WILL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN,
AND OWNER MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. SPI HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH WARRANTIES ARE
SPECIFICALLY WAIVED BY OWNER. IN NO EVENT SHALL SPI OR ANY OF ITS AGENTS, DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS OR
EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
LOST PROFITS, INJURY TO GOODWILL, OR LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE MODULE, OR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, RESULTING DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY TO OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FROM THE POSSESSION, OWNERSHIP, OR USE OF THE MODULE OR
SYSTEM OR PARTS DEEMED TO BE DEFECTIVE, EVEN IF SPI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
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POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR ANY BREACH OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY, FOR NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHERWISE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY WHETHER A CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE. SPIS MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO OWNER, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY
OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY SPI FROM OWNER FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MODULE WARRANTY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT CUSTOMER
CARE AT (800) 548-8767.
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ATTACHMENT M
EPC PROVIDER INSURANCE
EPC PROVIDER INSURANCE
EPC Provider Insurance. EPC Provider shall maintain until Final Completion, the
insurance coverage outlined in (i) through (vi) below, and all such other insurance as required by
applicable law. Evidence of coverage will be provided to Customer on an annual basis, 30 days
prior to policy expiration, via a Certificate of Insurance naming Customer and Site Host as an
additional insured and certificate holder. All Insurance Carriers will be rated A-VIII or better by
A.M. Best and Company.
(i) | Workers Compensation/Employers Liability. Limits as follows: |
* | Workers Compensation Statutory Coverage. | ||
* | Employers Liability Bodily Injury by accident $1,000,000 each accident |
Bodily Injury by disease $1,000,000 each employee | |||
Bodily Injury by disease $1,000,000 policy limit | |||
(ii) | Commercial General Liability including Contractual Liability insurance with limits of : |
* | $1,000,000 per occurrence for Bodily Injury and Property Damage | ||
* | $2,000,000 General Aggregate other than Products/Completed Operations | ||
* | $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate | ||
* | $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury | ||
* | $100,000 Fire Damage |
Coverage to be written on an Occurrence form per location basis, without endorsements that
limit the policy terms with respect to: (1) the definition of an Insured Contract, (2) provisions
for severability of interest, (3) explosion, collapse, underground hazard.
(iii) | Auto Liability insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with limits of $1,000,000 per accident. | ||
(iv) | Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions insurance with limits of: |
* | $1,000,000 per occurrence | ||
* | $1,000,000 aggregate |
Coverage to be written on an Occurrence form per location aggregate limit. . Coverage terms
and limits to apply excess of the primary per occurrence and/or aggregate limits provided for in
the Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability and Professional Liability policies. Coverage
terms and limits to also apply in excess of those required for Employers Liability.
(v) | Builders Risk insurance limits as follows: |
* | Property limit to be purchased on a replacement cost basis at the full construction contract amount including an agreed upon sub-limit for soft cost. Coverage will be written on a special form cause of loss and include an agreed amount endorsement containing no co-insurance provisions or deduction for depreciation with deductible of no more than $10,000 and include a limit for loss of business income due to delay in start-up. Boiler and Machinery coverage will be purchased if required for any hot-testing of equipment. Developer and/or Host Customer may require additional coverage under this section as required by industry standard to insure against losses caused by Flood, Earthquake, Terrorism or Windstorm for projects in locations exposed to these perils. |
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| No exclusion for faulty workmanship, design or material | ||
| No deductible greater than $25,000 |
(vi) | Policy Endorsements. |
* | The insurance specified in clause 15.3 above shall contain waivers of subrogation rights against Developer. | ||
* | The insurance provided for Builders Risk, Commercial General Liability and Excess Liability shall include |
(a) | include the Developer and Site Host as an additional insured with respect to Work performed under this Contract, and | ||
(b) | provide that the insurance is primary coverage with respect to all insureds and shall not be considered contributory insurance with any insurance policies of the Developer. |
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LIST OF REQUIRED DRAWINGS
LIST OF REQUIRED DRAWINGS
EPC Drawing Requirements
Title Page
Information on the title page shall include, but not be limited to the following:
| System size: This shall include kWdc and kWac. | ||
| Area of installation: Area, in acres, of land that the installation encompasses. | ||
| Estimate of length of wire used: This shall include all of the wiring used on the system-side of the meter (i.e. home run wiring, DC wiring from combiner boxes to the inverters & AC wiring from inverters to the meters). | ||
| Module part numbers and quantities. | ||
| Inverter part numbers and quantities. |
Single Line Diagram/layout page
The single line diagram shall accurately depict the physical electrical connections (i.e. quantity,
type, and size of conductors, quantity, size, and type of conduit) between all electrical equipment
used in the system. Information on the single line diagrams shall include, but not be limited to
the following items:
| Modules per string. | ||
| Number of strings for each combiner box. | ||
| Depiction of the wiring and fusing in all disconnects. | ||
| Wire size and quantity used for every run. | ||
| Total wire length (inside a footnote box or similar notation) | ||
| Conduit size and quantity of wires in each conduit for every run. | ||
| All fuses sizes. |
Grounding system design including connection points and conductor size
All electrical equipment shall be depicted, including their capacity/rating, manufacturer, part
number, quantity and reference designator where applicable. Examples of equipment shall include but
not be limited to the following:
| Modules | ||
| Inverters | ||
| Combiner Boxes | ||
| Wire (gauges and quantity) | ||
| Transformers | ||
| Switchgear | ||
| DC & AC Disconnects | ||
| Fuses | ||
| Data Acquisition System (DAS) | ||
| Main Switchboard | ||
| Meters | ||
| Distribution Panels | ||
| MET (Meteorological) Stations |
Layout Page
| Tie-in locations. |
General Drawing Requirements
The design drawing package shall also include, but not be limited to the following items:
| Array layout with location of equipment and tie-in relative to array | ||
| Electrical equipment pad layout | ||
| Locations of conduit runs | ||
| Torque values for terminal hardware | ||
| String Layout page showing the string, combiner box, disconnect, and inverter layout using a structured naming system |
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