10-EXHIBIT I – TIMEFRAME TO COMPLETE WORK.pdf

This is an exhibit document outlining the project timeline for RFP-JC-3940, a utility-scale energy generation study being conducted by the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Riverside County, California. The RFP seeks a qualified energy consultant to evaluate rules, regulations, and market opportunities for utility-scale power generation to enable EMWD to reduce retail electricity provider reliance by 30%, 60%, and 90%. Key dates include an optional pre-proposal conference on May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT via Microsoft Teams; written questions due by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT with responses provided by June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT; electronic proposal submission deadline of June 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT; anticipated interviews on July 13, 2026; board recommendation on September 16, 2026; contract execution anticipated by October 1, 2026; and project completion required by December 7, 2026. The contract includes no renewal options and represents a new initiative with no incumbent vendors.

Compensation shall be provided on a time and expense basis with an all-inclusive final price, and EMWD will determine the maximum contract amount in final contract documents. All costs including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, overhead, profit, insurance, applicable taxes, tariffs, licenses, permits, and travel must be included in a single line-item pricing proposal, with EMWD encouraging early payment discounts as part of evaluation. There are no stated set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. The selected consultant's work product becomes the exclusive property of EMWD with an irrevocable, perpetual, nonexclusive, royalty-free license to the district. Prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this engagement.