Contract_12905B22C0006 - Complete Award.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1050821

USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

800 BUCHANAN STREET

ALBANY CA 94710

ARS-12905B

KENDA TUCKER 5105596326

12905B22R0004

12905B22C0006

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

All work shall be done in accordance with the terms and conditions, scope of work, drawings, and any other attachments included in this purchase order.

This is a construction contract and as such, compliance with the Construction Wage

Requirements labor rates and benefits is required. The Department of Labor General Decision Number applicable to this purchase order is General Decision Number HI20220001 Mod 6.

Copy of payroll records, for personnel associated with this contract, are required to be provided to the Contracting Officer. Failure to provide the payroll records will result in delayed payment of invoices.

The period of performance is 180 days after Notice to Proceed.

The location technical POC/COR is Pernell Hanoa at 808-959-4356

On-site work cannot commence until the Performance Bond, Payment Bond and

Irrevocable Letter of Credit are received and approved by this contracting office;

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 180 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

NJK GLOBAL LLC

1131 VERDE TRAILS DR

HOUSTON TX 77073-1857

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USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

800 BUCHANAN STREET

ALBANY CA 94710

ARS-12905B

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via www ipp gov

MICHAEL T. HASSETT

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)x x

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$478,069.34

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05/26/2022

5/26/22

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Nickolas Kirk

5/26/22

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 100

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

NJK GLOBAL LLC

12905B22C0006 these shall be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of this document. Your payment bonds must be submitted on Standard Form (SF)-25A Payment Bond form. Your performance bonds must be submitted on

Standard Form (SF)-25 Payment Bond form.

Notice to Proceed will not be issued until these documents are received and approved by the contracting office.

FMMI Account: AR00.2012040419 BOC: 2530

0001 Existing Carport 1 115,834.63

Obligated Amount: $115,834.63

0002 Existing Carport 2 1 JC 45,631.83 45,631.83

Obligated Amount: $45,631.83

0003 Roof 1 - Insectary Metal Building 1 JC 175,074.02 175,074.02

Obligated Amount: $175,074.02

0004 Survey of the existing 42 kW headhouse Solar 1 JC 141,528.86 141,528.86

Arrays

Obligated Amount: $141,528.86

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

RFQ 12905B22C0006

Solar – Hilo, HI

CONTINUATION OF SF1442

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Solar Arrays

Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center Hilo, HI

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(b) Offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) Definitions:

a. CLIN – Contract Line Item Number.

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Supplies or Service Quantity and Unit of Issue

Unit Price Amount

0001 Existing Carport 1 (see C.25) For the lump sum of $ 0002 Existing Carport 2 (see C.25) For the lump sum of $ 0003 Roof 1 - Insectary Metal Building

(see C.25) – Building ID:

532010B028

For the lump sum of $

Total 0001 - 0003 $336,973.48 Optional

Survey of the existing 42 kW headhouse Solar Arrays (see C.5) – Building ID: 532010B004 -

OPTIONAL

For the lump sum of $141,528.86

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE: $478,502.34

End of Section B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

LOCATION

The site of work is located at the USDA, ARS, Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC), 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI.

SCOPE OF WORK

The USDA/ARS-PBARC requires the design and construction of onsite Photovoltaic (PV) systems.

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The USDA-Agricultural Research Service seeks to install solar PV systems at 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo HI 96720. The types of PV system will be solar panels on existing carport structures and roof mounted. This new solar PV system will serve PBARC through existing electrical circuits.

Roof mounted modules shall be arranged so they avoid and do not obstruct existing roof mounted equipment, vents, and other fixtures. Areas deemed available are listed in section B.1 and shown in the site plan in C.4.

Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, engineering, maintenance and capital to design, install, commission, and interconnect solar photovoltaic systems as required herein.

Contractor is responsible for all permits, approvals, environmental and historic compliance, freight, procurement, monitoring, inspection, billing, interconnection fees, and incidentals as necessary to design, construct, and interconnect all the complete solar photovoltaic generation systems, described hereinafter. All areas under the contractor’s control shall be maintained in a neat, clean fashion.

The Contractor shall confine systems to the footprint defined in Section C, unless the Contracting Officer gives written permission to exceed such footprints. Section C.4 shows a map of the array locations.

The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining relevant site conditions verification of project feasibility and for determining appropriate system size required.

For sites with time of use (TOU) and/or demand rates, solar PV systems shall be designed to maximize kWh production to offset the greatest amount of electricity during higher cost rate periods and achieve the greatest annual dollar savings. The Government is interested in meeting renewable energy policy goals, so system production is of the essence beyond possible financial savings.

PBARC is served with electricity by Hawaiian Electric Light Company, Inc. (HELCO). The government intends for the solar arrays be connected to account # 202011057819.

Bldg # Account # Service address Meter # 1 202011057819 64 Nowelo St, Hilo, HI 96720 MHX000081859

Buildings are Federally owned. PBARC land is not owned by USDA.

The site layout (Attachment 2) is the PBARC site. There are two existing carports, labeled as Carport 1 and 2 to have solar panels added. There is an Insectary Building being constructed that can support Roof 1 array. The existing 42 KW roof array is shown on the greenhouse/headhouse roof.

The two existing carports are approximately 3,300 and 1,300 square feet. There is also a new 5,000 square foot Insectary Building being constructed that can support a roof mounted solar arrays

On the Greenhouse there is an existing PV system that gives 42 kW of electricity to the headhouse.

The contractor shall provide, design, install, commission and interconnect solar photovoltaic arrays necessary to be able to deliver a guaranteed minimum annual kWh. The sum of outputs of systems at Carport 1, Carport 2 and the Insectary building must not exceed 100 KW to comply with the Net Metering plus limits. As described in Section C.8.1, the Weather Corrected Performance Ratio shall be used to calculate system performance. Utility cost and consumption history is in Attachment 3. Interval data for calendar year 2019 is in Attachment 4.

All engineering, design, construction, personnel, supervision, facilities, permitting, materials, equipment, transportation, supplies, interconnection impact studies needed, and services necessary to install the on-site solar PV system capable of performing the requirements of this Statement of Work and interconnect with the utility grid is to be included.

C.2, and C.3 Not used

C.4 PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

The Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) is the field site for the USDA ARS to develop basic and applied information to strengthen agriculture in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin in an environmentally acceptable and sustainable manner by managing and developing tropical plant genetic resources, developing new technologies and germplasm for improving crop productivity by reducing physiological and disease constraints, developing and demonstrating appropriate strategies for managing crop pests, providing economically viable technologies for controlling quarantine pests, ensuring product quality and safety, and increasing economic returns.

PBARC is served with electricity by Hawaiian Electric Light Company, Inc. (HELCO). The government intends for the solar arrays be connected to account # 202011057819.

Bldg # Account # Service address Meter #

1 202011057819 64 Nowelo St, Hilo, HI 96720 MHX000081859

Buildings are Federally owned. PBARC land is not owned by USDA.

C. 4.1 MICRO-GRID READY

The system shall be microgrid ready. The photovoltaic system shall be built for future microgrid connection by others. This contract shall include the following requirements to support future microgrid connection.

1. The inverters and their functionality as distributed resources in future electrical islands shall comply with applicable provisions described in the IEEE Series of Interconnection Standards, specifically current and revised versions of IEEE Std. 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems.

2. Selected PV inverters [typically the larger inverters] shall be multi-mode DC to AC inverters capable of switching between grid-interactive mode and microgrid (intentional island) mode. These inverters, in conjunction with a system supervisory controller, shall be capable of bi-directional real and reactive power flow.

3. The inverters shall be capable of curtailing its output in logical steps, with controllable ramp rates, in response to commands from a microgrid controller or other source.

4. The inverters shall have adjustable trip limit and clearing capabilities as determined by electrical studies, and as permitted by IEEE Std. 1547a. Important capabilities include fault ride-through to stay online during transient grid disturbances, such as sags and swells, and extended operating voltage and frequency ranges to avoid nuisance tripping.

5. The inverters shall be capable of real-time data logging, alarm reporting, and communication with a remote power system controller.

6. Inverters shall be capable of sourcing or sinking reactive power for the purpose of improving Power Factor. This can help mitigate or eliminate monthly power factor charges in grid connected mode and improve microgrid operations during islanded scenarios. Reactive power levels (absorption or supply) shall be either programmed locally or be controlled through set-point commands provided by a remote controller. The control system shall adjust inverter reactive power based on actual system conditions.

The inverter shall be capable of sourcing VARs even when daylight is not present.

Oversizing the inverter to allow for both reactive power and planned real power requirements may be necessary.

7. Provide spare raceway space.

C.5 Existing Solar Array survey (CLIN 004) - OPTION

If CLIN 004 is awarded, the contractor shall clean the existing solar array, test it, inspect it, and provide the government with a report that includes a list of deficiencies. The contractor shall determine the design operating performance of the existing 42 KW photovoltaic array on the Greenhouse Headhouse roof. Use appropriate PPE and lockout tagout procedures. The Contractor shall:

1. Use great care to not damage the roofing membrane. Note roof membrane condition. If the roof membrane will be damaged, notify the Location Monitor and do not proceed further until directed.

2. Clean the PV modules. Note source of soiling. Remove debris in and around the array and equipment. Note wear and corrosion. Note proper roof drainage.

3. Inspect the wiring, supports, and connectors. Check fasteners, racks, hardware, and integrity of enclosures.

4. Document the components’ nameplate data. Note proper signage and labeling.

5. Measure and document array performance. Compare measured to predicted performance.

Calculate degradation. Use manual testing or aerial thermal testing

6. Locate meters and download metered data. Coordinate with the PBARC IT Specialist.

7. Provide a briefing to the Location Monitor, COR, CO, and other location personnel of findings and recommended preventive maintenance.

8. Assemble a list of corrective maintenance, faults, and failures. Identify conditions that are a safety concern for immediate attention. Provide a written Condition Report to the CO, COR, and Location Monitor. The report shall include:

• Site name, location, size of PV array and other reference information.

• Insolation (on-site solar data) and ambient module temperature.

• Real power and energy delivery

• Peak power delivery

• Reactive power

• Advanced Meter data

• Estimate of power that should have been produced

• Time-based and energy-based availability

• Inverter frequency, balance of system efficiency

• Measurement of soiling

• Estimated life expectancy of components.

• List of deficiencies

• The estimated cost of repair of the deficiencies, itemized.

Repair of the items noted on the deficiency list is not included in the scope of this CLIN but the contractor may be engaged to perform all or part of the repairs at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer as a modification to this contract.

C.6 INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS for Utility & Government owned Systems

The Contractor is responsible for complying with all electric utility interconnection requirements, providing all necessary PV system details for the interconnection applications, and funding any required interconnection studies to be performed by or on behalf of the electric utility. The Contractor is responsible for gaining approval from the electric utility for interconnection and any electric utility-required upgrades. The Government will assist in facilitating communications with the Utility for this purpose. The electric utility interconnection agreements to connect the PV systems to the grid will be signed by the Government Contracting Officer or Contractor as required by utility agreements. The Contractor shall provide interconnection agreements to the Government at least 30 days in advance for legal review. Note that the Government is self-insured and requires that indemnity and termination clauses, among other things, are consistent with Government requirements and authority.

The government has already negotiated an interconnection agreement with Hawaiian Electric Company for an existing PV array, appended in Attachment 5. The same form shall be used for this interconnection. Interconnection will be under Hawaiian Electric Company GSA Areawide Contract # GS-00P-13-BSD-0941 in Attachment 6. The Contractor shall complete and submit the Interconnection Pre-Application Data Request to the utility for NET PLUS interconnection.

NEM Plus is available only to current NEM customers. It allows NEM customers to add non-export capacity to their business without affecting their NEM status. The output from the NEM Plus system is used solely on-site and is not allowed to export to the grid. The addition of the NEM Plus system does not affect the customer’s existing NEM agreement. NEM and NEM Plus are separate programs that are subject to rules specific to each program. A NEM Plus system size is eligible up to 100kW. Utility records currently show a 41.16 kW sized NEM system at this location. Contractor can find more information about this program at our NEM Plus page:

Net Energy Metering Plus | Hawaiian Electric

It is expected that the Contracting Officer will sign Exhibit D of the GSA Areawide Contract and submit it to the electric utility with the approved interconnection agreement.

The Contractor shall be subject to and shall satisfy the interconnection requirements of the electric utility serving the project site. The Contractor shall provide any needed repair and upgrade to site electrical distribution equipment to meet interconnection requirements. The Contractor shall provide to the local utility if required: single line diagrams, engineering power flow studies, energy production data estimates, catalog cuts, and other specifications and data with respect to the proposed new generating systems. Among other things, it is expected that the utility will require a new production meter and disconnect. This production meter is in addition to the government owned advanced electric meter described in Section C.10.

Any local codes required by utility interconnection laws and regulations shall be followed, and the Contractor will be responsible for fees, permits, and inspections.

Interconnection to Government owned electrical distribution systems The Contractor shall interconnect the PV system to the Agency electrical distribution system, if any, and take actions to ensure full compatibility. Modifications or upgrades to the electrical system required to interconnect the PV systems are the responsibility of the Contractor. Any needed upgrades or modifications to existing agency electrical distribution systems must be included in the review and approval process outlined in the submittal section herein.

Utility Interconnection Requirements The Contractor is responsible for complying with all Federal, State, Local and Electric Utility interconnection requirements, providing all necessary PV system details for the interconnection applications, and funding any required interconnection studies.

The Contractor shall submit an electric utility interconnection process plan to the Government within 14 days of contract award as detailed in submittal Section F.5.3. The plan shall include https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiianelectric.com%2Fproducts-and-services%2Fcustomer-renewable-programs%2Fprivate-rooftop-solar%2Fnet-energy-metering-plus&data=02%7C01%7C%7C6a6225cb6b1d4e94c0e108d864d596e5%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637370215822236083&sdata=7w60gAUv06ze0pJ4N9sbejcq6Mnpm0TTNZNATvrevek%3D&reserved=0 key steps, timeline, interconnection details, and assumptions necessary to complete the interconnection process.

The Utility’s interconnection agreement language used for this project must be acceptable to the Government before the Contractor or the Government executes it. The draft interconnection agreement in Attachment 5 does not have final approval of the Government and is provided for information only. The final interconnection agreement submitted to the utility must be accompanied by GSA Areawide Agreement Exhibit D in signed by the Contracting Officer.

C.7 SITE CONDITIONS

Feasibility evaluations to determine the potential size of solar photovoltaic systems have not been completed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining relevant site conditions to determine project feasibility and to determine final system size according to the terms of this solicitation. If any drawings, specifications, existing engineering studies or facility conditions reports are provided through this solicitation by way of the site information package, the Bidder and Contractor shall independently verify all information provided.

C.7.1 Discovery of Site Conditions “Differing Site Conditions Clause, FAR 52.236-2” The Contractor shall conduct all work necessary to explore, inventory, and evaluate existing facilities (including, but not limited to mechanical, civil, electrical, utility, structural, environmental, historical and architectural conditions of facilities and grounds) in order to complete the project. Where this exploratory and inventory work requires opening of finished surfaces, uncovering, demolition, and/or excavation, the Contractor shall promptly return all such areas to pre-construction condition or better upon completion of the investigations.

a. Differing Site Conditions - FAR 52.236-2 apply.

b. As the project develops, the scope may evolve and change as new site information and external requirements are discovered. Minor changes in the Project should be expected, and the Contractor shall make necessary adjustments accordingly.

However, in the event of major or material changes, resulting in the need for a modification in services provided, then an appropriate contract modification(s) will be negotiated. Any changes in contract costs; work scope, and time can only be authorized by the Government Contracting Officer in advance.

c. Any previous site documents (drawings, reports and data) provided by the Government, current Government Contractor, or former Government Contractor can be considered outdated and needing of verification. If these documents are desired by the Contractor, the Contractor must separately and independently verify the accuracy of the provided documents, regardless of source, site conditions and power and energy data.

C.8 WARRANTIES

C.8.1 Total Array Output Warranty

The Contractor shall maintain the system to achieve a Weather Corrected Performance Ratio of at least 0.9 over any monitoring period1. Calculation of the performance ratio shall account for severe wind events, and/or other conditions deemed beyond the Contractor’s control by the Contract Officer.

The ratio of actual to predicted performance is the “Performance Ratio” as described in IEC 61724 or ASTM E2848 – 13 Standard Test Method for Reporting Photovoltaic output - Page 5 of

C.8.2 Linear Module Warranty Modules used shall have a minimum of a 25-year performance warranty as measured using the linear module warranty methodology.

No module will be warranted to, or in actuality, generate less than 97% of its STC rated output in year one. No module shall depreciate more than 0.9% for each year of the required minimum 25-year module warranty period.

The Contractor shall warrant the entire PV array for a period of one year from Government acceptance. Manufacturer’s warranties for any equipment extending past one year shall be transferred to the Government.

C.9 Personnel Qualifications

C.9.1 National Association of Board-Certified Contractors (NABCEP) Certified Installers With the exception of support laborers, all electrical and tradesmen supervising foreman shall be NABCEB certified. A NABCEP certified supervisory level site manager shall be onsite and managing all skilled or unskilled crews during the wiring and startup and commissioning phases of system installation.

C.9.2 Professional Engineer and Licensed Design Professionals The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Utility if a Professional Engineer’s stamp is required. Engineers stamping designs for this project shall be licensed in the state of Hawaii.

Each submitted final design drawing set, calculation document, and specification manual shall be signed and dated by, bear the seal of, and show the State Certificate Number of the preparing Architect or Engineer.

Coverage amounts for Errors and Omissions Insurance held by design professionals must be equal to the cost of each array subcomponent replacement cost.

C.9.3 Project Manager The Contractor shall assign a project manager with authority to represent the Contractor. The Contractor must have at least five years’ experience with project management of photovoltaic installations of similar scale and complexity.

1 http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/57991.pdf

C.9.4 Health and Safety Manager The contractor shall assign a health and safety inspector with authority to stop the work that has minimum 5 years of experience and training in relevant Federal safety regulations and is a competent or qualified person in the work of this contract.

C.10 PV SYSTEM MONITORING

1. A Government power meter, as specified by ARS, shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor in addition to any utility revenue or production meter. The Contractor is not responsible for software integration of the agency meter into the Government’s network, but the Contractor shall set up and program the meter then coordinate with the agency and agency’s local area network systems integrator to provide field assistance with this function.

Government Meter Specification

a. Provide advanced meters capable of measuring interval data at 15 min increments and storing data at least 24 hours.

(a) Data points polled shall be:

i. Voltage/phase

ii. Amperage/phase

iii. Power/Phase

iv. Power factor

v. Frequency

b. Provide latest version of Shark 270 advanced smart meter or equal. (Brand name provided only to identify the salient physical, functional or performance characteristics) and associated hardware/software peripherals necessary for Government IT staff to connect meters to existing Government sub-metering system. Shark 270 meter light software can be downloaded free at the following links:

http://electroind.com/compqa-download/Setup.zip https://electroind-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/p/dlad/EcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv- 3dlX9ow?e=OGrg5G https://electroind-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/p/dlad/EcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv- 3dlX9ow?e=e31KjH https://www.electroind.com/products/rs485-to-usb-communication-converter/

c. Coordinate with and provide support to ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center IT personnel in order to establish secure communication with each solar system power meter.

d. Indicate Government meters on both review and as-built drawings sets.

e. Test and demonstrate complete power monitoring system operation to location facilities and IT personnel identified by ARS.

2. The agency power meter is subject to ARS device security requirements. The Shark 270 has been scanned and has a remediation plan from Electro Industries. If a power meter separate from Shark 270 is proposed as an alternative, then the Contractor must submit an RFI to Government IT Security personnel to determine if that meter has been scanned http://electroind.com/compqa-download/Setup.zip https://electroind-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/p/dlad/EcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv-%203dlX9ow?e=OGrg5G https://electroind-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/p/dlad/EcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv-%203dlX9ow?e=OGrg5G https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felectroind-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Au%3A%2Fp%2Fdlad%2FEcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv-3dlX9ow%3Fe%3De31KjH&data=04%7C01%7C%7C06dbf19f2d124e6aaced08d8c3d04ec3%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637474647679684128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HNhdyP4DPZBMpm2yMe%2Bxl15lHrtWVfDA7mRwgIHK0CY%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felectroind-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Au%3A%2Fp%2Fdlad%2FEcvT3uZJzSRLtujT2L_pv8wBtIkuAl45uV_8qv-3dlX9ow%3Fe%3De31KjH&data=04%7C01%7C%7C06dbf19f2d124e6aaced08d8c3d04ec3%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637474647679684128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HNhdyP4DPZBMpm2yMe%2Bxl15lHrtWVfDA7mRwgIHK0CY%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electroind.com%2Fproducts%2Frs485-to-usb-communication-converter%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C06dbf19f2d124e6aaced08d8c3d04ec3%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637474647679684128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zDnYJeFtGOVLod4nEzmqP%2FIg%2F8nMvkg%2FXgaSUCxd61M%3D&reserved=0 and has an acceptable remediation plan with the manufacturer. If not, the Contractor must:

(a) provide a meter temporarily for ARS to scan, with complete configuration information;

(b) obtain written assurance from the manufacturer that the manufacturer will make reasonable efforts to remediate any high risk or critical vulnerabilities detected.

C.10.4 If incentive programs require use of a performance monitoring and reporting service, the Contractor is responsible for meeting such requirements in addition to other metering requirements herein.

C.10.5. For all ARS sites, the Contractor must install a fully independent and physically separate communications network. Wireless can be used if NIST encryption standards are met. See section C.14. If wireless is used, the Contractor must provide transmitter and receiver equipment and assure functionality of the wireless network. The solar PV network and all devices on the network shall have current antivirus software, updates, and patches.

C.11 SYSTEM STARTUP AND COMMISSIONING

The Contractor shall provide all work required for testing, start-up, and commissioning as required by the following requirements.

1. Commissioning standard IEC 62446 shall be followed.

2. Contractor shall provide services of a third-party Testing Agency that employs

NABCEP or NETA certified engineers or technicians to perform start-up and acceptance testing of the specified PV system.

3. All start-up and testing activities may be witnessed by the FASPP’s Project Manager, Agency Site Project Coordinator and DOE/FEMP Inspector.

4. The system shall be started-up and tested in accordance with the regulations of the applicable interconnection standards.

5. Complete a system commissioning per the Specification and equipment manufacturer’s written instructions.

6. Request and coordinate with the Utility Company and USDA-ARS for acceptance and certification of the PV system and permission to operate.

7. Set and adjust circuit protection devices according to Short Circuit and Coordination Study.

8. Commissioning shall include Contractor’s Data Acquisition System (DAS).

C.12 PROJECT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

C.12.1 Meetings A live kickoff meeting shall be held at the start of the design and construction phases.

Meet with PBARC managers on site or telephonically as necessary to complete the work of this project. Meetings are anticipated to include, but are not limited to, an in-person overall kickoff meeting at the location, 95%, and 100% on-site design review meetings, and weekly telephonic progress meetings during design and construction. Additional meetings will likely be required in response to particular problems or issues that arise. The Contractor and the Government should reasonably and efficiently synchronize meeting locations for the multiple array sites so that Contractor and Government personnel traveling to meetings may attend multiple meetings in one trip.

The Contractor will create minutes for each meeting, circulate for comments within two working days of the meeting, and finalize within two working days of receipt of comments.

C.12.3 Schedule Management In addition to the overall project schedule which must be approved before notice to proceed is granted, the Contractor must submit for approval:

1. Any revisions to the overall schedule for each array site.

2. A week-ahead schedule must be submitted by Thursday of each week for the next week, when construction activity is anticipated for the next week.

3. A request must be submitted two weeks in advance for any activity which requires an electrical or other service outage. Such outages must be scheduled off hours or at times selected by Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center management and must not disrupt agency activities.

C.13 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Section not used.

C.14 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

C.14.1 General The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all investigations, evaluations, drawings, testing, cost estimating, submittals, written reports, construction, operations, and all deliverables as required by this Scope of Services document or as required to complete the work of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all information provided by the Government.

Prevention of harm to person, research, plants, animals and property from fire, electrical hazards or structural deficiencies shall be a priority consideration in all design, construction, and system operation. Contractor shall in no way interfere with any research efforts taking place at PBARC.

Compliance with ARS Design Manual 242.1 is mandatory. A copy will be furnished upon request.

C.14.2 Codes and Standards The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, Public Law 100-678, section 21, requires that for new construction and renovation projects, the Government shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other applicable nationally recognized codes. The latest edition of the nationally recognized codes, including the current accumulative supplements in effect at the time of contract award, shall be used throughout the project’s design and construction. The Government requires compliance with the following codes on all projects:

1. International Code Council (ICC)

2. International Mechanical Code (IMC)

3. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

4. International Building Code (IBC)

5. International Fire Code (including but not limited to Section 605.11); requires access and clearance around roof areas and other requirements related to fire protection.

Table 3. Summary of Code Topics and Descriptions Topic Code Code

Organization Description

Safety Multiple OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations for Construction; all regulations apply to all aspects of the project, with special attention to requirements for electrical safety and fall protection.

Safety Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations

OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Safety Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 01546

OSHA 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Government Safety and Health specification

Safety UL 1699 UL UL 1699 Arc-Fault Current Interrupters

Safety NEC 2017 Article 690

NFPA While NEC 17 may not be in effect for most states, sections addressing arc fault detection and interruption and firefighter safety apply.

Steel Work AISC Manual of Steel Construction (latest edition)

AISC Best Practices - Applies to any steel work

Concrete ACI-318 ACI Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI-318, latest edition)

Civil Engineering

ASCE-7 ASCE Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

Electronics and Engineering

IEEE C2 NESC IEEE IEEE C2 National Electric Safety Code (NESC) as applicable to modifications to the utility system not covered by National Electric Code (NEC)

Electronics and Engineering

IEEE P929 IEEE P929 Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Interconnecting Distributed Power Systems

IEEE 1547 IEEE Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems

Interconnecting Distributed Power Systems

IEEE 1547a IEEE Describes means and methods for inverter low-voltage ride through, low-frequency ride through, and power factor adjustments. Must be used with mutual agreement of Contractor, the Government, and the Utility.

Interconnection of PV Systems

IEC 61727 IEEE Photovoltaic (PV) systems – Characteristics of the utility interface

Inverters IEEE 519 IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems

Inverters and Converters

IEC 62109 IEC Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems, both Parts 1 and 2

Inverters, Converters, and Controls

UL 1741 UL Inverters, Converters, Controllers, and Interconnect System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources

PV Module IEEE 1262 IEEE Recommended Practice for PV Module Qualification, Performance, and Reliability

PV Module IEC 61215 &

IEC 61646

IEC Design qualification and type approval for crystalline silicon and thin-film PV modules

PV Module IEC 61730 IEC Module safety qualification PV Module - Safety

UL 1703 UL Standard for Safety for Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

PV Module - Testing

ASTM - E1026-

ASTM

International

Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Non-concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays

PV Module – Hail Test

ASTM - E1038-

ASTM

International

Standard Test Methods for Determining Resistance of Photovoltaic Modules to Hail

PV Module – Temperature and Humidity Testing

ASTM - E1171-

ASTM

International

Standard Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity Environments

PV Module – Grounding Testing

E1462-00(2006) ASTM

International

Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules

PV Module – Visual Inspection

E1799-08 ASTM

International

Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Photovoltaic Modules

PV Module – Mechanical Integrity

E1830-09 ASTM

International

Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Integrity of Photovoltaic Modules

PV Module – Test Method

E2848 ASTM

International

Standard Test Method for Reporting Photovoltaic Non-Concentrator System Performance

PV Module – Reporting Performance

E2939 ASTM

International

Standard Practice for Determining Reporting Conditions and Expected Capacity for Photovoltaic (PV) Non- Concentrator Systems

Control System

– Security

800-82 NIST Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Standard (Draft)

Solar Balance of System

IEC 62093 IEC Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems - Design qualification natural environments

Racking Systems

UL 2703 UL Rack Mounting Systems and Clamping Devices for Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules

Performance Monitoring

IEC 61724 IEC Photovoltaic systems performance monitoring – guidelines for measurement, data exchange and analysis

PV System Safety

IEEE 1374 IEEE Guide for Terrestrial PV Power System Safety

PV System Safety

IEC 62548 IEC Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Generators

Safety – Military Sites

UFGS 01 35 26 UFGS Governmental Safety Requirements

Smart Grid IEEE 2030 IEEE Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with Electric Power Systems and End-use Applications and Loads

Commissioning, Documentation, Tests, and Inspection

IEC 62446 IEC Grid connected photovoltaic systems

– Minimum requirements for systems documentation, commissioning tests and inspection

UL – Listing UL Underwriters Laboratory (http://www.ul.com). Only products http://www.ul.com/ that are listed, tested, identified, or labeled by UL or another nationally recognized testing laboratory shall be used when available. Non-listed products are permitted only when listed products do not exist. Non-listed products must be identified as such in all submittals and must be approved by the Government prior to use in construction of the systems.

Grounding and Bonding

UL 467 UL Safety Standard for Grounding and Bonding Equipment

Arc-Fault Current Interrupters

UL 1699 UL UL 1699 Arc-Fault Current Interrupters

Fire Life Safety NFPA 1 Fire Code

NFPA The entirety of the code applies.

Fire Life Safety NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

(NEC)

NFPA & NEC Refer to the version of the National Electric Code (NEC), which is adopted by the local jurisdiction having authority. The electrical requirements of the NEC have been adopted by the Government in lieu of the technical electrical requirements of the ICC Electrical Code. All sections are referenced, with particular emphasis on the following articles:

1. NEC Article 300: Wiring

2. NEC Article 690: Solar

3. NEC Article 705:

al Power Production Sources

Fire Life Safety NFPA 101 NFPA Egress requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101). The Life Safety Code shall apply in lieu of other code references.

Structural – Roof Arrays

PV 1-2012 (or most recent)

SEAOC Structural Seismic Requirements for Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Structural – Roof Arrays

PV 2-2012 (or most recent)

SEAOC Wind Design for Low Profile Solar PV Arrays on Flat Roofs

Structural – Military Sites

UFC 3-110-03

Structural

UFC For military sites only, the following Unified Facilities Criteria (www.wbdg.org) are referenced.

http://www.wbdg.org/

Roof Systems Guidelines NRCA NRCA “Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop Photovoltaic Components”

Roof Systems NRCA “Roofing Manual”

NRCA NRCA Manual

Roof Systems and Waterproofing

NRCA

“Waterproofin g Manual”

NRCA NRCA Manual

Roof Systems – Military Sites

UFC 3-301-01 UFC For military sites only, the following Unified Facilities Criteria (www.wbdg.org) are referenced.

Electromagneti c Interference

(EMI)

Covered under IEEE 1547 and UL 1741, listed above.

EN 61000-6-3 Electromagnetic Compatibility – Part 6-3 Emission standard for residential, commercial, and light industrial. EN stands for European Standard, but we can borrow some concepts.

Sustainability – Military Sites

UFC 1-200-02 UFC High Performance and Sustainable Buildings – Military Sites

Historic Issues NFPA – 1966 NFPA Historic preservation guidelines – applies to all sites

Historic Issues NREL – Guide NREL Implementing Solar PV Projects on Historic Buildings and in Historic Districts http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/51297.pd f

Note: Unless otherwise noted, the latest edition is applicable to all codes, standards, and guides.

C.14.3 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions, including real estate activities such as leasing, design, and construction, on the human environment and alternatives that have the potential to reduce the impacts of those actions, and to prepare detailed statements for public and Federal agency review where significant impacts may occur. The Council of Environmental Quality’s implementing instructions can be found at 40 C.F.R. parts 1500–1508, and the Government’s implementing instructions can be found in the PBS NEPA Desk Guide - October 1999 (http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/PBS_NEPA_Deskguide.pdf). The USDA regulations can be found at 7 CFR 1b and ARS regulations appear at 7 CFR 520.

A NEPA-EA Report documenting the known history of the solar PV array sites with regard to environmental and other conditions; including the storage, release or disposal of hazardous substances thereon, performed by the Government is incorporated herein by reference. The NEPA Decision completed in support of this project is available upon request.

As part of construction planning, the Contractor shall provide, at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense, the following detail in the “required implementation plan.”

http://www.wbdg.org/ http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/51297.pdf http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/51297.pdf http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/PBS_NEPA_Deskguide.pdf

1. Hazardous Materials/Due Diligence – The Contractor shall indicate if any hazardous materials will be disturbed, encountered, or used in the construction of these solar modules. The Contractor shall provide all appropriate mitigation measures, if required, to reduce impacts to insignificant levels.

2. Noise Pollution – The Contractor shall provide a description of construction activities and mitigation to reduce noise related to construction.

3. Traffic Impacts – The Contractor shall provide mitigation measures to reduce traffic impacts on local streets during construction, e.g., road/sidewalk closures, use of cranes, etc.

4. Jurisdictional Approvals – The Contractor shall provide required development approvals from the county and/or municipality. It is understood that conformance to all applicable approvals are at the sole cost and expense of the Contractor.

5. Storm Water Runoff Management – The Contractor shall provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate that the requirements of Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) section 438 are being met. The Contractor shall not change the pattern of storm water amounts or runoff. If the project involves digging/trenching in soil of an area more than 50 linear feet, the Contractor must provide an erosion and sediment control plan. The Contractor shall restore predevelopment hydrology where more than 5,000 SF is disturbed.

6. View Shed Analyses – The Contractor shall provide view shed pictures showing the potential visual impacts of the solar installation on neighboring residential neighborhoods. The Contractor and COR should devise acceptable means of shielding view of arrays deemed problematic by the CO.

7. EMI Prevention - Per Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15B, the PV system shall not emit electromagnetic interference (EMI) that interferes with other communications, and incoming EMI shall not cause problems with the control or performance of the PV system. If the PV system emits EMI, the Contractor shall turn off the system and take measures (e.g. cancellation, shielding, ferrite choke) to eliminate the emission of EMI prior to restarting the system.

C.14.4 General Environmental Requirements The Contractor shall comply, at its sole cost and expense, with all Environmental Laws that are or may become applicable to the Premises or the Contractor's activities on the Premises, including but not limited to all applicable Federal, State, Interstate, and Local laws, regulations, and other requirements relating to occupational safety and health, the handling and storage of hazardous materials, and the proper generation, handling, accumulation, treatment, storage, disposal, and transportation of hazardous wastes. The Contractor, shall at its own expense, maintain in effect any permits, license or other Governmental approvals relating to Hazardous Substances, if any, required for the Contractor’s use of the Premises. The Contractor shall make all disclosures required of the Contractor by any such Environmental Laws, and shall comply with all orders, with respect to the Contractor's and its employees', agents', Sub-contractors' and invitees' use of the Premises, issued by any Governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Premises and take all action required by such Governmental authorities to bring the Contractor's and its employees', agents', Sub-contractors' and invitees' activities on the Premises into compliance with all Environmental Laws affecting the Premises.

A. The disposal of any toxic or hazardous materials within the Premises is strictly prohibited.

B. If the Contractor discovers any hazardous materials or hazardous wastes at the Premises of any kind, in, on, under, about, or migrating from or onto PBARC property, the Contractor shall…