Attachment 1 SOW Solar Power 28 August 09.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

28 August 2009 Purchase of Renewable Solar Electricity: 4 Power Grid Locations

WORK ORDER # 230192

PROJECT # 08-3501

95TH AIR BASE WING/ CETM

AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA 93523-8450

PHONE (661) 277-3293

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Page

I. Description of Services/General Information

1.0. Scope and Objective

1.1. California Solar Incentive (CSI) Program

2.0. Requirements

2.1. Minimum System Requirements

2.2. Site Preparation

2.3. Onsite Genorator of Solar Power

2.4. Maintenance

2.5. Environmental Compliance

2.6. Liability

2.7. Access to Service Location

2.8. Codes and Standards

II. Appendices

Appendix A – Maps

Appendix B – Control No. 08-0015 Checklist

Appendix C – AFRL ERP MAP

1.0. Scope and Objective

The objective of this acquisition is to obtain solar generated electric power for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Edwards Air Force Base, CA (EAFB) consumption. The government will provide a 10 year easement at three locations not to exceed 1MW and one location not to exceed 0.5MW for construction of the systems in exchange for a discounted price on electrical power generated by the systems. The contract shall serve as a power purchase agreement. The contractor shall design, construct, operate, and maintain the power systems in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and local governmental requirements. This electric utility service shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county and local laws and regulations, including those requirements relating to health, safety, environment and the Base Design Standards.

1.1. California Solar Incentive (CSI) Program

California offers a solar incentive program to private developers to build solar power plants not to exceed 1MW at DOD facilities. The contractor shall directly apply to the State for these incentives. www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov

2.0. Requirements

The system shall be a turnkey design for remote operation for off-grid connection at the locations shown in Figure 1 - SCE Corum Substation Site (0.5MW), Figure 2 – Main Base Switch Station 3 Site (1MW), Figure 3 – North Base Switch Station 1Site (1MW) and Figure 4 – AFRL Substation 2 Site (1MW).

2.1. Minimum System Requirements

The minimum annual energy output for the aggregate of all four sites shall be no less than 7971MWH’s per year. The contractor is required to have an operational system within 18 months of contract award. The contractor may bring on partial loads as modules are completed and EAFB will acquire the power as it comes on line. All designs must comply with the seismic zone 4. The system shall not require water for ongoing operations. Any system surface that may be directed towards the sun must be absorptive or refractive. Reflective surfaces shall not be permitted.

2.2. Site Preparation

2.2.1. Contractor shall perform all site preparation to include the site surveying. The survey shall include both surface and sub-surface investigation. Based on the surveying, the contractor shall perform all site clearing, earthwork, demolition and relocation as required. The contractor shall perform all site improvements required to improve the development of the site to include but not limited to access roads and roadways.

2.2.2. Land elevation, slope contours and native vegetation shall not be extensively disturbed or altered during solar system installation.

2.2.3. On or before the date of expiration or termination of this contract, the contractor shall vacate the premises and restore them to a condition satisfactory to the Installation Commander without additional expense to the United States Government. Such restoration shall include removal of contamination caused by the contractor. The government may, at its sole discretion, consent to the contractor abandoning all, or part of its utility system on the installation. Such consent will be unequivocal and in writing. Any buried conduits, pipes, duct banks, tubes, or wires, the nature, location, and depth of which are known to the contractor and shown on the contractor’s records that neither contain an environmental contaminant nor pose an environmental or safety hazard, may be abandoned with the government’s consent, this consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

2.3. Onsite Generator of Solar Power. As an onsite generator of solar power, the contractor shall operate its solar array in parallel with the electricity supplied to EAFB by Western Area Power Administration and Southern California Edison (SCE) from outside the base. Contractor shall maintain an Interconnect Agreement with the California Utility Commission and SCE. The contractor’s technologies shall meet the qualifications as defined by the California Energy Commission as a qualified renewable energy resource.

2.3.1. The contractor shall provide all materials and equipment required to connect to the base and SCE electrical distribution system.

2.3.1.1. High voltage underground cabling will be used unless approved otherwise by the Program Manager (PM).

2.3.1.2. Concrete foundations are required for all installed equipment.

2.3.1.3. All access roads shall be constructed by the contractor in accordance with the specified Edwards Base Design Standard.

2.3.1.4. The power system shall be a direct interconnection to EAFB facilities located behind SCE’s revenue meter.

2.3.1.5. Each system shall have a separate meter and be connected to the EAFB Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

2.3.1.6. Isolation/Paralleling circuit breaker.

2.3.1.7. Step up transformer (generated voltage to [12.47 KV] [34.5 KV] [750KVA] [1250] KVA with temp controlled fans. Transformer to be mounted in close proximity of solar generating control room.

2.3.1.8. Protection relays for step up transformer.

2.3.1.9. Paralleling relays, controls and generation protection.

2.3.1.10. Conduit from generation site to Edwards AFB connection point, wide sweeps are mandatory.

2.3.1.11. Single, shielded conductors high voltage cable sized to carry 125 % of normal generated current.

2.3.1.12. Bare conductor designed to carry maximum ground current available.

2.3.1.13. Control / inverter building and all controls necessary for the control and generation of power.

2.3.1.14. Local display of power generated, system operating parameters, and alarms.

2.3.1.15. Tie points for telemetry system.

2.3.1.16. Tie points for remote control of isolation/paralleling breaker.

2.3.2. SWITCH STATION #1

2.3.2.1. The contractor shall provide and install high voltage conduit of proper size and type (SCH80) utilizing wide sweeps from the point of intercept at property line to 34.5 KV switch rack position including riser per specification. Additional riser support may be required. The distance from the fence to riser is approximately 50 feet.

2.3.2.2. The contractor shall provide and install control conduit (SCH80) from the 34.5 KV switch rack position to the EAFB SCADA control room for control and indication.

2.3.2.3. The contractor shall provide and install a motor operated fused disconnect of proper size and capacity including fuses. Two sets of spare fuses shall also be provided. The operator shall have an operating and control voltage of 24 VDC.

2.3.2.4. The contractor shall install the motorized disconnects on the South end of the 34.5 Kv bus section. Additional switch support may be required.

2.3.2.5. The contractor shall provide and install the power cable consisting of: 3 single, shielded conductors sized to carry 125% of nominal generated current, 1 bare conductor designed to carry maximum available ground current IAW the EAFB Design Standard.

2.3.2.6. The power conductors shall be terminated on all equipment per the mfg specifications, including 34.5 KV bus connections.

2.3.2.7. The contractor shall provide and install conduit (SCH80) from the generation control room to the EAFB control room.

2.3.2.8. The contractor shall lay down a 3 inch bed of pea gravel prior to installation of primary power conduit.

2.3.2.9. The primary power conduit shall be made free of dirt and debris. A mandrel of proper size shall be witnessed run thru the conduit prior to back filling the trench with 6 inches of red pea gravel slurry by a government representative.

2.3.2.10. The Solar array stanchions shall be grounded to each other and to ground in one place only.

2.3.3. SWITCH STATION #2

2.3.3.1. The contractor shall provide and install high voltage conduit of proper size and type (SCH80) utilizing wide sweeps from the point of intercept at property line to 34.5 KV switch rack position #4 including riser per specification. Additional riser support may be required. The distance from fence to riser is approximatly 50 feet.

2.3.3.2. The contractor shall provide and install control conduit (SCH80) from the 34.5 KV switch rack position to the EAFB SCADA control room for control and indication.

2.3.3.3. The contractor shall provide and install a motor operated fused disconnect of proper size and capacity including fuses. Two sets of spare fuses shall also be provided. The operator shall have an operating and control voltage of 24 VDC.

2.3.3.4. The contractor shall install the motorized disconnects in the 34.5 KV switch rack position 4 Additional switch support may be required.

2.3.3.5. The contractor shall provide and install the power cable consisting of: 3 single, shielded conductors sized to carry 125 % of nominal generated current, 1 bare conductor designed to carry maximum available ground current IAW EAFB Design Standard.

2.3.3.6. The power conductors shall be terminated on all equipment per the manufactures specifications, including 34.5 KV bus connections.

2.3.3.7. The contractor shall provide and install conduit (SCH80) from the generation control room to the EAFB control room.

2.3.3.8. The contractor shall lay down a 3 inch bed of pea gravel prior to installation of primary power conduit.

2.3.3.9. The primary power conduit shall be made free of dirt and debris. A mandrel of proper size shall be witnessed run thru the conduit prior to back filling the trench with 6 inches of red pea gravel slurry by a government representative.

2.3.3.10. The Solar array stanchions shall be grounded to each other and to ground in one place only.

2.3.4. SWITCH STATION #3

2.3.4.1. The contractor shall provide and install high voltage conduit of proper size and type (SCH80) utilizing wide sweeps from the generation site to the Edwards AFB point of intercept at property line to 34.5 KV switch rack including riser per specification. Additional riser support may be required. The distance from fence to riser is approximatly 50 feet.

2.3.4.2. The contractor shall utilize existing 34.5 KV ABB circuit breaker in end bay position. The control and operation of the 34.5 KV circuit breaker shall be the responsibility of EAFB.

2.3.4.3. The contractor shall provide and install the power cable consisting of: 3 single, shielded conductors sized to carry 125 % of nominal generated current, 1 bare stranded conductor designed to carry maximum available ground current IAW the EAFB Design Standard.

2.3.4.4. The power conductors shall be terminated on all equipment per the mfg specifications, including 34.5 KV bus connections.

2.3.4.5. The contractor shall provide and install conduit (SCH80) from the generation control room to the EAFB SCADA control room.

2.3.4.6. The contractor shall lay down a 3 inch bed of pea gravel prior to installation of primary power conduit. The primary power conduit shall be made free of dirt and debris. A mandrel of proper size shall be witnessed run thru the conduit prior to back filling the trench with 6 inches of red pea gravel slurry by a government representative.

2.3.4.7. The Solar array stanchions shall be grounded to each other and to ground in one place only.

2.3.5. SWITCH STATION CORUM

2.3.5.1. The contractor shall provide and install high voltage conduit of proper size and type (SCH80) utilizing wide sweeps from the point of intercept at property line to12.47 KV switch rack position including riser per specification. Additional riser support may be required. The distance from fence to riser is approximatley. 50 feet.

2.3.5.2. The contractor shall provide and install control conduit (SCH80) from the 12.47 KV switch rack position to the EAFB SCADA control room for control and indication.

2.3.5.3. The contractor shall provide and install a motor operated fused disconnect of proper size and capacity including fuses. Two sets of spare fuses shall also be provided. The operator shall have an operating and control voltage of 24 VDC.

2.3.5.4. The contractor shall install the motorized disconnects in 12.47 KV switch rack position (X) Additional switch support may be required.

2.3.5.5. The contractor shall provide and install the power cable consisting of: 3 single, shielded conductors sized to carry 125% of nominal generated current, 1 bare conductor designed to carry maximum available ground current IAW EAFB specification.

2.3.5.6. The power conductors shall be terminated on all equipment per the mfg specifications, including 12.47KV bus connections

2.3.5.7. The contractor shall provide and install conduit (SCH80) from the generation control room to the EAFB SCADA control room

2.3.5.8. The contractor shall lay down a 3 inch bed of pea gravel prior to installation of primary power conduit.

2.3.5.9. The primary power conduit shall be made free of dirt and debris. A mandrel of proper size shall be witnessed run thru the conduit prior to back filling the trench with 6 inches of red pea gravel slurry by a government representative.

2.3.5.10. The Solar array stanchions shall be grounded to each other and to ground in one place only.

2.3.6. The system shall be fenced on all sides at 8’ with lockable gates. The gate to the solar system shall be an iron gate with double wide metal doors.

2.3.7. The contractor shall assure the system is compatible with EAFB and SCE electrical distribution system. Any proposed modification affecting the EAFB electrical distribution system requires approval of the PM. The system shall not have any adverse affects on the EAFB electrical distribution system IAW Edwards Base Design Standards. Any adverse affects shall be corrected and repaired at the contractor’s own expense.

2.3.8. The power system shall automatically shut down in the event of a power outage requirement at EAFB substation or from the SCE substation. Once power is restored and detected, the system shall automatically resume producing power.

2.3.8.1. The system shall not to extend higher than 50 feet from the ground.

2.3.8.2. The system shall withstand a minimum of 90 mile per hour wind speeds.

2.3.8.3. The system shall use a 3 phase, load brake device capable connection w/protection at all points of connection to the EAFB electrical infrastructure.

2.3.9. SUBMITTALS. The contractor shall provide the following submittals to the PM for review/approval prior to starting work:

2.3.9.1. Engineered work plan drawings shall be submitted at the 30%, 90% & final phases in PDF electronic format. The work plan shall be developed under the direction of appropriately licensed professional engineers and/or architects.

2.3.9.2. A Work Plan indicating proposed sequence, schedule of installation, and contractor’s proposed staging area.

2.3.9.3. Product data and/or cut sheets for all materials used on the project.

2.3.9.4. Copy of initial system training outline 30 days prior training date for review and approval.

2.3.9.5. The contractor shall provide a site plan showing system lay-out, road access and transmission access to the base electric system.

2.3.10. The contractor shall provide initial system training to government journeyman level technicians for each system. Training topics shall include an overview of the operations, use and maintenance of all equipment. The training shall be scheduled with the PM and be conducted at each system site.

2.3.11. All requests for road closures/utility outages/digging permits must be requested on a AFFTC IMT 5926 Edwards AFB Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request and approved by the PM.

2.3.11.1. Contractor shall apply for an EAFB dig permit at the earliest opportunity if excavating is required. Contact the Base Civil Engineer Infrastructure Controller (95 ABW/CEOU) at (661) 277-2936 for specific requirements.

2.3.11.2. Contractor shall contact 95 ABW/CEFT Fire prevention 7 days prior to any welding, cutting or brazing operation by calling (661) 277-0480 or (661) 277-3643 to schedule an appointment for an issuance of AF Form 592 “USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit”, contact the Base Fire Department at (661) 277-3124.

2.3.11.3. Contractor shall coordinate construction effort and movement of over-sized equipment and materials with the PM.

2.4. Maintenance

2.4.1. The contractor shall perform normal housekeeping functions inside and outside contractor facilities and job site locations necessary to present a neat appearance to include vegetation control within the fenced area. All waste materials shall be properly disposed. The contractor shall store all supplies and equipment only at approved storage areas to preclude theft or damage.

2.4.2. The contractor shall cover all trucks, prior to entering surrounding streets, containing loose debris with a suitable cover, such as a tarpaulin, in a manner that will prevent dropping of materials on the streets. The contractor shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up any materials that fall from trucks.

2.5. Environmental Compliance

2.5.1. Hazardous Substances and Waste. The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, County and local laws and regulations on occupational safety and health, the handling and storage of hazardous materials, and the proper handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by its activities. Contractor shall coordinate with Environmental Management for review and signature of all manifests prior to off-base shipment of hazardous waste.

2.5.2. Asbestos, Lead-based and Heavy Metal Paint. The contractor shall not make any improvements or engage in any construction on government property which contains asbestos-containing material (ACM), without prior approval of the PM. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the condition of its property containing ACM on any government property for deterioration or damage. The contractor is responsible for abatement of any ACM which is disturbed or damaged by the contractor.

2.5.3. Disposal of Solid Waste. Contractor generated solid waste from the construction project shall be removed to an off-base disposal site.

2.5.4. Environmental Management (EM). Environmental Impact analysis has been completed on this project. Implement requirements checklist items included in EM Control Number 08-0015 (Attachment 1).

2.6. Liability. The contractor shall indemnify and hold the government harmless against any and all judgments, expenses, liabilities, claims, and charges of whatever kind or nature that may arise as a result of the activities of the contractor, whether tortuous, contractual, or other, except to the extent such claim or charge is cognizable under the Federal Tort Claims Act, or, in regard to indemnification, to the extent the contractor is prohibited from doing so by Federal or state law.

2.7. Access to Service Location.

2.7.1. The government hereby grants to the contractor, subject to the limitations specified in the easement, a revocable permit to enter the Service Location for any proper purpose under this contract, including use of site or sites agreed upon by the parties hereto for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the facilities of the contractor. Authorized representatives of the contractor will be allowed access to the facilities of the contractor and the government at suitable times to perform the obligations of the contractor with respect to such facilities. It is expressly understood, however, that proper military or governmental authority may limit or restrict the right of access herein granted in any manner considered by such authority to be necessary for the national security. No maintenance is allowed after hours if there is an emergency, the contractor shall call Command Post (AFFTC/CP), (661) 277-3040, who would get in touch with both AFRL organizations. All contractor employees working on AFRL projects must be U.S. citizens.

2.7.2. Work hours at the AFRL and EAFB are 0700-1600 hours Monday through Friday. The contractor shall coordinate through the command post for access to AFRL during all other times. The other sites located on EAFB are accessible in the event of an emergency outside of regular work hours.

2.8. Codes and Standards. The contractor shall use the latest National Electrical Code (NEC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-550-03FA DESIGN: Electrical Supply Power and Distribution, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal, state, and industry standards as applied to this project. All work performed by contractor shall be guided by these specifications in conjunction with this statement of work which is to include Edwards Design and local standards. The contractor is responsible for reading and understanding the specifications and statement of work.

APPENDIX A - MAPS

Figure 1 SCE Corum Substation Site

Figure 2 Main Base Switch Station 3 Site

Figure 3 North Base Switch Station 1 Site

Solar Demonstration Project

AFRL Substation 2 Site

Figure 4 AFRL Substation 2 Site

APPENDIX B CONTROL NO 08-0015 CHECKLIST

This project (Control No. 08-0015, Construct 1 MW Solar Systems at Four Switch Stations) is covered by the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Small Building Construction, Relocation, and Modification at Edwards Air Force Base, California (AFFTC, 1998), prepared in support of Control No. 97-125, Environment Assessment for the Construction of Military Family Housing Units in Housing Areas “B, C” and “I” on Edwards Air Force Base, California (AFFTC, 1995), prepared in support of Control No. 94-019, Abbreviated Environmental Assessment for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Array Installation (AFFTC, 1995), prepared in support of Control No. 95-010, and Environmental Assessment for the Construction of a Propulsion Energetics Laboratory, Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards Air Force Base, California (AFFTC, 2004), prepared in support of Control No. 03-0166, and is being categorically excluded (A2.3.11) off these documents. The project is approved contingent upon completion (compliance) of the following minimization measures.

1. All project sitings may require approval by the Base Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Committee. Contact Civil Engineering (95 ABW/CEC) at (661) 277-9456 for coordination on your project.

2. Maintain speed limits on unpaved roads on base between 5 and 35 miles per hour (mph).

3. Suspend grading, disking, and other earthwork projects at wind speeds exceeding 25 mph.

4. Water or apply dust suppressants to roads and open areas, upon which work is performed, in order to suppress dust. If winds produce visible emissions in excess of Ringlemann 1, erect wind barriers.

· If water or dust suppressant is used, do not allow these liquids to seep into the water supply and drainage systems.

5. All vehicles hauling bulk materials or debris must be covered.

6. Compact by rolling.

7. Install temporary coverings for open storage piles.

8. Cover with gravel.

9. Improve road surfaces.

10. Restore roads and other areas by revegetation when the area is no longer needed for base operations.

11. This project may utilize internal combustion engines (ICEs) over 50 brake horsepower (bhp) rating (e.g., welders, generators, compressors, etc.). Any ICEs operated on Edwards AFB require a permit from the local air agency. All portable engines and equipment with a rating of 50 bhp and greater must either have an air permit or be registered under the California Air Resources Board Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP). This regulation is posted at the webpage of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at http://www.arb.ca.gov/portable/perp/perp.htm.

12. All in-use off-road diesel vehicles (i.e., loaders, crawler tractors, skid steers, backhoes, forklifts, etc.) 25 horsepower (hp) or greater have to meet fleet requirements which require the application of exhaust retrofits that capture pollutants before they are emitted into the air. The earliest date for the regulation implementation is year 2010. The regulation is posted at the webpage of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm.

13. The proposed project shall use diesel fuel meeting CARB specifications, including the 15 parts per million (ppm) sulphur content requirement.

14. Should this project use paints, all paints shall comply with Kern County Air Pollution Control District Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) requirements of 100 grams/liter VOCs, unless the coating meets the definition of a specialty coating. For a list of definitions, and the VOC requirements of specialty coatings, please contact 95 ABW/EMC’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1471.

15. The proposed project shall not exceed visible emission limitations as outlined by the local air district.

· Greater than Ringlemann 1 or 20% opacity for more than 3 minutes in any hour is not allowed.

16. The proposed project shall not discharge from any source, whatsoever, such quantities of air contaminants or other material that would cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public or which endanger the comfort, repose, health, or safety of any such persons or the public or which cause or have a natural tendency to cause injury or damage to business or property.

17. The contractor shall report all chemicals/materials they procure for this project by any means other than the Hazmat Pharmacy to Environmental Management, (661) 277-1401.

18. All temporary and/or permanent connections to the base potable water system (water mains, fire hydrants, hose-bib connections, etc.) shall be equipped with a backflow device as approved by Base Civil Engineering (BCE). Contact BCE at

(661) 277-5004 for approval prior to making connections.

19. The proposed project shall comply with Air Force Flight Test Center Instruction (AFFTCI) 32-6, Edwards AFB Wastewater Instruction.

20. The procedures and controls outlined in the Edwards Air Force Base Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be followed to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act.

21. Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7041, Water Quality Compliance, the contractor shall prepare and submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to include site-specific control measures and best management practices that would be implemented during construction activities. This plan shall be reviewed by 95 ABW/EMC for approval prior to the implementation of the plan. Contact 95 ABW/EMC’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1401 for more information.

22. This project is located within Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) Site No. 37, Building 8595 and Test Area 2-5 Removed USTs (see attached map for ERP site location). This project shall not interfere with ERP activities or ERP equipment. Trenching and digging below the ground surface in this ERP site may result in encountering contaminated soil above a Preliminary Remediation Goal (PRG) and may require a site-specific Health and Safety Plan (HASP), which the contractor shall prepare prior to starting any excavations. During excavation activities where soil and/or groundwater in the area may be contaminated, workers may be exposed through inhalation to contaminated dust or VOCs. Contact Bioenvironmental Engineering (95 AMDS/SGPB) at (661) 277-3272 regarding HASP concerns.

23. Operation of equipment may generate noise above acceptable levels established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for implementing hearing protection measures for their employees.

24. Transit utility lines, if encountered, must be removed appropriately by trained workers, using wet methods appropriate for utility lines, wrapped and disposed of properly.

25. Materials unearthed or discovered during excavation (i.e. piping, conduit, building material debris, etc.) has the potential to be asbestos-containing material (ACM) and/or lead-based paint (LBP). Contact 95 ABW/CETS at (661) 277-3803 or 277-4475 for survey, abatement, and disposal requirements.

26. All spills or releases of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes that occur during this project (regardless of quantity or location of spill) must be reported immediately to the 95 ABW/EM Customer Service Desk at (661) 277-1401.

27. This project will use hazardous materials (e.g., solvents, paints, glues, adhesives, etc.) and generate hazardous waste. The contractor shall ensure all hazardous materials are authorized and managed in compliance with applicable sections of Edwards Air Force Base Instruction (EAFBI) 32-119, Edwards Air Force Base Hazardous Material Management Process (HMMP). This Instruction is applicable to all organizations on Edwards AFB, including tenants and contractors. Any questions regarding this Instruction should be directed to 95 ABW/EMC at (661) 277-1475.

· This shall include informing 95 ABW/EM and AFRL of the types and quantities of hazardous material used. Contact 95 ABW/EMC’s J-TECH contractor at

(661) 277-7081 or 277-7167 for AFFTC regulatory requirement information. Contact AFRL at 275-5846 for specific AFRL guidance prior to project initiation.

28. This project may generate empty containers and/or produce trash previously containing or contacting hazardous materials. Some empty containers may not be placed in solid waste dumpsters and must be managed and shipped as hazardous waste. The contractor shall contact 95 ABW/EMC’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-3681, 277-4940 or 95 ABW/EMC at 277-1475 for instructions on how to properly classify and manage these wastes.

29. The contractor shall ensure that all hazardous waste management on this project complies with all applicable sections of AFI 32-7042, Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance, and the Edwards Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan Number 32-7042 (HWMP). Contact AFFTC/EMC’s J-TECH contractor, JT3/CH2M HILL, at (661) 277-7081 or 277-7167 for questions and guidance.

30. If this project will involve the onsite management and/or offsite shipment of waste classified as non-hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, contaminated soil, project and process reinstates, wastes generated by pollution control/filtration devices, or contaminated production trash; there may be special testing, marking, and documentation requirements. The contractor shall contact 95 ABW/EMC’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-3681, 277-4940, or 95 ABW/EMC at 277-1475 for instructions on how to properly classify and manage these wastes.

31. If this project will generate construction/demolition and other solid waste, the contractor shall be responsible for transporting solid waste to a state-licensed solid waste facility. Contact 95 ABW/CEOES at (661) 277-1161 for information on solid waste and the segregation of recyclables for disposal. Contact 95 ABW/EMC at 277-1426 for solid waste disposal and recycling permit issues.

32. Concrete reinstate (waste) generated from concrete trucks during project activities shall be discharged in a designated area within the project site. At project completion, disposal of concrete waste in an approved off base landfill shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

33. The contractor selected to perform construction will be responsible for complying with all federal and applicable state environmental laws. This would include but not limited to a Section 7 Consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to obtain a biological opinion for the desert tortoise a threatened species found on Edwards. If solar system is attached to the state energy grid the contractor would also be responsible for complying with the California Endangered Species Act as well as any other state environmental laws.

34. At this time these requirements are based on the following information:

· There are four site locations, North Base switch station, AFRL substation, Main Base switch station, and SCE Corum substation

· All four sites are 5 to 8 acres in size or less and would be located adjacent to or near the substation

· All four sites shall not require any water system

· No additional power lines will be required beyond 500 feet.

35. Additional natural resource requirements maybe required as additional information comes available or if scope of project changes.

36. Herbicides must be applied in accordance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan. Contact Pest Management at (661) 277-1169. Physical, mechanical, or other measures must be used to remove or control weeds. Least hazardous, but effective, herbicides are used as a last resort.

37. Project activities that would result in the removal of any vegetation in an area that was previously undisturbed (includes areas that were once disturbed and now contain vegetation) may require revegetation/restoration in accordance with the Edwards Air Force Base Revegetation Plan (AFFTC 1994). Please coordinate with 95 ABW/EMX’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1401 for additional information.

38. Design and construction of the proposed facility should minimize potential nesting sites for birds. Migratory birds nest in the area yearly (nesting season is typically February to August, but some birds can nest year round) and are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Nests may occur on the ground, in burrows or culverts, in vegetation (such as cattails), or on manmade structures (such as buildings, radar towers, static plane displays, catwalks, rafters, etc.). Anti-perching devices shall be installed to deter birds from perching on the structure.

39. This project has the potential to impact historic properties and/or archaeological resources. The contractor shall coordinate project activities with the Base Historic Preservation Officer for areas to avoid, monitoring requirements, and project scheduling by contacting 95 ABW/EMX’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-9144 or 277-1401 48 hours prior to the start of the project for specific requirements.

· There is a cultural resource located in the southeast corner of the North Base Switch Station 1 Area of Potential Effect (APE). The site will need to be evaluated for the National Register of Historic Places prior to construction or the APE will need to be reconfigured to avoid impacts to the cultural resource.

40. The AFRL substation site is located in close proximity to ERP equipment, monitoring wells, and underground lines. Prior to starting work on the project, the contractor shall contact 95 ABW/EMR’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1401 so the location of the ERP equipment can be clearly identified to the contractor. Damage to ERP field equipment must be avoided.

41. The use of fill material from an on-base borrow pit shall come from an approved borrow site as described in the Environmental Assessment for Borrow Sites at Edwards Air Force Base, California (USACE and AFFTC 1996). A desert tortoise presurvey is required at least 48 hours prior to activity commencing at an on-base borrow pit. Fill material from an off-base borrow source shall be obtained from a state-licensed borrow area that has appropriate environmental clearances under the California Environmental Quality Act. Contact 95 ABW/EMX's J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1401 or 275-2435 for coordination to determine appropriate borrow areas and applicable operating requirements to ensure compliance with natural and cultural resource regulations.

42. This project will require an AFFTC IMT 5926, Edwards AFB Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (digging permit). The contractor shall coordinate the digging permit. Contact the Base Civil Engineer Infrastructure Controller (95 ABW/CEOU) at (661) 277-2936 for specific requirements.

43. Project activities involving welding, torching, cutting and brazing require an AF Form 592, Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit (Hot Work Permit) from the Base Fire Department. For further information on hot work permits, contact the Base Fire Department at (661) 277-3124.

44. The contractor shall include the Environmental Planning Infrastructure Coordinator (EPIC) on all project meetings regarding this project to ensure that the NEPA analysis stays current and that all environmental issues are addressed. Contact 95 ABW/EMX’s J-TECH contractor, at (661) 277-1405 or 277-1401 for more information.

APPENDIX C – AFRL ERP MAP

FA9301-09-R-0029

Attachment 1

21 September 2009

Main Base Switch Station 3 Site

LANCASTER BLVD

ROSAMOND BLVD

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North Base Switch Station 1 Site

NORTH BASE ROAD

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Print Map Map Legend

Orthophoto - 1ft (27)

Well Buffer - 10ft (2699)

Building (2986)

ERP Infrastructure Buffer (28)

Future Project Area (536)

Active ERP Site/AOC (93)

Dry Lakebed (117)

EAFB Boundary (1)

Orthophoto - 6in 2006 (353)

Page 1 of 1WebMap Printing

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SCE Corum Substation Site

LANDFILL ROAD

Main Base Switch Station 3 Site

LANCASTER BLVD

North Base Switch Station 1 Site

NORTH BASE ROAD

AFRL Substation 2 Site

WEST MARS BLVD

MERCURY BLVD

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