KDD Canal Solar RFP Final.pdf

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KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project RFP Summary

This Request for Proposals is issued by the Klamath Drainage District (KDD) in Klamath County, Oregon, to solicit qualified photovoltaic system installers for the design and installation of a 960 kilowatt AC canal-covered solar array located at coordinates 42.0393542936, -121.7327249551. The project involves the complete design, procurement, and installation of a grid-tied photovoltaic system covering a section of KDD's North Canal within Pacific Power's utility service territory. Respondents must attend a site walkthrough (optional, by appointment with Scott White, District Manager), conduct independent site evaluations, and submit comprehensive proposals electronically by 5:00 PM on January 2, 2026, to scott.white@klamathdrainagedistrict.org. Proposals will be evaluated on January 15, 2026, at KDD's office based on contractor qualifications (15 points), related experience and references (20 points), project understanding and approach (15 points), project schedule (10 points), and cost (40 points). The highest-ranked contractor will be selected to negotiate scope of work, schedule, fee, and a professional services agreement, with contract execution and design completion dates to be determined following selection.

Pricing shall be submitted as a lump-sum fixed-price bid for all services including labor, materials, taxes, transport, permitting, and engineering, with pricing firm for 90 days following proposal submission. The contractor must provide a 5 percent bid bond and 100 percent performance and payment bonds. All funding derives from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), with the contractor responsible for upfront costs and subsequent reimbursement by KDD following DEQ approval of documented invoices, typically within 30 days. A 5 percent retainage will be withheld and paid upon project completion. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Oregon State law and Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Determination, and all materials must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and federal tax credit domestic content requirements. Contractors must demonstrate Oregon licensure, active NABCEP certification for assigned staff, minimum insurance of $1,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000 aggregate, at least five years of general solar experience with two years of specific PV system design and installation experience, and successful completion of two similar projects exceeding 200 kW DC nameplate capacity. The contractor must also provide 10 years of system monitoring subscription and a minimum 10-year workmanship warranty.

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4934-5471-9350, v. 1

Request for Proposals

Introduction and Project Overview Project Owner:

Klamath Drainage District (KDD)

Project Name:

KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project

Project Location:

42.0393542936, -121.7327249551 (see attached maps and design drawings accompanying this RFP).

Contact:

Scott White, District Manager

Phone: (541) 884-1739

Email: scott.white@klamathdrainagedistrict.org

Issue Date:

December 18, 2025

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Klamath Drainage District (KDD), pursuant to its authority under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 547, its Bylaws and

Policies, to solicit bids from qualified photovoltaic (PV) system installers (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) for the design and installation of a 960 kilowatt (kW) AC canal-covered solar array. The project layout and specifications are included in the attached design. The project must also comply with the Oregon Department of Environmental

Quality (DEQ) Design-Bid-Build Manual requirements, as set forth below.

Public Notice

This RFP and attachments are available for download at: Oregonbuys.gov

Project Introduction This Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit bids from photovoltaic (PV) system installers (Contractor) to design, supply and install one photovoltaic system for Klamath Drainage District (KDD). This project is part of the Oregon Community Solar Program. The project is located within the Pacific Power utility service territory.

KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project Description Klamath Drainage District desires to build and operate a photovoltaic power generation system that will cover a section of its North Canal, located in Klamath County, Oregon.

• The system should maximize output not to exceed 960 kW AC in size.

• The project will be registered through the Oregon Community Solar Program with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) as the registered Project Manager

(PM).

• The project is located in Pacific Power utility service territory, and the PV system will be grid intertied into an existing kilovolt-amperes (kVA) distribution line that runs along the edge of the property.

• Pacific Power has completed an interconnection study for the project. The results of the study are included in Exhibits.

The information presented in this RFP document has been assembled to facilitate bidding on a common PV system design that meets KDD’s requirements. However, respondents are responsible for attending the scheduled site tour, performing their own site-evaluations, and confirming all information provided - or requesting any additional material required for bidding.

Project General Requirements

A. The Contractor will be responsible for producing the complete PV system design, including new distribution system transformer and Pacific Power grid interconnect, procuring all required materials and installing all materials in compliance with applicable national and local codes.

B. The Contractor acknowledges that all funding under this Agreement will come from, and is subject to the rules of, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). Accordingly, the Contractor shall be responsible for all upfront costs and expenses necessary to complete the Work as described in Section 2 (Scope of Work).

a. Upon satisfactory completion of the Work and acceptance by KDD, the Contractor shall submit detailed invoices and supporting documentation of costs to KDD.

b. Invoices shall include a line item for the Contractor’s fee.

c. Invoices shall include a five percent (5%) retainage, which will be paid upon project completion.

d. KDD will review and submit said costs for reimbursement to DEQ. Upon DEQ approval (customarily within 30 days, with appropriate documentation), DEQ will pay KDD.

e. KDD will then reimburse the Contractor for all allowable, documented costs in accordance with the payment terms in Section 8 (Payment Terms). KDD shall make payment within 30 days following DEQ’s acceptance and approval of the Contractor’s invoices and KDD’s receipt of DEQ funds.

C. The Contractor shall conduct the Work in full compliance with the prevailing requirements set forth in the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Design- Bid-Build Manual: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/ConstManual.pdf. The Contractor further represents that it has reviewed and understands the requirements of this Manual, and agrees to adhere strictly to all procedures, specifications, and regulatory mandates therein. Failure to comply with these https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/ConstManual.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/ConstManual.pdf requirements shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, subject to the remedies specified in Section 9 (Remedies and Termination).

D. This project is a prevailing wage project, and subject to all applicable Oregon State laws and Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Determination. Contractor shall comply with all requirements concerning prevailing wages; see Exhibit D. Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates and Federal Department of Labor’s (DOL) Davis-Bacon Wage Determination rates are in effect for this project on the date the project is advertised. View current prevailing wage rates at:

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx

a. If DOL issues a wage determination modification more than 10 days prior to the deadline for bid submissions, the bid package shall be updated to incorporate this new determination.

E. All materials procured by the Contractor must meet the requirements of the Build

America, Buy America Act and/or the federal tax credit domestic content adder due to the federal funding involved in the project.

a. For more information, please see https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Documents/cwsrf-bc15slides.pdf

F. The Contractor, in collaboration with KDD staff, will be responsible for securing all planning, electrical, and building permits required to complete the scope of work outlined in this RFP.

G. The Contractor will provide structural engineering design required to complete the Contractor’s scope of work outlined in this RFP.

H. The Contractor shall generate an estimate of annual energy production of the system from the date of commissioning through 25 years of operation. These system performance estimates will be required as part of the RFP response and must include all assumed de-rate factors.

I. KDD intends to qualify for the Domestic Content Bonus Incentive under the Inflation

Reduction Act. Respondents shall demonstrate how their proposed design, procurement, and construction approach will meet the domestic content requirements applicable to steel, iron, and manufactured products.

Proposals must include:

- A sourcing strategy that maximizes U.S.-produced materials and components.

- A certification process for verifying domestic content compliance.

- Identification of any anticipated challenges or waivers needed to achieve compliance.

- Representations and warranties that the project will be compliant with the

Domestic Content Bonus Incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act at the time of final completion.

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering documentation sufficient to support KDD’s claim for the Domestic Content Bonus Incentive.

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx

J. To ensure eligibility for federal tax incentives and funding, all equipment and materials provided under this contract must comply with Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions as defined by the Inflation Reduction Act and related Treasury/DOE guidance.

Respondents must:

- Certify that no critical minerals, battery components, or other restricted content used in the project are sourced from a FEOC.

- Provide a supply chain transparency plan identifying the origin of key materials and components.

- Establish procedures to document compliance throughout procurement, fabrication, and delivery.

- Failure to maintain FEOC compliance may render the project ineligible for certain federal incentives and will be grounds for contract termination.

- By submitting a completed proposal, Respondents represent and warrant that the project will be compliant with the FEOC at the time of final completion.

K. KDD has completed approximately sixty percent (60%) of the project design.

Respondents are required to review the existing design materials and provide a comprehensive approach for advancing the project to one hundred percent (100%) design. Proposals must demonstrate the respondent’s ability to:

- Evaluate and validate the existing 60% design documents.

- Identify any necessary modifications or improvements.

- Deliver a final, constructible 100% design package that meets all applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements. The selected respondent will be responsible for ensuring that the final design is complete, coordinated, and suitable for construction and implementation.

Project Walkthrough

KDD will provide site analysis documentation, including a proposed layout, in Exhibits section. An optional site walkthrough for contractors interested in bidding on this project will be held at the KDD Office by appointment. The on-site contact for the walkthrough will be Scott White, District Manager.

RFP Response Due Date: January 2, 2026 Submit response electronically in PDF or Word format to:

scott.white@klamathdrainagedistrict.org

Contractors shall submit to the KDD one digital copy as a single PDF file of their proposal.

Electronic Submittals are due at 5:00 PM, January 2, 2026. Email electronic submittals with the subject “KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project” to:

scott.white@klamathdrainagedistrict.org. Late submittals will not be accepted.

Proposals submitted as an email attachment are limited to a maximum size of 10 MB.

Contractors wishing to submit a proposal response PDF file larger than 10 MB shall contact the Project Advisor for additional instructions.

Respondents are encouraged to send a test email to the email address above to confirm the email address to be used and that the test email has been received accordingly. For purpose of receipt time, the sent timestamp from Submitter’s email account will be used and an email receipt confirmation will be sent to submitter. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to confirm KDD receipt of the Proposal.

KDD may reject any Proposal not in compliance with this RFP and requirements of other applicable laws. KDD may reject any or all Proposals in whole or in part at no cost to KDD when the rejection or cancellation is in the best interest of KDD. Contractors responding to this RFP do so solely at their expense and KDD is not responsible for any Contractor expenses associated with this RFP.

Cancellation

KDD reserves the right to cancel award of a contract resulting from this solicitation at any time before execution of the contract by both parties if cancellation is deemed to be in KDD’s best interest. In no event shall KDD have any liability for the cancellation of award.

Contractor Requests for Information and Interpretation of RFP Documents

Requests for information regarding KDD, or requests for clarification, interpretation, or change of the specifications of the RFP, shall be submitted in writing via email directly to the Project Contact. All requests must be received by the Deadline for Contractors to Submit Questions identified in the Proposal Schedule. Requests for changes must include the reason for the change and any proposed changes to the requirements. The purpose of this requirement is to permit KDD to correct, prior to the opening of Proposals, RFP terms or technical requirements that may be unlawful, improvident or which unjustifiably restrict competition. KDD will consider all requested changes and, if appropriate, amend the RFP.

Answers shall be provided to all Contractors of record on the date that answers are available.

KDD shall make any interpretations, corrections, or changes of the RFP in writing by published addenda. Interpretations, corrections, or changes to the RFP made in any other manner will not be binding, and Contractors shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections, or changes.

In the event of a difference of opinion between KDD and a Contractor as to the items to be furnished hereunder or the interpretation of the provisions of this solicitation, the decision of KDD shall be final and binding upon all parties.

Complaints and Inequities

Any complaints or perceived inequities related to this RFP, or award of work referenced herein shall be in writing. Such submittals will be reviewed upon receipt and will be answered in writing.

Cost of Proposals and Associated Responses

KDD is not liable for any costs incurred by a Contractor in the preparation and/or presentation of a Proposal and Fee Proposal. KDD is not liable for any cost incurred by a Contractor in protesting KDD’s selection decision and contract award.

District Requests for Clarification, Additional Research & Revisions

KDD reserves the right to obtain clarification of any point in a Proposal or Fee Proposal or to obtain additional information necessary to properly evaluate a particular Proposal.

Failure of a Contractor to respond to such a request for additional information or clarification could result in a finding that the Contractor is non-responsive and consequent rejection of the Proposal.

KDD may obtain information from any legal source for clarification of any Proposal, Fee Proposal, or information on any Contractor. KDD may not inform the Contractor of any intent to perform additional research in this respect or of any information thereby received.

KDD may perform, at its sole option, investigations of a Contractor. Information may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to credit history, recent financial statements, current litigation, bonding capacity, and related history, and contacting references. All such documents, if requested by KDD, become part of the public records, and may be disclosed accordingly.

KDD reserves the right to request revisions or clarifications of Proposals or Fee Proposals after their submission and before a final award.

Rejection of Proposals

KDD reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals received in response to this RFP.

Proposals and Fee Proposals may be rejected for the following reasons, including but not limited to:

a. Failure of the Contractor to adhere to one or more of the provisions established in this RFP.

b. Failure of the Contractor to submit a Proposal or Fee Proposal in the format and with the content specified herein.

c. Failure of the Contractor to submit a Proposal or Fee Proposal within the time requirements established herein.

d. Failure of the Contractor to adhere to ethical and professional standards before, during, or following the solicitation and contracting process.

KDD may reject any Proposals or Fee Proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public procurement procedures and requirements and may reject any or all Proposals and Fee Proposals if KDD determines that it is in the public interest to do so.

Proposal Ownership

All Proposals submitted become and remain the property of KDD and, as such, are considered public information and subject to public disclosure within the context of the federal Freedom of Information Act and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.311 to ORS 192.483.

Unless certain pages or specific information are specifically marked “confidential” and qualify as such within the context of the regulations or laws stated in the preceding paragraph, KDD shall make available to any person requesting information through KDD processes for disclosure of public records, any and all information submitted as a result of this RFP without obtaining permission from any Contractor to do so after a Notice of Intent to Award has been issued by KDD.

Modification or Withdrawal of Proposals by Contractor

A Proposal may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the Contractor for sixty (60) calendar days following the Proposal Due Date and Time. Proposals submitted before the Proposal Due Date and Time may be modified or withdrawn only by written notice to KDD.

Such notice of modification or withdrawal of a Proposal shall be submitted in writing over the signature of the Contractor and shall be submitted prior to the Proposal Due Date and Time and shall be submitted to KDD’s Project Contact. All such communications shall be so worded as not to reveal any material contents of the original Proposal.

Withdrawn Proposals may be resubmitted up to the Proposal Due Date and Time if they are then fully in conformance with this RFP.

Professional Services Agreement - Contract

Services shall be furnished under a professional services agreement (contract) between KDD and Contractor.

Submission of a Proposal in response to this RFP indicates Contractor’s willingness to enter and be bound by a contract containing the terms of KDD Professional Services Agreement.

Any exceptions or proposed modifications to the terms of KDD agreement shall be identified in the Proposal. This RFP, the Contractor’s Proposal, Scope of Work, Fee Proposal, and all supplemental information in response to this RFP will be binding parts of the final Professional Services Agreement.

RFP Response Evaluation KDD will evaluate bids based on price, completion date, completeness and contributed design details that illustrate the contractor’s understanding of the requested scope-of-work or that enhance performance/aesthetics of the proposed photovoltaic system.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

The criteria listed below will be used to evaluate Proposals.

Proposal Content Maximum

Score

Qualifications of Contractor 15 Related Experience and Reference Projects 20 Project Understanding & Approach 15 Project Schedule 10 Cost 40

Total Maximum Score 100

Selection and Award

Time, Place, and Opening: January 15, 2026 at KDD’s office.

KDD will enter into negotiations with the highest ranked Contractor to establish the Scope of Work, Project Schedule, Fee, and Professional Services Agreement for the project. Within three (3) business days following notification by KDD, the highest ranked Contractor shall provide KDD with a proposed Fee Proposal for all services identified in the Contractor’s Response, including billing rates for each team member, labor hours and costs by task, and expenses by task. Failure to provide a complete Fee Proposal within three (3) business days may result in rejection of the Proposal.

If an agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked Contractor or the highest ranked Contractor withdraws from consideration, KDD reserves the right to negotiate an agreement with the second highest ranked Contractor. KDD reserves the right to negotiate individually with one or more firms, to negotiate an agreement using best and final offers, and to select one or more firms if determined to be in the best interest of KDD.

Proposed Schedule

TASK: DATE:

1 Issue RFP 12/19/2025

2 Site Visit (optional) 12/29/2025

3 Proposal Due 1/5/2026

4 Proposal Selected 1/15/2026

5 Sign Contract TBD

6 Design Completion TBD

7 Pre-Construction Conference (required) TBD

8 System Installation Starts TBD

9 Project Inspected by Pacific Power TBD

10 Project Commissioned TBD

RFP Attachments:

See Exhibits list.

KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project RFP:

1. Contractor Requirements:

A. Licensed contractor in Oregon B. Contractor shall have staff assigned to this project with active NABCEP certifications C. Insurance – The Proposer shall procure and maintain insurance, at Proposer’s sole expense, at all times during the duration of this Project, which will include, but not limited to, as an Additional Insured KDD, its Elected Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents and Volunteers, from any and all claims for Bodily Injury, Death and/or Property Damage, which may arise from Proposer’s operations.

i. Insurance policies shall cover Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability and/or Comprehensive General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Owner’s Protective Liability. Said insurance coverage shall be maintained at those levels required by the Contractor’s policy on insurance coverage, and at a minimum the limits and coverages as specified by KDD as follows: $1,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000_ in aggregate, and any other insurance required to do business in Oregon.

ii. The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Proposer shall provide at least the limits and coverages as specified herein.

D. Performance and Payment Bond each for 100% percent of the total contract amount. Additionally, there is a 5 percent bid bond required of the total bid amount.

E. Pricing shall be firm for 90 days following proposal submission F. Provide documentation demonstrating a minimum of two (2) examples of successful design & installation of solar photovoltaic systems G. Demonstrate at least five (5) years of general experience in performing the services described above H. Demonstrate at least two (2) years of specific experience in successfully designing & installing a solar photovoltaic system

2. RFP Response shall include:

A. Title: KDD Canal-Covered Solar Project B. Background information on your company

(1) Contractor license number

(2) Proof of insurance

(3) Number of years in business

(4) Installation manager’s contact information

(5) Resumes or qualifications, education, and relevant experiences of key team members to be assigned to this project and their role in the project.

(6) Descriptions and photographs of similar projects completed by Contractor.

Specifically experience with PV system installations greater than 200 kW DC nameplate

(7) Professional references

C. Lump-sum (fixed price) bid for all services (including but not limited to labor, materials, taxes, transport, permitting and engineering) associated with the design and installation of permitted and operational PV system. Please provide a detailed cost breakdown including unit costs, mark-up, and profit.

D. Company labor and material mark-up rates for potential change orders E. Specification sheets of major system components including structural components F. Detailed Single-Line Diagram (SLD) identifying:

(1) Make and model of all photovoltaic system components

(2) Make and model of all photovoltaic balance of system components

(3) Proposed locations of all system components

G. Proposed construction plan with timeline.

H. Estimates of annual energy (kWh) production for the proposed PV system. Annual energy production estimates should detail energy production from commissioning through the next 25 years.

3. PV System Description

A. Location: (42.0393542936, -121.7327249551)

B. Size

(1) Target system size: no greater than 960 kW AC nameplate

C. Interconnection

(1) Grid Connected

(2) Point of interconnection at new meter

(3) Pacific Power to provide utility wiring to new transformer and to new meter

(4) Contractor to provide new meter, new pad mounted transformer and conduit to utility interconnection

(5) External AC disconnect and new utility meter to be located at inverter location

4. KDD PV System Components

A. Proposed System Design

(1) Single-line diagram showing modules, inverters, and layout (based on attached design).

(2) Canal covering structural details.

(3) Detailed approach to canal operations, safety, and environmental protection.

(4) Estimated annual energy production, with a 25-year projection (including assumed derates B. PV Modules

(1) Must meet qualification for the domestic content adder

C. Inverters

(1) Must meet qualification for the domestic content adder

D. Balance of Systems

(1) 1x PV system AC combining electrical panel to allow aggregate interconnection of the entire PV system to existing electrical panel, if applicable

(2) 1x PV system AC disconnect, lockable in on and off positions

(3) 1x PV system production meter base to provide aggregate energy production metering of entire PV system, located after AC combiner panel

(4) All other DC and AC wiring, raceways, enclosures, components, fittings and fasteners to ensure compliance with NEC, local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and utility interconnection requirements

(5) All necessary labeling required by AHJ and Pacific Power.

E. System Layout:

(1) A reasonable setback should be provided at around and within the array

(2) Any conduit, junction boxes, or combiner boxes shall be mounted using approved hardware

F. PV System Energy Monitoring

The Contractor will procure, install and set up on behalf of KDD the data acquisition hardware and at least 10 years of monitoring subscription. Contractor will be required to install all necessary data communication components required by the monitoring service. Upon commissioning of the system, the Contractor will train KDD in the function and operation of the monitoring system.

5. Services Requested from Contractor (Upon contract award)

A. System Design — Contractor must submit the following design documents prior to system installation

(1) Detailed Site Diagram showing:

a. Elevation and plan view of PV array location and/or 3-D rendering

b. Elevation of electrical equipment (inverter & disconnects) layout

(2) Shade Analysis – Contractor will be responsible for providing documentation confirming maximization of solar access and minimization of shading from nearby utility gear.

(3) Electrical Single-line diagram - Must include all information about major system components specifications and ratings, conductor size and type, conduit size, ratings of combiner boxes and series OCPD’s, and type and ratings of facility electrical panel interconnection point.

(4) Wire Sizing Calculations – Ampacities of conductors shall be determined using NEC tables. Voltage drops for PV source, output and inverter output circuits shall be determined by hand calculations and limited to manufacturer recommendations or tolerances.

(5) PV Array Structure — The Contractor will be responsible for generating the PV array structural design for covering the canal and attachment methodology. Contractor shall provide this information to KDD in a timely manner for approval, prior to obtaining any required permitting.

(6) Field Verification — Contractor must field verify design feasibility and/or all record documents and prepare own as-builts prior to commencing work in order to ensure proper system installation and adherence to contract timeline.

B. Project Documentation

(1) Contractor will be responsible for maintaining accuracy of design documentation listed in 5.A during project construction and will submit as-built documentation to KDD upon project completion.

(2) Contractor will be responsible for generating a complete and detailed project construction schedule once all permits are secured. The project schedule should help KDD understand the timing and duration of work. Contractor shall update the schedule when it no longer reflects construction progress.

C. Procure Materials

(1) Contractor shall be responsible for procuring all system materials, whether or not specified in the system description, unless otherwise indicated above that it will be supplied by Pacific Power or others.

D. PV System Installation

(1) Contractor shall attend a required pre-construction conference with KDD, the engineer, and DEQ (date and time to be determined).

(2) Contractor shall be responsible for installing a grid-tied photovoltaic installation at the host site. The installation must be compliant with the current NEC and/or AHJ. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure code compliance with the relevant local authorities. The installation shall be executed according to the system design documentation. Pacific Power must approve any design changes made in the field.

(3) Contractor will provide adequate security, safety and protection of site during the installation. This can include temporary fencing, protective barriers, traffic control, storage, and suitable site maintenance.

(4) Contractor will be responsible for any and all excavation required for completion of the project. Coordination with any subcontractors may be required by the Contractor as it pertains to the install of the solar arrays and structure covering the canal.

(5) Contractor will provide appropriate erosion and sediment control measures that will be followed during construction.

(6) Contractor will address any required mitigation identified in the CWSRF environmental review.

E. Interconnection

(1) Contractor shall coordinate with Pacific Power to confirm acceptable location for production meter and AC disconnect. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that any and all other documentation necessary to meet permit and utility requirements is submitted to Pacific Power and the AHJ.

(2) It shall be the Responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the production meter has been installed, the net meter has been installed and the system has passed all required AHJ and utility inspections.

F. Electrical Permit

(1) It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain any and all electrical permits required.

G. Building Permit

(1) It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all structural engineering, submit all required applications with the AHJ and utility, and obtain the building permit.

H. System Documentation

(1) Contractor must deliver all documentation to KDD as outlined in the Project Documentation Checklist.

I. System Commissioning

(1) Contractor shall submit a PV system commissioning protocol to confirm the system is operating as designed. Contractor will be responsible for completing the requisite commissioning documentation to be approved by Pacific Power prior to commissioning. The final PV system commissioning report shall be included in the project documentation.

(2) Minimum Documentation Includes:

a. As Built Drawings

b. Structural Torque Verifications

c. Structural Visual Inspection

d. Wiring Visual Inspection

e. System Off Testing:

i. String Level Open Circuit Voltage and Polarity

ii. AC Voltage

f. System On Testing:

i. String Level Max Power Voltage

ii. String Level Ampacity

iii. Inverter Level Production

g. Data Monitoring

i. Registration Information

ii. Inverter serial numbers

iii. Confirmation of reporting and display

J. Final Walk Through

(1) Contractor shall schedule a tour of the completed and operating PV system with KDD.

K. System Warranty

(1) Contractor shall provide a minimum 10-year workmanship warranty.

(2) Contractor shall represent and provide a warranty that at the time of final completion, the PC system and all components are in compliance with the FEOC and Domestic Content Bonus Incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act.

List of Exhibits Included in the Request for Proposals

Exhibit A: Site Location

Exhibit B: Project Documentation Checklist Exhibit C: DEQ CWSRF Required Forms

Exhibit D: DEQ Contract Provisions for Prevailing Wages, Equal Employment, American Iron and Steel and BABA Exhibit E: Professional Services Agreement Exhibit F: Pacific Power Interconnection Study Exhibit G: Conceptual Design Exhibit H: Inadvertent Discovery Plan

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