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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

DRAFT RFP

LARGE SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION FOR FEDERAL INSTALLATIONS

**Draft Request for Proposal. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3, this solicitation is issued as a Request for Information only. No awards will be made from this draft RFP. The final RFP when issued may significantly vary from this draft. Any comments regarding this draft solicitation are to be submitted by firms via the ProjNet website at http://www.projnet.org/projnet. To submit comments firms will need to self-register in the system if they are not already registered. To self-register: go to the webpage, click the BID tab, select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter the Key for this solicitation (listed below) and your e-mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify information on next screen is correct and then click continue.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add a new inquiry. Firms will receive an acknowledgement of their comment via email. Firms are requested to review the Bidder Inquiry System for existing comments/ questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. All comments must be submitted no later than 21 March 2012**

Projnet Key: PLUXL7-TRQ8P1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A.1 Objective.

A.1.1. The objective of this acquisition is to procure reliable locally generated renewable and alternative energy (RAE) utilizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) or other contractual equivalents. It is the intent of the Government only to purchase the energy that is produced and not to acquire any generation assets. The Contractor shall develop, finance, design, build, operate, own and maintain the energy plant. The Government will contract to purchase the energy for up to thirty (30) years in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in site/project specific agreements resulting from Task Orders awarded under multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts (see Section H). Project locations may be on or near any federal property located within the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, territories, provinces or other property under the control of the United States Government for the duration of contract performance. The intent is to award contracts to all qualified and responsible offerors, both large and small businesses.

A.1.2. The Department of Defense (DOD) is mandated to produce or procure from renewable resources at least 25% of its electricity consumption by 2025. Also, the Net Zero Energy initiative challenges installations to produce more energy on the installation than they consume, with emphasis on the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels.

The Army seeks to meet these renewable energy mandates through the use of large scale renewable and alternative energy (RAE) projects and the attainment of net zero energy status by its installations. To meet this challenge, the Army has established an Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF) under the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment to manage the procurement of large scale renewable energy generated on or near Army land. In this context, large scale is 10 mega-watts (MW) or higher. This acquisition supports the EITF mission for 10MW and higher but may also serve other Federal requirements for smaller scale RAE development.

A.1.3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with the requirement is 221119, Other Electric Power Generation. A firm is considered a small business under this code if it is primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, and/or distribution of electric energy for sale and its total electric output for the preceding fiscal year did not exceed 4 million megawatt hours.

A.2 Contract Type. The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (CEHNC) intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contracts to all qualified and responsible offerors, both large and small businesses. Task Orders will be awarded against the basic ID/IQ contracts, using the fair opportunity procedures discussed in FAR 16.505 in addition to the competitive source selection procedures identified in DFARS 216.505-70. Each order exceeding $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis unless an exception described in the FAR or DFARS applies. Task Orders will be firm fixed-price (FFP). Task Orders issued under this contract will be issued contingent upon Secretary of Defense approval pursuant to authority issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2922a.

A.3 Ordering. The length of time during which the Government may compete the award of Task Orders among the awardees is called the ordering period. Task Orders may have longer performance periods, up to 30 years from the award of each Task Order. The multiple-award ID/IQ contracts will have a base ordering period of three years with seven one-year option periods, for a total ordering period of ten years. There is no guarantee that the options will be exercised on any or all of the awarded contracts. New Task Orders will be placed in accordance with Section H.3, Method of Ordering. The Government is under no obligation to issue any orders against this contract in excess of the minimum guarantee amount of $500.00. The estimated maximum contract amount for the multiple award ID/IQ contracts (sum of all Task Orders awarded) is $7,000,000,000.00 ($7 Billion) over a period of ten years (if the options are exercised). The only authorized ordering office is the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. Other agencies may be delegated this authority, in which case an advance written notice will be given to the Contractor.

A.4 Contract On-Ramps/Off-Ramps. The Government will evaluate the market at least every 18 months throughout the life of the multiple award ID/IQ contracts to determine if it is in the Government’s best interest to open a contract “on-ramp” and/or “off-ramp”. During a contract on-ramp the Government will advertise, accept and evaluate new proposals with the intention of adding additional contracts to refresh the technology and provide the Government with better buying power. On-ramps may also be used to qualify existing contract holders to propose on additional technologies. These proposals shall be subject to the same proposal instructions and evaluation procedures as contained in the original solicitation. During a contract “off-ramp”, the Contracting Officer may elect to remove firms from the multiple award ID/IQ contract pool that have poor performance or have failed to submit acceptable proposals for any of the projects for which they were qualified. Previously awarded Task Orders will be unaffected by on/off ramp actions taken to refresh the multiple award ID/IQ contract pool.

Similarly, modifications to Task Orders do not affect the basic contracts.

A.5 Task Order Competition. This solicitation will result in multiple ID/IQ contracts with a portion of the awards reserved for small businesses. The capacity within the multiple award ID/IQ contracts will be shared, using the fair opportunity process, between Contractors within the pool subject to the following restrictions:

• Only those offerors that were selected for each technology will be invited to propose on a particular Task Order request for proposal for that technology, and

• For those Task Orders reserved for small businesses, only small business offerors that were selected for each technology will be invited to propose on a particular Task Order request for proposal for that technology.

Task Orders will be reserved for small businesses in accordance with the following ordering procedures:

Energy Production Task Order Competition Caveats

Greater than 12MW Unrestricted Competition

4MW up to 12MW

The Contracting Officer will first consider reserving the Task Order for small businesses. The determination will examine the size of the project, the complexity of the project, and the level of financing required.

Before making the determination on a particular project, the Contracting Officer will request a letter of interest from all SB firms. If fewer than two responses are received, the Task Order will open for unrestricted competition.

Less than 4MW

Reserved for small businesses If no proposals are received, or if all proposals are technically unacceptable and/or unreasonably priced, the Task Order will open for unrestricted competition.

Fair opportunity will be provided in accordance with FAR 16.505(b). If an exception applies, the rationale for this decision will be documented in accordance with DFARS 216.505-70(b).

A.6 Pre-Proposal Conference. The Government plans to host a pre-proposal conference for potential offerors shortly after release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of the pre-proposal conference is to ensure an understanding of the Government’s objectives with this solicitation and related solicitations, if any.

Participants will hear presentations regarding the RAE Program, the scope of work, contractual considerations, and small business considerations. A question and answer session will be allowed for the exchange of information between Government presenters and Contractor representatives in attendance. All interested firms will be encouraged to attend but participation will not be a prerequisite for submitting a proposal. Further details will be included in the final RFP.

A.7 Special Purpose Entity. The Government recognizes that securing financing pursuant to award of a project Task Order may require establishment of a special purpose entity (SPE) or limited liability company (LLC). See Section H for further details.

A8. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).

A8.1. Task Orders will include a PPA (or other contractual equivalent) that will specify the type and amounts of energy to be supplied to the Army installation or other Federal user. The agreement will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Asset ownership identification

• Fixed unit rate

• Fixed escalation rate

• Period of performance

• Energy supply start date

• Minimum annual purchase amount

• Maximum demand limitation

• Metering

• Payment terms

• Maximum maintenance down time allowance

• Termination for convenience/ cancellation ceiling schedule

• Real estate access terms and conditions

• Site security, protection and end of contract restoration responsibilities

A8.2. The Government may incorporate terms, conditions, economic price adjustment provisions, etc., it finds appropriate in power purchase agreements for a particular RAE technology application to achieve a fair and reasonable agreement consistent with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Such details may be decided or negotiated at the Task Order level. When the multiple award ID/IQ contract RFP is issued, Army policy currently requires the interest in the ownership of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) resulting from the renewable energy generated on-site to remain with the Government. It is the Government’s intent to utilize all or a portion of the RECs associated with or offered as a replacement to achieve Federal mandates. The Contractor shall provide support as needed to enable the Government to retain ownership of REC’s associated with the generation facility, or offered as replacement.

A.9 Cancellation Ceilings. Each Task Order will include a cancellation ceiling. In the event a Task Order is cancelled, Government liability shall not exceed the cancellation ceiling set forth in the contract, for the year in which the contract is terminated. The terms and conditions for cancellation procedures will be established and included in the Task Order award.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION B TEXT

B.1. Offerors shall submit a maximum (ceiling) unit price per kilowatt hour for each applicable technology in the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) below. Offerors shall indicate N/A for any CLIN(s) that do not apply because a technology is not being proposed. These rates will be evaluated to determine price reasonableness and realism.

The rates will function as ceiling prices for the term of the basic award and any Task Orders awarded against the contract. See Section L for instructions on all information that shall be submitted by offerors in the proposal.

B.2. Offerors shall enter figures into the CLINs for the base contract award. At the Task Order competition, only the CLINs pertinent to the project technology will be submitted for evaluation.

B.3. Awarded contracts, Task Orders, and minimum guarantees will share an estimated capacity of $7,000,000,000.

The Government reserves the right to move capacity between CLINs and performance periods as necessary.

B.4Assume Task Order period of performance for all projects is 30 years.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1,500,000,000 Kilowatt

Hour

Solar PPA: Base Period FFP (3 years from date of award) The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each task order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate unit of measure if not for purchase of electricity.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 9,000,000,000 Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Base Period

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each task order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0003 19,000,000,000 Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Base Period

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each task order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0004 8,000,000,000 Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Base Period

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0005 TBD Lump Sum Minimum Guarantee

FFP

The minimum guarantee for this contract is $500 and will be obligated against this contract line item at the time of basic contract award. Upon issuance of Task Order awards with an aggregate value exceeding $500, the minimum guarantee will be de-obligated from this line item. The Government Purchase Card may be the method of payment for this CLIN.

0006 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 1

FFP

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0007 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 1

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0008 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 1

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0009 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 1

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0010 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 2

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0011 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 2

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0012 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 2

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0013 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 2

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0014 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 3

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0015 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 3

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0016 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 3

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0017 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 3

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0018 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 4

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0019 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 4

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0020 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 4

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0021 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 4

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0022 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 5

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0023 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 5

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0024 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 5

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0025 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 5

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0026 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 6

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0027 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 6

The Contractor shalll furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0028 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 6

The Contractor shalll furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0029 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 6

The Contractor shalll furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0030 TBD Kilowatt

Solar PPA: Opt Period 7

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0031 TBD Kilowatt

Wind PPA: Opt Period 7

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0032 TBD Kilowatt

Biomass PPA: Opt Period 7

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

0033 TBD Kilowatt

Geothermal PPA: Opt Period 7

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to supply and deliver utility service to the location specified in the Task Order from a Contractor-owned renewable or alternative energy system, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor is responsible for any ancillary and/or incidental services, including scheduling and coordination, required to deliver electricity to the delivery point specified in the Task Order.

The unit of measure for each Task Order may be kilowatt hour or other appropriate

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Base Contract Performance Work Statement (Applicable to All Task orders) Renewable and Alternative Energy Production for Federal Installations

C.1. Project Locations Project locations may include any federal property located within the Continental United States including Alaska, Hawaii, territories, provinces or other property under the control of the United States Government for the period of performance of the ensuing contract. Project location refers to a general location; the renewable energy facilities may also be located on any properties available for use by the Contractor that are in the proximity of the Location (or Installation) of the federal property for which these services will be provided.

C.2. Requirement Contractor shall meet all requirements of this section, as well as all requirements in Section C of the Task Order Performance Work Statement (PWS). Section C of the Task Order PWS will provide additional information specific to the Task Order requirements of the selected project Location.

C.3. Utility Providers The Energy provider (“Contractor”) shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Department of Defense (DoD), and local laws and regulations, as they may be amended from time to time, including compliance with applicable Federal, State, interstate and local laws and regulations in accordance with 40 USC 591 and those requirements relating to health, safety and the environment for the duration of the contract performance period.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the local utility when applicable to determine the limitations on power production from the proposed RAE plant.

C.4. Renewable or Alternative Energy Supply

C.4.a. This solicitation primarily addresses electrical power generation since it will be the predominant utility service procured. If CHP or alternative fuels are to be implemented, similar applicable industry standards shall apply to those renewable and alternative energy (RAE) sources. The quantity will be determined by the load requirements of the particular facilities, land available, logistics, available resources, and other such factors. The intent is to purchase energy made available by the Contractor to the site up to the site’s stipulated load profile;

however, this does not preclude the generation of additional energy for other use. The Government desires the highest rated capacity RAE generation practical within the site and stipulated load constraints specified in each Task Order. The Government will provide the Contractor access to buildings, facilities, and land at each specific installation for development of the generation assets at those locations as specified in each Task Order PWS and/or real estate access agreement.

C.4.b. It is anticipated that the RAE projects will vary in size. Specific requirements for each project will be provided in each individual Task Order. The successful Contractor shall analyze the load profile data provided or to obtain their own profile at their expense at their discretion; evaluate site constraints provided; ensure local utility interconnect agreements are negotiated and adhered to; negotiate, arrange and pay for and allow time for the completion of any load studies required by the local utility; and propose an appropriate system size, capacity, and technology for each Task Order. The Contractor shall perform any work necessary with the utility to ensure the project progresses and will advise the Contracting Officer of any potential adverse rate impacts resulting from on-site generation displacement of significant demand. For example, in certain circumstances, an Installation’s monthly utility bills may increase when less electricity is purchased as a result of demand charges and/or the specific rate schedule this information is required to make informed decisions on whether or not a project is cost effective based upon the net present value and escalator analysis.

C.4.d. Wind and Solar renewable energy technologies are considered variable energy production technologies because energy is not consistently produced to replace base load energy consumption. Geothermal and Biomass are considered continuous energy technologies since they replace electrical energy base load consumption. The Contractor shall maintain a system uptime performance that is in the top 25% of the industry in the United States for the technology being implemented given the conditions related to each specific site. For continuous energy technologies, the Contractor shall provide replacement energy at no cost to the Government when the system is not meeting minimum energy production requirements. The Task Order will provide additional details on individual site requirements.

C.4.e. Grid isolation technology will likely be required as defined in the Task Order so that a continuously operated plant will self-isolate and remain functional upon external grid power failure as applicable per specific location. The grid isolation effort will be included as an optional price in the Task Order.

C.4.f. RAE technologies that will be considered for PPA under this multiple award ID/IQ include but are not limited to:

• Solar- Photovoltaic’s (PV) and/or concentrating solar thermal power (CSTP)

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Biomass

• Other alternative energy technologies

C.4.g. “Biomass” for purposes of this contract means all technologies that utilize organic material to generate a fuel or energy such as, but not limited to, Biomass-to-Power, Waste to Energy, Refuse Derived Fuels, bio-fuels, etc.

C.4.h. “Alternative energy technologies” for of the purpose of this contract means all other future renewable and current and future alternative technologies. This definition may include such items as fuel cells, ground source heat pumps, thermal recovery systems, ocean oscillation power generation systems, energy storage, batteries, micro-grids etc.

C.4.i. “Renewable energy” for the purpose of this contract means electrical power generation and other types of utilities such as fuel oil replacement, thermal generation, hot water generation, and other such sources of energy.

C.5. Existing On-Site Generation Assets Many locations covered by this solicitation may have existing on-site power generation assets, including wind, solar, auto-starting standby power units, and/or cogeneration plants. The power generated by these assets must be considered when interfacing and sizing the RAE plant to be provided for each Task Order to optimize the economic benefit to the Government. Modifications to the location’s electrical system beyond the point of connection to the Government electrical system with approval of the Contracting Officer may be required to provide proper circuit coordination, system isolation and protection with consideration of fault current contribution from the RAE plant. Any changes to the current rate structure such as demand charges, rate schedule changes, or other changes because of the proposed RAE plant at each site will be considered and weighed in the economic analysis of the potential project. Local Electric Utility Provider regulations must be adhered to at all times, in particular when operating on circuits with automatic standby power unit(s). NOTE: there may be a Utility Privatization (UP) contractor that has responsibility for the onsite distribution system. The RAE Contractor, as needed, should coordinate with the UP contractor for the integration of new requirement.

C.6. Construction (Applicable for Performance on DoD Installations) The Contractor shall provide all development, financing, designs, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work at each site specified in each Task Order.

C.6.a. All construction, operations, maintenance, and other activities shall comply with applicable national and local codes, industry codes, DoD requirements, regulations, and accepted practices, so as to not harm the Installation.

C.6.b. A Task Order issued against this ID/IQ contract will specify any special requirements applicable to site or Government specific facility requirements. All work, equipment, and materials required for this installation shall comply with the most recent issue of the design and implementation standards indicated in the Task Order as applicable. If a publication used to regulate plant construction is not listed below, the Contractor shall utilize one that has national application. The following list of standards is provided as a guideline for establishing these requirements.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

• 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 10 CFR 435, Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for Commercial and Multi-Family

High Rise Residential Buildings

• 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

• Department of the Army Regulation (AR) AR 385-40 Accident Reporting and Records

• Design: DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, UFC 4-010-01

• Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Division(CEHND) Manual CEHND 1110-1-1

Engineering Guidance Design Manual for Architect Engineers

• National Electric Code (NEC)

• National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards including, but not limited to, NFPA 101 - Life

Safety Code

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

• International Building Code (IBC)

• Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

• ASHRAE 62

ASHRAE 90.1

Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual National Historic Preservation Act, as applicable Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) American Institute of Architects (AIA) Masterspec Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Local City & County Building Code Uniform Building Code (UBC) Other design standards required by the ordering office

C.6.c. Any violation of such regulations and standards shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer for clarification or direction prior to proceeding with the work. Projects constructed on or near DoD land will follow all the above referenced applicable commercial and industry standards.

C.6.d. If conflicts between designated applicable codes and/or standards exist, the most stringent shall apply.

C.7. Sites The Contractor shall not use property provided by the Installations for any purpose other than in the performance of this contract. At the end of each work day the Contractor shall leave the work site in a clean and orderly fashion. At the end of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all infrastructure, materials, and equipment from the site, and shall restore the site to its pre-contract condition, unless otherwise specified in the Task Order.

C.7.a. Site visits may be authorized prior to each Task Order proposal due date.

C.8. Right of Access Subject to the limitations specified in this contract, Contractors will be authorized right of access to enter the Installations’ sites upon which the RAE plant is located for any proper purpose under this contract, including use of the sites for the construction, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of the installed equipment and facilities of the Contractor. The Government may limit or restrict the right of access herein granted in any manner considered to be necessary for national security, or in the event that this contract is terminated or cancelled.

C.9. Safety Requirements The Contractor shall provide for the safety of personnel employed in the performance of this PWS. All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with the requirements in the Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, the Accident Prevention clause in Section I of this contract (FAR 52.236-13), and all applicable OSHA regulations. The Installations will not provide safety equipment to the Contractor. Additional safety requirements may be included in each Task Order. The Contractor shall implement a safety program for employees performing work under this PWS.

C.9.a. Health and Safety Plan: The Contractor shall implement a health and safety plan as part of the safety program, before construction begins. The Safety Plan shall be in accordance with standard commercial practices and approved by Army Safety Department. Prior to initiation of power production, a Health and Safety Plan specifically devoted to the operation and maintenance of the system shall be submitted, approved and subsequently updated annually.

C.9.b. Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of accidents resulting in traumatic injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to Installation’s property, supplies, and equipment.

The Contractor shall report accidents to the Installations in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of their occurrence.

C.9.c. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to agree upon administration of the safety program.

A COR is typically located on-site with firsthand knowledge of ongoing activities. The approval authorities and limitations for each COR shall be established by the COR appointment letter. This PWS shall not be construed to grant the COR any authority other than to act as an interface between the Contracting Officer, Contractor and customer.

C.9.d. The Contractor's workplace may be inspected periodically for OSHA violations. Abatement of violations shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or the Installations as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide assistance to the Installation’s representative and Federal or State OSHA inspector if a complaint is filed. The Contractor shall promptly pay any fines levied on the Contractor by Federal or State OSHA offices due to safety/health violations.

C.9.e. Contractor shall have fall protection plan that meets requirements of 29 CFR §1926.500.

C.9.f. Contractor shall report all serious or fatal accidents within eight (8) hours to OSHA and immediately by telephone to Contracting Officer.

C.10. Fire Prevention The Contractor shall observe all requirements for handling and storing combustible supplies, materials, waste, and trash. Contractor employees operating critical equipment shall be trained to properly respond during a fire alarm or fire in accordance with the applicable agency's fire prevention procedures, rules, or regulations. The Contractor shall obtain all required welding permits from the Federal Fire Department prior to any welding.

C.10.a. The local fire department with coordination from the installation shall have jurisdiction over and shall be principally responsible for fire prevention inspections. Fire fighting at any Contractor facility shall be the responsibility of the local fire department. The Contractor shall provide keys to the installation for access into any Contractor on post fenced area, building, or structure. The keys shall be labeled or permanently tagged for their respective locks and shall be replaced within one hour if the lock is changed. The local Fire Marshall shall be the authority having jurisdiction in all matters relating to fire prevention, fire protection, and fire fighting. Ambulance service will not be provided by the Installation.

C.11. Security Requirements Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering DoD facilities shall abide by all security regulations. They shall be subject to security checks according to Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40b, and Title 18 USC, Section 930. Any further requirements will be supplied by the COR.

C.12. Installation Access Contractors shall obtain badges as required, at no charge. When an employee leaves the Contractor's service, the employee's pass and badge shall be returned immediately. Any further requirements will be supplied by the COR.

C.13. Vehicle Registration Contractor personally owned vehicles or company owned motor vehicles entering DoD facilities shall have a valid state license and shall be registered with the DoD site, if required. The Contractor shall register the vehicles before commencement of contract work. State license, registration, safety sticker, and insurance shall be maintained current while the vehicle is in use at each DoD facility. Contractor personnel operating motor vehicles on a DoD facility shall have a valid state operator's license for the category of vehicle being operated. The drivers shall comply with Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40b regarding motor vehicle use at each installation. The Contractor shall provide transportation for Contractor personnel to and from local security installation sites. Any further requirements will be supplied by the COR.

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