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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been replaced in their entirety:

Project Table of Contents; 01 10 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

B. The offeror acceptance period has increased by 30 calendar days from 90 calendar days to 120 calendar days.

C. All Amendments must be acknowledged.

D. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912QR24R0046

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-May-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Solicitation W912QR24R0046 for the Camp Buehring Microgrid Project is hereby amended as follows:

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-AUG-2024

CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The offeror acceptance period has increased by 30 from 90 to 120.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY OF WORK (SOW)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

1.2 LOCATION

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SECURITY AND SITE ACCESS

1.4.1 Working Hours

1.4.2 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

1.4.3 Occupied Buildings

1.4.4 Work Outside Regular Hours

PART 2 GENERAL WORK ITEMS

2.1 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

2.2 SURVEY

2.2.1 Survey Requirements

2.2.2 Site Layout

2.2.3 Site Grading and Drainage

2.2.4 Drainage Ditches

2.3 NOT USED

2.4 FENCING

2.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

2.6 AC COMBINER SWITCHBOARD AND BESS SHADE CANOPY

2.7 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SITE WORK

2.8 COMMUNICATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

2.9 SOLAR PV SYSTEM

2.10 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)

2.11 AC COMBINER SWITCHBOARD

2.12 STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER

2.13 NEW 1.2MW DIESEL GENERATOR

2.14 NEW CARPORT STRUCTURE

2.15 STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

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CERTIFIED FINAL

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1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

This project will supply resilient power to ARCENT Readiness Training Center (ARTC) at Camp Buehring. The project will connect the ARTC to Camp Buehring's power plant ring 4 thru new 1500 KVA transformer, install 1.2 MW new diesel generator and install a microgrid system includes 700 KW PV solar panels and a 1.5MW/1.5 MWH technically proven Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), all to be synchronized. The microgrid shall be load side interconnected to a new Main Switchboard (MSB). Rooftop PV will be installed at four existing buildings in ARTC compound ( Buildings 606, 608, 610 and 611), one existing shade structure located outside ARTC compound on the south of the compound (RVTT) , and three (3)new carports .

Project is a design bid build for the installation microgrid system consisting of 700KW roof mounted solar arrays and a 1.5MWH BESS. The project includes all associated electrical cable and conduit, electrical panels, transformers, inverter system, ethernet, and fiber optic communication lines, cyber security measures, security fencing, concrete pads. The Microgrid system will include a master and synchronization controllers. The master controller will integrate the energy sources to provide overall monitoring and control of the power assets.

Equipment concrete pads shall be constructed for all outdoor equipment as shown on the Contract drawings. The project also calls for building a shade canopy over the AC combiner switchboard equipment and BESS. A chain link security fence shall be installed around each of the PV inverter concrete pads and the AC combiner shade canopy.

This project is a load side interconnection to a new Main Switchboard (MSB) at the ARTC, and an existing power plant connection to the loads fed by existing 18 spot generators at ARTC sectionlizing Box to a new 1.5 KVA Transformer to connect to the new MSB at ARTC.

This project shall pick the loads of existing 18 spot generators at ARTC.

Manual transfer switches (MTSs) shall be installed next to every generator that is not connected to a MTS. Feeders shall be installed from the MSB to each generator. A new 450 KVA frequency converter shall be installed upstream of one MTS.

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation necessary to perform the microgrid project at Camp Buehring, Kuwait as specified in the solicitation. Work shall comply with all local, and US applicable code requirements. All the interconnection work shall be performed and in accordance with NEC 705.12.

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1.2 LOCATION

The work site is located at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The exact location is

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shown on the Contract drawings.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" classification. Submittals not having a "G" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Survey Report; G

Drainage Report; G

Utility Outage Requests

Utility Connection Requests

Borrow Permits

Excavation Permits

Welding Permits

Burning Permits

Salvage Plan;G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Structure Drawings; G

SD-05 Design Data

Structural Analysis and Design; G

Structural Analysis and Evaluation Reports; G

Cost Estimate; G

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1.4 SECURITY AND SITE ACCESS

Security and site access shall be the responsibility of the Contractor including, but not limited to, the following:

a. On-site Security : The Contractor shall be responsible for physical security of all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description, including property which may be Government-furnished or owned, for all areas occupied jointly by the Contractor and the Government, as well as for all work performed. Fire-arms and/or armed security guards will not be permitted within the project boundaries.

b. Site Access : Getting site access shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. It can take up to 100 days for Foreign nationals to access Camp Buehring. All access requirements shall be coordinated

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through the Contracting Officer.

1.4.1 Working Hours

The tentative regular working hours will be from 0700 to 1700 daily. The Contracting Officer, Site Security Manager and Contractor's representative will coordinate and agree upon actual work hours based on mission requirements and heat index. The tentative work week will be Sunday through Thursday unless specified and agreed upon after award, excluding the following Government holidays:

U.S. Government Holidays: Work may go on during the below U.S. Federal holidays, but critical elements of work or meetings must not be scheduled on such days.

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Kuwait Holidays: Religious holidays in Kuwait are subject to change as they are governed by the lunar calendar and exact dates must be confirmed by religious authorities.

New Year's Day National Day Liberation Day Ascension Day Isra and Miraj Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Waqfat Arafat Day Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) Islamic New Year The Prophet's (PBUH) Birthday

1.4.2 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, and compressed air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

1.4.3 Occupied Buildings

The Contractor shall be working around existing buildings/trailers which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings/trailers without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Coordinate any access/escort requirements with

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Contracting Officer a minimum of 15 days in advance.

1.4.4 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Submit application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

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PART 2 GENERAL WORK ITEMS

2.1 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

Mobilization and Demobilization shall consist of all labor, equipment, supplies, and temporary facilities required to stage all equipment and facilities needed for construction of this project. See Contract Clauses for further information. The Contractor's temporary facilities shall be in accordance with Section 01 50 00, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS.

Mobilization & Demobilization shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Mobilization & Demobilization, of the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.2 SURVEY

The Contractor shall survey the limits of work for the project to provide, or complete, any design work that requires survey data. The survey shall include all topographic data, surface features, and all existing conditions of the project site. Once the survey is complete, the Contractor shall develop and submit an Existing Conditions Plans/Map/Drawings.

2.2.1 Survey Requirements

The survey shall be conducted by a professional survey team and be supervised by a professional surveyor with at least five (5) years of experience. This survey shall be set to the World Geodetic Coordinate System 1984, UTM84-38N (UTM-WGS 1984 Datum, Zone 38 North, Meter, Cent, Meridian 45E).

Units : The survey shall be conducted in meters.

Horizontal : All coordinates shall be provided and shown in UTM, not Lat. and Long.

Vertical : Elevations shall be provided, and shown in meters.

Contours : All contours shall be provided and shown in quarter (0.25) meter intervals. All major contours shall be a thicker line type than minor contours when shown on drawings. Existing Contours shall be dashed linetypes, not solid.

Benchmarks : At a minimum, three (3) benchmarks shall be developed.

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The Contractor shall submit a Survey Report to include, but not limited to, the following:

a. The location and project name of the area surveyed.

b. Date the survey was completed.

c. Name of the surveyor and company that completed the survey.

d. The type of surveying equipment used.

e. The Datum used.

f. Horizontal and Vertical Controls used.

g. The benchmarks placed and used and respective benchmark information, such as coordinates and elevations.

2.2.2 Site Layout

The layout of all carports, equipment pads, fences and gates, and utilities shall be designed in accordance with the UFC Design Requirement. Site layout shall include all elements necessary to fulfill all requirements listed in this Section.

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2.2.3 Site Grading and Drainage

The site grading and drainage shall be designed in accordance with the Drainage Report, UFC Design Requirements, and adhere to the requirements herein. The site shall be designed for a 10 year rain event and where possible shall utilize the existing ditches and respective drainage conveyance. All new drainage ditches shall be earthen ditches and have a maximum side slopes of 1 vertical to 3 horizontal (1V:3H). Ditches with velocities exceeding 0.6 meters per seconed shall be lined to prevent erosion. The Contractor shall provide all necessary site grading to ensure adequate drainage so that no areas will be flooded due to a rainfall of a 10-year frequency. The Contractor is responsible for designing for positive drainage for the project site. The site grading and drainage shall adhere to, but not limited to, the following requirements:

a. Equipment pads floor elevations shall be a minimum 150 mm above highest adjacent grade.

b. Each pad shall be graded to provide a 5% slope around the building foundation for a length of three (3) meters out.

c. All other grading on site shall be a minimum of 1% to ensure proper drainage.

d. Swales shall be used between buildings, as required, to provide positive drainage away from all buildings.

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e. Drainage shall be compatible with the existing terrain.

f. Proper drainage calculations shall be conducted in order to size drainage structures and channels properly.

g. Rainfall data shall be based on data obtained from meteorological records collected in Kuwait.

h. Ditches shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph, DRAINAGE DITCHES.

The Contractor shall submit the Contractor's Grading and Drainage Plan(s) for government's approval.

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2.2.4 Drainage Ditches

All new drainage ditches shall be earthen ditches and have a maximum side slopes of 1 vertical to 3 horizontal (1V:3H).

The Survey and Existing Conditions Plan shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item "Survey" in the Price Breakout Schedule.

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2.4 FENCING

Provide security fencing around each PV inverter concrete pad, and around the AC combiner, BESS, and step-up transformer area. Refer to Contract drawings E-104 and E-105 for approximate fence locations and the number of pedestrian gates and double gates required.

The Fencing shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Fencing in the Price Breakout Schedule.

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2.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall provide the Government with complete as-built drawings at the conclusion of the project. The bid item "As-Built Drawings" shall consist of all labor, equipment, and all supplies needed to produce design records, documents, and drawings in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 00 80 00.00 06, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, Paragraph 1.7.

The As-built Drawings shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, As-Built Drawings in the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.6 AC COMBINER SWITCHBOARD AND BESS SHADE CANOPY

The Contractor must design and construct a complete canopy structure including its foundation/footings to support and cover the AC combiner switchboard and BESS. The contractor must design a reinforced concrete pad (slab-on-grade) to support the AC combiner switchboard and BESS. The minimum dimensions of the pad must be provided as shown in the Contract drawings. The pad must be 300mm minimum in thickness reinforced with #16 rebar at a maximum spacing of 300mm each way, top and bottom. The concrete anchorage of the equipment must be designed and provided per the equipment manufacturers.

The canopy must extend to the full limits of the concrete pad and a minimum height clearance of 2.5m under the canopy. The canopy must be either conventional structural steel framing or Metal Building System (MBS). The conventional structural steel framing must be designed in accordance with all applicable latest AISC manuals; International Building Code (IBC); ASCE 7-16; and UFC 3-301-01. The MBS structure must be designed in accordance with "Metal Building Systems Manual" (MBMA MBSM);

IBC; ASCE 7-16; UFC 3-301-01; and MBS manufacturer's applicable codes, standards, and manuals. The steel structure must comply with Section 05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL, while the concrete structure must comply with Section 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

Refer to the structural notes on the Contract drawing G-002 for the load parameters and requirements to be used in the structural analysis and design of the canopy. Submit complete structural analysis and design and structural shop drawings to the Government for review and approval prior to the canopy fabrication. If the canopy is MBS, the design report and structural shop drawings must be provided by the MBS manufacturer.

The complete structural analysis and design must include complete calculations for the structure, its components, and the foundations. At a minimum, the analysis must include statement of assumptions, software input and output files, connection designs, and foundation designs. The analysis and design must be prepared by a licensed/certified professional engineer meeting the requirements of the MBS manufacturer's and/or host nation's license, certification, codes, and laws requirements.

At a minimum, the structural shop drawings must include footing/foundation plan, framing plan, roof framing plan, roof decking panels, elevation views, typical sections, connection details. If the canopy is MBS, installation plans and instructions must be provided by the MBS manufacturer for approval as well.

The AC Combiner Shade Canopy shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, AC Combiner Switchboard and BESS Shade Canopy in the Price Breakout

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Schedule.

2.7 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SITE WORK

The Contractor shall provide and install all electrical infrastructure components for the microgrid. This includes wire, cables, conduits, pull boxes, junction boxes, trench work, and labor. Refer to Contract drawings E-101, E-102, E-103, E-104, E-105, E-106, E-107, E-108, E-601, E-602, E-603, E-604, and E-610.

The Electrical Distribution System shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Electrical Distribution System in the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.8 COMMUNICATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide and install all communications infrastructure components for the microgrid. This includes wire, cables, conduits, pull boxes, junction boxes, trench work, and labor. Refer to Contract drawing E-610 for details.

The Communication Distribution System shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Communication Distribution System in the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.9 SOLAR PV SYSTEM

The Contractor shall provide and install all components of the solar PV system to include solar panels, combiners, disconnect switches, recombiners, inverters, and cablling for an operable solar PV system.

Refer to Contract drawings E-601, E-602, and E-603 for details.

The Solar PV System shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Solar PV System in the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.10 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)

The Contractor shall provide and install a complete and functional battery energy storage system. The lithium-ion battery shall be of the LFP chemistry type and be capable of a minimum of 5000 cycles. Refer to Contract drawing E-601 for details.

The Battery Energy Storage System shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Price Breakout Schedule.

2.11 AC COMBINER SWITCHBOARD

The Contractor shall provide and install an AC combiner switchboard to accept power from the solar PV system and battery energy storage system.

Refer to Contract drawing E-601 for details.

The AC Combiner Switchboard shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, AC Combiner Switchboard in the Price Breakout Schedule.

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2.12 STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER

The Contractor shall provide and install a 1500kVA step-down transformer.

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The transformer will step-down the medium voltage from the existing sectionalizing box to Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and feed the new medium voltage 5000A, 415/240V Main Switchboard (MSB). Refer to Contract drawing E-601 for details.

The Step-Down Transformer shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Step-Down Transformer in the Price Breakout Schedule.

The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and the Main Switchboard (MSB)shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Main Switchboard (MSB) in the Price Breakout Schedule.

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2.13 NEW 1.2MW DIESEL GENERATOR

The Contractor shall provide and install a new 1.2MW diesel generator.

Refer to Contract drawing E-601 for details.

The new diesel generator shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, New 1.2 MW Diesel Generator in the Price Breakout Schedule

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2.14 NEW CARPORT STRUCTURE

The Contractor shall provide and install the structure of the new carports, including their foundations, steel structures and all components, and gravel pads, as shown on the Contract Drawings. The Contractor shall also clear and grub any vegetation within the new structure footprint.

The New Carport Structure shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, New Carport Structure, in the Price Breakout Schedule.

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2.15 STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

The Contractor shall perform structural analysis and evaluation of the four existing buildings at ARTC compound ( Buildings 606, 608, 610 and 611) and one existing shade structure (RVTT) located outside ARTC compound on the south of the compound in accordance with "Metal Building Systems Manual" (MBMA MBSM); International Existing Building Code (IEBC); ASCE 7-16; UFC 3-301-01; and MBS manufacturer's applicable codes, standards, and manuals to determine if these existing buildings and foundations are structurally adequate to fully support the additional loads and all associated loads (wind, seismic, etc.) from the Solar PV System installed on the rooftop of these existing buildings. Refer to the structural notes on the Contract drawing G-002 for the load parameters and requirements to be used in the structural analysis and evaluation. Unless otherwise noted, use the latest version of the codes, standards, and manuals in the evaluation.

Field verify existing conditions. Submit the structural analysis and evaluation reports to the Government for review and approval prior to the installation of the Solar PV System.

If the analysis and evaluation reveal that any of the existing buildings are not structurally adequate to support the Solar PV System, the Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for strengthening part(s) of any structurally deficient existing buildings so that the strengthened existing buildings can fully support the Solar PV System. The Contractor

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shall submit cost estimate including supporting documents (analysis, design, details, etc.) to the Government for review and approval. The cost estimate shall include compensation for furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, tools, and supervision required for design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of structural member and/or system strengthening.

The structural evaluation and structural strengthening design (if required) shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer.

The Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings shall have a unit of measure "JOB" under bid item, Structural Evaluation of Existing Buildings, in the Price Breakout Schedule. This bid item shall include any cost estimating efforts and design work required for structurally modifying existing buildings to support the Solar PV Systems as described in this Section; work beyond that described in this Section must be considered outside of the project scope of work.

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