Creating A Cleaner Energy Future For the Commonwealth
Renewable Energy @Closed Landfills
Eileen McHughMunicipal Energy Programs Coordinator
July 26, 2012
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Performance Contract
Requires the contractor to provide a performance-based guarantee
Pay for results
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Applies to the procurement of a program of services that includes energy audits, energy conservation measures, and energy conservation projects.
Energy conservation projects includes on-site electrical generation equipment using new renewable generating sources
EMS
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Applies to any development scenario
Solar
Wind
Third-party ownership
Ground mount or roof top
EMS
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Procurement ProcessChapter 25AChapter 25A
§11C §11I
RFP•Qualifications•Full Scope•Pricing
RFQ•Firm and Staff Qualifications
Subsequent Discovery•Details•Process and Pricing
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One-competitive solicitation process Design/Engineering Construction Commissioning Training Operations and Maintenance Measurement and Verification
EMS
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General Requirements DCAM Certification and Update Statement 100% Payment and Performance Bond Prevailing Wage Guarantee of Onsite Generation Competitive Pricing Maximum 20 Year Term DOER Filing /Reporting Requirements
Procurement Process
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Filing Requirements File with DOER at least one week before
intended publish date Publish in the Central Register Make solicitation documents available Evaluate proposals, select contractor,
negotiate contract File executed contract with DOER File annual performance report with DOER
Procurement Process
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Assemble Project Team
Financial
Operational/Technical
Administration
Legal
Procurement
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Contact DOER
Mandatory Requirements
Use DOER Model Documents
File according to requirements
Developing the RFP/RFQ
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EMS Contract Components
Cost
Guaranteed onsite generation
Lease of site
Power purchase/net
metering/credit
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CostGuaranteed Annual Electric Output kWh/year
Annual System Degradation Factor% per year
Electricity price $ per kWh
Electric Price Increase Factor % per year
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CostLocal Distribution Company (LDC) rate
Maximum Electricity Price (% of LDC Retail Rate)
Performance Bond Amount (100% of project cost)
Decommissioning Assurance Amount (if applicable)
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Design & Construction
Implementation schedule
Define obligation and responsibilities
Progress Meetings
Communicate project progress to
stakeholders
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Owner/host acknowledges the equipment as fully installed, inspected, and in good working condition.
Owner does not accept
Project Acceptance
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An M&V plan is central to proper determination of onsite generation and the basis for verification. The M&V plan must comply with the Federal Energy Management Program Guidelines.
Measurement and Verification
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DOER
Web site access to information
Guidance and model documents
RFP/RFQ review before publication
Contract review for adherence to 25A
Performance report requirements
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Eileen [email protected]
(617) 626-7305
“Energy Management Services”
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