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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAC Power, LLC AC, POWER, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL RESPONDENT INFORMATION 3 TRANSMITTAL LETTER 3 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 SECTION 2: EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 5 COMPANY OVERVIEW 5 PROJECT TEAM 5 REFERENCES 7 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 9 PROJECT FINANCING CAPABILITY 9 SECTION 3: PROPOSAL NARRATIVE 10 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10 FINANCING PLAN 14 OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE PLAN 15 DECOMMISSIONING PLAN 16 LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PLAN 16 OUTREACH PLAN 16 SECTION 4: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 17 TECHNICAL PLAN&PRELIMINARY SITE LAYOUT 17 SECTION 5: PRICE PROPOSAL 18 LEASE PAYMENT PROPOSAL 18 APPENDIX 19 PROPOSED LEASE TERMS 19 PROJECT TEAM RESUMES 21 CONTRACTOR BID FORM 28 LETTERS OF SUPPORT 33 2 1 P a g e SECTION 1: GENERAL RESPONDENT INFORMATION Office of the Town Clerk, Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold,New York 11971 RE: Response to RFP for Lease of Cutchogue Landfill for Development To the Town Board, AC Power, LLC ("AC Power") is pleased to submit this proposal ("Proposal")in response to the Request for Proposals ("RFP") issued by the Town of Southold ("the Town") for the development of the closed Cutchogue Landfill. AC Power is in receipt and understanding of the documents of the RFP and required development, installation, and maintenance procedures of the proposed Community Solar Project. After performing initial due diligence and reviewing all RFP documents, AC Power is determined to accomplish the goals outlined by the Town to redevelop the closed landfill site for the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of a renewable energy system. AC Power proposes the development of an approximate 9.3 MW-dc Community Solar Project, with the option to further analyze the feasibility of pairing the solar project with battery storage. We are happy to introduce AC Power, our philosophy of partnership and project commitment, and to discuss the proposed project details. We look forward to working with the Town and the Southold community to achieve our mutual goals. For correspondence in relation to our proposal,please contact: Andrea DeBernardis Northeast Regional Director (Cell): (203) 767-3265 (Office): (646) 370-4588 andrea@acpowerllc.com AC Power, LLC 465 Grand Street, Suite 5 New York,New York 10002 S-- cerely, ik Colston, t and Founder, AC Power,LLC 3Page Executive Summary AC Power proposes to enter into a lease agreement to design, permit, finance, construct, operate, subscribe, and maintain an approximate 9.3 MW-dc photovoltaic facility on the Town-owned Cutchogue Landfill("the Project").Our objective is to maximize the capacity of the solar proj ect under New York incentives and regulations to generate clean renewable energy that can be delivered to the community, while providing revenue to the Town through a solar lease agreement and potential energy savings.With close ties to the Suffolk County community, our team is dedicated to providing the best opportunity to both the town, local businesses, and residents. After providing an introduction to the potential project, San Simeon by the Sound and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk provided letters of support for our project, attached herein. Recognized as Owens Corning's 2018 Sustainability Partner of the Year,AC Power is a small certified New York woman owned business developing and investing in the renewable power generation space with a specialty in developing underutilized land such as landfills and brownfields. Our team brings a unique combination of development, technical, legal, and investment experience to expertly assess and mitigate risks early in the development process in order to ensure all projects in our portfolio successfully transition to operating power plants. We partner with property owners who are dedicated to the renewable economy;have vacant or unused land that they would like to put into productive use; have interest in a more stable electric supply; and want to generate steady r long-term revenues or reduced electricity bills with no upfront or ongoing costs. 1 As a company that focuses on developing challenging landfill and brownfield sites for solar, AC Power is uniquely qualified to develop the Project as part of the Town's overall renewable energy portfolio. If selected,AC Power would execute a land lease agreement providing the site control necessary to develop, own, operate, and sell electricity from the solar project. AC Power will provide the Town and residents of Southold the opportunity to subscribe to the community solar facility with a guaranteed 10%reduction to the electricity costs. This proposal includes an overview of the project development services AC Power will conduct at no-cost to the Town as well as an overview of key terms to be included in a lease. Additionally,this proposal provides a detailed assessment of current policy and incentive programs as they relate to the project, as well as an overview of the benefits the project will provide to the Town and the surrounding community. SECTION 2: EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS COMPANY OVERVIEW AC Power, LLC is a small, certified woman-owned business located at 465 Grand Street Suite 5,New York,NY. Founded by Annika Colston in November 2016, AC Power has been in continuous operation to date. AC Power employees are focused on securing and developing sites that provide the best value to the property owner and local community. We actively convert landfills,brownfields, or other low value land into renewable energy facilities, generating income from sites that otherwise would be left vacant and unproductive. As our team is concentrated in the New York Metro Area,we are knowledgeable with the permitting and development environment on Long Island. Our location in New York City will enable us to easily complete site visits and permitting activities with the Town as needed. Collectively,the AC Power core team have over 50 years of experience developing alternative energy projects, monetizing environmental attributes, and managing landfills. AC Power understands that for an alternative energy project to be successful, it requires collaboration among various stakeholders and a commitment to pushing through multifaceted issues. AC Power provides the full suite of project development services from permitting, interconnect, and offtake to design, engineering, construction, and operation. In cooperation with strategic partners, we work to make sure that you get the best possible product and service. Our company has no ongoing or previous litigation we are involved in and we are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from practice by any federal, state, or local agency. PROJECT TEAM As the Founder and President of AC Power, LLC, Annika Colston will be leading AC Power's development efforts on this project. She has over a decade of experience developing energy projects on landfills and is very familiar with the technical and regulatory challenges such projects can face. After spending years working on landfill gas to energy systems, Annika recognized the perfect opportunity landfills presented for solar energy development and founded AC Power to make such development a reality. She also has a background in environmental attribute markets, and so is well versed in arranging the best possible financial outcomes for her projects. Annika, and all staff, are based in our New York City office. As Vice President, Henry Anreder manages a variety of responsibilities including business development, financial analysis,regulatory incentive monitoring, and project origination and management. He has experience successfully securing contracted offtake, development capital, and asset purchases for distributed generation solar projects in the �- ISO-NE,NYISO, and PJM power markets. In a previous role, Henry developed two community solar projects in the Central Hudson utility zone in New York that secured New York State Community Solar incentives and are in the permitting process. He will support the project through ensuring successful project financial capability, monitoring regulatory compliance, and assisting with local outreach. Henry is a native of Suffolk County,NY and graduated from Southampton High School. Henry's father, Dr. Lewis Anreder, M.D., works in the Town of Southold as the Medical Director at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport. His mother, Harriet Cohen, is the Director of Social Services at nearby Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, which serves patients from across the North Fork. Andrea DeBernardis is the Northeast Regional Director at AC Power and will act as the primary contact for this project as well as managing the day-to-day development efforts and ensuring the system is on track for a timely completion. Andrea leads project development throughout New York and New England utilizing her significant experience in permitting, environmental monitoring, and management of EPC contractors to maintain schedules and budgets. Previously, she directed community outreach and stakeholder management while providing siting and construction services as a team member on Eversource Energy's ("Eversource") 62 MW Massachusetts Solar Portfolio. Additionally, she performed a year of service to Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk in Middle Island,NY through Americorps and is dedicated to continuing giving back to the community through the benefits of the Project. Andrea has performed in depth due diligence of the site to formulate a thorough understanding of the Project including potential challenges and the Town's objectives. Kyle Miller will provide support to the development of this project to successfully achieve interconnection and community solar incentives. As Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Kyle leads AC Power's origination and development efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region with a focus in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. By leveraging his project development expertise, Kyle originates optimal brownfield properties to participate in emerging community solar programs and future solar legislation. He works with landowners to optimize their property value by turning their inactive property into a cash generating asset. Kyle also leads the interconnection strategy across AC Power's portfolio by managing interconnect applications and the supplemental utility studies. From initial screening to impact studies, he works closely with the electric utilities to minimize cost and maximize system capacity. He will likely be involved in managing the interconnection process with PSE&G LI for this project. Please refer to the appendix for attached resumes. 6 1 P a g e REFERENCES An overview of our relevant solar project experience is given in the table on the following page. Audrey Winzinger, Alan Lake, and Mayor Michael Francis, whose contact information is included in the table,have been our most actively engaged site owners and would be happy to discuss the breadth and quality of service we have provided at our sites, and we encourage you to reach out to any of the contacts listed to confirm our qualifications and past experience. 7 1 P a g e w GE=_ �� - - • Robert T Winzinger, Inc Owens Corning Owens Corning Robert T Winzinger, Inc Borough of Hopatcong • • Solar(net metering) Solar(Community Solar) Solar(Community Solar) Solar(Community Solar) Solar(grid connected) This 5 MW-dc project is situated on a landfill that has After extensive evaluation with Owens Corning Similar to the Aero Haven project,Owens Located in a NJ Opportunity Zone,this project is AC Power,in partnership with Citrine Power, not been operational since the 1980's but was not and their long time O+M partner,Paragon Corning has executed a long-term lease currently under development and will initially developed a project with the Borough of properly closed with the NJ Department of Resource Management,AC Power and Paragon agreement with AC Power and Paragon to install a 2.5 MW-dc solar facility on a properly Hopatcong to install a solar project on their Environment. In order to construct a solar project on entered into a long-term lease agreement in develop a solar facility on a small closed landfill closed landfill with expansion capabilities to 5 municipal landfill. The project secured SRECs the landfill,AC Power secured a Closure Approval 2018 with Owens Corning to develop,own and in Winslow Township.It has secured an MW-dc. Due to its location in the NJ Pinelands it under subsection t,has completed that includes solar as the long-term use. The project operate a solar facility on their properly closed amended Closure Plan as well as approval from requires extensive project approvals and interconnection and secured all permits and will be built in phases,the initial 1.6 MW is landfill. The project will be built in two phases— the Pinelands Commission.It is shovel ready as environmental due diligence. This project has approvals. AC Power and Citrine sold the • • - constructed and is selling power to a refrigeration phase 1 under SREC subsection(t)and Phase 2 of March 2020 but due to high interconnect costs secured SRECs under subsection t and will be project to NJ Clean Energy ventures in • • • company adjacent to the site through a long-term in the Community Solar Program. The project is will be submitted to Community Solar Year 2 submitted to the second year of the NJ December 2019. It will be operational by 03 power purchase agreement. The initial phase began currently completing permitting and zoning program. . Community Solar program.It is expected to start 2020. operation in July 2019. A Community Solar including approval from the Pinelands construction in 2020. application was awarded for Year 1 of the Program Commission.Phase 1 is 3.39 MW-dc and is for an additional 3.15 MW-dc expected to start construction in Q2 2020.Phase 2—2.57 MW-dc- will be submitted to Community Solar Year 2 program in Q2 2020. 2019 �. - • 2019 2020 2021 2020 ➢Environmental due diligence and site work to ➢6.5 MW-dc project on properly closed ➢1.6 MW-dc project on properly closed ➢ Despite being properly closed,the site AC Power and Citrine were awarded the secure landfill closure plan to situate solar on landfill landfill requires some due diligence and site work to project from RFP in May 2018. and adjacent to the landfill. ➢Pre Prepared amended landfill closure Ian for Prepared amended landfill closure Ian for qualify for solar development. 1 p p P p Excellent candidate for community solar given '' Approx 1.5 MW-dc project situated on the *,Net metering interconnection to PSE&G and NJ DEP as well as wetlands,land use and NJ DEP as well as wetlands,land use and landfill. power purchase agreement with adjacent cold Threatened and Endangered Species for Threatened and Endangered Species for location in NJ Opportunity Zone. storage company. ➢Pinelands and DEP Pinelands and DEP Interconnection to ACE and wholesale PPA ➢ Interconnection to JCP&L and wholesale ➢Secured SREC's through the NJ BPU. with PJM if not selected to NJ community PPA with PJM however preparing project for ➢Sold the project to Solta e LLC in November Interconnection to ACE and wholesale PPA Interconnection to ACE and wholesale PPA P P 9 P 1 • - P 1 9 , solar program pilot NJ community solar program with PJM however preparing project for with PJM however preparing project for p y ram 2018 but AC Power retains the development p 9 pilot NJ community solar program pilot NJ community solar program ➢ Secured SREC's through the NJ BPU. ➢ Secured 15-year SREC's grandfathered rights for future phases, ➢3.15 MW-dc Community Solar project ➢Secured 15-year SREC's grandfathered ➢ Secured 15-year SREC's grandfathered under the legacy program expansion underway, under the legacy program under the legacy program Audrey Winzinger Alan Lake Alan Lake Audrey Winzinger Michael Francis CFO Environmental Manager Environmental Manager CFO Mayor Robert T Winzinger,Inc. Owens Corning Owens Corning Robert T Winzinger,Inc. Borough of Hopatcong 609-267-8600 419-248-8152 419-248-8152 609-267-8600 973-770-1200 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Since its founding in 2016, AC Power has guided two New Jersey landfill sites totaling 10 MW-dc to successful commercial operation, and currently has a pipeline of over 200 MW of projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions in various stages of development. An estimated five additional projects are anticipated to become operational in 2020. Our leadership team has strong relationships within the industry, including ongoing negotiations for a portfolio of sites with large private owners,property management companies, Fortune 500 companies, and municipalities. Our focus on solar photovoltaics on these sites has made us a market leader in New Jersey, having developed four of the seven projects certified by the Board of Public Utilities under Subsection T of the NJ SREC program. Three additional AC Power landfill and brownfield sites were selected in the highly competitive New Jersey's Community Solar Pilot Program bid process. With experience across all aspects of project development, AC Power can turn a simple idea into a revenue-generating operation. Our team ensures that all projects in our portfolio can efficiently and successfully transition to operating power plants. AC Power has also been recognized for its exemplary work,having been named a Sustainability Partner of the Year by Owens Corning for ongoing work on two of their New Jersey landfills. In New York, our team is developing over 40 MW including a privately owned landfill, three municipally owned landfills, and a municipally owned highway garage facility. AC Power's experience identifying and developing landfill solar projects in the Northeast makes it a strong candidate to assist the Town to successfully implement this project. We bring a unique combination of development, technical, legal, and investment experience to expertly assess and mitigate risks early during the development process. Our team ensures that all projects in our portfolio can efficiently and successfully transition to operating power plants. As a small company AC Power is not subject to OSHA reporting requirements, but we are still proud of our exemplary safety record and work with partners who maintain the same standards. PROJECT FINANCING CAPABILITY WTRE Investing is AC Power's financing partner for this project. WTRE is a specialty lender formed in 2017 to provide capital and management expertise to companies experiencing high growth. With this mindset and with experience working with Project Finance, WTRE, and in particular co-founder Michael Hansen, has proven to be a strong partner for AC Power on our previous projects, and we are confident that with their involvement all financial transactions for this project will be well supported. l SECTION 3: PROPOSAL NARRATIVE COMMUNITY SOLAR PLAN With strong relations to Suffolk County,AC Power is dedicated to developing a Community Solar facility at the closed landfill site. Our team has initiated introductory discussions with local businesses such as San Simeon by the Sound and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk. If our project is selected, we will work in a good faith effort to coordinate with San Simeon by the Sound to subscribe their facility to the project, and with Habitat for Humanity to subscribe their facilities as well as Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Through the Project, all community solar subscribers will be guaranteed a minimum 10% savings from their current electricity costs. At an estimated total of 9.3 MW-dc facility, approximately 1,800 residential homes or local businesses could be provided these savings. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Based on our extensive experience developing similar projects in numerous states, AC Power anticipates the development of the site to follow the steps described below: Site assessment, audit, review of the physical location As indicated previously, AC Power has extensive experience developing solar projects on landfills in various states. In 2018 we closed a landfill in order to develop a solar project as the long-term use. We interact regularly with regulatory agencies and have developed a process for working as efficiently as possible to deliver permits and approvals in a timely manner. To augment the extensive experience possessed by our own staff,AC Power's engineering partner would review the site and all relevant documentation. AC Power has worked with several reputable engineering firms and will select the best option to prepare the stamped engineering drawings for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation ("DEC"). AC Power and our engineers will conduct a site assessment, audit, and detailed review of the physical location. We will also collect all existing information on site conditions from the Town and DEC. While AC Power is familiar with the site from reviewing all RFP documents, upon receiving the project award we would work as quickly as possible to understand the nuances of the site to better plan the intricacies of project development. AC Power will prepare a site assessment overview for submission to the Town upon completion of this step. Apply for interconnection In order to build a solar project an interconnection agreement must be executed with r.- PSEG as outlined in the RFP. AC Power will request an interconnection review from 101 Page PSEG through their Smart Grid Small Generator Interconnection Procedures, establishing the capacity available to interconnect at that location as well as the cost to do so. AC Power would submit the interconnection application to PSEG with a full set of plans provided by our engineers to evaluate the impacts interconnecting the project would have on the safety and reliability of their distribution system. If there are no substantial modifications needed to accommodate the project, PSEG will then provide an Interconnection Agreement, listing any insubstantial modifications required along with cost estimates. If substantial modifications are required, PSEG will offer to conduct a facilities study and a cost estimation of the modifications. As the interconnection studies and agreements often require the longest lead-time to arrange and complete, and are required prior to project construction,this process would be initiated early, as previously indicated. This should lead to an executable agreement that coincides with the completion of other permitting tasks, allowing us to move to the construction stage. Confirm project feasibility and required approvals with key agencies and stakeholders Immediately upon project award, the Team will meet with various agencies and stakeholders in order to confirm solar project eligibility and the permits and approvals required. The Team will coordinate with the following: • DEC to discuss status of closure plan and requirements for obtaining an Amended Closure Plan that includes a solar facility as the long-term end use of the landfill. The Team will discuss with DEC in order to confirm whether permits or approvals are required from other agencies such as wetlands, endangered species, etc. • Town of Southold Planning Board and Zoning Board to discuss plans including requirements to obtain approvals. Completion of this step will allow the Team to confirm the timeline and costs to develop the Project. Submit applications for permits, incentives, and approvals Once the previous actions mentioned are completed and the confirmatory due diligence has concluded,the Team will prepare the permit applications for submission to the appropriate agencies. This step will require that initial plans and project specifications including size and layout are finalized so that approvals can be attained from the DEC, Town and County planning boards and other applicable permitting authorities. From experience,this step takes approximately three months from submission, receipt of comments, revisions and receipt of final approvals. It is possible the timing is longer depending on the agencies' review and as such it is often outside the control of the Team. The Team will work to expedite to the extent possible. Anticipated State Local or County Permits/Approvals Anticipated state and municipal permit/approvals,which will be obtained by the Team at its own expense, are included in following list. It should be noted that during the due 111Pae diligence phase, additional permits and/or approvals may be identified. If this should occur these permits/approvals will be included in the list. NY DEC Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Major Modification to the Program Approved Closure and Post Closure Plan which will include the PV Solar Facility - Land Use Regulation Freshwater Wetlands, Freshwater Wetlands Transition Areas, Delineation and Permits Flood Hazard Area Division of Fish and Wildlife Rare and Endangered Species Mitigation(if necessary following inventory review Municipal Permits and Approvals Town of Southold Planning Board Preliminary Major Site Plan Approval Final Major Site Plan Approval Special Use Permit Town of Southold Zoning Board Local Fire Departments Review and approval of access within the site. Town of Southold Building Department Construction Permits. The local building department issues the various construction permits, performs inspections and issues the Certificate of Occupancy. Certificate of Occupancy Final design and construction Immediately upon approval of the final design and documents, the final financing will be put in place and the EPC Partner will be released to complete any detailed design work and procure equipment. Long lead time equipment will need to be ordered as soon as possible after final approval. After equipment orders are placed, detailed equipment schematics will be received from the various vendors and our engineer can begin development of the final project designs. The final design will include selection of equipment, layout, electrical system design, structural design, site security design, utility services engineering, data monitoring and control systems, and draft Operation& Maintenance (O&M)plans. Final design plans will be reviewed with the Town to obtain their approval. Traditionally,when a project is contracted,the contracted EPC manages the design and engineering, construction permitting, procurement and delivery of all system 121Page components. The EPC will use an in-house construction team to complete the installation, interconnection and commissioning, while additionally providing Operations & Maintenance service for the life cycle of the solar system. From concept to completion, the EPC ensures responsiveness and single mindedness of purpose until the project is successfully completed. This model has proven to be successful for AC Power's previous projects, and it is our intention to follow it with this project as well. As such we will ensure that the EPC can provide all these services in an efficient and timely manner. AC Power has strong connections to several reliable EPC's in the region;and will select the final EPC partner for the Project through a competitive bid process. It is anticipated that final engineering,procurement and construction will take up to nine months. The Team will work with the Town to ensure that on-site activities meet the safety and operational requirements of the Town. Start-up & testing The Team anticipates a one-month start-up and testing period upon completion of construction. During this time, the solar facility will undergo a shakedown period to identify and correct any operating issues and to complete minor"punch list" items. The Team will work with the Town to incorporate any final requests related to completion of the solar facility. Timeline r— Based on our experience, the following timeline provides an estimate for the pace of the development process.The timeline is highly dependent on the details of the interconnection - process as determined by PSEG and is subject to change. AC Power will work diligently to accomplish all milestones in an effective and efficient manner. Task Month Execution Date 0 Site Assessment begins 1 Permitting begins 1 Contract engineer and CS partners 1 Interconnection Application Submittal 1 DEC Meeting 1 Site Assessment Overview 2 Complete site schematic design 2 Interconnection Study Report 6 Permitting and zoning complete 8 Final design plans complete 9 Equipment ordered 10 Construction begins 11 Substantial completion 17 Electrical generation begins 18 C 131Page FINANCING PLAN Structure and Financing AC Power will develop, finance, and operate the Project under a newly formed project entity—AC Power 22, LLC1 (the "Project Company"). The development includes the permitting, zoning, interconnection, development of the facility, securing approval for incentive programs, site due diligence, as well as ensuring the work of our EPC Partner and any additionally contracted party is conducted to meet our high standards for quality and service. 7-7777P A Poeve . AC`Power 2� LLC(Develop 8c Own) 5 Design& Engineer Partner Community Solar Partner Incentives New York VDER Program The State of New York has developed a program to transition the compensation of distributed energy sources. The Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER), also called the Value Stack, incentivizes development of distributed energy resources such as community solar projects, remote net metering projects, and large behind-the-meter projects servicing a customer load. Various incentives factor into the Value Stack, providing higher compensation to projects that service areas of high congestion or peak demand windows. The Value Stack has a total of seven potential incentives a project can obtain. The following incentives are applicable to both project sites: • The Energy (LBMP) credit is based on day-ahead hourly wholesale energy rate provided by NY-ISO. • The Capacity (ICAP) is based on how well a project reduces statewide peak energy consumption. This incentive has 3 options a project can choose from, allowing for maximized compensation based on times of energy provided to the grid. Alternative 1 is paid on each kWh provided to the grid throughout the year. Alternative 2 is paid on kWh provided during a peak window. Alternative 3 is paid on kWh provided during a single peak hour of the year. • The Environmental Credit(E)provides a fixed rate locked in for 25 years dependent upon the environmental benefits a project provides. Projects can opt for a non-monetized REC instead of this credit. 1 Naming convention may be subject to change 141Page • The Demand Reduction Value (DRV)provides a current locked in rate for the first 10 years. The DRV is determined by kWh produced during determined peak windows of energy demand. This credit is based on the facility's impact on reducing peak demand within the distributed grid. The DRV may provide a rate for years 11-20, and again for years 21-25 of production, but is not locked in at time of application. • The CDG adder is an incentive provided to community solar projects, allowing an extra provided rate locked in for 25 years. The CDG adder for the territory is currently filled, however it is anticipated additional funds may be approved in coming months and therefore will be applicable to the Project. The sum of the applicable incentives for each project will determine the overall compensation. This compensation is then applied to each kWh provided to the grid after offsetting any onsite load. The Value Stack is intended to provide decreasing incentives as market demands become more favorable for distributed energy resources. Therefore, as more projects are developed in each utility region, the compensation rates for new projects will decrease. AC Power is committed to working diligently with our partners to evaluate each project and maneuver the permitting and application process efficiently in order to lock in optimal rates. LIPA Solar Communities Program The LIPA auction-based feed-in-tariff, also known as the Solar Communities Program, is estimated to launch on June 1 for CDG projects within LIPA territory. The initial capacity of the program is expected to be 25 MW with an option for an additional 15 MW. AC Power aims to submit the Project to the auction upon selection. If selected for this auction, the project will forego the New York VDER compensation as this program is effectively a 20-year power-purchase agreement with LIPA with higher guaranteed revenue for the project. OPERATION&MAINTENANCE PLAN Upon completion of the start-up period the Project will move into ongoing operations and maintenance. The Project will be operated by the selected EPC or contracted to a local operator. The ongoing maintenance of a solar facility is minimal and would not require a full-time operator. It is essential however that the O&M program meet the requirements of the Amended Closure Plan. The contractor would be responsible for all closure plan related O&M that is inside the rented premises of the lease. On-site personnel,the fire department, and police departments will be trained in case an emergency response is required. Operations and Maintenance site visits are typically conducted four times a year. During these visits, technicians inspect all electrical connections,review production data, assess the site for any hazards or potential problem areas, and clean solar modules if necessary. If there is an equipment failure, we are notified by our monitoring system and our 151 Page --------------- proximity to the facility allows us to provide on-site response within 24 hours. The Town will be permitted access to the facility in order to continue any monitoring required. DECOMMISSIONING PLAN AC Power agrees through the signing of a lease agreement with the Town of Southold to restore the property to its condition as it existed before the Project was installed,pursuant to measures which may include the following: • Removal of all operator-owned equipment, concrete, conduits, structures, and fencing • Removal of any solid and hazardous wastes caused by the Facility in accordance with local, state, and federal waste disposal regulations. • Removal of all graveled areas and access roads installed for use of the solar facility unless the landowner requests in writing for it to remain LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PLAN AC Power is committed to partnering with local businesses to the extent possible for the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project. AC Power and our partners are based in New York and dedicated to reaching the Governor's goals of renewable energy. In addition to our partners, AC Power will make a good faith effort to hire local business enterprises for required landscaping and maintenance of the site. The construction contractor will be encouraged to use local electricians and crews to the extent possible. 161Page SECTION 4: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL To provide the Town further insight, AC Power has drafted the following preliminary site plans for the Project. AC Power proposes an approximate 9.3 MW-dc facility at the landfill site. It is important to note the following features and site layouts were determined using solar design software and not prepared by professional engineers at this time. The final design is reliant on several factors such as interconnection feasibility, topographic data, and regulatory restrictions and is subject to change from this design. If the Town selects AC Power, we will contract our partner engineering firm to perform a detailed walk through of the site and review all available topographical and other documents relating to the site's condition prior to submitting full stamped engineering plans for review. The approximate proposed features of the sites are as follows: • 9.3 MW-dc facility, spanning 512,000 sq. ft. (12 acres) • 25,000 Boviet 385W or similar Tier 1 solar photovoltaic modules • Ballasted racks accommodating 2 panels in portrait orientation, with a 20-degree tilt and an azimuth of 180 degrees. Our engineering partner will select the optimal racking brand, in compliance with all codes and regulations • Sunny Tripower 24000TL or similar inverters • 13 feet spacing between rows to allow for ease of access for maintenance and DEC required post-closure activities. • Avoidance of slopes steeper than a 15%incline to reduce engineering risks and spikes in cost 171 Page RE POW ER RESPONSE TO TOWN OF SOUTHOLD RFP FOR LEASE OF CUTCHOGUE LANDFILL FOR DEVELOPMENT tx AC POWER, LLC 465 Grand Street Suite 5 New York,NY 10002 1Page SECTION 5: PRICE PROPOSAL AC Power proposes $15,000/MW-dc per annum of installed capacity, for a lease term of 25 years with two 5-year extension terms,with an annual escalator of 1.5%. AC Power aims to maximize the capacity of the solar facility and therefore the income provided to the Town. The following table shows examples of payments based on the proposed capacity of each section of the facility and the total capacity of the Project. Facility Installed Annual Total Payment Total Payment with Total Payment Area Capacity Payment to to Landlord Extension 1, with Extension 2 (MW) Landlord including annual including annual including 1.5% (excluding 1.5%escalator 1.5%escalator annual escalator escalator) (25 years) (total 30 years) (total 35 years), Area 1 4.6 $69,000 $2,074,348.63 $2,590,169.01 $3,145,854.06 Areal 4.7 $70,500 $2,119,443.16 $2,646,477.04 $3,214,242.20 Total 9.3 $139,500 $4,193,791..79 $5,234,646.05 $6,360,096.26 t 181Page APPENDIX SUMMARY OF LEASE TERMS While the terms presented in the Lease Agreement are acceptable, as the lease shall be deemed to be mutually drafted, AC Power requests the opportunity to negotiate the following terms: 1. AC Power reserves a right to terminate the lease prior to the start of construction due to material issues discovered during due diligence that affect the economic and technical viability of the project; and 2. The timing of the posting of the decommissioning security, which is currently not specified AC Power will be responsible to provide a performance bond equal to three years' lease payment to the Town upon award by PSEG under Feed-in Tariff program. The lease terms below are meant to summarize the lease requirements given in the RFP, taking into consideration the terms referenced above. We believe the lease rate offered to be highly competitive and indicative of our commitment to partnership and potential incentives. SURFACE LEASE PROPOSAL TERMS & SUMMARY Landlord Town of Southold,NY Tenant AC Power, LLC or a wholly owned project affiliate Real Property 6155 Cox Lane Southold,NY Proposed Solar System AC Power proposes to build a ballasted solar PV system up to 9.3 MW- dc (the "System") on a portion of the Real Property described above. Proposed Proposed Leased Premises will be approximately 15 acres of the Real Leased Property described above,which will be described in greater detail in the Premises Lease Agreement. C Power The Tenant will conduct the following activities in the course of Development satisfying the requirements of the Lease Agreement. Tasks 1) Select a Partner EPC through a competitive process. 2) All due diligence and applications required for submission to relevant incentive programs 3) Preliminary legal real estate review(title, encumbrances, liens, zoning, taxes etc.) 4) Electrical Feasibility: a. Preliminary pre-application to PSEG to understand line feasibility and available capacity. b. Preliminary electrical engineering and interconnection application to PSEG for the systems. 5) Civil Feasibility: a. Site walk with civil engineer to have a preliminary site 191 Page layout taking site constraints into account. b. Boundary line, wetlands delineation(if necessary), and topographic survey. c. Existing conditions plan. d. Geotechnical review/analysis as may be required by DEC. e. Production and shading analysis. f. Site development plan, including materials, layout, grading, soil erosion and sediment control. g. Site Plan/Amended Landfill Closure Plan application package. 6) Commence conversation with the Town and DEC regarding all required permits. 7) Cost analysis with equipment providers and construction company. 8) Work with EPC to design, construct, and operate a solar photovoltaic energy system that meets with all the Town's requirements. Lease Term 25 years with up to two 5-year extension options Lease Payment $15,000/MW of the facility with 1.5% escalator per annum which is estimated to be 9.3 MW-dc system. Payments to be made on a monthly basis. Final Lease Terms to be determined by solar surface ease agreement. General Lease 1)Tenant reserves a right to terminate the lease prior to the start of Terms construction due to material issues discovered during due diligence that affect the economic and technical viability of the project. 2)Tenant will remove equipment and return the premises to its original condition within three months after the end of the Lease Term. 3)If feasible and necessary, Tenant will be responsible for maintaining a 6-foot chain link fence around each System. 4)Tenant will be responsible for paying taxes on the equipment and the Systems. 5)Landlord responsible for all property taxes and Tenant will pay property tax increases attributed to the System. 6)Landlord will ensure no new structures are installed that will cause shading to the Tenant's Systems. 7)Landlord will provide access to the Proposed Leased Premises as required by Tenant during the Option and Lease Terms. 20Page ✓ TEAM RESUMES I 211Page ANNIKA LUNGREN C ® LST ® N EXPERIENCE KEY` Founder&President I AC Power, LLC 12016-Present f <<A.0 C Q M P:L l S.H„Ni,E.N'T S • I •Founded AC Power to increase the use of alternative energy through I ••T.Wenty.years experience in the development of technically viable and economically attractive : a 'international and domestic renewable” d" projects on low value land. energy" and climate 1 -AC Power's services start from site origination and include all tasks ` �. change.,mitigation projects With proven required to get a project to the point in which it has all approvals to record:ofbringing projects online':on start construction and qualify for financing. time:and.on budget. it •Ms.Colston oversees origination team,all aspects of project I' development and liaises with financial and investment partners. esenior manager of five start=up •AC Power currently has a portfolio of over 30 MW of solar on landfills I,i ;companies that sourcedprivate and y and other sites in New York,New Jersey and throughout the mid- # < public capital to drive investment in Atlantic. i environment Illy and socially benefi.Gial"u Vice Presidentl PVNavigator, LLC I June 2015-November 2016 €; .:projects including most recentiy., •MemberofExecutive Management Team guiding development of ; *Capable of ectsthrou h•the r p, gp ro'1 g PVN's business strategy,budget,major procurements and projects, ;I entire.development process including 1 growth structure and organization decisions. origination,contract negotiations,due -Identified target projects in the Eastern US and Caribbean and serve as primary point of contact.Solar project deal-making and l diiigenee;=financing and investor i - management duties such as deal structuring and strategy "I I �'.approvals,,permitting,structuring off, 1 EI development,contract negotiations,deal processing and conflict € take agreements,•equipment ry resolution { procurement,co nst`ruction.contracting; { -Developed and managed all aspects of solar project development to q and operations.,-y construction ready' •Dana ement ofY complex multi-Presidentl C2i Methane Partners I April 2011-October 2014 � stakeholder init ativespdeveloping -Built and maintained a portfolio of greenfield landfill gas to energy ; , strategic visiorrand implementing it in; ANNIKA LUNGREN COLSTON EXPERIENCE CONTINUED President) Blue Source,LLC I March 2007—March 2011 -Lead the methane abatement program which entailed sourcing and contracting eligible projects,coordinating carbon E credit development,investment analysis,policy implications,technical due diligence and project development,and managing partners and clients.Originated over 7 million tons of emission reductions in 2009 and marketed to pre- compliance buyers.Clients included municipalities,large mining companies and large private waste companies. •Marketed Blue Source's portfolio of carbon offsets to pre-compliance and voluntary buyers as key liaison with Goldman I Sachs. -As Board member of the Coalition for Emission Reduction Projects(CERP),educated policymakers and lobbying group on the benefits of a robust,efficient carbon offset program within federal climate legislation. Associate Directory EcoSecurities I June 2002—December 2006 -Served as US Director,the second highest-ranking staff member in the US,of environmental services company that floated on London's Alternative Investment Market in December 2005 and grew from 27 to 180 employees in less than one year. Managed US due diligence for initial public offering.Developed new business opportunities in nascent markets. s# t •Managed team of 14 in US office as well as offices in Mexico,Peru and Chile. •Managed client relationships including Cargill Inc,Government of Austria,Japan Carbon Finance,Central American Bank i for Economic Integration,and United Nations Development Program. •Originated more than 35 CDM projects in nine developing countries(of 430 in December 2006),including first project to ;i receive certified emission reductions and first unilateral CDM project. t�1 Program Manager-Africa I E+Co 11999-2002 Research Associate I Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1997-1999 ii Consultant) Peregrine EnergyGroup Inc. 11996-1997 HENRY ANRE ® ER EXPERIENCE Vice President I AC Power, LLC I December 2019—Present A,C C O M P1[S H M.,E N-f S r • Directs financial modeling and regulatory incentive eSolae development`professionai adep monitoring for all projects in.pro forma financial modeling,early f} •Secures contracted offtake,development capital,and asset p stage'development;an purchases for distributed generation solar projects in ISO-NE, project management,of development NYISO,and PJM territories. ` " � assets.:; . • , • Manages project origination and development in the Mid- nificant experience securing'utility � Sig p g . •. , I Atlantic region scale and distributed gerieratiori poviier,. purchase.agreements. Assistant Vice President I Free Point Commodities,LLC 12019 eProficient in.utiliming policy insights,to Assistant Vice President/Free Point Commodities,LLC/2016-2019 make actionable solar business; Portfolio Investments Associate(2017-2019) : decisions. Graduate Intern(2016) l •Bachelor of,Arts'in World.Politics at.. . a • Led project development and marketing of a 400 MW+solar Hamilton College,Magna.Cum Laude photovoltaic(PV)portfolio with projects located in PJM, NYISO, .,*Master of Arts in international. y and ISO-NE systems for solar development subsidiary. Economic and'International°Affairs with ,. •Secured contract revenue by responding to power purchase a concentration in Energy,Resources, RFPs and auctions.Projects include: ° and Economiq fromJhe Paul H.' • Developed, permitted,and sold a 27 MW portfolio of five School of Advanced International,Studies distributed generation projects to Standard Solar(publicl .at Johns Hopkins University,> information). •Secured a long-term PPA contract with a creditworthy r!; municipal off-taker for alarge-scale PJM project as a key author E of an RFP response and supporting pro forma model(public announcement pending). •Track project management of site selection, permitting,and pre-construction engineering in coordination with ISOs, utilities, " and third-party consultants. • Led reconciliation and improved internal financial reporting to ( ` "•, <aw. ' "`" -`' . firm management,Accounting,and Risk teams.Acted as point person for all reporting communications. Contact: o` • Performed finance modeling and syndication for biofuels, henry@acpowerllc.com refined products,and oil projects. • Researched business development opportunities on emerging (631) 707-4826. energy trends for management. 465 Grand Street Suite 5 New } York, New York 10002 } www.acpowerllc.com .•., � POWE12 HENRY ANREDER EXPERIENCE CONTINUED ° l Graduate Intern I Teneo Holdings 12016-2017 • Developed industry-specific strategy research,policy briefs,and presentations for clients, „ including Fortune 500 executives,politicians,private equity firms,and major corporations. ` Client Development Specialist I Dickstein Shapiro LLP(dba Blank Rome LLP since 2016) 12012-2015 • Researched new business opportunities for the firm's management and lead attorneys. • Engaged with firm partners and senior political advisors,including former politicians,to secure N new clients through proposals, pitch meetings, bylines,and industry conferences. a t ryM i ANDREA ® EBERNARIS I EXPERIENCE 31 KEY, (. ;; Northeast Regional Director � AC Power,LLC � April 2019— •; A C.Cp;4:Nt P I'S H M E N T S' . Present *Th � . . Three years exper enceiwproject �I *Assist in the development and implementation of business L„ de%eloprnent,.:permitting;and �... e development and origination activities to identify,qualify,and secure 9 ? �' 'environmental:compliance With:proven potential solar project opportunities in key markets )a record,of b.ringingprojects online on. ? -Perform due diligence of potential solar projects including site visits, J, ,time and:on budget.: ' site analysis,and interconnection screening s E "• *Assist in all aspects of solar project development including securing i •Focused:orr taking 0`ro1ects through`the financial incentives such as SRECs,overseeing the permitting and , entire deVe'Ic ment process includin i; g zoning tasks,managing the interconnection process,identifying and origination,contract negotiations;due i securing electricity off-take,and overseeing design of the solar project J 'diligence;.permitting,structur'ing.lease t -Contribute to the successful identification,preparation,and issuance a and offtake agreements,public a-'r.,,_ i i of persuasive proposals and presentations ' outreach,,eonstruction:contractirng,and'"a •Review and maintain status of state regulatory re that will a. g Y imes g ru operations. impact project assumptions ij it l`° oBachelor`of`Science,degroe in ! *Develop and manage relationships with key partnerships including site sj' s;l',�,Environmental:Science from the. owners,consultants,and sub-consultants ;I; ..,, I .,,. University of Connecticut i Site&Construction Services i Burns&McDonnell August 2017-April 2019 il,+ epursuing Master of.Professional Studies Degree in Solar Energy..at the. t •Siting and Construction Services Contractor for Eversource Energy's + �i i •Pennsylvania State University..Studying 62MW Massachusetts Solar Program ? "';current best management practices•of •Track construction permit requirements,SWPPP reports, 1 r, solar deveI' nt,vresent ihd'-'�" construction schedules,and community outreach for 19 solar facilities. g' 'projected solar markets and finanemg, Pi Work with Project Managers and subcontractors to address outlying I ' action items. and'integration'of renewableaenergy.to the,electric grid: •Perform site inspections for stormwater and erosion control '1 requirements and general maintenance.Document findings and +Managernenfof.client and public :. recommend maintenance or improvements as needed `: relati6ns,1 efficiently integrate projects 1 t •Administrative tasks including preparing and submitting reports to ri into the'community., state and federal regulatory agencies such as ISO-NE,MA DOER,and l U.S Department of Energy,final interconnection portfolios,and meeting agendas&minutes S ' •Organize landscaping requirements for all sites and assist with � Contact: development of Request for Proposals for subcontractors.Oversee :. selected landscapers for quality control,safety,maintenance,and andrea@acpowerllc.com CI i abutter interactions. ' I 203 767-3265 ? •Act as a liaison for town officials and affected public of the Project by addressing inquiries and concerns within a 24-hour period.Work with g 465 Grand Street Suite 5 New Project Managers and subcontractors to effectively address areas of ;y l' concern.Attend town meetings and maintain updated documentation York, New York 10002 ? of all interactions related to the Project. l •Develop outreach material including media events,media releases, i www.acpowerllc.com r informational posters,and door hanger notifications. RC,' POWER € , �:F.^S:.¢CR'.::'>tT:a::.::,_. ...... ::c�.;:^.'+tr..•cw;.:�v,^.���.:.c,r...._s:: •.s.'s;.�t..a:- t..:-•:r,,u.x:.a:ar.."F is., v4«,.^,:.,,... _ .tn,�.....,. __.-..._.s 3:.. ... .,._ .^=.^^S.'.a.6,r.^ „ ANDREA ® EBERNAR ® IS EXPER I ENC E C ONTI NUED rc Construction Crew Leaders Habitat for Humanity-of Suffolk County Americorps I September 2016—August 2017 w -Led groups of up to 20 volunteers and family partners in performing hands-on construction for gut rehab and new single- P' family home construction projects in Suffolk County,NY. i i *Achieved Energy Star with Indoor Air Plus ratings,Version 3 Energy Star,and LEED certifications for each home I it *Maintained site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines,site monitoring,and providing on-site si ? orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family partners I' ®Attended professional training programs such as American Red Cross CPR and First Aid,AmeriCorps National Service Leadership Conference,Build-A-Thon,and Lockton Safety Courses KYLE MILLER EXPERIENCE i KEY Mid-Atlantic Regional Director I AC Power, LLC I January 2020— A-C C=O P4L' I S H M E N T°Sf - Present •TW'o,years e' xperience in,project • Leads the interconnection strategy across AC Power's portfolio by •development;DG.interconnection,.and. ( managing interconnect applications and the supplemental utility I solar incentive tracking` studies ' •Originates optimal brownfield properties to participate in emerging w community solar programs and future solar legislation. •Led and prepared RFP submission for I • Perform due diligence of potential solar projects including site visits, over 30 projects;(26 MW)located in VA = g #±" ` site analysis,and interconnection screening EDominionservice territo r1l - a •Assist in all aspects of solar project development including securing ` financial incentives such as SRECs,overseeing the permitting and � ' '' •Achieved:comnierciahoperationfrom;;:' zoning tasks,managing the interconnection process,identifying and 9 ` the utility'for several rooftop and"canop'y securing electricity off-take,and overseeing design of the solar project • I Review and maintain status of state regulatory regimes that will projects in'the Northeast impact project assumptions •Develop and manage relationships with key partnerships including *Led interconnection application`s and site owners,consultants,and sub-consultants received executed interconnection i agreements Project Development Senior Analyst I Safari Energy I June 2018 for 10 commercial=scale. —December 2019 projects in Massachusetts • Oversaw the development of 20 commercial-scale rooftop solar systems from contracting through commercial operation :;•Effectively managed'solar or •Coordinated the interconnection strategies for 30 commercial solar communications With some of the systems located throughout the Northeast,Illinois,and Colorado by largest REITs in thecountry managing applications and the supplemental utility studies ! ;,;, •Synthesized monthly asset management reports on Excel for 40 MW of solar systems i •Bachelor of.Science degree in ` I Economics•and:Environmental Studies y;i •Evaluated commercial real estate portfolios for solar feasibility by ,' ` l analyzing utility bills and researching net metering and incentive from.Northeastern University t availability „ Solar Power Associate I Brightfields I January—December 2017 ate= -- .- -= ==--:.•_ - If •Researched state solar markets and corresponding renewable t energy policies to determine the feasibility of<5 MW Solar Projects Contact: !� •Analyzed municipal and brownfield properties for potential solar development kyle@acpowerllc.com } •Prepared slide decks for critical stakeholders and keynote . presentations y (646) 370-4588 ' •Assisted in bid evaluation of EPC contractors by creating comparison E ( spreadsheets 465 Grand Street Suite 5 New 1 York , , New York 10002 •Developed project management dashboards for long-term solar }I programs { •Managed communication with 50 solar program participants via www.aCpOWerIIC.COm Trello in order to create a system for maintaining active conversations � and archiving inactive ones I CONTRACTOR BID FORM -------- _. 29Page SECTION C TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Request for Proposals for the Leasing of the Cutchogue Landfill Property for the Development,Construction,Operation and Maintenance of Renewable Energy System, Including Battery Energy Storage and/or Solar Photovoltaic Systems CONTRACTOR BID FORM 1.0 GENERAL BID STATEMENT TO: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD STATE OF NEW YORK 53095 MAIN ROAD SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK 11971 Gentlemen: The undersigned Bidder has carefully examined the forms and content of the Bid Solicitation, including notice to bidders, bid bond, sample operating agreement,performance bond, certificates of insurance, general conditions,bid specifications, and addenda,has familiarized itself with the sites of work, and hereby proposes to furnish all necessary services,permits, labor, material's, equipment,vehicles, and tools required to perform and complete the work in strict accordance with all of the bid documents written by or on behalf of the Town of Southold for this project. The undersigned Bidder agrees to abide by all conditions stated, intended,implied both particularly and generally by the terms of this Bid Solicitation,the Agreement to be provided by the Town, and the unit price Bid herein stated. 1. The Undersigned Bidder also agrees as follows: FIRST: If this bid is accepted,to execute the Agreement and furnish to the Town a satisfactory performance bond, and notification of insurance within ten(10) calendar days. SECOND: To begin the process of approvals for the contemplated project proposed on the commencement date of any Agreement awarded hereunder. THIRD: To pay the Town any and all damages it may incur as a result of the Contractor's failure to perform all acts necessary to the execution of the Agreement as provided in the Bid Solicitation. FOURTH: During the performance of this Agreement,the Contractor hereby 23 agrees as follows: a. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age,race,creed, color, sex, sexual orientation,marital status, national origin,or physical disability. b. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Sections 290 through 301 of the Executive Law, shall fiunish all information and reports deemed necessary by the State Commission for Human Rights under these nondiscrimination clauses and such sections of the Executive Law,and shall permit access to his books,records, and accounts by the State Commission for Human Rights,the Attorney General,and the Industrial Commissioner for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with these on discrimination clauses and such sections of the Executive Law and Civil Rights Law, c. This Agreement may be forthwith cancelled,terminated, or suspended,in whole or in part, by the Town upon the basis of a finding made by the State Commission for Human Rights that the Contractor has not complied with these nondiscrimination clauses. d. No laborer, workman or mechanic in the employ of the Contractor or subcontractor shall be permitted or required to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day, or more than five days in any one week except as otherwise provided in Labor Code Section 220. e. The Contractor shall include the provisions of clauses(a)through(e)in every subcontract or purchase order in such a manner that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor as to operations to be performed within the State of New York. FIFTH:By submission of this bid,the Bidder and each person signing on behalf of any Bidder certifies,and in case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, under penalty of perjury that to the best of his knowledge and belief- a. eliefa. The prices in this bid have been arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication,or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition. b. Unless otherwise required by law,the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder and will not knowingly be disclosed by the Bidder prior to opening. c. No attempt has been made nor will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person, partnership,or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. 24 2. The undersigned also declares that it has or they have carefully examined the Bid Solicitation requirements and sample operating agreement and that it has or they have personally inspected the actual location of work,together with the local sources of supply,has or have satisfied itself or themselves as to all the quantities and conditions, and waives all rights to claim any misunderstanding, omissions or errors regarding the same which such inspection and observation would have disclosed. 3. The Bidder has completed the Contract Bid Form in accordance with these bid requirements. The undersigned hereby submits the following prices bid for the leasing of the Cutchogue Landfill Property for the development,construction,operation and maintenance of Renewable Energy Systems,including but not limited to battery energy storage and/or solar photovoltaic systems. SIGNATURE BLOCK The undersigned hereby submits the foregoing to furnish the services as described in this solicitation: Bidder:_ kL Q0 Vyer L (—A NL Firm-Corporation Address By: `C• , Signatur -Aut -zed Representative Date Print: 25 LETTERS OF SUPPORT 331 Page 0 -�WHabitat I] Suffolk . April 6, 2020 Town Board of Southold: As CEO of Habitat for Humanity Suffolk,I am writing to express our support for AC Power's proposed plan to develop two approximately 5 MW community solar facilities on the closed Cutchogue Landfill in Southold. Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is an independently operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Following discussion with AC Power,we believe their team is extensively qualified to redevelop the site for a solar facility and are devoted to giving back to our community by providing renewable energy at discounted rates to our homeowners, staff, and neighbors. We recognize that not only will this project support New York's electric grid with renewable energy, but also provide an opportunity for our residents and local businesses to secure this energy at discounted rates through a community solar subscription. Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk would be proud to be among the leaders in New York pushing towards the State's 70% renewable energy by 2030 goal by supporting this project. AC Power's goal to provide renewable, affordable energy to Suffolk County aligns with our goals to ensure every family has a simple, decent, and affordable place to live and call home. We look forward to your selection of the award and the opportunity for our homeowners to pursue a community solar subscription through AC Power. Sincerely, Lee Silberman Chief Executive Officer&Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, Inc. p: (631)422-4828 x101 m: (516) 848-9599 d: (631) 504-4258 a: 643 Middle Country Road I Middle Island, NY 11953 w:www.habitatsuffolk.ora e: lee@habitatsuffolk.org _ ReStrre MAIN OFFICE SUFFOLK RESTORE (631)422-4828 (631)521-7789 `,i t.r`` _''_'' info@habitatsuffolk.org restore@habitatsuffolk.org habitatsuffolk.org suffolkrestore.com aneolt 8Y THr 'STEVEN C.SMYTH,HSE,CNHA,FACHCA,FACHE CEN`I0,FOR'NURS1NG Executive Vice President and-Administrator AND REHABIUTATIQtJ April, 3, 2020 To Whom It May Concern, As Executive Vice President and Administrator of San Simeon by the Sound, I am writing to express our support for AC Power's proposed plan to develop,two approximately 5 MW community solar facilities on the closed Cutchogue Landfill in Southold. San Simeon by the Sound'is a not-for-profit center for nursing, rehabilitation, and adult day health care located in Greenport, NY. Following discussions with AC Power, we believe their team is extensively qualified to redevelop the site for a solar facility and are devoted to giving back to our community by providing renewable energy at discounted rates to our residents,staff, and neighbors. We recognize that not only will this project,support New York's•electric grid with renewable energy, but also provide an opportunity for our residents and local businesses to secure this energy at discounted rates through a community solar subscription. San Simeon by the Sound would be proud to be among the leaders in New York pushing towards the State's 70% renewable energy by 2030 goal by supporting this project. We look forward to your selection of the award and the opportunity to pursue a community solar subscription through AC Power. 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