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Boreal Renewable Energy Development Ferriter Scobbo & Rodophele PC Outback Engineering Richard C. Gross, Inc. March 12, 2009 Notus Clean Energy LLC Wind Turbine Generator Pre-Bid Meeting
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2 Presentation Overview Project Summary/Background RFP Structure Goals / Preferences USDA / MTC Requirements Specific Item Pending issues FAA Interconnection Building permit Questions not yet covered Site Walk
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3 History - Highlights 2005: Feasibility Study 2006: MTC Design & Construction grant 2007: Local by-law changes to allow wind turbines in areas zoned light industrial USDA 9006 grant awarded 2008: All permits / approvals acquired Green Communities Act – Allows for net metering RFP issued FAA approval rescinded 2009: Interconnection application submitted Pre-Bid Meeting
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4 Site Plan
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5 Ownership Structure Notus Clean Energy, LLC will own the turbine Float Realty Trust owns the land & building The turbine will be interconnected behind-the-meter at 82/100 Technology Park Drive Currently leased to Teledyne Webb Research
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6 Goals & Preferences Largest turbine feasible Maximize output (renewable energy is good) Economies of scale Behind-the-meter Net metering now allows for near retail rates
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7 Structure of Proposal 1) EPC services 2) O&M services Strongly prefers bundled proposal, but will accept separate EPC and O&M proposals Additionally, D&B alternative using the Vestas V82 “Under the D&B Alternative, Notus would enter into a WTG purchase agreement with the MTC and immediately assign its rights and obligations under that agreement to the successful Bidder.” All the above except potential procurement of the V82 from the MTC on a turnkey basis
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8 Basis of Award Competitive negotiation “Negotiations are normally conducted with more than one of the Bidders. Discussions and bargaining are conducted with a view to reaching agreement on the technical quality, price, other terms of the proposed contract and specifications.” Criteria for award is defined in 2.2 Experience is implicit items (c) O&M contractor and (d) Project Completion Date
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9 EPC Scope of Services Highlights Procure / supply 0.9 to 1.65 MW wind turbine Take over design Electrical interconnection work with Richard Gross Acquire local building permit and roadway permits Transport, site prep, site security during construction, install, SCADA Start-up, testing & commissioning of turbine and SCADA system Acceptance Test (proposed by contractor) Optional elevator
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10 EPC Scope of Services Highlights (2) Warranty 5 years Optional additional 5 years Availability or Power Output Guarantee Liquidated damages Substantial completion by a specified date requirements
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11 D&B Alternative EPC Obligations less Turbine procurement Turbine transport to site, including permits
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12 EPC / D&B Pricing / Payment / Contract Pricing Lump sum not-to-exceed Open book basis % of profit to Bidder Not-to-exceed cap Payment Based upon achievement milestones 15% reserved until Final Acceptance USDA requires use of EJCDC contract documents USDA has provided $300,000 grant
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13 O&M Highlights 5 year warranty Option for evergreening Remote monitoring Responsible for Warranty / Power Output Establish & maintain spare parts Train Notus staff & provide documentation
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14 Pending Permits / Approvals Permits / Approvals Notus is working on: FAA NSTAR interconnection for a V82 Assume if this is approved NSTAR will approve smaller turbines Notus pays NSTAR Interconnection costs Contractor is required to acquire Building permit Roadway permit (not if V82 D&B) NSTAR Interconnection, if not a V82
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15 Proposals Due 4:00 pm March 27 th Tom Michelman c/o Boreal Renewable Energy Development 43 Margaret Street Arlington, MA 02474 tmichelman@boreal-renewable.com tmichelman@boreal-renewable.com
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16 Questions / Site Walk Questions before the site walk Site walk Opportunity for additional questions post site walk
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