Common use of Feasibility Studies/Stakeholder Considerations Clause in Contracts

Feasibility Studies/Stakeholder Considerations. ‌ The Authorized User is responsible for performing feasibility studies and obtaining all necessary stakeholder approvals prior to conducting the Mini-Bid RFP. Authorized Users must also adhere to all internal processes and approvals. Considerations may include, but are not limited to, those listed in the following tables. Considerations for State Agency Authorized Users: New York State Division of Budget Inform their Budget Examiner of the proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.). It is recommended that Authorized users review the costs associated with the project. Consider the present worth of the lower cost electricity over the term of the agreement. Office of General Services Design & Construction Inform Design & Construction of their proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.). Upon final OK to move forward with projects, obtain a permit from OGS Design and Construction, or other Construction- Permitting Agency. Although the contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, the final development plans must be reviewed, approved, and stamped by the Office of General Services Design and Construction, or other Construction- Permitting Agency. If Purchaser is a New York State Agency, OGS Design & Construction division, or other State construction-permitting agency as defined in 19 NYCRR 1204.3(e), shall provide all Uniform Code services which shall include (i) the issuances of all permits and certificates, (ii) inspections, and (iii) reporting.” Office of General Services Real Estate Inform, for inventory purposes and lease considerations, the OGS Real Estate Center of intent to install Solar Panel System on property owned by the state and include the address, and specific proposed location of the panels (i.e., rooftop, or ground mount). Post installation: provide a copy of the signed PPA, and approved design plans to Real Property Management to keep on record. Legal Review Authorized users should have the final PPA reviewed by agency counsel. Considerations for other Authorized Users: Budget Inform their budget office of the proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.).It is recommended that Authorized users review the costs associated with the project. Consider the present worth of the lower cost electricity over the term of the agreement. Local Zoning Enforcement Officer and Planning Board Authorized Users should review and abide by local zoning and land use laws. Although the contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, the final development plans should be reviewed by a licensed engineer or architect representing the Authorized User. Municipal Assessor Authorized users should take into consideration the current cost of the land and the future assessment value when considering a Solar project. (Note: the assessment is typically exempt from upward adjustment due to the installation of solar, however local taxing authorities can opt out of the exemption but must do so proactively). Energy Review Authorized users should review projected grid electricity cost for the proposed term of the PPA. Legal Review Authorized users should have the final PPA reviewed by their counsel. Development of the Mini-Bid‌ After Centralized Contracts are awarded, Authorized Users must create and conduct a Best Value Mini- Bid Request for Proposals (Mini-Bid RFP) among all Contractors awarded the applicable Item, Lot and Region on the Centralized Contract. A competitive Mini-Bid is required for every transaction under this Centralized Contract. It is the Authorized User’s responsibility to develop the Mini-Bid RFP, evaluate the proposals and make an award using Best Value. As part of the Best Value analysis, Authorized Users are responsible for developing proposal requirements, identifying the relative weights for the administrative, technical and cost proposals, developing evaluation criteria, developing scoring methodologies and developing evaluation tools. An Authorized User is required to make tentative award and non-award notifications to each Contractor who submitted a response to the Mini-Bid. Authorized Users may have distinct requirements or unique needs, which may be established in the Mini-Bid RFP at the Authorized User’s option. Such additional requirements that Authorized Users may consider establishing as requirements in the Mini-Bid RFP include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Feasibility Studies/Stakeholder Considerations. ‌ The Authorized User is responsible for performing feasibility studies and obtaining all necessary stakeholder approvals prior to conducting the Mini-Bid RFP. Authorized Users must also adhere to all internal processes and approvals. Considerations may include, but are not limited to, those listed in the following tables. Considerations for State Agency Authorized Users: New York State Division of Budget Inform their Budget Examiner of the proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.). It is recommended that Authorized users review the costs associated with the project. Consider the present worth of the lower cost electricity over the term of the agreement. Office of General Services Design & Construction Inform Design & Construction of their proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.). Upon final OK to move forward with projects, obtain a permit from OGS Design and Construction, or other Construction- Permitting Agency. Although the contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, the final development plans must be reviewed, approved, and stamped by the Office of General Services Design and Construction, or other Construction- Permitting Agency. If Purchaser is a New York State Agency, OGS Design & Construction division, or other State construction-permitting agency as defined in 19 NYCRR 1204.3(e), shall provide all Uniform Code services which shall include (i) the issuances of all permits and certificates, (ii) inspections, and (iii) reporting.” Office of General Services Real Estate Inform, for inventory purposes and lease considerations, the OGS Real Estate Center of intent to install Solar Panel System on property owned by the state and include the address, and specific proposed location of the panels (i.e., rooftop, or ground mount). Post installation: provide a copy of the signed PPA, and approved design plans to Real Property Management to keep on record. Legal Review Authorized users should have the final PPA reviewed by agency counsel. Considerations for other Authorized Users: Budget Inform their budget office of the proposed projects; include location and type of Solar project (roof, ground, etc.).It is recommended that Authorized users review the costs associated with the project. Consider the present worth of the lower cost electricity over the term of the agreement. Local Zoning Enforcement Officer and Planning Board Authorized Users should review and abide by local zoning and land use laws. Although the contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses, the final development plans should be reviewed by a licensed engineer or architect representing the Authorized User. Municipal Assessor Authorized users should take into consideration the current cost of the land and the future assessment value when considering a Solar project. (Note: the assessment is typically exempt from upward adjustment due to the installation of solar, however local taxing authorities can opt out of the exemption but must do so proactively). Energy Review Authorized users should review projected grid electricity cost for the proposed term of the PPA. Legal Review Authorized users should have the final PPA reviewed by their counsel. Development of the Mini-Bid‌ After Centralized Contracts are awarded, Authorized Users must create and conduct a Best Value Mini- Bid Request for Proposals (Mini-Bid RFP) among all Contractors awarded the applicable Item, Lot and Region on the Centralized Contract. A competitive Mini-Bid is required for every transaction under this Centralized Contract. It is the Authorized User’s responsibility to develop the Mini-Bid RFP, evaluate the proposals and make an award using Best Value. As part of the Best Value analysis, Authorized Users are responsible for developing proposal requirements, identifying the relative weights for the administrative, technical and cost proposals, developing evaluation criteria, developing scoring methodologies and developing evaluation tools. An Authorized User is required to make tentative award and non-award notifications to each Contractor who submitted a response to the Mini-Bid. Authorized Users may have distinct requirements or unique needs, which may be established in the Mini-Bid RFP at the Authorized User’s option. Such additional requirements that Authorized Users may consider establishing as requirements in the Mini-Bid RFP include, but are not limited to, the following:.