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TURNKEY
ENGINEERING,
PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT
FOR
SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
BETWEEN
FLORIDA
POWER & LIGHT COMPANY,
as
FPL
AND
SUNPOWER
CORPORATION, SYSTEMS,
as
Contractor
Dated
as of July 3, 2008
TURNKEY
ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT
FOR
SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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ARTICLE
I. GENERAL MATTERS
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1
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1.1
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Defined
Terms
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1.2
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Interpretation
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1.3
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Appendices
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1.4
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Order
of Precedence
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1.5
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Language
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ARTICLE
II. RETENTION OF CONTRACTOR
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2.1
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Retention
of Contractor
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2.2
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Status
of Contractor; No Partnership
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2.3
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Subcontractors
and Vendors.
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ARTICLE
III. CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR
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3.1
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Scope
of Work; Applicable Standards.
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3.2
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Control
and Method of the Work.
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3.3
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Compliance
with Law
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3.4
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Certain
Matters Pertaining to Job Site.
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3.5
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FPL
Access to Job Site
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3.6
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Inspection
and Testing of Work in Progress.
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3.7
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No
Waiver of Responsibility
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3.8
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Defective
Work
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3.9
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Clean-Up.
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3.10
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Obtaining,
Maintaining and Identifying Permits
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3.11
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Labor.
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3.12
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Project
Management and Contractor’s Representative.
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3.13
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Temporary
Office Quarters.
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3.14
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Cooperation
with Other Contractors/Community.
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3.15
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Protection
and Safety.
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3.16
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Environmental
Matters.
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3.17
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Fire
Prevention.
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3.18
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Religious
and Archaeological Resources
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3.19
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Reports,
Plans and Manuals.
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3.20
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Drawings,
Engineering Data and Other Materials.
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3.21
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Operating
and Maintenance Manuals
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3.22
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Training
of O&M Personnel.
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3.23
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Accounting
Information; Financial Reporting Requirements
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3.24
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Contractor
Taxes.
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3.25
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Claims
and Liens for Labor and Materials
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3.26
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Spare
Parts Availability.
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3.27
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Contractor’s
Obligation to Notify
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3.28
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Construction
Utilities
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3.29
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Lines
and Grades
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3.30
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Temporary
Structures
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3.31
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Weatherproof
Coverings
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3.32
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Intellectual
Property Rights.
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3.33
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Emergencies
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3.34
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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3.35
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Wastewater,
Potable Water
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3.36
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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3.37
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Start
Up Process
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3.38
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Accommodations
Regarding Testing
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TABLE OF
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(continued)
3.39
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Access
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3.40
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Nature
of Obligations
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ARTICLE
IV. CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF FPL
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4.1
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Permits
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4.2
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Interconnection
Facilities
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4.3
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FPL
Obligations in Scope of Work
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4.4
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.5
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Access
to Property Site
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4.6
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.7
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Description
of Property Site
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4.8
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Notice
of Financial Closing
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4.9
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FPL
Taxes
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4.10
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FPL’s
Cooperation
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4.11
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FPL’s
Representative
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4.12
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.13
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Operation
and Maintenance
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ARTICLE
V. PROJECT SCHEDULE
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5.1
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Commencement
of Work
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5.2
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Notice
to Proceed
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5.3
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Project
Schedule.
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5.4
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Acceleration
of Work
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5.5
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Liquidated
Damages
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ARTICLE
VI. CHANGE ORDERS
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6.1
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Change
Order at FPL’s Request.
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6.2
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Change
Orders Requested by Contractor.
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6.3
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Changes
to Contract Price; Disputes
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6.4
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Information
Requests
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6.5
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Minor
Changes
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ARTICLE
VII. CONTRACT PRICE; PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
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7.1
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Contract
Price
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7.2
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Requests
for Payment
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7.3
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General
Provisions For Payments.
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7.4
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Intentionally
Deleted.
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7.5
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Letters
of Credit
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7.6
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Liens.
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ARTICLE
VIII. TITLE, RISK OF LOSS AND POSSESSION
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8.1
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Clear
Title
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8.2
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Risk
of Loss
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ARTICLE
IX. INSURANCE
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9.1
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Contractor
Insurance Policies
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9.2
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Form
of Contractor Insurance Policies.
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9.3
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Qualified
Insurers
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9.4
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Certificates
of Insurance
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9.5
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Inspection
of Contractor Insurance Policies
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9.6
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Subcontractors’
Insurance
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9.7
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Remedy
on Failure to Insure
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(continued)
9.8
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Management
of Insurance Policies
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9.9
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FPL
Insurance Policies
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9.10
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Form
of FPL’s Policies
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9.11
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Contractor’s
Assistance
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9.12
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Responsibility
for Safe Delivery of Materials of Contractor
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9.13
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No
Limitation on Liability
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9.14
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FPL
Controlled Insurance Program
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ARTICLE
X. SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
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10.1
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General.
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10.2
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Synchronization
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10.3
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Mechanical
Completion
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10.4
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Performance
Tests
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10.5
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Performance
Shortfalls.
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10.6
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Punch
List.
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10.7
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Provisional
Acceptance.
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10.8
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Final
Acceptance of the Plant
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10.9
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Changes
in Guaranteed Dates
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10.10
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Revenues
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ARTICLE
XI. CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
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11.1
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Completion
Guarantee.
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11.2
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Schedule
Liquidated Damages.
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11.3
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Final
Acceptance Performance Level; Guaranteed Performance
Xxxxx.
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11.4
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11.5
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Payment
of Liquidated Damages.
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11.6
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Determination
of Performance.
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11.7
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Absolute
Obligations
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11.8
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ARTICLE
XII. CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES
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12.1
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Warranties.
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12.2
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Repair
of Nonconforming Work.
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12.3
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Proprietary
Rights
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12.4
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Repairs
and Testing by FPL.
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12.5
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Vendors
and Subcontractors
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12.6
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Assignment
of Warranties
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12.7
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Survival
of Warranties
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ARTICLE
XIII. REPRESENTATIONS
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13.1
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Representations
and Warranties.
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13.2
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Survival
of Representations and Warranties
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ARTICLE
XIV. FORCE MAJEURE AND FPL CAUSED DELAY
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14.1
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Definition
of Force Majeure Event
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14.2
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Notice
of Force Majeure Event
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14.3
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Delay
from Force Majeure Event
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14.4
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Removal
of Force Majeure
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14.5
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Notice
of FPL Caused Delay
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14.6
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Delay
from FPL Caused Delay
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14.7
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Performance
Not Excused
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
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(continued)
ARTICLE
XV. TERMINATION
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15.1
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Contractor
Events of Default
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15.2
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Termination
by FPL Due to Contractor Default; Other Remedies.
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15.3
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Termination
by FPL for Convenience.
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15.4
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Suspension
by FPL for Convenience.
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15.5
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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15.6
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FPL
Events of Default
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15.7
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Termination
by Contractor Due to FPL Default.
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15.8
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Continuing
Obligations and Remedies During Event of Default
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15.9
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Obligations
Upon Termination
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15.10
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Termination
and Survival of Terms
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ARTICLE
XVI. INDEMNIFICATION
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16.1
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Contractor
Indemnification
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16.2
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FPL
Indemnification
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16.3
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Conditions
of Indemnification
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16.4
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Contributory
Negligence
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16.5
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Remedies
Not Exclusive
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16.6
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Payment
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16.7
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Survival
of Indemnification
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ARTICLE
XVII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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17.1
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Friendly
Consultation
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17.2
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Litigation.
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17.3
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Continuing
Obligations and Rights
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17.4
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Tolling
Statute of Limitations
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17.5
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Audit
Rights
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ARTICLE
XVIII. MISCELLANEOUS
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18.1
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Assignment.
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18.2
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Good
Faith Dealings; Authorship
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18.3
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Confidentiality.
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18.4
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Notice
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18.5
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Waiver
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18.6
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Severability
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18.7
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Governing
Law
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18.8
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Entire
Agreement; Amendments
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18.9
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Expenses
and Further Assurances
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18.10
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No
Third Party Beneficiary
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18.11
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Offset
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18.12
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Counterparts
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18.13
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Limitations
of Liability
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18.14
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Time
is of the Essence
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90
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18.15
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Records
Retention
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90
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18.16
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Successors
and Assigns
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90
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18.17
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Financing
Parties’ Requirements
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18.18
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Financial
Assurances
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90
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18.19
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Waiver
of Claims.
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18.20
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Acceptance
or Rejection in Bankruptcy.
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91
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18.21
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Contractor’s
License
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(continued)
Appendices
Appendix
A
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Scope
of Work
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Appendix
B
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Project
Controls Requirements
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Appendix
C
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Critical
Milestones and Milestones
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Appendix
D
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Construction
and Milestone Payment Schedule
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Appendix
E
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***
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Appendix
F
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Form
of Request for Payment
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Appendix
G
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Form
of Final Acceptance Certificate
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Appendix
H
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Form
of Contractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of Liens
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Appendix
H-1
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Form
of Subcontractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of
Liens
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Appendix
I
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***
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Appendix
J
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Option
Pricing
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Appendix
K
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Module
Warranty
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Appendix
L
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Operating
and Maintenance Manuals
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Appendix
M
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FPL
Permits
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Appendix
N
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Termination
Payment Schedule
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Appendix
O
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Project
Management Team
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Appendix
P
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Legal
Description of Property Site
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Appendix
Q
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Intentionally
Deleted
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Appendix
R
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Form
of Contractor Certificate for Final Waiver of Liens
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Appendix
R-I
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Form
of Subcontractor Certificate for Final Waiver of Liens
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Appendix
S
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Form
of Request for Change Order
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Appendix
T
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Intentionally
Deleted
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Appendix
U
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Form
of Letter of Credit
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Appendix
V
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Contractor’s
Exclusions
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Appendix
W
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Intentionally
Deleted
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Appendix
X
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Intentionally
Deleted
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Appendix
Y
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Form
of Quality Assurance Programs
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Appendix
Z
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Form
of Safety Plan
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Appendix
Z-1
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Safe
and Secure Workplace Policy
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Appendix
HH
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Acceptance
Testing
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Appendix
II
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ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT
FOR
SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
THIS TURNKEY ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT
AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(this “Agreement”), dated as of July 3, 2008, is by and between FLORIDA POWER
& LIGHT COMPANY, a Florida corporation (hereinafter called “FPL”) and
SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called
“Contractor”).
W I T N E S S E T
H:
WHEREAS, FPL wishes to
construct and operate a solar photovoltaic generation facility with a minimum
nominal capacity of 25 MW (net), and all services and utilities related thereto,
all to be built on the Property Site (as hereinafter defined) located in DeSoto
County, Florida;
WHEREAS, Contractor has
represented that it is experienced and qualified in providing technical
assistance, licensing, engineering, procurement, supply, construction
management, construction, commissioning, start-up and testing services, and that
it possesses the requisite expertise and resources to complete the Work (as
hereinafter defined);
WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed
to provide, through itself or through Subcontractors and Vendors (as such terms
are hereinafter defined), such Work on a “turn-key” basis for the Contract Price
(as hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed
to guarantee the timely and proper completion of the Work in strict accordance
with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual promises and covenants
herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, FPL and Contractor hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE
I.
GENERAL
MATTERS
1.1
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Defined
Terms
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As used
in this Agreement, including the appendices, exhibits and other attachments
hereto, each of the following terms shall have the meaning assigned to such term
as set forth below:
1.1.1
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“Affiliate”
means, in relation to any Person, any other
Person:
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(a)
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Which
directly or indirectly controls, or is controlled by, or is under common
control with, such Person; or
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(b)
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Which
directly or indirectly beneficially owns or holds fifty percent (50%) or
more of any class of voting stock or other equity interests of such
Person; or
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(c)
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Which
has fifty percent (50%) or more of any class of voting stock or other
equity interests that is directly or indirectly beneficially owned or held
by such Person, or
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(d)
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Who
either holds a general partnership interest in such Person or such Person
holds a general partnership interest in the other
Person.
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For purposes of this definition, the word “controls” means
possession, directly or indirectly of the power to direct or cause the direction
of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of
voting securities or otherwise.
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SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
1.1.2
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“After-Tax
Basis” means, with respect to any indemnity payment to be received by any
Person, the amount of such payment (the base payment) supplemented by a
further payment (the additional payment) to that Person so that the sum of
the base payment plus the additional payment shall, after deduction of the
amount of all Federal, state, and local income Taxes required to be paid
by such Person in respect of the receipt or accrual of the base payment
and the additional payment (taking into account any reduction in such
income Taxes resulting from Tax benefits realized by the recipient as a
result of the payment or the event giving rise to the payment), be equal
to the amount required to be received. Such calculations shall
be made on the basis of the highest generally applicable Federal, state,
and local income tax rates applicable to the corporation for whom the
calculation is being made for all relevant periods, and shall take into
account the deductibility of state and local income taxes for Federal
income tax purposes. The foregoing calculations shall be made by the
recipient Person’s third party tax
advisors.
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1.1.3
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“Agreement”
has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph hereof, as same may be
amended, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with the
terms hereof.
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1.1.4
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“Applicable
Laws” means any act, statute, law, regulation, permit, license, ordinance,
rule, judgment, order, decree, directive, guideline or policy (to the
extent mandatory) or any similar form of decision or determination by, or
any interpretation or administration of, any of the foregoing by any
Government Authority with jurisdiction over the Plant, the Job Site, the
performance of the Work or other services to be performed under the
Contract Documents.
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1.1.5
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“Applicable
Permits” means any and all permits, clearances, licenses, authorizations,
consents, filings, exemptions, rulings or approvals from or required by
any Government Authority that are necessary for the performance of the
Work or ownership or use of the
Work.
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1.1.6
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“Applicable
Standards” means those sound and prudent practices, acts, methods,
specifications, codes and standards of design, engineering, assembly,
erection, installation, construction, performance, safety and workmanship
prudently and generally engaged in or observed by the majority of the
professional engineering and construction contractors performing
engineering and construction services for major, grid-connected solar
electric generating facilities in the United States that, in the exercise
of good judgment, would have been expected to accomplish the desired
result in a manner consistent with Applicable Laws, Applicable Permits,
reliability, safety, environmental protection, local conditions, economy
and efficiency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Work or any
portion thereof shall meet specifications that are at least as stringent
as those set forth in Appendix A, Scope of Work, and any other
specifications set forth in this
Agreement.
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1.1.7
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“Builder’s
Risk Policy” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.9.4, All Risk
Installation and Builder’s Risk Insurance, of Article IX,
INSURANCE.
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1.1.8
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“Business
Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday in
Florida, United States.
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1.1.9
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“Capability
Verification Test” means the test further described in Appendix HH,
Performance Testing.
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1.1.10
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“Change
In Law” means the (A) enactment, adoption, promulgation, modification, or
repeal (in each case, after the date of this Agreement but before the date
of Provisional Acceptance) of any Applicable Law of any Government
Authority of (i) the State of Florida (or any city, county or municipality
therein) or (ii) the Federal Government of the United States to the extent
such federal law, directly affects the Work performed at the Property Site
or (B) the modification after the date of this Agreement of any FPL
Permit, and as to both (A) and (B) that establishes requirements that
materially and adversely affect Contractor’s costs or schedule for
performing the Work; provided, however, a change in (x) any federal, state
or local Tax law or any other law imposing a Tax, duty, levy, impost, fee,
royalty, or charge for which Contractor is responsible hereunder, or (y)
any Applicable Law affecting the cost of Contractor’s or any
Subcontractor’s or Vendor’s Labor, including increases in worker’s
compensation rates, shall not be a Change In Law pursuant to this
Agreement.
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1.1.11
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“Change
Order” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1, Change Order at FPL’s
Request, of Article VI, CHANGE
ORDERS.
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1.1.12
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“Changes”
has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1, Change Order at FPL’s Request,
of Article VI, CHANGE ORDERS.
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1.1.13
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“Commencement
Date” means the date Contractor anticipates it will construct improvements
at, or deliver materials to, the Job Site that may be insured pursuant to
a builder’s risk policy, as set forth in a written Notice delivered by
Contractor to FPL pursuant to Section
5.1.1.
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1.1.14
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“Confidential
Information” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.3, Confidentiality,
of Article XVIII, MISCELLANEOUS.
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1.1.15
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“Construction
and Milestone Payment Schedule” means the schedule of
construction/milestone completion installment payments of the Contract
Price attached hereto as Appendix
D.
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1.1.16
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“Contract
Documents” means this Agreement and all appendices, exhibits incorporated
into the Agreement (as set forth in Section 1.3, Appendices), as same may
be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with
the terms hereof.
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1.1.17
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“Contract
Price” means the total sum payable by FPL as stated in Section 7.1,
Contract Price, for all labor, all materials, and all equipment, which sum
shall be due in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents as
consideration for the timely performance of the Scope of Work to be
performed by or through Contractor on a “turn-key” basis in order to
complete the Project, all in strict accordance with the terms of the
Contract Documents, which sum shall only be subject to adjustment in
accordance with the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the
adjustments contemplated in Appendix J, Option
Pricing.
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1.1.18
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“Contractor”
means SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation (as referenced
in the opening paragraph hereof), and includes its legal successors and
permitted assignees as may be accepted by FPL, in writing, pursuant to the
terms of the Contract Documents.
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1.1.19
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“Contractor
Deliverables” means each of the design criteria, system descriptions,
manuals, Drawings, Final Plans, design calculations, quality assurance
reports and all other material documents relating to the Project to be
delivered to FPL in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
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1.1.20
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“Contractor
Equipment” means all of the equipment, materials, apparatus, structures,
tools, supplies and other goods provided and used by Contractor and its
Subcontractors and Vendors for performance of the Work but which is not
intended to be incorporated into the
Plant.
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1.1.21
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“Contractor
Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.1, Contractor
Events of Default, of Article XV,
TERMINATION.
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1.1.22
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“Contractor
Insurance Policies” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1, Contractor
Insurance Policies, of Article IX,
INSURANCE.
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1.1.23
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***
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1.1.24
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***
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1.1.25
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“Contractor
Permits” means the Applicable Permits, other than FPL Permits, to be
obtained by Contractor as described in Appendix A, Scope of Work, or
otherwise required pursuant to the Contract
Documents.
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1.1.26
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“Contractor
Project Engineering Manager” means the person designated by Contractor as
having the responsibility, authority and supervisory power of Contractor
for the engineering and design of the
Plant.
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1.1.27
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“Contractor
Project Manager” means the person designated by Contractor as having the
centralized responsibility, authority and supervisory power of Contractor
for design, procurement, construction, testing and start-up of the Plant,
as well as all matters relating to the administration of the provisions of
the Contract Documents.
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1.1.28
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“Contractor
Site Manager” means an employee of Contractor, working under the
supervision of the Contractor Project Manager, located at the Property
Site on a daily basis.
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1.1.29
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“Contractor
Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.24, Contractor Taxes, of
Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.30
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“Contractor’s
Representative” has the meaning given in Section 3.12, Project Management
and Contractor’s Representative, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.31
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***
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1.1.32
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***
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1.1.33
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“Credit
Rating” means, on the date such rating is determined, the LC Issuing
Bank’s latest: (i) unsecured debt rating; (ii) corporate credit
rating; or (iii) issuer rating.
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1.1.34
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“Critical
Milestones” means the Milestones set forth in Appendix C, Critical
Milestones and Milestones.
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1.1.35
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“Critical
Parameters” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.7, Quality Assurance
Program, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.36
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“Critical
Path” means a determination of the Project Schedule specifically
illustrating those unique activities and durations that must be completed
in sequence to complete the Work, which sequence shall be determined using
critical path method precedence networking techniques applied by
Contractor.
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1.1.37
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“Damages”
has the meaning set forth in Section 16.1, Contractor Indemnification, of
Article XVI, INDEMNIFICATION.
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1.1.38
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“Day”
or “day” means a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours from 12:00
midnight (Eastern time), and shall include Saturdays, Sundays and all
holidays except that in the event a time period set forth in the Contract
Documents expires on a Day that is not a Business Day, such period shall
be deemed to expire on the next Business Day
thereafter.
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1.1.39
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“Defect”
means, any designs, engineering, software, drawings, components, tools,
Equipment, installation, construction, workmanship or Work that, in FPL’s
reasonable judgment:
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(a)
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Do
not conform to the terms or requirements of the Contract
Documents;
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(b)
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Are
not of uniform good quality, free from defects or deficiencies in design,
application, manufacture or workmanship, or that contain improper or
inferior workmanship; or
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(c)
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Would
adversely affect the:
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(i)
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Performance
of the Plant under anticipated operating
conditions;
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(ii)
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Continuous
safe operation of the Plant during the Plant’s design
life;
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(iii)
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Structural
integrity of the Plant;
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(iv)
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Economic
value of FPL’s investment in the Plant, all as determined by reference to
Prudent Utility Practices.
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Anything
to the contrary notwithstanding, the Parties agree that Work shall be considered
to be defective if it does not conform to Applicable Standards.
1.1.40
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“Dispute”
has the meaning set forth in Section 17.1, Friendly Consultation, of
Article XVII, DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
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1.1.41
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“Drawings”
means all:
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(a)
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Specifications,
calculations, designs, plans, drawings, engineering and analyses, and
other documents which determine, establish, define or otherwise describe
the scope, quantity, and relationship of the components of the Plant,
including the structure and foundation thereof;
and
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(b)
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Technical
drawings, operating drawings, specifications, shop drawings, diagrams,
illustrations, schedules and performance charts, calculations, samples,
patterns, models, operation and maintenance manuals, piping and
instrumentation diagrams, underground structure drawings, conduit and
grounding drawings, lighting drawings, conduit and cable drawings,
electric one-line’s, electric schematics, connection diagrams and
technical information of a like
nature,
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prepared
or modified by Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or Vendors all of
which are required to be delivered by Contractor, or any Subcontractor or
Vendor, from time to time under the Contract Documents or at FPL’s request
which illustrates any of the Equipment or any other portion of the Work,
either in components or as
completed.
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1.1.42
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***
has the meaning set forth in Section
11.4.
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1.1.43
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“Environmental
Control Program” means the environmental control program provided by FPL
to Contractor.
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1.1.44
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“Environmental
Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.4, Health Plan, Safety
Plan, and Environmental Plan, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.45
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“Environmental
Resource Plan” means the environmental resource plan prepared by FPL,
which has been provided to Contractor prior to the date of the
Agreement.
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1.1.46
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“Equipment”
means all of the equipment, materials, apparatus, structures, tools,
supplies, goods and other items provided by Contractor and its
Subcontractors and Vendors that are installed or incorporated into the
Plant or otherwise form or are intended to form part of the Work or the
Plant (other than Contractor
Equipment).
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1.1.47
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“Exempt
Equipment” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.24.2, Exempt Equipment,
of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.48
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“Expected
Energy Output” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.2 of Appendix
HH.
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1.1.49
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“Final
Acceptance” means that all of the following have occurred as of the most
recent applicable Tests:
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(a)
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Provisional
Acceptance has been achieved;
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(b)
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The
Tests, mechanical calibrations, electrical continuity and ground fault
tests have been successfully completed and any Defects found have been
corrected;
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(c)
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Either
the:
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(i)
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Final
Acceptance Performance Level specified in Section 11.3, Final Acceptance
Performance level; Guaranteed Performance Level, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR
GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, has been met or exceeded as determined
pursuant to Section 11.6, Determination of Performance, of Article XI,
CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES;
or
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(ii)
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Plant
has achieved at a minimum the Minimum Performance Level as determined
pursuant to Section 11.6, Determination of Performance, of Article XI,
CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, and (A) the Contract Price
has been reduced in accordance with Section 10.5 for the percentage of the
Final Acceptance Performance Level that has not been achieved and (B)
Contractor has performed all Remediation Work requested by FPL related to
any Work not associated with the percentage of the Final Acceptance
Performance Level that has been
achieved;
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(d)
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The
Plant has been constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents and
the Drawings;
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(e)
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The
Final Plans accurately reflect the Plant as
constructed;
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(f)
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The
Plant is capable of being operated in a safe, normal, reliable and
continuous manner in accordance with Applicable Laws and Applicable
Permits (excluding for this purpose all variances or waivers of any
Applicable Permits) and the Contract Documents at all operating conditions
and modes specified in the Scope of
Work;
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(g)
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Contractor
shall have delivered to FPL all operation and maintenance manuals and
Final Plans in accordance with the Scope of
Work;
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(h)
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No
defective or incomplete portions of the Work
exist;
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(i)
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Either:
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(i)
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All
items on the Punch List have been completed;
or
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(ii)
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The
Parties have reached an agreement pursuant to Section 10.6, Punch List, of
Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL
ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE, and Contractor has paid all amounts due
to FPL pursuant thereto;
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(j)
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All
of Contractor’s cleanup and related obligations have been
completed;
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(k)
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Any
and all Liens in respect to the Plant, the Contract Documents, the
Equipment, the Job Site or any fixtures, personal property or Equipment
included in the Work created by, through or under, or as a result of any
act or omission of, Contractor or any Subcontractor, Vendor or other
Person providing labor or materials in connection with the Work shall have
been released or bonded in form reasonably satisfactory to
FPL;
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(l)
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Contractor
has delivered to FPL a Contractor’s Lien Waiver and Release, in
substantially the form of Appendix R, Form of Contractor Certificate for
Final Waiver of Liens, from Contractor and Subcontractor’s Certificate for
Final Waiver of Liens in the form of Appendix R-1, Form of Subcontractor
Certificate for Final Waiver of Liens, from each Substantial Subcontractor
and Substantial Vendor;
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(m)
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Contractor
shall have paid all Schedule Liquidated Damages due under the Contract
Documents, if any;
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(n)
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All
other outstanding obligations of Contractor hereunder that FPL has
notified Contractor of shall have been satisfied;
and
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(o)
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FPL
has approved of and signed the Final Acceptance Certificate pursuant to
Section 10.8.
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1.1.50
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“Final
Acceptance Certificate” means the certificate issued by FPL indicating
that Final Acceptance has been achieved by
Contractor.
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1.1.51
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“Final
Acceptance Date” means the date of achievement of Final Acceptance as
indicated in the Final Acceptance Certificate pursuant to Section 10.8,
Final acceptance of the plant, of Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS,
MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL
ACCEPTANCE.
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1.1.52
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“Final
Acceptance Performance Level” means that, at a minimum, the Actual Energy
Output is equal to or greater than *** percent (***%) of the Net Energy
Output Guarantee when corrected to Guarantee Design Conditions, calculated
as follows: ***
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Where
“Actual Energy Output” has the meaning given in Section 2.1.2 of Appendix
HH.
***
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1.1.53
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“Final
Acceptance Performance Level Date” has the meaning set forth in Section
11.4.1.
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1.1.54
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“Final
Plans” means final Drawings and final specifications, as revised to
reflect the changes during construction, and shall include as-built
drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, underground structure
drawings (including buried piping, all utilities, and critical hidden
items), electric one-lines, electric schematics and connection
diagrams.
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1.1.55
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“Financial
Closing” means that all of
the following events shall have occurred (which events may occur over a
period of time) with respect to the Plant: (i) the Financing Documents
have been fully executed (which documents may be executed over a period of
time) which together provide for financing for the Plant in an amount and
on the terms acceptable to FPL; (ii) all conditions precedent to the
initial availability of funds under the Financing Documents referred to in
the preceding clause (i) have been fulfilled or waived and the first draw
thereunder has been made by FPL; and (iii) FPL has received commitments
for such equity as is required by FPL and satisfies the requirements of
the Financing Parties.
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“Financing
Documents” means all the loan agreements, notes, indentures, securities,
debt instruments, bonds, security agreements, swap agreements, letters of
credit and other documents or agreements with a Financing Party or
relating to a financing (including refinancing) by a Financing
Party.
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1.1.57
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“Financing
Parties” means the lenders, security holders, investors, export credit
agencies, multilateral institutions, equity providers and others providing
debt or equity financing or refinancing to or on behalf of FPL or any
Affiliate of FPL or for the Project or any portion thereof, or any trustee
or agent acting on behalf of any of the
foregoing.
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1.1.58
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“Force
Majeure Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1, Definition of
Force Majeure Event, of Article XIV, FORCE MAJEURE AND FPL CAUSED
DELAY.
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1.1.59
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1.1.60
|
“FPL
Caused Delay” means a material delay in Contractor’s performance of any
Critical Milestone, to the extent Contractor demonstrates that such delay
was actually and demonstrably caused by FPL’s failure to perform any
covenant of FPL hereunder (other than by exercise of rights under this
Agreement, including the exercise by FPL of the right to have defective or
nonconforming Work corrected or re-executed), including, without
limitation, FPL’s failure to timely obtain any FPL Permit, and which
actually, demonstrably and adversely affects the Critical
Path. Contractor expressly acknowledges and agrees that any
delay, to the extent caused by Contractor’s action or inaction (other than
by exercise of rights under this Agreement), is not an FPL Caused
Delay.
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1.1.61
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“FPL
Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.6, FPL Events of
Default, of Article XV, TERMINATION
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1.1.62
|
“FPL
Interconnection Facilities” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in
Section 2.3 of Appendix A, Scope of
Work.
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1.1.63
|
“FPL
Permits” means the Applicable Permits to be obtained by FPL as set forth
in Appendix A, Scope of Work.
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1.1.64
|
“FPL
Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9, FPL Taxes, of Article IV,
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF FPL.
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1.1.65
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“GAAP”
shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
of America, consistently applied throughout the specified
period.
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1.1.66
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“Government
Authority” means any and all foreign, national, federal, state, county,
city, municipal, local or regional (or equivalent) authorities,
departments, bodies, commissions, corporations, branches, directorates,
agencies, ministries, courts, tribunals, judicial authorities, legislative
bodies, administrative bodies,
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(continued)
regulatory
bodies, autonomous or quasi-autonomous entities or taxing authorities or any
department, municipality or other political subdivision thereof.
1.1.67
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“Grid”
means the interconnected high voltage transmission facilities being a part
of the FPL transmission system.
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1.1.68
|
“Guarantee
Design Conditions” means Standard Test Conditions as such term is defined
in the Scope of Work and Appendix
HH.
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1.1.69
|
“Guaranteed
Performance Level” means the Net Energy Output Guarantee, as guaranteed by
Contractor pursuant to Section 11.3, Final Acceptance Performance Level;
Guaranteed Performance Level, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
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1.1.70
|
“Guaranteed
Performance Test” means the test performed by Contractor in order to
determine the Net Energy Output of the Plant, as more particularly
described in Section 2.0 of Appendix HH, Acceptance
Testing.
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1.1.71
|
“Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date” means ***, the date which Contractor
guarantees that the Project shall achieve Provisional Acceptance, as such
date may be extended in accordance with the terms
hereof.
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1.1.72
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“Hazardous
Material” means any hazardous or toxic chemicals, hazardous materials,
hazardous waste, hazardous constituents, hazardous or toxic or radioactive
substances or petroleum products (including crude oil or any fraction
thereof) defined or regulated as such under any Applicable
Laws.
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1.1.73
|
“Health
Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.4, Health Plan, Safety
Plan, and Environmental Plan, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.74
|
“Indemnified
Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.3, Conditions of
indemnification, of Article XVI,
INDEMNIFICATION.
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1.1.75
|
“Indemnifying
Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.3, Conditions of
indemnification, of Article XVI,
INDEMNIFICATION.
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1.1.76
|
“Independent
Engineer” means the Person appointed by the Financing Parties and approved
by FPL to ensure that the Work is completed in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
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1.1.77
|
“Initial
LC Amount Expiration Date” has the meaning set forth in Section
7.5.1.
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1.1.78
|
“Initial
Site Mobilization” means the first instance when any of Contractor or its
Subcontractors’ or Vendors’ Labor or other representatives is present on
the Property Site after the date of this
Agreement.
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1.1.79
|
“Intangible
Asset” means any asset that is treated as an intangible asset according to
GAAP, including:
|
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(a)
|
goodwill,
including any amounts (however designated on the balance sheet)
representing the cost of acquisitions of subsidiaries in excess of
underlying tangible assets;
|
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(b)
|
patents,
trademarks and copyrights;
|
(c)
|
leasehold
improvements not recoverable at the expiration of a lease;
and
|
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(d)
|
deferred
charges (including, but not limited to, unamortized debt discount and
expense, organization expenses and experimental and development expenses,
but excluding prepaid expenses).
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1.1.80
|
“Intellectual
Property Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.32, Intellectual
Property Rights, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.81
|
“Job
Site” means the Property Site (other than the area designated as Protected
Areas, if any, and not constituting a part of the Job Site on the survey
provided by FPL pursuant to Section 4.7, Description of Property Site, of
Article IV, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF FPL) and any other areas where
Contractor
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may
temporarily obtain care, custody and control, use, easement or license for
purposes directly, indirectly or incidentally related to performance of, or as
an accommodation to, the Work.
1.1.82
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“Labor”
means the workforce of the relevant Person, including its staff and
employee and non-employee and skilled and unskilled
workers.
|
1.1.83
|
“Latest
Limited Notice to Proceed Date” has the meaning set forth in Section
5.2.2.
|
1.1.84
|
“Latest
Notice to Proceed Date” has the meaning set forth in Section
5.2.4.
|
1.1.85
|
“LC
Issuing Bank” means the domestic financial institution, acceptable to FPL
and the Financing Parties and satisfying the requirements set forth in
Section 7.5.3, LC Issuing Bank, of Article VII, CONTRACT PRICE; PAYMENTS
TO CONTRACTOR, which institution will issue the Letter of Credit on behalf
of Contractor in connection with the Project, as more particularly
described in Section 7.5, Letters of Credit, of Article VII, CONTRACT
PRICE; PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.86
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“Letter
of Credit” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.5, Letters of Credit, of
Article VII, CONTRACT PRICE; PAYMENTS TO
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.87
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“Lien”
means any lien, security interest, mortgage, hypothecation, encumbrance or
other restriction on title or property
interest.
|
1.1.88
|
“Lift
Stay Order” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.20, Acceptance or
Rejection in Bankruptcy, of Article XVIII,
MISCELLANEOUS.
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1.1.89
|
“Limited
Notice to Proceed” means each notice given by FPL to Contractor directing
Contractor to commence a limited portion of the
Work.
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1.1.90
|
“Major
Equipment” means any item or component, or set of items of components, of
the Project with a value in excess of $***, the proper or efficient
function of which materially affects the Plant’s output or
reliability.
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1.1.91
|
“Major
Manufacturers” means the manufacturers of the Major
Equipment.
|
1.1.92
|
“Mechanical
Completion” means that:
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(a)
|
The
Equipment for the Project has been installed, including with the required
connections and controls to produce electrical
power;
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(b)
|
All
Equipment related to the solar tracking system, if any, has been installed
and checked for alignment, lubrication and
rotation;
|
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(c)
|
All
remaining electrical systems have been checked out and are ready for
operation;
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(d)
|
All
electrical continuity and ground fault tests and all mechanical tests and
calibrations have been completed;
and
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(e)
|
All
instrumentation is operational and has been calibrated in accordance with
manufacturers’ standards and guidelines and, where possible, loop
checked.
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1.1.93
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“Milestones”
means the activities, events and targets, or combination thereof, set
forth in Appendix C, Critical Milestones and Milestones, attached
hereto.
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1.1.94
|
“Minimum
Performance Level” means that, at a minimum and as determined in Section
11.6, Determination of Performance, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES
AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, the Net Energy Output is equal to or greater than
*** percent (***%) of the Net Energy Output Guarantee when corrected to
Guarantee Design Conditions.
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1.1.95
|
“Module
Warranty Period” has the meaning set forth in Section
12.1.4(c).
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1.1.96
|
“Moody’s”
means Xxxxx’x Investor Services,
Inc.
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“Net
Energy Output” means electrical energy of the Plant, in kWh, measured at
the revenue quality meters at the FPL Interconnection
Facilities.
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1.1.98
|
“Net
Energy Output Guarantee” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3,
Guaranteed Performance Level, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
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1.1.99
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“Noise
Guarantee” means that the Project will function at a noise level that is
equal to or less than the lower of the noise limitations set forth in
Appendix A, Scope of Work, or the noise limitations contained in the
Applicable Permits and Applicable Laws (as demonstrated by the Noise Test
and excluding for purposes of determining compliance with the Applicable
Permits and Applicable Laws all variances and waivers that may be
applicable thereto).
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1.1.100
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“Noise
Test” means the tests more particularly described in Appendix A, Scope of
Work, which shall be performed simultaneously with the testing of the
Minimum Performance Level and the Guaranteed Performance Level in order to
evidence satisfaction of the Noise Guarantee for the
Plant.
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1.1.101
|
“Notice
to Proceed” means the written notice given from FPL to Contractor
directing Contractor to commence performance of the entire
Work.
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1.1.102
|
“Notice
to Proceed Date” has the meaning set forth in Section
5.2.4.
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1.1.103
|
“O&M
Contractor” means the Person selected by FPL for the operation and
maintenance of the Plant.
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1.1.104
|
“O&M
Personnel” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.22, Training of O&M
Personnel, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR
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1.1.105
|
“Operating
Guidelines” means the guidelines or requirements specified in the Utility
interconnection agreement applicable to the
Project.
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1.1.106
|
“Operating
Mode Test” means the test further described in Appendix A, Scope of
Work.
|
1.1.107
|
“Parties”
means collectively, FPL and
Contractor.
|
1.1.108
|
“Party”
means individually, FPL or
Contractor.
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1.1.109
|
“Payment
Output Percentage” means the percentage determined in accordance with the
following formula:
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***
Where:
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Output Percentage = |
the
percentage of the Guaranteed Performance Level achieved
up to ***% (for purposes of Section 10.5.1) and ***% (for purposes of
Section
11.4.3).
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1.1.110
|
“Person”
means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company,
company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated
association, joint venture, Government Authority or other entity of
whatever nature.
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1.1.111
|
“Plant”
means the nominal 25 MW (net) solar photovoltaic, electrical generating
facility, to be located on the Property Site, including the solar
photovoltaic panels, the solar tracking system, if any, and all
structures, facilities, appliances, lines, conductors, instruments,
apparatus, components, roads and other equipment comprising and
integrating the entire facility as more particularly described in Appendix
A, SCOPE OF WORK.
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1.1.112
|
“Plant
Warranty Period” has the meaning set forth in Section
12.1.4(b).
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1.1.113
|
“Pre-Existing
Hazardous Material” means Hazardous Material that existed on or in the
Property Site prior to Initial Site Mobilization by
Contractor.
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“Procedures
Manual” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.3, Procedures Manual, of
Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.115
|
“Project”
means the Plant and all equipment, services and utilities related thereto
which must be designed, constructed, assembled, erected, commissioned,
started, tested and otherwise completed by, or through, Contractor as part
of the Scope of Work and in strict accordance with the provisions of the
Contract Documents.
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1.1.116
|
“Project
Loss Manual” means the project loss manual prepared by FPL which has been
provided to Contractor prior to the date of this
Agreement.
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1.1.117
|
“Project
Schedule” means the schedule for completion of the Work attached hereto as
Appendix B, Project Schedule.
|
1.1.118
|
“Property
Site” means that certain piece of property located in DeSoto County,
Florida, as more particularly described in Appendix P, Legal Description
of Property Site.
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1.1.119
|
“Protected
Areas” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.16.4, Protected Areas, of
Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.120
|
“Provisional
Acceptance” means that all of the following have occurred for the
Project:
|
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(a)
|
Mechanical
Completion has been achieved;
|
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(b)
|
The
Plant has been synchronized with the Grid in accordance with the Scope of
Work and the Utility’s interconnection
requirements;
|
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(c)
|
The
Plant is capable of being operated safely, normally, reliably and
continuously in accordance with the requirements of all Applicable Laws,
Applicable Permits and the Contract Documents at all operating conditions
and modes specified in the Scope of
Work;
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(d)
|
The
Project has achieved at a minimum the Minimum Performance Level as
determined pursuant to Section 11.6, Determination of Performance, of
Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES;
|
(e)
|
The
Project has achieved the Noise Guarantee simultaneously with the Minimum
Performance Level;
|
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(f)
|
The
Operating Mode Tests and the Capability Verification Tests have been
successfully completed and all criteria for passing such tests have
achieved;
|
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(g)
|
Contractor
has provided FPL with copies of all Contractor
Permits;
|
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(h)
|
The
training of O&M Personnel has been
completed;
|
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(i)
|
All
spare parts required under the Contract Documents have been delivered by
Contractor to the Property Site in accordance with Section 3.26, Spare
Parts Availability, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR;
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(j)
|
All
Work has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents (other than items on the Punch List);
and
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(k)
|
Contractor
shall have paid all Schedule Liquidated Damages due under the Contract
Documents, if any.
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For the
avoidance of doubt, it is expressly acknowledged and agreed that the
commencement or completion of any stormwater system to be built in connection
with the Project shall not be a condition to achieving Provisional
Acceptance.
1.1.121
|
“Provisional
Acceptance Date” means the actual date of achieving Provisional Acceptance
as determined pursuant to Section 10.7, Provisional Acceptance, of Article
X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
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(continued)
1.1.122
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“Prudent
Utility Practices” means those sound and prudent practices, acts, methods,
specifications, codes and standards generally followed by the United
States electric utility industry with respect to design, construction,
operation, and maintenance of first class, major electric generating,
transmission, and distribution facilities (including but not limited to,
the engineering, operating and safety practices generally followed by the
electric utility industry) that, in the exercise of good judgment, would
have been expected to accomplish the desired result in a manner consistent
with Applicable Laws, Applicable Permits, reliability, safety,
environmental protection, local conditions, economy and
efficiency.
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1.1.123
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“Punch
List” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.6, Punch List, of Article X,
SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND
FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
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1.1.124
|
“Qualified
Insurer” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.3, Qualified Insurers, of
Article IX, INSURANCE.
|
1.1.125
|
“Quality
Assurance Program” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.7, Quality
Assurance Program, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.126
|
“Quality
Control Manual” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.7, Quality
Assurance Program, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.127
|
“Remediation
Work” means work required by FPL to remove all Work and Contractor
Equipment from the Property Site and restore the Property Site to the
condition of the Property Site immediately prior to Initial Site
Mobilization.
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1.1.128
|
“Remedial
Plan” means a plan of corrective action, submitted by Contractor pursuant
to Section 10.5, Performance Shortfalls, of Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION,
TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE,
that specifies in reasonable detail the actions Contractor proposes to
undertake to cause the Project to satisfy the Final Acceptance Performance
Level, and the period of time in which Contractor proposes to complete the
corrective action; provided that such corrective action is reasonably
likely to cause the Project to satisfy the Final Acceptance Performance
Level as determined by root cause analysis of the deficiencies identified
by previous testing.
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1.1.129
|
“Request
for Payment” means the written requests from Contractor to FPL for payment
hereunder, which requests shall be in substantially the form of Appendix
F, Form of Request for Payment.
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1.1.130
|
“S&P”
means Standard and Poor’s Ratings Group (a division of McGraw Hill
Companies).
|
1.1.131
|
“Safe
and Secure Workplace Policy” means the safe and secure workplace policy of
FPL which is attached hereto as Appendix Z-1, Safe and Secure Workplace
Policy, as same may be amended or modified by FPL from time to
time.
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1.1.132
|
“Safety
Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.19.4, Health Plan, Safety
Plan and Environmental Plan, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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1.1.133
|
“Schedule
Liquidated Damages” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2, Schedule
Liquidated Damages, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES.
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1.1.134
|
“Scheduled
Synchronization Date(s)” means the date identified by Contractor in a
notice received by FPL at least one hundred forty (140) days prior to such
date as being the date on which Contractor will first attempt to cause the
generating equipment of the Project to be electrically synchronized and
connected to the Grid.
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1.1.135
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“Scope
of Work” means the services and work to be provided, or caused to be
provided, by or through Contractor under the Contract Documents for the
Contract Price, as more particularly described in Appendix A, Scope of
Work, as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with the
terms hereof, and which Scope of Work includes, without limitation, all
licenses, Contractor Permits, technical assistance, engineering, assembly,
construction management, construction, services, labor,
materials,
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(continued)
equipment,
Contractor Equipment, operations and management that are indicated on, inferable
from, or incidental to, the Contract Documents or the Drawings prepared in
connection with the Contract Documents or that are likely to be required in
accordance with Applicable Law, or that are properly and customarily included
within the general scope and magnitude of the work incorporated into similar
projects having similar output and performance requirements, all in order to
produce a Project that complies with the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
1.1.136
|
“Subcontractor”
means any contractor, constructor or material man who performs any portion
of the Scope of Work other than
Contractor.
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1.1.137
|
“Substantial
Subcontractor” means a Subcontractor whose contract or contracts (in the
aggregate) with Contractor require payments by Contractor totaling at
least *** Dollars ($***).
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1.1.138
|
“Substantial
Vendor” means a Vendor whose contract or purchase orders (in the
aggregate) with Contractor require payments by Contractor of at least ***
Dollars ($***).
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1.1.139
|
“Switchyard
Facilities” means the area adjacent to the Plant designated by FPL for the 23 kV voltage equipment
and apparatus used for connecting the Plant to the FPL Interconnection
Facilities, all as more particularly described in Appendix A, Scope of
Work.
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1.1.140
|
“Tangible
Net Worth” with respect to any Person means such Person’s total
stockholder’s equity minus its Intangible Assets, each as would be
reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with
GAAP.
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1.1.141
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“Tax”
or “Taxes” means all fees, taxes, including sales taxes, use taxes, stamp
taxes, value-added taxes, ad valorem taxes and property taxes (personal
and real, tangible and intangible), customs, duties, tariffs, levies,
assessments, withholdings and other charges and impositions of any nature,
plus all related interest, penalties, fines and additions to tax, now or
hereafter imposed by any Applicable Law or Government Authority (including
penalties or other amounts payable pursuant to subtitle B of Title I of
ERISA).
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1.1.142
|
“Termination
Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 15.3.2, Termination Payment,
of Article XV, TERMINATION.
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1.1.143
|
“Termination
Payment Schedule” means Appendix N
hereto.
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1.1.144
|
“Test
Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.2, Test Notice, of
Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL
ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
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1.1.145
|
“Tests”
means the Operating Mode Test, the Capability Verification Test, the
Guaranteed Performance Test and the Noise
Test.
|
1.1.146
|
“Utility”
means FPL.
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1.1.147
|
“Vendor”
means any supplier, manufacturer or vendor of Equipment to Contractor or
any Subcontractor.
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1.1.148
|
“Warranty
Period” and “Warranty Periods” have the meanings set forth in Section
12.1.4, Warranty Period, of Article XII, CONTRACTOR’S
WARRANTIES.
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1.1.149
|
“Work”
has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1, Scope of Work; Applicable
Standards, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR, and includes the Plant, the Equipment, the Contractor
Deliverables and any other product or result of the Work, but excludes any
storm water system at or related to the Project
Site.
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1.2
|
Interpretation
|
Unless
the context of the Contract Documents otherwise requires:
1.2.1
|
The
headings contained in this Agreement are used solely for convenience and
do not constitute a part of this Agreement between the Parties, nor should
they be used to aid in any manner to construe or interpret this
Agreement;
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1.2.2
|
The
gender of all words used herein shall include the masculine, feminine and
neuter and the number of all words shall include the singular and plural
words;
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1.2.3
|
The
terms “hereof”, “herein” “hereto” and similar words refer to this entire
Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section, Appendix or any
other subdivision of this
Agreement;
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1.2.4
|
References
to “Article,” “Section” or “Exhibit” are to this Agreement unless
specified otherwise;
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1.2.5
|
Reference
to “this Agreement” (including any Appendix hereto) or any other
agreement, Exhibit, permit or document shall be construed as a reference
to such agreement or document as the same may be amended, modified,
supplemented or restated, and shall include a reference to any document
which amends, modifies, supplements or restates, or is entered into, made
or given pursuant to or in accordance with its
terms;
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1.2.6
|
References
to any law, statute, rule, regulation, notification or statutory provision
(including Applicable Laws, Applicable Permits and the Operating
Guidelines) shall be construed as a reference to the same as it may have
been, or may from time to time be, amended, modified or
re-enacted;
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1.2.7
|
References
to any Person shall be construed as a reference to such Person’s
successors and permitted assigns;
and
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1.2.8
|
References
to “includes,” “including” and similar phrases means “including, without
limitation.”
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1.3
|
Appendices
|
The
following Appendices are attached to and incorporated into and made a part of
this Agreement:
1.3.1
|
Appendix
A
|
Scope
of Work
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1.3.2
|
Appendix
B
|
Project
Controls Requirements
|
1.3.3
|
Appendix
C
|
Critical
Milestones and Milestones
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1.3.4
|
Appendix
D
|
Construction
and Milestone Payment Schedule
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1.3.5
|
Appendix
E
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1.3.6
|
Appendix
F
|
Form
of Request for Payment
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1.3.7
|
Appendix
G
|
Form
of Final Acceptance Certificate
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1.3.8
|
Appendix
H
|
Form
of Contractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of
Liens
|
1.3.9
|
Appendix
H-1
|
Form
of Subcontractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of
Liens
|
1.3.10
|
Appendix
I
|
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1.3.11
|
Appendix
J
|
Option
Pricing
|
1.3.12
|
Appendix
K
|
Module
Warranty
|
1.3.13
|
Appendix
L
|
Operating
and Maintenance Manuals
|
1.3.14
|
Appendix
M
|
FPL
Permits
|
1.3.15
|
Appendix
N
|
Termination
Payment Schedule
|
1.3.16
|
Appendix
O
|
Project
Management Team
|
1.3.17
|
Appendix
P
|
Legal
Description of Property Site
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1.3.18
|
Appendix
Q
|
Intentionally
Deleted
|
1.3.19
|
Appendix
R
|
Form
of Contractor Certificate for Final Waiver of
Liens
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1.3.20
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Appendix
R-I
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Form
of Subcontractor Certificate for Final Waiver of
Liens
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1.3.21
|
Appendix
S
|
Form
of Request for Change Order
|
1.3.22
|
Appendix
T
|
Intentionally
Deleted
|
1.3.23
|
Appendix
U
|
Form
of Letter of Credit
|
1.3.24
|
Appendix
V
|
Contractor’s
Exclusions
|
1.3.25
|
Appendix
W
|
Intentionally
Deleted
|
1.3.26
|
Appendix
X
|
Intentionally
Deleted
|
1.3.27
|
Appendix
Y
|
Form
of Quality Assurance Programs
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1.3.28
|
Appendix
Z
|
Form
of Safety Plan
|
1.3.29
|
Appendix
Z-1
|
Safe
and Secure Workplace Policy
|
1.3.30
|
Appendix
HH
|
Acceptance
Testing
|
1.3.31
|
Appendix
II
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1.4
|
Order
of Precedence
|
1.4.1
|
In
the event of conflicts among the terms of the Contract Documents,
interpretations shall be based upon the following Contract Documents which
are set forth in ranked order of
precedence:
|
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(a)
|
Amendments,
addenda or other modifications to the Contract Documents (including Change
Orders) duly signed and issued after the signing of this Agreement and
effected in accordance with the terms hereof, with those of a later date
having precedence over those of an earlier
date;
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(b)
|
The
Agreement; and
|
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(c)
|
The
Appendices to the Agreement.
|
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(d)
|
In
the event of a conflict among, or within, any other Contract Document(s)
within any one of the levels set forth in the foregoing order of
precedence, or between the Contract Documents and Applicable Laws or
Applicable Permits, or among Applicable Laws or Applicable Permits
themselves, the more stringent or higher quality requirements shall
control. All obligations imposed on Contractor and each
Subcontractor under the Agreement or under Applicable Laws, Applicable
Permits or Applicable Standards and not expressly imposed or addressed in
the Contract Documents shall be in addition to and supplement the
obligations imposed on Contractor under the Contract Documents, and shall
not be construed to create an “irreconcilable
conflict.”
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1.5
|
Language
|
1.5.1
|
The
Contract Documents and all documentation to be supplied hereunder
(including, without limitation, all Contractor Deliverables and all
warranties provided hereunder) shall be in the English
language.
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ARTICLE
II.
RETENTION
OF CONTRACTOR
2.1
|
Retention
of Contractor
|
FPL
hereby engages Contractor, and Contractor hereby agrees to be engaged by FPL to
perform the Work in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
herein.
2.2
|
Status
of Contractor; No
Partnership
|
Contractor
shall be an independent contractor with respect to any and all Work performed
and to be performed under the Contract Documents. The Contract
Documents shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint
venture or partnership relationship among or between the Parties or any similar
relationship, obligations or liabilities. Neither Party shall have
any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for,
act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to
otherwise bind or obligate the other Party.
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|
Subcontractors
and Vendors.
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2.3.1
|
Subject
to the terms hereof, Contractor shall have the right to have any portion
of the Work performed by a Subcontractor or Vendor qualified to perform
such Work pursuant to written subcontracts or written purchase orders;
provided that Contractor shall not be relieved from any liability or
obligation under the Contract Documents. Except as otherwise
expressly provided in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall be solely
responsible for engaging, managing, supervising and paying all such
Subcontractors and Vendors. Contractor shall require that all
Work performed, and all Equipment provided by Subcontractors and Vendors
are received, inspected and otherwise furnished in accordance with the
Contract Documents, and Contractor shall be solely liable for all acts,
omissions, liabilities and Work (including Defects therein) of such
Subcontractors and Vendors. FPL shall not have any obligation
or liability to any Subcontractor or Vendor. Nothing in any
contract, subcontract or purchase order with any Subcontractor or Vendor
shall in any way diminish or relieve Contractor from any duties and
obligations under the Contract Documents; and each such contract,
subcontract and purchase order must provide that the rights thereunder are
assignable to FPL and the Financing Parties or their designees at any time
without the prior consent of the applicable Subcontractor or
Vendor. No Subcontractor or Vendor is intended to be or shall
be deemed a third-party beneficiary of the Contract
Documents.
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2.3.2
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FPL
shall have the right to approve, in advance in writing, each Substantial
Subcontractor and Substantial Vendor in accordance with the terms
hereof. Prior to retaining any Substantial Subcontractors or
Substantial Vendors, Contractor shall notify FPL in writing and provide it
with such information as necessary to enable FPL to evaluate each such
proposed Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial Vendor for the portion
of the Work proposed to be performed by it. Within fifteen (15)
days after receipt of such information, FPL shall advise Contractor if any
proposed Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial Vendor is
unacceptable. If FPL fails to object to any proposed
Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial Vendor within such fifteen (15)
day period, Contractor may retain such Substantial Subcontractor or
Substantial Vendor for the portion of the Work proposed. If FPL
objects in writing (stating with reasonable detail the basis for such
objection) within such fifteen (15) day period to such proposed
Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial Vendor, Contractor shall not
retain such proposed Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial
Vendor. Approval of any Substantial Subcontractor or
Substantial Vendor under this paragraph shall only be for the portion of
the Work so approved. Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees
that the review and/or acceptance of any subcontract by FPL and the
acceptance of the approved Substantial Subcontractors and Substantial
Vendors shall not: (i) modify, in any way, the obligations of
Contractor pursuant to the Contract Documents; or (ii) be raised as a
claim or as a defense or counterclaim to any claim in connection with the
Contract Documents.
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2.3.3
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Contractor
shall submit to FPL a copy of each purchase order or agreement entered
into with a Substantial Subcontractor or Substantial Vendor for Major
Equipment. Each purchase order or agreement shall show, where
applicable, the Vendor’s or Subcontractor’s name, manufacturer’s name,
materials type, model number, size, quantity and lists of the Major
Equipment ordered, and shall be submitted to FPL when issued for
purchase. For purposes of clarity, it is understood and agreed
that no document required to be submitted to FPL pursuant to this Section
2.3.3 shall be required to contain any economic terms, all of which
economic terms may be redacted prior to submission to
FPL.
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2.3.4
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Each
subcontract and purchase order shall require such Subcontractor and Vendor
to assume toward Contractor those terms and conditions of contracting
which Contractor customarily includes in its subcontracts. At a
minimum, all subcontracts shall require the Subcontractors to comply with
Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits, shall provide that FPL has the
right of inspection as provided hereunder and require such Subcontractors
and Vendors to:
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(a)
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Be
subject to the labor obligations hereunder as well as the safety and
security provisions of the Contract
Documents;
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(b)
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Provide
guarantees and warranties with respect to its portion of the Work and the
Equipment,
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(c)
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Provide
certificates of insurance as set forth
herein;
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(d)
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Be
subject to the dispute resolution procedures as required herein;
and
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(e)
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Have
such terms and conditions as are reasonably and customarily
obtained.
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All
subcontracts shall preserve and protect the rights of FPL, shall not
prejudice such rights and shall require each Subcontractor to enter into
similar agreements with other
Subcontractors.
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2.3.5
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In
addition to the requirements set forth in Section 2.3.4, above, Contractor
shall include in each subcontract and purchase order the following
language to make FPL an express third-party beneficiary of such
subcontract or purchase order:
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“The
parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the services/work/equipment to be
provided hereunder by [subcontractor] will be incorporated into the power
station being developed by [FPL]. As such, the parties expressly
agree that FPL is a third party beneficiary of this [Agreement] entitled, in its
own name or in the name of [Contractor], to enforce this [Agreement] against
[subcontractor].”
ARTICLE
III.
CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR
3.1
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Scope
of Work; Applicable Standards.
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3.1.1
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Contractor
shall, at its own cost and expense:
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(a)
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Design,
engineer, procure, construct, start up, and carry out the Tests for the
Plant, and perform its other obligations hereunder, including completion
of the Scope of Work and any warranty work hereunder;
and
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(b)
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Manage,
supervise, inspect and furnish all Labor, Equipment, Contractor Equipment,
temporary structures, temporary utilities, products and services for the
foregoing,
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all
on a turnkey basis, in accordance with the Contract Documents, including,
without limitation, the Project Schedule and the Scope of Work, as the
same may be modified from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof
by a Change Order or other amendment hereto (all of the foregoing being
collectively referred to in this Agreement as the
“Work”).
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3.1.2
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Subject
to the remedies provided for herein, Contractor shall perform the Work and
turn the Plant over to FPL in a manner that
is:
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(a)
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Sufficient,
complete and adequate in all respects necessary for the Project to
successfully achieve Provisional Acceptance by the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date;
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(b)
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In
conformance with professional standards and skill, expertise and diligence
of design and construction professionals regularly involved in first
class, major grid-connected solar power projects in the United
States;
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(c)
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In
compliance with the terms of the Contract Documents, the Operating
Guidelines, the Utility’s interconnection requirements, all Applicable
Laws, Applicable Standards and Applicable Permits;
and
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(d)
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Approved
as to form, use and content by all Government Authorities and private
entities authorized to administer or enforce any building or construction
code or standard whose approval of the final design of the Plant, or any
portion thereof, is necessary for the construction, operation or
interconnection of the Plant.
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3.1.3
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Contractor’s
Exclusions. In light of the foregoing, Contractor has
included within the Contract Price the cost to complete the entire Scope
of Work. Items need not be specifically listed in the Contract
Documents or in Appendix A, Scope of Work, in order to be deemed to be
items within the Scope of Work. It is understood that
Contractor is better qualified to list exclusions than FPL is to list
inclusions. Therefore,
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any item
indicated on the Contract Documents, inferable therefrom, incidental thereto or
required in accordance with any Applicable Law, Applicable Standards, Applicable
Permits or Prudent Utility Practices, that is not specifically excluded from the
Scope of Work in Contractor’s exclusions set forth on Appendix V, Contractor’s
Exclusions, is to be considered as part of the Scope of Work. In
addition, theScope of Work includes all that should be properly included and all
that would be customarily included within the general scope and magnitude of the
Work in order to achieve the Guaranteed Performance Level applicable to the
Project. As a result, except for Contractor’s exclusions set forth on
Appendix V, Contractor’s Exclusions, Contractor hereby waives any and all claims
for an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date based, in whole or in part, upon an assertion that
any certain license, technical assistance, engineering, assembly, construction,
service, labor, material, equipment, operation or management is beyond the Scope
of Work when such license, technical assistance, engineering, assembly,
construction, service, labor, material, equipment, operation or management is
indicated in the Contract Documents, the Drawings or other instruments of
service prepared in connection with the Contract Documents, inferable therefrom,
incidental thereto, required in accordance with any Applicable Law, Applicable
Standards, Applicable Permits, Prudent Utility Practices or otherwise necessary
in order to complete a Project in accordance with and subject to the
requirements of the Contract Documents.
3.1.4
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Contractor
shall perform the Work in conformance with professional standards and
skill, expertise and diligence of design and construction professionals
regularly involved in first class, major, grid-connected solar power
projects for public utilities in the United States. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Contractor
shall:
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(a)
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Comply
with, and shall cause the Work and all components thereof to comply with,
the Operating Guidelines, Applicable Laws, Applicable Standards,
Applicable Permits, Prudent Utility Practices, the requirements of the
Contract Documents and the generally accepted standard of care, skill and
diligence as would be provided by, in the case of engineering services, a
prudent engineering firm, and in the case of construction or procurement
services, by a prudent construction firm, in each case experienced in
supplying such services in the United States to power-producing entities
for first class, major power
projects;
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(b)
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Cause
the Work to be performed with Contractor’s best skill and judgment, in a
safe, expeditious, good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the
preceding paragraph (a);
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(c)
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Cause
the Work to be approved as to form, use and content by all Government
Authorities and private entities authorized to administer or enforce any
building or construction code or standard whose approval of the final
design of the Project, or any portion thereof, is necessary for the
construction or operation of the
Project;
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(d)
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Cause
the Plant to be designed to operate, and shall cause the Plant to be
capable of being operated, at all levels and operating modes in accordance
with the Operating Guidelines, Applicable Laws, Applicable Standards,
Applicable Permits, Prudent Utility Practices and the requirements of the
Contract Documents; and
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(e)
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Cause
the Plant and all items of Equipment and improvements comprising the Plant
to be designed, manufactured, installed, calibrated and tested where
applicable in accordance with the published standards (as of the dates
specified) of the organizations listed in the Scope of Work and Contractor
shall notify FPL of any standards of such organizations that are
inconsistent with each other and advise FPL of the manner in which it
intends to resolve such inconsistency in accordance with the published
standard.
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Contractor
shall inspect or cause to be inspected all items to be incorporated into or used
in the performance of the Work and shall reject those items determined not to be
in compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Except
as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the standard of performance
set forth in this Section 3.1.4, shall apply to all aspects of the Work, and
this Section 3.1.4, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into each
provision of the Contract Documents describing the Work, Contractor’s
obligations hereunder, or referring to the “requirements of
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(continued)
the Contract Documents”, “in accordance with the Contract
Documents” or words of similar effect. In no event will references in
any provision of Contract Documents to one or more of the standards, guidelines,
practices, regulations, laws, or permits contained in this Section 3.1.4, be
interpreted to limit in the applicability of all such standards, guidelines,
practices, regulations, laws, and permits to such
provision. Additionally, as a condition
to meeting Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance, the Work for such
milestone must be completed in accordance with all of the standards, guidelines,
practices, regulations, laws, and permits contained in this Section
3.1.4.
3.1.5
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Contractor
acknowledges that this Agreement constitutes, subject to the terms hereof,
a fixed price obligation to:
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(a)
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Engineer,
design, procure, construct, test and start up through Provisional
Acceptance a turnkey Project, complete in every detail, within the time
and for the purpose designated
herein;
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(b)
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Achieve
Final Acceptance within the time designated
herein;
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(c)
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Comply
with all of the warranty obligations set forth in this Agreement;
and
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(d)
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Perform
Contractor’s other obligations
hereunder.
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(e)
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References
to the obligations of Contractor under this Agreement as being “turnkey”
and performing the Work on a “turnkey basis” means that Contractor is
obligated to supply all of the Equipment and design services, install all
of the Equipment and supply all labor and to supply and perform all of the
Work, in each case as may reasonably be required, necessary, incidental,
or appropriate (whether or not specifically set forth in this Agreement)
to complete the Work such that the Project satisfies the applicable terms,
conditions, and Contractor’s obligations concerning the Guaranteed
Performance Level and other guarantees and requirements set forth in this
Contract Documents, all for the Contract
Price.
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3.2
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Control
and Method of the Work.
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3.2.1
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Subject
to the terms hereof, Contractor shall be solely responsible for performing
or causing to be performed the Work in accordance with the terms of the
Contract Documents, and for all means, methods, techniques, sequences,
procedures, and safety and security programs in connection with such
performance. Contractor shall inform FPL in advance concerning
its plans for carrying out the
Work.
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3.2.2
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Whenever
the words “as ordered,” “as directed,” “as required,” “as permitted,” “as
allowed,” “approved,” “reasonable,” “suitable,” “acceptable,” “properly,”
“satisfactory,” or words or phrases of similar effect and import are used,
it shall be understood that none of such terms shall imply that FPL has
any authority over, right to control or responsibility for supervision of
Contractor or its Subcontractors or Vendors, such supervision (including
sole control over and responsibility therefor) being strictly reserved for
Contractor. Any method of Work suggested by FPL that is used by
Contractor will be used at the risk and responsibility of Contractor, and
FPL will assume no responsibility
therefor.
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3.3
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Compliance
with Law
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Contractor
shall comply, and shall cause all of its Subcontractors, Vendors and Persons
that it has a right to direct who are engaged in the performance of any of the
Work to comply with, all Applicable Laws and Applicable
Permits. Contractor shall perform the Work in a manner designed to
protect the environment on and off the Job Site and minimize damage or nuisance
to Persons and property of the public or others, including damage or nuisance
resulting from pollution, noise or other causes arising as a consequence of
methods of construction or operation of the Plant. The foregoing
shall not be construed as to limit Contractor’s obligations and liabilities
under Section 3.15, Protection and Safety, below.
3.4
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Certain
Matters Pertaining to Job Site.
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3.4.1
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Project
Inspection. Contractor acknowledges that, prior to the
date of this Agreement, Contractor:
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(a)
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Has
made a complete and careful examination of the Job Site and the
surrounding areas, drawings and specifications and other information set
forth in the Contract Documents;
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(b)
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Has
made a complete and careful examination to determine the difficulties and
hazards incident to the performance of the Work,
including:
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(i)
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The
location of the Project;
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(ii)
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The
proximity of the Project to adjacent facilities and
structures;
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(iii)
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The
conditions of the roads and waterways in the vicinity of the Job Site,
including the conditions affecting shipping and transportation, access,
disposal, handling and storage of
materials;
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(iv)
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The
nature and character of the soil, terrain, surface and subsurface
conditions of the Job Site;
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(v)
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The
labor conditions in the region of the Job
Site;
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(vi)
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Applicable
Laws and Applicable Permits;
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(vii)
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Rights
of FPL regarding the Job Site as set forth
herein;
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(viii)
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The
local weather conditions based upon previous weather
data;
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(ix)
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The
qualifications of all Subcontractors and
Vendors;
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(x)
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The
Safe and Secure Workplace Policy, the Project Loss Manual and
Environmental Control Program; and
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(xi)
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All
other known matters and other matters that Contractor should know under
Applicable Standards that might affect Contractor’s performance under this
Agreement or the design, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up,
demonstration and testing of the Plant;
and
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(c)
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Has
determined to Contractor’s satisfaction the nature and extent of such
difficulties and hazards.
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3.4.2
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Responsibility
for Interpreting Sub-Surface Data. Notwithstanding the
above, where FPL has made investigations of subsurface conditions in areas
where Work is to be performed under this Agreement, such investigations
are made by FPL for the purpose of study and design. To the
extent the records of such investigation are included in this Agreement,
the interpretation of such records shall be the sole responsibility of
Contractor. FPL assumes no responsibility whatsoever with
respect to the sufficiency or accuracy of such investigations, the records
thereof, or of the interpretations set forth and there is no warranty or
guarantee, either express or implied, that the conditions indicated by
such investigations or records thereof are representative of those
existing throughout such areas, or any part thereof, or that unforeseen
developments may not occur, or that materials other than or in proportions
different from those indicated may not be
encountered.
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3.4.3
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In
light of the foregoing and subject to Section 3.4.4, Differing Condition,
Contractor accepts the Job Site in its existing condition and waives any
right to additional compensation beyond the Contract Price or an extension
of the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date, and any other claims that
may arise due, in whole or in part, to errors or omissions in, or
inconsistencies among, the Contract Documents and any information provided
in connection with the Project. Contractor shall be solely
responsible for performing any preliminary Work on the Job Site necessary
for the commencement of construction to occur, including removal of all
physical impediments to performing Work on the Job Site, above and below
ground.
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3.4.4
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Differing
Condition. Notwithstanding the acknowledgments set forth
in Section 3.4.1, no less than sixty (60) days prior to commencement of
Contractor’s mobilization on the Job Site (the “Geotechnical Investigation
Completion Date”), Contractor may conduct a geotechnical investigation in
the location of the Job Site or any portion thereof as Contractor
reasonably deems necessary to confirm the site conditions referred to in
Sections 3.4.1, and 3.4.2, above. If as a result of the
geotechnical investigation,
Contractor:
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(a)
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Encounters
any concealed subsurface conditions which a reasonable, experienced
Contractor would not foresee existing at the Job Site and which vary
materially from the conditions shown in the Contract Documents;
and
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(b)
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Any
such condition causes a material increase or decrease in the Contract
Price or time required for performance of the Work or otherwise materially
affects any provision of this
Agreement,
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then
Contractor shall notify FPL thereof and FPL may
either:
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(i)
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Issue
a Change Order to address such condition;
or
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(ii)
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Terminate
this Agreement pursuant to Section
15.3.
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Contractor
specifically waives the right to make any such claims after the
Geotechnical Investigation Completion Date. Except as set forth
in this Section 3.4.4, Contractor assumes the risk of surface and
subsurface conditions at the Job Site and shall not be entitled to an
extension of the Project Schedule or an increase in the Contract
Price.
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3.5
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FPL
Access to Job Site
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Subject
to Contractor’s reasonable safety policies, FPL shall have the right to have
representatives on the Job Site full time. In addition, Contractor
shall provide reasonable access to the Job Site and the Work at all times to
FPL, FPL’s other contractors, the Independent Engineer and the Financing Parties
and their respective employees, representatives, agents and consultants, subject
to Contractor’s reasonable safety policies.
3.6
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Inspection
and Testing of Work in Progress.
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3.6.1
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Each
item of Equipment to be supplied by Contractor shall be subject to
inspection and testing during and upon completion of its fabrication and
installation in accordance with the provisions of the Scope of
Work. Without limiting the foregoing, Contractor shall be
responsible for inspection and testing of the Equipment in accordance with
Applicable Standards.
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3.6.2
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Contractor
shall perform inspection, expediting, quality surveillance and traffic
services as are required for performance of the Scope of
Work. Contractor shall perform such detailed inspection of Work
in progress at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction or
fabrication of the Project as is necessary to ensure that such Work is
proceeding in accordance with this Agreement and the Contract Documents
and to protect FPL against Defects and deficiencies in such
Work. At least fifteen (15) Business Days prior to the time
Contractor or its representative intends to inspect any item of Major
Equipment, Contractor shall notify FPL in writing of such inspection which
notice shall state the date, time and place where such inspection is to be
conducted (provided that, if the inspection will occur at a location
outside of the United States of America, Contractor shall provide such
notice as soon as possible but in no event less than fifteen (15) Business
Days prior to such inspection). FPL and/or its designated agent
may, at FPL’s option, accompany Contractor to the inspection by notifying
Contractor in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of notice
of the inspection. FPL’s failure to notify Contractor within
the permitted time period shall be deemed to be a decision by FPL not to
attend the inspection. Contractor shall arrange for access to
the manufacturer’s facilities to permit any such inspection to be
conducted smoothly. Contractor shall reimburse FPL for any
costs necessarily and reasonably incurred by FPL due to Contractor’s
failure to prepare any portion of the Work for inspection or testing after
having provided notice to FPL of any such inspection or
test. With respect to any inspection that FPL chooses not to
attend, Contractor shall:
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(a)
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Keep
FPL informed in all material respects of the progress and quality of all
work;
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(b)
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Advise
FPL of any deficiencies revealed through such inspections and of the
measures proposed by Contractor to remedy such deficiencies in order to
avoid any delay in the completion of the Work and Contractor’s performance
of the Work; provided that, any such notice provided pursuant to this
Section 3.6.2, shall not constitute a request for adjustment, extension or
modification of the Project Schedule or FPL’s consent to any of the same;
and
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(c)
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Upon
FPL’s request, provide FPL with a reasonable opportunity to review
Contractor’s records with respect to such
inspections. Contractor shall include the right to inspection
by FPL or its representative in all subcontracts and purchase
orders.
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3.6.3
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Contractor
shall permit FPL and, as authorized by FPL, any Person designated by FPL,
and the Financing Parties to inspect, test and observe the Work from time
to time; provided, however, that none of such Persons shall have any
authority or responsibility for such Work. Contractor shall
provide FPL each month during performance of the Work with a schedule of
all testing proposed for the following three (3) month period in
compliance with the requirements of the Scope of
Work.
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3.7
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No
Waiver of Responsibility
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No
inspection made, acceptance of Work, payment of money or approval given by FPL,
the Financing Parties or the Independent Engineer shall relieve Contractor of
its obligations for the proper performance of the Work in accordance with the
terms hereof. Subject to the limitations of Article XII, Contractor’s
Warranties, FPL may reject any Work with Defects or which is not in accordance
with the requirements of the Contract Documents, regardless of the stage of
completion, the time or place of discovery of error, and whether FPL previously
accepted any or all of such Work through oversight or
otherwise. Except with respect to the achievement of Provisional
Acceptance and Final Acceptance, no approval given by FPL, in and of itself,
shall be considered as an assumption of risk or liability by any such
Person. Any such approval shall mean that the Person giving the
approval has no objection to the adoption or use by Contractor of the matter
approved at Contractor’s own risk and responsibility. Contractor
shall have no claim relating to any such matter approved, including any claims
relating to the failure or inefficiency of any method approved.
3.8
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Defective
Work
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3.8.1
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Prior
to Provisional Acceptance, Contractor shall at its own cost and expense
correct or replace any Work that contains a Defect, or is not otherwise in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Equipment that has been
replaced, if situated on the Job Site, shall be removed by Contractor from
the Job Site at Contractor’s own cost and
expense.
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3.8.2
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If
Contractor or any Subcontractor defaults or neglects to carry out the
Scope of Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and Contractor
fails within a reasonable period of time (as reasonably determined by FPL)
after it knows or should have known of such default or neglects to
commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence
and promptness, FPL may, without prejudice to other remedies FPL may have
under this Agreement, correct such deficiencies. In such event,
an appropriate Change Order shall be issued deducting from payments then
or thereafter due to Contractor the reasonable cost of correcting such
deficiencies, including reasonable compensation for the costs to enforce
this provision (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and any consultant’s
additional services and reasonable expenses made necessary by such
default, neglect or failure. If payments then or thereafter due
to Contractor are not sufficient to cover such amounts, Contractor shall
pay the difference to FPL within three (3) days from FPL’s request
therefor.
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3.8.3
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Contractor
shall correct any and all deficiencies as required by the Contract
Documents notwithstanding any actual or possible legal obligation or duty
of a Subcontractor concerning same and nothing contained in this Section
shall modify Contractor’s obligation to achieve Final Acceptance in
accordance with the Contract
Documents.
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3.9
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Clean-Up.
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3.9.1
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Without
limiting the provisions of Section 3.16, Environmental Matters, Contractor
shall at all times keep the Job Site reasonably free from waste, rubbish
and Hazardous Material, other than Pre-Existing Hazardous Material,
relating to its Work. Contractor shall maintain the Job Site in
a neat and orderly condition throughout the performance of the
Work. Contractor shall employ sufficient personnel to clean its
office and FPL’s office at the Job Site and work areas each working day
and shall cooperate with the other Persons working at the Job Site to keep
the Job Site clean.
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3.9.2
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Prior
to the Final Acceptance Date or as soon as practicable after the
termination of this Agreement by FPL in accordance with the provisions of
Article XV, TERMINATION, Contractor
shall:
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(a)
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Remove
all Contractor Equipment from the Job Site (other than equipment, supplies
and materials necessary or useful to the operation or maintenance of the
Plant and Equipment and equipment, supplies and materials directed by FPL
to remain at the Job Site until completion of the
Plant);
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(b)
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Clean
out all pits, pipes, xxxxxxxx and
conduits;
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(c)
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Tear
down and remove all temporary structures on the Job Site built by it or
its Subcontractors and restore such areas to a condition consistent with
that of a newly constructed photovoltaic solar power plant, except as
required by Applicable Law, Section 3.16.4, Protected Areas, or any other
provision of this Agreement; and
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(d)
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Remove
all waste, rubbish and Hazardous Material from and around the Job Site,
except that Contractor shall not be required to excavate, remove,
transport or otherwise dispose of:
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(i)
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Pre-Existing
Hazardous Material on the Job Site, other than as set forth in Section
3.16.1(d); and
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(ii)
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Any
waste, rubbish or Hazardous Material caused by FPL or its
representatives.
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3.10
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Obtaining,
Maintaining and Identifying
Permits
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3.10.1
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Contractor
shall, and shall cause its Subcontractors to comply with, all Applicable
Permits, including FPL Permits and Contractor
Permits. Contractor shall timely obtain and maintain all
Contractor Permits. In addition, Contractor shall timely
prepare and submit to the applicable Government Authority all engineering
and construction related submittals, reports and other items (including
those set forth in Appendix A, Scope of Work) required to maintain and
comply with any FPL Permit and provide all assistance reasonably requested
by FPL in connection with FPL’s efforts to obtain the FPL Permits,
including, without limitation, witnesses testimony, depositions,
preparation and submission of exhibits, reports or submittals, technical
calculations and attending meetings; provided that FPL shall provide
Contractor, at no cost to FPL, with all information, documentation and
assistance reasonably requested by Contractor to permit Contractor to
comply with the provisions of this Section 3.10.1. In the event
that any Applicable Permit is required for the Plant or to perform the
Work that is not identified in the Contract Documents, Contractor or FPL,
as applicable, shall promptly, after it becomes aware of the need for such
Applicable Permit, notify the other Party that such Applicable Permit is
required. If such permit is of a nature typically obtained by
contractors in power projects, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and
expense, be obligated to obtain and maintain such Applicable Permit on
behalf of FPL. Otherwise, FPL shall obtain and maintain such Applicable
Permit.
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3.10.2
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All
Applicable Permits (other than any building permits (but excluding any
applicable occupancy certificates) or other Applicable Permits designated
as either “To be issued in the name of Contractor” or “To be issued in the
name of FPL and Contractor” on Appendix A, Scope of Work, or Appendix M,
FPL Permits) shall be issued in the name of FPL unless otherwise required
by Applicable Law or such Applicable Permit. If any Contractor
Permit (or application therefor) is in the name of FPL or otherwise
requires action by FPL, FPL shall, upon the request of Contractor, sign
such application or take such action as reasonably
appropriate.
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3.10.3
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FPL
reserves the right to review any such application of Contractor; provided,
however, that FPL’s exercise of such right shall not under any
circumstances be considered an approval of the necessity, effect or
contents of such application or related permit. Contractor
shall deliver to FPL true and complete copies of all Applicable Permits
obtained by Contractor upon its receipt thereof. Contractor
shall use best efforts to identify in writing to FPL all Applicable
Permits and other government requirements for performance of the Work not
identified in the Contract Documents, or shall confirm in writing that, to
the best of Contractor’s knowledge, there are no such Applicable Permits
or other government requirements other than as identified in the Contract
Documents prior to the date of this
Agreement.
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3.11
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Labor.
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3.11.1
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General. Contractor
shall be responsible for retaining all Labor necessary for it to perform
its obligations hereunder and comply with the provisions hereof, all in
accordance with Applicable Laws. Contractor shall be
responsible for all costs incurred in complying with this Section 3.11, or
otherwise associated with its Labor, including, without limitation, costs
incurred by any member of its Labor, whether by direct contract or
subcontract, for medical treatment, transport and accommodation as a
result of injuries or illness arising from engagement or employment in the
execution of the Work.
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3.11.2
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Engagement
of Labor. Contractor shall make its own arrangements for
the engagement of all Labor in connection with the Contract Documents and
the performance of the Work. Contractor shall employ in the
performance of the Work only Labor, whether supervisors, skilled workers
or laborers, who are competent to perform their assigned duties in a safe
and secure manner and shall use all reasonable efforts to cause its
Subcontractors and Vendors to adhere to the same standard with respect to
their Labor. Contractor agrees, where required by Applicable
Law, to employ only licensed personnel in good standing with their
respective trades and licensing authorities to perform engineering,
design, architectural and other professional services in the performance
of the Work. All such professional services shall be performed
with the degree of care, safety, skill and responsibility customary among
such licensed personnel. All Labor shall have received formal
documented training, to the extent required by Applicable Standards, in
their area of expertise and, if applicable,
certification.
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3.11.3
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Identification. Contractor
shall identify each member of its and its Subcontractor’s and Vendor’s
Labor in accordance with the standards and procedures that are mutually
acceptable to the Parties.
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3.11.4
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Supply
of Services for Labor. Contractor shall provide and
maintain at the Job Site, in accordance with Applicable Laws and
Applicable Permits, such accommodations, services and amenities as
necessary for all Labor employed for the purpose of or in connection with
the Contract Documents, including all water supply (both for drinking and
other purposes), electricity supply, sanitation, safety, security, fire
prevention and fire-fighting equipment, refuse disposal systems and
other requirements in connection with such accommodations or
amenities.
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3.11.5
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Alcohol
and Drugs. Contractor shall not possess, consume,
import, sell, give, barter or otherwise dispose of any alcoholic beverages
or drugs (excluding drugs for proper medical purposes and then only in
accordance with Applicable Law) at the Job Site, or permit or suffer any
such possession, consumption, importation, sale, gift, barter or disposal
by its Subcontractors, agents or Labor and shall at all times assure that
the Job Site is kept free of all such substances. Contractor
shall immediately identify and remove from its or its Subcontractors’
employment at the Job Site any person (whether in the charge of Contractor
or any Subcontractor) who is in possession of or under the influence of
any dangerous or controlled drug, alcohol or other such substance at any
time during such person’s performance of any portion of the Work,
excluding any person using a prescription drug under supervision and
approval from a medical doctor, or any other person who does or whose
actions may create any unsafe condition or other situation that may cause
damage or harm to any person or
property.
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3.11.6
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Arms
and Ammunition. Except as required for Job Site
security, Contractor shall not possess, give, barter or otherwise dispose
of, to any person or persons, any arms or ammunition of any kind at the
Job Site, or permit or suffer the same as aforesaid and shall at all times
assure that the Job Site is kept free from arms and
ammunition.
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3.11.7
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Disorderly
Conduct. Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct
and deeds of its Labor and its Subcontractors’ Labor relating to the
Contract Documents and the consequences thereof. Contractor
shall at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any
unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by or among such Labor and for the
preservation of peace, protection and safety of Persons and property in
the area of the Job Site against the same. Contractor shall not
interfere with any members of any authorized police, military or security
force in the execution of their
duties.
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3.11.8
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General
Management of Employees. Subject to FPL’s rights as set
forth in Section 3.11.11, Replacement at FPL’s Request, Contractor shall
preserve its rights to exercise and shall exercise its management rights
in
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SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
performing the Work. Such management rights shall include the rights to hire, discharge, promote and transfer employees; to select and remove foremen or other persons at other levels of supervision; to establish and enforce reasonable standards of production; to introduce, to the extent feasible, labor saving equipment and materials; to determine the number of craftsmen necessary to perform a task, job or project; and to establish, maintain and enforce rules and regulations conducive to efficient and productive operations. |
3.11.9
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Labor
Disputes. Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to
minimize the risk of labor-related delays or disruption of the progress of
the Work. Contractor shall promptly take any and all reasonable
steps that may be available in connection with the resolution of
violations of collective bargaining agreements or labor jurisdictional
disputes, including the filing of appropriate processes with any court or
administrative agency having jurisdiction to settle, enjoin or award
damages resulting from violations of collective bargaining agreements or
labor jurisdictional disputes. Contractor shall advise FPL
promptly, in writing, of any actual or threatened labor dispute of which
Contractor has knowledge that might materially affect the performance of
the Work by Contractor or by any of its Subcontractors or
Vendors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the settlement of
strikes, walkouts, lockouts or other labor disputes shall be at the
discretion of the Party having the difficulty, except as expressly
provided for in Section 14.1, Definition of Force Majeure
Event.
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3.11.10
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Personnel
Documents. Contractor shall ensure that all its
personnel and personnel of any Subcontractors or Vendors performing the
Work are, and at all times shall be, in possession of all such documents
(including, without limitation, visas, driver’s licenses and work permits)
as may be required by any and all Applicable
Laws.
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3.11.11
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Replacement
at FPL’s Request. Within one (1) day after request by
FPL, Contractor shall remove from the Job Site and performance of the
Work, and shall cause any Subcontractor or Vendor to remove from the Job
Site and performance of the Work, any Person performing the Work whom FPL
determines, in its sole discretion, to be creating a safety hazard or a
material risk of either: (i) non-achievement of Mechanical
Completion or Provisional Acceptance; or (ii) material non-performance by
Contractor in accordance with this Agreement. In addition,
Contractor shall include in each subcontract a provision that requires
each Subcontractor and Vendor to remove any employee or independent
contractor of such Subcontractor or Vendor used in the Work or in such
Subcontractor’s and Vendor’s warranty obligations within one (1) day after
receiving notice from FPL to remove such employee or independent
contractor.
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3.12
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Project
Management and
Contractor’s
Representative.
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3.12.1
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Project
Management. Contractor has designated a management team
as set forth on Appendix O, Project Management Team, and any future
members of the management team must be approved by FPL in writing prior to
his/her designation, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. During the performance of the Work from the Initial
Site Mobilization and thereafter, Contractor shall maintain continuously
at the Job Site adequate management, supervisory, administrative, security
and technical personnel, including the Contractor Site Manager, to ensure
expeditious and competent handling of all matters related to the Work,
according to its determination of the staffing required for this
purpose. Contractor will not re-assign, remove or replace the
Contractor Project Manager, Contractor Project Engineering Manager or
Contractor Site Manager without FPL’s prior written consent, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. Contractor shall promptly
replace its Contractor Project Manager, Contractor Project Engineering
Manager or Contractor Site Manager, upon written request of FPL, if such
individual is disorderly or if in FPL’s opinion, such individual is
otherwise incompetent for his position and
responsibilities.
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3.12.2
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Contractor’s
Representative. Contractor shall appoint one individual
(the “Contractor’s Representative”), with the prior written consent of
FPL, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, who shall be authorized to
act on behalf of Contractor and with whom FPL may consult at all
reasonable times, and whose instructions, requests and decisions in
writing will be binding upon Contractor. Contractor shall not
remove or replace such representative without prior written notice to
FPL.
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SOLAR
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(continued)
3.13
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Temporary
Office Quarters.
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3.13.1
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During
the performance of the Work from the Initial Site Mobilization and
thereafter, Contractor shall maintain, at a reasonable location designated
by FPL, a suitable office at the Property Site at or near the site of the
Work which shall be the headquarters of Contractor’s Representative
designated pursuant to Section 3.12, Project Management and Contractor’s
Representative, above.
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3.13.2
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Contractor
shall provide FPL’s representatives with office space, including all
utilities, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, contemporaneously
with the existence of Contractor’s site office specified in paragraph (a)
above, which office space shall be subject to the approval of FPL and be
in compliance with the requirements therefore in Appendix A, SCOPE OF
WORK. Contractor shall properly maintain such offices and shall
employ sufficient personnel to clean such office each working day that
such offices are used. Contractor shall be responsible for
paying all utility deposits and charges, other than long distance
telephone charges related to calls made by FPL and its representatives,
related to such offices for FPL.
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3.14
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Cooperation
with Other Contractors/Community.
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3.14.1
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Contractor
acknowledges that work may be performed by others at the Job Site during
the execution of Work under this Agreement. Contractor further
acknowledges that FPL, through itself or through its employees,
subcontractors or agents, will continue to work and perform activities in
connection therewith at and around the Job Site during the execution of
the Work under this Agreement. Contractor shall cooperate and
cause its Subcontractors and Vendors to cooperate with FPL and other
unrelated contractors who may be working at or near the Job Site in order
to assure that neither Contractor, nor any of its Subcontractors or
Vendors unreasonably hinders or increases, or makes more difficult than
necessary the work being done by FPL and other unrelated
contractors. Contractor agrees to perform the Work in full
cooperation with such others and to permit, without charge, reasonable
access to, and use of, the Job Site and the Work, by said others or by
FPL, whether such Work is partially or entirely complete, when, in the
judgment of FPL, such access or use is necessary for the performance and
completion of the work of others. All material and labor shall
be furnished, and the Work performed, at such time or times as shall be
for the best interest of all contractors concerned, to the end that all
Work, and the work of any separate contractor, will be properly
coordinated and completed in accordance with the applicable schedules and
the times of completion required by the Contract
Documents.
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3.14.2
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In
addition to complying with all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits,
Contractor shall use reasonable efforts, and cause its Subcontractors and
Vendors to use their reasonable efforts, to assist FPL in creating,
assessing and carrying out programs which shall, during all phases of the
Work, minimize the impacts upon the host community caused by the
construction of the Project. Such programs shall
include: (i) sequencing of the Work so as to minimize the
impacts of noise and dust at and around the Job Site; and (ii) using local
labor and other resources whenever possible and cost
effective.
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3.15
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Protection
and Safety.
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3.15.1
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Prior
to the Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor shall be responsible for
the security, protection and safety of all Persons (including members of
the public and the employees, agents, contractors, consultants and
representatives of FPL, the Financing Parties, Contractor and its
Subcontractors and Vendors, and other contractors and subcontractors) and
all public and private property (including structures, sewers and service
facilities above and below ground, along, beneath, above, across or near
the Job Site) that are at or near the Job Site or that are in any manner
affected by the performance of the Work. As of the Provisional
Acceptance Date, FPL shall have operational control over the
Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall remain
responsible for the security, protection and safety of all Persons
performing any portion of the Work at the direction of Contractor as well
as any damage to property caused directly or indirectly by Contractor’s
negligent acts or omissions and/or failure to comply with the provisions
of the Contract Documents while on the Job
Site.
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3.15.2
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Contractor
shall initiate and maintain reasonable safety precautions and accident
prevention programs for the Job Site and in the performance of the Work,
which shall be in compliance with all Applicable Laws and Applicable
Permits, to prevent injury to persons or damage to property on, about or
adjacent to the Job
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(continued)
Site and in the performance of the Work. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Contractor shall furnish and maintain all necessary safety equipment such as barriers, signs, warning lights and guards as required to provide adequate protection to persons and property. In addition, Contractor shall give reasonable notice to owners of public and private property and utilities when such property is susceptible to injury or damage through the performance of the Work and shall make all necessary arrangements with such owners relative to the removal and replacement of protection of such property or utilities. |
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Contractor
shall provide FPL, within five (5) Days following its occurrence, with
written:
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(a)
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Notification
of all Occupational Safety and Health Act recordable
events;
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(b)
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Notifications
and copies of all citations by Government Authorities concerning accidents
or safety violations at the Job
Site;
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(c)
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Reports
of near misses at the Job Site; and
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(d)
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Copies
of written accident reports for lost time
accidents.
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Contractor
shall promptly deliver to FPL any written communication with any
Government Authority or insurance company (including any notices) with
respect to accidents that occur at the Job
Site.
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3.16
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Environmental
Matters.
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3.16.1
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Hazardous
Material. Contractor shall, and shall cause its
Subcontractors and Vendors to, comply with all Applicable Laws relating to
Hazardous Material and all Applicable Permits. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing:
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Contractor
shall, and shall cause its Subcontractors and Vendors to, apply for,
obtain, maintain and renew all Contractor Permits, and comply with all
Applicable Permits, in any case, as required by Applicable Laws regarding
Hazardous Material that are necessary, customary or advisable for the
performance of the Work. Contractor shall, and shall cause its
Subcontractors and Vendors to, have an independent Environmental
Protection Agency identification number for disposal of Hazardous Material
under the Contract Documents if and as required under Applicable Laws or
Applicable Permits.
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Contractor
shall conduct its activities under the Contract Documents, and shall cause
each of its Subcontractors to conduct its activities, in a manner designed
to prevent pollution of the environment or any other release of any
Hazardous Material by Contractor and its Subcontractors and Vendors in a
manner or at a level requiring remediation pursuant to any Applicable
Law.
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Contractor
shall not cause or allow the release or disposal of Hazardous Material at
the Job Site, bring Hazardous Material to the Job Site, or transport
Hazardous Material from the Job Site, except in accordance with Applicable
Law and Applicable Permits. Contractor shall be responsible for
the management of and proper disposal of all Hazardous Material brought
onto or generated at the Job Site by it or its Subcontractors or Vendors,
if any. Contractor shall cause all such Hazardous Material
brought onto or generated at the Job Site by it or its Subcontractors or
Vendors, if any, to be:
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Transported
only by carriers maintaining valid permits and operating in compliance
with such permits and laws regarding Hazardous Material pursuant to
manifest and shipping documents identifying only Contractor as the
generator of waste or person who arranged for waste disposal;
and
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Treated
and disposed of only at treatment, storage and disposal facilities
maintaining valid permits operating in compliance with such permits and
laws regarding Hazardous Material, from which, to the best of Contractor’s
knowledge, there has been and will be no release of Hazardous
Material.
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Contractor
shall submit to FPL a list of all Hazardous Material to be brought onto or
generated at the Job Site prior to bringing or generating such Hazardous
Material onto or
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at the Job Site. Contractor shall keep FPL informed as to the status of all Hazardous Material on the Job Site and disposal of all Hazardous Material from the Job Site. |
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If
Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or Vendors releases any Hazardous
Material on, at, or from the Job Site, or becomes aware of any Person who
has stored, released or disposed of Hazardous Material on, at, or from the
Job Site during the Work, Contractor shall immediately notify FPL in
writing. If Contractor’s Work involved the area where such
release occurred, Contractor shall immediately stop any Work affecting the
area. Contractor shall, at its sole cost and
expense, diligently proceed to take all necessary or desirable remedial
action to clean up fully the contamination caused by
any:
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Release
by Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or Vendors of any Pre-Existing
Hazardous Material; and
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(ii)
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Hazardous
Material that was brought onto or generated at the Job Site by Contractor
or any of its Subcontractors or Vendors, whether on or off the Job
Site.
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If
Contractor discovers any Pre-Existing Hazardous Material that has been
stored, released or disposed of at the Property Site, Contractor shall
immediately notify FPL in writing. If Contractor’s Work
involves the area where such a discovery was made, Contractor shall
immediately stop any Work affecting the area and FPL shall determine a
reasonable course of action. Contractor shall not, and shall
cause its Subcontractors and Vendors to not, take any action that may
exacerbate any such contamination.
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Contractor
shall be solely responsible for remedial action to clean up fully the
contamination referenced in Section 3.16.1(d). If so requested
by FPL, Contractor shall cooperate with and assist FPL in making the Job
Site available for taking necessary remedial steps to clean up any such
contamination at FPL’s expense as determined in accordance with Section
6.3, Changes to Contract Price; Disputes, of Article VI, CHANGE ORDERS.
Contractor shall promptly deliver to FPL any notice or violation, letter
of non-compliance or similar communication from any Government
Authority.
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3.16.2
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Waste
Treatment and Disposal. Without limiting the
foregoing:
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Toxic Waste and Industrial
Hazards: Contractor shall be responsible for the proper
management and disposal of all toxic waste and industrial hazards brought
onto or generated at the Job Site by it or its Subcontractors or Vendors,
if any. Contractor shall, and shall cause its Subcontractors
and Vendors to, comply with all Applicable Laws, Applicable Permits and
applicable safety standards related to the treatment, storage, disposal,
transportation and handling of toxic wastes and industrial
hazards. Contractor shall not store or dispose of toxic wastes
and industrial hazards near groundwater, surface water or drainage
systems. Liquid wastes shall not be dumped onto the ground or
in any groundwater, surface water or drainage systems. All
waste oil and grease resulting from construction activities shall be
collected and disposed of in a manner that prevents contamination to soil,
ground water, and surface water, and incinerated if
possible. Vehicle maintenance shall be conducted in safe areas
away from watercourses and oil or fluid runoff shall be collected in
grease traps. Toxic waste and industrial hazard storage
containers shall be well-labeled.
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Sanitary and Solid
Waste: Contractor shall take appropriate measures in
accordance with the Applicable Law and Applicable Permits for the
treatment and disposal of sanitary and solid waste, and in particular,
Contractor shall perform the Work in such a manner so as to protect
environmentally sensitive areas and water supplies. Run-off
from disposal sites shall be
curtailed.
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Fuel
Storage. The location, facilities, safety measures and
environmental and pollution control in connection with storage of fuel or
like substances shall comply with all Applicable Laws and Applicable
Permits.
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3.16.4
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Protected
Areas. Contractor acknowledges that portions of the
Property Site may be wetlands or other protected areas (“Protected Areas”)
as indicated on the survey to be provided by FPL pursuant to Section 4.7,
Description of Property Site, of Article IV, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF
FPL. Certain of these Protected Areas, if designated on such
survey, do not constitute a part of the Job Site. Contractor
shall erect a temporary barrier or other blockade to isolate Protected
Areas and protect such areas from impact by any
Work. Contractor shall not allow any Work to be conducted in or
otherwise interfere with or impact such Protected
Areas. Contractor shall, and shall cause its Subcontractors and
Vendors to, comply with the Environmental
Resource Plan and all permits, rules, regulations and all other Applicable
Laws and Applicable Permits in connection with the Protected Areas on or
adjacent to the Property
Site.
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3.17
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Fire
Prevention.
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3.17.1
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Contractor
shall be responsible for providing adequate fire prevention and protection
at the Job Site and shall take all reasonable precautions to minimize the
risk of fire at the Job Site. Contractor shall provide
instruction to the Labor in fire prevention control and shall provide
appropriate fire-fighting and fire protection equipment and systems at the
Job Site.
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3.17.2
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Contractor
shall promptly collect and remove combustible debris and waste material
from the Job Site in accordance with Applicable Laws and Applicable
Permits, and shall not permit such debris and material to
accumulate. Contractor shall control the usage of fires for any
purpose in the vicinity of the Work and shall agree upon the
appropriateness of any such fires with FPL. Any areas of
vegetation damaged by fire which are reasonably determined by FPL to have
been initiated by Contractor’s or Subcontractors’ Labor shall be
recultivated and otherwise rehabilitated by Contractor, at Contractor’s
expense.
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3.17.3
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Contractor
will complete all systems, procedures and Equipment constituting the Plant
fire protection system as necessary during construction to protect Work in
progress, in particular with regard to fuel and other flammable
materials.
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3.18
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Religious
and Archaeological Resources
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In the
event any archaeological or religious sites, places, monuments or areas are
discovered or identified by Contractor during the performance of Work under the
Contract Documents, Contractor shall leave such sites untouched and protected by
fencing and shall immediately stop any Work affecting the
area. Contractor shall notify FPL of any such discovery as soon as
practicable, and Contractor shall carry out FPL’s instructions for dealing with
the same. All fossils, coins, articles of value or antiquity and
structures and other remains or things of geological, archaeological,
historical, religious, cultural or similar interest discovered on the Job Site
shall, as between FPL and Contractor, be deemed to be the absolute property of
FPL. Contractor shall prevent its and its Subcontractors’ and
Vendors’ Labor and any other Persons from removing or damaging any such article
or thing.
3.19
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Reports,
Plans and Manuals.
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3.19.1
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Status
Reports. Within ten (10) days after the beginning of
each month, commencing with the month following the date of this
Agreement, Contractor shall prepare and submit to FPL written progress
reports, in accordance with the requirements of Appendix B, Project
Schedule and Reporting Requirements, which include a description of the
progress and status of the Work compared to the Project Schedule, the
status of Equipment and other scheduled deliveries, the Subcontractors’
activities and engineering, procurement and construction
progress. In addition, each such progress report will provide
cost information regarding backcharges and a summary of any Changes
executed by the Parties as of the date of such report. A
reasonable number of photographs shall also be included reasonably
documenting the construction progress. Each photograph
shall show the date, Contractor’s name and description of the view
taken. In accordance with Section 5.3, Project Schedule, of
Article V, PROJECT SCHEDULE, Contractor shall also report any events which
may affect the Project Schedule, including any Force Majeure Events, liens
on the Property Site or the Project, or any asserted violations of
Applicable Laws.
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Reporting
of Accidents. Contractor shall report in writing to FPL
(and, to the extent required by any Applicable Law or Applicable Permit,
the appropriate Government Authority) details of any significant safety
event or accident required to be reported under U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety &
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Health Administration standards that is on or about the Job Site as soon as possible after its occurrence, but in any event not later than forty-eight (48) hours after such accident occurs. In the case of any fatality or serious injury or accident, Contractor shall, in addition, notify FPL (and, to the extent required by any Applicable Law or Applicable Permit, the appropriate Government Authority) immediately. |
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Procedures
Manual. No later than forty-five (45) days following the
date hereof, Contractor shall prepare and submit to FPL a procedures
manual that describes the administrative procedures to be used by Contractor
and FPL for interfacing during the performance of the Work (the
“Procedures Manual”). Contractor shall either promptly make
changes to the Procedures Manual suggested by FPL or negotiate and resolve
in good faith with FPL such changes. Upon approval of the
Procedures Manual by the Parties, the Parties shall comply with the
provisions thereof. The Procedures Manual may be changed from
time to time with the approval of the Parties. Contractor shall
provide six (6) copies, as well as an electronic copy, of the Procedures
Manual to FPL.
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3.19.4
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Health
Plan, Safety Plan and Environmental Plan. No later than
thirty (30) days prior to Initial Site Mobilization, Contractor shall
prepare and submit to FPL:
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(a)
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A
health plan that includes health, first aid facility/area with qualified
attendant and emergency procedures to be used at the Job Site (the “Health
Plan”);
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(b)
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An
environmental plan (the “Environmental Plan” as more particularly
described in Appendix A, Scope of Work) that
includes:
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(i)
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A
Hazardous Material, waste and industrial hazards management and disposal
program which details the controlled usage and treatment of all Hazardous
Material, toxic wastes, industrial hazards, sanitary waste, solid waste
and other waste brought onto, used or produced at the Job Site or in
relation to the Work and outlines a management structure for carrying out
the specific provisions of such
program;
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(ii)
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An
environmental protection and management program, including, without
limitation, a sediment and erosion control
program
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(iii)
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A
revegetation program, with a Change Order related thereto;
and
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(iv)
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The
description, location and drawings of construction facilities and
temporary works; and
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(c)
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A
safety plan substantially in the form of Appendix Z, Form of Safety Plan,
which shall include an acknowledgement by Contractor that Contractor shall
at all times remain in compliance with all federal, state and local safety
codes (the “Safety Plan”).
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Each
of the Health Plan, Environmental Plan and Safety Plan shall be consistent
with all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits and shall be submitted to
FPL for review and comment. Contractor shall either promptly
make changes to such Health Plan, Environmental Plan or Safety Plan
incorporating the comments of FPL or negotiate and resolve in good faith
with FPL any such changes. Contractor shall comply and ensure that its
Subcontractors comply with the Health Plan, Environmental Plan, Safety
Plan, the Safe and Secure Workplace Policy, the Project Loss Manual and
the Environmental Control Program.
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3.19.5
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Meetings. During
the performance of the Scope of Work, Contractor and FPL shall, at a
minimum, conduct meetings each month at a mutually convenient time and
date for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the Scope of Work, the
latest progress reports, the Health Plan, the Environmental Plan, the
Safety Plan, Quality Assurance Program, Contractor’s and Subcontractors’
adherence to the Scope of Work and the Project Schedule as well as the
status of any claims on the Project and claims submitted pursuant to the
terms of the Contract Documents. Contractor shall prepare
detailed minutes of each such meeting, in form and content acceptable to
FPL, and shall distribute same to FPL within five (5) days after such
meeting.
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3.19.6
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Contractor
Not Relieved of Duties or Responsibilities. Neither the
submission to or approval by FPL of progress and other reports, plans and
manuals, nor the provision of general descriptions shall relieve
Contractor of any of its duties or responsibilities under the Contract
Documents.
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3.19.7
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Quality
Assurance Program.
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(a)
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Contractor
shall use effective quality assurance programs (collectively, the “Quality
Assurance Program”), which such
programs:
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(i)
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Propose
the manner in which Contractor intends to achieve the highest standards in
the performance of the entire Scope of
Work;
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(ii)
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Shall
be acceptable to FPL; and
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(iii)
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Shall
be consistent with the requirements of Appendix Y, Form of Quality
Assurance Programs, and Appendix A, Scope of Work, in performing the
Work.
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(b)
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Within
thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement, Contractor shall
provide to FPL a description of the Quality Assurance Program, which shall
be substantially in the form of Appendix Y, Form of Quality Assurance
Programs, (the “Quality Control Manual”), to be used by Contractor in the
performance of the Work. The Quality Control Manual shall also include all
proposed types of Critical Parameters that Contractor shall define as the
Scope of Work progresses. “Critical Parameters” are defined as
construction critical dimensions, commissioning critical set-points,
critical alignments and process critical set-ups for Equipment,
sub-systems, systems and the Plant, as mutually agreed to by the
Parties.
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(c)
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As
soon as the Critical Parameters have been finalized, Contractor shall
include the same in the Project Schedule. Contractor shall
provide FPL with tentative dates for the performance of Critical
Parameters, which dates shall be updated monthly, and shall also provide
FPL with twenty-four (24) hour written notice prior to performance of any
Critical Parameters. FPL will review and provide comments to
such programs in writing within thirty (30) days after submission by
Contractor.
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(d)
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If
FPL’s comments are reasonable changes to the quality assurance programs
submitted by Contractor, Contractor will effect such changes at no
additional cost to FPL and resubmit such programs to FPL within ten (10)
days after Contractor receives FPL’s comments. FPL will have
ten (10) days after such resubmission to review and provide comments to
such programs resubmitted by Contractor. Such procedure shall
continue with the same ten (10) day time periods until FPL accepts such
programs. If FPL fails to respond within any of the applicable
periods specified above, FPL shall be deemed to have agreed to the last
such programs submitted by Contractor. If applicable,
Contractor shall also submit verification of ISO 9001
qualification.
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(e)
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Contractor’s
program shall address how improvement actions will be applied on the
Project’s processes, products and services. Contractor shall
also have in place a formal system of collecting, reviewing and evaluating
corrective and preventive actions from a lessons learned process that will
ensure desirable changes regarding engineering, procurement, construction,
start-up, turnover or operation feedback from recently completed (or in
process projects) are incorporated.
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(f)
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A
post award (pre-production) meeting shall be held at Contractor’s facility
to demonstrate Contractor’s understanding of the quality and quality
assurance requirements, and present their methods of complying with these
requirements.
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3.20
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Drawings,
Engineering Data and Other Materials.
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3.20.1
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All
Drawings, Final Plans, reports and other information (except financial,
accounting and payroll records) furnished to Contractor, or prepared by
it, its Subcontractors or others in connection with the performance of the
Work, whenever provided, shall be kept by Contractor in an orderly and
catalogued fashion for reference by FPL during the performance by
Contractor of the Work. Contractor shall maintain at the
Property Site at least one (1) copy of all Drawings, Final Plans, Change
Orders and other modifications in good order and marked to record all
changes made during performance of the Work, including, without
limitation, all field deviations from the construction
drawings. As a condition precedent to Final
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3.20.2
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Final
Plans (in both hard copy and magnetic media at no extra charge to FPL), if
not furnished earlier, shall be furnished to FPL upon Contractor’s request
for a Final Acceptance Certificate or upon the earlier termination of this
Agreement. Contractor and any of its Subcontractors, as
applicable, may retain copies all such documents for their records,
subject to the confidentiality provisions of this
Agreement.
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3.20.3
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Within
ninety (90) days after the date of this Agreement, Contractor shall
furnish FPL (in electronic format whenever available) with conceptual
engineering drawings and the specifications pertaining to the electric
generators and step-up transformers of the Plant, including demonstrations
that the:
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(a)
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Requirements
for reactive supply facilities at the Plant will be met;
and
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(b)
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Plant
will meet the guidelines and performance standards set forth in the
Contract Documents and the Operating
Guidelines.
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3.20.4
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Contractor
shall submit all Drawings in electronic format to FPL in accordance with
Appendix A, Scope of Work, for review and comment as provided in the Scope
of Work. Based upon FPL’s comments, if any, Contractor shall
resolve FPL’s comments. Contractor shall revise such Drawings
from time to time, as required to reflect any changes, in the actual
installation of any individual Equipment or system or the Plant as a
whole. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, FPL’s review and/or acceptance of the Drawings, or any portion
thereof, shall not in any way relieve Contractor of any of its obligations
or warranties set forth herein, including, but not limited to, its full
responsibility for the accuracy of the dimensions, details, integrity and
quality of the Drawings.
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3.21
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Operating
and Maintenance Manuals
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Contractor
shall supply FPL with manuals and/or handbooks (in electronic format) which
provide, either in a single manual or handbook or collectively, complete
operating and maintenance instructions (including inventories of spare parts and
tools and parts lists with ordering instructions) for each major piece of
Equipment and system of the Plant. Each such manual and handbook
shall comply with the requirements of the Scope of Work and the guidelines
contained in Appendix L, including with respect to matters such as quantity,
content and the time when such manuals are to be supplied to FPL, and shall be
substantially complete and delivered to FPL prior to Mechanical Completion in
order to support training of personnel and start-up and testing of the
Plant.
3.22
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Training
of O&M Personnel.
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3.22.1
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During
the construction of the Plant, and at least ninety (90) days prior to the
Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor shall provide, at its own expense,
a training program in Plant operation and maintenance for FPL’s Plant
personnel and the O&M Contractor’s Plant personnel (collectively,
“O&M Personnel”). The training program provided by
Contractor shall be subject to FPL’s prior written approval and
shall:
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(a)
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Include
classroom and field training;
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(b)
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Include
all manuals, drawings, and other educational materials necessary or
desirable for the adequate training of O&M Personnel;
and
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(c)
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Establish
quality controls so that O&M Personnel are suitably trained and
capable of operating and maintaining the Plant after Provisional
Acceptance.
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Representatives
of manufacturers of Equipment shall be utilized to provide specialized
training for such Equipment where deemed necessary by the
Parties. All training programs conducted in accordance with
this Section 3.22, shall be videotaped and made available to FPL in
electronic format.
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3.22.2
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Contractor
shall make every reasonable effort to use the O&M Personnel during
Plant start-up and initial operation; however, neither FPL nor O&M
Contractor shall be obligated to:
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(a)
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Supply
personnel for the construction of the Plant;
nor
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(b)
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Provide
during Plant start-up and initial operation more O&M Personnel than
the number of O&M Personnel FPL and O&M Contractor would use
during normal Plant operation as determined by FPL. Contractor
shall have complete responsibility for directing, coordinating, monitoring
and supervising O&M Personnel during Plant start-up and initial Plant
operations.
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3.22.3
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In
addition, Contractor shall:
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(a)
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Remain
solely responsible for performing the Work in accordance with this
Agreement, including Contractor’s obligation to achieve Mechanical
Completion, achieve Provisional Acceptance by the Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date and achieve Final Acceptance, regardless of
any act, omission, failure, non-achievement, or non-performance of the
O&M Personnel;
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(b)
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Remain
fully responsible for all acts and omissions of the O&M Personnel in
connection with the commissioning and operation of the Plant until the
Provisional Acceptance Date as fully as if Contractor had independently
engaged such O&M Personnel; and
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(c)
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Be
responsible for all acts and omissions of the O&M Personnel after the
Provisional Acceptance Date if such acts or omissions are taken at the
direction of Contractor.
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3.22.4
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The
cost of the O&M Personnel’s travel, lodging, food and other living
expenses shall be borne by FPL. Contractor shall have the right
to require FPL to remove O&M Personnel from the Job Site if Contractor
reasonably believes that any such O&M Personnel is unable to properly
perform its obligations in connection with the commissioning and operation
of the Plant and Contractor provides FPL a written explanation of its
reasons for exercising the removal rights granted to it hereunder;
provided that the failure of such O&M Personnel to perform their
obligations or the removal of any O&M Personnel pursuant to this
Section 3.22, shall not relieve Contractor of any of its obligations
hereunder.
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3.23
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Accounting
Information;
Financial Reporting
Requirements
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3.23.1
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During
the term of this Agreement and continuing for five (5) years after the
Final Acceptance Date, Contractor will provide FPL with any reasonably
necessary assistance, including providing all documents, cost information
and other information that FPL believes necessary, in a form reasonably
acceptable to FPL, for FPL’s federal, state or local tax filings,
exemptions or positions advocated by FPL, including, without limitation,
sales, use and property taxes; provided, however, that such access to cost
information not otherwise made available to FPL pursuant to the terms
hereof shall be disclosed to an independent auditor of FPL’s choice that
agrees to keep secret from FPL, Contractor’s cost and other competitively
sensitive information.
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3.23.2
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Unless
otherwise publicly available, Contractor shall as soon as available, but
in any event within sixty (60) days after each of the first three (3)
quarters of each calendar year, deliver to FPL a copy of the complete
unaudited balance sheet for such quarter for the *** prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and certified by
the Chief Financial Officer of ***. Unless otherwise publicly
available, Contractor shall as soon as available, but in any event within
ninety (90) days after December 31 of each year, deliver to FPL a copy of
the complete audited financial statements for such year with an
unqualified opinion for the *** prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
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3.24
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Contractor
Taxes.
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3.24.1
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Except
for FPL Taxes, Contractor shall, as required by applicable law, pay and
administer any and all Taxes and duties incurred or payable in connection
with the Work, including, without limitation, taxes based on or related to
the income, receipts, capital or net worth of Contractor, Contractor’s or
its Subcontractors’ or Vendors’ Labor or income, except for FPL Taxes
(collectively, “Contractor Taxes”); provided, however, that if Contractor
is responsible for payment of FPL Taxes under Applicable Law, unless
otherwise instructed by FPL or FPL is contesting such FPL Taxes,
Contractor shall pay such FPL Taxes and any penalties and interest due
thereon, and FPL shall reimburse Contractor for such FPL Taxes and any
penalties and interest due thereon resulting from instructions provided by
FPL upon submission of evidence of payment. Contractor shall
promptly provide FPL with reports or other evidence
reasonably
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acceptable
to FPL showing the payment of Contractor Taxes by Contractor and any FPL Taxes
required to be paid by Contractor pursuant to this Section
3.24. Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
cooperate with FPL to endeavor to minimize any FPL
Taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor agrees to purchase
for resale to FPL any machinery or equipment in connection with the Work that
would be the type of property that would qualify as manufacturing machinery and
equipment entitled to the exemption from the Florida sales and use tax provided
under Applicable Laws and, at the direction of FPL, Contractor agrees to take
such action as may be reasonably required to allow such property, to the extent
possible to qualify for any sales or use tax exemption. If required
in connection with the purchase of any such property from its Vendors, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, Contractor agrees to provide its Vendors a
resale certificate or applicable affidavit as approved by the State of Florida
reflecting the fact that Contractor is purchasing such property for resale to
FPL. Contractor agrees to take any other action reasonably necessary
to ensure that the purchase of qualifying machinery with respect to the Work is
exempt from sales and use tax under Florida (or other applicable)
law. To the extent Contractor is required by Applicable Law to
collect sales tax from FPL, Contractor shall collect sales tax from FPL on all
materials physically incorporated in the Plant that are not subject to exemption
unless FPL has elected to provide Contractor with a direct pay certificate
issued to FPL by the State of Florida, in which case, FPL shall pay such sales
tax directly to the State of Florida. In the event that an assessment
for sales and/or use or excise taxes are levied against Contractor, any
Subcontractor or Vendor, Contractor shall promptly notify FPL and furnish to FPL
a copy of such assessment. In the event that FPL determines that the
assessment should be contested and so notifies Contractor in writing, FPL may,
at FPL’s sole cost and expense, file such documents as are necessary to contest
such assessment. FPL shall exclusively control any contest,
assessment or other action regarding any such taxes or assessments, or any
penalties or interest in respect thereof. In addition to Contractor’s
other obligations as set forth herein, Contractor shall cooperate with and
assist FPL, at FPL’s expense, in any contest or proceeding relating to Taxes
payable by FPL hereunder.
3.24.2
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Exempt
Equipment. Some of the machinery, equipment, parts or
other items of tangible personal property to be incorporated into the
Plant may be exempt from certain taxes (such exempt items, the “Exempt
Equipment”). FPL and Contractor will work together to determine
which purchases constitute purchases of Exempt Equipment, and Contractor
and FPL will take reasonably necessary actions to ensure that such Exempt
Equipment qualifies for applicable tax
exemptions.
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3.25
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Claims
and Liens for Labor and
Materials
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If FPL is
paying when due all undisputed amounts in accordance
with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall, at Contractor’s sole expense,
discharge and cause to be released, whether by payment or posting of an
appropriate surety bond in accordance with Applicable Law, within ten (10) days
after receipt of a written demand from FPL, any Lien in respect to the Plant,
the Contract Documents, the Equipment, the Job Site or any fixtures or personal
property included in the Work (whether or not any such Lien is valid or
enforceable) created by, through or under, or as a result of any act or omission
(or alleged act or omission) of, Contractor or any Subcontractor, Vendor or
other Person providing labor or materials within the scope of Contractor’s
Work. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, as long as FPL, in its
sole discretion, determines that the Job Site and the improvements thereon will
not be subject to any liability, penalty or forfeiture, upon the written request
of Contractor, FPL may permit Contractor to contest the validity, enforceability
or applicability of any such Lien, in which event FPL shall provide, at no cost
to FPL, such cooperation as Contractor may reasonably request in connection
therewith.
3.26
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Spare
Parts Availability.
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3.26.1
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Start-up
Spare Parts. Prior to Mechanical Completion, Contractor
shall obtain all spare parts required for Plant start-up and
testing. All spare parts not used during Plant start-up and
testing shall become the property of FPL, it being understood and agreed
that additional photovoltaic panels held by Contractor at the Project Site
but not incorporated into the Project shall not be deemed to be spare
parts.
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3.26.2
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Operating
Spare Parts. At least ten (10) days prior to the
Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor shall provide FPL with each
manufacturer’s recommended spare parts list for the Equipment, which list
shall
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include
part numbers, recommended quantities, price, mean times to failure, mean
times to repair and a description of lead times necessary for orders of
such spare parts, in each case to the extent reasonably available to
Contractor. Contractor agrees
to:
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Obtain
from each Major Manufacturer an assignable guaranty that such Major
Manufacturer will have available for purchase by FPL for a period of ***
(***) years after the Provisional Acceptance Date, all spare parts for the
Major Equipment supplied by such Major Manufacturer required to keep the
Plant in good operating condition, it being understood that some of such
parts are not “shelf items” and will have to be manufactured by the Major
Manufacturer after it receives an order for
them;
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(b)
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Make
spare parts (other than spare parts for the Major Equipment) available for
purchase by FPL for a period of *** (***) years after the Provisional
Acceptance Date to the extent that Contractor is able to obtain them from
the manufacturer who supplied them for the Plant as originally
built;
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(c)
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Find
another source that can supply such spare parts if Contractor is unable to
obtain such spare parts from such manufacturer;
and
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(d)
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Obtain
a firm price for such spare parts reasonably acceptable to FPL for a
period of *** (***) years after the Provisional Acceptance
Date.
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3.26.3
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With
regard to the spare parts described in paragraph (b) above, upon written
notice from FPL at any time prior to the Provisional Acceptance Date,
Contractor shall, at FPL’s expense but without xxxx-up or multiplier,
purchase and have delivered to the Job Site as soon as possible permanent
plant spares. Contractor will pay for and replace such spares
if used during start-up and commissioning of the
Plant.
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3.27
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Contractor’s
Obligation to Notify
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Contractor
shall keep FPL advised as to the status of the Equipment and Work and shall
promptly inform FPL in writing upon the occurrence of any of the following,
any:
3.27.1
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Occurrence
or event that may be expected to impact the schedule for delivery and/or
installation of Equipment;
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3.27.2
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Technical
problem not anticipated at the start of the Work or of significant
magnitude that may impact the Plant or any component thereof or the
Project Schedule;
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3.27.3
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Defect;
and
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3.27.4
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Material
changes to previously submitted information. FPL shall have the
right to verify the information provided by Contractor. In
connection therewith, Contractor shall identify those items provided to
FPL that would enable FPL to verify such information in an expedient
manner.
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3.28
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Construction
Utilities
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Contractor
shall be responsible for the cost, supply and availability of electric power and
distribution requirements for the performance of the Work at the Job Site for
the construction and up to Provisional Acceptance; provided, however, Contractor
shall be responsible for the cost of any such items to the extent required in
order to reperform any Tests. Contractor shall provide its own
telephone, facsimile, radio and other communication facilities at the Job Site
as necessary for the performance of the Work. If FPL determines that
any Test performed or to be performed by Contractor will result in financial
harm to FPL, Contractor will accommodate FPL’s reasonable requests to mitigate
or alleviate such harm to FPL. In addition, Contractor shall provide,
at its sole cost and expense, all chemicals for commissioning, start-up and
testing and its own temporary lighting, water and sewer facilities at the Job
Site.
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Lines
and Grades
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Contractor
shall provide for the proper laying out of the construction Work, for making
measurements and for establishing temporary or permanent reference marks in
connection with the construction Work and Plant. Contractor shall
ensure that all improvements constructed in connection with the Work are
constructed within the boundaries of the Property Site as delineated in Appendix
P, Legal Description of Property Site,
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and do
not encroach on any easements, rights of way or other improvements existing on
the Property Site as delineated in Appendix P, Legal Description of Property
Site. FPL may at its sole discretion and cost, check the reference
marks, lines, grades and measurements so established. Contractor
shall carefully preserve all monuments, bench marks and reference
points. In case of its destruction thereof, Contractor will be
responsible for all damages, costs and expenses related to their replacement and
for any mistake or loss of time that may result therefrom. Permanent
monuments or bench marks which must be removed or disturbed shall be protected
until they can be properly referenced for relocation. Contractor
shall furnish materials and assistance for the proper replacement of such
monuments or bench marks.
3.30
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Temporary
Structures
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Temporary
structures for offices, quarters, storage and other uses for Contractor, its
Subcontractors and Vendors and FPL shall be constructed only in locations
approved by FPL. Contractor shall erect temporary walls, bulkheads or
fences where required to isolate the construction area from adjacent property in
order to increase safety and security and to minimize noise, dust and dirt from
affecting the property surrounding the Job Site.
3.31
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Weatherproof
Coverings
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Contractor
shall provide adequate and sufficient weatherproof and flame resistant coverings
for outdoor storage at the Job Site. The cover or sheeting shall be
tied down to prevent moisture from damaging the Equipment.
3.32
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Intellectual
Property Rights.
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3.32.1
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Contractor
agrees to grant and hereby grants to FPL an irrevocable, permanent,
non-exclusive, royalty-free license to utilize all of Contractor’s trade
secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, proprietary rights or
information, licenses and other intellectual property rights
(collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”) and the Intellectual
Property Rights of third parties (to the extent of Contractor’s rights
thereto which can be transferred without violation of obligations owed to
such third parties), to the extent now existing or developed primarily for
the Project, related to the Work, to the extent reasonably necessary for
completion, design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance,
repair, or replacement of the Project, or Contractor’s expansion,
modification, or alteration of the Project (or any subsystem or component
thereof designed, specified, or constructed by Contractor under this
Agreement).
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3.32.2
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FPL
shall have the right to assign the benefit of such license to any
Financing Party in connection with granting a security interest in the
Project or any portion thereof, to a purchaser in connection with a
transfer of the Project, or to any subsequent purchaser or assignee of
same. Any such purchaser or assignee shall acquire such license
subject to the same terms and restrictions as stated in this Section
3.32.
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3.32.3
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Contractor
shall, prior to directing any Subcontractor to produce any design or
engineering work in connection with the Project, obtain a valid written
assignment of all applicable Intellectual Property Rights from such
Subcontractor in terms identical to those that obligate Contractor to FPL
as expressed in this Section 3.32, which Intellectual Property Rights
Contractor hereby assigns to FPL.
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3.32.4
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Should
Contractor or any employee or agent of Contractor make any invention or
discovery in connection with performing the Work, such invention or
discovery shall be deemed to be the sole and exclusive property of
Contractor. To the extent FPL has any right or title thereto or
interest therein, FPL hereby assigns (and shall cause the assignment of)
all such right and title to, and interest in, any such invention or
discovery to Contractor. FPL shall, at Contractor’s expense and
request, cooperate in pursuing and effecting the transfer to Contractor of
all of FPL’s right and title to and interest in any such invention or
discovery, including, without limitation, executing or causing the
execution of assignments and applications, and assign with prosecution and
enforcement of rights with respect to any such invention or discovery,
including, without limitation, executing patent applications and powers of
attorney with respect
thereto. ***.
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CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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(continued)
3.32.5
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This
Section 3.32, shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
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3.33
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Emergencies
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In the
event of any emergency that endangers or could endanger life or property,
Contractor shall take such action as may be reasonable and necessary to prevent,
avoid or mitigate injury, damage or loss and shall, as soon as possible, report
any such incidents, including Contractor’s response and actions with respect
thereto, to FPL.
3.34
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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3.35
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Wastewater,
Potable Water
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Contractor
shall supply at its expense all raw, potable and other water at the Job Site as
necessary in connection with the installation, start-up and testing of the
Plant. Contractor shall dispose of all wastewater in conformance with
Applicable Law and Applicable Permits.
3.36
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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3.37
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Start
Up Process
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Contractor
shall perform the Plant start-up in accordance with the process set forth in
Appendix A, Scope of Work. Whenever FPL’s staffing situation permits,
FPL and Contractor shall mutually agree upon and utilize qualified FPL seconded
personnel for start-up leadership positions, including the technical start-up
manager and key start-up supervision positions; provided, however, Contractor
shall remain fully responsible for all acts and omissions of such personnel in
connection with the commissioning and operation of the Plant until the
Provisional Acceptance Date as if Contractor had independently engaged such
personnel, and be responsible for all acts and omissions of such personnel after
the Provisional Acceptance Date if such acts or omissions are taken at the
direction of Contractor.
3.38
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Accommodations
Regarding Testing
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Contractor
shall (excluding any action which will affect Contractor’s ability to complete
the Work within the time required pursuant to this Agreement or increase
Contractor’s cost to complete the Work) coordinate with FPL the scheduling of
any Test, which efforts may include modification of Contractor’s planned test
program to maximize the value of energy sold. Contractor shall
coordinate such Test with the dispatch schedule for the Plant, so as not to
interfere with FPL’s or its Affiliates’ obligations with respect
thereto.
3.39
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Access
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Contractor
shall use only the entrance(s) to the Job Site specified by FPL for ingress and
egress of all personnel, equipment, vehicles, and
materials. Contractor shall perform the Work consistent and in
accordance with FPL’s ownership, license and easement rights in and to the Job
Site.
3.40
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Nature
of Obligations
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Except as
expressly stated to the contrary herein, the Contract Price includes the cost of
completion of all the foregoing obligations. Contractor hereby agrees
that it shall be ultimately responsible for the performance of all activities,
which may be necessary and desirable for the full performance of the Scope of
Work, all in accordance with the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE
IV.
CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS OF FPL
4.1
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Permits
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FPL
shall, with Contractor’s reasonable assistance (to be provided at no cost to
FPL), timely obtain and maintain, at its own cost and expense, all FPL
Permits. In addition, FPL shall execute such applications as
Contractor may reasonably request in connection with obtaining any of the
Contractor Permits; provided, that FPL shall provide Contractor with such
information and documentation, at no cost to FPL, as Contractor shall reasonably
request in order to execute such applications. FPL shall deliver to
Contractor evidence that the FPL Permits necessary to begin construction of the
Plant have been received by FPL or, if any such
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
required
FPL Permit has not actually been issued, that it has been approved for issuance,
or in the opinion of FPL, will be approved for issuance.
4.2
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Interconnection
Facilities
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At least
thirty (30) days prior to the Provisional Acceptance Date, FPL shall give
Contractor reasonable access to the FPL Interconnection Facilities.
4.3
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FPL
Obligations in Scope of Work
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FPL shall
comply with each and every obligation and duty assigned to FPL in the Scope of
Work.
4.4
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.5
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Access
to Property Site
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Subject
to Section 3.37, Start Up Process, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR, and consistent with the terms of the Applicable
Permits and FPL’s ownership, license, and easement rights in and to the Job
Site, FPL shall make the Job Site reasonably available to Contractor and its
Subcontractors and Vendors and assure reasonable rights of ingress and egress to
and from the Job Site for Contractor and its Subcontractors and Vendors for
performance of the Work; provided, however, that Contractor shall coordinate
with FPL regarding: (i) initial entry onto the Job Site or any part
thereof; and (ii) contact with the Persons who own property on or near, or have
granted license or easement rights in and to, the Job Site. During
the period commencing on the Final Acceptance Date and ending at the expiration
of the Warranty Period provided in Section 12.1.4(c), FPL shall make the Job
Site reasonably available to Contractor for the sole purpose of monitoring FPL’s
compliance with operation and maintenance manuals and manufacturers’ guidelines
applicable to the Equipment in connection with Contractor’s satisfaction of its
warranty obligations under Article 12, Contractor’s Warranties.
4.6
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.7
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Description
of Property Site
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On or
before thirty (30) days after the date of the Agreement, FPL shall deliver to
Contractor a boundary survey of the Property Site. Contractor may
rely on such boundary survey for the sole purpose of establishing the boundaries
of the Property Site.
4.8
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Notice
of Financial Closing
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FPL shall
give Contractor prompt written notice of the scheduled and actual date of
Financial Closing.
4.9
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FPL
Taxes
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FPL shall
pay all real property taxes assessed against the Property Site and any permanent
use charges (but excluding charges and taxes for utilities and fuel to be
supplied by Contractor as required hereunder, which shall be Contractor’s
responsibility), and, subject to Section 3.24, Contractor Taxes, of Article III,
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR FPL, shall be responsible
for the payment of, or reimbursement to Contractor of, state or local sales
and/or use taxes assessed by the State of Florida (or any city, county or
municipality therein) in connection with the purchase of all Equipment, except
for such taxes FPL contests in good faith, in each case including any such taxes
resulting from a Change In Law (collectively, “FPL Taxes”). In the
event that FPL is required to pay additional Taxes, penalties or interest
because Contractor failed to follow written instructions of FPL appropriately or
to comply with its obligations under Section 3.24, Contractor Taxes, of Article
III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR FPL, Contractor
shall be responsible for the cost of such additional Taxes, penalties or
interest within thirty (30) days of FPL’s request therefor.
4.10
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FPL’s
Cooperation
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At no
additional cost to FPL, FPL shall make reasonable efforts to supply to
Contractor, in a timely manner, either directly or indirectly, material
information and data that is available to FPL and that is required for the
performance of the Work; provided, however, FPL does not warrant the correctness
of the information and
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
documentation
provided hereunder. Although FPL may provide or may have provided
Contractor with copies of certain studies, reports or other information
(including oral statements), Contractor acknowledges and agrees
that:
4.10.1
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All
such documents or information have been or will be provided as background
information and as an accommodation to
Contractor;
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4.10.2
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FPL
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of
such documents or the information (including oral statements) or opinions
therein contained or expressed; and
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4.10.3
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It
is not relying on FPL for any information, data, inferences, conclusions,
or other information with respect to the Job Site (other than the boundary
survey referred to in Section 4.7, Description of Property Site),
including the surface and subsurface conditions of the Job Site and the
surrounding areas.
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4.11
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FPL’s
Representative
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No later
than the date of this Agreement, FPL shall designate in writing one or more
representatives at the Property Site (at least one of whom shall be at the Job
Site during normal business hours) who shall act as the point of contact for
both Contractor and the Independent Engineer with respect to the prosecution of
the Work, administration of the Contract Documents on behalf of FPL, approval of
Contractor’s submissions hereunder and inspection of the Work, as reasonably
necessary for Contractor’s performance of the Work; provided that such
representative(s) shall not be authorized to execute or make any amendments to,
authorize Change Orders in respect of, or provide waivers under, this
Agreement. FPL shall provide Contractor with prior written notice in
the event that it designates any additional representatives or removes any
existing representatives.
4.12
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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4.13
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Operation
and Maintenance
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Subject
to Contractor’s removal rights set forth in Section 3.22, Training of O&M
Personnel, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR, FPL shall, commencing fifteen (15) days prior to the anticipated
Provisional Acceptance Date (as determined by FPL based on the circumstances
existing at the time of determination), provide O&M Personnel with skills
and training appropriate for the operation of a photovoltaic solar power plant
reasonably required for training by Contractor as provided in accordance with
Section 3.22, Training of O&M Personnel, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR, and for testing, start-up, operation,
commissioning, and maintenance of the Project; provided, however, that
Contractor shall remain solely responsible for performing the Work in accordance
with this Agreement, including Contractor’s obligation to achieve Mechanical
Completion and Provisional Acceptance on or before the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date, regardless of any act, omission, failure, non-achievement,
negligence or non-performance of such O&M Personnel.
ARTICLE
V.
PROJECT
SCHEDULE
5.1
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Commencement
of Work
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Prior to
the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall commence and diligently
pursue completion of the Work only to the extent provided in a Limited Notice to
Proceed issued pursuant to Section 5.2.2.
5.2
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Notice
to Proceed
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5.2.1
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Commencement
Date. Between two to eight (2-8) weeks before Contractor
will construct improvements at, or deliver materials to, the Job Site that
may be insured pursuant to a Builder’s Risk Policy, Contractor shall
deliver in writing to FPL a notice setting forth the Commencement
Date.
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5.2.2
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Limited
Notice to Proceed. Prior to the issuance of the Notice
to Proceed, FPL may issue one or more Limited Notices to Proceed;
provided, however, if the Limited Notice to Proceed has not been issued by
FPL pursuant to Section 5.2.3 below, on or before August 1, 2008 (the
“Latest Limited Notice to Proceed Date”), Contractor shall be entitled to
a day-for-day extension of the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
Date and
all Critical Milestone Dates related thereto for each day after August 1, 2008,
that FPL has failed to issue a Limited Notice to Proceed, in each case extension
shall be Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedy for such failure and Contractor
shall not be entitled to claim an FPL Caused Delay with respect to such
failure. The date on which FPL provides Contractor with a Limited
Notice to Proceed, if at all, pursuant to Section 5.2.3 below, shall be the
“Limited Notice to Proceed Date”. Any Work described in a Limited
Notice to Proceed shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement and Contractor
shall commence such portion of the Work after the Limited Notice to Proceed Date
set forth therein and thereafter diligently pursue that portion of such
Work. Any payment by FPL with respect to such portions of the Work
shall be determined and applied to the Contract Price in accordance with Article
VII hereof.
5.2.3
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Limitation
on Work Prior to Notice to Proceed. A Limited Notice to
Proceed, issued pursuant to this Section 5.2.3, if any, shall authorize
Contractor to commence performance of the Work; provided, however,
Contractor may not perform any construction activities at the Job Site;
and further provided, Contractor shall not enter into any contract,
agreement or purchase order (or any obligation or commitment with respect
thereto) with a Subcontractor or Vendor without the prior written consent
of FPL (which consent may be granted or withheld in FPL’s sole
discretion).
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5.2.4
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Notice
to Proceed. The Business Day after which FPL provides
Contractor with the Notice to Proceed shall be the “Notice to Proceed
Date”; provided, however, that the Notice to Proceed Date shall not be
later than January 1, 2009 (the “Latest Notice to Proceed
Date”). On the Notice to Proceed Date, Contractor shall
commence and shall thereafter diligently pursue all of the Work assigning
to it a priority that should reasonably permit the attainment of
Provisional Acceptance on or before the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date. Contractor shall proceed with the performance of the Work
in accordance with the Project
Schedule.
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5.2.5
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Delay
in Notice to Proceed. If a Notice to Proceed has not
been issued by the Latest Notice to Proceed Date, and such failure causes
an increase in the Contract Price or time required for performance of the
Work, then Contractor shall promptly notify FPL thereof in writing and FPL
may either (i) issue a Change Order to address such failure in which event
the Latest Notice to Proceed Date shall be extended for thirty (30) days
and the procedure set forth herein shall be repeated upon the expiration
of each additional thirty (30) day period; or (ii) terminate this
Agreement pursuant to Section 15.3,and FPL shall only be obligated to pay
Contractor an amount equal to any applicable Termination
Payment. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this
Section 5.2.5, then except as set forth in Section 15.3, neither Party
shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder (other than such
rights and obligations that by the express terms of this Agreement survive
the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or as otherwise
set forth in a Limited Notice to
Proceed).
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5.3
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Project
Schedule.
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5.3.1
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Contractor
shall perform the Work in compliance with the Project Schedule, including
completing the Work required by the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date
and the Final Acceptance Date. Contractor hereby covenants and
warrants to FPL that in undertaking to complete the Work in accordance
with the terms hereof, Contractor has taken into consideration and made
reasonable allowances for hindrances and delays incident to such Work not
caused by FPL. Contractor shall provide the reports as required
herein, and provide any further information required by FPL as FPL, the
Financing Parties or the Independent Engineer may reasonably request to
verify actual progress and forecast future progress of the
Work. Contractor shall promptly notify FPL in writing of any
occurrence that Contractor has reason to believe will adversely affect the
completion of the Work by the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date or
materially adversely affect completion of the Work in accordance with the
Project Schedule. Contractor will specify in said notice the
corrective action planned by Contractor to overcome the effect of the
delay or potential delay.
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5.3.2
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Without
limiting the obligations of Contractor under Section 5.3.1, above,
Contractor shall provide, together with its monthly status reports
required hereunder, a project schedule and any updates thereto that
provide for the orderly, practicable and expeditious completion of the
Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents. The project schedule and any update shall be
presented
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(continued)
electronically
on a monthly basis and in such reasonable detail as FPL and the Independent
Engineer may require and shall address all material elements of the
Work. Additionally, the updated project schedule shall be made
available to FPL monthly, and as otherwise reasonably requested by FPL, in MS
Project format on a computer located at the Property Site. Contractor
shall consult with FPL in connection with each update provided under this
paragraph. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
in the absence of a Change Order, no update to the project schedule shall in any
way amend, alter or otherwise change the Project Schedule or the Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date.
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Adequate
Assurance. In the event FPL reasonably believes
Contractor’s completion of any Critical Milestone set forth in Appendix C,
Critical Milestones and Milestones, will not be completed by the date
required therein, FPL shall notify Contractor in writing, and Contractor
shall, within seven (7) days of receipt of FPL’s notice, provide to FPL a
written plan detailing the activities or sequence of events Contractor
will implement to assure completion of the Critical Milestone by the date
required in Appendix C, Critical Milestones and Milestones, and Contractor
shall promptly implement such activities and sequence of
events. In the event Contractor fails to complete any of the
Critical Milestones by the date required in Appendix C, Critical
Milestones and Milestones, Contractor shall provide to FPL a written
recovery plan that will demonstrate achievement of the Critical Milestone
at the earliest possible date to minimize delay of the Project Schedule
and Contractor shall promptly implement any such recovery
plan. Such recovery plan shall include, without limitation,
reasonable evidence of increases in Contractor’s work force, increases in
the number of shifts, overtime operations, additional days of Work per
week, and such other evidence (including Critical Path schedule analysis)
as necessary for the timely completion of the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents. Approval by FPL and the Independent
Engineer of such plan shall not:
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Be
deemed in any way to have relieved Contractor of its obligations under
this Agreement relating to the failure to achieve Mechanical Completion or
Provisional Acceptance by the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date;
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(b)
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Be
a basis for an increase in the Contract Price;
or
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(c)
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Limit
the rights of FPL under Section 11.2, Schedule Liquidated Damages, of
Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES.
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Further,
Contractor acknowledges that the implementation of any such recovery plan
may result in material additional costs and expenditures for Contractor
(including by way of overtime, additional crews and/or additional
shifts). Contractor agrees that it shall not be entitled to a
Change Order or any other compensation or increase in the Contract Price
in connection with the implementation of any such recovery
plan.
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5.3.4
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No
later than fifteen (15) days following the date hereof, Contractor shall
prepare and submit to FPL for review and comment a preliminary draft of
the Critical Path, in form and content acceptable to FPL. Upon
receipt of comment from FPL, Contractor shall either promptly make changes
to the Critical Path as suggested by FPL or negotiate and resolve in good
faith with FPL such changes. Upon approval of the Critical Path
by the Parties, Contractor shall comply with the provisions
thereof. Contractor shall provide five (5) copies, as well as
an electronic copy, of the Critical Path to FPL. Contractor
shall not revise or modify the Critical Path, except pursuant to a Scope
Change Order mutually agreed by the
Parties.
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5.3.5
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In
no event will Contractor’s failure to complete one or more Milestones by
the date required for such Milestone change, delay or otherwise affect the
required completion date for any other
Milestone.
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5.4
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Acceleration
of Work
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In
addition to the provisions of Sections 5.3.3, above, relating to delays in the
Work, in the event of delay, including any event which causes the prosecution of
the Work to fail to conform to the Project Schedule, FPL may, by notice to
Contractor, direct that the Work be accelerated by means of overtime, additional
crews or additional shifts or resequencing of the
Work. If:
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(a)
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Such
delay arises from any FPL Caused Delay or Force Majeure Event;
or
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(b)
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Contractor
provides reasonable evidence to FPL that such delay results from a
suspension pursuant to Section 15.4, Suspension by FPL for Convenience, of
Article XV, TERMINATION.
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then
Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement of increased cost as a
result of such acceleration (i.e., premium portion of overtime pay,
additional crew, shift or Equipment cost and such other items of
incremental cost requested in advance by Contractor and approved by FPL
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld) less savings or costs
not incurred due to such acceleration, but expressly waives any other
compensation therefor. CONTRACTOR SHALL RECEIVE NO SUCH
REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS ARISING OUT OF, AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CONTRACTOR AS A RESULT OF,
ACCELERATION RELATED TO ANY EVENT OTHER THAN THE EVENTS SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION 5.4, PARAGRAPHS (a) AND (b),
ABOVE. Contractor shall cause prosecution of the Work to
conform to the Project Schedule within thirty (30) days after receiving
written notice from FPL to accelerate the
Work.
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5.5
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Liquidated
Damages
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Nothing
contained in this Article shall relieve Contractor of its obligation to pay
Schedule Liquidated Damages in the event that Provisional Acceptance is not
achieved by the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date.
ARTICLE
VI.
CHANGE
ORDERS
6.1
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Change
Order at FPL’s Request.
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6.1.1
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FPL
may at any time, by written notice to Contractor, request an addition to
or deletion from or other changes in the Work or schedule therefor
(together with any necessary or requested amendments to this Agreement
with respect thereto) (hereinafter “Change” or “Changes”) by submitting a
Request for Change Order in the form attached hereto as Appendix S, Form
of Request for Change Order. Contractor shall review and
consider such requested Change and shall make a written response thereto
within ten (10) days after receiving such request. If
Contractor believes that giving effect to any Change requested by FPL will
increase or decrease its cost of performing the Work, shorten or lengthen
the time needed for completion of the Work, require modification of its
warranties in Article XII, CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES, or require a
modification of any other provisions of the Contract Documents, its
response to the Change request shall set forth such changes (including any
amendments to the Contract Documents) that Contractor deems necessary as a
result of the requested Change and its justification
therefor. If Contractor accepts the Changes requested by FPL
(together with any amendments to the Contract Documents specified therein)
or if the Parties agree upon a modification of such requested Changes, the
Parties shall set forth the agreed upon Change in the Work and agreed upon
amendments to the Contract Documents, if any, in a written change order
signed by all Parties (a “Change Order”). Each Change Order
shall constitute a final settlement of all items covered therein,
including any compensation for impact on, or delay or acceleration in,
performing the Work. If the Parties do not agree upon all terms
of the Change Order, Contractor shall proceed with such Work and the
dispute shall be resolved in accordance with Article XVII, DISPUTE
RESOLUTION; provided that if the Parties are unable to reach agreement on
the cost of a requested Change, Contractor shall perform the requested
Change in accordance with Section 6.3, Changes to Contract Price,
below.
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6.1.2
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FPL
may at any time, by written notice to Contractor, propose Changes in the
Work or the Project Schedule due to a Force Majeure Event or an FPL Caused
Delay. If there is a material impact that will actually,
demonstrably, adversely and materially affect Contractor’s ability to
complete one or more Critical Milestones by the required date as a result
of such Force Majeure Event or an FPL Caused Delay, then the Parties agree
to bargain reasonably and in good-faith for the execution of a mutually
acceptable Change Order. Force Majeure Events will only entitle
Contractor to extensions of the Project
Schedule.
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6.2
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Change
Orders Requested by Contractor.
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6.2.1
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It
is the intent of FPL and Contractor that the Scope of Work attached hereto
as Appendix A, Scope of Work, includes all items necessary for the proper
execution and completion of the Work. As more particularly
described in Section 3.1.3, Contractor’s Exclusions, of Article III,
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR work not described
in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Appendix A, Scope of Work, shall
not require a Change Order if such work is consistent with and reasonably
inferable from the Scope of Work, so that an engineering, procurement and
construction contractor of Contractor’s experience and expertise should
have anticipated that the work would have been
required.
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6.2.2
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Subject
to Section 6.2.3, below, Contractor may at any time, by written notice to
FPL, request a Change in the Work (together with any necessary or
requested amendments to the Contract Documents) and FPL may accept or
reject such request in its sole discretion. If Contractor
believes that such requested Change will increase or decrease its cost of
performing the Work, lengthen or shorten the time needed for completion of
the Work, require modification of its warranties in Article XII,
CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES, or require a modification of any other provisions
of the Contract Documents, it shall notify FPL of such, setting forth its
justification for and effect of such changes, within ten (10) days after
making a request for a Change. If FPL accepts the Changes
requested by Contractor (together with amendments to the Contract
Documents specified therein, if any), or if the Parties agree upon a
modification of such requested Changes, the Parties shall set forth the
agreed upon Change in the Work and agreed upon amendments to the Contract
Documents, if any, in a written Change Order signed by all
Parties. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties agree that
FPL’s representative referred to in Section 4.11 shall not have authority
to approve Change Orders. The Parties acknowledge and agree
that one or more of the documents and agreements, including agreements
with Subcontractors, may not be amended orally or through course of
conduct. The Parties hereby express their intention that this
Agreement will not be modified orally, through course of conduct or
otherwise (regardless of whether any other agreements or documents
relating to this Project have been so amended or
modified).
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6.2.3
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Contractor
may at any time, by written notice to FPL, propose Changes in the Work or
the Critical Milestones due to:
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(a)
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A
Force Majeure Event, provided that such Force Majeure Event has an impact
that will actually, demonstrably, adversely and materially affect
Contractor’s ability to complete one or more Critical Milestones by the
required dates and further provided that Contractor complies with
requirements provided in Article XIV, FORCE MAJEURE EVENT AND FPL CAUSED
DELAY, and Section 6.2.2, above;
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(b)
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An
FPL Caused Delay, provided that such FPL Caused Delay has a demonstrable
material cost increase to Contractor and/or schedule impact that will
actually, demonstrably, adversely and materially affect Contractor’s
ability to complete one or more Critical Milestones by the required dates
and further provided that Contractor complies with the requirements set
forth in Article XIV, FORCE MAJEURE EVENT AND FPL CAUSED
DELAY;
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(c)
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A
Change In Law, provided that such Change In Law prevents Contractor from
performing all or a portion of the Work, has a demonstrable material cost
increase to Contractor and/or has a schedule impact that will actually,
demonstrably, adversely and materially affect Contractor’s ability to
complete one or more Critical Milestones by the required dates, and
further provided that Contractor shall diligently make adjustments to
minimize the effect of such Change In Law on the Project;
or
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(d)
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Certain
unforeseeable subsurface conditions but only to the extent provided in
Section 3.4.4, Differing Condition, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
Unless
the foregoing conditions are met, Contractor may not request a Change in the
Work or Critical Milestones due to a Force Majeure Event, FPL Caused Delay,
Change In Law or unforeseeable subsurface conditions.
6.2.4
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If
FPL agrees that Contractor has met all of the applicable conditions
precedent for a requested Change, then the Parties agree to bargain
reasonably and in good faith for the execution of a mutually acceptable
Change Order. Force Majeure Events will only entitle Contractor
to extensions of the Project Schedule. If in such event the
Parties are unable to agree on a mutually acceptable Change Order, then
the dispute shall be resolved in accordance with Article XVII, DISPUTE
RESOLUTION. Any extension permitted under this Section shall be
of an equitable duration designed to reflect the delay actually caused by
the relevant event despite Contractor’s reasonable efforts to mitigate the
same.
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6.2.5
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Intentionally
Deleted.
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6.2.6
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If
Contractor knows of circumstances or events that do or may require a
Change in the Work or Project Schedule, and Contractor does not provide
written notification to FPL of such within fifteen (15) days after the
date Contractor knows or should have known (in the exercise of due
diligence) of such circumstances or events, then Contractor shall not have
any right to request or require any additional consideration or other
changes as to cost, schedule, warranty obligations or other provisions
hereof, and Contractor shall have waived any claims or offsets against
FPL, with respect to any Change Order or any necessary Change in the Work
or Project Schedule arising out of such circumstances or
events.
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6.3
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Changes
to Contract Price; Disputes
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A Change
Order initiated by either Party may have the effect of either increasing or
decreasing the Contract Price. Any Contractor response to a Change
Order under Section 6.1, Change Order at FPL’s
Request, above, and any Contractor request for Changes under Section 6.2, Change
Orders Requested by Contractor, above, shall be accompanied by a proposed all
inclusive final lump sum cost (separating materials and labor) to
FPL. ***.
6.4
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Information
Requests
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FPL may
request that Contractor provide written information (prior to the issuance of a
request for Changes) regarding the effect of a contemplated Change on pricing,
scheduling, warranty obligations or on other terms of the Contract
Documents. The purpose of such a request will be to determine whether
or not a Change will be implemented. Contractor shall provide the
requested information within fourteen (14) days after the receipt of said
request. Contractor will be allowed to reasonably delay its response
to such request to the extent that fulfilling such request would significantly
delay progress on the Work, unless FPL agrees to extend the required completion
date for the affected Milestone. Such an information request is not a
Change Order and does not authorize Contractor to commence performance of the
contemplated change in Scope of Work.
6.5
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Minor
Changes
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FPL shall
have the direct authority to issue clarifications and order minor changes in the
Work, effected by written order, which do not involve any adjustment to the
Contract Price or the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date and do not require
Contractor to incur any additional material cost or expense; provided that such
clarifications and changes are consistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents. Such clarifications and changes shall be binding on FPL
and Contractor. Contractor shall carry out such written
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SOLAR
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(continued)
orders promptly and Contractor shall receive no additional
compensation therefor, nor shall there be any change to the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE
VII.
CONTRACT
PRICE; PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
7.1
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Contract
Price
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Subject
to the following provisions of this Section 7.1, FPL shall pay Contractor the
Contract Price, equal to *** Dollars ($***), as full payment for all Work
to be performed by Contractor under the Contract Documents. Except as
expressly set forth in this Agreement, no amounts in addition to the Contract
Price will be payable to Contractor with the exception of sales tax
reimbursement, if any, pursuant to Section 4.9, FPL Taxes, of Article IV,
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF FPL. FPL shall pay to Contractor the Contract
Price in accordance with the Construction and Milestone Payment Schedule,
subject to retention as provided in the following sentence. Subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (i) an amount equal to ***
percent (***%) of each completion payment set forth in the Construction and
Milestone Payment Schedule shall be paid in accordance with the Construction and
Milestone Payment Schedule, (ii) *** percent (***%) of the remainder of each
completion payment set forth in the Construction and Milestone Payment Schedule
(subject to reductions to the Contract Price in accordance with the following
paragraph of this Section 7.1 and Section 10.5), except for the final payment
due and payable at Final Acceptance, as set forth on the Construction and
Milestone Payment Schedule, shall be paid upon Provisional Acceptance and (iii)
the remainder of each completion payment set forth in the Construction and
Milestone Payment Schedule (subject to reductions to the Contract Price in
accordance with the following paragraph of this Section 7.1 and Section 10.5)
not previously paid shall be paid upon Final Acceptance. Payments
owing by FPL hereunder not paid by the end of the cure period provided for in
Section 15.6.1 shall bear interest from the date due until the date paid at a
rate per annum equal to ***.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Contract Price may be increased as follows:
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(a)
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Contractor
shall use good faith efforts to assess the feasibility of, and obtain a
recommendation from a structural engineer licensed in the State of Florida
to, construct the interior portion of the Plant on driven piers acceptable
to FPL, as more particularly described in Section 6.3 of Appendix A, Scope
of Work (the “Driven Pier Design”) and in the event that the structural
engineer determines that the Driven Pier Design is not feasible,
Contractor shall provide written notice thereof to FPL and Contractor
shall submit, and the Parties shall agree upon, a Change Order to (i)
effect the foundation option described in Section 6.3 of Appendix A, Scope
of Work and (ii) increase the Contract Price by the additional amount
necessary to effect such option, which in no event shall exceed
$***.
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(b)
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Upon
completion of the procurement and installation of switchgear for the Work
provided for in Section 2.3 of Appendix A, Scope of Work and the final
determination of the actual cost thereof, Contractor shall submit and the
Parties shall agree upon a Change Order to increase the Contract Price by
*** percent (***%) of such actual cost, but in no event shall such
increase exceed
$***.
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7.2
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Requests
for Payment
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FPL shall
pay the relevant portion of the Contract Price as set forth in Section 7.1
within *** (***) days after its receipt of a Request for Payment, provided that
Contractor has delivered the Letter of Credit required pursuant to Section 7.5,
Letter of Credit, below, and all Lien waivers in accordance with Section 7.6,
Liens, below. FPL shall deduct from the amount requested in the
applicable Request for Payment the following amounts, if any:
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(a)
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Schedule
Liquidated Damages payable by
Contractor;
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(b)
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Amounts
withheld pursuant to:
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(i)
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Section
7.3.3, Protect FPL From Loss;
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(ii)
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Section
7.6.1, Satisfaction of Liens, below;
and
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(c)
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Reasonable
costs incurred by FPL in enforcing:
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(i)
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Section
6.2.2, of Article VI, CHANGE
ORDERS;
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(ii)
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Section
14.5, Notice of FPL Caused Delay, of Article XIV, FORCE MAJEURE AND FPL
CAUSED DELAY; or
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(iii)
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Any
other provision hereof (including attorneys’ and other consultants’ fees)
regardless of whether such provisions expressly provide for withholding or
set-off.
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7.3
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General
Provisions For Payments.
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7.3.1
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If
applicable, any payment by FPL shall be accompanied by a notice to
Contractor specifying the amount of each deduction and setting forth the
reason(s) why the deduction is justified; provided that FPL’s failure to
provide any such notice shall not result in a breach hereof or be deemed a
waiver of any right to deduct any amount
hereunder. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO
THE CONTRARY, FAILURE BY FPL TO PAY ANY AMOUNT DISPUTED IN GOOD FAITH
UNTIL RESOLUTION OF SUCH DISPUTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL
NOT ALLEVIATE, DIMINISH, OR MODIFY IN ANY RESPECT CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS
TO PERFORM HEREUNDER, INCLUDING CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATION TO MEET THE
GUARANTEED PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
DATE.
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7.3.2
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Failure
or forbearance on the part of FPL in withholding any amounts due under a
Request for Payment or invoice shall not be construed as accepting or
acquiescing to any disputed claims. In addition, the making of
any payment by FPL shall not constitute an admission by it that the Work
covered by such payment (or any Work previously performed) is satisfactory
or timely performed, and FPL shall have the same right to challenge the
satisfactoriness and timeliness of such Work as if it had not made such
payment. If, after any such payment has been made, it is
subsequently determined by FPL, acting reasonably, that Contractor was not
entitled to all or a portion of any such payment, Contractor shall
promptly refund all or a portion of such payment to
FPL.
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7.3.3
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Protect
FPL From Loss. Notwithstanding any other provision to
the contrary contained herein, FPL, in addition to its rights set forth in
Section 7.5, Letters of Credit, shall have no obligation to make payments
to Contractor hereunder and FPL may decide not to certify payment or may
nullify the whole or a part of a certification for payment made pursuant
to a previous Request for Payment to such extent as may be necessary in
FPL’s opinion to protect FPL from loss because
of:
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(a)
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Defective
Work not remedied;
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(b)
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Third
party claims filed (including Liens), or reasonable evidence indicating
probable filing of such claims;
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(c)
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Failure
of Contractor to make payments when due to Subcontractors or
Vendors;
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(d)
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Damage
to FPL or another contractor, including damage to the property of FPL or
any of its Affiliates but only to the extent Contractor may be liable for
such damage pursuant to this
Agreement;
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(e)
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Contractor’s,
or any Subcontractor’s or Vendor’s failure to carry out the Scope of Work
in accordance with the Contract
Documents;
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(f)
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The
occurrence of a Contractor Event of
Default;
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(g)
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A
good faith determination by FPL that Contractor cannot, with prompt and
reasonable acceleration of the Work, achieve Provisional Acceptance before
the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date; provided, however, the amount
withheld or retained on account of this paragraph, shall not exceed the
amount of Schedule Liquidated Damages which would be payable under
Section 11.2, Schedule Liquidated Damages, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR
GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, on account of the then estimated delay
in Provisional Acceptance;
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(h)
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Contractor’s
failure to deliver a recovery plan acceptable to FPL as set forth
in:
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(i)
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Section
5.3.3, Adequate Assurance, of Article V, PROJECT SCHEDULE,
or
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(ii)
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the
failure of Contractor to cause the prosecution of the Work to conform to
any such recovery plan accepted by
FPL;
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(i)
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Contractor’s
failure to deliver any Contractor Deliverable to FPL on or before the date
such item is scheduled to be delivered;
or
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(j)
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Contractor’s
failure to remove and replace, or cause any Subcontractor or Vendor to
remove and replace, within ten (10) days after receiving notice pursuant
to Section 3.11.11, Replacement at FPL’s Request, of Article III, CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR, any employee of Contractor
or such Subcontractor or Vendor who is employed in the Work or the
warranty obligations of Contractor or such Subcontractor or
Vendor.
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Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 15.7, Termination by Contractor Due to FPL
Default, of Article XV, TERMINATION, and 17.3, Continuing Obligations and
Rights, of Article XVII, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, Contractor shall not have any
rights of termination or suspension under such Sections as a result of
FPL’s exercise or attempted exercise of its rights under this Section
7.3. FPL shall release payments withheld pursuant to this
Section 7.3.3 within *** (***) days from the date when
Contractor cures all such breaches to the satisfaction of
FPL.
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7.3.4
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Each
payment made pursuant to this Article shall be paid directly to
Contractor. Such payment shall be wire-transferred to an
account or accounts designated by Contractor in its Request for
Payment.
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7.4
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Intentionally
Deleted.
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7.5
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Letters
of Credit
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Simultaneously
with the execution of this Agreement, Contractor shall, at its own expense,
cause the LC Issuing Bank to issue and maintain, by renewal or replacement, for
the periods specified herein, an irrevocable, unconditional, transferable,
standby, revolving letter of credit in favor of FPL meeting the requirements of
this Section 7.5, and in form and substance as set forth on Appendix U, Form of
Letter of Credit, (the “Letter of Credit”) and such Letter of Credit must
provide for draws in the United States. The Letter of Credit shall
constitute security for Contractor’s obligations hereunder. All fees
and charges, including, without limitation, issuing, commitment and operation
fees and charges, relating to the Letter of Credit shall be borne by
Contractor. The Letter of Credit shall comply with and be subject to
the following terms and conditions:
7.5.1
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Upon
issuance, the Letter of Credit shall have a face amount equal to ***
Dollars ($***). On the date (the “Initial LC Amount Expiration
Date”) sixty (60) days after either Contractor satisfies the *** or the
Contract Price is reduced, in each case, in accordance with Section
11.4.3,, and thereafter so long as the Letter of Credit is required to be
provided hereunder, the face amount shall automatically be reduced to (or
the LC Issuing Bank may issue a replacement Letter of Credit with a face
amount equal to) *** Dollars ($***); provided, if Contractor elects to
cause the LC Issuing Bank to issue a replacement Letter of Credit to FPL,
upon receipt of such replacement Letter of Credit by FPL, FPL shall, as
promptly as practicable thereafter, xxxx the replaced Letter of Credit
“canceled” and return it to the LC Issuing Bank for cancellation.
***
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(continued)
***. Thirty
(30) days after the later of (a) *** and (b) the date that Contractor has
satisfied all warranty obligations related to breaches of warranty for which
Contractor was notified prior to *** (such later date, the “Letter of Credit
Expiration Date”), FPL shall return the Letter of Credit to the LC Issuing Bank
with instructions for cancellation.
7.5.2
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FPL
shall have the right to draw upon the Letter of Credit by presenting to
the LC Issuing Bank a draw certificate pursuant to the Letter of Credit
attached hereto as Appendix U, Form of Letter of Credit. FPL
may draw upon the Letter of Credit for payment for ***. The
Letter of Credit shall allow FPL to immediately draw up to the full amount
then available for drawing thereunder in the event of any delay or failure
by Contractor to restore the Letter of Credit as so required or if
Contractor fails to renew the Letter of Credit within sixty (60) Days
prior to the expiration thereof for renewals prior to
***.
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7.5.3
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LC
Issuing Bank. The LC Issuing Bank shall be a commercial bank or
trust company organized under the laws of the United States having total
assets of at least *** US Dollars ($***) and
having:
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(a)
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Credit
Ratings of at least “***” by S&P and “***” by Xxxxx’x;
or
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(b)
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If
such entity is rated by either Xxxxx’x or S&P, but not both, Credit
Ratings of at least “***” by S&P or “***” by
Xxxxx’x.
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7.6
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Liens.
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7.6.1
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Satisfaction
of Liens. Provided FPL has paid Contractor as required
in this Agreement: (a) within ten (10) days of receiving any notice of any
Lien filed by any Subcontractor, or any Person working for, or through,
Contractor or any Subcontractor, Contractor shall promptly commence to
cause such Lien to be discharged or satisfied by bond or otherwise
including, without limitation, by raising valid counterclaims against such
Subcontractor; (b) the expense of discharging or satisfying by bond any
such Lien shall be paid by Contractor at its sole cost and expense and
shall not be a part of the Contract Price payable to Contractor; and.(c)
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless FPL, its Affiliates
and all Persons acting for any of them, from and against any such Lien
against the property of FPL (except to the extent of FPL’s failure to make
any payment in breach of this Agreement). If FPL receives
notice of any such Lien, FPL shall provide notice thereof to
Contractor. Contractor shall promptly commence all necessary
proceedings to discharge or satisfy by bond any such Lien as soon as
possible, bearing all the relevant costs thereof. FPL shall
have the right to retain and withhold amounts on account of the Contract
Price or draw upon the Letter of Credit in an amount sufficient to
indemnify FPL against any such Lien until such time as FPL becomes
satisfied that such Lien is discharged or satisfied by
bond.
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7.6.2
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As
a condition precedent to the making of any payment hereunder, Contractor
and each of its Substantial Subcontractors and Substantial Vendors shall
provide FPL with a certificate in the form attached hereto as Appendix H,
Form of Contractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of Liens, and Appendix
H-1, Form of Subcontractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of
Liens. Contractor shall provide such certificates
simultaneously with each Request for
Payment.
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7.6.3
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Acceptance
by Contractor of the final payment shall constitute a release by
Contractor of FPL, Affiliates, Financing Parties and every officer and
agent thereof from all liens (whether statutory or otherwise and including
mechanics’ or suppliers’ liens), claims and liability hereunder with
respect to any Work performed or furnished in connection with this
Agreement, or for any act or omission of FPL or of
any
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TURNKEY
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(continued)
person
relating to or affecting this Agreement, except claims for which Contractor has
delivered a dispute notice to FPL. No payment by FPL shall be deemed
a waiver by FPL of any obligation of Contractor under this
Agreement.
ARTICLE
VIII.
TITLE,
RISK OF LOSS AND POSSESSION
8.1
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Clear
Title
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8.1.1
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Contractor
warrants and guarantees that legal title to and the ownership of the Work
(including, without limitation, all Equipment, patents, licenses,
Contractor Deliverables, operation and maintenance manuals and any spare
parts purchased by Contractor on behalf of FPL at FPL’s request in
connection with the construction, operation and maintenance of the Plant)
shall pass to FPL, free and clear of any and all Liens, upon Provisional
Acceptance.
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8.1.2
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Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, the costs of unloading and transporting to the
Job Site are included in the Contract
Price.
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8.2
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Risk
of Loss
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8.2.1
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From
the date hereof until the Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor hereby
assumes the risk of loss for the Project and the Work,
including:
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(a)
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Any
Equipment whether on or off the Job
Site;
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(b)
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All
other Work completed on or off the Job Site;
and
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(c)
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All
Work in progress.
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8.2.2
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All
Equipment not yet incorporated into the Plant shall be stored in secured
areas. Contractor shall bear the responsibility of preserving,
safeguarding, and maintaining such Equipment and any other completed Work
and Work in progress (including spare parts provided by
FPL). If any loss, damage, theft or destruction occurs to the
Work, on or off the Job Site, for which Contractor has so assumed the risk
of loss, Contractor shall, at FPL’s option and at Contractor’s cost,
promptly repair or replace the property affected thereby. If
FPL elects not to repair or replace the affected property, Contractor
shall pay to FPL any proceeds received from the insurance required to be
maintained by Contractor pursuant to Section 9.1.8 or 9.1.9 due to such
loss, damage, theft or destruction. Risk of loss for the
Project and the Work shall pass to FPL (excluding Contractor Equipment and
other items to be removed by Contractor, which shall remain the
responsibility of Contractor) on the Provisional Acceptance
Date. Subject to the foregoing , from and after the date of the
transfer of risk of loss, FPL shall assume all risk of physical loss or
damage thereto; provided, however, Contractor shall, subject to the
provisions of Article XII, Contractor’s Warranties, continue to be
responsible after Provisional Acceptance Date for claims, physical loss or
damage to the Work to the extent resulting from (a) the acts or omissions
of Contractor or any Affiliate thereof, any Subcontractor or Vendor, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose
acts such Person may be liable and/or (b) any failure to comply with the
requirements of the Contract
Documents.
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ARTICLE
IX.
INSURANCE
9.1
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Contractor
Insurance Policies
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Upon
execution of the Agreement and continuing through the Final Acceptance Date,
Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, obtain and maintain and cause
its Subcontractors to obtain and maintain in force insurance policies satisfying
the requirements of this Article, providing the following coverages of the types
and in the amounts as follows (the “Contractor Insurance
Policies”):
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9.1.1
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Workers’
Compensation Insurance. Workers’ Compensation that
complies with the laws of the State of Florida and such other
jurisdictions as may be applicable to its operations and includes an
alternate employer endorsement. The amount of coverage of the
insurance policy shall be the statutory amount required by the laws of the
State of Florida. Where applicable, coverage shall include
protection under the U.S. Longshoreman’s and Harbor Worker’s Act, Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act and Maritime Law, including the Xxxxx Act and
Death on the High Seas Act. Contractor expressly agrees to
comply with all provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Laws or similar
employee benefit laws of the United States, or wherein said Work is to be
performed, or of the countries from which its personnel are employed,
where required, if applicable.
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9.1.2
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Employers’
Liability Insurance. Employers’ Liability Insurance
including Occupational Disease in the amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000).
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9.1.3
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Comprehensive
or Commercial General Liability Insurance. Comprehensive
or Commercial General Liability insurance shall be on a broad form
occurrence basis which shall be in the amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the
aggregate for this Project including, but not limited to coverage for the
following:
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(a)
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Premises
and Construction Operations;
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(b)
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Independent
Contractors;
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(c)
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Products
and Completed Operations, maintained for a period of two (2) years from
the Final Acceptance Date;
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(d)
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Explosion,
Collapse and Underground Hazards;
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(e)
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Broad
Form Contractual Liability Coverage, applicable to damages and indemnities
set forth in this Agreement;
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(f)
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Personal
Injury Coverage;
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(g)
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Non-Owned
Watercraft, if applicable;
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(h)
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Broad
Form Property Damage;
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(i)
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Cross
Liability coverage or Severability of Interest
clause;
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(j)
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Broad
Form Named Insured Endorsement; and
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(k)
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Action
over coverage.
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9.1.4
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Automobile
Liability Insurance. Automobile Liability Insurance, on
an occurrence basis including coverage for all owned, leased, hired or
non-owned automotive equipment (and containing appropriate no fault
insurance provisions or other endorsements as are required under
jurisdictional law or requirements), in the amount of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence or the amount required by Applicable Law,
whichever is greater.
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9.1.5
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Umbrella
Excess Liability Insurance. Umbrella Excess Liability to
be provided on a following form basis with coverage as broad as the
primary policies in the amount of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000)
each occurrence and in the
aggregate.
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9.1.6
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All
Risk Equipment Insurance. All Risk Equipment Insurance
covering all risk of physical damage to equipment owned by Contractor
and/or provided for use at the Job Site by
Contractor.
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9.1.7
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Professional
Liability Insurance. Professional Liability Insurance on
a claims made basis with limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and, at
execution of this Agreement, $2,000,000, and upon the Commencement Date,
$3,000,000, aggregate for liability arising out of any negligent act,
error, mistake or omission resulting from Contractor’s engineering,
procurement, construction, design, commissioning, start-up and testing
services, such coverage to remain in effect for not less than four (4)
years following Provisional
Acceptance.
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9.1.8
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Inland
and Marine Cargo Insurance. Inland and Marine Cargo
Insurance, if applicable - replacement value, which coverage may be
included as part of the Builder’s Risk
Policy.
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9.2
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Form
of Contractor Insurance Policies.
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9.2.1
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Each
Contractor Insurance Policy shall be written on an occurrence
basis. Subject to the limits and coverages specified in Section
9.1, Contractor Insurance Policies, and except for Workers’ Compensation,
Contractor shall name FPL, designated Affiliates of FPL, the Utility, the
Financing Parties and any other Person designated by FPL (including their
respective officers, directors and employees) as additional insureds on
Contractor’s liability policies as required to be carried by Contractor by
the provisions of Section 9.1, Contractor Insurance Policies, for
liabilities of Contractor under the Contract Documents. Each
Contractor Insurance Policy shall provide, either in its printed text or
by endorsement, that:
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(a)
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It
shall be primary with respect to the interest of FPL, designated
Affiliates of FPL and the Financing Parties (including their respective
officers, directors and employees);
and
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(b)
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Any
other insurance maintained by FPL, designated Affiliates of FPL or the
Financing Parties is in excess and not contributory to Contractor
Insurance Policies in all instances regardless of any like insurance
coverage that FPL, designated Affiliates of FPL and the Financing Parties
may have.
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9.2.2
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Contractor
shall require the issuers of the coverages specified in 9.1, Contractor
Insurance Policies, to amend such Contractor Insurance Policies
to:
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(a)
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Include
a waiver of all rights of subrogation against the Financing Parties, FPL
and designated Affiliates of FPL and any other Person designated by FPL
and their respective directors, officers and
employees;
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(b)
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Contain
a severability of interest
provision;
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(c)
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Provide
that none of the Financing Parties, FPL or designated Affiliates of FPL or
their respective directors, officers or employees shall be liable for the
payment of premiums under such
policy;
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(d)
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Provide
that complete copies of all inspection or other reports required or
performed for the insurer shall be provided to both FPL and the Financing
Parties within thirty (30) days of delivery to
Contractor;
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(e)
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Provide
that FPL and the Financing Parties must be given at least sixty (60) days’
prior written notice of any change in, non-renewal or
cancellation of such coverages that are initiated by insurer, except ten
(10) days for non-payment of premium,
and
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(f)
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Provide
that FPL and the Financing Parties must be given at least sixty (60) days’
prior written notice of any change in, non-renewal or cancellation of such
coverages that are initiated by Contractor, except ten (10) days for
non-payment of premium.
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9.2.3
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Contractor
shall be responsible for additional costs associated with modifying
inadequate coverage, terms and conditions to meet the requirements of this
Agreement. Contractor shall comply with all the conditions
stipulated in each of the insurance policies. Contractor shall
make no material alteration to the terms of any insurance required herein
without the prior written approval of FPL. If an insurer makes
(or purports to make) any such alteration, Contractor shall notify FPL
immediately. If any such notice is sent from an office outside
the United States, it will be sent by international
courier. Contractor shall be responsible to insure against risk
of loss or damage to any Contractor Equipment and other equipment and
tools that will not be incorporated into or become part of the
Project.
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9.3
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Qualified
Insurers
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All
Contractor Insurance Policies shall be written by insurers reasonably acceptable
to FPL and the Financing Parties and that are rated “A-” or higher by A.M.
Best’s Key Rating Guide, or as may be approved in writing
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
by
FPL and the Financing Parties from time to time (a “Qualified
Insurer”). In addition, if required by the Financing Parties, the
Qualified Insurer must be able to provide a non-vitiation endorsement.
9.4
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Certificates
of Insurance
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Contractor
shall require all insurers under Contractor Insurance Policies to provide the
Financing Parties, FPL and such other interested Persons as may be designated by
FPL with certificates of insurance, in form and substance acceptable to the
Financing Parties and FPL, evidencing and describing the insurance policies and
endorsements maintained hereunder prior to commencement of the Work, or upon
issuance of such policies, if earlier, and on each issuance anniversary while
such insurance is in effect. The certificates of insurance shall
evidence and describe the insurance policies and endorsements, including,
without limitation, the requirements for the additional insured and waiver of
subrogation as described in Section 9.2, Form of Contractor Insurance
Policies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
evidence of such coverage shall be provided to FPL as a condition precedent to
Initial Site Mobilization.
9.5
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Inspection
of Contractor Insurance
Policies
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In
respect of all Contractor Insurance Policies, Contractor shall, when so
requested by FPL, produce Contractor’s policies of insurance and confirmation of
premium payment for such policies. If policies have not been secured
on a project specific basis, Contractor may delete proprietary information not
relevant to Contractor/FPL project prior to transmission.
9.6
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Subcontractors’
Insurance
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Before
permitting any of its Subcontractors to perform any Work at the Job Site,
Contractor shall obtain a certificate of insurance from each such Subcontractor
evidencing that such Subcontractor has obtained the insurance required of
Subcontractors by Contractor and in the case of Substantial Subcontractors, as
required by FPL. All policies of Substantial Subcontractors shall
include, and Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to require all other
Subcontractors to include, a waiver of any right of subrogation of the insurers
thereunder against FPL, the Financing Parties and Contractor, and any right of
the insurers to set-off or counterclaim, offset or any other deduction, whether
by attachment or otherwise, in respect of any liability or any such Person
insured under such policy. Policies provided by Substantial
Subcontractors and Substantial Vendors shall be in amounts and upon conditions
as are customarily and normally provided in the major, grid-connected solar
power generation industry.
9.7
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Remedy
on Failure to Insure
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If
Contractor shall fail to obtain and keep in force Contractor Insurance Policies,
FPL may, without limiting any other remedy it may have, obtain and keep in force
any such insurance and pay such premium or premiums as may be necessary for that
purpose and recover from Contractor whether by way of deduction, offset or
otherwise the cost of obtaining and maintaining such insurance.
9.8
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Management
of Insurance Policies
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Except as
directed by FPL, Contractor shall be responsible for managing and administering
all Contractor Insurance Policies, including the payment of all deductibles and
self-insured retention amounts, the filing of all claims and the taking of all
necessary and proper steps to collect any proceeds on behalf of the relevant
insured Person. Contractor shall at all times keep FPL informed of
the filing and progress of any claim. If Contractor shall fail to
perform these responsibilities, FPL may take such action as it determines
appropriate under the circumstances. In the event Contractor collects
proceeds on behalf of other Persons, it shall ensure that these are paid
directly from the insurers to the relevant Person and, in the event that it
receives any such proceeds, it shall, unless otherwise directed by FPL, pay such
proceed to such Party forthwith and prior thereto, hold the same in trust for
the recipient.
9.9
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FPL
Insurance Policies
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Subject
to Section 9.9.3, prior to the Initial Site Mobilization by Contractor and
continuing through the Final Acceptance Date, FPL shall obtain and maintain in
force with responsible and reputable insurance carriers, subject to usual and
customary terms, exclusions and limitations and deductible provisions the
following insurance of the types set forth below:
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9.9.1
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Workers’
Compensation Insurance. Workers’ Compensation covering
all of FPL’s employees - statutory
limit;
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9.9.2
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Employers’
Liability Insurance. Employers’ Liability covering all
of FPL’s employees;
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9.9.3
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Property
Insurance. After Provisional Acceptance and through the
end of all of the Warranty Periods, FPL shall provide property insurance
for the Plant and the Property Site in an amount and on terms that FPL
deems reasonable.
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9.9.4
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All
Risk Installation and Builder’s Risk Insurance. No later
than the Commencement Date, FPL shall obtain and maintain in force an All
Risk Installation and Builder’s Risk Insurance Policy (the “Builder’s Risk
Policy”). The Builder’s Risk Policy shall be in an amount at least equal
to the maximum foreseeable loss that could reasonably be sustained with
respect to the Project or, if such amount is unavailable, such lower
amount as may be commercially available at the time FPL procures such
policy. A certificate of insurance evidencing the Builder’s Risk Policy
shall be furnished to the Contractor within thirty days after Contractor
notifies FPL in writing that it will construct improvements at, or deliver
materials to, the Job Site that may be insured pursuant to a builder’s
risk policy. Contractor shall be named as an additional insured on any
Project-specific Builder’s Risk Policy. The Builder’s Risk Policy may
contain separate sub-limits and deductibles subject to insurance company
underwriting guidelines, provided the per occurrence deductible shall not
exceed the amounts which are available to FPL on a commercially reasonable
basis, as determined by FPL in its sole discretion. The Builder’s Risk
Policy will be maintained in accordance with terms reasonably available in
the insurance market for the construction of major solar electric
generating facilities and shall cover physical loss to property at the Job
Site which results from a Defect but will not cover the Defect, including
the cost to remedy the Defect. FPL shall cause the underwriter of the
Builder’s Risk Policy to waive all rights of subrogation against
Contractor and its Subcontractors for damages covered by the Builder’s
Risk Policy. If a loss is insured under the Builder’s Risk Policy, FPL
will prepare and submit to the insurer any claim and proof of loss in
accordance with the terms of the Builder’s Risk Policy, and Contractor
shall provide FPL with such documentation as FPL may reasonably require in
connection with the preparation of such claim and proof of loss. FPL shall
use commercially reasonable efforts for the benefit of the Parties in
pursuing any claim under the Builder’s Risk Policy, including, if
permitted by the Builder’s Risk Policy, pursuit of partial payment for
partial proof of loss and payment of undisputed amounts due under the
Builder’s Risk Policy, provided Contractor acknowledges and agrees that
the Builder’s Risk Policy may not require such partial payments. FPL shall
keep the Contractor reasonably informed of the status of claims
negotiations between FPL and the insurer under the Builder’s Risk Policy
and if Contractor is not satisfied with the progress of such negotiations,
it shall have the right to address such dissatisfaction with FPL’s
management and FPL shall use reasonable efforts to address Contractor’s
concerns. Notwithstanding the foregoing and subject to FPL’s obligation to
use commercially reasonable efforts in pursuing claims under the Builder’s
Risk Policy, any decisions made in the settlement or negotiation of any
claim under the Builder’s Risk Policy shall be in FPL’s sole discretion.
Upon availability and reasonable prior notice, Contractor’s authorized
representative shall be entitled to receive a copy of the Builder’s Risk
Policy. Contractor is responsible for the deductible under the Builder’s
Risk Policy; provided, however, Contractor’s responsibility therefor shall
in no event exceed $500,000 per
occurrence.
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9.10
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Form
of FPL’s Policies
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9.10.1
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FPL
shall provide Contractor with a certificate of insurance evidencing those
policies set forth in Section 9.9, FPL Insurance Policies. As
it applies to this Agreement, FPL shall provide that the insurance
required pursuant to Section 9.9, FPL Insurance Policies, shall, except
for Workers’ Compensation, name Contractor and its Subcontractors as
additional insureds thereunder only as their respective interests may
appear but only with respect to Work performed pursuant to the
Agreement.
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9.10.2
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Contractor
shall be responsible for the payment of all deductibles for such claims
caused, directly or indirectly, through the acts or omissions of
Contractor, any Affiliate thereof, any Subcontractor or Vendor, or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts
such Person may be liable.
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(continued)
9.11
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Contractor’s
Assistance
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In the
event a loss is sustained under any of FPL’s policies, such loss will be
adjusted by FPL and/or the Financing Parties with the insurance
companies. Contractor will assist FPL and the Financing Parties in
the adjustment
of losses. In the event a loss is sustained under the Builder’s Risk
Policy, such loss will be adjusted by Contractor and FPL with the insurance
companies. FPL and Contractor agree to waive all rights of recovery
against each other, and shall cause their respective underwriters to waive all
rights of subrogation, for damages caused by fire and/or other perils to the
extent covered and paid for by the Cargo Insurance. Contractor shall
cooperate with FPL in obtaining and maintaining the insurance policies of FPL
and shall provide all Drawings, Final Plans, certificates and other information
that FPL or its insurers may reasonably require. Upon FPL’s
reasonable request, Contractor shall with all due diligence comply with the
conditions of FPL’s insurance polices and all reasonable requirements of the
insurers in connection with the settlement of claims, the recovery of losses and
the prevention of accidents and shall bear at its own cost the consequences of
any failure to do so.
9.12
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Responsibility
for Safe Delivery of Materials of
Contractor
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In
addition to Section 8.2., Risk of Loss, of Article VIII, RISK OF LOSS AND
POSSESSION, Contractor shall comply with all warranty requirements or other
requirements set forth in all policies, including transport or marine/inland
marine cargo insurance policies.
9.13
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No
Limitation on Liability
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Nothing
in this Article shall be deemed to limit Contractor’s liability under the
Contract Documents regardless of the insurance coverages required by this
Article. Except for the coverage limits of liability for insurance
companies set forth in Section 9.1, Contractor Insurance Policies, no limitation
of liability provided to Contractor under the Contract Documents is intended nor
shall run to the benefit of any insurance company or in any way prejudice,
alter, diminish, abridge or reduce, in any respect, the amount of proceeds of
insurance otherwise payable to FPL or the Financing Parties under coverage
required to be carried by Contractor under the Contract Documents, it being the
intent of the Parties that the full amount of insurance coverage bargained for
be actually available notwithstanding any limitation of liability contained in
the Contract Documents, if any. FPL assumes no responsibility for the
solvency of any insurer or the failure of any insurer to settle any
claim.
9.14
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FPL
Controlled Insurance Program
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FPL and
Contractor agree that FPL may substitute its own Owner’s Controlled Insurance
Program (“OCIP”) for the purpose of providing during the term of the Agreement
Worker’s Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability insurance and
other insurance requested by FPL that is typically covered by
OCIPs. In such event, FPL shall procure and pay the costs for certain
insurance coverages on behalf of Contractor and Subcontractors.
ARTICLE
X.
SYNCHRONIZATION,
TESTS, MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL
ACCEPTANCE
10.1
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General.
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10.1.1
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All
start-up, synchronization, operation and testing conducted by Contractor
shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents, applicable
manufacturers’ instructions and warranty requirements, Applicable Laws,
Applicable Standards, Applicable Permits, Prudent Utility Practices and
any and all applicable rules as agreed to by FPL and
Contractor. Contractor shall provide FPL with at least thirty
(30) days’ advance written notice of the first Test that involves
delivering energy to the Grid. In addition, no Test of the
Plant that delivers electrical output shall be conducted unless Contractor
gives prior written notice thereof as provided in Section 10.1.2, Test
Notice. FPL, Financing Parties, the Utility, the Independent
Engineer, all relevant Government Authorities and their respective
authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect the Work and to
be present during the start-up, synchronization, operation and testing of
the Project pursuant to this
Article.
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(continued)
10.1.2
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Test
Notice.
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(a)
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Prior
to performing any Test, Contractor shall deliver to FPL a written notice
thereof (a “Test Notice”) specifying a date for commencement of any or all
of the Tests. Contractor
shall
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coordinate
with FPL the scheduling of any Test and FPL shall coordinate such Test
with the dispatch schedule for the Plant, so as not to interfere with
FPL’s or its Affiliates’ obligations with respect
thereto. Contractor shall deliver a Test Notice at least ten
(10) Business Days prior to the commencement of any Test. FPL
shall, within five (5) Business Days after its receipt of such Test
Notice, deliver to Contractor a written
notice:
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(i)
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Accepting
such Test Notice; or
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(ii)
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Denying
that the prerequisites for performing such Test have been completed and
stating the facts upon which such reasonable denial is
based.
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(b)
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Upon
receipt of notice denying that the prerequisites for performing such Test
have been completed, Contractor shall take such action as is appropriate
to remedy the conditions described in such notice from
FPL. Following any such remedial action, Contractor shall
deliver to FPL a new Test Notice conforming to the requirements of this
Section 10.1.2, and the provisions of this Section 10.1.2, shall apply
with respect to such new Test Notice in the same manner as they applied
with respect to the original Test
Notice.
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(c)
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The
foregoing procedure shall be repeated as often as necessary until FPL no
longer rejects the Test Notice; provided, however, if Contractor is
required to notify following receipt of FPL’s written notice in which FPL
denies that the prerequisites for performing a task have been completed,
such renotification may be given within five (5) Business Days of such
notice by FPL, and FPL shall have three (3) Business Days following the
receipt of such resubmitted notice to file written objections as described
above. Contractor shall reschedule Tests as requested by FPL to
reasonably accommodate the schedules of Persons whom FPL deems necessary
to attend the Tests. Contractor shall promptly notify FPL of
any proposed change in the schedule of Tests and may not conduct any such
test under such proposed changed schedule unless FPL receives reasonable
advance notice of the actual date of commencement of such rescheduled
test. FPL shall be responsible for notifying the Utility, the
Financing Parties and the Independent Engineer for witnessing
Tests. Contractor shall reimburse FPL for all additional direct
costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by FPL due to Contractor’s
failure to provide written notice in accordance with this Section 10.2, or
due to Contractor’s failure to prepare any portion of the Work for
inspections or testing after having provided notice to FPL of any such
inspection or test.
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10.2
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Synchronization
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Together
with the notice of the Scheduled Synchronization Date, Contractor shall provide
FPL a start-up and test schedule for the Project and copies of all
manufacturers’ specifications, schedules of protection schemes, and protection
relay settings. Contractor shall promptly give FPL notice of any
expected change in the Scheduled Synchronization Date or other information
provided with the notice as described above (or any modifications thereto);
provided that Contractor shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written
notice of the actual synchronization date. Contractor shall perform
the synchronization procedures in accordance with the Scope of Work and FPL’s
direction regarding Utility’s requirements. Utility and its
authorized representatives shall have the right to be present during the
synchronization.
10.3
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Mechanical
Completion
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Upon
satisfaction of all requirements for Mechanical Completion, Contractor shall
provide FPL with a notice of Mechanical Completion. Within three (3)
Business Days of receipt of such notice, FPL shall notify Contractor in writing
whether or not Contractor has fulfilled the requirements of Mechanical
Completion. If Contractor has not fulfilled such requirements for
Mechanical Completion, FPL shall specify in such notice to Contractor in
reasonable detail the reasons that the requirements for Mechanical Completion
have not been met. Contractor shall promptly act to correct such
deficiencies so as to achieve Mechanical Completion as soon as possible (and no
later than by the applicable date set forth in Appendix C, Critical Milestones
and
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(continued)
Milestones,
if such date has not already passed). Following any such remedial
action, Contractor shall deliver to FPL a new notice of Mechanical Completion
and the provisions of this Section 10.3, shall apply with respect to such new
Mechanical Completion notice in the same manner as they applied to the original
Mechanical Completion notice so long as, if the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date shall have passed, Contractor is paying Schedule Liquidated
Damages when due in accordance with Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
10.4
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Performance
Tests
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10.4.1
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Contractor
is responsible for conducting the Tests and any required re-tests for the
purposes of determining achievement of the Minimum Performance Level and
the Final Acceptance Performance Level. Only after the
Project:
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(a)
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Has
achieved Mechanical Completion;
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(b)
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Has
been synchronized with the Grid in accordance with the Scope of Work and
Utility’s requirements;
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(c)
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Is
capable of being operated safely, normally, reliably and continuously in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents at all
operating conditions and modes specified in the Scope of Work (although
minor portions of the Project not essential to its safe, continuous and
reliable operation may remain to be completed);
and
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(d)
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Is
ready for the Tests to be performed in accordance with the Contract
Documents,
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(e)
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shall
Contractor conduct the Tests.
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10.4.2
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Each
Test shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents, including the Scope of Work and Appendix HH, after complying
with the notice provisions of Section 10.1.2, Test Notice. If
the Project achieves the Minimum Performance Level, Contractor shall, upon
satisfaction of the other requirements to Provisional Acceptance, submit a
notice of Provisional Acceptance in accordance with Section 10.7,
Provisional Acceptance. If the Project fails all or any part of
the Tests, including, without limitation, the failure to achieve the
Minimum Performance Level, Contractor shall take appropriate corrective
action and the Tests shall be performed again. If the Project
fails all or any part of the retest, Contractor shall take appropriate
corrective action and the Tests shall be repeated. If
Contractor fails to achieve the Minimum Performance Level and satisfy all
of the other requirements of Provisional Acceptance on or prior to the
Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor shall pay Schedule
Liquidated Damages in accordance with Section 11.2, Schedule Liquidated
Damages, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES. In addition, Contractor shall repeat the Tests in
accordance with Section 11.6.1 during the applicable time periods set
forth in Section 11.1, Completion Guarantee, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR
GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Contractor shall provide a written
report of the results of each Test to
FPL.
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10.5
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Performance
Shortfalls.
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10.5.1
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Prior
to the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date, if the Project has achieved
the Minimum Performance Level necessary for Provisional Acceptance, as
determined pursuant to Section 11.6, Determination of Performance, of
Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (but not the
Final Acceptance Performance Level), and the Project is capable of being
operated safely, normally and continuously in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents at all operating levels specified
in the Scope of Work (although minor portions of the Project not essential
to its safe, continuous and reliable operation may remain to be
completed), and after complying with the notice provisions of Section
10.1.2, Test Notice, Contractor may conduct the Tests again in accordance
with the terms of the Contract Documents, including the Scope of Work, in
order to attempt to achieve the Final Acceptance Performance
Level. If the Project fails to achieve all or any part of the
Final Acceptance Performance Level after the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date, Contractor shall, subject to Contractor’s rights set
forth in the following sentence, submit a Remedial Plan reasonably
acceptable to FPL and take appropriate corrective action and repeat the
Tests. If the Project fails all or any part of the
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Final
Acceptance Performance Level after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date but all other requirements for Final Acceptance have been met,
including the achievement of the Minimum Performance Level, Contractor
shall have the option of:
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(a)
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Submitting
a Remedial Plan reasonably acceptable to FPL and take appropriate
corrective action and repeat the Tests;
or
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(b)
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Giving
notice to FPL of its declaration of Final Acceptance and reducing the
Contract Price based on the results of the last Guaranteed Performance
Test performed (and during which the Noise Guarantee was simultaneously
satisfied) prior to the issuance of such
notice.
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If
Contractor selects option (b), above, (i) the Contract Price will be
reduced to an amount equal to *** and (ii) Contractor shall perform all
Remediation Work requested by FPL related to Work not associated with the
percentage of the Final Acceptance Performance Level that has been
achieved. For example, if 75% of the Final Acceptance
Performance Level is achieved, to the extent requested by FPL, Work not
associated with achieving such 75% of the Final Acceptance Performance
Level (such Work being referred to as the “Non-Accepted Work”) shall be
removed from the Property Site and the Property Site on which such
Non-Accepted Work is located or performed shall be restored to the
condition of the Property Site immediately prior to Initial Site
Mobilization to the extent requested by
FPL.
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10.5.2
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing and subject to the terms and conditions contained herein,
Contractor may repeat the Tests until the earliest of
the:
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(a)
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Date
that is *** (***) days after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date;
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(b)
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Achievement
by Contractor of the Final Acceptance Performance Level;
or
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(c)
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Delivery
by Contractor to FPL of Contractor’s notice of declaration of Final
Acceptance and reduction of the Contract Price in accordance with Section
10.5.1.
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Contractor
shall provide a written report of the results of each Test to
FPL. The Minimum Performance Level, the Final Acceptance
Performance Level and any other Net Energy Output used to calculate any
reduction of Contract Price shall be achieved only while the Plant is
operating in compliance with the Noise Guarantee (excluding for this
purpose all waivers and variances permitted under Applicable
Permits).
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10.5.3
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If
the Final Acceptance Performance Level is not achieved within *** (***)
days after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date and Contractor has
not selected option (b) of Section 10.5.1, then the Contract Price will be
automatically reduced to an amount equal to the Contract Price
multiplied by the Payment Output Percentage, which Payment Output
Percentage shall be based on the results of the last Guaranteed
Performance Test performed (and during which the Noise Guarantee was
simultaneously satisfied) prior to one hundred and eighty (180) days after
the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date.
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At
no time between the Provisional Acceptance Date and Final Acceptance shall
the performance of the Project fall below the Minimum Performance Level,
for reasons not due to FPL’s operation of the Project or a Force Majeure
Event.
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10.6
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Punch
List.
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10.6.1
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At
all times during performance of the Work, Contractor shall maintain a list
setting forth parts of the Work which remain to be performed in order to
confirm that the Work fully complies with the terms of the Contract
Documents. Contractor shall promptly provide a copy of such
list to FPL upon request. Contractor shall make such revisions
to such list as and when requested by FPL from time to
time.
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No
later than thirty (30) days before the Provisional Acceptance Date,
Contractor shall prepare and submit to FPL a comprehensive list (the
“Punch List”) of items to be completed for the Project to reach Final
Acceptance. The Punch List shall not include any item that
affects the safety, reliability or operability of the Equipment, the Plant
or any portion thereof or requires a shut-down or reduced operation of
the
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Equipment,
the Project or any portion thereof to be completed. Contractor
shall make such revisions to the Punch List as and when reasonably
requested by FPL from time to time.
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10.6.3
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The
Parties agree that with respect to Punch List items that remain
uncompleted and which are preventing Final Acceptance, it may be more
expedient for FPL to complete such Punch List items, at its election and
option. If the Parties are able to agree upon the commercial
value of all items on the Punch List, and FPL so elects, at its sole
discretion, FPL may, in lieu of requiring Contractor to complete any item
on the Punch List, require Contractor to pay to FPL an amount equal to ***
percent (***%) of the commercial value of such Punch List item as
reasonably determined by FPL. FPL shall have the right to
offset such amount owed by Contractor against any amounts owed by FPL to
Contractor at Final Acceptance, or otherwise under the Contract
Documents.
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10.7
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Provisional
Acceptance.
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10.7.1
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After
completing the Tests in accordance with Section 10.4, Tests, and
Contractor determines that all of the requirements for Provisional
Acceptance have been completed, Contractor shall provide written notice
thereof to FPL.
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10.7.2
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Within
three (3) Business Days following receipt by FPL of such notice of
Provisional Acceptance, FPL shall notify Contractor in writing whether or
not Contractor has fulfilled the requirements of Provisional
Acceptance. If Contractor has fulfilled the requirements of
Provisional Acceptance, FPL shall notify Contractor that it has achieved
Provisional Acceptance. If Contractor has not fulfilled such
requirements for Provisional Acceptance, FPL shall specify in such notice
to Contractor in reasonable detail the reasons for determining that the
requirements for Provisional Acceptance have not been
met. Contractor shall promptly act to correct such deficiencies
so as to achieve Provisional Acceptance as soon as possible (and no later
than by the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date if such date has not
already passed). Following any such remedial action, Contractor
shall deliver to FPL a new notice of Provisional Acceptance and the
provisions of this Section 10.7.2, shall apply with respect to such new
Provisional Acceptance notice in the same manner as they applied to the
original Provisional Acceptance notice. The foregoing procedure
shall be repeated as often as necessary, so long as Contractor is paying
when due Schedule Liquidated Damages (if applicable), until acceptance by
FPL of Contractor’s Provisional Acceptance notice and delivery by FPL of
its own notice to Contractor that Provisional Acceptance has been
achieved. The date on which Provisional Acceptance is achieved
by Contractor shall be the “Provisional Acceptance
Date.”
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10.8
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Final
Acceptance of the Plant
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After
achieving Provisional Acceptance in accordance with Section 10.7, Provisional
Acceptance, when Contractor determines that all of the requirements for Final
Acceptance have been completed (other than execution of the Final Acceptance
Certificate by FPL), or when Contractor has elected to or is required to declare
Final Acceptance pursuant to Section 10.5, Performance Shortfalls, Contractor
shall submit a proposed Final Acceptance Certificate, in substantially the form
attached hereto as Appendix G, Form of Final Acceptance Certificate, to
FPL. As soon thereafter as reasonably practicable, a team consisting
of representatives of FPL, the Financing Parties, the Independent Engineer and
Contractor shall make a final inspection of the Plant. Within ten
(10) Business Days following such final inspection, FPL, with the consent of the
Financing Parties, if applicable, shall notify Contractor in writing whether
Contractor has fulfilled the requirements of the Contract Documents to reach
Final Acceptance (other than execution of the Final Acceptance Certificate by
FPL). If such requirements have been fulfilled, FPL will execute the
proposed Final Acceptance Certificate. If the requirements for Final
Acceptance have not been fulfilled, then FPL shall deliver a written notice to
such effect to Contractor describing in reasonable detail the deficiencies noted
and corrective action recommended, including projected target dates for the
completion of such incomplete or remedial Work. Contractor shall
promptly act to correct any such deficiencies. The procedure set
forth in this Section 10.8, shall be repeated as necessary, until the earlier
of: (i) the date on which Contractor has fulfilled the requirements
for the issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate and FPL executes such
certificate; or (ii) termination of this Agreement.
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Changes
in Guaranteed Dates
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Except as
otherwise set forth herein, no action by FPL or Contractor (unless FPL
specifically agrees to the contrary) required or permitted under this Article
shall affect the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date or any other scheduled
date described or defined under the terms of the Project Schedule or other
Contract Document.
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Revenues
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Any
revenues generated by the Project during the performance of any start-up,
synchronization, operation and testing or otherwise shall be paid to and for the
benefit of FPL.
ARTICLE
XI.
CONTRACTOR
GUARANTEES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
11.1
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Completion
Guarantee.
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11.1.1
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Contractor
hereby guarantees that Provisional Acceptance will occur no later than the
Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date and that Final Acceptance will
occur no later than *** (subject to delay for Force Majeure Events or FPL
Caused Delay).
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11.1.2
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Subject
to FPL’s other rights as set forth in this Agreement and subject to the
provisions of this Section 11.1, in the event that Provisional Acceptance
occurs after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date, Contractor shall
pay and FPL shall accept as its sole remedy for each and every day of such
delay after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date the Schedule
Liquidated Damages described in Section 11.2, Schedule Liquidated
Damages.
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11.1.3
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If
and in the event Contractor fails to achieve Provisional Acceptance within
*** (other than as a result of FPL Caused Delay or a Force Majeure Event),
then:
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(a)
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Contractor
shall be considered in default, and this Agreement may, at FPL’s sole and
exclusive discretion, be terminated in accordance with Article XV,
TERMINATION; and
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(b)
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Contractor
shall continue to pay the Schedule Liquidated Damages described in Section
11.2, Schedule Liquidated Damages, until the exhaustion of the aggregate
amount of liquidated damages, payable by Contractor hereunder in
accordance with Section 11.5.3, Aggregate Liquidated
Damages.
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11.2
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Schedule
Liquidated Damages.
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11.2.1
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FPL
and Contractor acknowledge and agree that any failure to achieve
Provisional Acceptance for the Project by the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date or any failure of the Project, between the Provisional
Acceptance Date and Final Acceptance, to operate at or above the Minimum
Performance Level will directly cause substantial damage to FPL, which
damage cannot be ascertained with reasonable
certainty. Accordingly, if Contractor shall fail to achieve
Provisional Acceptance for the Project by the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date, or if at any time between the Provisional Acceptance Date
and Final Acceptance the performance of the Project falls below the
Minimum Performance Level (other than as a result of FPL’s improper
operation of the Project, FPL Caused Delay or a Force Majeure Event),
subject to Section 11.5.3, Aggregate Liquidated Damages, it shall pay to
FPL, as liquidated and agreed damages and not as a penalty, an amount
(collectively, the “Schedule Liquidated Damages”) equal to $*** for each
Day that:
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(a)
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Provisional
Acceptance is delayed beyond the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date,
commencing with the first Day following the Guaranteed Provisional
Acceptance Date; and
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(b)
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Performance
of the Project falls below Minimum Performance Level between the
Provisional Acceptance Date and Final Acceptance (other than as a result
of FPL’s improper operation of the Project, FPL Caused Delay or a Force
Majeure Event).
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11.2.2
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It
is understood and agreed between the Parties that the terms, conditions
and amounts fixed pursuant to this Article as Schedule Liquidated Damages
are reasonable, considering the damages that FPL would sustain, and that
these amounts are agreed upon and fixed as liquidated damages because of
the difficulty of ascertaining the exact amount of damages that would be
sustained by FPL. Payment of Schedule Liquidated Damages are
the exclusive remedies for delays if and in the event the Project
ultimately achieves Provisional Acceptance before the aggregate amount of
liquidated damages is exhausted. Further, subject to the last
sentence of this paragraph and provided
Contractor:
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(a)
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Has
not otherwise materially breached the Agreement;
and
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(b)
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Is
paying the assessed Schedule Liquidated
Damages,
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the
failure to achieve Provisional Acceptance by the applicable Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date shall not be considered an event of default
under the Contract Documents.
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Notwithstanding
anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event that Contractor
has not achieved Provisional Acceptance but has reached its maximum
liability hereunder for payment of liquidated damages in accordance with
Section 11.5.3, Aggregate Liquidated Damages, Contractor shall be
considered in default, and this Agreement may, at FPL’s sole and exclusive
discretion, be terminated in accordance with Article XV,
TERMINATION.
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11.2.3
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Although
Schedule Liquidated Damages are FPL’s sole and exclusive remedy and
Contractor’s sole and exclusive obligation for Contractor’s delay in
achieving Provisional Acceptance, such exclusivity shall in no event
affect FPL’s rights and remedies set forth in Article XV Article XV,
TERMINATION.
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11.2.4
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Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, if Contractor selects option (b) of
Section 10.5.1 as and when applicable, no additional Schedule Liquidated
Damages shall accrue thereafter.
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11.3
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Final
Acceptance Performance Level; Guaranteed Performance Level.
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Contractor
guarantees to FPL that the peak Net Energy Output of the Plant during the period
from the Provisional Acceptance Date to the Final Acceptance Date will be equal
to or greater than the Expected Energy Output (which for purposes of clarity is
based on a 25,000 kW net AC capacity at Guarantee Design Conditions) (the “Net
Energy Output Guarantee”); provided, however, that (i) for purposes of
satisfaction of clause (c)(i) of the definition of “Final Acceptance”, Net
Energy Output shall be equal to or greater than the Final Acceptance Performance
Level; (ii) in the event that Contractor makes the election provided for in
Section 10.5.1(b), “Net Energy Output Guarantee” shall thereafter be deemed to
equal the peak Net Energy Output of the Plant as determined by the Final
Acceptance Performance Level that has been achieved by the last Guaranteed
Performance Test performed (and during which the Noise Guarantee was
simultaneously satisfied) when corrected to the Guarantee Design Conditions
contained in the Scope of Work; and (iii) ***.
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***.
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11.5
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Payment
of Liquidated Damages.
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11.5.1
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Schedule
Liquidated Damages, if any, under this Article shall accrue on a daily
basis for each Day (or portion thereof) of delay. Contractor shall pay any
Schedule Liquidated Damages pursuant to this Article within seven (7) Days
after receipt of demand therefor.
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11.5.2
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Except
as provided in Section 11.5.3, Aggregate Liquidated Damages, Contractor’s
obligation to pay Schedule Liquidated Damages when and as provided in this
Article is an absolute and unconditional obligation, and shall not be
released, discharged, diminished, or in any way affected
by:
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(a)
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Any
default by FPL in the performance or observance of any of its obligations
hereunder, provided that FPL has paid all undisputed amounts due to
Contractor hereunder;
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(b)
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The
assignment by FPL of the Contract Documents to the Financing Parties or
any other Person; or
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(c)
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Any
other circumstances, happening, condition or
event.
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(d)
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Contractor
shall pay such liquidated damages without deduction, set-off, reduction or
counterclaim.
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11.5.3
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Aggregate
Liquidated Damages. Notwithstanding anything contained
herein to the contrary, the aggregate amount of Schedule Liquidated
Damages payable by Contractor hereunder shall not exceed *** percent
(***%) of the Contract Price.
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11.5.4
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FPL
shall have the right to offset any amounts owing to FPL under this Article
against amounts owing to Contractor under this Agreement and to exercise
its rights against any security provided by or for
the
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benefit
of Contractor, in such order as FPL may elect in its sole
discretion. In addition, FPL, in its sole discretion, may collect
Schedule Liquidated Damages by drawing on the Letter of Credit if not timely
paid by Contractor.
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Determination
of Performance.
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11.6.1
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Contractor’s
compliance with the Minimum Performance Level for purposes of achieving
Provisional Acceptance shall be determined on the basis of the Tests
conducted in accordance with Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS, MECHANICAL
COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE, and Appendix HH,
and the results of such Tests shall be conclusive for such
purpose. The Net Energy Output of the Plant shall be determined
pursuant to the Guaranteed Performance Test and shall be measured while
the Plant is operating in compliance with the Noise Guarantee (excluding
for this purpose all waivers and variances permitted under Applicable
Permits).
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Contractor’s
compliance with the Minimum Performance Level and the Guaranteed
Performance Level, or the extent of its failure to comply therewith, for
purposes of achieving Final Acceptance shall be determined on the basis of
the Tests conducted in accordance with Article X, SYNCHRONIZATION, TESTS,
MECHANICAL COMPLETION, PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE, and
Appendix HH, and the results of such tests shall be conclusive for such
purpose. The Net Energy Output of the Plant shall be determined
pursuant to the Guaranteed Performance Test and shall be measured while
the Plant is operating in compliance with the Noise Guarantee (excluding
for this purpose all waivers and variances permitted under Applicable
Permits).
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11.7
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Absolute
Obligations
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The
Parties understand and agree that Contractor’s obligation to achieve the Minimum
Performance Level simultaneously with achievement of the Noise Guarantee, is an
absolute obligation, which must be achieved. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, after the Project has achieved Provisional
Acceptance and during the time period prior to Final Acceptance, the Project
shall be capable of being operated in accordance with all of the Plant’s
operating procedures and all Applicable Laws, Applicable Permits and the other
requirements of the Contract Documents, and all operating conditions specified
in the Scope of Work, excluding for this purpose all waivers and variances
permitted under Applicable Permits. The obligations set forth in this
Section 11.7 are absolute obligations of Contractor regardless of the amounts
and expenses required to be incurred by Contractor to satisfy such obligation,
and notwithstanding that such amounts may exceed the Contract
Price.
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ARTICLE
XII.
CONTRACTOR’S
WARRANTIES
12.1
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Warranties.
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12.1.1
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Contractor
warrants to FPL that all Equipment
shall:
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Be
new and of good quality;
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Be
free from improper workmanship and
Defects;
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(c)
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Comply
with all applicable requirements of all Applicable Laws and all Applicable
Permits; and
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(d)
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Be
fit for FPL’s use in and as a photovoltaic solar power generation
facility.
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Contractor’s
warranty above expressly excludes (i) photovoltaic modules that have been
subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, improper application or removal
by any party other than Contractor, (ii) cosmetic defects stemming from normal
wear and tear of photovoltaic module materials, and (iii) Defects caused by
FPL’s failure to comply with the operation and maintenance manuals and
manufacturers’ guidelines applicable to the Equipment.
12.1.2
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Contractor
warrants to FPL that the Work will be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner, and that the Plant will:
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Conform
to and be designed, engineered and constructed in accordance with the
Drawings, Scope of Work, all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits,
Prudent Utility Practices and other requirements of the Contract
Documents;
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Conform
with, and be designed and engineered according to professional standards
and skill, expertise and diligence of design professionals regularly
involved in major solar power projects similar to the Project;
and
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(c)
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Contain
the Equipment, supplies and materials described in the Scope of
Work.
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Contractor’s
warranty above expressly excludes (i) photovoltaic modules that have been
subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, improper application or removal
by any party other than Contractor, (ii) cosmetic defects stemming from normal
wear and tear of photovoltaic module materials, and (iii) Defects caused by
FPL’s failure to comply with the operation and maintenance manuals and
manufacturers’ guidelines applicable to the Equipment.
12.1.3
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Contractor
warrants to FPL that: ***
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(continued)
All of
the foregoing warranties provided for in this Section 12.1.3 expressly exclude
(i) photovoltaic modules that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect,
alteration, improper application or removal by any party other than Contractor
and (ii) Defects caused by FPL’s failure to comply with the operation and
maintenance manuals and manufacturers’ guidelines applicable to the
Equipment. Furthermore, the warranty provided for in clause (b) of
this Section 12.1.3 shall also expressly exclude cosmetic defects stemming from
normal wear and tear of photovoltaic module materials.
12.1.4
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Warranty
Period. Except as expressly stated herein to the
contrary, Contractor warrants that it shall remedy, in accordance with
Section 12.2, Repair of Nonconforming Work, any Defects or breaches of
warranty which appear prior to the expiration of: (a) *** with respect to
the warranties set forth in Sections 12.1.1 and 12.1.2, as such period may
be extended in accordance with the terms hereof (the “Initial Warranty
Period”), (b) the period commencing on the Final Acceptance Date and
ending on *** (the “Plant Warranty Period”) with respect to the warranties
set forth in Section 12.1.3(a) and (c) the period commencing on *** and
ending on *** (the “Module Warranty Period”) with respect to the
warranties set forth in Section 12.1.3(b) (each of the Initial Warranty
Period, the Plant Warranty Period and the Module Warranty Period, a
“Warranty Period”, and collectively, the “Warranty
Periods”).
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The
provisions of this Section apply to Work performed by Subcontractors and
Vendors as well as Work performed directly by Contractor. If
and in the event FPL notifies Contractor of a Defect or breach of
warranty, as applicable, within the given Warranty Period, Contractor, at
Contractor’s expense, shall immediately respond to the notification and
commence all Work with due diligence to remedy the Defect or breach of
warranty. The repair or replacement Work performed by
Contractor to accomplish to remedy a Defect or breach of warranty set
forth in Sections 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 shall be subject to (a)
***. Contractor’s obligations to remedy any Defects or breaches
of
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warranty,
as applicable, surfacing after the given Warranty Period shall be limited
to the proceeds, if any, of any applicable insurance
policy. Contractor agrees to reasonably cooperate with FPL to
effect the collection of any such insurance
proceeds.
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12.1.5
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***
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12.1.6
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If,
prior to or during the given Warranty Period for any warranty provided
hereunder (as the same may be extended hereunder), *** percent (***%) or
more of any type of component of the Work fails (for purposes hereof, a
component shall be deemed to have failed if it contains a Defect or is in
breach of other warranty set forth in Section 12.1, WARRANTIES, as
applicable), then Contractor shall perform or cause to be performed a
root-cause analysis with respect to such extensive component failure and,
unless Contractor proves to FPL’s sole satisfaction that the failure is
not due to a design fault in such component, such component or components
shall be re-designed and retrofitted for the Plant, subject fully in each
case to the warranties set forth in Section 12.1, WARRANTIES, for a period
of *** (***) months beginning on each date of the completion of the
re-installation of such new component. If Contractor proves to
FPL’s sole satisfaction that the failure is not due to a design fault in
such component, then the given Warranty Period applicable for all such
component or components in the Plant shall be automatically extended for
(a) an additional *** (***) months commencing on the date, in the case of
each such component, when the failure occurred that caused the percentage
of failures of components of that type to equal or exceed *** percent
(***%) if such failure occurred at any time prior to *** and or (b) an
additional *** (***) months commencing on the date, in the case of each
such component, when the failure occurred that caused the percentage of
failures of components of that type to equal or exceed *** percent (***%)
if such failure occurred at any time on or after
***.
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12.1.7
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THE
WARRANTIES OF CONTRACTOR SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING AND USAGE OF
TRADE). The foregoing sentence is not intended to disclaim any
other obligations of Contractor set forth
herein.
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Repair
of Nonconforming Work.
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If,
during the given Warranty Period for any warranty provided hereunder, the
Work or the Plant is found to contain Defects or Contractor is otherwise
in breach of any of the warranties set forth in Section 12.1, Warranties,
as applicable, Contractor shall at its expense correct, repair or replace
such Defect or otherwise cure such breach as promptly as practicable upon
being given notice thereof. FPL shall provide Contractor with
reasonable access to the Plant in order to perform its obligation under
this Article and the Parties shall schedule such corrections or
replacements as necessary so as to minimize disruptions to the operation
of the Plant. Contractor shall bear all costs and expenses
associated with correcting any Defect or breach of warranty, including,
without limitation, necessary disassembly, transportation, reassembly and
retesting, as well as reworking, repair or replacement of such Work,
disassembly and reassembly of piping, ducts, machinery, Equipment or other
Work as necessary to give access to improper, defective or non-conforming
Work and correction, removal or repair of any damage to other work or
property that arises from the Defect or breach of warranty. If
Contractor is obligated to repair, replace or renew any Equipment, item or
portion of the Work hereunder, Contractor will undertake a technical
analysis of the problem and correct the “root cause” unless Contractor can
demonstrate to FPL’s reasonable satisfaction that there is not a risk of
the reoccurrence of such problem. Contractor’s obligations
under this Section shall not be impaired or otherwise adversely affected
by any actual or possible legal obligation or duty of any Vendor or
Subcontractor to Contractor or FPL concerning any Defect or breach of
warranty. No such correction or cure, as the case may be, shall
be considered complete until FPL shall have reviewed and accepted such
remedial Work.
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12.2.2
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If
Contractor fails to commence to complete the correction of any Defect or
cure of any breach of warranty as required herein within five (5) days
after receipt of notice from FPL to perform such obligations or thereafter
fails to diligently continue to complete such corrections or cure, then
FPL may correct (or cause to be corrected) such Defect or cure (or cause
to be cured) such breach of warranty and Contractor shall be liable for
all reasonable costs, charges, and expenses incurred by FPL in connection
therewith (including attorneys’ and other consultants’ fees), and
Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after request therefor, pay to
FPL an amount equal to such costs, charges, and expenses. Any
such request by FPL shall be accompanied by proper documentation
evidencing such costs, charges and expenses. Such correction of
a Defect or cure of a breach of warranty by FPL (or caused by FPL) shall
be deemed performed by Contractor and the Warranty Period applicable
thereto for such corrected or cured Work shall be extended in accordance
with Section 12.1.4.
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12.2.3
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If,
during the a given Warranty Period, Contractor shall change, repair or
replace any Major Equipment item or component, FPL, in its reasonable
discretion, may require Contractor to conduct and satisfactorily complete
any test required by FPL with respect to the affected Equipment; provided,
however, in connection with any performance of a test pursuant to this
Section 12.2.3, appropriate allowance with respect to the performance of
such Equipment shall be made for the fact that such Equipment may have
operated prior thereto. If after running such test pursuant to
this Section, the results indicate a degradation in the performance of the
Project (as measured against the test results used to satisfy the
requirements of Section 12.1.3) or the Project fails to satisfy any other
Test, then Contractor shall repair, correct or replace such affected
Equipment and re-run such test until the Project performs at a level
consistent with the performance of the Project immediately prior to the
change, repair or replacement of such
Equipment.
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12.3
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Proprietary
Rights
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Without
limiting any of the provisions of this Agreement, if FPL or Contractor is
prevented from completing the Plant, the Work or any part thereof, or from the
use, operation, or enjoyment of the Plant, the Work or any part thereof as a
result of a claim, action or proceeding by any Person for unauthorized
disclosure, use, infringement or misappropriation of any Intellectual Property
Right arising from Contractor’s performance (or that of its Subcontractors or
Vendors) under the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, the Work,
Equipment, the Contractor Deliverables or other items and services provided by
Contractor or any Subcontractor or Vendor hereunder, Contractor shall promptly,
but in no event later than thirty (30) days from the date of any action or
proceeding, take all actions necessary to remove such impediment,
including:
12.3.1
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Secure
termination of the injunction and procure for FPL or its Affiliates or
assigns, as applicable, the right to use such materials, Equipment or
Contractor Deliverables in connection with the operation and maintenance
of the Project, without obligation or liability;
or
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12.3.2
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Replace
such materials, Equipment or Contractor Deliverables, with a
non-infringing equivalent, or modify same to become
non-infringing,
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All at
Contractor’s sole expense, but subject to all the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
12.4
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Repairs
and Testing by FPL.
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12.4.1
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During
the Warranty Period, without prior notice to Contractor and without
affecting the warranties of Contractor hereunder, FPL shall be permitted
to:
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(a)
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Make
repairs or replacements on Equipment so long as the repair or replacement
involves the correct installation of spare parts and is otherwise
conducted in accordance with the operation and maintenance manuals, the
manufacturer specifications and the Procedures Manual;
and
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(b)
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Adjust
or test Equipment as outlined in the instruction manuals provided by
Contractor or any Subcontractor or
Vendor.
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12.4.2
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In
the event of an emergency and if, in the reasonable judgment of FPL, the
delay that would result from giving notice to Contractor could cause
serious loss or damage which could be prevented by immediate action, any
action (including correction of Defects) may be taken by FPL or a third
party chosen by FPL, without giving prior notice to Contractor, and in the
case of a Defect, the reasonable cost of correction
shall
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be
paid by Contractor. In the event such action is taken by FPL,
Contractor shall be promptly notified within five (5) Business Days after
correction efforts are implemented, and shall assist whenever and wherever
possible in making the necessary
corrections.
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12.5
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Vendors
and Subcontractors
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Contractor
shall, for the protection of Contractor and FPL, obtain from the Vendors and
Subcontractors such guarantees and warranties with respect to Work performed and
Equipment supplied, used and installed hereunder as are reasonably obtainable,
which guarantees and warranties shall equal or exceed those set forth in Section
12.1, Warranties, and shall be made available and assignable to FPL and the
Financing Parties to the full extent of the terms thereof upon the expiration of
Contractor’s warranty hereunder. FPL shall be an express third party
beneficiary of all such guarantees and warranties. All such
warranties obtained shall be in addition to, and shall not alter the warranties
of, Contractor. Upon FPL’s request, Contractor shall use all
reasonable efforts to force Subcontractors to honor warranties including, but
not limited to, filing suit to enforce same. To the extent available,
FPL shall have the right to require Contractor to secure additional warranty or
extended guarantee protection pursuant to a Change Order issued in accordance
with the provisions of Article VI, CHANGE ORDERS. Upon the earlier of
the Provisional Acceptance Date or termination of this Agreement, Contractor
shall deliver to FPL copies of all relevant contracts providing for such
guarantees and warranties.
12.6
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Assignment
of Warranties
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Upon the
expiration of all of the Warranty Periods or termination of this Agreement,
Contractor shall assign to FPL all warranties received by it from Subcontractors
and Vendors or otherwise obtained under Section 12.5, Vendors and Subcontractors
(or the Plant or Work in the event of termination of this
Agreement). Such assignment of warranties to FPL must also allow FPL
to further assign such warranties. However, in the event that FPL
makes any warranty claim against Contractor with respect to Equipment or
services supplied in whole or in part by any Subcontractor or Vendor, and
Contractor fulfills its obligations with respect to such claim by FPL,
Contractor shall be entitled to enforce for its own benefit any warranty given
by such Subcontractor or Vendor with respect to such Equipment and
services.
12.7
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Survival
of Warranties
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The
provisions of this Article shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE
XIII.
REPRESENTATIONS
13.1
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Representations
and Warranties.
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13.1.1
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Contractor
represents and warrants to FPL
that:
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(a)
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Contractor
is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly authorized and
qualified to conduct business in the State of
Florida;
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(b)
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Contractor
has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business, own its
properties and execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its
obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms
hereof;
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(c)
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The
execution, delivery, and performance of the Contract Documents have been
duly authorized by all requisite corporate action and this Agreement
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Contractor,
enforceable against Contractor in accordance with its
terms;
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(d)
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Neither
the execution, delivery or performance of the Contract Documents conflicts
with, or results in a violation or breach of the terms, conditions or
provisions of, or constitutes a default under, the organizational
documents of Contractor or any agreement, contract, indenture or other
instrument under which Contractor or its assets are bound, nor violates or
conflicts with any Applicable Law or any judgment, decree, order, writ,
injunction or award applicable to
Contractor;
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(e)
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Contractor
is not in violation of any Applicable Law or Applicable Permit, which
violations, individually or in the aggregate, would affect its performance
of its obligations under the Contract
Documents;
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(f)
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Except
as described in Section 18.21, Contractor’s License, Contractor is the
holder of all governmental consents, licenses, permissions and other
authorizations and Applicable Permits required to operate and conduct its
business now and as contemplated by the Contract Documents, other than
Contractor Permits and FPL Permits
which will be obtained in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents;
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(g)
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There
is no pending controversy, legal action, arbitration proceeding,
administrative proceeding or investigation instituted, or to the best of
Contractor’s knowledge threatened, against or affecting, or that could
affect, the legality, validity and enforceability of the Contract
Documents or the performance by Contractor of its obligations under the
Contract Documents, nor does Contractor know of any basis for any such
controversy, action, proceeding or
investigation;
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(h)
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Contractor
has examined this Agreement, including all Appendices attached hereto,
thoroughly and become familiar with all its terms and
provisions;
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(i)
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Contractor,
by itself and through its Subcontractors and Vendors, has the full
experience and proper qualifications to design and perform the Work and to
construct the Plant in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents;
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(j)
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Contractor
has visited and examined the Property Site and is fully familiar with such
Property Site and surrounding area and based on such visit and examination
has no reason to believe that Contractor will be unable to complete the
Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents;
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(k)
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To
the best of its knowledge, Contractor has reviewed all other documents and
information necessary and available to Contractor in order to ascertain
the nature, location and scope of the Work, the character and
accessibility of the Property Site, the existence of obstacles to
construction of the Plant and performance of the Work, the availability of
facilities and utilities, and the location and character of existing or
adjacent work or structures;
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(l)
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Contractor
owns or has the right to use all patents, trademarks, service marks,
tradenames, copyrights, licenses, franchises, permits and intellectual
property rights necessary to perform the Work without conflict with the
rights of others;
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(m)
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Each
of Contractor and *** is financially solvent, able to pay its debts as
they mature, and possessed of sufficient working capital to complete its
obligations under this Agreement;
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(n)
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FPL
may provide or may have provided Contractor with copies of certain
studies, reports or other information (including oral statements) and
Contractor represents and acknowledges
that:
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(i)
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All
such documents or information have been or will be provided as background
information and as an accommodation to
Contractor;
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(ii)
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FPL
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of
such documents or the information (including oral statements) or opinions
therein contained or expressed; and
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(iii)
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It
is not relying on FPL for any information, data, inferences, conclusions,
or other information with respect to the Job Site (other than the boundary
survey referred to in Section 4.7, Description of Property Site),
including the surface conditions of the Job Site and the surrounding
areas;
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(o)
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All
Persons who will perform any portion of the Work have and will have all
business and professional certifications required by Applicable Law to
perform their respective services under this
Agreement;
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(p)
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The
access rights granted to or obtained by Contractor to the Job Site are
adequate for the performance of the Work and operation of the Plant;
and
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(q)
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The
Plant will be designed and constructed to achieve or exceed the Net Energy
Output Guarantee.
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13.1.2
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FPL
represents and warrants to Contractor
that:
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(a)
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FPL
is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under the laws of Florida and is duly authorized and qualified to conduct
business in the State of Florida;
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(b)
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FPL
has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business, own its
properties and execute and deliver the Contract Documents and perform its
obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms
hereof;
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(c)
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The
execution, delivery, and performance of the Contract Documents have been
duly authorized by all requisite corporation action and this Agreement
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of FPL, enforceable
against FPL in accordance with its
terms;
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(d)
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Neither
the execution, delivery or performance of the Contract Documents conflicts
with, or results in a violation or breach of the terms, conditions or
provisions of, or constitutes a default under, the organizational
documents of FPL or any agreement, contract, indenture or other instrument
under which FPL or its assets are bound, nor violates or conflicts with
any Applicable Law or any judgment, decree, order, writ, injunction or
award applicable to FPL;
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(e)
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FPL
is not in violation of any Applicable Law or Applicable Permit, which
violations, individually or in the aggregate, would affect its performance
of its obligations under the Contract Documents;
and
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(f)
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FPL
is the holder of all governmental consents, licenses, permissions and
other authorizations and Applicable Permits required to operate and
conduct its business now and as contemplated by the Contract Documents,
other than FPL Permits which will be obtained in accordance with the terms
of the Contract Documents.
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13.2
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Survival
of Representations and
Warranties
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The
representations and warranties of the Parties herein shall survive execution and
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
XIV.
FORCE
MAJEURE AND FPL CAUSED DELAY
14.1
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Definition
of Force Majeure Event
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14.1.1
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As
used herein, the term “Force Majeure Event” shall mean any event or
circumstance, or combination of events or circumstances, that arises after
the date hereof, is beyond the reasonable control of the Party claiming
the Force Majeure Event, is unavoidable or could not be prevented or
overcome by the reasonable efforts and due diligence of the Party claiming
the Force Majeure Event and has an impact which will actually,
demonstrably, adversely and materially affect such Party’s ability to
perform its obligations in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents or has an impact which will actually, demonstrably, adversely
and materially affect the Critical Path of the Work and performance of its
obligations in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
events that may give rise to a Force Majeure Event include, without
limitation:
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(a)
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Acts
of God;
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(b)
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Natural
disasters;
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(c)
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Fires;
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(d)
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Earthquakes;
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(e)
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Lightning;
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(f)
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Floods;
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(g)
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Storms;
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(h)
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Civil
disturbances;
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(i)
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Terrorism;
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(j)
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Riots;
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(k)
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War;
and
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(l)
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The
action of or failure to act on the part of any Government Authority having
or asserting jurisdiction that is binding upon the Parties and has been
opposed by all reasonable means,
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In
each case, that meet the definition of Force Majeure Event as set forth
above.
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14.1.2
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the term “Force Majeure Event” does not include, without
limitation:
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(a)
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Strikes,
work stoppages (or deteriorations), slowdowns or other labor actions,
unless such strike, work stoppage or other labor action is a result of
strike, work stoppage or other labor action originated by employees of the
Party not claiming the Force Majeure
Event;
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(b)
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Any
labor or manpower shortages;
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(c)
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Unavailability,
late delivery, failure, breakage or malfunction of equipment or materials
or events that affect the cost of equipment or
materials;
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(d)
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Economic
hardship (including lack of money);
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(e)
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Perils
of sea;
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(f)
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Delays
in transportation (including delays in clearing customs) other than delays
in transportation resulting from accidents or closure of roads or other
transportation route by Government
Authorities;
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(g)
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Changes
in Applicable Laws;
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(h)
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***;
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(i)
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Actions
of a Government Authority with respect to Contractor’s compliance with
Applicable Laws or Applicable
Permits;
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(j)
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Any
failure by Contractor to obtain and/or maintain any Applicable Permit it
is required to obtain and/or maintain
hereunder;
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(k)
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Any
other act, omission, delay, default or failure (financial or otherwise) of
a Subcontractor or Vendor; or
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(l)
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Any
surface or subsurface conditions at the Property Site (subject to
Contractor’s rights as provided in Section 3.4.4, Differing Condition, of
Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CONTRACTOR).
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14.1.3
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing and solely for the purpose of conducting the acceptance
testing provided for in Section 2 of Appendix HH – Acceptance Testing, the
term “Force Majeure Event” includes solar conditions that do not meet the
express criteria set forth in in Section 2 of Appendix HH –
Acceptance
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subject however to the other requirements for an event or occurrence to be Force
Majeure Event and the other requirements set forth in this Article.
14.2
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Notice
of Force Majeure Event
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The Party
claiming a Force Majeure Event shall within five (5) Business Days after it
knows or should have known of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event (or in
any event, no later than twenty (20) days after the commencement of the Force
Majeure Event), give the other Party written notice describing the details of
the cause and nature of the Force Majeure Event, the anticipated length of delay
due to the Force Majeure Event and any other affect on the Party’s performance
of its obligations hereunder; provided that if the Force Majeure Event results
in a breakdown of communications rendering it not reasonably practicable to give
notice within the applicable time limit specified herein, then the Party
claiming a Force Majeure Event shall give such notice as soon as reasonably
practicable after the reinstatement of communications, but no later than five
(5) Business Days after such reinstatement. Within fifteen (15) days
after initial notification, such Party shall provide sufficient proof of the
occurrence and duration of such Force Majeure Event to the other Party and shall
thereafter provide the other Party with periodic supplemental updates to reflect
any change in information given to the other Party as often as requested by the
other Party. The Party claiming the Force Majeure Event shall give
notice to the other Party of: (i) the cessation of the relevant Force
Majeure Event; and (ii) the cessation of the effects of such Force Majeure Event
on the performance by it of its obligations under the Contract Documents as soon
as practicable after becoming aware thereof. No Force Majeure Event
shall relieve any Party from performing those of its obligations that are not
affected by the Force Majeure Event.
14.3
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Delay
from Force Majeure Event
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14.3.1
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So
long as the conditions set forth in this Section 14.3 are satisfied, and
subject to Section 14.7, Performance Not Excused, neither Party shall be
responsible or liable for, or deemed in breach of this Agreement because
of, any failure or delay in complying with its obligations under or
pursuant to the Contract Documents to the extent that such failure has
been caused, or contributed to, by one or more Force Majeure Events or its
effects or by any combination thereof, and in such
event:
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(a)
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Except
as otherwise provided herein, the performance by the Party claiming the
Force Majeure Event of its obligations hereunder shall be suspended, and
in the event that such Party is required to start or complete an action
during a specific period of time, such start date or period for completion
shall be extended, on the condition
that:
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(i)
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Such
suspension of performance and extension of time shall be of no greater
scope and of no longer duration than is required by the effects of the
Force Majeure Event;
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(ii)
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The
Party claiming the Force Majeure Event complies with Section 14.2, Notice
of Force Majeure Event; and
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(iii)
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The
Party claiming the Force Majeure Event continually uses commercially
reasonable efforts to alleviate and mitigate the cause and effect of the
Force Majeure Event and remedy its inability to perform;
and
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(b)
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In
the event Contractor desires to claim a Force Majeure Event, it must
submit a request for Changes pursuant to Section 6.2, Change Orders
Requested by Contractor, of Article VI, CHANGE
ORDERS.
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14.3.2
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Solely
with respect to a Force Majeure Event described in Section 14.1.3, if such
Force Majeure Event continues for sixty (60) consecutive days from the
commencement of acceptance testing, then, solely for purposes of Section
11.2, FPL shall deem Contractor to have satisfied the Minimum Performance
Level and Schedule Liquidated Damages shall not be payable. In
such event, Contractor shall not be deemed to have achieved Provisional
Acceptance until solar conditions exist that meet the express criteria set
forth in in Section 2 of Appendix HH – Acceptance Testing and the Minimum
Performance Level is achieved in accordance with Section
11.6.
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14.3.3
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Contractor’s
failure to comply with this Section 14.3, shall constitute a waiver of any
claims as a result of a Force Majeure
Event.
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14.4
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Removal
of Force Majeure
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If,
within a reasonable time after a Force Majeure Event that has caused Contractor
to suspend or delay performance of the Work, action to be undertaken at the
expense of FPL has been identified and recommended to Contractor, and Contractor
has failed within five (5) days after receipt of notice thereof from FPL to take
such action as Contractor could lawfully and reasonably initiate to remove or
relieve either the Force Majeure Event or its direct or indirect effects, FPL
may, in its sole discretion and after notice to Contractor, initiate such
reasonable measures as will be designed to remove or relieve such Force Majeure
Event or its direct or indirect effects and thereafter require Contractor to
resume full or partial performance of the Work. To the extent
Contractor’s failure to take such measures results in expense in addition to
what FPL would have paid to Contractor (whether as part of the original Contract
Price or as additional compensation to the extent the requested measures
constituted a Change Order altering the scope of the Work) had Contractor taken
such measures, such additional expense shall be for Contractor’s
account.
14.5
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Notice
of FPL Caused Delay
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14.5.1
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In
the event Contractor desires to claim an FPL Caused Delay, Contractor
shall within five (5) Business Days after it knows or should have known of
the occurrence of the FPL Caused Delay, give FPL written notice describing
the details of the FPL Caused Delay, the anticipated length of such delay
and any other affect on Contractor’s performance of its obligations
hereunder. Within fifteen (15) days after initial notification,
Contractor shall:
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(a)
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Provide
to FPL demonstrable proof of the occurrence and duration of such FPL
Caused Delay and, if requested by FPL, such proof shall be provided, and
in any event verified, by an independent third party reasonably acceptable
to FPL and Contractor at the sole cost and expense of Contractor;
and
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(b)
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Thereafter
provide FPL with periodic supplemental updates to reflect any change in
information given to FPL as often as requested by
FPL.
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14.5.2
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In
the event that Contractor claims an FPL Caused Delay in violation of this
provision, FPL shall be entitled to set-off against any payments due to
Contractor or draw upon any security provided by Contractor (including the
Letter of Credit) to compensate FPL for all costs (including reasonable
attorneys’ and other consultants’ fees) incurred in enforcing this Section
14.5.
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14.6
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Delay
from FPL Caused Delay
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14.6.1
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So
long as the conditions set forth in this Section 14.6, are satisfied and
subject to Section 14.7, Performance Not Excused, Contractor shall not be
responsible or liable for, or deemed in breach of the Contract Documents
because of, any failure or delay in completing the Work in accordance with
the Project Schedule or achieving Provisional Acceptance by the Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date to the extent that such failure has been
caused by one or more FPL Caused Delays, and in such event, except as
otherwise provided herein, the start date or period for completion of any
portion of the Work shall be extended, on the condition
that:
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(a)
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Such
suspension of performance and extension of time shall be of no greater
scope and of no longer duration than is required by the effects of the FPL
Caused Delay;
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(b)
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Contractor
complies with Section 14.5, Notice of FPL Caused Delay;
and
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(c)
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Contractor
provides all assistance reasonably requested by FPL for the elimination or
mitigation of the FPL Caused Delay.
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14.6.2
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In
the event Contractor desires to claim an FPL Caused Delay, it must submit
a request for Changes pursuant to Section 6.2, Change Orders Requested by
Contractor, of Article VI, CHANGE ORDERS, and Contractor shall be entitled
to suspension of performance or extension of time (including an extension
of the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance Date) together with demonstrated,
justified and
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reasonable
additional costs incurred by reason of such delay to the extent agreed
upon by both Parties pursuant to a Change Order in accordance with Section
6.2, Change Orders Requested by Contractor, of Article VI, CHANGE
ORDERS. Failure to comply with the terms of this Section 14.6,
shall constitute a waiver of any claims for an increase in the Project
Schedule or the Contract Price as a result of an FPL Caused
Delay.
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14.7
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Performance
Not Excused
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The
payment of money owed shall not be excused because of a Force Majeure Event or
FPL Caused Delay. In addition, a Party shall not be excused under
this Article from timely performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent
that the claimed Force Majeure Event or FPL Caused Delay was caused by any
negligent or intentional acts, errors, or omissions, or for any breach or
default of the Contract Documents by such Party. Furthermore, no
suspension of performance or extension of time shall relieve the Party
benefiting therefrom from any liability for any breach of the obligations that
were suspended or failure to comply with the time period that was extended to
the extent such breach or failure occurred prior to the occurrence of the
applicable Force Majeure Event or FPL Caused Delay. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein to the contrary, Contractor shall not withdraw
Contractor’s Equipment and personnel from the Job Site or otherwise demobilize
without the prior authorization of FPL. Contractor shall not be
entitled to receive reimbursement for its costs of demobilization and/or
remobilization as a result of any Force Majeure Event.
ARTICLE
XV.
TERMINATION
15.1
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Contractor
Events of Default
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The
occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an event of default
by Contractor (each a “Contractor Event of Default”):
15.1.1
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The
failure of Contractor, subject to the grace period provided in Section
11.1, Completion Guarantee, of Article XI, CONTRACTOR GUARANTEES AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, to achieve Provisional Acceptance by the Guaranteed
Provisional Acceptance Date;
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15.1.2
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Intentionally
Deleted.
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15.1.3
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The
failure of Contractor to achieve Final Acceptance within *** (***) days
after the Guaranteed Provisional Acceptance
Date;
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15.1.4
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The
failure of the Plant to continue to operate at Minimum Performance Level
after Provisional Acceptance and prior to Final Acceptance, unless such
failure is caused by FPL’s failure to properly operate and maintain the
Plant in accordance with Contractor’s written instructions provided
hereunder;
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15.1.5
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The
Plant, during the period of time between Provisional Acceptance and Final
Acceptance, is not capable of being operated in accordance with Plant
operating procedures and all Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits, and
other requirements of the Agreement, and all operating conditions
specified in the Scope of Work;
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15.1.6
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The
failure by Contractor to pay liquidated damages as required
herein;
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15.1.7
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Any
failure by Contractor to make any other payment or payments required to be
made to FPL under the Contract Documents within five (5) Business Days
after receipt of written notice from FPL of Contractor’s failure to make
such other payment or payments (except, in the case of payments other than
Schedule Liquidated Damages, to the extent Contractor disputes such other
payment or payments in good faith and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement);
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15.1.8
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Any
of the following occurs:
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(a)
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Contractor
fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or
equipment;
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(b)
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Contractor
fails to make prompt payments when due to Subcontractors or Vendors for
labor, materials or equipment;
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(c)
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Contractor
suspends performance of a material portion of the Work (other than as
provided in: (i) Article XIV, FORCE MAJEURE AND FPL CAUSED
DELAY; (ii) Section 15.4.1, Suspension by FPL for Convenience, (iii)
Section 15.7, Termination by Contractor Due to FPL Default; or (iv)
pursuant to a Change Order); or
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(d)
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Contractor
fails to comply with any provision of any Applicable
Law,
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and
if in each paragraph (a) through (d) of this Section, such condition
remains unremedied for thirty (30) days following written notice thereof
by FPL, or for such longer period, not to exceed sixty (60) days, during
which time Contractor diligently pursues the cure of such material breach,
if such material breach is capable of being
cured;
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15.1.9
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The
failure by Contractor to deliver any recovery plan described in Section
5.3.3, of Section 5.3, Project Schedule, of Article V, PROJECT SCHEDULE,
within thirty (30) days after the date such recovery plan is due pursuant
to the terms of such Section, or following approval of a recovery plan
pursuant to such Section, the failure of Contractor to meet the schedule
set forth in such recovery plan;
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15.1.10
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Any
breach by Contractor of any representation or warranty made by Contractor
in Article XIII, REPRESENTATIONS;
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15.1.11
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Any
breach by Contractor of any obligation, covenant or agreement of
Contractor hereunder other than those breaches specified in this Section
15.1, and:
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(a)
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Such
breach is not cured by Contractor within fifteen (15) days after notice
thereof from FPL; or
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(b)
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If
such breach is not capable of being cured within such fifteen (15) day
period (as determined by FPL in its sole discretion), Contractor fails
to:
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(i)
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Commence
to cure such breach within such fifteen (15) day
period;
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(ii)
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Thereafter
diligently proceed to cure such breach in a manner satisfactory to FPL in
its sole discretion;
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(iii)
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Cure
such breach within ninety (90) days after notice thereof from
FPL;
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15.1.12
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Any
of the following occurs:
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(a)
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Contractor
*** consents to the appointment of or taking possession by, a receiver, a
trustee, custodian, or liquidator of itself or of a substantial part of
its assets, or fails or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts
generally as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors;
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(b)
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Contractor
*** files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a voluntary petition or an
answer seeking reorganization in a proceeding under any applicable
bankruptcy or insolvency laws or an answer admitting the material
allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, or
seeks relief by voluntary petition, answer or consent, under the
provisions of any now existing or future bankruptcy, insolvency or other
similar law providing for the liquidation, reorganization, or winding up
of corporations, or providing for an agreement, composition, extension, or
adjustment with its creditors;
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(c)
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A
substantial part of Contractor’s *** assets is subject to the
appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or custodian by court
order and such order shall remain in effect for more than thirty (30)
days; or
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(d)
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Contractor
*** is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, has any property sequestered by
court order and such order shall remain in effect for more than thirty
(30) days, or has filed against it a petition under any bankruptcy,
reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution
or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in
effect, and such petition shall not be dismissed within thirty (30) days
of such filing;
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15.1.13
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The
dissolution of Contractor, except for the purpose of merger, consolidation
or reorganization where the successor expressly assumes Contractor’s
obligations hereunder and such assignment and assumption does not
materially adversely affect the ability of the successor to perform its
obligations under the Contract Documents *** remains in full force
and effect for the obligations of such
successor;
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15.1.14
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The
transfer by Contractor of all or a substantial portion of
the:
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(a)
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Rights
and/or obligations of Contractor hereunder, except for an assignment
permitted hereunder; or
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(b)
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Assets
or obligations of Contractor, except where the transferee expressly
assumes the transferred obligations and such transfer does not materially
adversely affect the ability of Contractor or the transferee, as
applicable, to perform its obligations under the Contract Documents, as
determined by FPL in its sole
discretion;
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15.1.15
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***;
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15.1.16
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Any
failure by Contractor to maintain the insurance coverages required of it
in accordance with Article IX,
INSURANCE;
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15.1.17
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Any
failure of Contractor to maintain the Letter of Credit in accordance with
Section 7.5, Letters of Credit, of Article VII, CONTRACT PRICE; PAYMENTS
TO CONTRACTOR, ***; unless the available amount thereunder *** has been
drawn in full in accordance with the terms
thereof;
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15.1.18
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Any
abandonment of the Work by Contractor, where “Abandonment” for the
purposes of this Section shall mean that Contractor has substantially
reduced personnel at the Job Site or removed required equipment from the
Job Site such that, in the opinion of an experienced construction manager,
Contractor would not be capable of completing the Critical Milestones in
accordance with the Project Schedule;
or
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15.1.19
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***.
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15.2
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Termination
by FPL Due to Contractor Default;
Other
Remedies.
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15.2.1
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Upon
the occurrence of a Contractor Event of Default, FPL may, at its option,
terminate this Agreement, without prejudice to any other rights and
remedies available to FPL under this Agreement, by giving written notice
thereof to Contractor, which termination shall be effective upon the
giving of such notice by FPL.
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15.2.2
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In
the event of a termination by FPL under this Section 15.2, FPL shall have
the right to take possession of and use all of the Contractor Equipment
located at the Job Site on the date of such termination for the purpose of
completing the Work and may employ any other Person to complete the Work
by whatever method that FPL may deem necessary. In addition,
FPL may make such expenditures as in FPL’s sole judgment will accomplish
the timely completion of the Work in accordance with the terms
hereof.
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15.2.3
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In
the event of termination by FPL under this Section 15.2, Contractor shall
not be entitled to receive any further payments under the Contract
Documents (other than undisputed payments owed and payable to Contractor
hereunder prior to the date of such
termination).
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15.2.4
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In
the event of termination by FPL under this Section 15.2, Contractor shall
be responsible for and shall reimburse FPL for the following
amounts:
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(a)
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All
reasonable costs and expenses incurred by FPL to engage a substitute
contractor to complete (or cure deficiencies in) the Work, including,
without limitation, overhead and legal, engineering and other professional
expenses;
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(b)
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All
reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the termination
of the Contract Documents, including costs and expenses incurred in
connection with the obligations set forth under Section 15.9, Obligations
Upon Termination;
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(c)
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The
amount by which:
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(i)
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The
cost reasonable to complete (or cure deficiencies in) the Work,
exceeds
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(ii)
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The
balance of the Contract Price unpaid at the time of the termination;
and
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(d)
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All
actual damages occasioned by reason of said default, except that Parties
agree that Schedule Liquidated Damages shall apply in lieu of delay
damages for late completion.
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15.2.5
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Upon
the occurrence and during the continuance of a Contractor Event of Default
but prior to termination of this Agreement by FPL, FPL may, without
prejudice to any of its other rights or
remedies:
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(a)
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***;
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(b)
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Seek
equitable relief to cause Contractor to take action or to refrain from
taking action pursuant to this Agreement, or to make restitution of
amounts improperly received under this
Agreement;
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(c)
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Make
such payments or perform such obligations as are required to cure such
Contractor Event of Default, and then draw on or make a claim against the
Letter of Credit or other security provided pursuant to this Agreement for
the cost of such payment or performance and/or offset the cost of such
payment or performance against payments otherwise due to Contractor under
this Agreement; provided that FPL shall be under no obligation to cure any
such Contractor Event of Default;
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(d)
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Seek
damages as provided in Section 15.2.4, including proceeding against any
bond, guarantee, letter of credit, or other security given by or for the
benefit of Contractor for its performance under this
Agreement;
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(e)
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Require
direct payment or co-payment to Subcontractors or Vendors and any such
payments or co-payments shall be credited against amounts due to
Contractor under the Agreement; or
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(f)
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Assign
to FPL any agreement or purchase order with a Subcontractor or Vendor,
provided that:
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(i)
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FPL
shall assume the obligations under such agreement or purchase order
accruing after the date of such
assignment;
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(ii)
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If
requested by FPL, Contractor shall remain responsible for administering
and managing such agreement or purchase order (including enforcing the
warranty obligations thereunder);
and
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(iii)
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In
no event shall Contractor be relieved of its obligation to achieve
Provisional Acceptance or Final Acceptance as a result of such
assignment.
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15.3
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Termination
by FPL for Convenience.
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15.3.1
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FPL
may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason in its sole
discretion by giving written notice thereof to Contractor, which
termination shall be effective upon the giving of such notice by
FPL. Upon receiving any such notice of termination, Contractor
shall stop performing the Work and, except as otherwise directed by FPL,
shall cancel as quickly as possible all orders placed by it with
Subcontractors and Vendors and shall use all reasonable efforts to
minimize cancellation charges and other costs and expenses associated with
the termination of the Agreement. Contractor shall also
promptly assign all subcontracts and purchase orders which FPL wishes to
retain in accordance with Section 15.9, Obligations
Upon Termination.
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15.3.2
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In
the event of a termination by FPL under Section 15.3.1, Contractor shall
be entitled to receive, as its sole and exclusive remedy for such
termination, a termination payment (“Termination Payment”) equal to the
termination amount as set forth in the Termination Payment
Schedule.
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15.3.3
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Intentionally
Deleted.
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15.3.4
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In
addition to FPL’s right to terminate set forth in Section 15.3.1
above, FPL may terminate this Agreement because any of the following
occurs pursuant to the Power Plant Siting Act, § 403.501-518, Florida
Statutes and/or Chapter 62-17, Part I, (§ 62-17.011-62-17.293) of the
Florida Administrative Code, the procedural rule implementing the act or
otherwise:
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(a)
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FPL
does not select the Project pursuant to the “Request for
Proposals”;
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(b)
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The
Siting Board does not issue a “Land Use Order” for the
Project;
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(c)
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The
Siting Board does not issue a “Final Certification
Order”;
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(d)
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The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection does not issue the “Air
Construction Permit”;
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(e)
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The
State of Florida Public Service Commission does not issue a “Need Order”
for the Project;
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(f)
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The
Project is unable to obtain the applicable local, county, state or federal
permits not covered by the Power Plant Siting
Act;
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(g)
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The
administrative law judge responsible for recommending the Project to the
Governor fails to recommend the
Project;
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(h)
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The
Governor fails to approve the
Project;
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(i)
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Any
other Government Authority whose approval or recommendation is necessary
for the Project to be constructed fails to grant such approval or give
such recommendation; or
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(j)
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As
a condition of obtaining any of the foregoing approvals or
recommendations, FPL is required to materially amend the proposal for the
Project (as determined in FPL’s sole
discretion);
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then
Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under the
Contract Documents, except for the applicable Termination
Payment.
15.3.5
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Any
amount owed pursuant to this Section 15.3, shall be subject to adjustment
to the extent any Work contains
Defects.
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15.4
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Suspension
by FPL for Convenience.
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15.4.1
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FPL
may suspend all or a portion of the Work to be performed under the
Contract Documents at any time for any reason in its sole discretion by
giving written notice thereof to Contractor. Such suspension,
not to exceed 90 days individually and 180 days total while this Agreement
is in effect, shall continue for the period specified in the notice of
suspension; provided that Contractor agrees to resume performance of the
Work promptly upon receipt of notice from FPL. Upon receiving
any such notice of suspension, unless the notice requires otherwise,
Contractor shall:
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(a)
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Immediately
discontinue the Work on the date and to the extent specified in the
notice;
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(b)
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Place
no further orders or subcontracts for Equipment, services or facilities
with respect to suspended Work, other than to the extent required in the
notice;
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(c)
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Promptly
make every reasonable effort to obtain suspension, with terms reasonably
satisfactory to FPL, of all orders, subcontracts and rental agreements to
the extent they relate to performance of suspended
Work;
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(d)
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Continue
to protect and maintain the Work performed, including those portions on
which Work has been suspended; and
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(e)
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Take
any other reasonable steps to minimize costs and expenses associated with
such suspension.
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15.4.2
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Except
as provided in Section 15.4.3, below, as full compensation for any
suspension under this Section, Contractor will be reimbursed by FPL for
the costs, as reasonably incurred, without duplication of any item, to the
extent that such costs directly result from such suspension of the Work
and to the extent that they do not reflect reimbursement for Contractor’s,
Vendors’ or Subcontractors’ anticipated profit from unperformed Work,
including all necessary and reasonable costs incurred in connection with
demobilization and remobilization of Contractor’s facility and Labor and
Contractor Equipment, plus an amount equal to ***% of such
amounts.
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15.4.3
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Upon
delivery of notice by FPL to Contractor to resume suspended Work,
Contractor shall, as promptly as reasonably possible, resume performance
under the Contract Documents to the extent required in the
notice. Contractor may request a Change Order as a result of a
suspension of Work under this Section within fourteen (14) days after
receipt of notice to resume the suspended Work; provided that such
suspension was not due to Contractor’s negligence, willful misconduct or
noncompliance with the terms of this Agreement. Contractor
shall submit to FPL a request for Changes in accordance with Article VI,
CHANGE ORDERS, and such request shall be accompanied by sufficient
documentation setting forth the schedule impact and monetary extent of
such claim in sufficient detail to permit thorough analysis by FPL;
provided that if such information is not available within such fourteen
(14) day period, Contractor shall notify FPL of such within such fourteen
(14) day period and provide an expected date (which shall be as soon as
reasonably practicable) for providing such information. If
Contractor does not submit a request for Changes within such fourteen (14)
day period and provide the information regarding schedule and monetary
impact as required above within such fourteen (14) day period (or by the
expected date if not possible during such fourteen (14) day period),
Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional consideration or other
amendments hereto and shall be deemed to have waived all claims and
offsets against FPL as a result of the suspension of
Work. Contractor shall permit access by FPL to pertinent
records for purposes of reviewing the claims by Contractor of schedule and
monetary impact.
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15.4.4
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Contractor
shall not have any recourse to the provisions of Sections 15.4.2 or 15.4.3
if and to the extent that any suspension by FPL under this Section 15.4.1
occurs contemporaneously with any Force Majeure Event, FPL Caused Delay or
a breach of Contractor’s obligations under this
Agreement.
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15.5
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[Intentionally
Deleted]
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15.6
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FPL
Events of Default
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The
occurrence and continuation of any of the following events shall constitute an
event of default by FPL (each, an “FPL Event of Default”):
15.6.1
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A
failure by FPL to make payment of any undisputed amount when due, and such
breach is not cured by FPL within fifteen (15) days after FPL’s receipt of
notice thereof from Contractor; or
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15.6.2
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Any
breach by FPL of any representation or warranty made by FPL in Article
XIII, REPRESENTATIONS;
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15.6.3
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Any
of the following occurs:
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(a)
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FPL
consents to the appointment of or taking possession by, a receiver, a
trustee, custodian, or liquidator of itself or of a substantial part of
its assets, or fails or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts
generally as they become due, or makes a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors;
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(b)
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FPL
files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a voluntary petition or an
answer seeking reorganization in a proceeding under any applicable
bankruptcy or insolvency laws or an answer admitting the material
allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, or
seeks relief by voluntary petition, answer or consent, under the
provisions of any now existing or future bankruptcy, insolvency or other
similar law providing for the liquidation, reorganization, or winding up
of corporations, or providing for an agreement, composition, extension, or
adjustment with its creditors;
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(c)
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A
substantial part of FPL’s assets is subject to the appointment of a
receiver, trustee, liquidator, or custodian by court order and such order
shall remain in effect for more than thirty (30) days;
or
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(d)
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FPL
is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, has any property sequestered by court
order and such order shall remain in effect for more than thirty (30)
days, or has filed against it a petition under any bankruptcy,
reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution
or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in
effect, and such petition shall not be dismissed within thirty (30) days
of such filing.
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15.6.4
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Any
breach by FPL of any obligation, covenant or agreement of FPL hereunder
other than those breaches specified in this Section 15.6,
and:
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(a)
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Such
breach is not cured by FPL within fifteen (15) days after notice thereof
from Contractor; or
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(b)
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If
such breach is not capable of being cured within such fifteen (15) day
period (as determined by Contractor in its sole discretion), FPL fails
to:
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(i)
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Commence
to cure such breach within such fifteen (15) day
period;
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(ii)
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Thereafter
diligently proceed to cure such breach in a manner satisfactory to
Contractor in its sole discretion;
or
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(iii)
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Cure
such breach within ninety (90) days after notice thereof from
Contractor.
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15.6.5
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The
dissolution of FPL, except for the purpose of merger, consolidation or
reorganization where the successor expressly assumes FPL’s obligations
hereunder and such assignment and assumption does not materially adversely
affect the ability of the successor to perform its obligations under the
Contract Documents.
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15.6.6
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The
transfer by FPL of all or a substantial portion of
the:
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(a)
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Rights
and/or obligations of FPL hereunder, except for an assignment permitted
hereunder; or
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(b)
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Assets
or obligations of FPL, except where the transferee expressly assumes the
transferred obligations and such transfer does not materially adversely
affect the ability of FPL or the transferee, as applicable, to perform its
obligations under the Contract Documents, as determined by Contractor in
its sole discretion;
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15.6.7
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Any
failure by FPL to maintain the insurance coverages required of it in
accordance with Article IX,
INSURANCE;
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15.7
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Termination
by Contractor Due to FPL
Default.
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15.7.1
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Subject
to Section 15.7.2, below, upon the occurrence and during the continuance
of an FPL Event of Default beyond the applicable grace period, Contractor
may terminate this Agreement thirty (30) Days after giving written notice
thereof to FPL so long as the amount owed by FPL (other than any amount
disputed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement) is not paid
within such period.
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15.7.2
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In
the event of such termination, Contractor shall be entitled to receive an
amount equal to the Termination Payment as its sole and exclusive remedy
for such termination.
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15.8
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Continuing
Obligations and Remedies During Event of
Default
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In the
event of the occurrence of any default hereunder:
15.8.1
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Neither
Party shall be relieved of any of its liabilities or obligations
hereunder, unless and until such liabilities and obligations are
terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof;
and
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15.8.2
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Each
Party shall have the right to pursue any right or remedy available to it,
hereunder.
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15.9
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Obligations
Upon Termination
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Upon a
termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 15.2:
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15.9.1
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Contractor
shall leave the Job Site and remove from the Job Site all Contractor
Equipment, waste, rubbish and Hazardous Material as FPL may
request;
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15.9.2
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FPL
shall take possession of the Job Site and of the Equipment (whether at the
Job Site, in transit or otherwise);
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15.9.3
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Contractor
shall promptly assign to FPL or its designee any contract rights
(including warranties, licenses, patents and copyrights) that it has to
any and all Equipment and the Work, including, without limitation,
contracts with Subcontractors and Vendors, and Contractor shall execute
such documents as may be reasonably requested by FPL to evidence such
assignment, subject to FPL’s assumption of same and, if required, FPL’s
adequate assurance to such Subcontractors or Vendors regarding FPL’s
ability to pay;
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15.9.4
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Contractor
shall promptly furnish FPL with copies of all Drawings and, to the extent
available, Final Plans, and copies of all computer files containing
Drawings or Final Plans;
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15.9.5
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Contractor
hereby grants FPL and its designee with the right to use, free of charge,
all patented, copyrighted and other proprietary information relating to
the Work that FPL deems necessary to complete the Work, and Contractor
shall execute such documents as may be reasonably requested by FPL to
evidence such right;
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15.9.6
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Contractor
shall assist FPL in preparing an inventory of all Equipment in use or in
storage at the Job Site;
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15.9.7
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Contractor
shall perform all Remediation Work requested by FPL;
and
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15.9.8
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Contractor
shall take such other action as required hereunder upon termination of
this Agreement.
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15.10
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Termination
and Survival of Terms
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Upon
termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Article, the rights and
obligations of the Parties hereunder shall terminate, except for the rights and
obligations:
15.10.1
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Accrued
as of the date of termination;
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15.10.2
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Arising
out of events occurring prior to the date of termination;
and
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15.10.3
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Of
the Parties which survive termination, including the rights and
obligations forth in Articles XII, CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES, and XIII,
REPRESENTATIONS.
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ARTICLE
XVI.
INDEMNIFICATION
16.1
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Contractor
Indemnification
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Contractor
agrees to reimburse, indemnify, defend and hold FPL, the Financing Parties and
their Affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents, advisors, consultants, counsel and assigns harmless
from and against, on an After-Tax Basis, any and all losses, claims,
obligations, demands, assessments, penalties, liabilities, costs, damages and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) (collectively,
“Damages”) asserted against or incurred by such indemnitees by reason of or
resulting from any and all of the following:
16.1.1
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Any
bodily injury, death or damage to property caused by any act or omission
(including strict liability) or willful misconduct relating to or arising
out of the performance of the Work or any curative action under any
warranty following performance of the Work, of Contractor or any Affiliate
thereof, any Subcontractor or Vendor, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts such Person may be
liable;
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16.1.2
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Any
third party claims resulting in bodily or property damage arising out of
defective and/or nonconforming Work relating to or arising out of the
performance of the Work;
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16.1.3
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Claims
by any Government Authority for any Contractor
Taxes;
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16.1.4
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Any
pollution or contamination which originates from sources in Contractor’s
or its Subcontractors’ or Vendors’ possession, use or control or caused by
the release by Contractor or its Subcontractors or
Vendors
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(excluding
Pre-Existing Hazardous Material other than as provided in (e) below),
including, without limitation, from Hazardous Material, toxic waste,
industrial hazards, sanitary waste, fuel, lubricant, motor oil, paint,
solvent, bilge and garbage;
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16.1.5
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Any
release or exacerbation of Pre-Existing Hazardous Materials or rendering
removal or remediation of Pre-Existing Hazardous Materials more costly,
which in any of such events is caused by any negligent act or omission of
Contractor or any Affiliate thereof, any Subcontractor or Vendor, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose
acts such Person may be liable;
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16.1.6
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To
the extent FPL has paid all undisputed amounts due pursuant to the
Contract Documents, any Lien, as set forth in Section 3.25, Claims and
Liens for Labor and Materials, of Article III, CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR, on the Equipment, the Job Site or any
fixtures or personal property included in the Work (whether or not any
such Lien is valid or enforceable) created by, through or under, or as a
result of any act or omission (or alleged act or omission) of, Contractor
or any Subcontractor, Vendor or other Person providing labor or materials
in connection with the Work;
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16.1.7
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Any
claim, action or proceeding by any Person for unauthorized disclosure,
use, infringement or misappropriation of any Intellectual Property Right
arising from:
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(a)
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Contractor’s
performance (or that of its Affiliates, Subcontractors or Vendors) under
the Contract Documents, including, without limitation, the Work,
Equipment, Drawings, Final Plans or other items and services provided by
Contractor or any Subcontractor or Vendor
hereunder;
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(b)
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The
use or ownership of any Contractor
Deliverable;
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(c)
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Any
license granted hereunder; or
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(d)
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The
design, engineering, construction, use, operation or ownership of the
Plant or any portion thereof;
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(e)
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(Without
limiting the provisions of Section 12.3, Proprietary Rights, of Article
XII, CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES, if FPL is enjoined from completing the
Project or any part thereof, or from the use, operation or enjoyment of
the Project or any part thereof, as a result of such claim or legal action
or any litigation based thereon, Contractor shall promptly use its best
efforts to have such injunction removed at no cost to
FPL.)
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16.1.8
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Any
vitiation of any insurance policy procured under Article IX, INSURANCE, as
a result of Contractor’s failure to comply with any of the requirements
set forth in such policy or any other act by Contractor or any
Subcontractor or Vendor;
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16.1.9
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Any
failure of the Project, as designed, constructed or completed by
Contractor, to comply with, or be capable of operating in compliance with,
Applicable Laws or the conditions or provisions of Applicable
Permits;
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16.1.10
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Any
failure of Contractor to comply with Applicable Laws or the conditions or
provisions of Applicable Permits;
and
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16.1.11
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Any
claims with respect to employer’s liability or worker’s compensation filed
by any employee of Contractor or any of its Subcontractors or
Vendors.
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16.2
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FPL
Indemnification
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FPL
agrees to reimburse, indemnify, defend and hold Contractor and its Affiliates
and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives,
agents, advisors, consultants and counsel harmless from and against, on an
After-Tax Basis, any and all Damages asserted against or incurred by such
indemnitees by reason of or resulting from any and all of the
following:
16.2.1
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Any
bodily injury, death or damage to property caused by (a) any act or
omission (including strict liability) or willful misconduct of FPL or its
agents or employees or others under FPL’s direct control or (b) a breach
by FPL of its obligations
hereunder;
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16.2.2
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Claims
by any Government Authority for any FPL
Taxes;
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16.2.3
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Any
Pre-Existing Hazardous Material on the Property Site, except to the extent
covered by Section 16.1.5, Contractor Release or Exacerbation;
and
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16.2.4
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Any
claims with respect to employer’s liability or worker’s compensation filed
by any employee of FPL.
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16.3
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Conditions
of Indemnification
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The
respective rights and obligations of the Parties and the other indemnitees under
this Article with respect to claims resulting from the assertion of liability by
third parties shall be subject to the following terms and
conditions:
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Notice
of Proceedings. Within fourteen (14) days (or such
earlier time as might be required to avoid prejudicing the indemnifying
Party’s position) after receipt of notice of commencement of any legal
action or of any claims against such indemnitee in respect of which
indemnification will be sought, the Person claiming to be indemnified
under the terms of this Section (the “Indemnified Person”) shall give the
Party from which indemnification is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”)
written notice thereof, together with a copy of such claim, process or
other legal pleading. Failure of the Indemnified Person to give
such notice will not reduce or relieve the Indemnifying Party of liability
hereunder unless and to the extent that the Indemnifying Party was
precluded from defending such claim, action, suit or proceeding as a
result of the failure of the Indemnified Person to give such
notice. In any event, the failure to so notify shall not
relieve the Indemnifying Party from any liability that it may have to the
Indemnified Person otherwise than under this
Article.
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Conduct
of Proceedings. Each Party and each other indemnitee
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to contest, defend and
litigate any claim, action, suit or proceeding by any third party alleged
or asserted against it arising out of any matter in respect of which it is
entitled to be indemnified hereunder and the reasonable costs and expenses
thereof (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees)
shall be subject to the said indemnity; provided that the indemnifying
Party shall be entitled, at its option, to assume and control the defense
of such claim, action, suit or proceeding at its expense upon its giving
written notice thereof to the Indemnified Person. The
Indemnified Person shall provide reasonable assistance to the Indemnifying
Party, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, in connection with such claim,
action, suit or proceeding. Upon such assumption, the
Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Person for the
reasonable costs and expenses previously incurred by it prior to the
assumption of such defense by the Indemnifying Party. The
Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnified Person informed as to the
status and progress of such claim, action, suit or
proceeding. Except as set forth in paragraph (c) below, in the
event the Indemnifying Party assumes the control of the defense, the
Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Person under this
Article for any legal fees or expenses subsequently incurred by the
Indemnified Person in connection with such defense. The
Indemnifying Party shall control the settlement of all claims over which
it has assumed the defense; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party
shall not agree to or conclude any settlement that affects the Indemnified
Person without the prior written approval of the Indemnified Person,
(whose said approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld).
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Representation. In
the event the Indemnifying Party assumes control of the defense, the
Indemnified Person shall have the right to employ its own counsel and such
counsel may participate in such claim, action, suit or proceeding, but the
fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such
Indemnified Person, when and as incurred, unless
the:
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Employment
of counsel by such Indemnified Person has been authorized in writing by
the Indemnifying Party;
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(b)
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Indemnified
Person shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of
interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Person in the
conduct of the defense of such action;
or
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(c)
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Indemnified
Person shall have reasonably concluded and specifically notified the
Indemnifying Party either that there may be specific defense available to
it which are different from or additional to those available to the
Indemnifying Party.
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If
any of the preceding clauses (a) through (c) shall be applicable, then
counsel for the Indemnified Person shall have the right to direct the
defense of such claim, action, suit or proceeding on behalf of the
Indemnified Person and the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel
shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying
Party.
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16.4
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Contributory
Negligence
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Except as
provided in Section 16.2.2, above, if the joint, concurring, comparative or
contributory fault, negligence or willful misconduct of the Parties gives rise
to Damages for which a Party is entitled to indemnification under this Article,
then such Damages shall be allocated between the Parties in proportion to their
respective degrees of fault, negligence or willful misconduct contributing to
such Damages.
16.5
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Remedies
Not Exclusive
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The
rights under this Article shall not be exclusive with respect to any other right
or remedy provided for in the Contract Documents.
16.6
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Payment
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All
payments required to be made under this Article shall be made on an After-Tax
Basis and within thirty (30) days of demand therefor.
16.7
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Survival
of Indemnification
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The
provisions of this Article shall survive the Final Acceptance Date and the
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
XVII.
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
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Friendly
Consultation
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In the
event of any dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties arising out of or
relating to the Contract Documents, or the breach, termination or invalidity
thereof (collectively, a “Dispute”), the Parties shall attempt in the first
instance to resolve such Dispute through friendly consultations between the
Parties. If such consultations do not result in a resolution of the
Dispute within thirty (30) days after notice of a Dispute is delivered by either
Party, then either Party may pursue all of its remedies available pursuant to
the Contract Documents. The Parties agree to attempt to resolve all
Disputes arising hereunder promptly, equitably and in a good faith
manner. The Parties further agree to provide each other with
reasonable access during normal business hours to any and all non-privileged
records, information and data pertaining to such Dispute.
17.2
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Litigation.
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17.2.1
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If
a Dispute cannot be resolved pursuant to Section 17.1, Friendly
Consultation, and in the event of litigation arising hereunder, the
Parties agree that the venue for such litigation shall be the courts of
the State of Florida in Miami-Dade County or Palm Beach County, Florida or
the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida,
unless such other location or forum is mutually agreed. The
Parties irrevocably waive any objection which any of them may now or
hereafter have to the bringing of any such action or proceeding in such
respective jurisdictions, including any objection to the laying of venue
based on the grounds of forum non conveniens and any objection based on
the grounds of lack of in personam jurisdiction. To facilitate
the comprehensive resolution of related disputes, and upon the sole
discretion and request of FPL, Contractor agrees and will stipulate in any
proceeding to the consolidation of any litigation or other proceeding
arising out of or relating to this Agreement with any other litigation or
other proceeding arising out of or relating to any other agreement
relating to the Project.
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IN
ANY LITIGATION ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, THE
PARTIES HERETO EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE
THE RIGHT EACH MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION
BASED HEREON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE
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CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS
(WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF EITHER PARTY TO THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR FPL AND
CONTRACTOR TO ENTER INTO THIS
AGREEMENT.
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17.2.3
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The
rights and obligations of the Parties under this Article shall not be
impaired, reduced or otherwise affected as a result of any of the
following the:
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(a)
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Receipt
by a Party from any third party of any amounts in reimbursement of Damages
that are the subject of the Dispute;
or
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(b)
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Assignment
or transfer by either Party of any or all of its rights and/or obligations
under the Contract Documents as permitted
hereunder.
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17.2.4
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In
the event of any Dispute pursuant to this Article XVII, Dispute
Resolution, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection
therewith.
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17.3
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Continuing
Obligations and Rights
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When any
Dispute occurs and is the subject of friendly consultations or litigation,
Contractor shall continue the Work in accordance with the Project Schedule and
the terms hereof and FPL shall continue to make payments of undisputed amounts
in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Parties shall otherwise
continue to exercise their rights, and fulfill their respective obligations,
under the Contract Documents.
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Tolling
Statute of Limitations
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All
applicable statutes of limitation and defenses based upon the passage of time
and similar contractual limitations shall be tolled while the procedures
specified in this Article are pending. The Parties will take such
action, if any, required to effectuate such tolling. Without
prejudice to the procedures specified in this Article, a Party may file a
complaint for statute of limitations purposes, if in its sole judgment such
action may be necessary to preserve its claims or defenses. Despite
such action, the Parties will continue to participate in good faith in the
procedures specified in this Article.
17.5
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Audit
Rights
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In the
event of a claim by FPL under this Agreement involving an amount greater than
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), Contractor shall grant audit rights to FPL
with respect to all relevant documentation pertaining to such claim
ARTICLE
XVIII.
MISCELLANEOUS
18.1
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Assignment.
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18.1.1
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Except
as expressly permitted in the Contract Documents, Contractor may not
assign this Agreement, the Contract Documents or any portion hereof, or
any of the rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written
consent of FPL, which consent shall not be unreasonably
delayed. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon, the successors and permitted assigns of the
Parties.
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18.1.2
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FPL
shall be entitled to assign this Agreement, the Contract Documents and its
rights and obligations hereunder (a) to any Affiliate, without the consent
of Contractor and (b) to any other Person, with the consent of Contractor,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and
Contractor shall release FPL from all obligations hereunder upon any such
assignment; provided, however, that notwithstanding any assignment
pursuant to clause (a) above, FPL shall remain responsible for all
financial obligations under this Agreement. In addition,
Contractor hereby consents to the granting of a security interest in and
an assignment by FPL of the Contract Documents and its rights herein to
the Financing
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Parties
and their successors, assigns and designees. In furtherance of the
foregoing, Contractor acknowledges that the Financing Parties may under certain
circumstances assume the interests and rights of FPL under the Contract
Documents.
18.1.3
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Contractor
acknowledges that the Financing Parties may under certain circumstances
foreclose upon and sell, or cause FPL to sell or lease the Project and
cause any new lessee or purchaser of the Plant to assume all of the
interests, rights and obligations of FPL arising under the Contract
Documents. In such event, Contractor agrees to the assignment
by FPL and the Financing Parties of the Contract Documents and its rights
herein to such purchaser or lessee and shall release FPL and the Financing
Parties from all obligations hereunder upon any such
assignment.
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18.2
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Good
Faith Dealings;
Authorship
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The
Parties undertake to act fairly and in good faith in relation to the performance
and implementation of the Contract Documents and to take such other reasonable
measures as may be necessary for the realization of its purposes and
objectives. The Parties collectively have prepared the Contract
Documents, and none of the provisions hereof shall be construed against one
Party on the ground that such Party is the author of the Contract Documents or
any part hereof.
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Confidentiality.
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18.3.1
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For
purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall
mean:
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(a)
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The
contents of the Contract Documents;
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(b)
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Any
information relating to the negotiations or performance of the Contract
Documents; and
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(c)
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Any
information provided pursuant to the Contract Documents relating to the
Project, Plant, FPL, Contractor or their Affiliates
which:
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(i)
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The
disclosing Party designates in writing as confidential, proprietary or the
like and which is received by the other
Party;
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(ii)
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By
its nature is such that the receiving Party should reasonably conclude
that possession of such information is of material commercial or
competitive value to the disclosing
Party;
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(iii)
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Relates
to the configuration, operation, management processes or profitability of
the Plant; or
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(iv)
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Relates
to Project partners or prospective Project partners of FPL, including the
names thereof.
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18.3.2
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Information
shall be Confidential Information for the purposes hereof regardless
of:
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(a)
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The
form in which it is communicated or maintained (whether oral, written,
electronic or visual);
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(b)
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Whether
of a business, financial, legal, technical, managerial or other nature;
and
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(c)
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Whether
prepared by the disclosing Party or
otherwise.
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18.3.3
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Each
Party agrees to hold all Confidential Information in confidence and not
disclose it other than to its Affiliates, contractors (or potential
contractors), subcontractors, vendors, consultants, advisors, Financing
Parties (or potential Financing Parties), employees, directors, officers,
agents, advisors or representatives (collectively, the “Personnel”) for
purposes of the Project or to any purchaser of the Project or a direct or
indirect interest in Owner. Each Party agrees that only
Personnel who need to have access to Confidential Information in order to
perform their duties will be authorized to receive the same, and then only
to the extent needed and provided such Personnel have been advised of the
obligations and restrictions set forth in this Section
18.3. Each Party shall be responsible for any breach of this
Agreement by its Personnel.
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, information shall not be deemed to be Confidential
Information where it:
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Is
or becomes public information or otherwise generally available to the
public through no act of or failure to act by the receiving
Party;
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(b)
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Was,
prior to the date of this Agreement, already in the possession of the
receiving Party and was not received by such Party directly or indirectly
from the other Party;
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(c)
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Is
rightfully received by the receiving Party from a third party who is not
prohibited from disclosing it to such Party and is not breaching any
agreement by disclosing it to such
Party;
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(d)
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Is
independently developed by the receiving Party without benefit of
Confidential Information received from the other
Party;
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(e)
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Is
the property of the Party disclosing such
information;
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(f)
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Is
necessary or advisable for FPL to exercise its Intellectual Property
Rights under this Agreement; or
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(g)
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Is
necessary or advisable to disclose such information for the purpose of
enforcing or exercising the disclosing Party’s rights
hereunder.
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Specific
information shall not be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions
merely because it is embraced by more general information within such
exceptions, nor shall a combination of features be deemed to be within
such exceptions merely because the individual features are within such
exceptions.
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If
a Party is required by Applicable Law or any Government Authority to
disclose any Confidential Information, such Party shall promptly notify
the other Party of such requirement prior to disclosure so that the other
Party may seek an appropriate protective order and/or waive compliance
with the terms of this Section 18.3. If such protective order
or other remedy is not obtained, then such Party shall furnish only that
portion of the Confidential Information which is legally required to be
furnished by the Applicable Law or Government Authority; provided,
however, that prior to making any such disclosure, such Party
will:
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(a)
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Minimize
the amount of Confidential Information to be provided consistent with the
interests of the other Party; and
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(b)
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Make
every reasonable effort (which shall include participation by the other
Party in discussions with the Government Authority involved) to secure
confidential treatment of the Confidential Information to be
provided.
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If
efforts to secure confidential treatment are not successful, the other
Party shall have the prior right to revise such information in a manner
consonant with its interests and the requirements of the Government
Authority involved.
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18.3.6
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Each
Party acknowledges that the other Party would not have an adequate remedy
at law for money damages if the covenants contained in this Section 18.3
were breached and that any such breach would cause the other Party
irreparable harm. Accordingly, each Party also agrees that in
the event of any breach or threatened breach of this Section 18.3 by such
Party or its Personnel, the other Party, in addition to any other remedies
it may have at law or in equity, shall be entitled, without the
requirement of posting a bond or other security, to equitable relief,
including injunctive relief and specific
performance.
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18.3.7
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All
right and title to, and interest in, FPL’s Confidential Information shall
remain with FPL. Subject to Section 3.32, all Confidential
Information obtained, developed or created by or for Contractor
exclusively for the Project, including copies thereof, is the exclusive
property of FPL whether delivered to FPL or not. No right or
license is granted to Contractor or any third party respecting the use of
Confidential Information owned by FPL by virtue of this Agreement, except
to the extent required for Contractor’s performance of its obligations
hereunder. Except for that Confidential Information which FPL
requires to construct, operate, and/or maintain the Project and its power
generation facilities, which Confidential Information shall not be subject
to any obligation of return by FPL, at any time upon written request by a
disclosing Party, the other Party shall promptly return to the disclosing
Party all its Confidential
Information,
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including
all copies thereof, and shall promptly purge all electronic copies of such
Confidential Information; provided that the other Party shall be entitled to
keep one (1) copy of such Confidential Information for its legal
records. The return of Confidential Information to the disclosing
Party, the purging of electronic copies of Confidential Information or the
retention of a copy of Confidential Information for legal records shall not
release a Party from its obligations hereunder with respect to such Confidential
Information.
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Contractor
shall coordinate with FPL with respect to, and provide advance copies to
FPL for review of, the text of any proposed announcement or publication
that include any non-public information concerning the Work prior to the
dissemination thereof to the public or to any Person other than
Subcontractors, Vendors, the Financing Parties or advisors of Contractor,
in each case, who agree to keep such information
confidential. If FPL delivers written notice to Contractor
rejecting any such proposed announcement or publication within two (2)
Business Days after receiving such advance copies, Contractor shall not
make such public announcement or publication; provided, however, that
Contractor may disseminate or release such information in response to
requirements of Government
Authorities.
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18.4
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Notice
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18.4.1`
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Whenever
a provision of the Contract Documents requires or permits any consent,
approval, notice, request, or demand from one Party to another, the
consent approval, notice, request, or demand must be in writing and
delivered in accordance with this Section in order to be
effective. Any such consent approval, notice, request or demand
shall be delivered and received if:
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(a)
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Personally
delivered or if delivered by telegram or courier service, when actually
received by the Party to whom notice is
sent;
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(b)
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Delivered
by telex or facsimile, on the first Business Day following the day
transmitted (with confirmation of
receipt);
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(c)
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Delivered
by mail (whether actually received or not), at the close of business on
the third Business Day following the day when placed in the mail, postage
prepaid, certified or registered, addressed to the appropriate
Party,
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In
each case, at the address and/or facsimile numbers of such Party set forth
below (or at such other address as such Party may designate by written
notice to the other Party in accordance with this
Section):
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(i)
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If
to Contractor:
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SunPower
Corporation, Systems
0000
Xxxxxxx Xxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attention:
President
Fax:
(000) 000-0000
With a
copy to:
Xxxxxx
& Xxxxxxx LLP
Sears
Tower, Suite 5800
000 X.
Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attention: Xxxx
X. Xxxxxx
Fax:
(000) 000-0000
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(ii)
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If
to FPL:
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SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
Florida
Power & Light Company
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx
Attention:
E. N. Xxxxxxxx II
Director
– Construction
Fax:
(000) 000-0000
With a
copy to:
Florida
Power & Light Company
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx
Attention:
General Counsel
Fax:
(000) 000-0000
18.4.2
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Any
Party may change its address, facsimile number or e-mail number for the
purposes of this Agreement by giving notice thereof to the other Party in
the manner provided herein.
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18.5
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Waiver
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No delay,
failure or refusal on the part of any Party to exercise or enforce any right
under the Contract Documents shall impair such right or be construed as a waiver
of such right or any obligation of another Party, nor shall any single or
partial exercise of any right hereunder preclude other or further exercise of
any right. The failure of a Party to give notice to the other Parties
of a breach of the Contract Documents shall not constitute a waiver
thereof. Any waiver of any obligation or right hereunder shall not
constitute a waiver of any other obligation or right, then existing or arising
in the future. Each Party shall have the right to waive any of the
terms and conditions of the Contract Documents that are for its
benefit. To be effective, a waiver of any obligation or right must be
in writing and signed by the Party waiving such obligation or
right.
18.6
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Severability
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If any
provision of the Contract Documents is held to be illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable under present or future laws, such provision shall be fully
severable; the Contract Documents shall be construed and enforced as if such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of the
Contract Documents; and the remaining provisions of the Contract Documents shall
remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable provision or by its severance from the Contract
Documents. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision, there shall be added automatically as a part of the
Contract Documents a provision as similar in its terms to such illegal, invalid
or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and
enforceable.
18.7
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Governing
Law
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The
Contract Documents, and the rights and obligations of the Parties under or
pursuant to the Contract Documents, shall be interpreted and construed according
to the substantive laws of the State of Florida (regardless of any other
jurisdiction’s choice of law rules).
18.8
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Entire
Agreement; Amendments
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The
Contract Documents contain the entire understanding of the Parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, arrangements,
discussions and undertakings between the Parties (whether written or oral) with
respect to the subject matter hereof. The Contract Documents may only
be amended by written instrument signed by all the Parties.
18.9
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Expenses
and Further Assurances
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Each
Party shall pay its own costs and expenses in relation to the negotiation,
preparation, execution and carrying into effect of the Contract
Documents. Each Party shall, from time to time on being requested to
do so by, and at the cost and expense of, the other Party, do all such acts
and/or execute and deliver all such
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
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instruments
and assurances as are reasonably necessary for carrying out or giving full
effect to the terms of the Contract Documents.
18.10
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No
Third Party Beneficiary
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Except
with respect to the rights of the Financing Parties, permitted successors and
assigns and as provided above and the rights of indemnitees under Article XVI,
INDEMNIFICATION:
18.10.1
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Nothing
in the Contract Documents nor any action taken hereunder shall be
construed to create any duty, liability or standard of care to any Person
that is not a Party;
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18.10.2
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No
person that is not a Party shall have any rights or interest, direct or
indirect, in the Contract Documents or the services to be provided
hereunder; and
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18.10.3
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The
Contract Documents are intended solely for the benefit of the Parties, and
the Parties expressly disclaim any intent to create any rights in any
third party as a third-party beneficiary to the Contract Documents or the
services to be provided hereunder.
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18.11
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Offset
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Notwithstanding
any other provision hereof, any and all amounts owing or to be paid by FPL to
Contractor hereunder or otherwise, shall be subject to offset and reduction in
an amount equal to any amounts that may be owing at any time by Contractor to
FPL. Further, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to any
provision of this Agreement that allows FPL to offset, set-off or draw against
the Letter of Credit any amount then owed to Contractor, FPL shall have the
express right to include in the amount offset, set-off or drawn under the Letter
of Credit all of the reasonable costs and expenses it incurs in connection with
enforcing such provision (including attorneys’ and other consultants’
fees).
18.12
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Counterparts
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This
Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
18.13
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Limitations
of Liability
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18.13.1
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Contractor’s
maximum liability under this Agreement shall be limited to (x) prior
to the Provisional Acceptance Date, *** and (y) after the Provisional
Acceptance Date, ***, less the amount of Liquidated Damages previously
paid by Contractor; provided, however, that such limitation of liability
shall not apply to (i) Contractor’s indemnification obligations under the
Agreement related to claims of third parties; (ii) costs incurred by
Contractor (and in the event of Contractor default, FPL) in achieving
Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance (including the amount of any
reduction in the Contract Price in the event that Contractor makes the
election provided for in Section 10.5.1(b)); or (iii) any loss or damage
arising out of any tort (including negligence and strict liability) or
connected with Contractor’s fraud, willful misconduct or illegal or
unlawful acts. Contractor’s limitations of liability shall not
be reduced by the amount of insurance proceeds available to
Contractor. FPL’s maximum liability under this
Agreement shall be limited to *** prior to the Provisional
Acceptance Date and *** after the Provisional Acceptance Date, except with
respect to any payment due and payable pursuant to Section 7.1,Contract
Price; provided however, that such limitation of liability shall not apply
to any loss or damage arising out of any tort (including negligence and
strict liability) or connected with FPL’s fraud, willful misconduct or
illegal or unlawful acts. FPL’s limitations of liability shall
not be reduced by the amount of insurance proceeds available to
FPL.
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18.13.2
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Except
as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and notwithstanding anything
else in this Agreement to the contrary, Contractor and FPL waive claims
against each other for any indirect, special or consequential damages
arising out of or relating to this Agreement. This mutual
waiver includes:
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18.13.3
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Damages
incurred by FPL for rental expenses, for losses of use, income, profit,
financing, business and reputation, and for loss of management or employee
productivity, or the services of such
persons;
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18.13.4
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Damages
incurred by Contractor for principal office expenses, including the
compensation of personnel stationed there, for loss of financing, business
and reputation, and for loss of profit except anticipated profit arising
directly from the work; and
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18.13.5
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This
mutual waiver is applicable, without limitation, to all consequential
damages due to either Party’s termination in accordance with Article XV,
TERMINATION.
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The
foregoing waiver shall not preclude or limit recovery (i) of Schedule Liquidated
Damages, (ii) of damages payable by Contractor to FPL pursuant to Section
15.2.4, Amounts Due FPL, of Article XV, TERMINATION, (iii) of the Termination
Payment; or (iv) under any indemnity or reimbursement obligation hereunder
related to claims of third parties.
18.14
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Time
is of the Essence
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Contractor
acknowledges that timely achievement by Contractor of Mechanical Completion,
Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance by the applicable scheduled date
therefore is essential to FPL, and therefore TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE in
performing all of Contractor’s obligations set forth herein.
18.15
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Records
Retention
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Contractor
agrees to retain for a period of five (5) years from the Final
Acceptance Date all records relating to its performance of the Work or
Contractor’s warranty obligations herein, and to cause all Subcontractors and
Vendors engaged in connection with the Work or the performance by Contractor of
its warranty obligations herein to retain for the same period all their records
relating to the Work.
18.16
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Successors
and Assigns
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Subject
to Section 18.1, Assignment, this Agreement shall be binding on the Parties
hereto and on their respective successors and assigns.
18.17
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Financing
Parties’ Requirements
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Contractor
acknowledges that FPL may borrow certain funds from the Financing Parties for
the construction of the Plant and that, as a condition to making loans to FPL,
the Financing Parties may from time to time require certain documents from, and
agreements by, Contractor and its Subcontractors and Vendors. In
connection therewith, Contractor agrees to furnish to the Financing Parties, and
to cause its Subcontractors and Vendors to furnish to the Financing Parties,
such written information, certificates, copies of invoices and receipts, lien
waivers (upon payment), affidavits, consents to assignment of the Contract
Documents and other like documents as the Financing Parties may reasonably
request. In addition, Contractor agrees to accept all revisions or
amendments to the Contract Documents which are reasonably requested by the
Financing Parties in order to facilitate Financial Closing, provided that such
revisions or amendments are of a nature typically obtained by financing parties
in non-recourse financing. Upon the request of the Financing Parties,
as a condition precedent to Financial Closing, Contractor shall state in writing
whether or not it is satisfied with FPL’s performance to that date.
18.18
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***
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***
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
18.19
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Waiver
of Claims.
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18.19.1
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In
the event that this Agreement is terminated by FPL in accordance with its
terms, and FPL subsequently signs an agreement to complete the Work (or
any portion thereof) with any Person, then Contractor shall and shall
cause its Affiliates, ***, to waive the right to make any claims (other
than claims by Contractor with respect to amounts specifically provided
herein to be paid to Contractor in the event of a termination hereunder)
against FPL or any Person with whom FPL negotiates or executes an
agreement for completion of any portion of the Work based
upon:
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(a)
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Such
termination;
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(b)
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Any
subsequent negotiations with any Person;
and
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(c)
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Execution
of such agreement and performance
thereunder.
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Such
waiver includes, without limitation, a waiver of any claims against FPL
and any Person with whom FPL negotiates or executes an agreement for
completion of any portion of the Work, for tortious interference with
business relationships.
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18.19.2
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Contractor
agrees to reimburse, indemnify, defend and hold FPL, the Financing Parties
and their Affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers,
employees, representatives, agents, advisors, consultants, counsel and
assigns harmless from and against, on an After-Tax Basis, any and all
losses, claims, obligations, demands, assessments, penalties, liabilities,
costs, damages and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) for
any claim made by Contractor or any of the above entities pursuant to
paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of Section 18.19.1,
above. Contractor expressly agrees that any Person with whom
FPL negotiates or executes an agreement for completion of any portion of
the Work is an express third party beneficiary of this
Section.
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18.20
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Acceptance
or Rejection in Bankruptcy.
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18.20.1
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Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, if an order for
relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code is entered with respect to
Contractor during the term of the Agreement, then Contractor acknowledges
and agrees that it will, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval, formally
assume or reject, subject to the requirements of 11 U.S.C. §365, the
Agreement within seven (7) days of delivery of written request for such
action by FPL. If Contractor fails to timely move for approval
or rejection of the Agreement, it acknowledges and agrees
that:
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(a)
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It
will not contest or in any way otherwise take any action to oppose such a
motion filed by FPL or the lifting of the automatic stay of 11 U.S.C§362
to permit FPL to enforce its rights under the Agreement (the “Lift Stay
Order”);
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(b)
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It
waives all rights it may have under 11 U.S.C.
§362(f);
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(c)
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It
hereby consents to the ex parte entry of the Lift Stay Order pursuant to
11 U.S.C. §362(f); and
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(d)
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At
the option of FPL, it hereby agrees that it will execute an agreed Lift
Stay Order on forty-eight (48) hours’
notice.
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18.20.2
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Contractor
acknowledges and represents to FPL and agrees
that:
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(a)
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It
is familiar with the Agreement and the importance of completing its
obligations under the Agreement on time and in accordance with its terms;
and
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(b)
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Based
upon such familiarity, it is critical to performance of its obligations
under the Agreement that FPL have prompt and immediate access (in
accordance with the requirements of this Agreement) to its contractual
remedies under the Agreement in the event of a Contractor Event of
Default.
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18.21
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Contractor’s
License
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Contractor
hereby states and FPL acknowledges that Contractor does not presently hold a
license as a qualified business entity under Fla. Stat. Chapter 489 (a “Florida
Contractor’s License”), but that an application for such qualification has been
submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for
processing. FPL further acknowledges its full knowledge of
Contractor’s failure to have a Florida Contractor’s License status and hereby
agrees that FPL shall not challenge the enforceability of this Agreement based
on Contractor’s failure to have a Contractor’s License as of the date of the
execution of this Agreement. In order to satisfy the requirements of
this Agreement, Contractor hereby covenants, warrants and agrees that it shall
receive all proper licenses required to perform the work more particularly
described herein prior to beginning physical work on the Project, including but
not limited to a Florida Contractor’s License.
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SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY
(continued)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have
executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
SUNPOWER
CORPORATION, SYSTEMS
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POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
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BY:
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/s/
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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BY:
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/s/
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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NAME:
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Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx
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NAME:
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Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx
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TITLE:
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Executive
Vice President
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TITLE:
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Vice
President
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DATE:
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3
July 2008
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DATE:
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7/3/08
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A - Scope
of Work
Appendix A
SCOPE OF WORK
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APPENDIX
A FPL
PV PROJECT
Appendix
B – Project Controls Requirements
APPENDIX
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
PROJECT
CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
1.0
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GENERAL
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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1.1
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Provide
adequate methods and tools for budget control, scheduling, tracking,
trending, and reporting of work in progress for the engineering,
procurement and construction activities related to the
Project. Owner’s intent is to monitor the Agreement at the
Project level.
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1.2
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Identify
Contractor’s organization.
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1.3
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Develop
and implement a standardized method of invoicing and payment process for
work performed.
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2.0
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SCHEDULE
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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2.1
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Bid
/Proposal Submittal Requirements
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Contractor
shall submit a summary schedule with his proposal. This schedule
shall be a drafted time-scaled logic diagram that indicates completion of all
major activities. Contractor should clearly indicate each contractual
milestone submittal date and FPL’s deliveries along with Contractors planned
completion date, clearly indicating relationships between major
activities. Contractor is encouraged to plan for earlier completion
dates than the contractual completion dates provided such dates do not interfere
with the planned activities of other Contractors or FPL.
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2.2
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Project
Execution Schedule
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a.
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Contractor
shall provide an electronic copy (in the most current version of
MicroSoft(MS) Project) of Contractor’s Construction schedule to FPL within
10 days of Contract award for FPL’s approval. The schedule
shall be prepared with the understanding that the Contractor’s schedule is
the Project Master Schedule.
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b.
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Weekly
and monthly updates shall be provided to FPL with cut-off dates and
submittal dates as determined by FPL. FPL reserves the right of
review and approval for the Project Execution
Schedule.
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c.
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The
schedule shall allow each activity to be assigned
to:
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·
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Work
Package (No. 1, 2, 3, or 4),
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·
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Area
(Unit 3, Unit 4 or Common), and
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·
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Responsibility
(Contractor, Engineer, or FPL)
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2.3
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Schedule
Project Progress Reporting (included with Monthly
Report)
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Within
ten (10) days after each calendar month, Contractor shall submit a brief report
describing progress from the previous month, an update of the schedule, any
commercial or technical issues that remain open, and a matrix of the contract
milestones containing the contract date, current scheduled/actual date, and
variance between the two.
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2.4
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Project
Schedule Development
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a.
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Contractor’s
schedule shall be based on FPL’s Milestones and Key Dates provided over
the course of the Contract.
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b.
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Contractor
shall retain responsibility for development and implementation of the
schedule covering the scope of work. Contractor retains sole
responsibility for meeting schedule Finish
Dates.
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c.
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Contractor’s
Project schedule will include manpower requirements and commodity
installation plans. Commodity Installation curves to be
developed at a minimum for earthwork, concrete, cable, terminations, panel
and support structure installation.
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2.5
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Project
Schedule Integration
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a.
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Contractor
shall maintain the project master schedule and integrate other contractor
schedules with the mechanical schedule. Also, Contractor shall
integrate activities provided by Engineering and FPL for the project into
the project master schedule. Contractor schedules shall have a
level of detail equivalent to a Level 2 schedule (approximately 100 to 300
activities).
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b.
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The
testing, startup of components and systems, and the performance testing
shall be integrated by the Contractor into the project master
schedule. Contractor shall review the logic to validated
correctness of sequence and time durations for all activities in the
project master schedule.
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FPL
PV PROJECT
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Exhibit
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
(continued)
3.0
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SCHEDULE/PROGRESS
MEASUREMENT
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3.1
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Weekly
Progress And Schedule Review
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FPL and
Contractor representatives shall meet weekly to review the Work progress and
update the Work completion schedule. Contractor’s representative
shall present the following:
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a.
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The
current status of their Job
Progress.
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b.
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A
detailed three week look-ahead
schedule
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c.
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Project
Milestones current status update and forecast vs. baseline
schedule
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d.
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Their
current and projected manpower by
craft.
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e.
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The
material delivery status.
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f.
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The
status of drawings and other
submittals.
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g.
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Any
changes in the Work.
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h.
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The
status of "As-Built" Drawings (if
required).
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i.
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Problem
areas or concerns.
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3.2
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Progress
review meetings will be held weekly at FPL's Jobsite
offices.
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3.3
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Productivity
Meetings – Any T&M or Target Price Contractor shall also participate
in a weekly productivity meeting with
FPL.
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3.4
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Three
Week Look Ahead Schedules
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a.
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Contractor
shall develop a 3-week daily work schedule as shown in Attachment 1, Three
Week Look Ahead Schedule Example. Generally the schedule shall
be submitted to FPL with a copy to all other affected Contractors by the
close of business Monday. Any submittals received after 9:00 AM
each Tuesday morning shall be considered
non-compliant. The exact timing of development may be
modified by FPL after commencement of field
mobilization.
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b.
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The
Three-Week Look Ahead Schedule (3WLAS) will be a bar chart containing
activities and durations, area designations, and
restraints. Activities shall be planned and scheduled overall
consistent with the Project Schedule. The schedule shall be
grouped by area.
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c.
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The
level of detail required for the 3WLAS shall be determined by the current
status of the work and its complexity and coordination with FPL or other
Contractors.
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d.
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The
key Contractor personnel who will be responsible for working closely with
FPL's staff to achieve efficient execution of the Contract shall have the
authority to represent
Contractor.
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3.5
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Contractor's
three week look-ahead schedule
shall:
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a.
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Indicate
all planned work and testing that is to be accomplished during the current
week and the next two week period all in support of, and in accordance
with, Contractor's Construction
Schedule.
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b.
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Include
major construction equipment
requirements
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c.
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Highlight
any material or drawing needs from either FPL or
Contractor.
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d.
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Reflect
the planned and actual activities of the previous
week.
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e.
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Include
any activities that are required to be accomplished by others that would
impact and/or prevent Contractor from starting and/or accomplishing its
planned work.
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f.
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Be
presented in the level of detail sufficient to direct the efforts of the
craft on a day-to-day basis.
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4.0
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COST
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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4.1
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Cost
Management Report - Contractor shall provide at a minimum on a bi-weekly
basis the Claims, Changes or extra work, delays or accelerations,
interferences and the like known to Contractor that have occurred or may
be claimed to have occurred since project onset. This
information is required to be provided in Microsoft Excel. The
report is referred to as the Cost Management Report and will include
current status of aforementioned items, initiated dates, dollar exposure
amounts (incremental to the executed contract amount), drawing references,
subcontractor documentation, etc. as required to establish an
understanding of the issues. If there are no known
Claims, Changes, etc the Cost Management Report shall still be issued
bi-weekly stating NONE. The most recent Cost Management Report
shall be attached to each Contractor
invoice.
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B
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FPL
PV PROJECT
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Exhibit
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
(continued)
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4.2
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Contractor
shall invoice per the conditions of the contract
terms. Additionally at the request of the Owner, Contractor is
required to provide an estimate of the next invoice within two business
days of the request. It is understood that this request in only
an estimate and may be revised with issuance of the formal
invoice.
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4.3
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Contractor
shall develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) assigning cost codes
encompassing the entire Scope of Work in an adequate level of detail to
provide the outlined reporting requirements contained
herein. Ultimately, the WBS should be developed in sufficient
detail to permit assignment and allocation of costs to the functional
classifications specified in the Owner Property Retirement Unit
Catalog.
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5.0
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MATERIAL STATUS
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5.1
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Contractor
shall maintain an updated Materials List and Shipment Origin and Profile
Report for materials procured.
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5.2
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Contractor
shall provide a weekly update of the Materials List and Shipment Origin
and Profile Report to FPL.
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5.3
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Contractor,
during the Weekly Progress and Schedule Review Meeting, shall provide a
list of shortages and late deliveries that could negatively affect
construction and installation if not received in a timely
manner.
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5.4
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Contractor
shall provide a composite Materials List and Shipment Origin and Profile
Report for all FPL procured
materials.
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6.0
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CONTRACTOR’S
DAILY REPORT
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6.1
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Contractor
shall submit to FPL's designated field representative prior to 10:00 a.m.
each day, starting from the day Contractor mobilizes at the site, a
completed and signed Contractor’s Daily Force Report utilizing the form
provided as Attachment 2, Daily Force Report, hereto. The Daily
Force Report shall contain a listing of Contractor and Contractor
manpower, including personnel by responsibility, craft, and remarks
concerning the daily field
activities.
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7.0
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TIME
AND MATERIALS (T&M) WORK
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7.1
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Any
Contract with a T&M contract or an incentive based contract shall
fully report progress and expended man-hours at the individual line item
level of FPL’s EVMS.
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7.2
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This
includes work performed by any Contractor doing Extra Work Order work on a
T&M basis.
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8.0
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MONTHLY
PROGRESS REPORT REQUIREMENTS
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8.1
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Brief
narrative overview of Project
status.
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8.2
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Brief
narrative of identified critical
issues.
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8.3
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Brief
narrative of short term look ahead
activities.
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8.4
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Updated
organization chart for the Project.
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8.5
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Safety
and environmental issues/status.
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8.6
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Project
Milestones current status update and forecast vs. baseline
schedule
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8.7
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Contractor
Project schedules shall be updated and submitted in adobe acrobat format
(pdf). These schedules shall show current status and the
projected completion dates of all Project phases against the current
planned schedule.
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8.8
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An
electronic copy (data file) of the most recently updated complete MS
Project integrated Project Schedule
network.
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8.9
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Cost
Management Report
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8.10
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Manpower
curves (manpower plan with actual and forecast to go over
time)
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8.11
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Progress
curves (% Complete progress versus
time).
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8.12
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Construction
commodity curves (actual vs. original baseline and current plan) as
identified in Section 2.4c above. A variance explanation and/or
recovery plan shall be provided by Contractor should progress monitored on
fall behind the plan.
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8.13
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Procurement
Status Report. A complete listing of all equipment and materials to be
procured by the Contractor, including status of the procurement process
(bid, evaluate & award). The information included in this
report shall be consistent and support the Project
Schedule.
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Photovoltaic EPC
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Exhibit
B
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FPL
PV PROJECT
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Exhibit
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
(continued)
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Three Week Look
Ahead Schedule Example
Attachment 2 - Daily Force
Report
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Photovoltaic EPC
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Exhibit
B
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FPL
PV PROJECT
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Exhibit
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
(continued)
Project
Name Here
Project
Number Here
Prepared
By:
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Exhibit B,
Attachment 1 - Three Week Look Ahead Schedule
Example |
Date:
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Last
Week Beginning:
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Current
Week Beginning:
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2 Beginning:
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3 Beginning:
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Photovoltaic EPC
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Exhibit
B
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FPL
PV PROJECT
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Exhibit
B
PROJECT
CONTROLS REQUIREMENTS
(continued)
Attachment
2 - Daily Force Report
Contract
No. ________________________________
Date ____________________
Contractor
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Project
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Days/Week
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Shifts
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Hours/Shift
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Weather
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Temperature a.m. p.m.
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Work
Days on
Job
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Personnel
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General
Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx
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Journeyman
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Helper
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Total
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M/Hr
Today
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Absent
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Equipment
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Trucks-Pickup
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Flatbed
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Compressors
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Engineers
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Mach.-Elec
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Mach.-Comb.
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Finishers
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Trailer
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Trucks
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Cap
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Cap
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Cap
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Metalworkers
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Help
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Asst
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Inspectors
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Technicians
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Superintendent
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TOTALS
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TOTALS
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COMMENTS:
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Signature:
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Photovoltaic EPC
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Exhibit
B
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FPL
PV PROJECT
|
Appendix
C – Critical Milestones and Milestones
APPENDIX
C
CRITICAL
MILESTONES & MILESTONES
DESOTO
1.
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Mobilize
for Construction
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2.
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Begin
Concrete Pedestals
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3.
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Concrete
Pedestals 50% Complete
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***
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4.
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Electrical
Interconnection Complete
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***
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5.
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Concrete
Pedestals Complete
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***
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6.
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Torque
Arms Installed Complete
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***
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7.
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PV
Modules 100% Delivered
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***
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8.
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Communications
Infrastructure for DAS Complete
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***
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9.
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Tracker
Erection Complete
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***
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10.
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PV
Modules Installed Complete
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***
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11.
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Electrical
Construction Complete
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***
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12.
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Provisional
Acceptance
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***
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***
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Appendix
D – Construction and Milestone Payment Schedule
APPENDIX
D
Construction
and Milestone Payment Schedule
Schedule
of Values for Progress Payments *
Milestone
Activities
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Cumulative
% Owed
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%
Owed
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Scheduled
Completion
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* Each
item will be billed when complete which may be earlier than the schedule
above.
Note:
Notwithstanding
any amount otherwise billed, due or payable pursuant to this schedule, prior to
January 1, 2009, in no event shall FPL have any obligation to pay more
than $*** to Contractor under the Agreement. Unless FPL terminates the Agreement
prior to January 1, 2009, in which case FPL shall pay to Contractor the
Termination Payment, on and after January 1, 2009, FPL shall pay to Contractor
all amounts owed pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. If FPL
issues a Notice to Proceed before January 1, 2009, the parties will consider, in
their sole discretion, amending by mutual agreement the dates stated in this
Appendix D.
***
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Appendix
E – ***
***
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Appendix
E
***
***
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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Appendix
E
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DE
XXXX COUNTY PV
PROJECT
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Appendix F – Form of Request for Payment
APPENDIX
F
FORM OF REQUEST FOR
PAYMENT
TO:
|
Florida
Power & Light Company
|
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx
Xxxxx, XX 00000
ATTN:
APPLICATION
FOR MILESTONE PAYMENT
FPL
Purchase Order No.:
|
DATE:
|
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Supplier’s
Invoice No.:
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Milestone
Number
|
Milestone
Description
|
Total
Activity
Value
|
Activity
Value Requested for Payment
|
|
Total
This Application $_______________
ORIGINAL
CONTRACT PRICE
|
$
|
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Net
Change By Change Order
|
$
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CONTRACT
PRICE TO DATE
|
$
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Less
Payments by Owner to Subcontractors
|
$
|
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Less
Prior Applications for Payment
|
$
|
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CURRENT
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
|
$
|
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Less
Retention
|
$
|
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Net
Current Payment
|
$
|
|
BALANCE
OF CONTRACT PRICE
|
$
|
1
Appendix G – Form of Final Acceptance Certificate
APPENDIX
G
Form of Final Acceptance
Certificate
(Page 1
of 2)
Date:
|
______________
|
1.
|
Unless
otherwise defined herein, the capitalized terms used throughout this
certificate shall have the meanings ascribed to same in the Turnkey
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic
Generating Facility dated as of June [__], 2008 (as the same may be
amended, modified and supplemented from time to time, the “Agreement”) by
and between Florida Power & Light Company, a Florida corporation
(“FPL”)
and SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware Corporation (“Contractor”).
|
2.
|
Contractor
certifies and represents that the following statements are true as of the
date of delivery hereof to FPL:
|
|
a)
|
The
Contractor has satisfied all of the requirements for the achievement of
Final Acceptance in accordance with the
Agreement.
|
|
b)
|
Contractor
has delivered this form, completed except for signature by FPL, to FPL’s
duly authorized representative referred to in Section 4.11 of the
Agreement on the above date.
|
3.
|
The
person signing below is authorized to submit this form to FPL for and on
behalf of Contractor.
|
SunPower
Corporation, Systems,
|
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as
Contractor
|
|||
By:
|
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Name:
|
|||
Title:
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G
|
DE
XXXX COUNTY PV
PROJECT
|
Appendix
G
Form of Final Acceptance
Certificate
(Page 2
of 2)
FPL to
cross through one (1) of the following statements:
|
A.
|
FPL
agrees that Final Acceptance has been achieved. This
Certificate was received by FPL on the date first written above and is
effective as of that date.
|
|
B.
|
FPL
does not agree that Final Acceptance has been achieved by the Contractor
due to the following:
|
FPL:
The
person signing below is authorized to sign the Final Acceptance Certificate for
and on behalf of FPL.
By:
|
Date:
|
|||
Name:
|
||||
Title:
|
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|
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Appendix
G
|
DE
XXXX COUNTY PV
PROJECT
|
Appendix
H – Form of Contractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of Liens
APPENDIX
H
FORM OF CONTRACTOR
CERTIFICATE FOR PARTIAL WAIVER OF LIENS
This
CONTRACTOR’S PARTIAL LIEN WAIVER AND RELEASE (“Contractor’s Partial Lien
Waiver and Release”) is made by SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware
corporation (“Contractor”), on
behalf of itself, its successors and assigns, and those acting by or through any
of the foregoing, for and in consideration of the sum of [AMOUNT OF PARTIAL
PAYMENT REQUEST] DOLLARS ($[_____]) (the “Progress Payment”)
and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, as full payment on account of all
labor, services, materials, equipment and other work performed through the ___
day of _______, 200_ (the “Release Date”), for
Florida Power & Light Company, a Florida corporation (“Owner”), in
connection with the construction of a solar photovoltaic electric generation
facility, and all services and utilities related thereto, in De Xxxx County,
Florida (such facility, together with the property on which such facility is
located, the “Project”), pursuant
to that certain TURNKEY ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY, dated as of June [__], 2008, between
Owner and Contractor, as the same may be amended from time to time (as the same
may be amended, modified and supplemented from time to time, the “Agreement”).
Solely
with respect to the Work performed by the Contractor relating to the Project on
or prior to the Release Date, the Contractor does hereby unconditionally and
irrevocably waive, release, remise, relinquish and quit-claim (collectively, the
“Release”) all
actions, claims, demands, liens, lien rights and claims of lien, of any kind
whatsoever (collectively, “Claims”), which
Contractor ever had or now has, known or unknown, against the Project or against
Owner, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, at all tiers, and its and their
insurers, sureties, employees, officers, directors, representatives,
shareholders, agents, and all parties acting for any of them (collectively, the
“Released
Entities”), including, without limitation, all claims related to, in
connection with, or arising out of, all facts, acts, events, circumstances,
changes or extra work, constructive or actual delays or accelerations,
interferences and the like, which have occurred or may be claimed to have
occurred. The foregoing Release shall only be effective with respect
to Claims arising in connection with the portion of the work performed by
Contractor prior to the Release Date.
The
Contractor warrants and represents, solely with respect to all Work completed
through the Release Date that (a) the Contractor has not assigned or
pledged any rights or claims in any amount due or to become due from Owner in
connection with the Project; (b) payment has been or will be made to all
subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, for all labor,
services, materials and equipment furnished by or through the Contractor for the
Project, including all payroll taxes and contributions required to be made; (c)
no claims from subcontractors, vendors, mechanics or materialmen against the
Released Entities have been submitted to Contractor with respect to the Project
or remain unsatisfied as of the date hereof; (d) no mechanics’ or materialmen’s
liens have been filed with respect to the Project that have not been discharged
or for which a bond has not been posted in accordance with the Agreement; and
(e) payment of all amounts due has been made to all consultants, employees,
subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, and all other
entities, for all labor, services, materials and equipment furnished by or
through Contractor for the Project, including, without limitation, all payroll
taxes and contributions required to be made and all wages, overtime pay, premium
pay, holiday pay, sick pay, personal leave pay, severance pay, fees, fringe
benefits, commissions
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|
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and
reimbursable expenses required to be paid and all deductions for dues, fees or
contributions required to be made in connection with all collective bargaining
agreements in existence, if any, which affect any worker(s) providing services
for the Project.
Solely
with respect to all Work for the Project completed through the Release Date, the
Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Released Entities harmless
from and against any and all actions, causes of action, losses or damages of
whatever kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
costs in arbitration and at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels, which the
Released Entities may suffer by reason of (a) any claim made against the
Project or any of the Released Entities relating to labor, services, materials
or equipment furnished by or through the Contractor in connection with the
Project, or (b) any breach of any representation or warranty made by the
Contractor to Owner in connection with the Project, including the
representations and warranties included herein, any false statement made in this
Contractor’s Partial Lien Waiver and Release or any misrepresentation or
omission made to Owner by the Contractor.
The
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that (a) Owner is relying upon the
representations and warranties made herein as a material inducement for Owner to
make the Progress Payment to the Contractor; (b) this Contractor’s Partial
Lien Waiver and Release is freely and voluntarily given by the Contractor, and
the Contractor has had the advice of counsel in connection herewith and is fully
informed as to the legal effects of this Contractor’s Partial Lien Waiver and
Release, and the Contractor has voluntarily accepted the terms herein for the
consideration recited above; and (c) the tendering of the Progress Payment
by Owner and the receipt of the Progress Payment and the execution of this
Contractor’s Partial Lien Waiver and Release by the Contractor shall not, in any
manner whatsoever, release the Contractor from (i) its continuing
obligations with respect to the completion of any work at the Project that
remains incomplete, including warranty work or guaranty work, or the correction
of defective or non-conforming work; (ii) any contractual, statutory or
common law obligations of the Contractor with respect to the Released Entities
in connection with the Project; or (iii) any other obligations of the
Contractor with respect to Released Entities in connection with the
Project.
[REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT
BLANK;
SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING
PAGE.]
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H
|
DE
XXXX COUNTY PV
PROJECT
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Dated
this ___day of _____________, 200__.
SUNPOWER CORPORATION,
SYSTEMS:
|
WITNESSES:
By:
|
||||
Name:
|
Name:
|
|||
|
Title | |||
Address:
|
||||
Name:
|
||||
NOTARIAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE
OF __________
|
)
|
) ss:
COUNTY
OF _________
|
)
|
The
foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________,
200__, by ________________________, the _____________________ of SunPower
Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation, who executed the foregoing
instrument on behalf of said corporation, and who is personally known to me or
who produced ______________________ as identification.
Name:
|
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Notary
Public, State of [Florida]
|
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[If
notarized in a State other than Florida, Signatory shall comply with the
notary requirements of such State.]
|
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Commission
No.
|
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My
Commission expires:
|
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(Seal)
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H
|
DE
XXXX COUNTY PV
PROJECT
|
Appendix
H-1 – Form of Subcontractor Certificate for Partial Waiver of Liens
APPENDIX
H-1
FORM OF SUBCONTRACTOR
CERTIFICATE FOR PARTIAL WAIVER OF LIENS
This
SUBCONTRACTOR’S PARTIAL LIEN WAIVER AND RELEASE is made by [____________________], a [____________] (the
“Releasor”),
subcontractor to SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation (“Contractor”), on
behalf of Releasor, its successors and assigns, and those acting by or through
any of the foregoing, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100
DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, as full payment on
account of all labor, services, materials, equipment and other work furnished
through the ___ day of _________, 200_ (the “Release Date”), for
work in connection with the construction of a solar photovoltaic electric
generation facility, and all services and utilities related thereto, in De Xxxx
County, Florida (such facility, together with the property on which such
facility is located, the “Project”) by
Contractor on behalf of Florida Power &
Light Company, a Florida corporation (“Owner”).
Solely
with respect to the work performed by the Releasor on or prior to the Release
Date in connection with the Project, the Releasor does hereby unconditionally
and irrevocably waive, release, remise, relinquish and quit-claim (collectively,
the “Release”)
all actions, claims, demands, liens, lien rights and claims of lien, of any kind
whatsoever (collectively, “Claims”), which
Releasor ever had or now has, known or unknown, against the Project or against
Owner or Contractor, their partners, parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, at
all tiers, and their insurers, sureties, employees, officers, directors,
representatives, shareholders, agents, and all parties acting for any of them
(collectively, the “Released Entities”), including, without limitation, all
claims related to, in connection with, or arising out of, all facts, acts,
events, circumstances, changes or extra work, constructive or actual delays or
accelerations, interferences and the like, which have occurred or may be claimed
to have occurred. The foregoing Release shall only be effective with
respect to Claims arising in connection with the portion of the work performed
by Releasor prior to the Release Date.
The
Releasor warrants and represents, solely with respect to all work by Releasor
completed for the Project through the Release Date, that (a) the Releasor has
not assigned or pledged any rights or claims in any amount due or to become due
from Contractor in connection with the Project; (b) payment has been or will be
made to all of its subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all
tiers, for all labor, services, materials and equipment furnished by or through
the Releasor for the Project, including all payroll taxes and contributions
required to be made; (c) no claims from any of its subcontractors, vendors,
mechanics or materialmen against the Released Entities in connection with the
Project have been submitted to Releasor with respect to the Project or remain
unsatisfied as of the date hereof; (d) no mechanics’ or materialmen’s liens have
been filed with respect to the Project that have not been discharged; and (e)
payment of all amounts due has been made to all consultants, employees,
subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, and all other
entities, for all labor, services, materials and equipment furnished by or
through Releasor for the Project, including, without limitation, all payroll
taxes and contributions required to be made and all wages, overtime pay, premium
pay, holiday pay, sick pay, personal leave pay, severance pay, fees, fringe
benefits, commissions and reimbursable expenses required to be paid and all
deductions for dues, fees or contributions required to be made in connection
with all collective bargaining agreements in existence, if any, which affect any
worker(s) providing services for the Project.
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Solely
with respect to all work by Releasor in connection with the Project completed
through the Release Date, the Releasor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the
Released Entities harmless from and against any and all actions, causes of
action, losses or damages of whatever kind, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in arbitration and at the pre-trial, trial
and appellate levels, which the Released Entities may suffer by reason of
(a) any claim made against the Project or any of the Released Entities
relating to labor, services, materials or equipment furnished by or through the
Releasor, or (b) any breach of any representation or warranty made by the
Releasor to the Released Entities, including the representations and warranties
included herein, any false statement made in this Subcontractor’s Partial Lien
Waiver and Release, or any misrepresentation or omission made to the Released
Entities by the Releasor.
The
Releasor acknowledges and agrees that (a) the Contractor and Owner are
relying upon the representations and warranties made herein as a material
inducement for the Contractor to make payment to the Releasor; (b) this
Subcontractor’s Partial Lien Waiver and Release is freely and voluntarily given
by the Releasor and the Releasor has had the advice of counsel in connection
herewith and is fully informed as to the legal effects of this Subcontractor’s
Partial Lien Waiver and Release and the Releasor has voluntarily accepted the
terms herein for the consideration recited above; and (c) the tendering of
payment by the Contractor and the receipt of payment and the execution of this
Subcontractor’s Partial Lien Waiver and Release by the Releasor shall not, in
any manner whatsoever, release the Releasor from (i) its continuing
obligations with respect to the completion of any work at the Project that
remains incomplete, including warranty work or guaranty work, or the correction
of defective or non-conforming work; (ii) any contractual, statutory or
common law obligations of the Releasor with respect to any of the Released
Entities in connection with the Project; or (iii) any other obligations of
the Releasor with respect to any of the Released Entities in connection with the
Project.
[REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT
BLANK;
SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING
PAGE.]
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XXXX COUNTY PV PROJECT
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Dated
this ___day of _____________, 200__.
WITNESSES: |
Subcontractor:
|
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By:
|
||||
Name:
|
Name:
|
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|
Title: | |||
Address:
|
||||
Name:
|
||||
NOTARIAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE
OF __________
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)
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COUNTY
OF _________
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The
foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________,
200__, by ________________________, the _____________________ of_________________, a
________________, who executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of said
corporation, and who is personally known to me or who produced
______________________ as identification.
Name:
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Notary
Public, State of [Florida] [If notarized in a State other
than Florida, Signatory shall comply with the notary requirements of such
State.]
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No.
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Commission expires:
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EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
APPENDIX
I
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EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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Appendix
J – Option Pricing
Appendix
J
Option
Pricing
FPL may
elect to purchase any, all or none of the options listed below, subject to
maximum annual quantities, in the column entitled “Option
Description” (each an “Option”, collectively the “Options”). The price of each
of the Options for the Project is set forth in the column entitled “Option
Price”, which price shall be paid at the same percentages upon achievement of
the same milestones set forth in the Construction and Payment Milestone Schedule
attached to the Agreement.1 In the event
FPL notifies Contractor of its exercise of a given Option, upon FPL’s delivery
of a Final Notice to Proceed with respect to the associated commencement of
Work, an additional Letter of Credit shall be issued pursuant to the
requirements of Section 7.5 with a face amount equal to *** percent (***%) of
the related Option Price through the final acceptance date, after which the face
amount of such Letter of Credit shall equal *** percent (***%) of the
Option Price until ***.
The
notice to proceed date (s), critical milestone dates, guaranteed provisional
acceptance and final acceptance dates, construction and milestone payment dates,
and termination payment dates shall be mutually agreed by the Parties at the
time of Option exercise. In order to choose any of the Options, FPL
must notify Contractor on or before the date set forth in the column entitled
“Option Date”. In the event FPL exercises an Option set forth herein, such
Option(s) shall thereafter be considered part of the Work, and Contractor shall
promptly commence and diligently pursue to completion such additional
Work.
Option
Description
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Option
Price
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Option
Date
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1)
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*** MW
(net) capacity increase.
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$***
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***
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2)
|
*** MW
(net) capacity increase. FPL may exercise this option up to
five times, for a total of *** MW (net) capacity
increase.
|
$***
for
each *** MW option selected
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***
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3)
|
*** MW
(net) capacity increase.
|
$***
|
***
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4)
|
*** MW
(net) capacity increase. FPL may exercise this option up to
five times, for a total of *** MW (net) capacity
increase.
|
$***
for
each *** MW option selected
|
***
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CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL REDACTED AND SEPARATELY FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
1 The
Option Price assumes the Driven Pier Design (as defined in Section 7.1 of the
Agreement) is implemented. In the event that Contractor elects not to
effect the Driven Pier Design, the Parties will mutually agree on appropriate
revisions to the Option Price.
1
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EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
2
Appendix
K – Module Warranty
Appendix K – Module Warranty
SUNPOWER
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PV MODULES
SPR-315E-xxx-x,
SPR-300E-xxx-x, SPR-305-xxx-x, SPR-290-xxx-x, SPR-230-xxx-x, SPR-225-xxx-x,
SPR-220-xxx-x, SPR-217-xxx-x, SPR-215-xxx-x, SPR-210-xxx-x, SPR-205-xxx-x,
SPR-200-xxx-x, SPR-90-xxx-x (“xxx-x” define product variants)
1.
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Limited
Product Warranty – Ten (10) Year Repair, Replacement or Refund
Remedy
|
SunPower
Corporation with offices at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
(“SunPower”) warrants that for ten (10) years from the date of delivery, its
Photovoltaic modules ("PV modules") shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal application, installation, use and service conditions.
If the PV modules fail to conform to this warranty, then for a period ending ten
(10) years from date of delivery to the original end-customer ("the Customer"),
SunPower will, at its option, either repair or replace the product, or refund
the purchase price as paid by the Customer ("Purchase Price"). The repair,
replacement or refund remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy provided
under the Limited Product Warranty and shall not extend beyond the ten (10) year
period set forth herein. This Limited Product Warranty does not warrant a
specific power output, which shall be exclusively covered under clause 2
hereinafter (Limited Power Warranty).
2.
|
Limited
Power Warranty
|
a)
|
SunPower
additionally warrants: If, within twelve (12) years from date of delivery
to the Customer any PV module(s) exhibits a power output less than 90% of
the Minimum Peak Power2 as specified at the
date of delivery in SunPower's Product datasheet, provided that such loss
in power is determined by SunPower (at its sole and absolute discretion)
to be due to defects in material or workmanship SunPower will
replace such loss in power by either providing to the Customer additional
PV modules to make up such loss in power or by providing monetary
compensation equivalent to the cost of additional PV modules required to
make up such loss in power or by repairing or replacing the defective PV
modules, at the option of SunPower
|
b)
|
SunPower
additionally warrants: If, within twenty five (25) years from date of
delivery to the Customer any PV module(s) exhibits a power output less
than 80% of the Minimum Peak Power1 as
specified at the date of delivery in SunPower's Product datasheet,
provided that such loss in power is determined by SunPower (at
its sole and absolute discretion) to be due to defects in material or
workmanship SunPower will replace such loss in power by either
providing to the Customer additional PV modules to make up such loss in
power or by providing monetary compensation equivalent to the cost of
additional PV modules required to make up such loss in power or by
repairing or replacing the defective PV modules, at the option of
SunPower.
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3.
|
Exclusions
and limitations
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a)
|
Warranty
claims must in any event be filed within the applicable Warranty
period.
|
b)
|
Warranty
claims may only be made by, or on the behalf of, the original end customer
or a person to whom title has been transferred for the PV
Modules.
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c)
|
The
Limited Warranties do not apply to any of the
following:
|
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1.
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PV
modules which in SunPower's absolute judgment have been subjected to:
misuse, abuse, neglect or accident; alteration, improper installation,
application or removal (including but
not
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2“Minimum
Peak Power” = Peak power minus the Peak power
tolerance (as specified in SunPower’s Product datasheet). “Peak
power” is the power in peak xxxxx that a PV module generates at STC (Standard
Test conditions: Irradiance of 1000 W/m2, light
spectrum AM 1.5g and a cell temperature
of
25 degrees C)
SunPower
Corporation
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1.877.SUN.0123
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—
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Email
: xxxxxxxxxxxx@XxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx
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K - Module Warranty
limited
to installation, application or removal by any party other than a SunPower
authorized dealer; non-observance of SunPower's installation, users and/or
maintenance instructions; repair or modifications by someone other than an
approved service technician of SunPower; power failure surges, lightning, flood,
fire, accidental breakage or other events outside SunPower's
control.
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2.
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Cosmetic
defects stemming from normal wear and tear of PV module
materials.
|
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3.
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PV
modules installed in locations, which in SunPower’s absolute judgment may
be subject to direct contact with salt
water.
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d)
|
The
Limited Warranties do not cover any transportation costs for return of the
PV modules, or for reshipment of any repaired or replaced PV modules, or
cost associated with installation, removal or reinstallation of the PV
modules.
|
e)
|
When
used on a mobile platform of any type, the Limited Power Warranty,
applying to any of the PV modules shall be limited to twelve (12) years as
per the provisions of clause 2(a)
hereof.
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f)
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Warranty
claims will not apply if the type or serial number of the PV modules is
altered, removed or made
illegible.
|
4.
|
Limitation
of Warranty Scope
|
SUBJECT
TO THE LIMITIATIONS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH
HEREIN ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE, OR APPLICATION, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF SUNPOWER, UNLESS SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ARE EXPRESSLY AGREED TO IN WRITING SIGNED AND
APPROVED BY SUNPOWER. SUNPOWER SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR OTHER LOSS OR
INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DEFECTS IN THE MODULE, OR FROM USE
OR INSTALLATION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SUNPOWER BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWSOEVER CAUSED. LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF REVENUES ARE THEREFORE SPECIFICALLY BUT
WITHOUT LIMITATION EXCLUDED.
SUNPOWER'S
AGGREGATE LIABILITY, IF ANY, IN DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID TO SUNPOWER BY THE CUSTOMER, FOR THE UNIT OF PRODUCT OR
SERVICE FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WHICH GAVE RISE TO THE
WARRANTY CLAIM.
SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OF
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
5.
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Obtaining
Warranty Performance
|
If you
feel you have a justified claim covered by this Limited Warranty, immediately
notify the (a) Installer, who sold the PV-modules, or (b) any authorized
SunPower distributor, of the claim in writing, or (c) send such notification to
SunPower Corporation, 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000, directly. In
addition, please enclose evidence of the date of delivery of the PV module. If
applicable, your installer or distributor will give advice on handling the
claim. If further assistance is required, please write to SunPower for
instructions. The return of any PV-modules will not be accepted unless prior
written authorization has been given by SunPower.
SunPower
Corporation
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1.877.SUN.0123
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Email
: xxxxxxxxxxxx@XxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx
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Appendix
L – O&M Manual
Appendix
M – FPL Permits
DeSoto
Solar Project
List
of Permits/Authorizations/Action Items
APPENDIX
M
FPL
Permits
Task
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Responsible
Agency
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Responsible
Party
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Target
Completion Date
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Comments
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1
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Environmental
Resource Permit
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FDEP
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FPL
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11/1/08
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ACOE
not required because no impact to wetlands.
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2
|
Conduct
Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species Survey
|
FDEP
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FPL
|
5/28/08
|
Complete.
|
3
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Gopher
Tortoise Relocation
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FFWCC
|
FPL
|
10/15/08
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Need
final site layout before relocation, if needed.
|
4
|
Conduct
a Phase 1 cultural assessment on areas that have not been previously
surveyed
|
XXXX
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XXX
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0/0/00
|
|
0
|
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxx and Local easements
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site
specific
|
FPL
|
TBD
|
|
6
|
Determination
of 'no hazard to air navigation'
|
FAA
|
FPL
|
7/30/08
|
|
7
|
Spill
Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC) Plan
|
EPA
|
FPL
|
TBD
|
Post
Construction if needed.
|
8
|
Conditional
Use Permit
|
County
|
FPL
|
5/8/08
|
Complete.
|
9
|
Site
Plan Approval
|
County
|
FPL
|
10/15/08
|
Need
final site layout from Contractor.
|
10
|
Zoning/Land
Use Amendment
|
County
|
FPL
|
5/8/08
|
Complete.
|
11
|
Water
well permits (consumptive)
|
County
or WMD
|
FPL
|
12/30/08
|
N/A
for Construction. Needed for Operation.
|
12
|
Submit
Wetland Jurisdictional Determination Application
|
FDEP
|
FPL
|
5/1/08
|
Complete.
|
Completed
task are
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Appendix
N – Termination Payment Schedule
APPENDIX
N
Schedule
of Termination of Values
Termination
Dollars Due*
|
%
Owed of Total Contract Price
|
If
Terminated After:
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***
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*Termination
values are based on a Contract Price of $***. If the Contract Price is adjusted
pursuant to the Agreement, the termination values shall be adjusted to the
product of the adjusted Contract Price and the applicable "% Owed of Total
Contract Price" for a given termination value.
Note:
The
Termination Payment due and payable upon a termination on or prior to January 1,
2009, shall be the applicable amount provided for under the column "Termination
Dollars Due" for a termination on or after a date specified under the column "If
Terminated After" less the aggregate amount of the Contract Price paid by FPL to
Contractor as of such date. The Termination Payment due and payable upon a
termination after January 1, 2009 shall be the greater of: (1) the applicable
amount provided for under the column "Termination Dollars Due" for a termination
on or after a date specified under the column "If Terminated After" less the
aggregate amount of the Contract Price paid by FPL to Contractor as of such date
and (2) the aggregate amount of outstanding approved and unpaid Requests for
Payment made pursuant to the Agreement which entitle Contractor to payment in
accordance with the Construction and Milestone Payment Schedule. If
FPL issues a Notice to Proceed before January 1, 2009, the parties will
consider, in their sole discretion, amending by mutual agreement the dates
stated in this Appendix N.
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EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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O – Project Management Team
APPENDIX
O
Project
Management Team
TBH
– To be hired, subject to the approval requirements of Section 3.12.1 of
the Agreement
|
Biographical
Information:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President,
SunPower Systems
Xx.
Xxxxxx leads Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Project
Engineering and Construction. Since January 1996, Xx. Xxxxxx
has overseen the installation of over 200 MW of solar PV
projects. He has been active in solar power since 1988. Xx. Xxxxxx has a
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic University, and an
MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Director,
Construction Services
Xx.
Xxxxxxxx is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years of commercial
construction experiences. He has extensive knowledge of design and
construction methods of all types of building systems and has developed projects
all over the globe. He is responsible for the Design and Construction
groups in the Systems Group at SunPower. This team has been
responsible for implementation of the largest Solar PV Energy projects
throughout the world, including several projects
over 20MW’s. Xxxxx is a California licensed Civil Engineer and
has a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Stanford University.
Xxxxx Buecke,
Director Design Services
Mr.
Buecke is an architect who has led the design and construction division for
several national home builders. He is responsible for all
activities related to the design and engineering of large ground-mounted and
roof-top solar projects. He has over 20 years of experience on
project planning with success in setting and meeting project design
milestones. He has a B.S in Design from the College of Architecture
at Arizona State University.
Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Director, Customer Service
Xx.
Xxxxxxxxx leads the Customer Service and O&M Group for SunPower Systems. His
energy facility operations and management experience includes start-up
engineering, performance engineering, operations management, and asset
optimization. Prior to joining SunPower, he was Vice President of
Plant
Optimization at Calpine Corporation, a large independent power producer. In that
capacity his group provided the 25,000 MW fleet with system commissioning
services, performance and reliability engineering, and real-time performance
monitoring and diagnostic services. Plant Optimization provided the performance,
reliability, and cost structure inputs to System Dispatch to optimize the
economic dispatch of the generating units. Xx. Xxxxxxxx received his B.S. in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and is
currently pursuing his MBA.
Xxxx Xxxxxx, Senior Project
Manager
Xx.
Xxxxxx has been involved as a project manager of utility size
power plants since joining SunPower Corp . Most recently he
was responsible for completing a 14 MW ground mounted tracking system at
Xxxxxx Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. Prior to joining SunPower, Rich
was Director of Construction for a Construction Management firm in the
California Central Valley, specializing in design/build management of medical
office buildings, airport construction, and regional shopping
centers.
Appendix
P – Legal Description of Property Site
APPENDIX
P
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY SITE
A
tract of land located in Desoto County and more particularly described as
follows:
The
northwest quarter and the west half of the northeast quarter and the north half
of the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of Section 27, Township 36
South, Range 25 East; And the south half of the northeast quarter and the west
half of the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of Section 00, Xxxxxxxx
00 Xxxxx, Xxxxx 25 East; And Xxxxxxx 00, Xxxxxxxx 00 Xxxxx, Xxxxx 00 Xxxx; And
the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 0, Xxxxxxxx 00 Xxxxx, Xxxxx 00
Xxxx.
XXXXXXXX
X
Intentionally
Deleted
Appendix
R – Form of Contractor Certificate for Final Waiver of Liens
APPENDIX
R
FORM OF CONTRACTOR
CERTIFICATE FOR FINAL WAIVER OF LIENS
This
CONTRACTOR’S FULL LIEN WAIVER AND RELEASE (“Contractor’s Full Lien
Waiver and Release”) is made by SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware
corporation (“Contractor”), on
behalf of itself, its successors and assigns, and those acting by or through any
of the foregoing, for and in consideration of [AMOUNT OF FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST]
DOLLARS ($[_____]) and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, as full and final
payment on account of all labor, services, materials, equipment and other work
performed for Florida Power & Light Company (“Owner”), in
connection with the construction of a solar photovoltaic electric generation
facility, and all services and utilities related thereto, in De Xxxx County,
Florida (such facility, together with the property on which such facility is
located, the “Project”), pursuant
to that certain TURNKEY ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY, dated as of June [__], 2008, between
Owner and Contractor, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Agreement”).
Contractor
does hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive, release, remise, relinquish
and quit-claim all actions, claims, demands, liens, lien rights and claims of
lien, of any kind whatsoever, which Contractor ever had, now has, or may have in
the future, known or unknown, against the Project or against Owner, its parents,
subsidiaries and affiliates, at all tiers, and its and their insurers, sureties,
employees, officers, directors, representatives, shareholders, agents, and all
parties acting for any of them related to or arising from the Project
(collectively, the “Released Entities”),
including, without limitation, all claims related to, in connection with, or
arising out of, all facts, acts, events, circumstances, changes or extra work,
constructive or actual delays or accelerations, interferences and the like,
which have occurred or may be claimed to have occurred.
The
Contractor warrants and represents that (a) the Contractor has not assigned or
pledged any rights or claims in any amount due or to become due from Owner
related to or arising from the Project; (b) payment has been or will be made to
all subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, for all
labor, services, materials and equipment furnished by or through the Contractor
for the Project, including all payroll taxes and contributions required to be
made; (c) no claims from subcontractors, vendors, mechanics or materialmen
against the Released Entities have been submitted to Contractor with respect to
the Project or remain unsatisfied as of the date hereof; (d) no mechanics’ or
materialmen’s liens have been filed with respect to the Project that have not
been discharged or for which a bond has not been posted in accordance with the
Agreement; (e) payment of all amounts due has been made to all consultants,
employees, subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, and
all other entities, for all labor, services, materials and equipment furnished
by or through Contractor for the Project, including, without limitation, all
payroll taxes and contributions required to be made and all wages, overtime pay,
premium pay, holiday pay, sick pay, personal leave pay, severance pay, fees,
fringe benefits, commissions and reimbursable expenses required to be paid and
all deductions for dues, fees or contributions required to be made in connection
with all collective bargaining agreements in existence, if any, which affect any
worker(s) providing services for the Project; and (f) all contracts with
consultants and subcontractors employed, used or engaged by Contractor in
connection with the Project have been completed or have been
terminated.
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The
Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Released Entities harmless
from and against any and all actions, causes of action, losses or damages of
whatever kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
costs in arbitration and at the pre-trial, trial and appellate levels, which the
Released Entities may suffer by reason of (a) any claim made against the
Project or any of the Released Entities relating to labor, services, materials
or equipment furnished by or through the Contractor related to or arising from
the Project, or (b) any breach of any representation or warranty made by
the Contractor to Owner related to or arising from the Project, including the
representations and warranties included herein, any false statement made in this
Contractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release or any misrepresentation or omission
made to Owner by the Contractor.
The
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that (a) Owner is relying upon the
representations and warranties made herein as a material inducement for Owner to
make payment to the Contractor; (b) this Contractor’s Full Lien Waiver and
Release is freely and voluntarily given by the Contractor, and the Contractor
has had the advice of counsel in connection herewith and is fully informed as to
the legal effects of this Contractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release, and the
Contractor has voluntarily accepted the terms herein for the consideration
recited above; and (c) the tendering of payment by Owner and the receipt of
payment and the execution of this Contractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release by
the Contractor shall not, in any manner whatsoever, release the Contractor from
(i) its continuing obligations with respect to the completion of any work
at the Project that remains incomplete, including warranty work or guaranty
work, or the correction of defective or non-conforming work; (ii) any
contractual, statutory or common law obligations of the Contractor with respect
to the Released Entities related to or arising from the Project; or
(iii) any other obligations of the Contractor with respect to Released
Entities related to or arising from the Project.
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Dated
this ___day of _____________, 200__.
SUNPOWER CORPORATION,
SYSTEMS:
|
WITNESSES:
By:
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Name:
|
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Address:
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Name:
|
||||
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NOTARIAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE
OF __________
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)
|
) ss:
COUNTY
OF _________
|
)
|
The
foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________,
200__, by ________________________, the _____________________ of SunPower
Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation, who executed the foregoing
instrument on behalf of said corporation, and who is personally known to me or
who produced ______________________ as identification.
Name:
|
||
Notary
Public, State of [Florida]
|
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[If
notarized in a State other than Florida, Signatory shall comply with the
notary requirements of such State.]
|
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Commission
No.
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My
Commission expires:
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Appendix
R-1 – Form of Subcontractor Certificate for Final Waiver of Liens
APPENDIX
R-1
FORM OF SUBCONTRACTOR
CERTIFICATE FOR FINAL WAIVER OF LIENS
This
SUBCONTRACTOR’S FULL LIEN WAIVER AND RELEASE (“Subcontractor’s Full Lien
Waiver and Release”) is made by [____________________], a [____________] (the
“Releasor”),
subcontractor to SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware corporation (“Contractor”), on
behalf of Releasor, its successors and assigns, and those acting by or through
any of the foregoing, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100
DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, as full and final
payment on account of all labor, services, materials, equipment and other work
furnished in connection with the construction of a solar photovoltaic electric
generation facility, and all services and utilities related thereto, in De Xxxx
County, Florida (such facility, together with the property on which such
facility is located, the “Project”) by
Contractor on behalf of Florida Power &
Light Company, a Florida corporation (“Owner”).
Releasor
does hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive, release, remise, relinquish
and quit-claim all actions, claims, demands, liens, lien rights and claims of
lien, of any kind whatsoever, which Releasor ever had, now has, or may have in
the future, known or unknown, against the Project, or against Owner or
Contractor, their partners, parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, at all tiers,
and their insurers, sureties, employees, officers, directors, representatives,
shareholders, agents, and all parties acting for any of them related to or
arising from the Project (collectively, the “Released Entities”),
including, without limitation, all claims related to, in connection with, or
arising out of, all facts, acts, events, circumstances, changes or extra work,
constructive or actual delays or accelerations, interferences and the like,
which have occurred or may be claimed to have occurred.
The
Releasor warrants and represents that (a) the Releasor has not assigned or
pledged any rights or claims in any amount due or to become due from Contractor
related to or arising from the Project; (b) payment has been or will be made to
all of its subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at all tiers, for
all labor, services, materials and equipment furnished by or through the
Releasor for the Project, including all payroll taxes and contributions required
to be made; (c) no claims from any of its subcontractors, vendors, mechanics or
materialmen against the Released Entities have been submitted to Releasor with
respect to the Project or remain unsatisfied as of the date hereof; (d) no
mechanics’ or materialmen’s liens have been filed with respect to the Project
that have not been discharged; (e) payment of all amounts due has been made to
all consultants, employees, subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers, at
all tiers, and all other entities, for all labor, services, materials and
equipment furnished by or through Releasor for the Project, including, without
limitation, all payroll taxes and contributions required to be made and all
wages, overtime pay, premium pay, holiday pay, sick pay, personal leave pay,
severance pay, fees, fringe benefits, commissions and reimbursable expenses
required to be paid and all deductions for dues, fees or contributions required
to be made in connection with all collective bargaining agreements in existence,
if any, which affect any worker(s) providing services for the Project; and (f)
all contracts with consultants and subcontractors employed, used or engaged by
Releasor in connection with the Project have been completed or have been
terminated.
The
Releasor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Released Entities harmless
from and against any and all actions, causes of action, losses or damages of
whatever kind, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
costs in arbitration and at the pre-trial, trial and
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appellate
levels, which the Released Entities may suffer by reason of (a) any claim
made against the Project or any of the Released Entities relating to labor,
services, materials or equipment furnished by or through the Releasor related to
or arising from the Project, or (b) any breach of any representation or
warranty made by the Releasor to the Released Entities related to or arising
from the Project, including the representations and warranties included herein,
any false statement made in this Subcontractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release,
or any misrepresentation or omission made to the Released Entities by the
Releasor.
The
Releasor acknowledges and agrees that (a) the Contractor and Owner are
relying upon the representations and warranties made herein as a material
inducement for the Contractor or Owner to make payment to the Releasor;
(b) this Subcontractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release is freely and
voluntarily given by the Releasor and the Releasor has had the advice of counsel
in connection herewith and is fully informed as to the legal effects of this
Subcontractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release and the Releasor has voluntarily
accepted the terms herein for the consideration recited above; and (c) the
tendering of payment by the Contractor and the receipt of payment and the
execution of this Subcontractor’s Full Lien Waiver and Release by the Releasor
shall not, in any manner whatsoever, release the Releasor from (i) its
continuing obligations with respect to the completion of any work at the Project
that remains incomplete, including warranty work or guaranty work, or the
correction of defective or non-conforming work related to or arising from the
Project; (ii) any contractual, statutory or common law obligations of the
Releasor with respect to any of the Released Entities related to or arising from
the Project; or (iii) any other obligations of the Releasor with respect to
any of the Released Entities related to or arising from the
Project.
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Dated
this ___day of _____________, 200__.
WITNESSES:
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NOTARIAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE
OF __________
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COUNTY
OF _________
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The
foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________,
200__, by ________________________, the _____________________ of_________________, a
________________, who executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of said
corporation, and who is personally known to me or who produced
______________________ as identification.
Name:
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Public, State of [Florida]
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[If
notarized in a State other than Florida, Signatory shall comply with the
notary requirements of such State.]
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Appendix
S – Form of Request for Change Order
CHANGE
ORDER FORM
Florida
Power & Light Company
CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER NO.
Contractor:
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Corporation, Systems
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CONTRACT
CHANGE: (Detail)
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Amount
(Circle
Credits)
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This Change Order No. [___], effective
[_____________], is issued to amend the Turnkey Engineering,
Procurement and Construction Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic Generating
Facility Between Florida Power & Light Company and SunPower
Corporation, Systems dated July [__], 2008 (the "Agreement") as specified
below. The initial capitalized terms used herein, unless
otherwise defined in this Change Order, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in the Agreement.
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Contract
Start Date:
Contract Completion
Date:
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No
change
No
change
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Total
Authorized Amount
This
Change Order
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Schedule
of Prices:
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Lump
Sum Fixed
Price
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WORK/SERVICE
START DATE:
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WORK/SERVICE END
DATE:
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It
is hereby understood that, if this Change Order is executed by FPL, the
Contractor shall implement the above-referenced
change(s). If this Change Order is executed by FPL,
the changes to the Work, Contract Price, time requirements and/or any
other provisions of the Agreement described in this document are
considered an amendment to the Agreement. Except as otherwise
set forth in this document, the change(s) described in this document do
not relieve FPL or the Contractor of their responsibilities described in
the Agreement. If this Change Order is executed by FPL, this
document constitutes a full and complete settlement with respect to
change(s) to the Work, Contract Price, time requirements and/or any other
provisions of the Agreement described in this document, including the
settlement of compensation to Contractor, for the change(s) described in
this document.
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Project
Manager
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COST
HISTORY
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Primary
Cause of Change (Check One)
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SCHEDULE
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Original
Contract Price
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Variance
from Quantity Estimate
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Does Not Affect
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Total
Previous Changes Auth.
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Regulatory
Requirements
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Guaranteed
Provisional
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This
Change (Net Amount)
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Construction
Changes
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Acceptance
Date
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Firm
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Estimate
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Engineering
Changes
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Total
Contract Price
(Including this
change)
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$
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Other
Department Requests
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Change
Wll Affect
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Vendor
Caused (Identify Back Charges)
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Guaranteed
Provisional
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Could
this CCO Impact Other Contracts?
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Constructability
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Acceptance
Date
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Yes
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No
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Other
(Specify)
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Accepted
by:
________________________________________
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Authorization:
FLORIDA
POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
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Signature:
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Signature:
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Name
(Print)
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Name
(Print)
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Title
(Print)
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Title
(Print)
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Date:
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Appendix
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SPACE
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APPENDIX
T
Intentionally
Deleted
Appendix
U – Form of Letter of Credit
XXXXX
FARGO BANK, N.A.
TRADE SERVICES DIVISION -
STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT XXXX
Xxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Phone:
(000) 000-0000 Option 1. E-Mail: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
APPENDIX
U
Form of
Letter of Credit
Florida
Power & Light Company
000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx
Xxxxx, XX
Attention:
Project General Manager
Re: Irrevocable Standby
Letter of Credit
No.
Gentlemen:
We hereby
establish in your favor this Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. _______
(the “Letter of
Credit”) for the account of SunPower Corporation, Systems, a Delaware
corporation (“Contractor”),
effective immediately and expiring on ***.
We have
been informed by the Applicant, but do not independently verify, that this
Letter of Credit is issued pursuant to the terms of that certain Turnkey
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic
Generating Facility dated as of June [__], 2008, between Florida Power &
Light Company, a Florida corporation (“Beneficiary”), and
Contractor, as the same may be amended (the “Agreement”).
1. Stated Amount. The
amount of funds available for drawing under this Letter of Credit shall be U.S.
$*** (*** United States Dollars) (the “Stated
Amount”).
2. Drawings. A drawing
hereunder may be made by you on any Business Day on or prior to the date this
Letter of Credit expires by delivering to Xxxxx Fargo Bank, N.A., at any time
during its business hours on such Business Day, at Xxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx 00xx Xxxxx,
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, a copy of this Letter of Credit together with (i) a
Draw Certificate executed by an authorized person substantially in the form of
Attachment A
hereto (the “Draw
Certificate”), appropriately completed and purportedly signed by your
authorized officer and (ii) your draft substantially in the form of Attachment B hereto
(the “Draft”),
appropriately completed and purportedly signed by your authorized
officer. Partial drawings and multiple presentations may be made
under this Letter of Credit. Draw Certificates and Drafts under this
Letter of Credit may be sent by overnight delivery or courier to Xxxxx Fargo
Bank, N.A., at its address set forth above Attention: Standby Letter of Credit
Unit. Drawings may also be presented to us via telefacsimile to our
telefacsimile no. (000) 000-0000 (each such drawing, a “Fax Drawing”); provided however that you
confirm our receipt of any Fax Drawing by telephone to our telephone no.
0-000-000-0000 (option 1). In the event of a presentation by
facsimile transmission, the original of such documents shall be sent to address
set forth in the preceding sentence, as aforesaid, by overnight courier for
receipt by us within one (1) Business Day of the date of such facsimile
transmission.
3. Time and Method for
Payment. We hereby agree to honor a drawing hereunder made in compliance
with this Letter of Credit by transferring in immediately available funds the
amount
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specified
in the Draft delivered to us in connection with such drawing to such account at
such bank in the United States as you may specify in your Draw
Certificate. If the Draw Certificate is presented to us at such
address by 10:00 a.m., California time on any Business Day, payment will be made
not later than 3:00 p.m., California time on the next day and if such Draw
Certificate is so presented to us after 10:00 a.m., California time on any
Business Day, payment will be made on the second Business Day. In clarification,
we agree to honor the Draw Certificate upon receipt thereof, without regard to
the truth or falsity of the assertions made therein.
4. Non-Conforming
Demands. If a demand for payment made by you hereunder does not, in any
instance, conform to the terms and conditions of this Letter of Credit, we shall
give you prompt notice that the demand for payment was not effected in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Letter of Credit, stating the
reasons therefore and that we will upon your instructions hold any documents at
your disposal or return the same to you. Upon being notified that the demand for
payment was not effected in conformity with this Letter of Credit, you may
correct any such non-conforming demand.
5. Expiration. This
Letter of Credit shall automatically expire at the close of business on *** or
such earlier date on which we receive a Cancellation Certificate in the form of
Attachment C
hereto purportedly executed by your authorized officer upon which this Letter of
Credit shall be cancelled (the “Expiration
Date”).
6. Rollover. The Letter
of Credit shall be deemed automatically extended without amendment for one
additional period of one (1) year from the present expiration date, unless at
least sixty (60) Business Days prior to such expiration date we shall notify you
by registered mail or overnight courier at the above address (or such other
address as may be designated by you as contemplated by numbered paragraph 9)
that we elect not to consider this Letter of Credit extended for such
additional one year period; provided, however, in any event this Letter of
Credit shall expire on ***.
7. Business Day. As used
herein, “Business
Day” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are not authorized or
required to close in the State of California.
8. Governing Law. Except
as far as otherwise expressly stated herein, this Letter of Credit is subject to
the International Standby Practices (“ISP98”), except for
Rule 3:14(a), International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 590. As to
matters not addressed by the ISP98, this Letter of Credit shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and
applicable U.S. federal law.
9. Notices. All
communications to you in respect of this Letter of Credit shall be in writing
and shall be delivered to the address shown for you herein before or such other
address as may from time to time be designated by you in a written notice to us.
All documents to be presented to us hereunder and all other communications to us
in respect of this Letter of Credit, which other communications shall be in
writing, shall be delivered to the address for us indicated on the signature
page hereof, or such other address as may from time to time be designated by us
in a written notice to you.
10. Irrevocability. This
Letter of Credit is irrevocable.
11. Transferability. We
shall not authorize any transfer of this Letter of Credit until a transfer
certificate, substantially in the form of Attachment D hereto,
is completed to our satisfaction and received by us. All transfer
charges shall be for the account of the Contractor. This Letter
of
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Credit
may not be transferred to any person with whom U.S. persons are prohibited from
doing business under U.S. Foreign Asset Control Regulations or other applicable
U.S. laws and regulations. Transfer of the Letter of Credit may not change the
place of expiration from our above office.
12. Complete Agreement.
This Letter of Credit sets forth in full our undertaking, and such undertaking
shall not in any way be modified, amended, amplified or limited by reference to
any document, instrument or agreement referred to herein, except for the ISP-98
and Attachments A, B, C, and D hereto and the notices referred to herein and any
such reference shall not be deemed to incorporate herein by reference any
document, instrument or agreement except as set forth above.
SINCERELY,
WELL
FARGO BANK, N.A.
______________________
(Authorized
Signature)
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ATTACHMENT
A
FORM OF DRAW
CERTIFICATE
The
undersigned hereby certifies to Xxxxx Fargo Bank N.A. (the “Issuer”), with
reference to Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ________________ (the “Letter of Credit”)
issued by Issuer in favor of the undersigned (“Beneficiary”)
(capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the respective
meanings set forth in the Letter of Credit), as follows:
(1)
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The
undersigned is the ____________ of Beneficiary and is duly authorized by
Beneficiary to execute and deliver this Certificate on behalf of
Beneficiary.
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(2)
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Beneficiary
hereby makes demand against the Letter of Credit by Beneficiary’s
presentation of the draft accompanying this Certificate, for payment of
_______________________ dollars (U.S.$__________), such amount, when
aggregated together with any amount not drawn down, is not in excess of
the Stated Amount (as in effect of the date
hereof).
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(3)
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Beneficiary
is entitled to draw the amount set forth in paragraph 2 hereof
because:
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[Check
applicable provision(s)]
£ The
conditions for a drawing pursuant to the Agreement have been met.
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£
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The
rating of the outstanding unsecured indebtedness of the bank or trust
company that issued the Letter of Credit has fallen below a rating of A-,
as determined by Standard and Poor’s Corporation, or a rating of A-3, as
determined by Xxxxx’x Investors Services, Inc., and Contractor has failed,
within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice (copy attached)
thereof by the Beneficiary to replace such Letter of Credit with another
Letter of Credit issued by a financial institution acceptable to
Beneficiary on the same terms as the Letter of Credit being
replaced.
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£
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The
Contractor has failed to renew the Letter of Credit within sixty (60)
Business Days prior to the expiration
thereof.
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(4)
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You
are hereby directed to make payment of the requested drawing to: (insert
wire instructions)
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Beneficiary
Name and Address
By:
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Title:
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Date:
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U
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ATTACHMENT
B
DRAWING UNDER IRREVOCABLE
LETTER OF CREDIT NO. ------------------
Date:
ON:
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If
the Draw Certificate is presented by 10:00 a.m., California time on any
Business Day, payment will be made not later than 3:00 p.m., California
time on the next day and if such Draw Certificate is so presented to us
after 10:00 a.m., California time on any Business Day, payment will be
made on the second Business Day.
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PAY
TO:
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Florida
Power & Light Company
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$ U.S.
FOR VALUE
RECEIVED AND CHARGE TO THE ACCOUNT OF LETTER OF CREDIT NO.
__________________.
Florida
Power & Light Company
By:
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Title:
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Date:
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U
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ATTACHMENT
C
CANCELLATION
CERTIFICATE
Irrevocable
Letter of Credit No. _______________
The
undersigned, being authorized by the undersigned (“Beneficiary”), on
behalf of Beneficiary hereby certifies to Xxxxx Fargo Bank N.A. (“Issuer”), with
reference to Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ______________issued by Issuer to
Beneficiary (the “Letter of Credit”;
capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the respective
meanings set forth or referenced in the Letter of Credit), that either (i)
thirty (30) days have passed since the expiration of the Warranty Period (as
defined in the Agreement) and Contractor has satisfied all obligations under the
Agreement or (ii) the Agreement has been terminated and Contractor has performed
all obligations and paid all amounts remaining due by Contractor following such
termination. Pursuant to Section 5 thereof,
the Letter of Credit shall expire upon Issuer’s receipt of this certificate.
Attached hereto is the Letter of Credit marked “Canceled”.
Beneficiary
Name.
By:
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Title:
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Date:
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ATTACHMENT
D
TRANSFER
CERTIFICATE
Irrevocable
Letter of Credit No. _____________
The
undersigned Beneficiary hereby certifies to Xxxxx Fargo Bank N.A. (“Issuer”), with
reference to Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. ____________ (the “Letter of Credit”;
capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the respective
meanings set forth in the Letter of Credit), that for value received Beneficiary
hereby irrevocably transfers to _____________ (the “Transferee”) all
rights of the undersigned under the Letter of Credit, including all rights of
the undersigned to draw under the Letter of Credit and to execute and deliver
drafts and draw certificates with respect hereto.
Beneficiary
hereby certifies that the Transferee has agreed in writing for Contractor’s
benefit to be bound by the provisions set forth herein.
By this
transfer, all rights of Beneficiary under the Letter of Credit are transferred
to Transferee and Transferee shall have sole rights with respect to the Letter
of Credit relating to any amendments thereof and any notices thereunder; and all
references to “Beneficiary” or “Owner” in the Letter of Credit, any drawing
certificate in the form of Attachment A or the other Attachments to the Letter
of Credit shall be deemed to mean the Transferee. All amendments are to be
advised directly to the Transferee without necessity of any consent of or notice
to the undersigned. Simultaneous with delivery of this notice to Issuer, a copy
of this notice is being transmitted to Transferee.
The
Letter of Credit is returned herewith and Issuer is requested to endorse the
transfer on the reverse thereof and forward it with your customary notice of
transfer directly to the Transferee at the following address:
Florida
Power & Light Company
(or its
permitted transferee in interest)
By:
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Date:
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SIGNATURE
GUARANTEED
The First
Beneficiary’s signature(s) with title(s) conforms with that on file with us and
such is/are authorized for the execution of this instrument.
(Name
of Bank)
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(Bank
Address)
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(City,
State, Zip Code)
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(Telephone
Number)
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(Authorized
Name and Title)
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(Authorized
Signature)
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Appendix
V – Contractor’s Exclusions
APPENDIX
V
Contractor’s
Exclusions
None.
APPENDIX
W
Intentionally
Deleted
APPENDIX
X
Intentionally
Deleted
Appendix
Y –Form of Quality Assurance Programs
Appendix
Z – Form of Safety Plan
Appendix
Z-1 – Safe and Secure Workplace Policy
Appendix
HH – Acceptance Testing
Florida
PV Projects
Appendix HH – Acceptance
Testing
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EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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II – ***
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II
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