HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2015 2g Energy, Inc - AgreementAGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into in the City of San Luis Obispo ond2q SST, ZD)Sby and
between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as City, and 2G
ENERGY, INC., hereinafter referred to as Contractor.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City wants to retain the services of Contractor to provide service and maintenance on the
CHP Cogeneration Module located at the City of San Luis Obispo's Water Resource Recovery Facility; to include
parts when necessary in order to maintain the Module in proper working order. The full service and performance
agreement is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to perform this type of service and has submitted a service agreement
contract, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, which has been accepted by City.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations and covenants hereinafter
contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date this Agreement is made and entered,
as first written above, until June 30, 2016 and will renew each year thereafter on July I".
2. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS. For providing services as specified in this Agreement, City will pay
and Contractor shall receive therefore compensation as is expressed in Exhibit A "in a total sum not to exceed $3.00
per estimated 8,000 MODULE operating hours." The City agrees to issue a purchase order for the first term at an
estimated 6,830 operating hours." The estimated value of this term, for the agreed and selected service plan and
options in Appendix II, is $20,500.00. The contract will then renew with a purchase order issued on or before 1 July
2016."
3. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS. For and in consideration of the payments and agreements
hereinbefore mentioned to be made and performed by City, Contractor agrees with City to provide services and
performance as set forth in Exhibit A and B attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement.
4. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment, modification or variation from the terms of this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon approval by the City Administrative Officer of the City.
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5. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This written Agreement, including all writings specifically
incorporated herein by reference, shall constitute the complete agreement between the parties hereto. No oral
agreement, understanding, or representation not reduced to writing and specifically incorporated herein shall be of
any force or effect, nor shall any such oral agreement, understanding, or representation be binding upon the parties
hereto.
6. NOTICE. All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail. postage
prepaid by registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
City City Clerk
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contractor 2G Energy, Inc.
205 Commercial Drive
St. Augustine, FL.
32092
7. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Both City and Contractor do covenant that each
individual executing this agreement on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized and empowered to execute
Agreements for such party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed the day and year
first above written.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS O ISPO, A Municipal Corporation
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2G Energy, Inc. 205 Commercial Drive St. Augustine, FL 32092 Tel.: +1- 904579 -3217 Fax: +1- 904 -406 -8727
E -mail: info @29-coEen.com
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CHP Cogeneration System Service Agreement
SERVICE AGREEMENT entered into this 5� day of 6c'regWK 2015 by and between 213 Energy,
Inc., 205 Commercial Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 (2G Energy, Inc. / SERVICE PROVIDER) and
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities, for the Water Resource Recovery Facility located at 35
Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -7314 (CUSTOMER).
WHEREAS SERVICE PROVIDER is in the business of manufacturing, selling, distributing, installing, and
servicing CHP cogeneration & power generation systems, and providing certain specified maintenance
services related to those products / systems to its customers; and
WHEREAS CUSTOMER wishes to retain SERVICE PROVIDER to render and to provide services
specified below under the terms and conditions of this Service Agreement CONTRACT.
1. Definitions
1.1 The term "MODULE" means the CHP Power Generation Module of the CUSTOMER described in
Appendix I to this Contract.
1.2 The term "SERVICE" means only those scheduled service measures concerning the MODULE, all as
set forth more particularly in the List of Services and Schedule of Maintenance Levels attached to this
Contract as Appendix II, and incorporated herein.
1.3 The term "PARTS" means new or factory remanufactured parts with warranty coverage, materials,
components and other goods supplied by SERVICE PROVIDER, its subcontractors or suppliers for
the fulfilment of this CONTRACT.
1.4 The term "BUSINESS HOURS" means regular working & business hours, weekdays between 08:00 and
17:00. Public holidays, and weekends are not regular working and business days.
2. Subject of the Service Agreement CONTRACT
2.1 The subject of this Contract is performance of SERVICE provided by the SERVICE PROVIDER for
the MODULE described in Appendix I in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2.2 The SERVICE includes the provision of the materials necessary for the SERVICE as defined in
Appendix II, and special tools, as well as measuring devices required for the SERVICE, and the
wage costs for work and travel time, travel costs, daily allowances and accommodation costs for the
SERVICE PROVIDER's personnel during BUSINESS HOURS.
2.3 SERVICE of the SERVICE PROVIDER that becomes necessary for the following described reasons
is not the SERVICE PROVIDER's responsibility, not included in the scope, and is excluded from this
CONTRACT, unless specifically described and included in Appendix II:
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a. Events of force majeure such as, but not restricted to, theft, fire, natural events, industrial
action, civil unrest, terrorism, epidemics and materials shortages;
b. The breakdown or malfunction of the MODULE itself or MODULE parts & components that are
not included in the scope of SERVICE, typically described as unscheduled maintenance,
or unscheduled repairs;
c. Wear and tear items and components that are not included in the scope of the agreed
SERVICE to be performed under this CONTRACT;
d. Necessary work with respect to property of the CUSTOMER other than the MODULE itself,
or associated components connected to the MODULE;
e. Temporary shut - down's of the MODULE or of parts of the MODULE by the CUSTOMER,
and system stoppage not related to any service or equipment performance issues, and
associated equipment preservation (engine mothballing) as required by manufacturer
guidelines & recommendations;
f. New or amended legal requirements with cost effects not known at the time the Contract
was signed, imposed by government authorities;
g. Improper operation and treatment of the MODULE or failure to adhere to the instruction
manuals, manufacturer guidelines, operator mistakes, neglect, including but not limited to:
faulty assembly or putting into operation contrary to the instructions of the manufacturer
and /or SERVICE PROVIDER; Installation of spares other than OEM parts provided by the
SERVICE PROVIDER; use of unsuitable operating materials & consumables, improper
preparation of operating materials & consumables, and failure to adhere to the specifications
for operating materials & consumables.
h. Improper fuel and treatment of such, if required. Failure to adhere to the manufacturer's
fuel guidelines, instructions, and recommendations. Oil analysis is required every 250
operating hours, tri- yearly full spectrum gas analysis is required before and after the
gas conditioning equipment (two samples), and regular (minimum weekly) monitoring
and recording of HAS and CH* levels must be maintained to determine when the
carbon media is no longer suitable for use;
i. Breach of the duty to cooperate and the duty to render assistance in accordance with Section
7, as well as other negligence or misconduct of the CUSTOMER or third parties under the
CUSTOMER's control;
j. Converting and retrofitting the MODULE, or unauthorized modifications; and
k. Physical obstacles to access the MODULE or other obstacles to rendering SERVICE
3. Time of Performance
3.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER undertakes to carry out the SERVICE in the intervals set forth in
Appendix Il, in accordance with the following:
a. The CUSTOMER will notify the SERVICE PROVIDER weekly by fax or by e-mail about
the MODULE operating hours incurred, unless the CUSTOMER selected the "Monitoring
Option" and SERVICE PROVIDER has online access to the MODULES' electronic monitoring
system; and
b. The SERVICE PROVIDER will coordinate the date for commencement of work with the
CUSTOMER no later than 10 days before work commences.
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3.2 Should the commencement or the performance of the SERVICE be delayed by force majeure, such
as, but not restricted to, theft, fire, natural events, industrial action, civil unrest, terrorism, epidemics
and materials shortages or by the occurrence of other circumstances outside the SERVICE
PROVIDER's control, the period that the SERVICE PROVIDER has in which to begin or provide the
SERVICE shall be extended by this period. Should SERVICE PROVIDER be in default with a
Contractual obligation, the default situation shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure
event. In the event of an embargo, the Contractual obligations shall be suspended and the parties
shall renegotiate the CONTRACT.
3.3 If the CUSTOMER fails to meet an agreed appointment to carry out the SERVICE, if access to the
MODULE is denied, or otherwise delays SERVICE, the CUSTOMER shall be charged separately for
the additional costs incurred by the SERVICE PROVIDER as the result of the delay, unless the
CUSTOMER has cancelled the appointment at least 48 hours in advance.
3.4 All work is provided during normal BUSINESS HOURS (08:00 to 17:00) on workdays (Monday to
Friday). For all work performed outside normal BUSINESS HOURS (if requested by the
CUSTOMER), or during weekends or public holidays, an overtime charge in accordance with SERVICE
PROVIDER's standards and industry rules shall be applied.
Overtime and after normal business hours (08:00 to 17:00 EST), Definitions and rates as follows:
Standard Labor rate is $115 USD
Standard Travel rate is $98 USD
• Overtime is: greater than 8 hours in the same work day or work event (excluding travel).
• Overtime is invoiced at 1.5 x the standard rate.
• Afterhours is all time from 17:00 to 08:00 EST, weekends and Holidays excluded.
• Afterhours rates shall be invoiced at 1.5 x the standard rate.
• Saturday's 1.5 x the standard rate for the first twelve (12) hours (excluding travel).
• All labor hours over twelve (12) hours are invoiced at 2.0 x the standard rate (excluding travel).
• Sundays and US National Holidays are invoiced at 2.0 x the standard rate (excluding travel).
4. Services to be Performed
4.1 The CUSTOMER has chosen to select the Bronze service plan with No Overhaul Option and a
Maximum of TWO (2) carbon media changes per year at an agreed rate of $3.00 per estimated
8000 MODULE operating hours. The SERVICE to be performed and all agreed service measures
concerning the MODULE, are described and set forth more particularly in the List of Services and
Schedule of Maintenance Levels attached to this CONTRACT as Appendix II, and incorporated herein.
4.2 SERVICE PROVIDER shall be entitled to wholly or partially transfer their entitlements and /or
obligations from this CONTRACT to an authorized third party or an associated company of SERVICE
PROVIDER by means of assignment or commissioning, provided that SERVICE PROVIDER obtains
CUSTOMER'S prior written consent. CUSTOMER shall be entitled at any time by notice in writing to
(but without the consent of) Seller to assign or delegate the whole or any part of its rights and
obligations under this Agreement to: (i) any affiliate or to any successor in title which acquires all of
CUSTOMER's interest in the MODULE or (ii) any bank or other lender, or to any trustee or agent
acting on behalf of such lender to whom CUSTOMER provides a security interest in CUSTOMER's
right, title and interest in the MODULE.
4.3 Following each service visit, SERVICE PROVIDER shall submit to CUSTOMER a written report on
the inspection and work performed. Moreover, the report shall indicate, if necessary, any additional
repairs needed (not covered under the standard service schedule) and /or parts to be replaced with
their cost estimate. As a courtesy, SERVICE PROVIDER shall, at all times, give proper verbal and /or
written instructions to the CUSTOMER's personnel concerning the maintenance and operation of
equipment between the regular maintenance intervals.
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5. Services Rendered and Warrantv Claims
5.1 The services performed by the SERVICE PROVIDER in the context of this CONTRACT shall be
considered to have been rendered provided that the CUSTOMER does not notify SERVICE
PROVIDER of defects or inadequate provision of SERVICE without delay, no later than five (5)
calendar days after CUSTOMER becomes aware of such defects or inadequacies. The SERVICE
carried out and its completion shall be documented in the SERVICE PROVIDER's technician's
service report. The CUSTOMER or his representative shall receive a copy of this report immediately,
on -site after completion of work.
5.2 If, in the opinion of the CUSTOMER, the provision of SERVICE does not fulfil acceptance
requirements, CUSTOMER must inform SERVICE PROVIDER in writing of the claimed defect
immediately, no later than five (5) calendar days after becoming aware of such defect. SERVICE
PROVIDER thereupon arranges to have defects, for claims with merit, repaired at its own expense.
5.3 The SERVICE PROVIDER warrants that all SERVICE shall be provided with professional workmanship.
Defects in the SERVICE, resulting in damages to the CHP Module, due to (or proven to have derived
from in whole or in part by) defects in the material supplied by the SERVICE PROVIDER and /or work
performed by the SERVICE PROVIDER, shall be remedied and repaired by the SERVICE PROVIDER
to the exclusion of any further claims by the CUSTOMER and as the CUSTOMER's sole remedy at law
or in equity. It is the responsibility of both the SERVICE PROVIDER and the CUSTOMER to act in a
good faith manner in efforts to resolve any and all service warranty disputes for the remaining term of
this agreement.
In the event of a warranty claim, the CUSTOMER is responsible for providing to the SERVICE
PROVIDER any and all required forms, documentation, or performance data in accordance with the
manufacturer's warranty requirements (O &M information, product documentation, and /or warranty
terms, etc.) for warranty repair /review by the SERVICE PROVIDER.
Please Note:
Failure to provide operational data and /or supporting documentation in accordance with the
manufacturer's warranty requirements (O &M information, product documentation, and /or warranty
terms, etc.) and or 2G Energy, Inc. requests, may result in the CUSTOMER's existing warranty and /or
current or future warranty claim being voided and /or denied.
This Service Agreement shall not cover any damages or repairs of the exhaust system, exhaust heat
recovery system, and or any components of said system(s).
Disposal of spent Carbon Media will be the sole responsibility of the CUSTOMER.
Upon acceptance of a warranty claim, it is the responsibility of the SERVICE PROVIDER to work in
conjunction with the CUSTOMER to resolve /repair all warranty claims in a timely and professional
manner.
The aforementioned warranty claims shall expire:
a. For parts, either one (1) year after initial commissioning, or eighteen (18)
months after the delivery date; whichever comes first.
b. For work, one (1) year after the work has been completed. However, all
warranty claims expire at the latest one (1) year after the expiry or termination of
the present contract.
5.4 Of the direct costs arising from the repair, the SERVICE PROVIDER shall — insofar as the complaint
proves to be justified — bear the cost of the replacement part inclusive of shipment and reasonable
dismantlement and installation costs, and including the costs of making its technicians and /or
subcontractors available. All other Costs, in the event the complaint is not justified, shall be borne by
the CUSTOMER.
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5.5 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall be informed immediately in writing of the discovery of any visible
defects. Replaced parts shall become the property of the SERVICE PROVIDER. After consulting the
SERVICE PROVIDER, the CUSTOMER shall provide the necessary time and opportunity to carry out
all repairs that, at the SERVICE PROVIDER's reasonable discretion appear to be necessary;
otherwise, the SERVICE PROVIDER shall be released from liability for defects. Only in urgent cases
endangering operational security and to ward off disproportionately large losses, whereby the
SERVICE PROVIDER shall be notified immediately, or if the SERVICE PROVIDER is in default for
failing to remedy the defect, shall the CUSTOMER have the right to repair the defect itself or to have
it repaired by third parties and to demand reimbursement from the SERVICE PROVIDER in respect
of reasonable costs. If CUSTOMER does not notify SERVICE PROVIDER in a timely manner of an
obvious defect, the defective work shall be deemed to be accepted and CUSTOMER waives any
rights and remedies with regard to the defect.
5.6 SERVICE PROVIDER shall not be responsible for losses due to defects in the SERVICE, including
faults in the material supplied by the SERVICE PROVIDER, arising for the following reasons, where
such reasons lie outside the control of the SERVICE PROVIDER: Faulty assembly by operator and /or
putting into operation contrary to the instructions of the manufacturer or SERVICE PROVIDER;
Improper operation and treatment of the MODULE or failure to adhere to the instruction manual;
Faulty repairs of breakdowns or damages to the MODULE by the CUSTOMER, his operators, or third
parties; Installation of spares other than original parts of or from the SERVICE PROVIDER; Natural
wear and tear; Improper preparation of operating materials and failure to adhere to specifications for
operating materials as set out in the manufacturer and operators manuals; and chemical or electrical
influences, especially influences caused by the electrical grid. In addition, CUSTOMER shall
indemnify and hold harmless SERVICE PROVIDER against all claims by third parties arising out of
the use of material provided by CUSTOMER.
5.7 EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE IN THIS SECTION 5, THE
SERVICE PROVIDER IS MAKING NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THE SERVICE OR MATERIALS PROVIDED AS A COMPONENT OF THE SERVICE,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
6. Limitations on Damages
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN,
(A) IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR LOSS OF PROFITS
OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM
OR ACTION HEREUNDER, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL
THEORY;
(B) IN NO EVENT SHALL SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR DAMAGES FOR
ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO SERVICE
PROVIDER DURING THE PRECEDING THREE (3) MONTHS UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
7. Collaboration and the Provision of Technical Assistance by the CUSTOMER
7.1 The CUSTOMER shall support the SERVICE PROVIDER in providing facilities and operator personnel
at its own expense, in particular the provision of assistants (system operator), resources, parking
spaces, storage areas, changing and washing facilities, electricity, water and compressed air, including
the necessary connections available to be used by SERVICE PROVIDER.
7.2 The operation of the MODULE and the remedying of minor malfunctions or repairs of the MODULE,
which do not affect the safe operation of the MODULE shall be carried out by the CUSTOMER's
operators. Other work to be carried out by the CUSTOMER shall be listed in the specification and
schedule of services, Appendix II.
7.3 The CUSTOMER shall ensure that its personnel entrusted with carrying out the aforementioned work
in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines & regulations for the MODULE receive the necessary
training, and are capable, qualified, and properly prepared to perform operator duties.
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7.4 The CUSTOMER undertakes to adhere to the operating instructions and other provisions of the
MODULE manufacturer.
7.5 SERVICE PROVIDER's personnel shall be given access to the MODULE to provide the SERVICE
following prior notification by the SERVICE PROVIDER.
7.6 The CUSTOMER shall provide the SERVICE PROVIDER with any information SERVICE PROVIDER
requires on the MODULE, where such information is necessary for providing the SERVICE, and shall
make the associated documents like operators log's, etc. available.
7.7 The CUSTOMER shall take such special action as is necessary to protect persons and property at the
area surrounding the MODULE. The Customer shall also inform the SERVICE PROVIDER's
personnel of existing special safety regulations applicable on -site, where these are pertinent to the
SERVICE PROVIDER's personnel. The CUSTOMER shall notify the SERVICE PROVIDER of any
infringements by the SERVICE PROVIDER's personnel of such safety regulations.
7.8 The CUSTOMER shall grant the SERVICE PROVIDER unrestricted online access to the MODULE's
control systems via the appropriate on -line data, phone, or Internet connection.
7.9 Should fuel analyses be prescribed in accordance with Appendix II, the CUSTOMER shall make
these available to the SERVICE PROVIDER as soon as they have been prepared.
8.Insurance
8.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall comply with the insurance requirements as outlined in Appendix III
for the term of the CONTRACT and for at least 6 months thereafter.
9. Payments
9.1 CUSTOMER shall issue an ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER at the beginning of each CALENDAR
YEAR for the SERVICE described and agreed upon in Appendix II.
The initial term of the CONTRACT will begin on ' , 2015. This contract will run through
30 June 2016, and will then renew each year thereaftef on 1 July. The CUSTOMER agrees to issue a
PURCHASE ORDER for this first term at an estimated 6830 operating hours. The estimated value of
this term, for the agreed and selected SERVICE PLAN and OPTIONS in Appendix II, is $20,500.00 USD.
The CONTRACT will then renew with a PURCHASE ORDER issued on or before 1 July 2016. The
value of this PURCHASE ORDER shall be based off of the selected SERVICES from Appendix II plus
the CPI increase (see 10.3). The CONTRACT is estimating that the MODULE will operate for at least
8000 hours per CONTRACT year. In the event that the MODULE operates more than 8000 hours during
a CONTRACT year, the purchase order for the following CONTRACT year will reflect this additional
increase. Should the MODULE under - perform during any given CONTRACT year (less than 8000
operating hours), the monetary value of the remaining balance owed the CUSTOMER will be consumed
until the CUSTOMER has received the full monetary value of that CONTRACT year. Following an event
such as this, the following CONTRACT year will only be invoice at the estimated 8000 operating hours.
9.2 All invoices and amounts are payable net 30 days after date of invoice. A 1.5% finance charge will be
added to all accounts over thirty (30) days for every 30 day period. If CUSTOMER does not pay its
account within latest (60) days of the date of the invoice, then SERVICE PROVIDER may cancel the
CONTRACT Agreement upon five (5) days prior written notice (unless payment is made within such
five (5) day period.
9.3 Additional charges for rendering the SERVICE that become necessary as a result of:
a. the events listed in Sections 2 and 3 of this CONTRACT, or
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b. the provision of SERVICE by the SERVICE PROVIDER requested by the CUSTOMER outside
the SERVICE PROVIDER's normal BUSINESS WORKING HOURS (Monday through Friday
from 08:00 — 17:00); will be charged additionally to the CUSTOMER based on the SERVICE
PROVIDER's existing current parts price lists and labor rates.
9.4 The CUSTOMER shall not, under any circumstances, be entitled to holdback any amounts due to
SERVICE PROVIDER or otherwise attempt to set -off against amounts due to SERVICE PROVIDER
based on claims against SERVICE PROVIDER for failure to perform hereunder of any other claims
against SERVICE PROVIDER.
9.5 In the event that the CUSTOMER has an outstanding balance exceeding 45 calendar days from the
original date of invoice, the SERVICE PROVIDER, at its sole discretion, may discontinue any further
service requests of the CUSTOMER until any outstanding balance(s) exceeding 45 calendar days from
the original date of invoice are paid in full.
10. Terms of the Contract and Right of Termination
10.1 The term of this CONTRACT agreement shall be from the date which the contract is signed through
June 30th, 2016. The following years the contract with run from July 1St through June 30th.
10.2 The term of this CONTRACT agreement shall be in conjunction with the dates specified above.
The anniversary of the CONTRACT, after the i n i t i a l period of commercial operation of the
MODULE, shall be automatically renewed for an additional one (1) year period, and from year to year
thereafter (subject to a maximum term of ten (10) years from the commencement of commercial
operation of the MODULE), unless either CUSTOMER requests termination in writing of this
CONTRACT agreement at least Sixty (60) days prior to any expiration date. Nothing in this
CONTRACT agreement shall be construed as a guarantee by SERVICE PROVIDER of any continued
obligation of services after the expiration of this CONTRACT.
10.3 A 3.5% annual increase based on current inflation statistics, and at a minimum, 1 % above the official
Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is compiled annually by the US Government, will be implemented
at the time of each renewal to continue the current CONTRACT Agreement
10.4 If changes in legislation or regulations occur during the term of the CONTRACT, for instance in
relation to waste disposal, etc., SERVICE PROVIDER is entitled to pass any resulting costs on to the
CUSTOMER, where they are incurred due to SERVICES covered by this contract.
10.5 If general economic conditions change so considerably in comparison with those at the time of
conclusion and signature of the CONTRACT, resulting in a situation that the prices or conditions are
no longer acceptable to the SERVICE PROVIDER or the CUSTOMER, the CONTRACT shall be
amended in consideration of the interests of both parties in order to take such changed
circumstances into account.
10.6 Both contracting parties may reserve the right to cancel the CONTRACT prematurely for due
cause, for example delay or refusal of payment by the CUSTOMER or repeated neglect of the
contracting partner's contractual obligations. An extraordinary notice of cancellation may be issued at
the end of each quarter in writing, with observance of a one -month period of notice.
11. Additional Work Clause
11.1 During the performance of scheduled maintenance inspections, should circumstances be discovered
that require additional repairs to keep the equipment in a state of efficient operation, SERVICE
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PROVIDER requests the right to perform such SERVICE work to a level "not to exceed" US$
1,000.00 for labor and materials combined. Should any necessary repairs be estimated to exceed the
established US$ 1,000.00 cap, SERVICE PROVIDER shall perform such work only after proper
authorization granted by the CUSTOMER.
11.2 No work other than the maintenance outlined above will be performed without a separate estimate
signed by the client before additional work will be performed. All necessary replacement parts will be
genuine. Parts still covered by manufacturer's warranty will be replaced in accordance to
manufacturer warranty guidelines & regulations.
12. Severability
12.1 If any of these provisions are determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality
and enforceability of the remainder of these Terms shall be unaffected. Also there shall be substituted
for the affected provision a valid and enforceable provision as similar as possible to the affected
provision.
13. Modification orTermination
13.1 These terms and the specific CONTRACT provisions contained therein are the entire CONTRACT
between the parties with respect to this CONTRACT. This cancels and supersedes all previous
agreements, confirmations, and terms of sale, oral or written with respect to the subject matter
hereof. No waiver or modification of these terms shall be binding upon the parties unless made in
writing and signed by a duly authorized representative.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
14.1 This CONTRACT Agreement and its exhibits (Appendix I and Appendix II) shall, unless otherwise
specified, in all respects be construed and be given legal effect in conformity with the laws of the State
of California, USA without regard to its choice of law provisions.
SIGNED as a sealed instrument as of the hir
2G Energy, Inc.
SERVICE PROVIDER
By: Anthony Dawson
Its: Servic
Day of & i cOC-P, 2015
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities
CUSTOMER
By: Howard Brewen
Supervisor
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EQUIPMENT TYPE:
MODEL:
ID NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
MODEL YEAR:
CURRENT OPERATING HOURS:
PRIME MOVER:
RATING:
2G SERVICE AGREEMENT APPENDIX
Combined Heat and Power System
Filius 206 BG
G3936
C00714C -BMLB- 150037
2014 — - - —
YES
150 ekW
FUEL TYPE: I Biogas
EQUIPMENT LOCATION: 35 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -7314
CUSTOMER NAME: The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & INFORMATION:
SERVICE AGREEMENT INCLUDES TWO (2) CARBON MEDIA CHANGES PER YEAR MAXIMUM.
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SIGNED as a sealed instrument as of the %Sf Day of a- Y-?
2G Energy, Inc.
SERVICE PROVIDER
By: Anthony Dawson
Its: Service Dire r``�
1
2015.
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities
CUSTOMER
By: Howard Brewen
Its: Water Resource Recovery Facility Supervisor
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Energy, Inc. 2G Service Agreement Appendix II
CUSTOMER has the Option to select a Service Level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum).
(Regular Oil Changes '
Oil 411
(Regular Oil Filter Changes
Dil Filters
(Regular Air Filter Changes
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Air Filters
(Regular Coolant Changes
Coolant 4111 -to'
(Regular Spark Plug Changes
Spark Plugs ve
!Exchanging Other Consumables
Other Consumables 44,
(Regular Oil Sampling Ve
'Scheduled Maintenance incl. Parts
'Unscheduled Maintenance incl. Parts
Selecting the right Service Level
Please carefully align your individual service -level requirements with your specific business
expectations, and operational circumstances.
All Service Levels include:
• Customer Access to the 2G Portal with On -Line Monitoring for their Operators
• Priority Help Desk Support (Whatever service level you select, you will receive first -
class support. Your individual service level will determine additional support that is
available to you.)
• OEM Parts
• Addition to our automated breakdown indicator, this alerts us in real time of a shutdown or
equipment issue.
• Logistics Support
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CUSTOMER SCOPE
SERVICE PROVIDER SCOPE
CUSTOMER is responsible for
SERVICE PROVIDER is responsible for
0 Scheduled Maintenance Duties and
o All System Operator Duties and Basic
Services as described below:
Services as described below:
• Oil Changes
o MO to M4 Scheduled Maintenance as
• Oil Filter Changes
per Manufacturer Guidelines
• Oil Sampling and Analysis incl. Reporting
o Parts and Components for MO to M4
• Air Filter Changes
• Gas Filter Changes
o Maximum two (2) Carbon Media
• Coolant Changes
changes per year. Additional media
• Spark Plug Changes
changes, as determined by
• General Changes of Consumables
customer's fuel analysis, are not
• All Consumable Parts and Components
covered.
Cost per Operating Hour:
US$ 3.00
Anticipated Operating Hours per Year:
8,000
Equipment Rating:
150 ekW /h
Cost per ekW /h generated:
US$ 0.022 t Cent 2.2
CUSTOMER selected Service Level: BRONZE with NO overhaul options and two (2)
carbon media changes per year. Customer must perform fuel analysis.
SIGNED as a sealed instrument as of the /5> Day of tk1'&6b1_ 2015.
2G Energy, Inc.
SERVICE PROVIDER
By: Anthony Dawson
Its: Service Director
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities
CUSTOMER
By: Howard Brewen
Its: Water Resource Recovery Facility Supervisor
111 Page
2G
2G Energy, Inc. 2G Service Agreement Appendix III
INSURANCE
SERVICE PROVIDER shall provide Certificates of Insurance evidencing the following coverage:
1INSURANCETYPE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
General Liability:
General Aggregate Limit Applies Per Project
$1,000,000
Per Occurrence
$2,000,000
General Aggregate
$2,000,000
Products /Completed Operations Aggregate
$1,000,0.00
Personal &Advertising Injury
$5,000
Medical Payments
Auto Liability
$1,000,000
Combined Single Limit Liability for Owned, Hired and
Non -Owned Automobiles
Workers Compensation
Statutory
Employers Liability:
$1,000,000
Bodily Injury By Disease, Each Employee
$1,000,000
Bodily Injury Each Accident
$1,000,000
Bodily Injury By Disease, Policy Limit
Umbrella Liability
$5,000,000
Per Occurrence /Annual Aggregate
All policies must be with Best's "A - "or better rated insurance carriers
SIGNED as a sealed instrument as of the %51 Day of Oel?v t , 2015
2G Energy, Inc.
SERVICE PROVIDER
By: Anthony Dawson
Its: Service Director
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Utilities
CUSTOMER
By: Howard Brewen
Its: Water Resource Recovery Facility Supervisor
121Page
Exhibit B
CONTRACT PERFORMANCE TERMS - 2G ENERGY, INC. _
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Business Tax. Contractor must have a valid City of San Luis Obispo business tax certificate
prior to execution of the contract. Additional information regarding the City's business tax
program may be obtained by calling (805) 781 -7134.
2. Ability to Perform. Contractor warrants that it possesses, or has arranged through subcontracts,
all capital and other equipment, labor, materials, and licenses necessary to carry out and complete
the work hereunder in compliance with any and all federal, state, county, city, and special district
laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3. Laws to be Observed. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and shall observe and
comply with all applicable state and federal laws and county and City of San Luis Obispo
ordinances, regulations and adopted codes during its performance of the work.
4. Payment of Taxes. The contract prices shall include full compensation for all taxes that
Contractor is required to pay.
Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and
fees, and give all notices necessary.
6. Safety Provisions. Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations pertaining to safety
established by OSHA and the California Division of Industrial Safety.
7. Public and Employee Safety. Whenever Contractor's operations create a condition hazardous to
the public or City employees, it shall, at its expense and without cost to the City, furnish, erect
and maintain such fences, temporary railings, barricades, lights, signs and other devices and take
such other protective measures as are necessary to prevent accidents or damage or injury to the
public and employees.
8. Preservation of City Property. Contractor shall provide and install suitable safeguards,
approved by the City, to protect City property from injury or damage. If City property is injured
or damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, it shall be replaced or restored at Contractor's
expense. The facilities shall be replaced or restored to a condition as good as when the
Contractor began work.
9. Immigration Act of 1986. Contractor warrants on behalf of itself and all sub - contractors
engaged for the performance of this work that only persons authorized to work in the United
States pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and other applicable laws
shall be employed in the performance of the work hereunder.
M Contractor Non - Discrimination. In the performance of this work, Contractor agrees that it will
not engage in, nor permit such sub - contractors as it may employ, to engage in discrimination in
employment of persons because of age, race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, sexual
orientation, or religion of such persons.
H. Work Delays. Should Contractor be obstructed or delayed in the work required to be done
hereunder by changes in the work or by any default, act, or omission of the City, or by strikes,
fire, earthquake, or any other Act of God, or by the inability to obtain materials, equipment, or
labor due to federal government restrictions arising out of defense or war programs, then the time
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Page B -2
of completion may, at the City's sole option, be extended for such periods as may be agreed upon
by the City and the Contractor.
12. Payment Terms. The City's payment terms are 30 days from the receipt of an original invoice
and acceptance by the City of the services provided by Contractor (Net 30).
13. Inspection. Contractor shall furnish City with every reasonable opportunity for City to ascertain
that the services of Contractor are being performed in accordance with the requirements and
intentions of this contract. All work done and all materials furnished, if any, shall be subject to
the City's inspection and approval. The inspection of such work shall not relieve Contractor of
any of its obligations to fulfill its contract requirements.
14. Audit. The City shall have the option of inspecting and /or auditing all records and other written
materials used by Contractor in preparing its invoices to City as a condition precedent to any
payment to Contractor.
15. Interests of Contractor. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not
acquire any interest direct or indirect or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of the work hereunder. Contractor further covenants that, in the
performance of this work, no sub - contractor or person having such an interest shall be employed.
Contractor certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest in performing this
work is an officer or employee of the City. It is hereby expressly agreed that, in the performance
of the work hereunder, Contractor shall at all times be deemed an independent contractor and not
an agent or employee of the City.
16. Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and
hold the City and its agents, officers and employees harmless from and against any and all
claims asserted or liability established for damages or injuries to any person or property,
including injury to Contractor's employees, agents or officers which arise from or are
connected with or are caused or claimed to be caused by the acts or omissions of Contractor,
and its agents, officers or employees, in performing the work or services herein, and all
expenses of investigating and defending against same; provided, however, that Contractor's
duty to indemnify and hold harmless shall not include any claims or liability arising from the
established sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers or employees.
17. Contract Assignment. Contractor shall not assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the
contract, or its right, title or interest, or its power to execute such a contract to any individual or
business entity of any kind without the previous written consent of the City.
18, Termination. If, during the term of the contract, the City determines that Contractor is not
faithfully abiding by any term or condition contained herein, the City may notify Contractor in
writing of such defect or failure to perform; which notice must give Contractor a 10 (ten) calendar
day notice of time thereafter in which to perform said work or cure the deficiency.
If Contractor has not performed the work or cured the deficiency within the ten days specified in
the notice, such shall constitute a breach of the contract and the City may terminate the contract
immediately by written notice to Contractor to said effect. Thereafter, neither party shall have
any further duties, obligations, responsibilities or rights under the contract.
In said event, Contractor shall be entitled to the reasonable value of its services performed from
the beginning date in which the breach occurs up to the day it received the City's Notice of
Termination, minus any offset from such payment representing the City's damages from such
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breach. "Reasonable value" includes fees or charges for goods or services as of the last milestone
or task satisfactorily delivered or completed by Contractor as may be set forth in the Agreement
payment schedule; compensation for any other work, services or goods performed or provided by
Contractor shall be based solely on the City's assessment of the value of the work -in- progress in
completing the overall workscope.
The City reserves the right to delay any such payment until completion or confirmed
abandonment of the project, as may be determined in the City's sole discretion, so as to permit a
full and complete accounting of costs. In no event, however, shall Contractor be entitled to
receive in excess of the compensation quoted in its proposal.
19. Ownership of Materials. All original drawings, plan documents and other materials prepared by
or in possession of Contractor as part of the work or services under these specifications shall
become the permanent property of the City, and shall be delivered to the City upon demand.
20. Release of Reports and Information. Any reports, information, data, or other material given to,
prepared by or assembled by Contractor as part of the work or services under these specifications
shall be the property of City, and shall not be made available to any individual or organization by
Contractor without the prior written approval of the City.
21. Copies of Reports and Information. If the City requests additional copies of reports, drawings,
specifications, or any other material in addition to what Contractor is required to furnish in
limited quantities as part of the work or services under these specifications, Contractor shall
provide such additional copies as are requested, and City shall compensate Contractor for the
costs of duplicating of such copies at the Contractor's direct expense.
22. Required Deliverable Products. Contractor will provide:
a. 2 copies of the final report that addresses all elements of the workscope. Any documents
or materials provided by Contractor will be reviewed by City staff and, where necessary,
Contractor will respond to staff comments and make such changes as deemed
appropriate.
b. One camera -ready original, unbound, each page printed on only one side, including any
original graphics in place and scaled to size, ready for reproduction.
c. When computers have been used to produce materials submitted to the City as a part of
the workscope, Contractor must provide the corresponding computer files to the City,
compatible with the following programs whenever possible:
• Word Processing Word
• Spreadsheets Excel
• Desktop Publishing Coreldraw, Pagemaker
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) AutoCad
Computer files must be on 31/2 ", high - density, write - protected diskettes, formatted for
use on IBM - compatible systems. Each diskette must be clearly labeled and have a
printed copy of the directory.
23. Attendance at Meetings and Hearings. As part of the workscope and included in the contract
price is attendance by the Contractor at up to 2 public meetings to present and discuss its findings
Exhibit B: Contract Performance Terms — South Coast Systems, Inc.
B-4
and recommendations. Contractor shall attend as many "working" meetings with staff as
necessary in performing workscope tasks.
24. Insurance. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees
or sub - contractors.
a. Minimum scope of insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
• Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence
form CG 0001).
• Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering
Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
• Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
• Errors and Omissions Liability insurance as appropriate to Contractor's
profession.
b. Minimum limits of insurance. Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:
• General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage. If Commercial General Liability or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
• Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
• Errors and Omissions Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence.
C. Deductibles and self - insured retentions. Any deductibles or self - insured retentions must
be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self - insured retentions as respects the City,
its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or Contractor shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and
defense expenses.
d. Other insurance provisions. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to
contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
• The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be
covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or
on behalf of Contractor; products and completed operations of Contractor;
premises owned, occupied or used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased,
hired or borrowed by Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, official,
employees, agents or volunteers.
• For any claims related to this project, Contractor's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers. Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by the City, its
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officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of Contractor's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including
breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers,
officials.. employees, agents or volunteers.
Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim
is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
e. Acceptability of insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating of no less than ANII.
Verification of coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with a certificate of insurance
showing maintenance of the required insurance coverage. Original endorsements
effecting general liability and automobile liability coverage required by this clause must
also be provided. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that
insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved
by the City before work commences.