SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT

2026-11-03

PROJECT SCOPE This RFP is for the Contractor to design , furnish , finance , install , own and maintain the PV System throughout the term of the PPA . The School District will purchase electricity produced by the System pursuant to the terms of the PPA . The scope of the Project is all - inclusive and includes but is not limited to planning , engineering , management , labor , materials , delivery , installation and commissioning , as well as all warranties and maintenance as described below . The Contractor shall apply for and obtain all necessary permits required by the municipality and all regulatory agencies having jurisdiction including federal , State and local entities (“ Authorities Having Jurisdiction ”). The Contractor is also responsible for obtaining approval for interconnection with the applicable electric distribution company , and for complying with all other utility requirements . All fees required by other authorities having jurisdiction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor . Solar panels are to be rooftop mounted and located in the areas designated on the attached Exhibit “ A ”. All equipment shall be UL listed , and the System layout , design and equipment shall conform to the Technical Specifications , which are part of this RFP and which are included at Section 7 . The System shall include web - based monitoring and shall , at a minimum , monitor both the instantaneous generation and record the electrical consumption of the School District facilities and the PV System generation at 15 - minute intervals . Current and historical weather conditions including solar irradiance and ambient air temperature , module temperature shall be monitored , recorded , used for determining the expected PV System production , and compared with the actual PV System production . Inverter status points and alarms shall be monitored and be within the responsibility of the maintenance contract to respond to and resolve . PV System generation shall be converted to carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions reduction , trees planted , etc . for display purposes . DAS , Kiosks and Educational Curriculum : The Contractor shall supply kiosks or flat panel monitors at locations to be determined by the School District at each of the school facilities where solar is installed . The Project must also include an educational component for the School District facilities being served , including appropriate curricula for the District to use in class , subject to school district review . The educational component should be centered on the data acquisition system data output and should be structured in a manner that facilitates in class learning from the educational curricula focused on energy and sustainability . Apprenticeship and Student Workforce Development : Instruction on the technical aspects of solar energy and its environmental impacts provides value to the District , faculty , and students ; however , the Board of Education places significant importance on providing lawful , safe , and structured work - based learning experiences that expose students to real - world career pathways . All apprenticeship and training activities under this project must comply with all applicable federal , State of New Jersey , and local laws and regulations , including but not limited to child labor laws , OSHA requirements , New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development regulations , and District safety policies . The East Orange School District Solar Project presents an opportunity to introduce students from an underserved community to careers in clean energy , electrical , construction , and design professions through supervised , age - appropriate , and safety - compliant experiences that support future employment and postsecondary training pathways . Each bidder shall submit a Student Training and Workforce Development Plan detailing how students will participate in project - related learning activities in a manner that is safe , lawful , and educationally appropriate . The plan shall clearly distinguish between : ● Classroom - based instruction ● Supervised , non - hazardous hands - on activities ● Jobsite observation and demonstrations ● Simulated or mock - installation training environments , and ● Where applicable , hands - on learning

New Jersey

2026-04-29