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2026-201-E-AMS-8Msolar-Southern Human Services - Solar Installation
Revised 01/24 1 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE SHSC Solar FY 2025-2026 OC5478 NORTH CAROLINA CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT OVER $250,000.00 ORANGE COUNTY THIS CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (hereinafter called “Agreement”), made as of the 8th day of May, 2026, by and between 8Msolar LLC, (hereinafter called the “Contractor”), and Orange County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, (hereinafter called the “County,” “Orange County,” or “Owner”). W I T N E S S E T H: That the Contractor and the Owner, for the consideration herein named, agree as follows: 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; PRIORITY The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement , the General Conditions which are fully incorporated in this Agreement, the Request for Proposals, designer approved communications and field orders, the Proposal, Construction Documents and Drawings and Written Specifications. The Contract Documents form the Contract. In the event of any inconsistency between or among the Contract Documents the Contract Documents shall be interpreted in the following order of priority: a. This Agreement and incorporated General Conditions attached as Exhibit 1. b. Designer approved and stamped construction documents and drawings and written specifications. c. Designer approved communications and field orders. d. Request for Proposals and addenda thereto. e. Proposal. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall furnish and deliver all of the materials, and perform, and be fully responsible for all of the Work required by this Agreement within the time period stipulated in a written Notice -to-Proceed to be executed by the Contractor and Owner and in accordance with the following enumerated documents, which are made a part hereof as if fully contained herein: a. Construction Drawings prepared by Pisgah Energy (Sheet Bid Documents E-002, E101, E201, E301, E302, PC-1, PC-2, PC-3, PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, PC-9, PC-10 dated 02/16/2026) b. Written specifications prepared by the Designer. c. 8Msolar LLC proposal dated March 30, 2026 which fully describes the work to be performed, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 2 such work (hereinafter called the “Work”). d. Related documents listed under Section 1 above. 3. TERM AND SCHEDULING a. The Contractor agrees to commence work pursuant to the written Notice-to Proceed. b. The Contractor agrees to complete substantially all Work included by December 15, 2026. c. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates specified in the Contract Documents as Completion Dates. d. The Contractor shall perform the Work in the time, manner and form required by the Contract Documents and as stipulated in a written Notice-to-Proceed to be executed by the Contractor and Owner. 4. STANDARD OF CARE AND DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR a. The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing the Work in accordance with the generally accepted standards of this type of Contractor practice throughout the United States and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the performance of these services. Contractor is solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy, timely completion, and submission of all work. b. The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the Work to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety, intended performance or configuration. c. Contractor shall be responsible for all Contractor, Subcontractor, and Sub-subcontractor errors or omissions, in the performance of the Agreement together with the errors and omissions of any agent or employee of the Contractor or any Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor. Contractor shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes , or conflicts at no additional cost to the Owner. d. Contractor is an independent contractor of Owner. Any and all employees of the Contractor engaged by the Contractor in the performance of any work or services required of the Contractor under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Contractor only and not of the Owner, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Contractor. e. Contractor shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limit ed to all state and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each Orange County policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php ). Any violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 3 to discrimination. f. If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses, certifications, or related credentials Contractor represents that it and its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation. g. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with the Contractor’s best skill and attention. Except as specifically set forth in the Contract Documents the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences , and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. h. The Contractor shall appoint a competent Project Manager with general authority to manage the Project for the Contractor. The Contractor shall also keep on the Project at all times during the Work of the Contractor a competent Resident Superintendent and necessary assistants who shall not be replaced without prior written approval by the Designer or by the Owner if a Designer is not retained for the Project. i. If, in the opinion of the Designer, any Subcontractor on the Project is incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory, such Subcontractor shall be replaced by the Contractor with no increase in the Contract Price if and when directed by the Designer. j. The Contractor shall attend all progress conferences and all other meetings or conferences. The Contractor shall be represented at these progress conferences by a representative having the authority of the Project Manager and by such other representatives as the Designer may direct. k. Costs and expenses of providing samples for and assistance in any testing shall be borne by the Contractor. Any Work in which untested materials are used without written approval or written permission of the Owner or Designer shall be removed and replaced at Contractor’s expense. l. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits including all permits required to complete the Work in compliance with local, state, and federal law. 5. PAYMENT & TAXES a. The Owner hereby agrees to pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of this Agreement, and the Contractor hereby agrees to perform all of the Work for a sum not-to- exceed Three Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($349,368.00). Not later than the fifth (5th) day of each calendar month the Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s Representative, generally the Designer if a Designer is retained on the Work, a Request for Payment for work done during the previous calendar month. (i) The Request for Payment shall be in form of a standardized invoice or AIA Document G702-703 appropriately addressed to Owner’s Representative at PO Box 8181, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 4 Hillsborough NC 27278 and shall show substantially the value of work done during the previous calendar month. (ii) The amount due for payment shall be ninety-five percent (95%) of the value of work completed since the last Request for Payment and this amount shall be paid by the Owner on or before the last business day of the month. Owner shall retain five percent (5%) (the “Retainage”). (1) Upon Owner’s Representative’s certification that fifty percent (50%) of the Work has been satisfactorily completed Retainage shall be reduced to two and one half percent (2½%). (2) Upon Owner’s Representative’s certification that ninety percent (90%) of the Work has been satisfactorily completed Retainage may be discontinued. Retainage may be discontinued, at Owner’s Discretion, so long as work continues to be completed satisfactorily and on schedule. (3) The Owner may discontinue withholding retainage in accordance with the provisions of NCGS-143-(b1)(2) when the project is 50% complete. (iii) Final payment shall not be due to the Contractor until thirty (30) days after Final Completion of the Work, including punch list work, has been satisfactorily (as determined by the County) completed and an appropriate Affidavit, Indemnification, and Release as required in Section 5.4(e) of Exhibit 1 has been received and approved by Owner. b. Should Owner reasonably determine that Contractor has failed to perform the Work related to a Request for Payment, Owner, at its discretion may provide the Contractor ten (10) days to cure the breach. Owner may withhold the accompanying payment without penalty until such time as Contractor cures the breach. (i) Should Contractor or its representatives fail to cure the breach within ten (10) days, or fail to reasonably agree to such modified schedule, Owner may immediately terminate this Agreement in writing, without penalty or incurring further obligation to Contractor. (ii) This section shall not be interpreted to limit the definition of breach to the failure to perform the Work related to a Request for Payment. c. The Contractor has included in the Contract Price and shall pay all taxes assessed by any authority on the Work or the labor and materials used therein. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish the Owner documentary evidence showing the materials used and sales and use tax paid by the Contractor and each of its subcontractors. d. Should the Owner receive notice that the Contractor has failed to pay a Subcontractor for the Work performed related to a Request for Payment, Owner shall have the authority to withhold payment of the disputed amount until parties resolve their dispute. Failure to pay the Contractor pursuant to this section of the Agreement shall not be deemed to be a breach of the Agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 5 6. NON–APPROPRIATION a. Contractor acknowledges that Owner is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. b. In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of Owner’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to Owner immediately upon written notice to Contractor of the unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that Owner shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the requirements of this Agreement. c. In the event of a change in the Owner’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects Owner’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to Owner upon written notice to Contractor of such limitation or change in Owner’s legal authority. 7. NOTICES Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: Owner: Contractor: Orange County 8Msolar LLC Attn: A. Barnes Attn:Armghan Aslam P.O. Box 8181 5112 Departure Drive Hillsborough, NC 27278 Raleigh, NC 27616 8. MISCELLANEOUS a. Duties and Obligations imposed by the Contract Documents shall be in addition to any Duties and Obligations imposed by state, federal or local law, rules, regulations and ordinances. b. No act or failure to act by the Owner or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty granted them under the Contract Documents, nor shall any act or failure to act constitute any approval except as specifically agreed in writing. c. The Work shall be tested and inspected as required by the Contract Documents and as required by law. Unless prohibited by law the costs of all such tests and inspections related to state and federal codes such as ADA, Administrative, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Building Codes shall be borne by the Contractor. The costs for material and structural testing shall be conducted by an independent third party at the expense of the Owner. Delays related to any of the aforementioned tests and inspections shall not be grounds for delaying the completion of the work. If any such tests and inspections reveal deficiencies in the Work such that the Work does not comply with terms or requirements of the Contract Documents and the requirements of any code or law the Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of bringing such deficiencies into compliance with the terms of the Contract Documents and any code or law. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 6 d. Should the Designer, if a Designer is retained for the project involving the Work, or Owner reject any portion of the Work for failing to comply with the Contract Documents Contractor shall immediately, at Contractor’s expense, correct the Work. Any such rejection may be made before or after substantial completion. If applicable, any additional expense borne by the Designer under this section shall be paid at Contractor’s expense. e. The County has designated (Angel Barnes) to act as the County's representative with respect to the Project and shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County Board of Commissioners and shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. f. The Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement nor subcontract the Work in its entirety without the prior written consent of the Owner. g. In the event of a breach by Contractor Owner has sole authority to determine the reasonableness of Contractor’s actions to remedy such breach or complete the performance of its obligations. h. Upon request of the Owner, the Contractor shall submit to County all relevant documentation, including but not limited to, job cost records, to support its claims for final compensation and if such request is made final compensation shall not be due until all relevant documentation is received, reviewed, and approved by Owner. 9. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES a. Owner and Contractor mutually waive any claim against each other for consequential damages. Consequential Damages include: (i) Damages incurred by Owner for loss of use, income, financing, or business. (ii) Damages incurred by Contractor for office expenses, including personnel, loss of financing, profit, income, business, damage to reputation, or any other non-direct damages. 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT All of the documents listed, referenced or described in this Agreement, the written Notice -to-Proceed, together with Modifications made or issued in accordance herewith are the Contract Documents, and the work, labor, materials, and completed construction required by the Contract Documents and all parts thereof is the Work. The Contract Documents constitute the entire agreement between Owner and Contractor. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile signatures. If any provision of the Agreement or General Conditions shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and date first above written in a number of counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for other counterparts, be deemed an original contract. ORANGE COUNTY: CONTRACTOR: By: _________________________________ Travis Myren, County Manager By: __________________________________ Armghan Aslam, Commercial Business Manager Printed Name and Title Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 5/18/20265/22/2026 Revised 01/24 8 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: 8Msolar LLC Vendor Contact Person: Armghan Aslam (a.aslam@8msolar.com) Phone: 919.948.6474 Address: 5112 Departure Drive City Raleigh State: NC Zip: 27587 Department: AMS/Sustainability Amount: $349,368.00 Purpose: Southern Human Services - Solar Installation Budget Code(s): 61370035-80040-10090 Vendor # 69366 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Current - Active Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date 05/08/2026 End Date 12/15/2026 Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: 05/05/2026); Made or Administered by AMS Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: 05/05/2026) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: 10090) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(#RFP 367-OC5478) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement ; OR This agreement is approved as to technical form and content . Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved a s to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 5/19/2026 5/19/2026 5/21/2026 5/22/2026 Revised 01/24 9 Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP - 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center CONTRACT PROPOSAL PROJECT NUMBER: 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation at Southern Human Services Center: DESCRIPTION: Orange County Solar Installation at the Southern Human Services Center, located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516. The project includes the design, purchase, and installation of photovoltaic systems, including, but not limited to, all necessary wiring, conduits, disconnects, and other materials as specified in the plans, for a complete turnkey installation. BID OPENING: March 31, 2026 NOTICE: ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH REQUIRES THE BIDDER TO BE LICENSED BY THE N.C. LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS WHEN BIDDING ON ANY NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECT WHERE THE BID IS $50,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD OR SBE PROJECT. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA. 8MSolar LLC NAME OF BIDDER 5112 Departure Dr, Raleighi NC 27616 ADDRESS OF BIDDER RETURN BIDS TO: 82456 N.C. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NUMBER Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department 131 W. Margaret Ln. Suite 300, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Attn: Jovana Amaro, Finance Manager - Purchasing 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP -367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center BID PROPOSAL DOCUMENT 1. Orange County Southern Human Services Solar Installation Total Lump Sum: $326,903 (Numerical Value) Three hundred twenty six thousand nine nundred three dollars Confirm both the written and numerical values match. 2. Southern Human Services Add Alternate 1 (10% Domestic Content) Total Lump Sum: $ 22,465 (Numerical Value) Twenty two thousand four hundred sixty five dollars Confirm both the written and numerical values match. CONTRACTOR & MSolar LLC ADDRESS_S1|2 Departuce Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616 Federal Identification Number 21-0732563 Contractors License Number 82456 Authorized Agent Armghan Aslam Tite Commercial Busines Manager Signature An Date 03.30.26 Withess SoNATHAN CRAWEORD Title CoMMEECiAL CONSIJCTANT Sigratie 44 13 Date 03.31.26 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP-367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center BID DOCUMENT SOLAR INSTALLATION FOR CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER Orange County Asset Management Proposal of 8Msolar LLC (hereinafter called "BIDDER"), organized and existing under the Laws of the State of North Carolina, doing business as Limited liabiuty Company *, to Orange County, North Carolina (hereinafter called "OWNER"). *Insert "a corporation," "a partnership," or "an individual" as applicable. In compliance with your Advertisement for BIDS, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all WORK, in strict accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices listed below. By permission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID, each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other BIDDER or with competitor. BIDDER hereby agrees to commence WORK under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED and to fully complete the PROJECT within the specified consecutive calendar days thereafter, as provided in the General Conditions and the Bid Schedule. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages the amount stated in the Bid Schedule for each consecutive calendar day work is done beyond the completion date, as provided in the General Conditions. BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM: 1,2,3x4 BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following unit prices or lump sum:$326,903 Three hundred twenty Six thousand nine hundred three dollars NOTE: BIDS shall include sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees. Contracts will be awarded on the basis of low bid. 10 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP -367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center If Bidder is: An Individual Name (type or print): N/A By: Doing business as: _(SEAL) Business address: Phone: A Partnership Partnenhip Name: NA By: Fax: (Signature of General Partner - attach evidence of authority to sign) Name (type or print): Business Address: Phone: A Corporation Corporation Name: NA 11 Fax: (SEAL) Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP -367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center State of Incorporation: North Cazoline Typo Limiled Lichilly Company- (General Business, Professional, Service, LLC) By: A (Signature - attach evidence of authority to sign) Name (type or print): Armghan Aslam Title: Commezcial Busineus Manager Attest: (CORPORATE SEAL) Business Address: 5112 Departuve Dr, Raleish, NC 27616 Phone: 919.922.8818 Date of Qualification to do business: 11.25.15 Fax: 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 27587 8MSOLAR 5112 Departure Drive, Raleigh, NC 919-948-6474 info@8msolar.com www.8msolar.com Date: 03/31/26 Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department Attn: Jovana Amaro, Finance Manager, Purchasing - 131 W. Margaret Ln. Suite 300 Hillsborough, NC 27278 REFERENCE PROJECTS: RFP-367-OC5473: Orange County Solar Installation for Cedar Grove Community Center RFP-367-OC5478: Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center I, the undersigned, being the official Managing Members of 8MSolar LLC (a North Carolina Limited Liability Company), hereby certify that Armghan Aslam, acting in the capacity of Commercial Business Manager, is fully and legally authorized to execute, submit, and bind 8MSolar LLC to the bid proposals for the above-referenced Orange County projects. Any and all actions taken by Armghan Aslam pursuant to this authorization shall have the same force and effect as if executed directly by the Managing Members of the Company. This authorization remains in full effect for the duration of the bidding, award, and execution phases of these specific contracts. Usman Noor, Principal Sputire Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP-367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center List of Subcontractors All Bidders shall provide the following information regarding all subcontractors. Subcontractor Address None None 14 Phone None Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Section I:General Government and Administration Policy 10.0:Living Wage Contractor Policy Reviewed by:County Attorney/County Manager Approved by:County Manager Original Effective Date:April 21, 2016 Revisions:August 1, 2016 Policy Statement It is the policy of Orange County to ensure its employees, and all individuals who provide services for Orange County, are paid a living wage. Purpose To encourage all vendors and contractors to pay a living wage to all employees who perform work pursuant to a contract with Orange County. Applicability Applies to all Orange County contracts and purchases. Policy 10.1 Living Wage 10.1.1 Orange County is committed to providing its employees with a living wage and encourages all contractors and vendors doing business with Orange County to pursue the same goal. Orange County's living wage is as reflected in the adopted Orange County Budget and as that budget document is amended from time to time. To the extent possible, Orange County recommends that contractors and vendors seeking to do business with Orange County provide a living wage to their employees. 10.1.2 Prior to final execution of a contract with Orange County all contractors and vendors seeking to do business with Orange County shall submit to the County's representative a statement indicating whether those employees who will perform work on the Orange County contract are paid at least the living wage amount set out above. If such employees do not make at least the living wage amount set out above the contractor or vendor shall indicate in the statement the actual amount paid to such employees. For bid projects this statement should be submitted as part of the bid packet. This policy may be reviewed annually and updated as needed by the Manager's Office Acknowledged Receip by: Armghan Asbom- Company Name: 8MS0lar LLC Date: 03.30.26 Page 25 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ORANGE COUNTY AFFIDAVIT 1 Armghan Aslamn (the inelividual atesting belowi), being dul authorized by and on behalfof 8MSolar 2LC (the entity bidding on project hereinafter "Employer") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows: 1. Employer understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with NCGS §64-25(5). 2. Employer understands that Employers Must Use E-Verify. Each employer, after hiring an employee to work in the United States, shall verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS§64-26(a). 3.Employer is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more employees in this State. (mark Yes or No) a. YES ✓ or b. NO 4. Employer's subcontractors comply with E-Verify, and if Employer is the winning bidder on this project Employer will ensure compliance with E-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Employer. This day of ,20. Signature of Affiant Print or Type Name: State of North Carolina, Wake County Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, this the davor March 2026 My Commission Expires: 10/13/2030 Notary Public st (Affix OOfficial/Notarial Seal)HERINE LEE MEDINAOTARY KATHE!My Comm. Exp. Oct. 13, 2030 PUBLIC WAKE COU Page 26 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid R-4 ORANGE COUNTY NONDISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION The undersigned bidder or proposer hereby certifies and agrees that the following information is correct: 1. In preparing its enclosed bid or proposal, the undersigned bidder or proposer has considered all bids and proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not engaged in discrimination as defined in Section 12-52 of the Orange County Non-discrimination Ordinance. 2. Without limiting any other remedies that Orange County may have for a false certification, it is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for Orange County to reject the bid or proposal submitted with this certification, and terminate any contract awarded based on such bid or proposal. It shall also subject the bidder or proposer to disqualification from participating in county contracts or bid processes for up to two years. 3. As a condition of contracting with Orange County, the undersigned bidder or proposer agrees to promptly provide to Orange County all information and documentation that may be requested by Orange County from time to time regarding the solicitation and selection of suppliers and subcontractors in connection with this solicitation process. Failure to maintain or failure to provide such information constitutes grounds for Orange County to reject the bid or proposal and to terminate, without penalty to Orange County, any contract awarded on such bid or proposal. All such information and documentation shall be maintained for a period of three years after the expiration of the contract. 4. As part of its bid or proposal, the undersigned bidder or proposer shall provide to Orange County a list of all instances within the past ten years where a complaint was filed or pending against bidder or proposer in a legal or administrative proceeding alleging that bidder or proposer discriminated against its subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, or commercial customers, and a description of the status or resolution of that complaint, including any remedial action taken. 5. As a condition of submitting a bid or proposal to Orange County the undersigned bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the Orange County Non-discrimination Ordinance. Falsification of this certification shall constitute a violation of the Orange Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 County Non-Discrimination Ordinance and shall be grounds for rejection of the bid or proposal or termination of an existing contract, without fault or further obligation to Orange County. 6. As a condition of submitting a bid or proposal to Orange County the undersigned bidder or proposer agrees that Orange County may consider the information submitted as part of this certification in its determination of the responsibility of the undersigned bidder or proposer. The undersigned bidder or proposer, as the case may be, waives the right to challenge the rejection of a bid or proposal when such rejection is based, in its entirety, on information submitted as part of this certification. The bidder or proposer certifies the undersigned has full authority to sign on its behalf. By: Armghan Askam-Commercind Burimess ManagerPrinted Name and Title On behalf of 8M Solar LLC Company or Corporate name R-5 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Supplemental Vendor Information: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES Vendor Name: 8M Solar LLC Date: 03.30.26 Per G.S. 143-128.4, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women and disabled business firms that are at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and operated by an individual(s) who are members of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Female, Disabled, Disadvantaged. The Vendor shall respond to question No 1 and No 2 below. 1) Is Vendor a Historically Underutilized Business? ☑ Yes ☐ No If yes, please select from the following: Ethnicity:Gender Disabled Black Male Yes Hispanic ☐Female No ☑Asian American ☐ American Indian 2) Is Vendor Certified with North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business? ☑ Yes ☐ No Any If so, state HUB classification: Minority Owned Business- MBE questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses at (919) 807-2330. Page 27 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid State of North Carolina --AFFIDAVIT B-- Intent to Perform Contract with Own Workforce. County of Wake Affidavit of 8msolar LLC (Name of Bidder) I hereby certify that it is our intent to perform 100% of the work required for the Solar Installation Fer cedar Grove Community Certer(Name of Project) contract. In making this certification, the Bidder states that the Bidder does not customarily subcontract elements of this type project, and normally performs and has the capability to perform and will perform al! elements of the work on this project with his/her own current work forces; and The Bidder agrees to provide any additional information or documentation requested by the owner in support of the above statement. The Bidder agrees to make a Good Faith Effort to utilize minority suppliers where possible. The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has read this certification and is authorized to bind the Bidder to the commitments herein contained. Date: 03.3026 of Authorized Oficor: Armshan Aslam RINE LEE MEDINA THE OTARY AMY Comm. Exp. SEAct. 13, 2030 PUBLIC AKECOUNTY,Signature: A Title: Commereinl Business Manaser Nor State of N Camlina County of Wake day of Yarch2026Subscribed and sworn to béfore me this 3184 NAY DAe y teisien rf/5/2030 MBForms 2002-Revised July 2010 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Identification of HUB Certified/ Minority Business Participation 1. 8M Solar LLC (Name of Bidder) do hereby certify that on this project, we will use the following HUB Certified/ minority business as construction subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or providers of professional services. Firm Name, Address and Phone #Work Type *Minority Category **HUB Certified (Y/N) 8MSolar 7LC Design and Installatim of solar PV system AA Y 5112 Departure Dr, Raleigh NC 276/6 919.922-8818 *Minority categories: Black, African American (B), Hispanic (H), Asian American (A) American Indian (1), Female (F) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged (D) ** HUB Certification with the state HUB Office required to be counted toward state participation goals. The total value of minority business contracting will be ($) 326,203 MBForms 2002-Revised July 2010 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Include all supporting documentation with bid. Contractor's Safety Record Information The Contractor's safety record shall be reviewed and evaluated in addition to other quality and performance criteria as part of bid evaluation process. Failure to provide the requested information and documentation may result in rejection of your bid as non-responsive. Accordingly, all bidders must submit the following information regarding their safety record. The following definitions shall apply to this section: "DART incident rate" - Acronym for "Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers". The DART incident rate may be used to show the relative level of injuries and illnesses within a firm compared to the industry. It is based only on those injuries and illnesses severe enough to warrant "Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers". The DART incident rate is calculated using OSHA's Form 300 and the following formula: ((Number of entries in column H (days away from work) + column I (job transfer or restriction) x 200,000) / (Number of hours worked by all employees) = DART Incident rate. "EMR" - Acronym for "Experience Modification Rate," is an indicator of a contractor's past safety performance, widely used by the insurance industry as an equitable means of determining premiums for workers' compensation insurance. The rating system considers the average workers' compensation losses for a given firm's type of work and amount of payroll and predicts the dollar amount of expected losses to be paid by that employer in a designated rating period, usually three years. The rating is based on comparison of firms doing similar types of work, and the employer is rated against the average expected performance in each work classification. Losses incurred by the employer for the rating period are then compared to the expected losses to develop an experience rating. "OSHA" - Acronym for the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration. The term "OSHA" as used in this Policy also refers to any state or local agency having jurisdictional authorization to enforce worker safety requirements and assess fines or warnings for violation of worker safety standards. 1. OSHA DART Incident Rate. Provide the bidder's DART Incident Rate calculated from OSHA's Form 300 for the last three years and the other required information shown in the example table below. The bidder must attach all supporting documentation and calculations including certified OSHA forms. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 YEAR CONTRACTOR DART INCIDENT RATE INDUSTRY DART INDUSTRY FIELD AND CODE INCIDENT RATE 2025 0 1.1 2024 1. 2023 4.80 NAICS -238210 NAICS-238210 NAICS- 238210 2. Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Provide the bidder's most recent Experience Modification Rate (EMR) based on insurance claims history. The bidder must provide the source of the EMR information and contact information of insurer entity providing the EMR. YEAR CONTRACTOR EMR INDUSTRY FIELD AND CODE 2025 1.22 1.00 NAME AND CONTACT INFO FOR EMR INFORMATION Alex Haynes 704-602.9533 alexehoodhargett.com 3. Answer the following OSHA Specific Questions: (a) Within the last 2 years, has the bidder received any citations classified by OSHA as being (1) serious, (2) willful and/or (3) repeat violations where your company operates? Yes No If yes, attach a copy of each such citation and violation. (b) Has the bidder experienced any work-related fatalities within the last five years? Yes No ✓ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 (c) Has the bidder had any citations issued by OSHA as a result of work related fatalities within the past 5 years? (d) Yes No ☑ Is the bidder under investigation for any work-related fatalities? Yes No✓ (e) If your answer is "yes" to 3(b), (c) or (d), provide a copy of the citation(s), list of number(s) of fatalities and documented explanation of the fatality. 4. Safety Plan: (a) Does the company have a written safety program that includes responsibility for all aspects of safety management? Yes ☑No (b) Does the company have a written plan for safety training of new employees and ongoing training of existing employees? Yes ☑No (c) Does the company have documented evidence of safety training that they have conducted? Yes ☑No (d) If the company has employees with limited English ability, does the company have a written plan for ensuring that their employees understand the training they are being given? Yes ✓ No (e) Do all supervisors have an appropriate documented level of OSHA training (e.g., a minimum of 30 hour OSHA construction safety training)? Yes ✓ No Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 (f) Do employees have documented basic OSHA 10 hour construction safety training? Yes ✓ No (g) Does the company have a documented Hazard Communication Program? Yes ✓ No 5. Required Written Explanation of Safety Record. If the bidder has any of the following: (a) DART incident rate greater than its industry average, (b) an EMR greater than 1.0, (c) answered "yes" to any of the OSHA Specific Question above, or (d) answered "no" to any of the Safety Plan questions, the bidder shall provide the County, in its bid, a detailed written explanation of its safety record and the reasons why such safety history is NOT representative of its future performance and what specific actions it has taken to improve its overall safety record. Failure to provide a written explanation of its safety record pursuant to this paragraph may be deemed as non-responsive by the County. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 HODHARGETT PATRIOT PARTNER AGENCY January 2, 2026 To Whom It May Concern, Effective 9/1/2025, 8MSolar LLC was assigned an experience modifier of 1.22 by the North Carolina Rate Bureau. As you might be aware, the experience mod is promulgated based on a formula that captures both payroll and loss data for the purpose of providing an indication of how the business has performed over a three-year period. I am writing to confirm that 8MSolar LLC, a valued client of Hood Hargett, remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety. Despite the current Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) that is higher than 1.00, they continue to prioritize and implement rigorous safety protocols designed to ensure the wellbeing of their employees. 8MSolar has only had one Workers Compensation claim in the last four years. The question arises - with such a low injury rate, why is the Experience Modification a 1.22? The answer is that the majority of their installations are subcontracted and therefore they have low payroll amounts for their employees who oversee the installations. The low payroll figures lead to lower expected losses regarding claims. In 2023, an employee sustained an injury that led to a claim costing $31,804. It was a fluke incident but since it was higher than expected, it caused their E-mod to spike. It is worth noting that their experience modification has been 1.00 or lower since I have advised them over nearly five years. In 2024-2025, the factor was .90. 8MSolar's safety practices are aligned with industry's best practices and they invest considerable resources in ongoing safety training, equipment maintenance, and risk mitigation strategies. We trust that you will agree that 8MSolar has an exemplary safety record and the recent change in mod will not be an obstacle to your organization working with this best-in-class contractor. Sincerely, alufaynes Alex Haynes Commercial Insurance Advisor 704-602-9533 alex@hoodhargett.com Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 HOODHARGETT PATRIOT | PARTNER AGENCY 500 E. Morehead St., Ste 325 Charlotte, NC 28202 January 12, 2026 8M Solar, LLC 5112 Departure Drive Raleigh, NC 27616 Re: WORKERS COMPENSATION POLICY Effective Dates: 9/1/2025-9/1/2026 Dear Sir or Madam: The experience modification factor for the Work Comp policy for the past 5 years are as follows: 2025- 1.22 2024 - 0.90 2023-0.94 2022-1.00 2021-1.00 I trust this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Amy RRiffe Amy R Riffe, CIC, CISR, CRIS, MLIS Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 COMBO GROUP ID:6801607 NORTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE EXPERIENCE RATING COVERAGE GROUP ID: 27818530 COVERAGE GROUP ID: 28448160 8M SOLAR LLC 8M SOLAR LLC WRAP UP COVERAGE GROUP ID: 29686500 8M SOLAR LLC WRAP UP Page 1 RATING DATE: 09/01/25 to 09/01/26 Policy Actual Effective Incurred Date Policy Number Lossesз Actual Primary Losses Expected Expected Losses Primary Losses Coverage Group ID 27818530 8M SOLAR LLC 03/23/21 XWS2262898897 0 이 482 170 09/01/21 BNUWC0154977 0 0 6,265 2,077 09/01/22 BNUWC0157689 0 0 6,411 2,133 09/01/23 WCP109295900 31,804 25,500 8,763 2,910 Coverage Group ID 28448160 8M SOLAR LLC WRAP UP 09/19/22 WC761932900 0 0 299 102 EXPERIENCE TOTALS: A=31.804 B=25,500 C=22,220 D=7,392 Actual Excess Losses E = (A-B) =6,304 Expected Excess Losses F = (C-D) =14,828 Weighting Value G =16 Ballast Value H 52,440 Experience Mod Formula B+H+ (Ex G) + (( 1 -G ☑F) D+H+ (Fx G) + (( 1-G ) x F) Expected Losses (thousands) I =22.220 Weighted Test Ratio J 1.87 Actual Calculation 77,940 +1,009 +12,456 59,832 +2,372 +12,456 Experience Modification 1.22 Actual Calculation 1+ 1.778 x .838 5.022 ARAP Surcharge Formula 1+ (0.08 ) x I x (J-1 ) ^ 1.25 (I + 3)^0.5 Assigned Risk Adjustment Program (ARAP) Surcharge, If Applicable Release Date:04/12/25 1.30 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 COMBO GROUP ID:6801607 NORTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE EXPERIENCE RATING COVERAGE GROUP ID: 27818530 8M SOLAR LLC CARRIER:37354 BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Page 2 RATING DATE: 09/01/25 to 09/01/26 POLICY: WCP109295901 Policy Period:03/23/21 to 09/01/21 Carrier 19291 Policy XWS2262898897 Actual Claim Number Class Inj Open = 0 Incurred Primary Actual Exp. Class Loss Expected D Primary Expected or #claims Code Typ Closed = 1 Losses Losses Code Payroll Rate Losses Ratio Losses 5190 24,108 .86 207 34 70 5606 85,453 .21 179 .32 57 8810 319,119 .03 96 .45 43 POLICY TOTALS:0 이 428,680 482 170 Policy Period:09/01/21 to 09/01/22 Carrier 37044 Policy BNUWC0154977 Actual Primary Exp. Claim Number Class Inj Open = 0 Incurred Actual Class or #claims Code Typ Closed = 1 Losses Losses Code Payroll Loss Rate Expected Losses D Ratio Primary Expected Losses 3724 8,132 .89 72 .32 23 5190 213,728 .86 1,838 .34 625 5551 100,650 3.65 3,674 .32 1,176 5606 196,489 .21 413 .32 132 8810 894,513 .03 268 .45 121 POLICY TOTALS:이 0 1,413,512 6,265 2,077 Policy Period: 09/01/22 to 09/01/23 Carrier 37044 Policy BNUWCO157689 Actual Primary Exp.Primary Claim Number Class Inj Open = 0 Incurred Actual or #claims Code Typ Closed = 1 Losses Losses Class Code Payrol1 Loss Rate Expected D Expected Losses Ratio Losses 5190 190,507 .86 1,638 .34 557 5551 110,204 3.65 4,022 .32 1,287 5606 179,350 .21 377 .32 121 8810 1,248,120 .03 374 .45 168 POLICY TOTALS:0 0 1,728,181 6,411 2,133 Policy Period:09/01/23 to 09/01/24 Carrier 37354 Policy WCP109295900 Claim Number Class Inj Open = 0 Actual Incurred Primary or #claims Code Typ Closed = 1 Losses Actual Losses Class Exp. Loss Expected D Code Payrol1 Rate Losses Ratio Primary Expected Losses $25500 and Over 5190 198,199 .86 1,704 .34 579 WCV001102519 5190 05 1 31,804 25,500 5551 147,395 3.65 5,380 .32 1,722 5606 161,290 .21 339 .32 108 8227 93,409 1.00 934 .34 318 Release Date:04/12/25 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 NORTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE EXPERIENCE RATING Page COMBO GROUP ID:6801607 CARRIER:37354 BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY RATING DATE: 09/01/25 to 09/01/26 POLICY: WCP109295901 3 Policy Period:09/01/23 to 09/01/24 Carrier 37354 Policy WCP109295900 Actual Primary Claim Number or #claims Class Code Inj Open = Typ Closed = 1 Incurred Losses Actual Losses Class Exp. Loss Code Payroll Rate Expected Losses D Ratio Primary Expected Losses 8810 1,352,460 .03 406 .45 183 POLICY TOTALS:31,804 25,500 1,952,750 8,763 2,910 Release Date:04/12/25 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 COMBO GROUP ID:6801607 NORTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE EXPERIENCE RATING COVERAGE GROUP ID: 28448160 8M SOLAR LLC WRAP UP CARRIER:37354 BUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Page 4 RATING DATE: 09/01/25 to 09/01/26 POLICY: WCP109295901 Policy Period: 09/19/22 to 05/01/23 Carrier 17965 Policy WC761932900 Claim Number Class Inj Open = 0 Actual Incurred Primary or #claims Code Typ Closed = 1 Losses Actual Losses Class Code Payroll Exp. Loss Rate Expected D Primary Expected Losses Ratio Losses 5190 34,766 .86 299 .34 102 POLICY TOTALS:0 이 34,766 299 102 Release Date:04/12/25 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ACORD 8MSOLAR-01 ARIFFE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) 8/26/2025CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER Hood Hargett & Associates, Inc., A Division of Patriot Growth InsuranceServices, LLC PO Box 30127 Charlotte, NC 28230 INSURED 8M Solar LLC; 570A, LLC; 570B, LLC 5112 Departure Dr Raleigh, NC 27616 COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CONTACT PHONE(A/C, No, Ext): (704) 374-1863 ADDHESS: (AC, No): (704) 374-9403 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURER A: Colony Insurance Company 39993 INSURER B: Builders Mutual Insurance Company 10844 INSURERC: INSURER D INSURERE : INSURER F: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSUREDSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS INSRLTR TYPE OF INSURANCЕ ADDL SUBRINSD WVD POLICY NUMBER A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PACES4281408 POLICY EFF POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY)(MM/DD/YYYY)LIMITS 1,000,000 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE BAMAGE TO RENTEDS(Ea occurrence)$100,000 10,000MED EXP (Any one person) PERSONAL & ADV INJURY 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE 2,000,000$ X POLICY X PRO- X OTHER: B X LOC 2,000,000 OWNEDAUTOS ONLY Per Project General Agg Cap at $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ☑ ANY AUTO X HIREDONLYAUTOS PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG POLLUTION $ $1,000,000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIТ(Ea accident)1,000,000 CAP0041836 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 BODILY INJURY (Per person)$☐ SCHEDULEDAUTOSL X NOWNER BODILY INJURY (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE $A UMBRELLA LIAB ☑OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $5,000,000 X EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE EXC4281409 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 5,000,000AGGREGATE$ DED X RETENTION $0 $B WORKERS COMPENSATIONAND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY XATUTE OTH-ERYINWCP1092959ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVECER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?(MandatorvREN 9/1/2025 9/1/2026NN/A E.L. EACH ACCIDENT 1,000,000 E.L, DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 A If yes, describe underDESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below Professional Liab.PACES4281408 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT 1M Each Claim / Agg: $1,000,000 2,000,000 A Pollution Liability PACES4281408 9/1/2025 9/1/2026 $1m per Incident/Agg 2,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)LEASED/RENTED Equlpment Coverage: Company: Builders Mutual Insurance Company Policy Number: CPP 0102596 Effective Dates: Dates: 9-1-259-1-25 to 9-1-26; Limit $50,000/Ded. $1,000 Installation Coverage Limits: Property at any One Job Site $1,000,000, Property in Transit $250,000, Property in Storage $250,000, Max and One Loss$3,000,000 Hired Auto Physical Damage: Lesser of $100,000 or ACV; Loss of Use $75 Per Day/ $750 Per Loss CERTIFICATE HOLDER Informational Purposes Only CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE al faynes ACORD 25 (2016/03)1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 1 Revised 01/24 EXHIBIT 1----GENERAL CONDITIONS Table of Contents Page Article 1. Definitions......................................................................................................................3 Article 2. Correlation, Interpretation, and Intent of Contract Documents……...............................7 Article 3. Familiarity with Work, Conditions and Laws..................................................................8 Article 4. Bonds............................................................................................................................9 Article 5. Insurance and Indemnity ..............................................................................................9 Article 6. Other Record Documents and Submittals...................................................................16 Article 7. Contractor....................................................................................................................18 Article 8. Owner .........................................................................................................................26 Article 9. Construction Manager ................................................................................................26 Article 10. Designer ...................................................................................................................26 Article 11. Testing and Surveying..............................................................................................27 Article 12. Separate Contracts...................................................................................................27 Article 13. Contract Time ..........................................................................................................28 Article 14. Changes in the Work ...............................................................................................31 Article 15. Change of the Contract Price ..................................................................................33 Article 16. Unforeseen Conditions.............................................................................................35 Article 17. Correction of Work before Final Payment ...............................................................35 Article 18. Correction of Work after Substantial Completion; Warranties and Guaranties........36 Article 19. Owner's Right to Do Work .......................................................................................37 Article 20. Partial Payments .....................................................................................................37 Article 21. Final Payment..........................................................................................................40 Article 22. Contractor, Subcontractor and Supplier Affidavit ....................................................41 Article 23. Assignments and Subcontracts................................................................................41 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 2 Revised 01/24 Article 24. Measurements........................................................................................................41 Article 25. Contractor and Subcontractor Relationships..........................................................42 Article 26. Use of Premises .....................................................................................................42 Article 27. Cutting, Patching and Fitting ..................................................................................42 Article 28. Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................43 Article 29. Taxes......................................................................................................................43 Article 30. Operation of Owner's Facilities...............................................................................44 Article 31. Third Party Beneficiary Clause...............................................................................44 Article 32. Measurement of Quantities ....................................................................................44 Article 33. Termination by the Owner for Cause .....................................................................44 Article 34. Termination or Suspension by the Owner for Convenience...................................45 Article 35. Minority Business Enterprise Program……………………….……………………….46 Article 36 E-Verify, Iran Divestment, Israel Boycott, and Digital.……………………………..46 Article 37. General...................................................................................................................46 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 3 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 Agreement - The Construction Contract, these General Conditions, and any Supplementary Conditions. 1.2 AIA - The American Institute of Architects. 1.3 ASTM - The American Society for Testing and Materials. 1.4 Beneficial Occupancy – Use of the Project by the Owner after Substantial Completion, but prior to Final Completion.. 1.5 Change Order - A written order to the Contractor signed by the Owner and the Designer authorizing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time issued after execution of the Construction Contract. See paragraph 14.1. 1.6 Completion Date - Those dates identified as Completion Dates in the Contract Construction Schedule or elsewhere in the Contract Documents. 1.7 Construction Contract – The document executed by the Contractor and the Owner to formally memorialize their consent to the terms of the Agreement. 1.8 Construction Change Directive – A written order to the Contractor signed by the Owner and the Designer directing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work after execution of the Construction Contract, in circumstances when the parties have been unable to agree on an adjustment to the Contract Price or the Contract Time, but the Owner requests that the Contractor proceed with said addition, deletion, or revision in the Work subject to adjustment of the Contract Price or Contract Time under the procedures described herein. 1.9 Construction Manager(s) - The person(s) or firm designated as the Construction Manager in the Contract Documents, or their authorized representatives. The Construction Manager(s), as referred to herein, will be referred to hereinafter as if each were of the singular number and masculine gender. 1.10 Contract Construction Schedule - That schedule described in Article 13 hereof and identified as the Contract Construction Schedule. 1.11 Contract Documents - All of the documents that make up the Agreement, plus the Drawings and Specifications that describe the scope of the Work, plus allowable Modifications to the Contract Documents. 1.12 Contract Price - The total monies payable to the Contractor under the Contract Documents pursuant to paragraph 15.1 of the Agreement. 1.13 Contract Time - The number of calendar days stated in, or computed from, the Contract Documents for the completion of the Work, or any portion thereof. See, particularly, Article 13 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 4 Revised 01/24 hereof and the Contract Construction Schedule. Time of completion as specified therein is of the essence. The time used and referred to on the Project will be that time which is observed in Raleigh, North Carolina, being Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT), Eastern Standard Time (EST), or other as designated by the Designer. 1.14 Contractor - The Contractor shall be that party identified as such in the Contract Documents. 1.15 Days - Unless otherwise indicated, the term "days" shall mean consecutive calendar days. 1.16 Daylight Hours - The hours or portions of hours between sunrise and sunset local time. 1.17 Designer(s) – The person or firm designated as the Designer in the Contract Documents, or their authorized representatives. The Designer(s), as referred to herein, shall mean architect, landscape architect, or engineer. They will be referred to hereinafter as if each were of the singular number and masculine gender. On projects for which there is no Designer designated references to approvals or authorizations of or by the Designer shall be interpreted to refer to approvals or authorizations of Owner or Owner’s designee. 1.18 Drawings - The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design, location, and dimensions of the Work, and generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and diagrams. A list of the Drawings is contained in the Contract Documents. 1.19 Field Order - A written order issued by the Designer which clarifies or interprets the Contract Documents or orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. See paragraph 14.2. 1.20 Final Completion - The point at which the Contractor has completed the Work, with the exception of guaranty and warranty obligations and as determined by the Designer and becomes entitled to final payment upon the recommendation of the Designer and determination by the Owner. 1.21 The words "furnish," "furnish and install," "install," and "provide" or words with similar meanings shall be interpreted, unless otherwise stated, to mean furnish and install complete, in place and ready for service. 1.22 Liquidated Damages – See paragraph 13.18 of these General Conditions. 1.23 Modification - (A) a written amendment to the Contract Documents signed by the Owner and the Contractor and identified therein as such, (B) a Change Order, (C) Construction Change Directive, or (D) a Field Order. A Modification may only be issued after execution of the Agreement. 1.24 Notice of Award - The written notice by the Owner to the Contractor that the Contractor is the successful Bidder and that upon compliance with the conditions precedent to be fulfilled by the Contractor within the time specified, the Owner will execute and deliver the Agreement to him. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 5 Revised 01/24 1.25 Notice to Proceed - See paragraph 13.3. 1.26 Owner - The Owner is the person designated as such in the Agreement. 1.27 Owner's Representative - A person, or persons, authorized and employed by the Owner and designated from time to time by written notice to the Contractor to administer the Contract Documents, and to observe and monitor the Work on behalf of the Owner with authority and responsibility as herein specified. 1.28 Notice - The term "notice" or "written notice" as used herein shall mean and include all written notices, demands, instructions, and claims approvals and disapprovals furnished by the Owner or the Designer to obtain compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, as well as all written notices, demands, instructions and claims furnished by the Contractor as required by the Contract Documents. Where notice is required under the terms of the Contract Documents written notice shall always be required, and oral or "constructive" notice shall be insufficient and ineffective as notice. Email or other electronic delivery shall be insufficient and ineffective as notice unless specifically allowed by the Supplementary Conditions or a Modification to the Agreement. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served on the date that it is delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm, to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, to an authorized representative of such individual, firm, or corporation, or on the date that it is mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the last business address of such individual, firm, or corporation known to the person giving the notice. Written notice may also be given by facsimile transmission, provided that proof of delivery is obtained. In the case of delivery in person, such delivery shall not be effective unless and until a written and signed receipt showing the date and time of delivery is obtained. 1.29 Project - The total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part. 1.30 Project Expediter – As used herein, is an entity stated in the Contract Documents, designated to effectively facilitate scheduling and coordination of Work activities. For the purpose of a single prime contract, the single prime contractor is designated as the Project Expediter. For the purpose of a project involving separate prime contracts, the Contractor for general work shall be designated as the Project Expediter unless otherwise indicated in the Supplementary General Conditions. See paragraph 7.27. 1.31 Project Manager - That person designated by the Contractor in accordance with paragraph 7.2 who shall be in general charge of the Work and its performance and who shall have the authority set forth in the last sentence of paragraph 7.2. 1.32 Request for Information - A written communication from the Contractor to the Designer for any interpretation of, or information needed, required, or desired under the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to determine the reasonable format and contents required for a Request for Information. In any Request for Information, the Contractor shall state a reasonable date by which a response is necessary in order to avoid delay in progress on the Work and shall make such request sufficiently in advance of such date as to avoid any such delay. The Designer shall respond in writing to the Request for Information by the date stated by the Contractor unless he cannot reasonably do so, in which case he shall prior to that date notify Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 6 Revised 01/24 the Contractor of the date by which he can reasonably respond. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional time for the completion of the Work or any portion thereof by reason of the Designer's failure to respond if he has not submitted his Request for Information sufficiently in advance to allow the Designer a reasonable time within which to respond. 1.33 Request for Payment - The form, in the form of AIA Document G702 (latest ed.) or other published document approved by Owner, which is to be used by the Contractor in requesting progress payments and which is to include a Schedule of Values as required by the Contract Documents and an affidavit of the Contractor that progress payments theretofore received from the Owner on account of the Work have been applied by the Contractor to discharge in full all the Contractor's obligations incurred in connection with Work covered by all prior applications for payment. See paragraph 20.2. 1.34 Resident Superintendent - That person designated by the Contractor in accordance with paragraph 7.2 who has day-to-day responsibility for the prosecution of the Work and the obtaining of proper materials and equipment, and adequate labor and who shall have the authority set forth in the last sentence of paragraph 7.2. 1.35 Schedule of Values - Any breakdown of the Contract Price which may be required by the Contract Documents, and designated as such. See paragraph 20.1. 1.36 Specifications - That portion of the Contract Documents consisting generally of the written requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship for the Work and performance of related services. 1.37 Subcontractor - A person, firm, or corporation who has entered into a direct contract with the Contractor to perform any of the Work at the Project. 1.38 Submittal - Shop drawings, product data, samples, and other documents required by the Contract Documents to be submitted by the Contractor to the Designer. 1.39 Submittal Register - See paragraph 13.2 of these General Conditions. 1.40 Substantial Completion - The point at which the Work, and Work by other Contractors on or in connection with the Project, as determined by the Designer, is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents that it can be beneficially occupied by the Owner, and the Work can be utilized by the Owner for its intended use, and all necessary permits and permissions for Beneficial Occupancy and utilization having been obtained by the Contractor. All operations and maintenance manuals, Owner training, and as-built drawings must be submitted prior to Substantial Completion being achieved. 1.41 Sub-subcontractor - A person or entity that has a direct or indirect contract with a Subcontractor to perform any of the Work at the Project. 1.42 Work - The construction and services required by the Contract Documents, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 7 Revised 01/24 1.43 All references in the Contract Documents to the masculine shall be interpreted as including the feminine or neuter and all references in the Contract Documents to the singular or the plural shall be interpreted as including the other, as may be appropriate in the reasonable interpretation of the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 2. CORRELATION, INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 2.1 It is the intent of the Specifications and Drawings and other Contract Documents to describe a complete Project in accordance with the Contract Documents. 2.2 The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. If the Contractor finds a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall notify the Designer in writing before proceeding with the Work affected thereby. In resolving such conflicts, errors and discrepancies, the Contract Documents shall be given preference in the following order: Construction Contract, Modifications, Addenda, General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings. Figure dimensions on Drawings shall govern over scale dimensions, and detailed Drawings shall govern over general Drawings. Any Work that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents as being required to produce the intended result shall be supplied whether or not it is specifically called for. Work, materials or equipment described in words which, so applied, have a well-known technical trade meaning shall be deemed to refer to such meaning and to incorporate any recognized standards which are a part of such meaning if not otherwise defined within the Contract Documents. 2.3 Miscellaneous items, accessories and work which are not specifically mentioned, but which are essential to produce a complete and properly operating installation, or useable structure or plant providing the indicated function shall be furnished and installed without change in the Contract Price. Such miscellaneous items and accessories shall be of the same quality standards, including material, style, finish, strength, class, weight and other applicable characteristics, as specified for the major component of which the miscellaneous item or accessory is an essential part, and shall be approved by the Designer before installation. This requirement is not intended to include major components not covered by or inferable from the Contract Documents. 2.4 The Work of all trades under the Contract Documents shall be coordinated by the Contractor in such a manner as to obtain the best workmanship possible for the entire Project and all components of the Work shall be installed or erected in accordance with the best practices of the particular trade. 2.5 The Contractor shall fully complete the Work and shall be responsible for all of the Work under the Contract Documents to which the Construction Contract applies. If the Contractor is prevented from doing so by any limitation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof to the Designer and the Owner in writing. 2.6 Standard specifications or manufacturers' literature, when referenced, shall be of the latest revision or printing unless otherwise stated and is intended to establish the minimum requirements acceptable. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 8 Revised 01/24 2.7 For those materials specified without the use of brand names, the Contractor shall submit within thirty (30) days after his receiving the Construction Contract for signatures, any product that meets the express requirements of the Specifications. Such Submittal shall include manufacturer's data, test reports, performance data and certifications, samples, erection details, and other applicable information as required to permit determination by the Designer whether such proposed products are suitable. The Designer shall be the sole judge as to the suitability of any proposed product. The burden of proof of quality rests with the Contractor. 2.8 The Contractor is required to examine and read the complete set of Contract Documents for information concerning the Work, because some of the Work for which the Contractor will be responsible may be indicated on or in documentation applying primarily to the Work of one or more other separate prime contractors. No allowance will be made for the Contractor’s failure to become familiar with the complete set of project documents. 2.9 Contractor’s requests for clarification or information shall clearly define the cause(s) of Contractor’s request and, as appropriate, shall include Contractor’s interpretation and Contractor’s proposed solution. ARTICLE 3. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK, CONDITIONS AND LAWS 3.1 The Contractor has investigated prior to bidding and is satisfied with all conditions affecting the Work, including but not restricted to those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electrical power, roads and uncertainties of weather, or similar physical conditions at the Project site, and the character of equipment and facilities needed prior to and during prosecution of the Work. The Contractor is satisfied as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from inspection of the Project site, including all exploratory work done by the Owner, as well as from information presented by the Contract Documents, or any other information made available to the Contractor prior to receipt of bids. Any failure by the Contractor to become acquainted with the available information shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the Work. 3.2 The Contractor shall be entitled to make all inferences from the Contract Documents that would reasonably be made by a contractor having knowledge and experience with similar work; however, the Contractor shall not be entitled to infer from the Contract Documents any fact or condition which would not be inferred by a contractor having knowledge and experience with similar work and the Contractor shall be required to obtain independently such other information as a knowledgeable and experienced contractor would prudently obtain in order to evaluate any such condition. 3.3 The Contractor specifically acknowledges familiarity with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which may in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the Work, or the materials or equipment in or about the Work, or in any way affect the conduct of the Work and agrees that the Contractor and the Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, and suppliers will, at all times, comply with same. If the Contractor shall discover any provisions in the Contract Documents which are contrary to or inconsistent with any such law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof to the Designer and the Owner in writing, identifying any items of Work affected, and the Contractor shall not proceed Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 9 Revised 01/24 until the Contractor has received written direction from the Designer with respect to these items. If the Contractor performs contrary to or inconsistently with any such law, ordinance, rule, or regulation without such written direction, the Contractor shall bear all costs which are a consequence of such performance. 3.4 At times selected by the Designer after execution by the Contractor of the Construction Agreement, a pre-construction conference shall be scheduled and conducted for the benefit of the Project. ARTICLE 4. BONDS 4.1 A performance bond in the full amount of the Contract Price shall be required of the Contractor to guarantee the faithful performance of the Work in compliance with the Contract Documents, in such form as may be required by law and approved by the Owner. The bond shall be dated the same date as the Construction Contract and must be accompanied by a current copy of the power of attorney for the attorney-in-fact executing such bond on behalf of a surety company licensed to do business in the state of North Carolina. 4.2 A payment bond in the full amount of the Contract Price shall be required of the Contractor to guarantee the payment of all labor and material costs or claims in connection with compliance with the Contract. The payment bond shall be in such form as may be required by law and approved by the Owner. Said bond shall be dated and executed in the same manner as the performance bond in paragraph 4.1. ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY 5.1 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED INSURANCE The Contractor shall, without limiting its obligations or liabilities, procure, pay for and maintain such insurance as is required by law and as is required by this Agreement to protect the Contractor and the Owner from claims for damages for bodily injury, including death, and from claims for property damage which may arise from the Contractor's or its representatives', consultants', Subcontractors', agents', or employees' operations under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be of the kinds and have limits of liability and coverages not less than the minimum limits hereinafter specified or required by law, whichever is greater. The Owner makes no representation as to the adequacy or sufficiency of such coverages. The following requirements shall in no way be construed to limit or eliminate the liability of the Contractor, which arises from performance of Work under the Agreement. The Contractor is strictly responsible for any losses, claims, and costs of any kind which exceed the Contractor's limits of liability, or which may be outside the coverage scope of the policies. The insurance specified shall be provided by an insurer approved by the Owner, authorized to do such business in the State of North Carolina, and on terms approved by the Owner. Insurance companies utilized shall have a minimum rating of A- and Class VII as evaluated by the most current A.M. Best Rating Guide. If the insurer has a Best Rating less than A- and Class VII, the Contractor must receive specific written approval from the Owner prior to proceeding with any Work under the Agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 10 Revised 01/24 All agents and brokers shall hold valid licenses from the State of North Carolina. Before commencing mobilization to the Project site and not later than 7 days after the receipt of the Construction Contract by the Contractor for signatures, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a certificate or certificates of insurance in a form satisfactory to the Owner. Upon request of the Owner, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with certified copies of the insurance policies required by this Article, including without limitation declaration pages, conditions, exclusions and endorsements, and confirmation that each policy premium has been paid for the required term of this Agreement. A copy of the umbrella policy shall be provided to the Orange County Risk Manager. Certificates shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All insurance policies shall provide, as evidenced by Certificates of Insurance, that the insurance shall not be canceled, reduced, restricted, or changed in any way without at least 30 days prior written notice to the Owner. With regard to expiration, cancellation, reduction, restriction, or any other change, certificates shall state: "Should any of the following described policies be canceled before expiration date or be due to expire within 30 days, the insurer shall mail 30 days prior written notice to named certificate holder." In the event of any such cancellation, non-renewal, reduction, restriction, or change in any insurance, the Contractor is obligated to replace such insurance within 7 days without a gap in coverage and file accordingly such notice with the Owner, and other interested parties. Failing immediate receipt of evidence of such replacement of insurance the Owner reserves the right to procure such insurance as the Owner considers desirable and the Contractor shall pay or reimburse the cost of the premium in respect thereof. It is expressly provided, however, that any action or inaction on the part of the Owner in this respect shall in no way change or reduce the Contractor's responsibilities and liabilities under this Agreement. Self-funded, policy fronting, or other non-risk transfer insurance mechanisms are not acceptable without prior written approval of the Owner. Full disclosure of such a program must be made prior to commencing mobilization to the Project site. Failure to make a full disclosure constitutes a material breach of the Agreement, justifying termination for default. The Contractor shall name the Owner, the Designer, the Designer’s consultants, and the Construction Manager as additional insureds under all its insurance contracts (except workers' compensation) with respect to and including without limitation liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, products and completed operations of the Contractor, and automobiles owned, hired, leased, or borrowed by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds. For any claims related to this Project, the Contractor's insurance or self-insurance shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to the Owner’s insurance. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the Owner shall be excess and noncontributory with respect to the Contractor's insurance. All policies of insurance shall contain a clause waiving rights of subrogation against the Owner, unless the Owner approves otherwise in writing. Limits of coverage are not to be amended by deductible clauses of any nature without the express written consent of the Owner. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any deductible assumptions that may exist in any insurance policies required under this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible and shall not be reimbursed for any losses arising from any risk or exposure not insured as required herein, or not covered as a result of a normal policy exclusion or that falls Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 11 Revised 01/24 within the self-insured retention, if Contractor self-insured. The 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. The claim provisions in the Contractor’s insurance policies must specifically state the insurance company or Contractor’s Third Party Administrator, if self-insured, has both the right and duty to adjust a claim and provide defense. The policies shall not contain any provision or definition which would serve to exclude or eliminate from coverage third party claims, including exclusions of claims for bodily or other injury to shareholders, partners, officers, directors, or employees of the insured, the premises owner, real estate manager, or the insured's Subcontractor, or any family relative of such persons. If the policies contain any warranty stating that coverage is null and void (or words to that effect) if the Contractor does not comply with the most stringent regulations governing the Work, it shall be modified so that coverage shall be afforded in all cases except for the Contractor's willful or intentional noncompliance with applicable government regulations. Any failure by any person to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policy including breach of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner and its representatives, officials, and employees. The insolvency or bankruptcy of the Insured or of the Insured's estate shall not relieve the insurance companies of their obligations under these policies. Any clauses to the contrary are unacceptable and must be stricken. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be a material breach of this Agreement justifying termination for default. 5.1.1 Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance The Contractor and its Subcontractors shall procure and maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount and type required by the State of North Carolina and federal law for all employees employed under the Agreement who may come within the protection of Workers' Compensation Laws and covering all operations under the Agreement whether performed by the Contractor or by his Subcontractors. In jurisdictions not providing complete Workers' Compensation protection, the Contractor and his Subcontractors shall maintain employers' liability insurance in an amount, form, company, and agency satisfactory to the State of North Carolina and the Owner for the benefit of all employees not protected by Workers' Compensation Laws and covering all operations under the Agreement whether performed by the Contractor or by his Subcontractors. The Contractor shall pay such assessments as will protect the Contractor and the Owner from claims under the Workers' Compensation Laws, workers' or workmen's compensation disability benefits, and other similar employee benefit acts. The current Experience Modification Factor shall be indicated on the Certificate of Insurance. Coverage under this section shall be as required by federal and state Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Statutes, and shall have minimum limits as follows: Coverage A: Statutory, State of North Carolina Employers' Liability: Each Accident $1,000,000 Disease - Policy Limit $1,000,000 Disease - Each Employee $1,000,000 Such insurance shall include Voluntary Compensation coverage, a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Owner as well as other endorsements that may be required by applicable jurisdictions. 5.1.2 Automobile Liability Insurance Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 12 Revised 01/24 The Contractor shall procure and maintain automobile insurance against liability for bodily injury and property damage as described below, that may arise with respect to the Work being performed under the Agreement, and as will provide protection from claims which may arise out of or result from the Contractor's performance of the Work and the Contractor's other obligations under the Agreement, whether such performance of the Work is by the Contractor, by any representative or Subcontractor, by anyone, both officially and personally, directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. This policy of insurance shall carry the following minimum Limit of Liability: Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 per occurrence; Aggregate $2,000,000.00. The policy of insurance shall contain or be endorsed to include the following: a) owned, hired, and non-owned automobile liability. b) If the policy contains a warranty stating that coverage is null and void (or words to that effect) if the transporter does not comply with the most stringent regulations governing the Work, it shall be modified so that coverage shall be afforded in all cases except for the transporter's willful or intentional noncompliance with applicable government regulations. Any failure by any party to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policy including breach of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner and its representatives, officials, and employees. No subcontracting of waste hauling shall be permitted without prior, written approval of the Owner. 5.1.3 General Liability This policy must be written on an Occurrence basis, with the following minimum Limits of Liability: General Aggregate per project $2,000,000.00 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000.00 Bodily Injury and Property Damage csl/each occurrence $1,000,000.00 Personal Injury and Advertising Injury $2,000,000.00 The policy of insurance shall contain or be endorsed to include the following: a) Blanket Contractual Liability covering Contractor’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement, in accordance with ISO policy form CG 00 01. Modifications to the standard provision will not be acceptable if they serve to reduce coverage. b) Premises/Operations Liability. c) Explosion, collapse, and underground fault. d) Independent Contractors and Independent Subcontractors coverage. e) Broad Form Property Damage. f) Personal Injury g) Cross Liability/Severability of Interest clause. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 13 Revised 01/24 h) Employer’s Stop-Gap Liability endorsement, if applicable. i) Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion Endorsement to allow coverage for bodily injury or property damage caused by heat, smoke, or fumes from a hostile fire. j) Designated General Aggregate Limit Endorsement if required by the Contract Documents. Coverage shall remain continuously in effect and without interruption for at least 6 years from the date of the Notice of Award and shall include coverage for exposures arising from operations that have been completed. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner and each other additional insured listed in the Agreement to whom the Certificates have been issued, evidence satisfactory to the Owner of continuation of such insurance at the date of Preliminary Acceptance and each year thereafter. 5.1.4 Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Pollution Legal Liability coverage will be provided as follows: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; Aggregate $2,000,000.00. 5.1.5 Umbrella Liability The Contractor shall maintain an occurrence basis (as distinguished from a “claims made” basis) Umbrella Liability policy (true follow form) over the underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer's Liability, with the following limits of liability: Each Occurrence $3,000,000, Aggregate $3,000,000. On a fully insured basis such coverage will be subject to a deductible no greater than $10,000 per occurrence where coverage is not provided by the underlying insurance, but is provided by the Umbrella Liability policy. The Contractor may use any combination of primary and umbrella insurance policies to comply with the insurance requirements, provided the resulting insurance is equivalent to the insurance stated herein. All Occupational Disease exclusions must be deleted. Any Pollution Exclusion must be amended to allow coverage for bodily injury or property damage caused by spill, upset, overturn, heat, smoke, or fumes from a hostile fire. 5.1.6 Property Insurance The Contractor shall purchase All Risk Property Insurance on a Completed Value Form in the names of the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors as their interests may appear with limits as follows: a) Full insurance value of the Work, or b) Amount equal to the Contract Price for the Work, whichever is higher. The Contractor is responsible for all physical damage to owned or rented machinery, tools, equipment, forms, and other items owned, rented or used by the Contractor or Subcontractor(s) in the performance of the Work including all of Owner’s property in Contractor’s care, custody, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 14 Revised 01/24 or control, and all such property while it is in transit. The insurance coverage evidencing such shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner. 5.1.7 Valuable Papers and Records The Contractor shall provide valuable papers and records insurance with coverage in an amount commensurate with project scope and set forth in the Supplementary General Conditions. 5.1.8 Claims The Contractor shall notify the Owner within 24 hours of any claims or alleged claims received by the Contractor covered by any of the policies of insurance required in this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide a written copy of the claim or alleged claim to the Owner within 3 days of the Contractor's receipt of the claim or alleged claim. If a claim is settled to the satisfaction of the claimant, the Contractor shall submit a copy of the claimant's release to the Owner. If a claim or alleged claim is rejected by the Contractor or its insurance company, the Contractor shall immediately report this fact to the Owner. Should 30 days elapse after the claim or alleged claim has been received by the Contractor, and the Contractor is not able to report a settlement or rejection of the claim, it shall report to the Owner the steps being taken with respect to the claim. Without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor shall notify in writing the county risk manager of any paid or incurred claims which may impair annual aggregate or general liability. 5.1.9 Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Owner. At the option of the Owner, either: a) the insurer shall reduce to a maximum of $250,000 or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the Owner, or (b) the Contractor shall provide evidence of collateral provided to insurers or procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the deductible or self-insured retention amount. Any self-insured retention or deductible amount on the policy shall not reduce the amount of collectible limits or liability. 5.1.10 Subcontractors The Contractor shall include all Subcontractors as Insureds under its policies, or shall furnish separate certificates, policies, and endorsements for each Subcontractor the Contractor intends to use. If a Subcontractor does not take out insurance in his own name and the Contractor wishes to provide insurance protection for such Subcontractor and such Subcontractor's employees, the Contractor shall either (a) procure appropriate policies in the name of the Subcontractor, or (b) cause a rider or riders to be attached to the Contractor's policies which shall identify the Subcontractor thereby covered; provided, however, in the case of the latter option, such a rider need not be attached to the Contractor's workers' compensation policy if such policy by its terms is sufficiently broad to cover the employees of all Subcontractors performing Work under the Contract Documents. Except as otherwise approved by the Owner in writing, Limits of Liability and coverage scope must be at a minimum as stringent as required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents. All Work performed for the Contractor by any Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an appropriate agreement between the Contractor and the Subcontractor which shall contain provisions that waive all rights the contracting parties may have against one another for damages caused by fire or other perils covered by insurance as Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 15 Revised 01/24 provided herein. Insurance monies received from any loss shall be divided as the respective interest of the parties affected shall appear. 5.2 OWNER CONTROLLED PROJECT SPECIFIC INSURANCE In the event the Owner elects to purchase project-specific insurance affording coverage to the Contractor and Subcontractors, the terms and conditions of such coverage shall be set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. 5.3 CONTRACTOR AS JOINT VENTURE If the Contractor is completing this Project on a joint venture basis, both joint venture partners retain all liabilities assumed by this Agreement, individually and collectively. This may include, but is not limited to, all premiums due, deductibles/self-insured retentions, coinsurance provisions, claim provisions, insurance policy conditions, and indemnification provisions hereunder. Evidence of a Blanket Joint Venture Endorsement must be obtained from the General Liability and Contractor's Pollution Legal Liability carriers of each joint venture partner for a period of 6 years after completion of the Project, substantially as follows: With respect to "your work", and the "products-completed operations hazard", you are an insured for your liability arising out of the conduct of any partnership or joint venture of which you were a partner or member, even though this partnership or joint venture is not shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations. This coverage is excess over any available liability purchased specifically to insure the partnership or joint venture. This coverage will not inure to the benefit of any other party except you." 5.4 INDEMNIFICATION The Contractor, to the fullest extent not expressly prohibited by law, shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Owner, the Designer, the Construction Manager and their respective officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities (foreseeable or unforeseeable), penalties, fines, liens, forfeitures, demands, claims, causes of actions, suits, judgments, and costs and expenses incidental thereto, (including, without limitation, amounts paid pursuant to investigations, defense or settlements, and reasonable attorneys' fees), which any or all of them may hereafter suffer, incur, be responsible for, or pay out as a result of but not limited to: a) bodily injury (including sickness, disease, or death) to any person including but not limited to, the Contractor's employees or its representatives while on the site of the Project; or b) actual or alleged damage (including loss of use) to any property (public or private, including the Project or other property on the Project site); or c) contamination of or adverse effects on the environment arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the performance of the Work, including but not limited to any hazardous or toxic waste, substance, or constituent of any substance subject to regulation under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and other Federal and state authorities that is spilled, released, threatening to release, or disposed of or destroyed by the Contractor or its Subcontractors on or off the site of the Project or while in transport to or from the site; or Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 16 Revised 01/24 d) any violation or alleged violation of laws and regulations, arising out of or in any way connected with the Work, caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, any Subcontractor or supplier or any representatives of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not be required to indemnify the Owner against losses resulting from a breach of this Agreement by the Owner or its other agents and contractors, or resulting from negligence, misconduct or violation of laws on the part of the Owner or its other agents and contractors. e) upon completion of the Work the Contractor shall execute an affidavit, indemnification, and release stating there are no unpaid debts for any work that has been done or materials that have been furnished to the Project prior to and as of the date of substantial completion and further stating that Contractor shall indemnify, save and protect Owner and Owner’s lender, if any, harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, liens, losses, damages, causes of action, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees related thereto) arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from any such claims, liabilities, liens, losses, damages, causes of action, or expenses. Such affidavit, indemnification, and release shall be in a form and substance acceptable to Owner. By executing this Agreement Contractor acknowledges the receipt of adequate consideration in return for said release. The Contractor further agrees to obtain, maintain, and pay for such liability insurance coverages and endorsements as will insure the provisions of this paragraph 5.4. Furthermore, the Contractor agrees to be liable for and to indemnify and reimburse the Owner for all legal fees and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce the provisions of this paragraph. The indemnification obligations under this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable under worker's compensation acts, disability benefit acts, other employment benefit acts, or the amount of insurance carried or recovered. The Owner acknowledges that hazardous or toxic waste, material, chemicals, compounds or substances, or other environmental hazards, contamination or pollution, (referred to hereinafter as “environmental hazards”) may be present at the Project site that were not created, generated, or released at the Project site by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, agents or employees, acting alone or in concert with others. Unless the remediation, abatement or handling of such environmental hazards is part of the scope of the Work under this Agreement, then upon the discovery of such environmental hazards, the Contractor shall immediately, and in no event more than three days later, give notice to the Owner of the environmental hazards before they are disturbed. The Owner and the Designer shall thereupon promptly investigate the environmental hazards, and make such changes in the Drawings and Specifications as they may find necessary to abate, remediate, isolate or handle the environmental hazards. Any increase or decrease in the Contract Price or the Contract Time resulting from such changes shall be adjusted in the manner provided herein for adjustments as to extra or additional Work and changes. It is agreed that the Contractor shall have no liability under this Agreement for any environmental hazards existing prior to the date that Work commences under this Agreement unless the Contractor or its Subcontractors, agents or employees, acting alone or in concert with others, by their own negligence or misconduct, release or expose the Owner or third parties to the environmental hazards. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination or cancellation or completion of this Agreement. 5.5 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 17 Revised 01/24 The Orange County Risk Management Policy shall not apply to construction contracts for amounts over $250,000. The terms of these General Conditions related to insurance shall be the sole authority governing insurance requirements for such contracts. ARTICLE 6. OTHER RECORD DOCUMENTS AND SUBMITTALS 6.1 The Designer shall furnish to the Contractor the number of copies of Drawings and Specifications stated in the Contract Documents. Additional copies of Drawings and Specifications may be obtained at the cost of reproduction and handling. 6.2 The Contractor shall submit to the Designer all Submittals required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall submit at least three (3) reproducible prints of all shop drawings. The Contractor shall submit samples in quantities required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall submit product data in at least five (5) copies. All shop drawings shall be reviewed by the Contractor and shall bear the Contractor's stamp of approval before being forwarded to the Designer. Submittals shall be submitted in such time as to cause no delay to the Work or any part thereof and in accordance with the Contract Construction Schedule and Submittal Register. The Designer shall review the submittal with reasonable promptness, noting desired corrections, if any. The Designer shall retain two (2) copies of the submittal and shall return the balance of the reviewed submittal to the Contractor for action. The Contractor shall furnish any corrected submittal to the Designer. The Designer shall retain two (2) copies of the corrected submittal and will return the balance of the reviewed submittal to the Contractor. All substitutions prior to the receipt of bids shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents. Refer to Instructions to Bidders, Substitutions. The Contractor acknowledges that the processing of shop drawings and other submittals is directly impacted by the clarity, completeness, and accuracy of said documents and that it is the Contractor’s responsibility to (i) review and coordinate each submittal with all other related or affected Work and (ii) approve each submittal before submitting same to the Designer for approval. 6.3 No substitutions and no deviations from any requirement of the Contract Documents shall be deemed allowed unless the Contractor has specifically informed the Designer and the Owner in writing of such deviations at the time of submittal and the Designer and the Owner have given written and specific approval to the substitutions or deviations. In proposing a deviation or substitution the Contractor warrants to the Owner, notwithstanding any review, allowance or approval by the Designer or the Owner that the deviation or substitution is at least equal to or better in quality and for the purpose intended, and that Contractor shall not by reason of any such review, allowance or approval be relieved from any obligation or responsibility contained in the Contract Documents. 6.4 Review of submittal by the Designer shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from responsibility for compliance with terms or designs of the Contract Documents nor from responsibility for errors of any sort in the submittal. 6.5 The Contractor shall keep one record copy marked "As-Built" of all Specifications, Drawings, Addenda, Modifications, and Submittals at the Project in good order and annotated at least monthly to show all changes made during the construction process. Such monthly annotations Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 18 Revised 01/24 and their approval by the Designer shall be a condition precedent to approval by the Designer of each monthly Request for Payment. Said record copy shall be stored at the Project and fully protected from damage by fire or other hazard. This record copy shall be available to the Designer and Owner for inspection at all times and shall be delivered to the Designer for the Owner's purposes prior to the Designer's certifying Substantial Completion of the Work. 6.6 At completion of the Project and before Final Payment, the Contractor shall assemble and deliver to the Owner one complete set of all as-built drawings and one complete set of all approved submittals, product data, and samples which were reviewed by the Designer. These drawings and submittals shall be on paper, or in electronic or other media if required by the Supplementary Conditions. These drawings and submittals shall be categorized and packaged as directed by the Designer. ARTICLE 7. CONTRACTOR 7.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with the Contractor’s best skill and attention. Except as may be set forth specifically in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. 7.2 The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager and shall keep on the Project at all times during its progress a competent Resident Superintendent and necessary assistants who shall not be replaced without prior written approval by the Owner except under extraordinary circumstances, in which event immediate written notice shall be given to the Designer and the Owner. The Project Manager and the Resident Superintendent may be the same person or different persons. At any time, the Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may require the Contractor to replace the Project Manager or Resident Superintendent with an experienced and competent person or persons upon seven (7) days written notice from the Owner to the Contractor. Such replacement shall be at the Contractor's expense and at no cost to the Owner. Both the Project Manager and the Resident Superintendent shall have authority to act on behalf of the Contractor, and instructions, directions or notices given to either of them shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. 7.3 The Contractor shall provide sufficient competent and suitably qualified personnel, equipment, and supplies to lay out the Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor will at all times maintain good discipline and order at the site, and will comply with all applicable OSHA standards. Any person employed by the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any sub-subcontractor who, in the opinion of the Designer or the Owner, does not perform his Work in a proper and skillful manner or is intemperate or disorderly shall, at the written request of the Owner or Designer, be removed forthwith by the Contractor, Subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor employing such person without cost to the Owner, and shall not be employed again in any portion of the Work without the written approval of the Owner or Designer. Should the Contractor fail to remove such person or persons or fail to furnish suitable and sufficient personnel for the proper prosecution of the Work within three (3) days after written Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 19 Revised 01/24 order, the Owner may withhold further payment by written notice until compliance with such order. 7.4 If, in the opinion of the Designer or the Owner, any Subcontractor on the Project is incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory, he shall be replaced by the Contractor with no increase in the Contract Price if and when directed by the Designer or the Owner in writing. 7.5 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools appliances, fuel, light, heat, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the execution, maintenance, initial operation, and completion of the Work, other than those specifically excluded by the Contract Documents and to be furnished by the Owner or others. When use or storage of hazardous materials or equipment or methods of more than ordinary risk are necessary in accomplishing the Work, the Contractor shall give the Owner and Designer reasonable advance notice. If any materials are to be furnished or installed by the Owner or others under the terms of the Contract Documents, said materials shall be made available to the Contractor at the location(s) specified in the Contract Documents. All costs of handling, transportation from the specified location to the Project, storage, and installing of Owner-furnished materials shall be included in the Contract Price. The Contractor shall be responsible for any demurrage, damage, loss, or other deficiencies which may occur during the Contractor's handling, storage, or use of such Owner-furnished material. The Owner shall deduct from any monies due or to become due the Contractor any cost incurred by the Owner in making good any such damage, loss, or efficiency. All equipment which is proposed to be used in the Work shall be of sufficient size and in such mechanical condition as to meet the requirements of the Work and produce a satisfactory quality of work. Equipment used on any portion of the Work shall be such that no injury to previously completed Work, adjacent property, or existing facilities shall result from its use. When the methods and equipment to be used by the Contractor accomplishing the Work are not prescribed in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be free to use any methods or equipment that will accomplish the Work in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. When the Contract Documents specify the use of certain methods and equipment, such methods and equipment shall be used unless others are authorized by the Designer. If the Contractor desires to use a method or type of equipment other than specified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor may request authority from the Designer to do so. The request shall be in writing and shall include a full description of the methods and equipment proposed and of the reasons for desiring to make the change. If approval is given, it shall be on the condition that the Contractor shall be fully responsible for producing Work in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. If, after trial use of the substituted methods or equipment, the Designer determines that the Work produced does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall discontinue the use of the substitute method or equipment and shall complete the remaining Work with the specified methods and equipment at no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall remove any deficient Work and replace it with Work of specified quality, or take such other corrective action as the Designer may direct. No change in the Contract Price or in Contract Time shall be made as a result of authorizing a change in methods or equipment under this paragraph. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 20 Revised 01/24 7.6 All materials and equipment shall be new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. When special makes or grades of material which are normally packaged by the supplier or manufacturer are specified or approved, such materials shall be delivered to the Project site in their original packages or containers with seals unbroken and labels intact. Materials shall be so stored as to assure the preservation of their quantity, quality and fitness for the Work. Stored materials, even though approved before storage, may again be inspected by the Designer or Owner prior to their use in the Work and shall meet the requirements of the Contract Documents at the time they are incorporated into the Work. Stored materials shall be located so as to facilitate their prompt inspection. The Contractor shall coordinate the storage of all materials with the Designer and the Owner. Materials to be stored at the Project or on the Owner's property shall not create an obstruction to the Owner's or other contractor's reasonable activities. Private property shall not be used for storage purposes without written permission of the owner or lessee of such property. The Contractor shall make all arrangements and bear all expenses for the storage of materials on private property. Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner a copy of the property owner's permission. All storage sites on private or the Owner's property shall be restored to their original condition by the Contractor at his entire expense, except as otherwise agreed to (in writing) by the owner or lessee of the property. 7.7 All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator, or processor, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. 7.8 The Contractor will be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of his Subcontractors and of persons directly or indirectly employed by them and of persons for whose acts any of them may be liable to the same extent that the Contractor is responsible for the acts and omissions of the Contractor’s own employees. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor or supplier and the Owner or the Designer, or any obligation on the part of the Owner or the Designer to pay or see to the payment of any money due any such Subcontractor or material furnisher except as may otherwise be required by law. The Owner or the Designer may furnish to any Subcontractor or supplier, to the extent practicable, evidence of amounts paid to the Contractor on account of specific Work done. 7.9 The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors. 7.10 The Contractor agrees to bind specifically every Subcontractor to the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of the Owner and to furnish written evidence thereof to the Designer and the Owner within seven (7) days after written request by the Owner. 7.11 The Contractor shall attend job progress conferences and all other meetings or conferences as directed by the Designer. The Contractor shall be represented at these job progress conferences by a representative having the authority of the Project Manager and by such other representatives as the Designer may direct. Job progress conferences shall be open to Subcontractors, suppliers and any others who may contribute beneficially toward maintaining required job progress, and such personnel shall be encouraged by the Contractor to attend. It shall be the principal purpose of job progress conferences to effect coordination, cooperation and assistance in every practical way toward the end of maintaining progress of the Project on Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 21 Revised 01/24 schedule and to complete the Work and the Project by the specified Completion Dates. The Contractor shall be prepared to assess progress of the Work as required in the Contract Documents and to recommend remedial measures for correction of progress as may be appropriate. The Designer shall preside as chairman and arrange for minutes to be taken and circulated. In the event that the prosecution of the Work is discontinued for any reason, the Contractor shall notify the Designer and the Owner at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of resuming operations. Should the terms of the Contract Documents require completion of one or more portions of the Work for the Beneficial Occupancy of the Owner prior to completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall complete such portion(s) of the Work on or before the date specified. Such completion shall include the obtaining of all government or other permits, permissions, and approvals necessary to occupancy. The Contractor shall independently estimate the difficulties involved in arranging the Work to permit such Beneficial Occupancy and shall not claim any additional compensation or time extension by reason of any delay or increased cost due to completing such portion(s) of the Work. The Owner's possession and use of such portion(s) of the Work shall not be deemed an acceptance of any Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Owner shall be responsible for the security, maintenance, utilities, and insurance of all portions of the Work completed and beneficially occupied by the Owner. 7.12 The Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties, and assume all costs incident to the use of any invention, design process, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others, except for inventions, design processes, or devices specified by the Designer in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, the Designer, and anyone directly employed by either of them, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, arising out of any infringement or alleged infringement of such rights during or after completion of the Work, and shall defend all such claims in connection with any actual or alleged infringement of such rights. 7.13 The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, including without limitation construction permits and licenses, and will pay all governmental charges and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work. 7.14 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the Work and shall protect and indemnify the Owner and the Owner’s officers, agents, or servants against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by the Contractor or by the Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or their employees. 7.15 The Contractor shall be responsible for the entire site of the Project (except those under the Beneficial Occupancy of the Owner) and for its reasonable and necessary protection and security, as required by laws or ordinances governing such conditions, or by custom or sound construction practices, and shall share such responsibilities as may be agreed upon among them, or in the absence of such agreement, as may be directed by the Contract Documents, Owner, or Designer. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the Owner's property, or that of others, by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 22 Revised 01/24 sub-subcontractors, or their employees or agents, and shall make good such damages. The Contractor shall be responsible for and pay for any such claims against the Owner. 7.16 The Contractor shall protect all landscaping designated to remain in the vicinity of the operations and barricade all walks, roads, and areas as necessary to keep the public away from the construction. 7.17 The Contractor shall provide cover and protect all portions of the Work and provide all materials necessary to protect the Work whether performed by the Contractor or any of the Subcontractors or sub-subcontractors. Any Work damaged through the lack of proper protection, or from any other cause, shall be repaired or replaced without extra cost to the Owner or extension to the Contract Time. The Contractor shall maintain the Work during construction and until the Work is accepted. This maintenance shall constitute continuous and effective effort prosecuted day by day, with adequate equipment and forces so that the Work is maintained in satisfactory condition at all times. All costs of maintenance shall be included in the Contract Price and the Contractor will not be paid an additional amount for such effort. Should the Owner or Designer observe that the Contractor at any time has failed to maintain the Work as provided herein, the Designer may immediately notify the Contractor of such noncompliance. Such notification shall specify a reasonable time within which the Contractor shall be required to remedy such unsatisfactory maintenance condition. Should the Contractor fail to properly respond to the Designer's notification, the Owner may, at the Contractor's expense, take such action as it may deem appropriate to remedy the defective maintenance, including suspension of the Contractor's Work or any part thereof. Any such expense incurred by the Owner shall be deducted from monies due or to become due the Contractor. Parking lots, streets, and walks connecting to the Project area shall be protected by the Contractor from deposits of mud, sand, stone, litter, or debris in any form. Pedestrian traffic areas around the construction limits must be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times with required barricades and covered walkways. When excavation or other operations outside the Project limits is required, the Contractor shall, immediately following that work, return the area to its original condition. All catch basins and storm drain lines in the vicinity of the Project site shall be protected at all times from entry of dirt, rubble and other debris. The residue from the cleaning of trucks, wheelbarrows, concrete buggies, etc. must be prevented from entering the drainage system, and if cleaning is done, the residue must be contained and removed from the Project site with other refuse. 7.18 No burning of refuse or debris shall be allowed inside or around the Project during the course of construction without written authority from authorities having jurisdiction and the Owner. 7.19 The Contractor shall provide for and maintain necessary safety measures and safety programs for the protection of all persons involved with the Work. Such measures and programs shall include the requirements of the most current edition of the CAGC Safety and Health Manual [or the AGC Accident Prevention Manual in Construction], or equivalent requirements, and shall fully comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and building Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 23 Revised 01/24 code requirements relating to the prevention of accidents or injuries to persons on or about the location of the Work. All trenches, excavations, or other hazards in the vicinity of the Work shall be well barricaded, and properly lighted at night. When Work requires closing of an area normally used by the Owner or the public, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain temporary barricades, and properly light the area. The Contractor shall comply with any directions and public authorities in this respect. 7.20 The Contractor shall designate a responsible officer or employee as safety inspector, whose duties shall include accident prevention on the Project as well as implementation of the Contractor’s safety measures and safety programs on the Project. The name of the safety inspector shall be made known to the Designer and the Owner at the preconstruction conference. 7.21 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons, the Work, or property at the Project site or adjacent thereto, the Contractor is obligated to act in the Contractor’s discretion to prevent threatened damage, injury, or loss. As soon as practicable, the Contractor shall notify the Designer and Owner of such emergency. The Contractor shall give the Designer and the Owner prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused by such emergency. If the Contractor believes that additional work done in an emergency entitles the Contractor to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, the Contractor may make a claim therefore as provided in Articles 14 or 15. 7.22 The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by the Work. At least weekly and at the completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials and rubbish from and about the Project. At the completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove all tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials. The Contractor shall leave the Work in condition for occupancy by the Owner such that no cleaning or other operations are required. Material cleared from the Project and deposited on adjacent property shall not be considered as having been disposed of satisfactorily. If the Contractor fails to keep the Project clean of waste materials or rubbish, fails to satisfactorily clean-up weekly or at the completion of the Work, the Owner may do so and the costs thereof may be deducted from any amounts due the Contractor. 7.23 Utilities, temporary facilities, and signs shall be provided as described in the Contract Documents. Absent a contrary direction in the Supplementary Conditions, the Contractor shall pay all bills for water, electricity, or other public utility service to the Project site. 7.24 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Owner, the Designer, the Designer's consultants, and their officers, agents, and employees harmless against all costs, damages, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, arising out of claims by any separate contractor or by any Subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or supplier engaged by or employed by the Contractor or employed by any of the Subcontractors claiming through him, including without limitation damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to any inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action of the Contractor or the Contractor’s Subcontractors on the Project. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 24 Revised 01/24 The Contractor acknowledges that should the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors be damaged by any breach of contract by any other separate prime contractor on the Project, the Contractor may invoke applicable dispute resolution procedures with said other separate prime contractor or bring a direct civil action against said other separate prime contractor. The Contractor hereby expressly agrees that neither the Owner nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any liability of any kind or nature whatsoever to the Contractor, its Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or suppliers arising out of or relating to any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action by any other separate prime contractor. The Contractor covenants not to sue the Owner for any loss or damage caused by any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action by any other separate prime contractor, notwithstanding whatever rights at law the Contractor might have to bring a civil action against the Owner for any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action of any other separate prime contractor. The Contractor agrees to look exclusively to the other prime contractor for relief or remedy. Nothing contained herein or appearing anywhere in the Contract Documents shall obligate or require the Owner to exercise any right or privilege, or to take any action or to refrain from taking any action under any contract it may have with any other prime contractor or party to the Project for the benefit of the Contractor or any Subcontractor, subSubcontractor, or supplier claiming through the Contractor. 7.25 Prior to completion of the Work and Final Payment of the Contract Price, excepting only those portions of the Work deemed accepted in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall have charge and care of the Work, and shall take every precaution against injury or damage to any part due to the action of the elements or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the Work. The Contractor shall as required by the Owner replace, rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all injury or damage to any portion of the Work occasioned by any of the above causes before Final Completion and shall bear the expenses thereof. 7.26 In the event that the Work, or any portion thereof, is suspended at any time pursuant to an order of the Owner, the Contractor shall obey all instructions of the Owner regarding storage of materials, drainage, protection of the Work, and erection of temporary structures during the suspension period. 7.27 The Project Expediter for the Project shall be responsible for the coordination of the Work of itself and any other separate contractors, both as to space and time. The Project Expediter shall coordinate the implementation of the Contract Construction Schedule, all construction activities and close-out of the Project, including but not limited to all testing, inspection, certifications, and approvals required by public agencies. The Contractor and the Project Expediter shall each be required to notify the Designer and the Owner promptly of any event or condition which could affect the conduct or progress of the Work and shall cooperate fully with all other contractors on the Project site. 7.28 The Owner hereby delegates to the Project Expediter all of its duties to coordinate and to expedite the Work not expressly reserved to the Owner by other provisions of the Contract Documents. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 25 Revised 01/24 7.29 All Work performed pursuant to the Contract Documents shall conform in all respects to the North Carolina State Building Code and all other state, local, and national codes in effect at the time of and applicable to this Work. 7.30 The Contractor shall provide for and maintain necessary safety measures and safety programs for the protection of all persons at the Project site, and shall comply at all times with the requirements of the most current edition of the CAGC Safety and Health Manual [or the AGC Accident Prevention Manual in Construction], or the equivalent requirements of the Contractor’s safety program, and shall fully comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and building code requirements so as to prevent accidents or injuries to persons on or about the Project site. The Contractor shall clearly mark or post signs warning of existing hazards, and shall barricade excavations, elevator shafts, stairways, and similar hazards. The Contractor shall protect against damage or injury resulting from falling materials, and shall maintain all protective devices and signs throughout the progress of the Work. 7.31 The Contractor shall adhere to the rules, regulations, and interpretations of the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (29 CFR Part 1926 as adopted in 13 NCAC 07F.0201, including 29 CFR Part 1910 General Industry Safety and Health Standards applicable to construction) and N.C. Gen. Stat. §95-126 through 155 (Occupational Safety and Health) as well as all revisions and amendments to such standards or statutes as may occur throughout the performance of the Work. 7.32 Any land disturbing activity performed by the Contractor in connection with the Project shall comply with all erosion control measures set forth in the Contract Documents and any additional measures which may be required in order to ensure that the Project is in full compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, as implemented by Title 15 North Carolina administrative Code, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control, Subchapters 4A, 4B and 4C, as amended (15 NCAC 4A, 4B, and 4C), and as may be revised or amended in the future. Upon receipt of notice that a land-disturbing activity is in violation of said Act, the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all steps or actions necessary to bring the Project in compliance with said Act are promptly taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for all penalties assessed pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 113A-64 with respect to its Work, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense arising out of or related to the enforcement of the Act against any party or person described in this Article. 7.33 Any mechanical or electrical work such as sleeves, inserts, chases, etc. located in the Work of the Contractor for general work shall be built in by that Contractor. On multiple prime projects, the mechanical and electrical contractors shall set all sleeves, inserts, and other devices built into the structure in cooperation and under the supervision of the Contractor for general work. The responsibility for exact location of such items shall be that of the mechanical, plumbing, or electrical prime contractor. 7.34 The Contractor shall be responsible for permanently fixed service facilities and systems in use during progress of the Work and shall strictly adhere to the following procedures: a) Prior to acceptance of the Work by the Owner, the Contractor shall remove and replace any part of the permanent building systems damaged through use during construction. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 26 Revised 01/24 b) Temporary filters shall be installed in each of the heating and air conditioning units, return air grilles, and other locations to prevent intrusion of dust, dirt, and debris during construction. Temporary filters shall be removed and replaced with new filters immediately prior to Substantial Completion. c) Extra effort shall be maintained to keep the building clean and under no circumstances shall air systems be operated if finishing operations are creating dust in excess of what would be considered normal if the building were occupied. d) When the permanent lighting system is used during construction, lamps shall be replaced and shall be new on the date of Substantial Completion. ARTICLE 8. OWNER 8.1 The Owner shall issue communications and notices to the Contractor through the Designer to the extent contemplated by the Contract Documents. 8.2 In case of termination of the employment of the Designer, the Owner shall appoint as Designer a qualified person who shall have and assume all rights and duties held by the original Designer. 8.3 The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any portion of the Work notwithstanding the fact that the time for completion of such portion of the Work may not have expired, but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. 8.4 A waiver on the part of the Owner of any breach of any part of the Contractor shall not be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 8.5 The Owner shall pay all permanent acreage fees, governmental impact fees, and meter deposits for permanent utilities. ARTICLE 9. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 9.1 The Owner may employ one or more Construction Managers for the purpose of assisting the Owner, Designer, and Contractor in developing and administering budgets and cost controls, in evaluating constructability and value engineering proposals, in establishing and maintaining a critical path method (CPM) schedule, in coordinating or expediting the Work with other projects being constructed by the Owner or others adjacent or near the Work, or for such other purposes as the Owner may deem appropriate. From time to time the Owner may identify such Construction Managers(s) to the Contractor in writing identifying any tasks assigned to such Construction Managers(s). ARTICLE 10. DESIGNER 10.1 The Designer is charged with the responsibility of interpretation of the Contract Documents. The Designer’s decisions relating to aesthetic matters shall be final. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 27 Revised 01/24 10.2 All Work completed under the Contract Documents shall be subject to review by the Designer. No Work is to be covered without the Designer's review or prior authorization. Any Work so covered without the Designer's review or prior authorization shall be uncovered at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall notify the Designer in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of covering any Work. 10.3 The Designer shall not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, and shall not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, but shall be entitled to enforce any requirements in the Contract Documents specifying particular means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures. 10.4 The Designer shall be an Owner's representative during the construction period. The duties, responsibilities and authority of the Designer as the Owner's representative during construction are as set forth in the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 11. TESTING AND SURVEYING 11.1 Laboratory and field tests to determine compliance of construction with the Contract Documents shall be made by the Owner or testing consultants employed by the Owner except those required elsewhere in the Contract Documents to be paid for by the Contractor. The costs and expenses of providing samples for and assistance in any testing shall be borne by the Contractor and are included in the Contract Price. Any Work in which untested materials are used without approval or written permission of the Designer shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Work found to be unacceptable or unauthorized will not be paid for and, if directed by the Designer shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Unless otherwise designated, tests in accordance with the cited standard methods of ASTM or other generally recognized or specifically authorized methods which are current on the date of advertisement for bids shall be made at the expense of the Owner; provided, however, in the event that after such testing any Work is found to be defective or does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, the costs of retesting such Work and the costs of inspection services shall be paid by the Contractor. Samples shall be taken by a testing laboratory employed by the Owner. All materials being used are subject to inspection, tests, or rejection at any time prior to or during incorporation into the Work. Copies of all Owner test reports will be furnished to the Contractor at his written request. Copies of Contractor test reports shall be furnished to the Designer upon written request. 11.2 The Owner shall have the right to deduct the costs of additional testing as described in paragraph 11.1 from any money due the Contractor; or if no money is due the Contractor, the Owner shall have the right to recover these costs from the Contractor, from its sureties, or from both. 11.3 All layouts and surveying shall be accomplished by properly qualified personnel duly licensed in the State of North Carolina. ARTICLE 12. SEPARATE CONTRACTS 12.1 It is expressly understood that the Owner may deploy the Owner’s own employees or engage other separate prime contractors to perform Work as a part of the Project whose work Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 28 Revised 01/24 will be performed simultaneously and sequentially with the performance of the Work by the Contractor. It shall be necessary for the Contractor to coordinate construction activities with such other contractors, particularly with respect to access to work areas, storage of materials, and use of elevators and other common facilities. The Contractor shall diligently and in good faith cooperate with the Owner, the Designer, and all other contractors with respect to such matters and shall regularly and faithfully attend any and all meetings called by the Owner or the Designer with respect to such matters. Any disputes between the Contractor and any other separate prime contractor with respect to such matters shall be resolved in accordance with the claim and dispute resolution procedures in the Agreement. ARTICLE 13. CONTRACT TIME 13.1 Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Construction Contract by the Contractor for signatures, the Project Expediter shall prepare and submit to the Designer and Owner for review and approval a preliminary progress schedule for the Work pursuant to the requirements stated in the Contract Documents. 13.2 Within fourteen (14) days after initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Submittal Register listing all Submittals the Contractor is required to make or proposes to make under the Contract Documents, the dates on which the Contractor proposes to make such Submittals and the dates by which the Contractor reasonably requires a response from the Designer with respect to each Submittal. The dates submitted shall be incorporated into the Contract Construction Schedule as Completion Dates when they have been approved or modified by the Owner. The Designer shall not be required to review any Submittal from the Contractor until a Submittal Register acceptable to and approved by the Owner has been submitted by the Contractor. 13.3 Not later than thirty (30) days following execution and delivery of the Construction Agreement by Owner to Contractor, the Owner shall deliver to the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed shall state a commencement date on which it is expected that the Contractor will begin the Work to be performed under the Agreement. The Contract Time shall be measured from said specified commencement date. The commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed shall not be earlier than three (3) days after the Notice to Proceed is served on the Contractor. If, other than by mutual agreement, said specified commencement date is more than thirty (30) days after the date of execution and delivery of the Agreement from Owner to Contractor and the Contractor believes said delay justifies an increase in Contract Price or an extension of Contract Time, the Contractor may make a claim therefore as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. No Work shall be done prior to the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. A final Contract Construction Schedule shall be submitted for approval by the Contractor, Designer, and Owner no later than fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. No payments shall be due the Contractor until this schedule is approved by all parties. 13.4 The Contract Construction Schedule is a Contract Document. The Contractor represents that the Contract Construction Schedule has been reviewed in detail, that the Contractor participated in its preparation, that all of the activities which impact, limit, or otherwise affect the time of completion of the Work are shown in the Contract Construction Schedule and that all of the activities of others which impact, limit, or otherwise affect the start, duration, or completion of Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 29 Revised 01/24 the Contractor’s activities are also shown. The Contractor further represents that the Contractor can and will complete each activity within the time shown for that activity. Time is of the essence with respect to each such activity and Completion Date. 13.5 If the Contractor submits a construction schedule, progress report, or any other document that indicates or otherwise expresses an intention to achieve completion of the Work prior to any Completion Date required by the Contract Documents or prior to expiration of the Contract Time, no liability of the Owner to the Contractor for any failure of the Contractor to so complete the Work shall be created or implied. 13.6 If the Contractor, for reasons beyond the Contractor’s control, is delayed in beginning any activity, the Contractor shall, nevertheless, have the same number of days as is shown in the Contract Construction Schedule for the activity, and the affected activity and any succeeding activity that is dependent upon that activity shall be adjusted accordingly; provided that at any time the Owner, by means of a Change Order, may require the Contractor to work overtime, to increase labor forces or to take any necessary or appropriate action to decrease the time required for any activity, and the Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract Price computed in accordance with Article 15 of these General Conditions. 13.7 At any time, the Owner may order the Contractor, on seven (7) days written notice, to begin any activity earlier than the starting date shown on the Contract Construction Schedule. 13.8 Should the Contractor fail to start any activity on the start date shown in the Contract Construction Schedule or as it may have been adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 13.5 or 13.6 above, or become delayed, the Contractor shall, without being entitled to any increase in the Contract Price or other compensation, work overtime, increase labor forces or take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to complete the activity by the Completion Date shown on the Contract Construction Schedule, or as such Completion Date may have been adjusted. 13.9 The Designer and Owner or his Construction Consultant shall monitor progress of the work at all times and the Contractor shall cooperate with such monitoring and provide any and all information with respect to the progress of the Work and scheduling as the Owner may reasonably require. 13.10 On a monthly basis, the Contractor shall revise the Contract Construction Schedule, showing any adjustments made in accordance with paragraphs 13.5 or 13.6, above, by any Change Order, the progress of the Work, and any days gained or days lost with respect to any activity, and shall furnish copies thereof to the Owner and Designer. 13.11 Should any monthly revision of any Contract Construction Schedule show that the Contractor is behind on any activity, the late completion of which could delay Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner shall be entitled to withhold from the next Progress Payment due the Contractor an amount not exceeding the amount the Owner would be entitled to in Liquidated Damages, should Substantial Completion be delayed by the same number of days that the Contractor is currently behind schedule. If, subsequently, the Contractor's progress, as shown by any succeeding monthly revision to the Contract Construction Schedule, is such that the anticipated delay no longer exists, the Owner shall pay with the Progress Payment next due to the Contractor such amounts as have been withheld in accordance with this paragraph. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 30 Revised 01/24 13.12 The Owner shall have the right to perform Work, hire and employ labor and craftsmen, rent equipment, subcontract with other parties, or do anything that the Owner deems necessary or appropriate to remedy or cure any delay by the Contractor in the progress of the Work. Such action by the Owner shall not, in any way, affect, void or limit any warranty, guaranty or other responsibility of the Contractor under the Contract Documents. Such action may be taken by the Owner only after three (3) days written notice to the Contractor. All costs incurred by the Owner in taking any such action shall be charged to the Contractor and deducted from any amounts remaining due under the Agreement. 13.13 The Contractor may be entitled to an extension of the Contract Time (but no increase in the Contract Sum) for delays arising from unforeseen causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Owner, the Contractor or the Contractor’s Subcontractors as follows: a) Labor disputes and strikes that directly impact the critical path activities of the Contract Construction Schedule; b) Acts of God, tornado, fire, hurricane, blizzard, earthquake, typhoon, or flood that damage completed Work or stored materials. c) Acts of the public enemy; acts of the State, Federal, or local government in their sovereign capacities. d) Abnormal inclement weather as defined in Article 13.14. 13.14 On any day that the Contractor considers that the Project is delayed by adverse weather conditions, the Contractor shall identify in writing to the Designer and the Owner the adverse weather conditions affecting each activity, the specific nature of the activity affected, the number of hours lost, and the number of and identity (by responsibility or trade) of workers affected and shall obtain from the Designer written recognition of the delay. The time for performance of this Contract includes an allowance for a number of calendar days which may not be suitable for construction Work by reason of adverse weather. The Contract Time will be extended only if the number of calendar days of adverse weather recognized by the Designer exceeds the number of inclement weather days set forth below, and the Contractor demonstrates how this adverse weather impacts activities on the critical path of the Contract Construction Schedule. Month Number of Inclement Weather Days January 10 February 10 March 10 April 9 May 10 June 9 July 11 August 10 September 8 October 7 November 8 December 9 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 31 Revised 01/24 13.15 If the Contractor believes that the progress of the Work has been adversely affected by adverse weather recognized by the Designer during a particular month, the Contractor shall submit a written request for extension of time to the Designer. Such a request for time extension of the Contract Time shall be submitted by the tenth (10th) day of the month following that month in which the adverse weather is encountered. The request shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: a) Detailed description of weather's effect on scheduled activities and its net effect on the critical path of the Project, and b) Weather records from the official weather station nearest the Project site and records of actual observation as contained in daily reports, correspondence, or other documentation. 13.16 The Contractor specifically recognizes that a delay by the Contractor in achieving any Completion Date can have the effect of delaying the Substantial Completion of the Project, that such delay in Substantial Completion of the Project will necessarily cause damages, losses, and expenses to the Owner, including, but not limited to and by way of illustration only, increased capitalized costs and interests for the Project, increased and extended Project overhead, Designer's and Consultant's fees, increased costs of construction, increased and extended operation costs of other facilities, and inefficiency and loss of productivity, and that such damages, losses, and expenses may not be readily identifiable or ascertainable at the time they are incurred or at any time. Therefore, and in recognition of these factors and the likelihood that actual damages from his delay will not be readily ascertainable, the Contractor agrees to pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty, the sum identified in the Contract Documents hereto as the Liquidated Damages per Day, for each day by which the failure to meet any Completion Date shown in the Contract Construction Schedule, adjusted in accordance with this Article, delays the Substantial Completion of the Project. 13.17 The Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or other compensation from the Owner for any delay in the completion of or progress on the Work that is caused by a force majeure condition or is otherwise not caused by the sole and direct act or omission of the Owner and the Owner’s employees or agents. 13.18 The sum for Liquidated Damages is the amount stated in the Contract Documents as Liquidated Damages reasonably estimated in advance to cover the losses to be incurred by the Owner by reason of failure of said Contractor(s) to complete the Work within the time specified, such time being in the essence of this contract and a material consideration thereof. ARTICLE 14. CHANGES IN THE WORK 14.1 Without invalidating the Contract Documents, the Owner may, at any time, or from time to time order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. Said additions, deletions, or revisions shall be authorized only by written Change Orders, Construction Change Directives or Field Orders. Upon receipt of a Change Order, Construction Change Directive or Field Order, the Contractor shall proceed with the Work involved. All such Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents. If any change causes an increase or decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time, adjustments shall be made as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. In order to expedite the Work and avoid or minimize delay in the Work that might affect the Contract Price or Contract Time, the Designer may issue a Change Order in the form of a Construction Change Directive which when signed by the Owner and Designer, directs the Contractor to proceed promptly with the Work involved. Any claim for an adjustment in Contract Price or Time, if not defined in the Construction Change Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 32 Revised 01/24 Directive, shall be promptly made in writing in accordance with the procedures defined in Article 15.2. 14.2 The Designer may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving change in the Contract Price or in the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order. Such alterations shall not invalidate the Contract Documents nor release the surety. If the Contractor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the Designer entitles him to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of Contract Time, he may make a claim therefore as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. 14.3 Except in an emergency endangering life or property, no change shall be made by the Contractor except upon prior written Change Order, Directive or Field Order authorizing such Change. 14.4 Increases in the Contract Price or extensions of the Contract Time for additional Work performed by the Contractor shall only be in accordance with a written Change Order signed by the Owner and Designer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional time or to additional compensation for any Work performed or material supplied which is claimed to have been authorized or settled by an "oral" change, or by a "constructive" or "implied" change, or by a course of conduct, or by any action or non-action by the Owner, Designer, or any other persons, or by any means whatsoever other than by a written Change Order for such Work or material signed by the Owner and the Designer. 14.5 Changes in the Work resulting from emergency shall not invalidate the Contract Documents nor release the surety. 14.6 Neither the Owner nor the Designer shall be responsible for verbal instructions which have not been confirmed in writing, and in no case shall such instructions be interpreted as permitting a departure from the Contract Documents unless such instruction is confirmed in writing and supported by a proper Change Order, Construction Change Directive or Field Order, whether or not the cost is affected. 14.7 The Owner, in its sole discretion, may require that the Contractor notify the Contractor’s sureties of any changes affecting the general scope of the Work or change in the Contract Price, and that the amount of applicable bonds shall be adjusted accordingly. If this requirement is exercised, the Contractor shall furnish proof of such adjustment to the Designer and the Owner. If this requirement is exercised, the Change Orders shall require written consent of the Contractor's surety. At the time of signing a Change Order, the Contractor shall be required to certify as follows: "I certify that all sureties have been notified that my contract has been altered by the amount of this Change Order, and that a copy of the approved Change Order will be mailed to all sureties upon its receipt by me." If this requirement is exercised, no payment to the Contractor on account of any Change Order shall become due or payable until written evidence of the surety's consent to the Change Order has been furnished to the Designer and to the Owner, and the furnishing of such written consent is a condition precedent to such payment. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 33 Revised 01/24 14.8 The Contractor shall support all requests for Change Orders with a detailed cost breakdown showing cost of materials, labor, equipment, transportation, other items, Contractor's overhead and profit, and total cost, in accordance with methods defined in this Article, and, if the request seeks an extension of the Contract Time, with a time-related diagram which demonstrates specifically why an increase in construction time is needed. 14.9 When a request for a Change Order involves a Subcontractor, the Contractor shall provide quotation from same on Subcontractor's letterhead. The Subcontractor's quote shall list materials, equipment, and labor separately, and show overhead and profit in the manner provided in paragraph 14.8. ARTICLE 15. CHANGE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE 15.1 The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation payable to the Contractor for performing all Work under the Contract Documents. All duties, responsibilities, and obligations assigned to or undertaken by the Contractor shall be at his expense without change in the Contract Price. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. 15.2 Any claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price shall be in writing and written notice of any event, action, or non-action which may become the basis of a claim shall be delivered to the Owner and the Designer within three (3) days of the occurrence of any such event, action or non-action giving rise to the claim. Such written notice is a condition precedent to the making of a claim, and such notice shall describe the basis of the potential claim with reasonable detail and clarity. A claim shall be made in writing and shall be delivered to the Designer and the Owner no later than fourteen (14) days after such notice. The claim shall describe in detail the basis for the claim, with specific reference to any provisions of the Contract Documents, by paragraph, drawing number, or other specific identification, and shall state the amount claimed and how it is calculated. If the Contractor, at the time the claim is made, is unable to state the amount claimed with accuracy, the Contractor shall so state and provide the estimated amount and the basis on which the amount is to be calculated. At the earliest date practicable, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after Contractor's notice of claim, the Contractor shall supplement the claim with an accurate statement of the amount claimed and how it has been calculated. The Contractor shall provide, in writing, in support of the claim all such explanations, arguments, data, receipts, expert opinions, or other documents or information as the Contractor deems appropriate to be considered in support of the claim. A claim may properly be rejected by the Owner by reason of the Contractor's failure to submit adequate or accurate documentation or information, except that within seven (7) days after being given notice that the claim has been rejected on this basis, the Contractor may submit additional documentation or information. No claim for a change of the Contract Price shall be considered or granted (except solely at the discretion of the Owner) unless a claim is so made, nor shall the Contractor be entitled to any increase in the Contract Price unless the Contractor has given notice and made such a written claim within the times required. The Owner shall decide, after obtaining the advice of the Designer, whether an increase in Contract Price is warranted, and the amount of such increase shall be determined as provided in paragraph 15.4 through 15.5, below. Any change in the Contract Price resulting from any such claim shall be incorporated in a Change Order. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 34 Revised 01/24 The Owner shall advise the Contractor of its decision with respect to the claim within fourteen (14) days of its receipt, or of the receipt of additional documentation or information if the absence of such has previously been the basis of rejection of the claim; provided, however, that if, in its sole discretion, the Owner deems that review or consideration of any part of the claim or any matter related thereto by its governing Board is necessary or appropriate, it shall so advise the Contractor and shall provide its decision to the Contractor within seven (7) days after such Board consideration, review or action. Any claim on which the Owner has not provided its decision to the Contractor within the applicable time period shall be deemed denied. If the Contractor is not satisfied with the decision of the Owner, the Contractor may within seven (7) days of receipt of the Owner's decision initiate the mediation process as described in Appendix A to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. 15.3 In determining the amount of a Contract Price adjustment, the parties shall apply the following methods, as appropriate: (A) Change in Work: The Owner and Contractor shall negotiate in good faith and attempt to agree upon the value of any change (extra or decrease) in Work prior to the issuance of a Change Order covering said Work. Such Change Order shall set forth the corresponding adjustment to the Contract Price. In the event the Owner and the Contractor are unable to agree, the Owner shall grant an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price. (B) Emergency Work: In the event of emergency endangering life or property, the Contractor may be directed by the Designer to proceed on a time and material basis, whereupon the Contractor shall so proceed and keep accurately, in such form as may be required by the Designer, a correct account of costs together with all proper invoices, payrolls, and supporting data therefore. 15.4 Where the Contract Price is to be adjusted, the following limitations shall apply in determining the amount of adjustment: (A) In the case of extra or emergency work, the Contract Price shall not be increased by more than the reasonable, actual, and documented net cost of the extra or emergency work plus ten percent (10%) of such net cost on Work performed by the Contractor and five percent (5%) thereof on any subcontracted Work for overhead and profit combined. (B) In the case of a decrease in Work, the Contract Price shall not be decreased by less than the net cost of the deleted Work plus five percent (5%) of such direct net cost for profit and overhead. The term 'net cost' as used herein shall include, as applicable, and shall be limited to, all direct labor, direct material, direct equipment, labor burden, sales taxes, shipping and handling charges, permits and fees, and insurance and bond premium adjustments, if any, attributable to the change. All other items of cost shall be considered as overhead and covered by the percentages allowed in sections A and B of this paragraph. The Contractor shall provide worksheets or tabulations describing the method by which the direct net cost was calculated, and shall provide all data needed to support the calculation of the direct net cost, all in a form acceptable to the Owner. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 35 Revised 01/24 15.5 Where the Contract Price is to be adjusted by negotiation, the Owner may authorize and designate the Designer to negotiate with the Contractor on behalf of the Owner; provided, however, any agreement reached between the Contractor and Designer shall be subject to approval by the Owner. ARTICLE 16. UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS 16.1 Should the Contractor encounter unforeseen conditions at the Project site materially differing from those shown on the Drawings or indicated in the Specifications or differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in this Agreement, the Contractor shall immediately, and in no event more than three days later, give notice to the Owner of such conditions before they are disturbed. The Owner and the Designer shall thereupon promptly investigate the conditions and if they find that they materially differ from those shown on the Drawings or indicated in the Specifications, they shall at once make such changes in the Drawings and Specifications as they may find necessary. Any increase or decrease in the Contract Price resulting from such changes shall be adjusted in the manner provided herein for adjustments as to extra or additional Work and changes. However, neither the Owner nor the Designer shall be liable or responsible for additional work, costs, or changes to the Work that could have been reasonably determined from any reports, surveys, and analyses made available for the Contractor's review or that could have been discovered by the Contractor through the performance of its obligations pursuant to the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 17. CORRECTION OF WORK BEFORE FINAL PAYMENT 17.1 The Owner has the authority to stop or suspend work, and the Designer has the authority to order Work removed or to order corrections of defective Work or Work not in compliance with the Contract Documents where such action may be necessary to ensure successful completion of the Work. Any work, materials, fabricated items, or other parts of the Work which have been found by the Designer to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be condemned and shall be removed from the Project by the Contractor, and immediately replaced by new Work in accordance with the Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Owner. Work or property of the Owner or others damaged or destroyed by virtue of such condemned Work shall be made good at the expense of the Contractor. Correction of condemned Work described above shall be commenced by the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours after notice from the Designer or the Owner and shall be pursued to completion. Should the Contractor fail to proceed reasonably with the abovementioned corrections, the Owner may, three (3) days after the notice specified in the preceding sentence, proceed with correction, paying the cost, including costs of uncovering such condemned Work, of such corrections from amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Condemned Work removed shall be the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Project by him within ten (10) days after notice to remove it, and if not then removed, thereafter may be disposed of by the Owner without compensation to the Contractor and the cost of such disposal shall be deducted from amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 36 Revised 01/24 Should the cost of correction of the Work and, if applicable, disposal of the condemned Work by the Owner exceed amounts due or to become due the Contractor, then the Contractor and the Contractor’s sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 18. CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION; WARRANTIES AND GUARANTIES 18.1 Neither the final certificate, Final Payment, occupation of the premises by the Owner, nor any provision of the Contract Documents, nor any other act or instrument of the Owner or the Designer shall relieve the Contractor from responsibility for negligence, defective material or workmanship, or failure to comply with the Contract Documents. 18.2 The Contractor shall, at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense, make all necessary repairs, replacements, and corrections of any nature or description, interior or exterior, structural or non-structural, that shall become necessary by reason of defective workmanship or materials which appear within a period of one (1) year from the date of Substantial Completion; provided, however that notwithstanding the preceding, if any longer guarantee period is specified for any particular materials or workmanship under the Contract Documents, or under any subcontract, or in connection with any manufactured unit which is installed in the Project, or under the laws of the State of North Carolina, the longer guarantee period shall govern. 18.3 If, within any guarantee period, repairs or changes are required in connection with the Work, which are rendered necessary as the result of the use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, promptly upon receipt of notice from the Designer and without expense to the Owner: a) Completely repair or replace the Work so that it conforms to the Contract Documents; b) Correct all defects therein; c) Make good all damage which, in the opinion of the Designer, is the result of the use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents; and d) Make good any Work or material, or any equipment or contents disturbed in fulfilling any such guarantee. If, in fulfilling the requirements of the Contract Documents or of any guarantee embraced therein or required thereby, the Contractor disturbs any work, facility, premises, or construction belonging to the Owner, the Contractor shall restore such disturbed work to a condition satisfactory to the Owner, and shall guarantee such restored work to the same extent as if it were Work under the Contract Documents. If the Contractor, after notice, fails to proceed promptly to comply with the terms of the guarantee, the Owner may have the defects corrected, and the Contractor and the Contractor’s ureties shall be liable for all expenses incurred. "Promptly" is defined as within twenty-four (24) Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 37 Revised 01/24 hours for systems necessary to normal operation of the building and within seventy-two (72) hours for all other items. All special guarantees applicable to definite parts of the Work that may be shown in or required by Contract Documents shall be subject to the terms of this paragraph during the first year of the life of such special guarantee. Manufacturer's standard guarantees or warranties which do not comply with the time limit specified herein shall be extended by the Contractor automatically without further action on the part of the Owner or the Designer. 18.4 In the eleventh calendar month after the date of Substantial Completion, and at the request of the Owner, the Contractor, the Owner and the Designer shall make an inspection of the Work for the purpose of identifying defective workmanship or materials. If the Contractor, having been requested to do so by the Owner, fails to participate in such inspection, the Contractor shall be conclusively bound by any decision or ruling by the Designer as to any defective workmanship or material and as to the Contractor's responsibility for its repair or replacement. ARTICLE 19. OWNER'S RIGHT TO DO WORK 19.1 If, during the progress of the Work or during any period of guarantee, the Contractor fails to prosecute the Work properly or to perform any provision of the Contract Documents, the Owner, after three (3) days written notice to the Contractor from the Designer, or from the Owner after Final Payment, may perform or have performed that portion of the Work and may deduct the cost thereof from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor. Notwithstanding any action by the Owner under this paragraph, all warranties and bonds given or to be given by the Contractor shall remain in effect or shall be given by the Contractor. 19.2 Should the cost of such action by the Owner exceed the amount due or to become due the Contractor, the Contractor and his sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 20. PARTIAL PAYMENTS 20.1 Within thirty (30) days after his initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures, the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Schedule of Values. The Schedule of Values shall indicate the value of the Work, including applicable overhead and profit, for each Division and section of the Project Specifications. The Designer and Owner shall be provided with the Contractor's estimate papers, Subcontractor agreements, supplier quotes, or other documents substantiating these values if so requested in writing by the Designer. The Contractor shall provide the requested documentation within seven (7) days after receipt of the Designer's written request. The Schedule of Values shall be subject to approval by the Owner, and if the Owner and the Contractor cannot agree upon the Schedule of Values, the Designer shall prepare it, and the Schedule of Values as prepared by the Designer shall be binding on the Owner and the Contractor. No Request for Payment shall be certified by the Designer until the Designer has issued approval of said Schedule of Values. 20.2 Not later than the fifth (5th) day of each calendar month the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Request for Payment for Work done during the previous calendar month. The Request for Payment shall be in form of AIA Document G702 (latest edition) and shall show substantially the value of Work done (including the value of material delivered to the Project or stored by the Contractor at another site, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth) during Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 38 Revised 01/24 the previous calendar month, and shall sum up the financial status of the Work with the following information: a) Total Contract Price, including any adjustment thereto made pursuant to the Contract Documents. b) Value of Work completed and materials properly stored to date. c) Less amount retained. d) Less previous payments. e) Current amount due. f) Balance remaining. The Contractor, upon request of the Designer, shall substantiate the request with invoices, vouchers, payrolls, or other evidence. 20.3 When payment is requested or made on an account of stored materials, such materials must be stored on the Owner's property at such places and in such a manner as may be designated by the Designer. However, in the sole discretion of the Owner, with permission in writing from the Designer and Owner and under such circumstances as may be determined by the Owner, such materials may be stored in a bonded warehouse. The location and conditions for storage of such materials away from the Owner's property in a bonded warehouse shall be within the sole discretion of the Owner. Requests for Payment on account of stored materials shall be accompanied by paid invoices, bills of sale, warehouse receipts, or other documentary evidence establishing Owner's title to such materials, evidence that the stored materials are insured against loss and damage, and such other documentation as required by the Designer. Responsibility for the quantity, quality, and condition of such stored materials, whether stored on the Owner's property or away from the Owner's property, shall remain with the Contractor regardless of ownership or title. No payment shall be made on account of materials stored in a bonded warehouse unless the Contractor has acquired written permission from the Designer for such storage of materials and has complied with all conditions set forth in such permission regarding such storage of materials in a bonded warehouse. 20.4 Any Request for Payment received by the Designer on or before the fifth (5th) of the calendar month shall be certified for payment or returned for re-submission to the Contractor on or before the fifteenth (15th) of the calendar month. The Designer's certification shall be for the amount which was requested or that which the Designer has decided was justly due, and shall state in writing to the Contractor and Owner the reasons for withholding payment of any or all of the amount requested. 20.5 The Designer may fail to certify all or part of any payment requested for any of the following reasons: a) Defective Work not corrected. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 39 Revised 01/24 b) Suits, actions, or claims of any character filed against the Contractor, or due to the operations of the Contractor, or information or notice that a suit, action, or claim will be filed or has been made. c) Information or notice that a Subcontractor or a supplier has not received payment. d) The balance unpaid of the Contract Price is insufficient to complete the Work in the judgment of the Designer or Owner. e) Damage to the Owner or another contractor. f) Inability of the Contractor to meet a Completion Date, including an anticipated failure to meet a Completion Date entitling the Owner to withhold anticipated Liquidated Damages in accordance with paragraphs 13.15 and 13.17 hereof. g) Failure to furnish Submittal as required by the Contract Documents on a timely basis in accordance with the Submittal Register. h) Such other reason as to the Designer may appear prudent, proper, or equitable. When grounds for withholding certification have been corrected, the Designer shall so certify to the Owner and the Owner shall make any payment due with respect to such certification as a part of his next payment after such certification. 20.6 No certificate issued or progress payment made shall constitute an acceptance of the Work or any part thereof. 20.7 The amount certified by the Designer for payment shall be ninety-five percent (95%) of the value of Work completed and materials stored since the Designer's last certification as shown on the Request for Payment, less any amounts not certified in accordance with paragraph 20.4, and this amount shall be paid by the Owner on or before the last business day of the month, but payment shall not be past due until not paid within fifteen (15) days thereafter. 20.8 After certification by the Designer that the Work is fifty percent (50%) complete, based on a determination that the Contractor's gross project invoices, excluding the value of materials stored off-site, equal or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the Contract, (except the value of materials stored on-site shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the Contractor's gross project invoices for the purpose of determining whether the Project is fifty percent (50%) complete) and the Contractor has provided to the Owner the written consent of its sureties to the cessation of further percentage retention, the amount certified for payment with respect to subsequent Requests for Payment shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the value of Work completed and materials stored since the Designer's last certification as shown on the Request for Payment, less any amounts not certified in accordance with paragraphs 20.4 and 20.5; provided, however, that the aggregate of periodic payments shall not exceed ninety-seven and one half percent (97.5%) of the Contract Price. If the Owner determines that the Contractor's performance under the Contract is unsatisfactory, the Owner may resume withholding percentage retention from each subsequent periodic payment application up to the maximum amount of five percent (5%) of the Contract Price. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 40 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 21. FINAL PAYMENT 21.1 If the Work of the Contractor is limited to demolition, pilings, caissons and structural steel, the remaining unpaid balance of the Contractor’s Contract Price, less a sum equal to five-tenths percent (0.5%) of the Contract Price, shall be paid within sixty days following receipt of the following documents, all of which must be received before payment shall become due: (i) request for payment from the Contractor; (ii) receipt of consent from the Contractor’s surety to the payment; and (iii) approval or certification from the Designer that the work performed by the Contractor is acceptable and in accordance with the Contract Documents. 21.2 Except as set forth in paragraph 21.1, within forty five days after Substantial Completion of the Project, the remaining unpaid balance of the Contract Price shall be paid to the Contractor, less an amount equal to two and one-half times the value of punch list work or other work remaining to be completed or corrected, as reasonably estimated by the Owner. 21.3 Upon Substantial Completion, the Designer shall prepare and submit to the Contractor a deficiency list identifying all portions of the Work which are known by the Designer at that time to be incomplete or defective. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this deficiency list, the Contractor shall complete and correct all items on that list along with all other Work required to achieve Final Completion of the Work. At any time prior to completion of the period of warranty, the Designer may submit to the Contractor a supplemental deficiency list, in which case the Contractor shall complete or correct any and all new items identified on the supplemental deficiency list within the time period stipulated in paragraph 18.3. 21.4 Final Payment of any remaining balance of the Contract Price shall not be due to the Contractor until the Contractor achieves Final Completion of the Project. 21.5 The making and acceptance of Final Payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner except: a) Claims arising from unsettled liens or claims against the Contractor. b) Defective Work or materials appearing after Final Payment. c) Failure of the Contractor to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. d) As conditioned in the Performance Bond. e) Claims made prior to Final Payment which remain unsettled. f) Amounts due arising under Articles 18 and 28. g) Claims for recovery of overpayment based upon incorrect measurement, estimate, or certificate. 21.6 The making and acceptance of Final Payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those claims previously made in writing pursuant to paragraph 15.2 and not finally resolved. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 41 Revised 01/24 21.7 The Designer shall not authorize Final Payment until all of the Work under the Contract Documents has been certified by the Designer as completed, proper and suitable for occupancy and use, and has been approved by all federal, state and local agencies having jurisdiction. 21.8 The final Request for Payment shall be identified on its face as such and shall be presented by the Contractor to the Designer within thirty (30) days of completion of the Work. Final payment of the retained amount due the Contractor shall be made by the Owner within thirty (30) days after the later of (i) full and Final Completion of all Work required by the Contract Documents, and certification of such Work in accordance with paragraph 20.4; (ii) submission of the affidavits of other documentation required by Article 22; (iii) submission by the Contractor of a Request for Payment identified on its face as final and including the Designer's certification. ARTICLE 22. CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR AND SUPPLIER AFFIDAVIT 22.1 The Final Payment due the Contractor on account of the Contract Documents shall not become due until the Contractor has furnished to the Owner through the Designer: (A) an affidavit by the Contractor signed, sworn, and notarized to the effect that all payments for materials, services, or for any other reason in connection with the Work or performance of the Contract Documents have been satisfied and that no claims or liens exist against the Contractor in connection with the same; (B) affidavits from each Subcontractor and supplier signed, sworn, and notarized to the effect that (i) each such Subcontractor or supplier has been paid in full by the Contractor for all Work performed and materials supplied by him in connection with the Project, and (ii) that all payments for materials, services, and for any other reason in connection with the subcontract or supply contract have been satisfied and that no claims or liens exist against the Subcontractor or supplier in connection therewith; and (C) the written consent of the Contractor’s sureties to Final Payment. In the event that the Contractor cannot obtain an affidavit, as required above, from any Subcontractor or supplier, the Contractor shall state in the Contractor’s affidavit that no claims or liens exist against such Subcontractor or supplier to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, and that if any appear afterwards, the Contractor shall save the Owner harmless for all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, on account thereof. ARTICLE 23. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS 23.1 The Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement nor subcontract the Work in its entirety without the prior written consent of the Owner. Except as may be required under terms of the bonds required by the Contract Documents, no funds or sums of money due or to become due to the Contractor under the Contract Documents may be assigned. ARTICLE 24. MEASUREMENTS 24.1 Before ordering material or doing Work which is dependent for proper size or installation upon coordination with building conditions, the Contractor shall verify all dimensions and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. No consideration will be given for any claim based on differences between the actual dimensions and those indicated in the Contract Documents. Any discrepancies between the Contract Documents and the existing conditions shall be referred to the Designer for adjustment before any Work affected thereby is begun. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 42 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 25. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS 25.1 Within thirty (30) days after initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures the Contractor shall submit to the Designer and Owner for acceptance a current list of the names of Subcontractors and such other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for any and all portions of the Work. The Contractor shall provide this list at this time even if the Contractor was required to submit a list of proposed Subcontractors with the Contractor’s bid. The Designer shall promptly reply to the Contractor in writing stating whether or not the Owner or the Designer, after due investigation, has objection to any such proposed person or entity or if it needs additional information to evaluate the persons on the list. Failure of the Designer to reply within ten (10) days after the Contractor has furnished all required information shall constitute notice of no objection. The Contractor shall not contract with any such proposed person or entity to whom the Owner or the Designer has made reasonable objection. If the Designer or Owner has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity, the Contractor shall submit a substitute to whom the Owner and the Designer have no reasonable objection. The Contractor shall make no substitution for any Subcontractor, person, or entity previously allowed without first notifying the Designer and Owner in writing and no substitution may be made if the Owner or Designer makes a reasonable objection to such substitution. 25.2 The Contractor agrees that the terms of the Contract Documents, including all portions thereof, shall apply to all Subcontractors of the Contractor as if they were the Contractor, and that the Subcontractors of the Contractor shall, by means of their subcontracts, be bound by all the terms of the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Article 26 of these General Conditions. 25.3 Payments to Subcontractors shall be made in accordance with the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-134.1. ARTICLE 26. USE OF PREMISES 26.1 The Contractor shall confine apparatus, the storage of materials, the operations of workers, and the disposal of material to limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits, and directions of the Designer, if any. 26.2 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the Work to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety, intended performance, or configuration. 26.3 The Contractor shall enforce all of the Designer's instructions, including, but not limited to, those regarding signs, advertisements, fires, and smoking. ARTICLE 27. CUTTING, PATCHING AND FITTING 27.1 The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or to be received by Work shown in or which can be reasonably implied from the Contract Documents. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 43 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 28.1 The laws of the State of North Carolina shall apply to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret, or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or nonperformance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina, and it is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. In any dispute arising pursuant to the terms of this Agreement the Parties shall follow and abide by the Rules and Procedures for Orange County Design, Building Construction, Renovation, and Repair Projects. The policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). Regardless of the outcome of any dispute each Party shall be responsible for its own legal costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees. 28.2 Any person or firm that expressly or impliedly agrees to perform labor or services or to provide material, supplies, equipment, work, performance or payment bonds, insurance or indemnification for the construction of the Project or the Work shall be deemed a party to this Agreement solely for the purpose of this Article 28. The Contractor, by means of its subcontracts, shall specifically require its Subcontractors to be bound by this Article. ARTICLE 29. TAXES 29.1 The Contractor has included in the Contract Price and shall pay all taxes assessed by any authority on the Work or the labor and materials used therein. The Contractor shall maintain all tax records during the life of the Project and furnish the Owner with a complete listing of all taxes paid by taxing authority, invoice number, date, amount, etc. in a form acceptable to the Owner. The Contractor is required to maintain a file showing taxes paid on the Project for three (3) years after Final Payment or turn said documents over to the Owner for his files. 29.2 The following is a list of requirements to be followed by the Contractor in maintaining proper records and reporting the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax and Local Sales and Use Tax. The Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements outlined below, in order that the Owner may recover the amount of the tax permitted under the law. a) It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish the Owner documentary evidence showing the materials used and sales and use tax paid by the Contractor and each of his Subcontractors. Such evidence shall be transmitted to the Owner with each pay request regardless of whether taxes were paid in that period. b) The documentary evidence shall consist of a certified statement by the Contractor and each of the Contractor’s Subcontractors individually, showing total purchases of materials from each separate vendor and total sales and use taxes paid to each vendor. Certified statements must show the invoice number, or numbers, covered, and inclusive dates of such invoices. c) Materials used from Contractor's or Subcontractor's warehouse stock shall be shown in a certified statement at warehouse stock prices. d) The Contractor shall not be required to certify the Subcontractor's statements. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 44 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 30. OPERATION OF OWNER'S FACILITIES 30.1 The Contractor agrees that all Work done under the Contract Documents shall be carried on in such a manner so as to ensure the regular and continuous operation of the adjoining or adjacent facilities. The Contractor further agrees that the sequence of operations under the Contract Documents shall be scheduled and carried out so as to ensure said regular and continuous operation. The Contractor shall not close any areas of construction until so authorized by the Designer. The Contractor shall control operations to assure the least inconvenience to the public. Under all circumstances, safety shall be the most important consideration. ARTICLE 31. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY CLAUSE 31.1 It is specifically agreed between the parties executing the Agreement that, with the specific exception set forth paragraph 7.24 hereof, and that exception only, the Contract Documents and the provisions therein are not intended to make the public, or any member thereof, or any other individual or entity, a third-party beneficiary of the Agreement, or to authorize anyone not a party to the Contract Documents to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms of provisions of the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 32. MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES 32.1 All Work completed under the Contract Documents shall be measured by the Contractor using United States customary units of measurement. The method of measurement and computations to be used in determination of quantities of material furnished and of Work performed under the Contract Documents shall be those methods set forth in the Contract Documents or, if not specifically set forth therein, the method generally recognized as conforming to good engineering practice. ARTICLE 33. TERMINATION BY THE OWNER FOR CAUSE 33.1 If the Contractor fails to begin or complete the Work under the Contract Documents within the time specified, or fails to perform the Work with sufficient labor and equipment or with sufficient materials to insure the prompt completion of said Work, or shall perform the Work unsuitably or shall discontinue the prosecution of the Work for three (3) days, or if the Contractor shall become insolvent, be declared bankrupt, commit any act of bankruptcy or insolvency, allow any final judgment to stand against the Contractor or its affiliated companies unsatisfied for a period of forty-eight (48) hours, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or for any other cause whatsoever shall not carry on the Work in an acceptable manner, the Owner may give notice in writing to the Contractor and the Contractor’s sureties of such delay, neglect, or default, specifying the same, and if the Contractor within a period of three (3) days after such notice shall not proceed in good faith and with reasonable speed to correct such delay, neglect, or default in accordance with such notice, the Owner shall have full power and authority, to the extent permitted by law, without violating the Contract Documents, to take the prosecution of the Work out of the hands of the Contractor, to appropriate or use any or all materials and equipment at the Project as may be suitable and acceptable, and may enter into an agreement for the completion of the Work or pursue such other methods as in the Owner's opinion shall be necessary or appropriate for the completion of the Work in an acceptable Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 45 Revised 01/24 manner. All costs and charges incurred by the Owner in proceeding in accordance with the preceding sentence, including attorney's fees, and all costs incurred by the Owner in completing the Work shall be deducted from any money due or which becomes due the Contractor. If such costs and expenses incurred by the Owner shall be less than the sum which would have been payable under Contract Documents if it had been completed by the Contractor, then the Contractor shall be entitled to receive the difference, but if such costs and expenses shall exceed the sum which would have been payable under the Contract Documents, the Contractor and the Contractor’s surety shall be liable to the Owner for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 34. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION BY THE OWNER FOR CONVENIENCE 34.1 The Owner may, without cause, order the Contractor to terminate, suspend, delay, or interrupt the Work in whole or in part for such period of time as the Owner may determine. The Owner may terminate the Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to the Contractor for the Owner’s convenience and without further liability or obligation to the Owner. 34.2 If the Contractor is subsequently ordered by the Owner to resume the Work, any cost or expenses to which the Contractor may be entitled by reason of the suspension, delay, or interruption shall be recovered by means of a Change Order in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 hereof and the Contract Construction Schedule shall be adjusted in accordance with Article 13 hereof. 34.3 In the event of termination by the Owner under this Article, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive the reasonable and documented direct costs incurred prior to termination, including the cost of materials purchased for the Work which purchases cannot be canceled or which material cannot reasonably be used by the Contractor on other work, and the cost of closing down the Project in a safe and efficient manner, plus ten percent (10%) thereof for overhead and profit, subject to the following conditions: a) When the Contract is terminated before completion of all items of Work, payment shall be made for the actual number of units or items of Work completed at the applicable contract prices, or as mutually agreed for items of Work partially complete. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, the Owner shall have the authority to make such equitable adjustment as it deems warranted and the Final Payment shall be made accordingly. b) Reimbursement for organization of any Work and moving equipment to and from the job shall be considered when not otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents where the volume of completed Work is too small to compensate the Contractor for those expenses under unit prices. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, the Owner will have the authority to make such equitable adjustments as it deems warranted and the Final Payment will be made accordingly. c) Materials obtained by the Contractor for the Work that have been inspected and accepted by the Designer and that are not incorporated in the Work shall, at the request of the Contractor, be purchased from the Contractor at the Contractor's actual cost as shown by receipted bills and actual costs records at such points of delivery as may be determined by the Owner. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 46 Revised 01/24 d) No payment shall be made by Owner to Contractor except as herein above provided. No claim for loss of anticipated profits shall be considered or allowed. e) Termination of the Contract shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for any completed portion of the Work nor shall it relieve his sureties of their obligation for and concerning any just claims arising out of the Work performed. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any other compensation, including compensation for lost profit, lost opportunity, or any other direct or consequential cost, loss, or damage. f) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party that obligations pursuant to this Agreement are made impossible due to declarations of emergency by Orange County or by North Carolina due to events directly impacting Orange County. Both parties shall remain responsible for all payment and performance due up to the receipt of such notice, but shall have no further obligation or responsibility beyond that date provided the terminating party has taken all reasonable steps to complete the performance of its obligations. ARTICLE 35 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM 35.1 The Contractor shall at all times comply with the Orange County Minority Business Enterprise Policy. All documentation substantiating compliance with the requirements of this program shall be delivered to the Owner as stipulated in the Contract Documents. A copy of the Orange County Minority Business Enterprise Policy is included in the Project Manual. ARTICLE 36 E-VERIFY AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES 36.1 By executing the Agreement Contractor affirms Contractor, its agents and subcontractors, are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. 36.2 This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. 36.3 By executing the Agreement Contractor certifies that Contractor has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. 36.4 By executing the Agreement Contractor certifies that Contractor has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. ARTICLE 37 GENERAL 37.1 If any provision of the Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 47 Revised 01/24 37.2 The titles to Articles herein are for convenience only, are not substantive parts of the General Conditions, and are not to be considered in interpreting the Contract Documents. END OF GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION—EXHIBIT 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR ORANGE COUNTY DESIGN, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR PROJECTS RULE 1. INITIATING MEDIATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES A. Purpose of Mandatory Settlement Conferences. Pursuant to G.S. §143-128(f1) and 143- 135.26(11), these Rules are promulgated to implement a mediated settlement program designed to focus the parties’ attention on settlement rather than on claim preparation and to provide an opportunity for orderly settlement negotiations to take place. Nothing herein is intended to limit or prevent the parties from engaging in settlement procedures voluntarily at any time prior to or during commencement of the dispute resolution process. B. Initiating the Dispute Resolution Process 1. Any party to a County public construction contract (referred to herein generally as the “Contract”) governed by Article 8. Ch. 143 of the General Statutes and identified in G.S. § 143- 128(f1) and who is a party to a dispute arising out of the Contract and the construction process in which the amount in controversy is at least $15,000 may submit a written request to the County for mediation of the dispute. 2. Prior to submission of a written request for mediation to the County, the party requesting mediation should give notice of any and all claims in accordance with their respective contracts, obtain decisions on the claims as required or allowed by their respective contracts, and attempt to resolve the dispute according to the terms and conditions in their respective contracts. The Mediator may adjourn any mediated settlement conference if the Mediator believes, in his or her sole discretion, that the parties have not satisfied all of the terms and conditions of their respective contracts and that doing so will enhance the prospects for a negotiated settlement. C. Condition Precedent to Litigation. Before any party to a Contract may commence a civil action against the County seeking remedies for breach or non-performance of the Contract by the County, said party must first initiate the dispute resolution process under these rules and attend and participate in good faith in the mediated settlement conference. RULE 2. SELECTION OF MEDIATOR A. Mediator Listing. A List of Mediators acceptable to the County is maintained by the County Attorney and that list is incorporated by reference into these Rules. B. Selection of Mediator. The party requesting mediation shall select a Mediator from the List of Mediators and shall file, with the County, a Notice of Selection of Mediator within 21 days of the request for mediation. Such notice shall state the name, address, and phone number of the Mediator selected. If Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 the Mediator selected is not available or declines to participate for any reason, the requesting party shall select another person from the List of Mediators. If the party requesting mediation does not select and designate a mediator within 21 days of the request for mediation, the County shall have the right in its absolute discretion to appoint a mediator from its List of Mediators. C. Disqualification of Mediator. Any party may request replacement of the Mediator for good cause. Nothing in this provision shall preclude Mediators from disqualifying themselves. RULE 3. THE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE A. Where Conference is to be Held. Unless all parties and the Mediator otherwise agree, the mediated settlement conference shall be held in county seat of Orange County. The Mediator shall be responsible for reserving a place, making arrangements for the conference, and giving timely notice of the time and location of the conference to all attorneys, unrepresented parties and other persons or entities required to attend. B. When Conference is to be Held. The mediation shall be completed within 90 days after selection of the Mediator unless all parties to the mediation agree to a different schedule. C. Request to Accelerate or Extend Deadline for Completion. Any party or the Mediator may request the County to accelerate or extend the deadline for completion of the conference. Such request shall state the reasons the acceleration or extension is sought and shall be served by the moving party upon the other parties and the Mediator. Objections to the request must be promptly communicated to the County and to the Mediator. The County, with the concurrence of the designated Mediator, may grant the request by adjusting the time for completion of the conference. D. Recesses. The Mediator may recess the mediation conference at any time and may set times for reconvening. If the Mediator determines the time and place where the conference is to reconvene before the conference is recessed, no further notice is required to persons present at the conference. E. Project Delay. The mediated settlement conference that results from a construction contract dispute shall not be cause for the delay of the construction project. RULE 4. DUTIES OF PARTIES AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN FORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS A. Attendance. 1. All parties to the dispute must designate an official representative to attend the mediation. 2. “Attendance” means physical attendance, not by telephone or other electronic means. Any attendee representing a party must have authority from that party to bind it to any agreement reached as a result of the mediation. 3. Attorneys representing parties may attend the mediation, but are not required to do so. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 4. Sureties and insurance company representatives are required to physically attend the mediation unless the Mediator and all of the other parties to the mediation excuse their attendance or consent to their attendance by telephone or other electronic means. 5. The parties who attend a duly scheduled mediation conference shall have the right to recover their share of the Mediator’s compensation from any party or parties who fail to attend the conference without good cause. B. Finalizing Agreement. If an agreement is reached in the conference, the terms of the agreement shall be confirmed in writing and signed by all parties. C. Payment of Mediation Fee: Mediation Fees charged by the Mediator shall be paid in accordance with G.S. § 143-128(f1). D. Failure to Compensate Mediator. Any party’s failure to compensate the Mediators in accordance with G.S. § 143-128(f1) shall subject that party to a withholding by the County of said amount of money from the party’s payment or any other moneys owed by that party to the County. Should the County fail to compensate the Mediator, it shall hereby be subject to a civil cause of action from the Mediator for the County’s portion of the Mediator’s total fee as required by G.S. § 143-128(f1). RULE 5. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF MEDIATORS A. Authority of Mediator. 1.Control of Conference. The Mediator shall at all times be in control of the conference and the procedures to be followed. 2.Private Consultation. The Mediator may communicate privately with any participant or counsel prior to and during the conference. The fact that private communications have occurred with a participant shall be disclosed to all other participants at the beginning of the conference. 3.Scheduling the Conference. The Mediator shall make a good faith effort to schedule the conference at a time that is convenient with the participants, attorneys and Mediator. In the absence of agreement, the Mediator shall select the date for the conference. 4.Determining good cause for a party’s failure to appear at a scheduled mediation conference. B.Duties of Mediator. 1.The Mediator shall define and describe the following at the beginning of the conference: a.The process of mediation. b.The difference between mediation and other forms of conflict resolution. c.The costs of the mediated settlement conference. d.That the mediated settlement conference is not a trial, the Mediator is not a judge, and the parties retain their legal rights if they do not reach settlement; however, the Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 Mediator will advise all parties that failure to appear at mediation without good cause may result in imposition of sanctions and may be asserted as a bar to lawsuits by claimants who have failed to exhaust this administrative remedy. e.The circumstances under which the Mediator may meet and communicate privately with any of the parties or with any other person. f.Whether and under what conditions communications with the Mediator will be held in confidence during the conference. g.The inadmissibility of conduct and statements as provided by G.S. §7A-38.1(1). h.The duties and responsibilities of the Mediator and the participants. i.That any agreement reached will be reached by mutual consent. 2. Disclosure: The Mediator has a duty to be impartial and to advise all participants of any possible bias, prejudice or partiality. 3. Declaring Impasse: The Mediator may determine at any time during the mediation conference that an impasse exists and that the conference should end. 4. Reporting Results of Conference. The Mediator shall submit a written report to the County and the other parties within 10 days of the conference stating whether or not the parties reached an agreement. The Mediator’s report shall indicate the absence of any party from the mediated settlement conference without permission or good cause. 5. Scheduling and Holding the Conference. It is the duty of the Mediator to schedule the conference and conduct it prior to the deadline of completion set by the rules. The Mediator shall strictly observe deadlines for completion of the conference unless said time limit is changed by agreement of the parties. RULE 6. COSTS AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEDIATOR The Parties shall compensate the Mediator for mediation services at the rate proposed by the Mediator and agreed to by the parties at the time the Mediator is selected. The Parties shall be jointly responsible for the Mediator’s costs and expenses subject to Rule 4.C. above. Each Party is responsible for its own costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to the Meiation. RULE 7. RULE MAKING These Rules may be amended by the County at any time. Amendments will not affect mediations where claims or requests for mediation have been filed at the time the amendment takes effect. RULE 8. DEFINITIONS A. “County” shall mean Orange County North Carolina. B. “Project Designer” is that person or firm stipulated as project designer in the Contract Documents for the project. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 C. “Claim” is a demand or assertion by a party seeking adjustment or interpretation of Contract terms, payment of money, extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract. The term “Claim” also includes other disputes and matters in question between the parties to a Contract involved in the County’s building construction renovation and repair projects arising out of or relating to the Contract or the construction process. Claims must be initiated by a written notice. The responsibility to substantiate Claims shall rest with the party making the Claim. D. “Good Cause” generally includes any circumstance beyond the control of a party, which prevents that party from meeting obligations. When good cause is asserted as an excuse for a party’s failure to appear at a mediation conference or to otherwise comply with the requirements of these Rules, the Mediator, in his or her sole discretion, will determine whether good cause exists to excuse the party’s failure to appear or otherwise comply with these rules. RULE 9. TIME LIMITS A. Any time limit provided for by these Rules may be waived or extended at the sole discretion of the County, if no Mediator has been selected, and at the discretion of the County with concurrence of the Mediator if a Mediator has been selected. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 2501 HOMESTEAD RD.CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516209.44 KW-DC / 150 KW-ACPROJECT TEAM:ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:WILDE ENGINEERINGJAY KISER, PENC LICENSE #04975716905 NORTHCROSS DRIVE, SUITE #100HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078SOLAR DESIGNER-BUILD CONTRACTORPISGAH ENERGYEVAN BECKA - PRESIDENT53 ASHELAND AVE. SUITE 103ASHEVILLE, NC 28801STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (RACKING CONSULTANT)PANELCLAW16900 OSGOOD STREET, SUITE #2023NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845OWNER:ORANGE COUNTY300 WEST TRYON STREETP.O. BOX 8181HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICESSOLAR PVWILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINACOVER SHEETE-001Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS1.INTRODUCTIONA.CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL A COMPLETE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AS OUTLINEDIN THE DRAWINGS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES ANDSTANDARDS.B.CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE INSTALLING SIMILAR SYSTEMS AND MUST BE CAPABLE OFCOMPLETING THIS PROJECT IN A TIMELY FASHION AND WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIPAND MATERIALS.C.INSTALLER/CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE A NABCEP CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER ON THE INSTALLATION CREWIN SUPERVISORY ROLE.D.FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SPECIFICATION, OBJECTIVES, AND TECHNICAL DETAILS, SUBMITQUESTIONS TO ORANGE COUNTY.2.GENERALA.THE WORK COVERED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTS OF FURNISHING ALL SUPERVSION, LABOR,EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES AS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORYOPERATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.C.CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES.D.ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEW AND SHALL BE LISTED BY THE UNDERWRITER'SLABORATORIES, INC. OR BY A STATE APPROVED THIRD PARTY TESTING AGENCY FOR THE USE INTENDEDWHERE A STANDARD FOR SUCH MATERIALS AND USE EXISTS. ALL ITEMS OF THE SAME TYPE ANDRATING SHALL BE IDENTICAL AND OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER.E.CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND CATALOG DATA IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT (PDF) FORALL ITEMS IN THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RACEWAYS, BOXES, FITTINGS,CONDUCTORS, WIRING DEVICES, SAFETY SWITCHES, DISCONNECTS, TRANSFORMERS, PANELBOARDS,SWITCHBOARDS, RACKING, MODULES, INVERTERS, ETC. FOR APPROVAL AS APPLICABLE FOR THEPROJECT. ONE COMPLETE SET OF APPROVED SUBMITTALS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT THE JOB SITE.F.ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE BASIS OF DESIGN,INCLUDING PROVIDING MAINTENANCE ACCESS, CLEARANCE, CONDUIT, WIRING, REPLACEMENT OFOTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS, BUILDING ALTERATIONS, METHODS, ETC., SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THEORIGINAL BASE BID. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT WILL BEAPPROVED AFTER BIDS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AND ALL COSTS WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THECONTRACTOR. CREDITS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER WHERE SUCH EQUIPMENT AND METHODSRESULT IN LESS EXPENSE TO THE CONTRACTOR.G.ONE COMPLETE SET OF THE LATEST CONSTRUCTION PLANS OF ALL TRADES SHALL BE MAINTAINED ATTHE JOB SITE. IN ADDITION, ALL ADDENDUMS, BULLETINS, AND/OR SKETCHES SHALL BE INCORPORATEDINTO THE ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AS THE JOB PROGRESSES.I.THE CONDUIT AND NEUTRAL SYSTEM SHALL BE GROUNDED AT THE MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT ASREQUIRED PER NEC.J.WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR CONTINUITY AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. FAULTY WIRINGSHALL BE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURECOMMISSIONING REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS.K.PROVIDE ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING FOR INSTALLATION OF WORK AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE DONE.M.UPON COMPLETION OF WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL PRESENT ENGINEER WITH CERTIFICATE OFAPPROVAL FROM LOCAL INSPECTOR AND/OR AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE WORK WILL BEAPPROVED FOR FINAL PAYMENT.N.CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL WORK AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR EFFECTIVETHE DATE THE PROJECT IS ACCEPTED BY THE OWNER. ANY IMPERFECT MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIPSHALL BE REPLACED WITHOUT ADDED COST TO THE PROJECT.O.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL FIELD VERIFICATION.P.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT.Q.IT SHALL NOT BE THE INTENT OF ISSUED PLANS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS TO SHOW EVERY MINORDETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR IS EXPECTED TO FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL NECESSARYITEMS FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATING SYSTEM.R.THE WORD "PROVIDE" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH, FABRICATE, ERECT, CONNECT,AND COMPLETELY INSTALL SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION. ALL LABOR, PRODUCTOPTIONS, ACCESSORIES AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS REQUIRED SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THISWORK TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.S.THE WORD "CONNECT" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE (SEE DEFINITION ABOVE) ALLDISCONNECTING MEANS, OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AND WIRING REQUIRED TO PLACE THEEQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION AND TO COMPLY WITH CODEREQUIREMENTS.T.IF DURING THE COURSE OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR DISCOVERS A PROBLEM WITH THE PERFORMANCEOF THE INSTALLATION RELATIVE TO THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE NEC, OR OTHER CODES ORREQUIREMENTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY BRING THE PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OFTHE SOLAR DESIGNER AND/OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OFTHE WORK.U.WHERE THERE ARE CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALLBRING THE ISSUE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OFTHE WORK OR ORDERING ANY MATERIALS. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS SHALL BE WARRANTED WITHOUT ACHANGE TO THE PROJECT SCOPE.W.EXISTING ROOF WARRANTIES MUST REMAIN INTACT.3.WORK INCLUDED/SCOPE OF WORKA.WORK INCLUDES ALL ENGINEERING, DESIGN, MATERIALS, LABOR, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC PANELS,BREAKERS, SERVICES, PERMITS, AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO INSTALL COMPLETE PHOTOVOLTAIC(PV) SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED HEREINAFTER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WORK INCLUDED INTHIS SPECIFICATION.B.B. SCOPE OF WORK SHALL SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE RETAINING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR FINALSEALED PV DRAWINGS BASED ON SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL EQUIPMENT. THIS SHALL BE AT THECONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.C.PRE AND POST INSTALLATION STRUCTURAL ENGINEER APPROVAL LETTERS FOR THE MODULEMOUNTING SYSTEM, IF REQUIRED BY THE AHJ, ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.E.THE SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ALL LOCAL SEISMIC AND WIND LOAD REQUIREMENTS.F.ALL PERMITS AND SUBMITTALS REQUIRED BY LOCAL BUILDING COMMISSIONS, AND LOCAL UTILITY.G.ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRIC AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET.H.ALL APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS SHALL BE MET.I.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL AND LABOR AS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THELOCAL UTILITY REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS EVEN WHEN NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.4.WARRANTIESA.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS WARRANTED. PROVIDE AMINIMUM ONE YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY.B.ALL METALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PVMODULES AND ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURES SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST DEGRADATION FOR THELIFETIME OF THE SYSTEMC.ALL EXPOSED QUICK CONNECT WIRING SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST UV DEGRADATION FOR APERIOD OF 20 YEARS.D.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE A LICENSED GENERAL CONTACTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IN NORTHCAROLINA.E.PROVIDE A COPY OF CONTRACTOR'S QAQC PROGRAM AND SAFETY PROGRAM WITH BID.F.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND.G.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A BID BOND.H.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IF REQUESTED.5.QUALITY ASSURANCEE.ALL WORK IS TO BE INSPECTED BY THE QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM FROM PISGAH ENERGY.CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ROOFTOP ACCESS, OPEN ALL ELETRICAL EQUIPMENT, JUNCTION BOXES,PANELS, AND PROVIDE PHOTOS AS REQUESTED.6.GENERAL MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSA.ALL MATERIALS THAT ARE USED OUTDOORS SHALL BE SUNLIGHT AND UV RESISTANT.B.MATERIALS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE TEMPERATURES TO WHICH THEY ARE EXPOSED.C.DISSIMILAR MATERIALS SHOULD BE ISOLATED FROM ONE ANOTHER USING NON-CONDUCTIVE SHIMS,WASHERS OR OTHER METHODS.D.METALS SHALL BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL OR ANODIZED ALUMINUM.E.ALUMINUM SHALL NOT BE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CONCRETE MATERIALS.F.STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT ALUMINUM, 6061 OR 6063. STRUCTURALMEMBERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE STEEL AS NOTED.G.ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE RATED FOR THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE RATINGS NECESSARYFOR THE APPLICATION.H.ALL REQUIRED OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM ANDACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE. EACH SHALL HAVE TRIP RATINGS NO GREATER THAT THE DE-RATEDAMPERAGE OF THE CONDUCTOR IT PROTECTS.I.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETE WITH THE MINIMUM OF IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.J.THE AREA SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.K.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED IN A "WORKMAN LIKE MANNER".L.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUAL.M.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT AFFECTING EXISTING PIPING AND/OR WIRES.N.ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS SHALL BE FULLY TIGHTENED SECURED AND STRAINRELIEVED AS APPROPRIATE.O.ALL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.P.ALL CABLES, CONDUIT, EXPOSED CONDUCTORS, AND ELECTRICAL BOXES SHOULD BE SECURED ANDSUPPORTED ACCORDING TO CODE REQUIREMENTS.Q.COMPLETELY ADEQUATE HOUSING SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL MATERIALS STORED ON JOB SITE.ONLY CONDUIT MAY BE STORED OUTSIDE, BUT NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.R.SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL CONFORM TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUALS ANDAPPROVED PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.S.ALL INSTALLATIONS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED OSHA REQUIREMENTS.T.SYSTEM SWITCHING AND METERING EQUIPMENT SHALL HAVE CONVENIENT ACCESS FOR RESETTING ORREPAIR DURING ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, AND REGULAR MONITORING FOR DATA RETRIEVAL.U.FOR MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE TEMPORARY ROOF MEMBRANE PROTECTION WHERE STORINGMATERIALS ON THE ROOF AND IN HAVY TRAFFIC AREAS USED FOR INSTALLATION WHERE WALKPADSARE NOT INSTALLED. REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO THE ROOF MEMBRANE IMMEDIATELY.7.DISCONNECTSA.DISCONNECT SWITCHES SHALL BE HEAVY-DUTY TYPE IN NEMA 3R ENCLOSURES, UNLESS OTHERWISENOTED, FUSED OR NON-FUSED AS INDICATED. SWITCHES SHALL HAVE REJECTION-TYPE FUSE CLIPS.SWITCHES SHALL BE BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, OR APPROVED EQUAL.B.FUSES LESS THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS RK5, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME-DELAY WITH INDICATION.C.FUSES GREATER THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS J, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME-DELAY WITH INDICATION.D.A SET OF 3 SPARE FUSES OF EACH SIZE AND TYPE SHALL BE PROVIDED.E.FUSES SUPPLYING AC SOURCE LOAD FROM INVERTER SYSTEMS SHALL BE REVERSE FEED CAPABLE.8.MOUNTING SYSTEMSA.THE MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL RESULT IN THE INSTALLATION OF A PV SYSTEM THAT MEETS ALL LOCALSEISMIC AND WIND REQUIREMENTS.B.BALLASTED SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON PANEL CLAW FR10 RACKING SYSTEM. ALTERNATE RACKINGMANUFACTURERS INCLUDE UNIRAC AND PEGASUS.C.PITCHED ROOFTOP SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON IRON-RIDGE XR FLUSH MOUNT. APPROVEDALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS ARE UNIRAC, AND SNAPNRACK.D.CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THE RACKING SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION IS COMPATIBLEWITH THE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOLAR PANEL USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.E.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC CONTENT.F.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD HAVE A RECENTLY COMPLETED DNV BANKABILITY REPORT.G.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, DESIGN FOR RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST HAVE COMPLETEDBOUNDARY LAYER WIND TUNNEL TESTING WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.H.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE RAIL BASED AND DESIGNED SUCHTHAT THE SOLAR PANEL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE LOAD PATH THAT REISIST THEINTERCONNECTION FORCE UNLESS THE PANELS HAVE BEEN EVALUATED OR TESTED FOR SUCH LOADING.I.FOR BALLASTED SYSEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDE INTEGRATED PROTECTIONPADS WITH FRICTION TESTING REPORTS.J.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM MAIN FASTENING HARDWARE PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDENYLON TOQUE PATCH OR SIMILAR PREVAILING TORQUE LOCKING ELEMENTK.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST INCLUDE 4 CONNECTIONS PER MODULE ALL ATTACHING TO THEAIRY POINTS OF THE LONG SIDE OF THE MODULE FLANGE.L.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, ANY REQUIRED MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE VISIBLE (FORINSPECTION PUPOSES) IN THE WALKWAYS OR ALONG THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EDGES OF THEARRAYS WITHOUT REQUIRING MODULES TO BE MOVED.M.RACKING SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SITE CONSIDERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT. SPECIALATTENTION SHALL BE PAID TO MINIMIZING THE RISK FROM EXPOSED FASTENERS, SHARP EDGES, ANDPOTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE MODULE OR SUPPORT STRUCTURES. CORROSION RESISTANCE ANDDURABILITY OF THE MECHANICAL HARDWARE SHALL BE EMPHASIZED. THE USE OF FERROUS METALS,WOODS, OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.N.ON MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE AND INSTALL SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN MOUNTING SYSTEM ROOFCONTACT POINTS AND ROOF SURFACE. SLIP SHEETS SHOULD EXTEND MIN. 2” PAST CONTACT POINT INALL DIRECTIONS. SLIP SHEETS WILL BE THE SAME MATERIAL, THICKNESS, AND COLOR AS THE ROOFMATERIAL.O.FOR BALLASTED RACKING, USE CONCRETE PAVER BLOCKS FOR BALLESTED PV PANELS THAT MEETSPECIFICATIONS IN ASTM C1884P.MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING ROOFWARRANTY INTACT.9.INVERTERA.APPROVED MANUFACTURERS FOR INVERTERS INCLUDE SOLAREDGE. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAMFOR EXACT SPECIFICATIONS. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.B.INVERTERS SHALL BE FACTORY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE, AND RESULTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE O& M MANUAL.C.ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL RAPID SHUTDOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THECURRENTLY ADOPTED VERSION OF THE NEC.D.ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL MONITORING AND MODULE LEVEL DC-DCOPTIMIZATION.E.INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH INTERGRAL DC GROUND FAULT DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION.F.INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH MONITORED AD AND DC SURGE PROTECTION.G.THE INVERTER SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CEC RATED EFFICIENCY OF 97%.H.INSTALLATION SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE UL 1699B, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547-2018, 2020 NEC CODE, ANDFCC PART 15 CLASS A STANDARDS AND ADDENDA DATED PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE PURCHASEORDER FOR THIS PROCUREMENT.J.SOLAREDGE C651U OPTIMIZERS SHALL BE USED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PLANS. NOSUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAM.K.THE INVERTER SYSTEM SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE SOLAREDGE WEB BASED MONITORING PORTALVIA HARDWIRED CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING LOCAL AREA NETWORK. A MONITORING LOGIN WITHFULL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PROJECT OWNER AND/OR OWNERS AGENT.L.ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE INVERTER PER THE MANUFACTURER'SDOCUMENTATION, MAKING NOTE OF RECOMMENDED TERMINATIONS, TORQUE VALUE, AND BOLTSTACK UP DETAILS IF PROVIDED. ALL BUSS BARS, CONDUCTORS, AND TERMINATION SHALL BE CLEANEDPRIOR TO MAKING THE CONNECTION.M.INVERTERS SHALL BE STORED PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.N.INVERTERS ON SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST FACING WALLS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SHADE COVERS ORAWNING TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE AND COMPONENT LIFE. SHADE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BESUBMITTED TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT FOR REVIEW.10.COMBINER BOXA.PROVIDE COMBINER BOX(ES) FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR THEARRAY CONFIGURATION INSTALLED.B.COMBINER BOXES: RATED FOR 1000 V DC; CURRENT RATINGS SUITABLE FOR CONNECTED STRINGS;EQUIPPED WITH FUSEHOLDERS.C.FUSEHOLDERS: TOUCH-SAFE; SUITABLE TO ACCEPT FUSES INDICATED.D.NUMBER OF INPUT CIRCUITS: AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS.E.ENCLOSURE: NEMA 250, TYPE 3R, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.11.MODULESA.BASIS OF DESIGN FOR PV MODULES IS SEG SEG-595-BTA-BG 595W. ALTERNATE MODULEMANUFACURERS INCLUDE: MISSION SOLAR, SILFAB SOLAR, QCELLS, TRINA SOLAR, JA SOLAR, AND REC.B.PV MODULE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERALDIRECT PAY INCENTIVE.B.THE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY UNDERWRITER LABORATORIES (UL) STANDARD61730.C.PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE TESTED IN THE FACTORY FOR DESIGN PERFORMANCE.D.BIDDERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENTATION FROMMANUFACTURERS ARE BEING USED.E.PV MODULES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 10-YEAR MATERIAL WARRANTY AND A MINIMUM POWEROUTPUT GUARANTEE OF 93% OF THEIR STC RATED POWER AT YEAR 10 AND 84% OF THEIR STC RATEDPOWER AT YEAR 30.12.SYSTEM ELECTRICALA.DC SERIES STRING HOME-RUN CIRCUITS MUST PAIR CONNECTORS THAT MATCH EXACTLY TO WHAT ISINSTALLED ON THE MODULES. NO "COMPATIBLE" LABELED CONNECTORS PERMITTED. ORIGINALWARRANTY AND LISTING FROM THE CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER MUST BE MAINTAINED.B.ADAPTER INTERCONNECTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE APPLICABLE TO MATCH CONNECTORS BETWEENMODULES AND DC OPTIMIZERS, SHOULD CONNECTORS NOT MATCH.C.CONDUCTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT NO CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO STANDING WATER.D.ON THE DIRECT CURRENT SIDE, ALL WIRING SHALL BE LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM OPERATINGVOLTAGE OF THE DC SYSTEM AND TEMPERATURE RATING OF 90°C WET LOCATIONS. ALL CURRENTCARRYING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT/RACEWAY, EXCLUDING MODULEINTERCONNECTIONS AND CONNECTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL MODULE STRINGS TO THE COMBINERBOXES.13.RACEWAYA.CONDUIT SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY ALLIED, WHEATLAND, REPUBLIC CONDUIT, WESTERN TUBE, ORAPPROVED EQUIVALENT.B.FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS, CONDUIT SHALL BE ZINC COATED EMT EXCEPT WHERE NOT PERMITTED BYCODE OR WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS.C.FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS, USE IMC OR SCHEDULE 40 PVC. SCHEDULE 40 PVC WILL BE PERMITTEDONLY FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS LESS THAN 4 FT IN LENGTH AND WHERE NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICALDAMAGE. FITTINGS FOR OUTDOOR CONDUITS SHALL BE WATER-TIGHT. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVEINSULATED THROATS.D.EMT FITTINGS SHALL BE COMPRESSION GLAND TYPE, OF MALLEABLE STEEL. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVEINSULATED THROATS. CAST, SET SCREW, OR INDENTER TYPE FITTINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALLFITTINGS FOR EMT SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL.E.USE SCHEDULE 40 PVC BELOW GRADE, CONCRETE SLABS, IN DUCTBANKS.F.ALL INTERIOR RACEWAYS SHALL RUN CONCEALED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL RUNS SHALL BENEAT AND SQUARE.G.LOW VOLTAGE CABLING NOT SPECIFIED TO BE INSTALLED IN CONDUIT, SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A CABLETRAY SYSTEM OR J-HOOK SYSTEM CONSISTING OF MINIMUM 3/4" DIAMETER HOOKS LOCATED ON 3'-0"CENTERS IN ALL ACCESSIBLE CEILINGS. WHERE THERE ARE INACCESSIBLE CEILINGS, PROVIDE CONDUITFOR ENTIRE LENGTH OF INACCESSIBILITY.H.RACEWAY PENETRATIONS THROUGH FLOOR SLABS AND FIRE-RATED WALLS SHALL BE FILLED WITHIMPERVIOUS, NON-SHRINK GROUT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE, WATER,AND DUST. ALL ROOFTOP CONDUIT PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROPERLY BOOTED OR FLASHED ANDSHALL MEET THE ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING WARRANTIES INTACT.I.SUPPORT ALL CONDUIT WITH STRAPS AND CLAMPS.J.ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE RUN PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDING LINES, WHETHER EXPOSED ORNOT AND SUPPORTED FROM STRUCTURE AND PROPERLY SECURED.H.ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON PITCHED ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) UNISTRUTATTACHED TO STANDING SEAMS USING S5! U SEAM CLAMPS OR EQUIVALENT.N.ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON FLAT ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) FIXED STRUTPYRAMIDS. PROVIDE COMPATIBLE SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN ROOF MEMBRANE AND PYRAMIDS.K.WHERE CONDUITS PASS THROUGH A BUILDING EXPANSION JOINT, PROVIDE GALVANIZED EXPANSIONFITTINGS WITH BONDING JUMPERS.L.MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE SHALL BE 3/4".M.PROVIDE PULL BOXES, SUCH THAT NO SINGLE CONDUIT RUN HAS BENDS IN EXCESS OF 360°. PULLBOXES SHALL BE SUITABLE AND APPROVED FOR THE INTENDED USE.N.ALL CONDUITS INSTALLED UNDERGROUND OR IN CONCRETE SHALL HAVE JOINTS MADE WATERTIGHT BYUSE OF POLYETRA-FLUOROETHYLENE TAPE.O.THE USE OF AC OR NM CABLE IS NOT PERMITTED.P.LIQUID-TIGHT METAL CONDUIT SHALL ONLY BE USED FOR FINAL CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT AND ALLOTHER ROTATING AND VIBRATING EQUIPMENT, MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4'-0". LIQUID-TIGHT METALCONDUIT SHALL BE PERMITTED IN CONCEALED AREAS WHERE ALLOWED PER CODE.Q.PROVIDE 'PV SOURCE CIRCUIT' LABELS ON CONDUIT EVERY 10 FEET AS REQUIRED PER CODE.I.ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING EXPANSION JOINTS IN CONDUIT RUNSAS NEEDED.J.PVC CONDUIT MAY BE USED IN DIRECT BURIAL APPLICATIONS.14.OUTLET BOXESA.JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES SHALL BE CODE GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL. ACCEPTED MANUFACTURERSSHALL BE STEEL CITY (THOMAS & BETTS), RACO, CROUSE-HINDS, APPLETON (EMERSON), OR APPROVEDEQUIVALENT.B.ALL EXTERIOR BOXES SHALL BE NEMA 3R OR BETTER.15.CONDUCTORS:A.CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHWIRE (SIMPULL), ENCORE (SUPERSLICK), UNITEDCOPPER (SLK), CERRO (SLP), OR APPROVED EQUAL, "PRE-LUBRICATED" BY THE MANUFACTURER.B.ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER PV WIRE, RATED 90° C WET/DRY EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISENOTED OR REQUIRED BY U.L. OR OTHER CODES. ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE PV WIRE STRANDEDFOR #10 AWG.C.ALL AC COPPER CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SINGLE INSULATED CONDUCTOR, THHN/THWN-2. SIZES #10AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE SOLID, SIZES #8 AWG AND LARGER SHALL BE STRANDED.D.ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPERE.BRANCH CIRCUITS SHALL NOT BE SMALLER THAN #12 AWG. CONTROL WIRING MAY BE #14 AWG.F.AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED BLACK/RED/BLUE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS ANDBROWN/ORANGE/YELLOW FOR 277/480 VOLT SYSTEMS FOR A, B, AND C PHASES, RESPECTIVELY.NEUTRAL SHALL BE WHITE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS AND NATURAL GRAY FOR 277/480 VOLTSYSTEMS. GROUND CONDUCTOR SHALL BE GREEN ON ALL SYSTEMS.G.DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED RED/BLACK/GREEN FOR POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, AND GROUND,RESPECTIVELY.H.PV SYSTEM DC CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT ALL ACCESSIBLE POINTS OFTERMINATION, CONNECTION, AND SPLICES AS REQUIRED PER NEC 690.31(B)(1).I.ALL AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IN CONDUIT.J.SPLICES IN #10 AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE MADE UP WITH CRIMPED CONNECTORS WITH INSULATINGCAPS (NO TAPE) OR WIRENUTS (MAXIMUM OF 3 CONDUCTORS UNDER ANY CONNECTOR OR WIRENUT).LARGER WIRE SHALL USE SPLIT BOLTS OR BOLTED CLAMPS.K.ALL WIRING LUGS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREAKERS,PANELBOARD/SWITCHBOARD LUGS, SAFETY SWITCH LUGS, MOTOR STARTER LUGS, TRANSFORMERSLUGS, WIRING DEVICE TERMINALS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT LUGS/TERMINALS SHALL BE RATED FOR USEWITH 75 DEGREE INSULATED CONDUCTORS AT THEIR 75 DEGREE AMPACITY AND SHALL BE SIZED ANDSELECTED TO MATCH THE CONDUCTOR SIZE AND MATERIAL.L.CIRCUIT SPLICES SHALL NOT BE MADE ON DEVICE TERMINALS.M.WIRE WITHIN PANELBOARDS SHALL BE NEATLY TRAINED, SQUARED, BUNCHED, AND TAGGED.N.ALL CONDUCTORS INSTALLED IN VERTICAL RACEWAYS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT INTERVALS ASREQUIRED PER NEC 300-19.O.GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT PER NEC ARTICLE 250. BOND WHERE CONDUITS ENTER ENCLOSURE THROUGHCONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS. ALL FLEX, INCLUDING FIXTURE TAPS, SHALL INCLUDE GREEN GROUNDINGCONDUCTOR, #12 AWG MINIMUM. PROVIDE GREEN INSULATED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORIN EACH CONDUIT, SIZED PER NEC 250-122.P.CURRENT LIMITERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE PV DISCONNECT AND POINT OF INTERCONNECTIONARE SEPARATED BY A DISTANCE GREATER THAN 10 FEET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 705.31.Q.ALL AMPACITIES OF CONDUCTORS ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT SHALL BE CALCULATED AT A MAXIMUM OF75°C INSULATION RATING OR THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF THE TERMINATION, WHICHEVER IS LOWERAS PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(16).R.WIRENUTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED FOR AUXILIARY CIRCUITS. IF USED, ALL WIRENUTS ARE TO BE SILICONEFILLED, EQUIVALENT TO IDEAL BLUE, AND INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS BY AQUALIFIED/CERTIFIED PERSON. WIRENUTS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED ALONG THE PATH OF PV POWERGENERATION, OR FOR ANY EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE GENERATION OF PV POWER.S.FUSES AND WIRES SUBJECT TO TRANSFORMER INRUSH CURRENT SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDINGLY.T.ALL DC MATERIALS SHALL BE UL LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM DC SYSTEM VOLTAGE.U.SPLIT BOLTS/SPLICES/CONNECTORS SHALL BE INSULATED WITH APPROVED MEANS. UL LISTEDELECTRICAL TAPE ALONE IS NOT SUITABLE AS THE ONLY INSULATION MEANS. FOLLOWMANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF INSULATING PRODUCT. NO SPLICES ALONG THEPATH OF PV POWER GENERATION16.DC ARRAY WIRE MANAGEMENTA.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE WIRE MANAGEMENT BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY WITH LID OR CONDUIT ASREQUIRED WHERE DC WIRING IS EXPOSED TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHEN RUNNING BETWEEN ARRAYSECTIONS. REFER TO THE STRING PLAN FOR DC HOME RUN AND INTER-ARRAY RACEWAY DETAILS.B. WHERE WIRES ARE EXPOSED BETWEEN ROWS OF MODULES ON A TILT/BALLASTED RACK, THEY SHALLBE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY, CONDUIT OR OTHER APPROVEDMETHOD.C.EXPOSED SINGLE CONDUCTOR PV WIRE WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN ARRAY BOUNDARY FOR PV SOURCEAND DC-DC CONVERTER CIRCUITS. WIRE MANAGEMENT METHODS SHALL BE PROVIDED SUCH THATWIRES ARE NEATLY TRAINED ALONG MODULE FRAMES OR RACK FRAMING MEMBERS. NO WIRES SHALLBE IN CONTACT WITH ROOF SURFACE.D.WIRES SHALL BE SUPPORTED EVERY 24" AT A MINIMUME.WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG MODULE FRAMES, USE STAINLESS STEEL CABLE CLIPS SUCH AS HEYCOSUN RINNER CABLE CLIP OR EQUIVALENTF.WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG RACKING SYSTEM, USE MANUFACTURERS WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.WHERE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE A WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USE VYNIL COATEDSTAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES SUCH AS HEYCO SUN BUNDLERS OR EQUIVALENT.G.PLASTIC WIRE TIES RATED TO STANDARD UL 21S SHALL BE PERMITTED TO SUPPLEMENT WIREMANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BUT SHALL NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MEANS OF ACHIEVING WIREMANANGMENT.17.PANELBOARDS:A.PANELBOARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS MANUFACTURED BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, ORAPPROVED EQUAL. ALL NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT SHALL BE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER.LOAD CENTER TYPE PANELBOARDS SHALL BE USED WHERE THE PANELBOARD SERVES A DWELLING UNIT.B.ALL BUSSING, INCLUDING NEUTRAL AND GROUND, SHALL BE COPPER.C.ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE AUTOMATIC THERMAL-MAGNETIC TYPE MOLDED CASE BOLT-ON TYPE,CALIBRATED FOR 40 DEGREE C, OR AMBIENT COMPENSATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.D.PANELS SHALL BE FULLY RATED (AIC). NO SERIES AIC RATINGS ARE ALLOWED.E.PANELS SHALL HAVE FULL SIZE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING BARS AND NEUTRAL BARS, EXCEPT WHEREINDICATED TO BE 200%.F.ALL PANELBOARD AND BREAKER LUGS SHALL BE SIZED AND RATED PER THE CONDUCTOR SIZE ANDMATERIAL.G.LIGHTING AND APPLIANCE PANELS (100A-600A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE HINGEDDOOR-IN-DOOR COVERS WITH DEAD FRONT, SHALL BE 20" WIDE MINIMUM WITH MINIMUM 4" WIDEWIRING GUTTERS.H.DISTRIBUTION PANELS (600A-1200A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE DEAD FRONT COVERS.I.ALL PANELBOARDS SHALL HAVE METAL DIRECTORY FRAME. FOR EACH PANELBOARD, PROVIDE TYPEDCIRCUIT DIRECTORY PER NEC 408.4. SPARE CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHALL BE LABELED SPARE AND IN THE OFFPOSITION.18.MARKING AND LABELINGA.ALL INTERACTIVE SYSTEM POINTS OF INTERCONNECTION WITH OTHER SOUCES SHALL BE MARKED ATAN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT THE DISCONNECTION MEANS.B.A PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTLY SHALL BE PROVIDED IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICEDISCONNECTION MEANS AND THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECTION MEANS, IF NOT LOCATEDAT THE SAME LOCATION.C.PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE MARKED TO IDENTIFY LEAD POLARITY, DEVICE RATINGS, ANDSPECIFICATIONS FOR VOLTAGES, CURRENTS, AND POWER.D.REQUIRED SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED BY ADHESIVE, OR OTHERMECHANICAL MEANS. LABELS SHALL COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 690 OF THE NEC OR OTHER APPLICABLESTATE, AND UTILITY CODES.L.ALL ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES, SWITCHGEAR, CABLING, VOICE/DATA OUTLETS, LOW VOLTAGECABINETS, ETC. SHALL BE LABELED ACCORDING TO PANEL/RACK AND CIRCUIT NUMBER.19.LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMA.ALL SOLAR COMPONENTS ON THE ROOF SHALL COMPLY WITH NFPA 780 AND UL 96A.B.MODIFICATIONS OF THE LPS SYSTEM SHALL BE BY A UL LISTED INSTALLER. THEINSTALLER SHALLPROVIDE A UL MATER LABEL FOR THE SYSTEM.C.CONFIRM TO THE METHODS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED AT ROOFINGPENETRATIONS OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION COMPONENTS TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH THEROOFING SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY.20.PROJECT CLOSEOUTA.PREPARE THREE (3) COPIES OF OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS IN HARD COVER BINDERSAND DELIVER TO THE OWNER. ALSO PROVIDE DIGTAL COPY OF THE BINDER MATERIALS. AT A MINIMUMTHE BINDERS SHALL INCLUDE:1. COMPLETE SET OF ALL APPROVED SUBMITTALS INCLUDING SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCTLITERATURE.2.AS BUILT DRAWINGS SHOWING THE FINAL PLACEMENT OF ALL PANELS, COMBINER BOXES,CONNECTIONS, AND CONDUIT PLACEMENT.3.AS BUILT ELECTRICAL PLANS, INCLUDING THREE LINE DIAGRAM, AND ELEVATION DRAWINGS SHOWINGTHE FINAL PLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.4.CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PV PANELS.5.COPIES OF ALL START-UP PROCEDURES MEASUREMENTS.6.COPIES OF ALL TESTING DATA AND REPORTS.21.COMMISSIONINGA.PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM, ALL WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR RESISTANCE, CONTINUITY,AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. DC-DC CONVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHALL BE TESTED FORSAFETY VOLTAGE AT THE INVERTER AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED. FAULTY WIRING SHALL BEREPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. PROVIDING SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL ENSUREA TESTING RESULTS REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS.B.THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE COMMISSIONED UPON COMPLETION OF THEINSTALLATION. ALL A/E PUNCH LIST ITEMS FOR THE SYSTEM SHALL BE CORRECTED.1.A CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST FOR EACH ARRAY SHALL BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO FUNCTIONAL TESTING.2.ALL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FOR THIS AND ALL INTERLOCKING SYSTEMSSHALL HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED AND OPERABLE, INCLUDING ALL MONITOR POINTS.3.EACH STRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR SAFETY VOLTAGE AND A REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THEENGINEER.4.PROVIDE INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING ON HOME RUN CABLES.C.PROVIDE WEB BASED MONITORING ACCESS TO ONWER AND ONWNERS AGENT WITH FULLADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS.WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASPECIFICATIONSE-002Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 PV PANEL ON BALLASTEDRACKING SYSTEM (TYPICAL)APPROXIMATE LOCATION OFEXISTING UTILITY TRANSFORMER(POINT OF INTERCONNECTION)EQUIPMENT ON EXTERIOR WALL(2) INVERTERSPANEL 'PV'AC DISCONNECTDC CONDUIT FROM PANELS TOINVERTER. CONDUIT SHALL NOTPENETRATE THE BUILDING ROOFAT ANY LOCATION.UNDERGROUND CONDUIT FROMAC DISCONNECT TO UTILITYTRANSFORMER.APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 'DPH'WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASITE PLANE-101SITE PLAN11/8"=1'-0"GENERAL NOTES:A.CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE BEST EFFORT AT CLEAN AND EFFECTIVE WIRE MANAGEMENT AS SHOWN ANDPER RACKING MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.B.ALL PV WIRING INSTALLED IN FREE AIR SHALL BE INSTALLED WITHIN 1FT OF THE ARRAY BOUNDARY. UTILIZEWIRE LOOM TO PROTECT WIRES OUTSIDE OF THE ARRAY BOUNDARY (INCLUDING BETWEEN THE ARRAYAND THE COMBINER).C.ALL INTER-ARRAY RACEWAYS SHALL BE IMC CONDUIT. GROUND CONDUIT ON BOTH ENDS WITH THREADEDGROUNDING BUSHINGS PER SPECIFICATIONS.Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 THE SUBMISSION OF THIS DRAWING ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS THE FINALDESIGN AND ANY CHANGE TO THIS DIAGRAM COULD RESULT IN AMATERIAL MODIFICATION BY THE STATE INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS.ANY CHANGES TO THIS DIAGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DUKE ENERGYPROGRESS.DC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - INVERTER #11NOT TO SCALENOTES:1.BOND ALL GROUNDS TOGETHER.2.ALL HALFTONE ITEMS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN.3.PV DISCONNECT SHALL BE LOAD BREAK RATED, LOCKABLE IN THE OPEN POSITION,WITHIN SIGHT OF THE UTILITY METER, AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO UTILITYPERSONNEL.AC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM3NOT TO SCALE175A-3PEXISTING PRIMARY SERVICE BY DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS~EXISTING SERVICE FEEDER60A-3PDCACINVERTER #1110 KWDCACINVERTER #240 KWREFER TO DC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMGPANEL 'PV'250A, 480/277VV, 3ɸ, 3W, NEMA 3RPV MODULE:SEG-595-BTA-BGMODULE QUANTITY:352PV MODULE WATTAGE:595 WINVERTER:SOLAREDGE SE110KSOLAREDGE SE40KINVERTER QUANTITY:(1) 110KW(1) 40KWOPTIMIZER:SOLAREDGE C651UOPTIMIZER QUANTITY:352DC SYSTEM SIZE:209.44 KWAC SYSTEM SIZE:150 KWPV SYSTEM SUMMARYEXISTINGPAD MOUNTED UTILITYTRANSFORMER480Y/277V-3PH300KVAEXISTING SWITCHBOARD 'MSB'600A MLOEXISTING UTILITY METERACCOUNT #: 910036595858METER #: 327564623M400A/250AFAC DISCONNECTNEMA 3RS.E. RATEDGCOMMON GRND BUSFUSES FOR INTERNALPROTECTION ONLYGSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERGDC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - INVERTER #22NOT TO SCALEDC COMBINER ORJ-BOX, TYPICALINPUTOUTPUTTO 175A-3P BREAKER IN ACCOMBINER. REFER TO ACSINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.110KW INVERTERSTRING = 42 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERCOMMON GRND BUSFUSES FOR INTERNALPROTECTION ONLYGSTRING = 47 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERGSTRING = 48 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERINPUTOUTPUTTO 60A-3P BREAKER IN ACCOMBINER. REFER TO ACSINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.40KW INVERTEREXISTINGSERVICEGROUNDPOINT OF INTERCONNECTIONSECONDARY TAP OF UTILITYTRANSFORMERDUKE FIGURE 72B, NOTE #1DC COMBINER ORJ-BOX, TYPICALNSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERNELOADTO EXISTING GENERATOR~GNEXISTING SERVICE DISCONNECTEXISTING ATSEXISTING SWITCHBOARD 'DPH'600A MCBGWILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASINGLE LINE DIAGRAME-201Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINAEQUIPMENT CUTSHEETSE-301Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINAEQUIPMENT CUTSHEETSE-302Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SETRACKING CONSTRUCTION SET GENERAL NOTES: 1.ALL SITE, PROJECT, AND BUILDING DETAILS ARE PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER OR GENERATED VIA SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER. PANELCLAW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE INACCURACIES THAT COULD LEAD TO CHANGES TO THESE DRAWING DETAILS AND ARRAY LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THESE DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE FIELD VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER AND INSTALLER. ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CONTAINED INFORMATION, OR FINAL ARRAY AND MOUNTING SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PANELCLAW AND OTHER PROJECT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVAL. 2.REFER TO AND FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE PANELCLAW INSTALLATION MANUALS AND PROCEDURES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. NOT FOLLOWING SUCH PROCEDURES AND METHODS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS OR MAY VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. 3.ARRAY SETBACKS: ALL ARRAYS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SETBACK 4-FEET FROM ALL ROOF EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED AND CALLED OUT ON THE ARRAY DIAGRAMS ON THIS PAGE OR ON ADDITIONAL ARRAY BALLAST PAGES. 4.REFER TO THE SPECIFIC ARRAY BALLAST SHEETS FOR BALLASTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE PROVIDED SITE INFORMATION. 5.SYSTEM PSF INCLUDES ALL PANELCLAW RACKING COMPONENTS, MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), PV MODULE AND BALLAST BLOCKS. FOR MAXIMUM SYSTEM POINT LOAD SUMMARY (PLS), REFER TO CALCULATIONS. 6.PANELCLAW AND/OR PANELCLAW CONSULTING ENGINEERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT LOADS IMPOSED BY THE ARRAY AND MOUNTING SYSTEM. SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO BE CHECKED BY OTHERS. 7.ALWAYS ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6" CLEARANCE BETWEEN NEIGHBORING SUBARRAYS, 6" BETWEEN SUBARRAYS AND ALL FIXED ROOF OBJECTS AND 4' BETWEEN SUBARRAYS AND ROOF EDGES. REFER TO LOCAL FIRE CODES AND ELECTRICAL CODES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MAY GOVERN DESIGN. SUBARRAYS THAT USE A SEISMIC ANALYSIS METHOD OF DELTA MPV PREDICTED MOVEMENT HAVE THEIR OWN CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO THE BALLAST LAYOUT SHEETS WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. 8.BALLAST BLOCK DIMENSIONS MUST CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: 3-3/4” THICK MAX., 7-5/8” ± 1/8” WIDTH, 15-5/8” ± 1/8” LENGTH. 9.IF AN ARRAY CLEARANCES TABLE APPEARS BELOW ON THIS PAGE, THE DESIGN UTILIZES THIRD PARTY SEISMIC NON-LINEAR RESPONSE ANALYSIS TO ESTIMATE MAXIMUM ARRAY SEISMIC DISPLACEMENT. THE PREDICTED MOVEMENT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. PANELCLAW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PV ARRAY MOVEMENT INCLUDING MOVEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE CLEARANCES NOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY REQUIREMENT TO REPOSITION THE ARRAYS IF MOVEMENT OCCURS. 10.DEFLECTORS MUST BE INSTALLED WHEN WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED APPROX. 25% OF WIND SPEED DOCUMENTED IN SITE DESIGN CRITERIA TABLE. DEFLECTORS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MODULES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON BALLAST LAYOUT PAGES. SHEET INDEX NO.DESCRIPTION PC-1 COVER SHEET PC-2 PROJECT SUMMARY PC-3 ARRAY SITE MAP PC-4 TYPICAL ARRAY DIMENSIONS PC-5 ASSEMBLIES PC-6 RACKING COMPONENTS PC-7 BALLAST LEGEND PC-8 TO PC-10 BALLAST LAYOUT - 1 TO 3 Site Design Criteria - Flat Roof PV System Basis of Design Roof Live Load (psf)20(see footnote 1) Ground Snow Pg (psf)15 Flat Roof Snow (psf)16.5 Snow Importance Factor (Is)1.1 Wind Design Data Basic Wind Speed (mph)122 Risk Category III Wind Exposure C Earthquake Design Data Risk Category III Importance Factor (Ie)1.25 Component Importance Factor (Ip)1.0 Mapped Acceleration Parameter (Ss)0.123 Mapped Acceleration Parameter (S1)0.061 Seismic Site Class D Design Spectral Acceleration Parameter (Sds)0.131 Design Spectral Acceleration Parameter (Sd1)0.098 Seismic Design Category (SDC)B Basic seismic-force-resisting system(s)N/A (see footnote 2) Base Design Shear = Fp x W N/A (see footnote 2) Response Modification Factor (Rp)N/A (see footnote 2) Analysis Procedure N/A (see footnote 2) Design Code (with local amendments)IBC 2021 -ASCE 7 - 16 ALTERNATE DESIGN METHOD 1. Roof Live Load only applicable to areas not covered by PV modules. Reference SEAOC Design Guidelines 2. Per ASCE 7-16 Section 11.7, nonstructural components in seismic design category (SDC) A are exempt from seismic design requirements. Per section 13.1.4, mechanical and electrical components in SDC B are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 - Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components. AERIAL PHOTO / SITE DIAGRAM NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA COVER SHEET PC-10 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: SITE MAP A PC-2NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA PROJECT SUMMARY PC-20 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM clawFRplus 10 Degree - 35 cm PROJECT PART QUANTITY ITEM PART NUMBER QTY Base 500050203 800 BASE, 03, CFR Module Connector 500063304 704 MODULE CONNECTOR, 1150, 10D, CFRP Rail 2000895 1046 RAIL, 2500, CFR Cam 5000630 704 CAM, 10D, CFRP Cam Claw 2000854 704 CAM CLAW, CFRP Deflector 200088705 352 DEFLECTOR, 10D, 2300, CFR Bolt 2000697 3705 BLT, HEX FLG, TRI, M6X16, GR8.8, PATCH CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT N/A 790 BLOCK, CONCRETE, 32.6 LB, - 4in x 8in x 16in NOMINAL, PARTNER SUPPLIED, SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUMMARY MODULE TYPE SEG SEG-595-BTA-BG MODULE DIMENSIONS (IN.)89.69 X 44.65 X 1.38 NUMBER OF MODULES 352 MODULE WATTAGE (W STC)595 SYSTEM SIZE (kW STC)209.44 SYSTEM WEIGHT (LB)57180 SYSTEM AREA (SQ FT.)12634 AGGREGATE SYSTEM LOAD (PSF)4.53 NUMBER OF ARRAYS 3 ARRAY TILT (DEG)8.99 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Roof 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY SITE MAP A PC- NTS EXISTING ROOF PERIMETER ARRAY # (TYP) ROOF SETBACK (TYP) KEEPOUTS (TYP) # RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET NOTES: 1.ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PANELCLAW. FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOLAR ARRAY. NOTIFY PANELCLAW OF ANY DISCREPANCIES. NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA ARRAY SITE MAP PC-30 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM ROOF NAME ROOF SETBACK (FT.) ROOF HEIGHT (FT) PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) ROOF TILT (DEG) Roof 1 4.00 15.00 2.0 1 KEEPOUT NAME KEEPOUT CLEARANCE (FT.) KEEPOUT HEIGHT (IN.) Group 1 4 84 Group 2 0.5 6 Group 3 4 36 Group 4 4 24 3 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-1653' 24' 45' 34' 137' 105' 53' 8' 86' 35' 90' 62' 7' 78' 1 2 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 'L' RAIL INSTALLATION: USE THE OUTER SET OF HOLES WHEN INSTALLING RAILS BETWEEN MODULES. RAIL ON “L” SPACING IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF RAIL ON “S” SPACING. THIS INSTALLATION SEQUENCE IS CRITICAL TO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REVIEW THE INSTALLATION MANUAL AND VIDEOS. A (REPEAT DIMENSION EAST-WEST) PL (PANEL LENGTH) M (PROJECTED PANEL WIDTH) B (REPEAT DIMENSION NORTH-SOUTH) D 18 mm (0.709 in) C J PT P D PW ° O W K X N G32.9 mm (1.295 in)S (ON-MODULE BASE SPACING) L (BETWEEN-MODULE BASE SPACING)R AEBE REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY TOP VIEW B NTSSCALE: ARRAY CROSS SECTION VIEW A NTS SCALE: RAIL DETAIL C NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-4 INSTALLED ARRAY DIMENSIONS A B C D G J K M N O P R W X Theta (DEG)D/J (#:1)G.C.R.* mm 2296 1464 121 344 116 177 209 1120 81 59 92 516 319 137 8.99 1.94 0.77UNITS inches 90.39 57.64 4.75 13.55 4.56 6.97 8.23 44.10 3.20 2.31 3.61 20 5/16 12.54 5.39 8.99 1.94 0.77 * G.C.R = (PW) / B INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS AEBE S L CAM SPACING* mm 486 1246 1050 53UNITS inches 19 1/8 49 1/16 41 5/16 2 1/8 *CAM SPACING SHOWN ON ASSEMBLIES PAGE. MODULE DIMENSIONS PL PW PT mm 2278 1134 35UNITS inches 89.69 44.65 1.38 PC-4 PC-4 TYPICAL ARRAY DIMENSIONS PC-4 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 BASE HOLE "2" BASE HOLE "1" BASE HOLE "1" BASE HOLE "2" BASE HOLE "3" BASE HOLE "3" BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "3"BASE HOLE "2" ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER CAM SPACING REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: CAM SPACING DETAIL A NTS SCALE: NORTH ASSEMBLY B NTS SCALE: SOUTH ASSEMBLY D NTS SCALE: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY C NTS SCALE: NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY E NTS SCALE: EXAMPLE ARRAY CONSTRUCTION F NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA ASSEMBLIES PC-50 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 STANDARD ASSEMBLY QUANTITY NORTH ASSEMBLY 96 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 96 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 512 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 NOTE: ASSEMBLIES IN THIS TABLE USE THE STANDARD 2-PAD BASE CAM SPACING mm 53UNITS inches 2 1/8 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 NOTE: EXAMPLE BALLASTING SHOWN ON THIS PAGE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND DO NOT REFLECT TYPICAL BALLAST PLACEMENT. REFER TO BALLAST MAP SHEETS FOR ARRAY SPECIFIC BALLAST REQUIREMENTS. BASE RAIL DEFLECTOR CAM BRACKET AND CAM CLAW TRANSPARENT MODULE MODULE CONNECTOR REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: CAM BRACKET C NTS SCALE: CAM CLAW B NTS SCALE: RAIL F NTS SCALE: BASE D NTS SCALE: MODULE CONNECTOR E NTSSCALE: DEFLECTOR G NTS SCALE: EXAMPLE RAIL AND BLOCK CONFIGURATION A NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION PC-6 RACKING COMPONENTS 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-6 PC-6 PC-6 PC-6 PC-6PC-6 PC-6 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT AT INDICATED LOCATION NOTE: EXAMPLE BALLAST AND ATTACHMENTS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. REFER TO BALLAST MAP SHEETS FOR ARRAY SPECIFIC BALLAST/ATTACHMENT REQUIREMENTS. BALLAST QUANTITY: "#"=QUANTITY OF BALLAST BLOCK INSTALLEDCENTERED UNDER MODULE IF NO BALLAST QUANTITY SHOWN, DO NOT PLACE BALLAST SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR NOTES ON INSTALLING MORE THAN FOUR BALLAST BLOCKS PER MODULE DO NOT INSTALL ADDITIONAL RAIL TO HOLDBALLAST ON MODULES WITH NO BALLASTSHOWN. MODULES LONGER THAN 2100 MM WITH 7 OR 8 BALLAST BLOCKS REQUIRE TWO (2) RAILS. 6 2 2 2 4 2 855 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY TOP VIEW B NTSSCALE: ARRAY CROSS SECTION VIEW A NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 PC-7 BALLAST LEGENDNOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-7 PC-7 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.1 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 164 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 97.58 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 356 Module Connector 328 Rail 455 Cam 328 Cam Claw 328 Deflector 164 Ballast Block 321 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 25019 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)5904 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 4.24 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.1 PC-80 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.1 PC-8 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/12" = 1'-0" 42 4 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 4 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 4 3 2 1 1 4 2 2 3 3 2 4 4 4 1 1 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 2 2 4 3 3 4 4 4 2 1 2 3 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 2 1 1 2 2 2 5 1 4 2 2 4 1 4 2 4 1 4 4 2 4 1 4 3 3 2 4 1 3 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 6 2 33 4 4 4 4 119.81' 82.80' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 28 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 28 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 272 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.2 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 170 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 101.15 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 390 Module Connector 340 Rail 522 Cam 340 Cam Claw 340 Deflector 170 Ballast Block 418 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 28843 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)6098 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 4.73 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.2 PC-90 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.2 PC-9 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/12" = 1'-0" 52 4 2 1 4 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 4 2 1 1 4 4 1 1 2 4 4 4 2 1 2 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 2 1 4 2 5 1 1 3 1 2 2 4 2 1 3 2 1 2 6 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 4 3 4 2 2 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 6 4 1 4 4 4 1 2 5 6 4 2 1 4 3 4 5 3 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 2 1 2 6 4 5 3 1 6 2 1 4 4 1 4 2 3 4 6 1 3 4 1 4 3 24 76.57' 120.47' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 50 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 50 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 240 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.3 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 18 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 10.71 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 54 Module Connector 36 Rail 69 Cam 36 Cam Claw 36 Deflector 18 Ballast Block 51 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 3318 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)632 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 5.25 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.3 PC-100 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.3 PC-10 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/6" = 1'-0" 31 5 1 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 4 35 9.32' 67.74' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 18 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 18 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 0 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Key Features About SEG Solar USA based liability insurance Houston, Texas based company Better temperature coefficient High module conversion efficiency Super multi busbar technology Low attenuation long warranty Higher bifacialitySuperior load capacity www.segsolar.com 580-595Wp Module Power Output 23.03% Max Efficiency SeriesYUKON N Product Certification PID Salt Mist Ammonia Resistance Dust and Sand Hailstone IEC62804 IEC61701 IEC62716 IEC60068 Fire Type (UL61730): Type 29 ISO14001:2015; ISO9001:2015; ISO45001:2018 Linear power output warranty Guarantee on product material and workmanship Years Years 3015 Half-Cell N-Type Bifacial Module IEC61215 Warranty Additional Value From Linear Warranty Years 0 80% 90% 98% 100% 5 10 15 20 25 97.4% 99.0% 95.4% 93.4% 91.4% 89.4% 0.4% 0.9% 1.4% 1.9% 2.4% 87.4% Download Datasheet 30 IEC61215; IEC61730; UL61215; UL61730 Founded in 2016, SEG is a leading vertically integrated PV manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, U.S., and is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar modules to the utility, commercial, and residential markets. By the end of 2024, SEG had shipped over 6 GW of solar modules worldwideand have achieved a module production capacity of 6 GW. RACKING CONSTRUCTION SETDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Mechanical Specifications Module Type Maximum Power -Pmp(Wp)* Open Circuit Voltage -Voc(V) Short Circuit Current -Isc(A) Maximum Power Voltage -Vmp(V) Maximum Power Current -Imp(A) Power Tolerance(W) Maximum System Voltage Maximum Series Fuse Rating (0, +4.99) 1500V DC 30 A SEG-580-BTA-BG Module Efficiency(%) STC Front NOCT Front STC Back STC Front NOCT Front STC Back STC Front NOCT Front STC Back SEG-585-BTA-BG Electrical Characteristics Technical Drawing www.segsolar.com YUKON N Series SEG-XXX-BTA-BG-144Cells 585 52.16 13.89 44.22 13.23 441 50.56 11.12 41.64 10.59 22.65 468 52.14 11.12 44.20 10.59 Bifaciality 80±10% STC: lrradiance 1000 W/m² module temperature 25°C AM=1.5 NOCT: lrradiance 800W/m² ambient temperature 20°C module temperature 45°C wind speed: 1m/s 5400 Pa / 113 psf* 2400 Pa / 50 psf* 2278 x 1134 x 35 mm 32.7 kg N-Type Mono 144 pcs(72 x 2) 2.0 mm AR coating semi-tempered glass Anodized aluminium alloy IP68 / 3 diodes External Dimension Weight Solar Cells Front Glass Frame Junction Box Mechanical Load(Front) Mechanical Load(Rear) Connector Type *Refer to SEG installation manual for details Cable Type Cable Length MC4 *Refer to SEG installation manual for details *Measuring tolerance: ±3% 2.0 mm Semi-tempered glassBack Glass 580 51.95 13.84 44.02 13.17 437 50.29 11.08 41.42 10.55 22.45 464 51.93 11.08 44.00 10.55 SEG-590-BTA-BG 590 52.37 13.94 44.43 13.28 445 50.79 11.17 41.86 10.63 22.84 472 52.35 11.17 44.41 10.63 12 AWG PV Wire(UL) Portrait: 400 mm(+) / 200 mm(-) L 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Current (A)Voltage (V) I-V Curves(580W) Incident Irrad.=1000W/m² Incident Irrad.=800W/m² Incident Irrad.=600W/m² Incident Irrad.=400W/m² Incident Irrad.=200W/m² 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Power (W)Voltage (V) Incident Irrad.=1000W/m² Incident Irrad.=800W/m² Incident Irrad.=600W/m² Incident Irrad.=400W/m² Incident Irrad.=200W/m² P-V Curves(580W) Curves of PV Module STC Front NOCT Front STC Back SEG-595-BTA-BG 595 52.58 13.99 44.64 13.33 449 51.02 11.22 42.08 10.67 23.03 476 52.56 11.22 44.62 10.67 Pmax Temperature Coefficient Voc Temperature Coefficient Isc Temperature Coefficient Operating Temperature Temperature Characteristics Packing Configuration -0.30 %/°C -0.25 %/°C +0.046 %/°C -40~+85 °C Container Pieces per Pallet Pallets per Container Pieces per Cont ainer 31 20 620 31 4 124 Nominal Operating Cell *Refer to the SEG container technical documentation Temperature (NOCT)45±2 °C for 53' box trailer or other trucks loading quantity 20’GP 40’HQ 40’HQ (For USA) 31 18 558 32 18 576 53’ Trailer* 70 70 7070I 9 14R4.55:1 Ⅲ 2:1 Ⅱ5:1 7 R3.5 10Section A-A 10:13535 Specifications subject to technical changes SEG_DS_EN_2025V2.2 © Copyright 2025 SEG Solar Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 1 Table of Contents Contract Proposal .............................................................................................................................. 2 Instructions to Bidders ....................................................................................................................... 3 Orange County Bid Return Checklist ................................................................................................... 4 Important Information for Bidders ...................................................................................................... 5 Bid Advertisement ............................................................................................................................. 6 Information for Bidders ................................................................................................................ 7 – 9 Bid Document ........................................................................................................................... 10 – 12 Bid Proposal Document .................................................................................................................... 13 List of Subcontractors ...................................................................................................................... 14 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................... 15 - 18 Bid Bond ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Payment Bond and Performance Bond ..................................................................................... 20 - 25 Orange County Construction Contract Sample ........................................................................... 26 - 36 General Conditions, Dispute Resolution and Procedures ........................................................... 37 – 89 Living Wage Contractor Policy ......................................................................................................... 90 E-Verify Affidavit ............................................................................................................................. 91 Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination Certification ........................................................................ 92 – 96 Supplemental Vendor Information .................................................................................................. 97 Contractor Safety Record Information .................................................................................... 98 - 101 Minimum Insurance Requirements ....................................................................................... 102 – 103 Minority Businesses Participation Requirements and Forms .................................................. 105 – 114 Sales Tax Forms .................................................................................................................... 115 – 116 Southern Human Services Bid Drawings and Specifications .................................................... 131 - 163 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 2 CONTRACT PROPOSAL PROJECT NUMBER: 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation at Southern Human Services Center: DESCRIPTION: Orange County Solar Installation at the Southern Human Services Center, located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516. The project includes the design, purchase, and installation of photovoltaic systems, including, but not limited to, all necessary wiring, conduits, disconnects, and other materials as specified in the plans, for a complete turnkey installation. BID OPENING: March 31, 2026 NOTICE: ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH REQUIRES THE BIDDER TO BE LICENSED BY THE N.C. LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS WH EN BIDDING ON ANY NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECT WHERE THE BID IS $50,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD OR SBE PROJECT. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA. NAME OF BIDDER N.C. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUMBER ADDRESS OF BIDDER RETURN BIDS TO: Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department 131 W. Margaret Ln. Suite 300, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Attn: Jovana Amaro, Finance Manager – Purchasing Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 3 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR BID. All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to comply with any requirement shall cause the bid to be considered nonresponsive and shall be grounds for rejection of the bid. 1. The bid sheet furnished by Orange County with the proposal shall be used and shall not be altered in any manner. DO NOT SEPARATE THE BID SHEET FROM THE PROPOSAL! 2. All entries on the bid document, including signatures, shall be written in ink. 3. The total bid amount must be written both numerically and in words on the bid sheet. In case of discrepancy, the written words shall take precedence over the numeric figures. 4. Changes in any entry shall be made by marking through the entry in ink and making the correct entry adjacent thereto in ink. A representative of the Bidder shall initial the change in ink. 5. The bid shall be properly executed. All bids shall show the following information: a. Name of individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or joint venture submitting bid. b. Name and signature of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title. c. Name, signature, and position or title of witness. d. Federal Identification Number (or Social Security Number of Individual) e. Contractor's License Number (if Applicable) 6. Bids submitted by corporations shall bear the seal of the corporation. 7. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids. 8. The bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, or to enter into a contract pursuant to an award. 9. THE PROPOSAL WITH THE BID SHEET STILL ATTACHED MUST BE PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED BY: TIME: 2:00 P.M DATE: March 31st, 2026 10. If delivered hand-delivered or delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope, and the outer envelope shall be addressed as follows: Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department 131 W. Margaret Ln. Suite 300, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Attn: Jovana Amaro, Finance Manager – Purchasing AWARD OF CONTRACT The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder. The lowest responsible bidder will be notified that his bid has been accepted and that he has been awarded the contract. Orange County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 4 Orange County Bid Return Checklist The following forms must be returned with your Bid PACKAGE Contractor Signed Proposal (Page 2) Bid Document List of Subcontractors (If there are no subcontractors, indicate “None” on the sheet) Living Wage Contractor Policy E-Verify Affidavit Orange County Nondiscrimination Certification Supplemental Vendor Information: Historically Underutilized Businesses Minority Businesses Participation Forms – Affidavit A or B Bid Bond Safety Questionnaire with supporting documentation. B i B i B i Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 5 Important Information for Bidders: Business Registration: Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, and foreign entities conducting business in North Carolina must maintain an active registration with the NC Secretary of State in order to legally transact business with the County. Safety Questionnaire - The bidder must attach all supporting documentation and calculations, including certified OSHA forms. - The bidder must provide the source of the EMR information and contact information of the insurer entity providing the EMR. - If the bidder has any of the following: (a) DART incident rate greater than its industry average, (b) and EMR greater than 1.0, (c) answered “yes” to any of the OSHA Specific Questions, or (d) answered "no” to any of the Safety Plan questions, the bidder shall provide the County, in its bid, a detailed written explanation of its safety record and reasons why such safety history is NOT representative of its future performance and what specific actions it has taken to improve its overall safety record. Failure to provide a written explanation of its safety record pursuant to this paragraph may be deemed non-responsive by the County. Minority Business Participation The following forms are required to be completed and included with your bid: - Identification of HUB Certified/ Minority Business Participation - Affidavit A: Listing of Good Faith Efforts or - Affidavit B: Intent to Perform Contract with Own Workforce (If you intend to complete this project with your own workforce) Please note: Affidavit C or Affidavit D will be required to be submitted by the apparent lowest responsive, responsible bidder. - Affidavit C: Portion of the Work to be Performed by HUB Certified/Minority Businesses (if the portion of the work to be executed by minority businesses is equal to or greater than 10% of the bidder’s total contract price.) - Affidavit D: Good Faith Efforts (if the 10% participation goal is not achieved, the bidder must provide supporting documentation of their good faith efforts) *** If the required documents are not provided, your bid will be deemed non -responsive*** Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 6 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ITB 367-OC5478 Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on March 31, 2026, in the office of Orange County Finance, Administrative Services, 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 300, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278, Attn: Orange County Purchasing for the construction/renovation of the following: Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 131 W. Margaret Lane, Conference Room 302, Hillsborough, NC 27278, on March 31, 2026. Scope of Work: The project includes installing a photovoltaic system at the Southern Human Services Center, located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Contractors shall be responsible for the complete design, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of the PV System. Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. All proposals shall be lump sum. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held for bidders on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the cafeteria of the Orange Cedar Grove Community Center, located at 5800 NC Hwy 86 North, Cedar Grove, NC 27231. Following the pre-bid meeting, a site tour will be hosted for the Southern Human Services Center located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, 27516. After the meeting and initial tour, Bidders may visit the site by appointment only. Interested subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend. Complete plans and specifications for this project can be obtained from Orange County’s Website: https://www.orangecountync.gov/Bids.aspx. Electronic documents are provided at no cost. Orange County reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Signed: Orange County (Owner) Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 7 INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS BIDS will be received by JOVANA AMARO at 131 W. Margaret Ln. Suite 300, Hillsborough, NC 27278 until March 31st, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST. BIDS must be mailed or delivered to said address. Orange County, hereinafter will be called the “OWNER” All BIDS must be made on the required BID form. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typed, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form is required. The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID Schedule by examination of the site and review of the drawings and specifications including ADDENDUMS. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. A Bid BOND is required to be submitted along with the completed bid package. The Bid Bond is to be 5 percent of the total bid amount. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 8 A Performance BOND, and a Payment BOND, each in the amount of 100 percent of the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate Surety approved by the OWNER, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid, BONDS, Payment BONDS, and Performance BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective dated copy of the power of attorney. The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain the Bid BOND, Performance BOND, and Payment BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. In case of failure of the BIDDER in default, the BOND accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the OWNER. Within ten (10) days of receipt of acceptable Bid BOND, Performance BOND, and Payment BOND, the OWNER shall sign the Agreement and return to such party whom the contract was awarded an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the OWNER not execute the Agreement within such period, the BIDDER may with WRITTEN NOTICE, withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the Agreement by the OWNER. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement without further liabilities on the part of either party. The OWNER may make sure such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the WORK, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and date for this purpose as the OWNER may request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any BID if the evidence submitted proves incompetency of the contractor. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the PROJECT shall apply to the contract throughout. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 9 Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID. The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS when requested to do so by the OWNER Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 10 BID DOCUMENT SOLAR INSTALLATION FOR CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER Orange County Asset Management Proposal of ________________________ (hereinafter called “BIDDER”), organized and existing under the Laws of the State of North Carolina, doing business as ______________________________________________*, to Orange County, North Carolina (hereinafter called “OWNER”). *Insert “a corporation,” “a partnership,” or “an individual” as applicable. In compliance with your Advertisement for BIDS, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all WORK, in strict accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth therein, and at the prices listed below. By permission of this BID, each BIDDER certifies, and in the case of a joint BID, each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this BID with any other BIDDER or with competitor. BIDDER hereby agrees to commence WORK under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED and to fully complete the PROJECT within the specified consecutive calendar days thereafter, as provided in the General Conditions and the Bid Schedule. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages the amount stated in the Bid Schedule for each consecutive calendar day work is done beyond the completion date, as provided in the General Conditions. BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM: BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the following unit prices or lump sum: NOTE: BIDS shall include sales tax and all other applicable taxes and fees. Contracts will be awarded on the basis of low bid. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 11 If Bidder is: An Individual Name (type or print): By: (SEAL) Doing business as: Business address: Phone: Fax: A Partnership Partnership Name: (SEAL) By: (Signature of General Partner – attach evidence of authority to sign) Name (type or print): Business Address: Phone: Fax: A Corporation Corporation Name: Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 12 State of Incorporation: Type (General Business, Professional, Service, LLC) By: (Signature – attach evidence of authority to sign) Name (type or print): Title: Attest: (CORPORATE SEAL) Business Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone: Fax: Date of Qualification to do business: Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 13 BID PROPOSAL DOCUMENT 1. Orange County Southern Human Services Solar Installation Total Lump Sum: $___________________________________ (Numerical Value) ________________________________________________________________________ Confirm both the written and numerical values match. 2. Southern Human Services Add Alternate 1 (10% Domestic Content) Total Lump Sum: $___________________________________ (Numerical Value) ________________________________________________________________________ Confirm both the written and numerical values match. CONTRACTOR ____________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________ Federal Identification Number __________________ Contractors License Number ________________ Authorized Agent _________________________ Title ______________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________Date ________________ Witness _________________________________ Title ______________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ________________ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 14 List of Subcontractors All Bidders shall provide the following information regarding all subcontractors. Subcontractor Address Phone Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 15 Scope of Work Scope of Work: The project includes installing a photovoltaic system at the Cedar Grove Community Center, located at Southern Human Services Center, located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel NC, 27516. Contractors shall be responsible for the complete design, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of PV systems. Contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment required to permit, construct, and commission the project according to the plans, specifications, and addendum - excepting the exclusions listed below. This includes, but may not be limited to, the following scope: General Requirements 1. Attend pre-construction meetings and construction meetings with the project team as requested. 2. Prior to beginning work on site, Contractor to complete a detailed site walk to photograph and document the existing site conditions. A dated report must be submitted to Orange County before construction may begin. 3. Maintain a clean jobsite at all times throughout the duration of the project. 4. Repair any damage to Owner property caused by contractor or subcontractor activity, including but not limited to building, roadway, or concrete damage caused by subcontractor. 5. Photos of workers taken while they are on site may be used in future marketing materials. 6. All work is to be completed safely in an OSHA-approved manner and according to the approved site safety plan. 7. A site utilization plan must be submitted for each site and approved by the Owner before construction may begin. Site utilization plans should include, at a minimum, Contractor parking locations, material laydown and staging areas, personnel lift locations, locations of portable toilets, and locations of waste disposal receptacles. 8. Maintain updated as-built drawings. 9. All waste materials eligible for recycling will be recycled by the Contractor. Contractor to comply with all Orange County Solid Waste certifying requirements. Special Project Requirements 1. Southern Human Services Center a. Contractor to install ballasted array such that the solar modules are a minimum of 8’ setback from the roof edge. b. The planned Point of Interconnection at Southern Human Services is the existing utility transformer spades. Spade extensions may be required to accommodate solar conductors. Contractor to provide and install spade extensions as required in coordination with Duke Energy. c. Alternate Bid Requested: #2.) Please provide an alternate bid to provide solar materials that are eligible for the 10% Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 16 Domestic Content bonus adder for the Direct Pay Incentive. Engineering 1. Contractor to provide fully engineered project plan sets to Pisgah Energy (samantha.kegley@pisgahenergy.com) for approval prior to submitting permit applications. Permitting 1. Contractor to provide all required permits and any supporting documentation, including structural engineering, required for permitting. Roof Warranty 1. Existing roof warranties must be maintained. Contractor to provide documentation from the roof manufacturer stating that the existing roof warranties are still intact and in effect after the solar installation is completed. 2. The roof manufacturer at Southern Human Services is Johns Manville. a. Johns Manville can be contacted via 800-922-5922 Submittals 1. Contractor to submit to Pisgah Energy (nicholas.baynard@pisgahenergy.com) all submittals required per the plans and specifications. Submittals 2. Contractor to submit to Pisgah Energy (nicholas.baynard@pisgahenergy.com) all submittals required per the plans and specifications. 3. Contractor to provide structural engineering as required in the specifications and as necessary for permitting. 4. If not already included with the proposal, Contractor to submit the company safety policy to Pisgah Energy (nicholas.baynard@pisgahenergy.com) for approval prior to beginning work on site. 5. Contractor to submit site hazard assessment and site-specific safety plan to Pisgah Energy (nicholas.baynard@pisgahenergy.com) for approval prior to beginning work on the site. Utility Interconnection 1. Contractor will provide final single line drawings, including any changes in equipment and including solar module and inverter models and ratings, to Pisgah Energy (samantha.kegley@ pisgahenergy.com) prior to beginning work on site. 2. Provide a copy of the proof of final electrical inspection to Pisgah Energy (samantha.kegley@pisgahenergy.com) for Duke Energy interconnection purposes. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 17 Installation 1. Contractor to provide all supervision, equipment, labor, materials, etc., to complete the installation as shown on the plans, specifications, and addendum, and according to all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. 2. Plan installation work to minimize the impact on the flow of regular work at the facility. The building shall remain occupied during construction. Contractor to make every effort to avoid impeding normal business operations. 3. If a shutdown is required to make the final connection to the building electrical system, Contractor to coordinate shutdown plans with the Owner and the utility. Contractor shall endeavor to meet the Owners’ desired schedule, even if the shutdown needs to occur after hours or on the weekend. a. A full building shutdown is preferred when making the final connection to the building electrical system. QC Inspections 1. Provide a construction schedule to Pisgah Energy (nicholas.baynard@pisgahenergy.com) to facilitate the quality control inspection process. 2. Provide photos and remove equipment covers as requested to facilitate Progress/QC inspections by Pisgah Energy. 3. Complete correction/punch list items resulting from inspections as requested and submit photographic evidence to the inspector. Communications and Monitoring 1. Daisy chain inverters and bring network cable from the master inverter to the IDF switch or building network closet, as shown in the plans and specifications. 2. Coordinate with Owner to make the final connection to the switch and open ports as necessary to allow communication with SolarEdge. 3. Provide full administrative SolarEdge monitoring portal access to Orange County and Pisgah Energy as requested. Commissioning/Project Close Out 1. Complete punch list items as requested. 2. Commission the system and test for proper operation once the project has passed final AHJ inspection. 3. Provide project close-out documents to Pisgah Energy and Orange County as required in the plans and specifications. 4. Provide testing reports as detailed in the project plans and specifications to Pisgah Energy for review and approval. 5. Energize the system only after Permission to Operate is provided by Duke Energy. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Asset Management Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services Center 18 Exclusions 1. Duke Energy Interconnection – Provided by Pisgah Energy. 2. State Historic District Permitting – Provided by Orange County. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 FORM OF PERFORMANCE BOND Date of Contract: Date of Execution: Name of Principal (Contractor) Name of Surety: Name of Contracting Body: Amount of Bond: Project KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the principal and surety above named, are held and firmly bound unto the above named contracting body, hereinafter called the contracting body, in the penal sum of the amount stated above for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind, ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the contracting body, identified as shown above and hereto attached: NOW, THEREFORE, if the principal shall well and truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said contract during the original term of said contract and any extensions thereof that may be granted by the contracting body, with or without notice to the surety, and during the life of any guaranty required under the contract, and shall also well and truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications to the surety being hereby waived, then, this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body. Executed in counterparts. Witness: ____________________________________ Contractor: (Trade or Corporate Name) _______________________________ By: ________________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 (Proprietorship or Partnership) Attest: (Corporation) Title: _______________________________ (Owner, Partner, or Corp. Pres. or Vice Pres. only) By: _______________________________ Title: ______________________________ (Corp. Sec. or Asst. Sec. only) (Corporate Seal) ___________________________________ (Surety Company) Witness: By: ________________________________ ________________________________ Title: _______________________________ (Attorney in Fact) Countersigned: ________________________________ (Surety Corporate Seal) ________________________________ (N.C. Licensed Resident Agent) ________________________________ ________________________________ Name and Address-Surety Agency ________________________________ ________________________________ Surety Company Name and N.C. Regional or Branch Office Address Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 FORM OF PAYMENT BOND Date of Contract: Date of Execution: Name of Principal (Contractor) Name of Surety: Name of Contracting Body: Amount of Bond: Project KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the principal and surety above named, are held and firmly bound unto the above named contracting body, hereinafter called the contracting body, in the penal sum of the amount stated above for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the contracting body identified as shown above and hereto attached: NOW, THEREFORE, if the principal shall promptly make payment to all persons supplying labor/material in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, and any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications to the surety being hereby waived, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body. Executed in counterparts. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Witness: ____________________________________ Contractor: (Trade or Corporate Name) ______________________________________ By: ________________________________ (Proprietorship or Partnership) Attest: (Corporation) Title________________________________ (Owner, Partner, or Corp. Pres. or Vice Pres. only) By: ____________________________________ Title: ___________________________________ (Corp. Sec. or Asst. Sec.. only) (Corporate Seal) ____________________________________ (Surety Company) Witness: By: ________________________________ ________________________________ Title: _______________________________ (Attorney in Fact) Countersigned: ________________________________ (Surety Corporate Seal) ________________________________ (N.C. Licensed Resident Agent) ________________________________ ________________________________ Name and Address-Surety Agency ________________________________ ________________________________ Surety Company Name and N.C. Regional or Branch Office Address Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Sheet for Attaching Power of Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Sheet for Attaching Insurance Certificate Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 1 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE OCPT EVCS FY FY2025-2026 NORTH CAROLINA CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT OVER $250,000.00 ORANGE COUNTY THIS CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (hereinafter called “Agreement”), made as of the day of , 20 , by and between , (hereinafter called the “Contractor”), and Orange County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, (hereinafter called the “County,” “Orange County,” or “Owner”). W I T N E S S E T H: That the Contractor and the Owner, for the consideration herein named, agree as follows: 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; PRIORITY The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, the General Conditions which are fully incorporated in this Agreement, the Request for Proposals, designer approved communications and field orders, the Proposal, Construction Documents and Drawings and Written Specifications. The Contract Documents form the Contract. In the event of any inconsistency between or among the Contract Documents the Contract Documents shall be interpreted in the following order of priority: a. This Agreement and incorporated General Conditions attached as Exhibit 1. b. Designer approved and stamped construction documents and drawings and written specifications. c. Designer approved communications and field orders. d. Request for Proposals and addenda thereto. e. Proposal. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall furnish and deliver all of the materials, and perform, and be fully responsible for all of the Work required by this Agreement within the time period stipulated in a written Notice -to-Proceed to be executed by the Contractor and Owner and in accordance with th e following enumerated documents, which are made a part hereof as if fully contained herein: a. Construction Drawings prepared by (Sheet dated ) b. Written specifications prepared by the Designer. c. proposal dated , 20 which fully describes the work to be performed, such work (hereinafter called the “Work”). Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 2 d. Related documents listed under Section 1 above. 3. TERM AND SCHEDULING a. The Contractor agrees to commence work pursuant to the written Notice-to Proceed. b. The Contractor agrees to complete substantially all Work included by , 20 . c. Time is of the essence with respect to all dates specified in the Contract Documents as Completion Dates. d. The Contractor shall perform the Work in the time, manner and form required by the Contract Documents and as stipulated in a written Notice-to-Proceed to be executed by the Contractor and Owner. 4. STANDARD OF CARE AND DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR a. The Contractor shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in performing the Work in accordance with the generally accepted standards of this type of Contractor practice throughout the United States and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the performance of these services. Contractor is solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy, timely completion, and submission of all work. b. The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the Work to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety, intended performance or configuration. c. Contractor shall be responsible for all Contractor, Subcontractor, and Sub-subcontractor errors or omissions, in the performance of the Agreement together with the errors and omissions of any agent or employee of the Contractor or any Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor. Contractor shall correct any and all errors, omissions, discrepancies, ambiguities, mistakes , or conflicts at no additional cost to the Owner. d. Contractor is an independent contractor of Owner. Any and all employees of the Contractor engaged by the Contractor in the performance of any work or services required of the Contractor under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Contractor only and not of the Owner, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Contractor. e. Contractor shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each Orange County policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php ). Any violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 3 f. If activities related to the performance of this Agreement require specific licenses, certifications, or related credentials Contractor represents that it and its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credenti als and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation. g. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with the Contractor’s best skill and attention. Except as specifically set forth in the Contract Documents the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences , and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. h. The Contractor shall appoint a competent Project Manager with general authority to manage the Project for the Contractor. The Contractor shall also keep on the Project at all times during the Work of the Contractor a competent Resident Superintendent and necessary assistants who shall not be replaced without prior written approval by the Designer or by the Owner if a Designer is not retained for the Project. i. If, in the opinion of the Designer, any Subcontractor on the Project is incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory, such Subcontractor shall be replaced by the Contractor with no increase in the Contract Price if and when directed by the Designer. j. The Contractor shall attend all progress conferences and all other meetings or conferences. The Contractor shall be represented at these progress conferences by a representative having the authority of the Project Manager and by such other representatives as th e Designer may direct. k. Costs and expenses of providing samples for and assistance in any testing shall be borne by the Contractor. Any Work in which untested materials are used without written approval or written permission of the Owner or Designer shall be removed and replaced at Contractor’s expense. l. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits including all permits required to complete the Work in compliance with local, state, and federal law. 5. PAYMENT & TAXES a. The Owner hereby agrees to pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of this Agreement, and the Contractor hereby agrees to perform all of the Work for a sum not-to- exceed Dollars ($ ). Not later than the fifth (5th) day of each calendar month the Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s Representative, generally the Designer if a Designer is retained on the Work, a Request for Payment for work done during the previous calendar month. (i) The Request for Payment shall be in form of a standardized invoice or AIA Document G702-703 appropriately addressed to Owner’s Representative at and shall show substantially the value of work done during the previous calendar month. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 4 (ii) The amount due for payment shall be ninety-five percent (95%) of the value of work completed since the last Request for Payment and this amount shall be paid by the Owner on or before the last business day of the mont h. Owner shall retain five percent (5%) (the “Retainage”). (1) Upon Owner’s Representative’s certification that fifty percent (50%) of the Work has been satisfactorily completed Retainage shall be reduced to two and one half percent (2½%). (2) Upon Owner’s Representative’s certification that ninety percent (90%) of the Work has been satisfactorily completed Retainage may be discontinued. Retainage may be discontinued, at Owner’s Discretion, so long as work continues to be completed satisfactorily and on schedule. (3) The Owner may discontinue withholding retainage in accordance with the provisions of NCGS-143-(b1)(2) when the project is 50% complete. (iii) Final payment shall not be due to the Contractor until thirty (30) days after Final Completion of the Work, including punch list work, has been satisfactorily (as determined by the County) completed and an appropriate Affidavit, Indemnification, and Release as required in Section 5.4(e) of Exhibit 1 has been received and approved by Owner. b. Should Owner reasonably determine that Contractor has failed to perform the Work related to a Request for Payment, Owner, at its discretion may provide the Contractor ten (10) days to cure the breach. Owner may withhold the accompanying payment without penalty until such time as Contractor cures the breach. (i) Should Contractor or its representatives fail to cure the breach within ten (10) days, or fail to reasonably agree to such modified schedule, Owner may immediately terminate this Agreement in writing, without penalty or i ncurring further obligation to Contractor. (ii) This section shall not be interpreted to limit the definition of breach to the failure to perform the Work related to a Request for Payment. c. The Contractor has included in the Contract Price and shall pay all taxes assessed by any authority on the Work or the labor and materials used therein. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish the Owner documentary evidence showing the materials used and sales and use tax paid by the Contractor and each of its subcontractors. d. Should the Owner receive notice that the Contractor has failed to pay a Subcontractor for the Work performed related to a Request for Payment, Owner shall have the authority to withhold payment of the disputed amount until parties resolve their dispute. Failure to pay the Contractor pursuant to this section of the Agreement shall not be deemed to be a breach of the Agreement. 6. NON–APPROPRIATION Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 5 a. Contractor acknowledges that Owner is a governmental entity, and the validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory mandate. b. In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of Owner’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to Owner immediately upon written notice to Contractor of the unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that Owner shall not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the requirements of this Agreement. c. In the event of a change in the Owner’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects Owner’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to Owner upon written notice to Contractor of such limitation or change in Owner’s legal authority. 7. NOTICES Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: Owner: Contractor: Orange County Attn: P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 8. MISCELLANEOUS a. Duties and Obligations imposed by the Contract Documents shall be in addition to any Duties and Obligations imposed by state, federal or local law, rules, regulations and ordinances. b. No act or failure to act by the Owner or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty granted them under the Contract Documents, nor shall any act or failure to act constitute any approval except as specifically agreed in writing. c. The Work shall be tested and inspected as required by the Contract Documents and as required by law. Unless prohibited by law the costs of all such tests and inspections related to state and federal codes such as ADA, Administrative, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Building Codes shall be borne by the Contractor. The costs for material and structural testing shall be conducted by an independent third party at the expense of the Owner. Delays related to any of the aforementioned tests and inspections shall not be grounds for delaying the completion of the work. If any such tests and inspections reveal deficiencies in the Work such that the Work does not comply with terms or requirements of the Contract Documents and the requirements of any code or law the Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of bringing such deficiencies into compliance with the terms of the Contract Documents and any code or law. d. Should the Designer, if a Designer is retained for the project involving the Work, or Owner reject any portion of the Work for failing to comply with the Contract Documents Contractor Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 6 shall immediately, at Contractor’s expense, correct the Work. Any such rejection may be made before or after substantial completion. If applicable, any additional expense borne by the Designer under this section shall be paid at Contractor’s expense. e. The County has designated ( ) to act as the County's representative with respect to the Project and shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the County Manager or the County Board of Commissioners and shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. f. The Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement nor subcontract the Work in its entirety without the prior written consent of the Owner. g. In the event of a breach by Contractor Owner has sole authority to determine the reasonableness of Contractor’s actions to remedy such breach or complete the performance of its obligations. h. Upon request of the Owner, the Contractor shall submit to County all relevant documentation, including but not limited to, job cost records, to support its claims for final compensation and if such request is made final compensation shall not be due until all relevant documentation is received, reviewed, and approved by Owner. 9. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES a. Owner and Contractor mutually waive any claim against each other for consequential damages. Consequential Damages include: (i) Damages incurred by Owner for loss of use, income, financing, or business. (ii) Damages incurred by Contractor for office expenses, including personnel, loss of financing, profit, income, business, damage to reputation, or any other non-direct damages. 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT All of the documents listed, referenced or described in this Agreement, the written Notice -to-Proceed, together with Modifications made or issued in accordance herewith are the Contract Documents, and the work, labor, materials, and completed construction required by the Contract Documents and all parts thereof is the Work. The Contract Documents constitute the entire agreement between Owner and Contrac tor. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. Modifications may be evidenced by facsimile signatures. If any provision of the Agreement or General Conditions shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and date first above written in a number of counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for other counterparts, be deemed an original contract. ORANGE COUNTY: CONTRACTOR: By: _________________________________ By: __________________________________ Printed Name and Title Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 8 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Vendor Contact Person: Phone: Address: City State: Zip: Department: Amount: Purpose: Budget Code(s): Vendor # Vendor Status with NCSOS: Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date End Date Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement ; OR This agreement is approved as to technical form and content . Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services Risk Management This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specification s, and requirements: Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________ Financial Services This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act: Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________ Legal Services This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency: Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________ Clerk to the Board All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 1 Revised 01/24 EXHIBIT 1----GENERAL CONDITIONS Table of Contents Page Article 1. Definitions......................................................................................................................3 Article 2. Correlation, Interpretation, and Intent of Contract Documents……...............................7 Article 3. Familiarity with Work, Conditions and Laws..................................................................8 Article 4. Bonds............................................................................................................................9 Article 5. Insurance and Indemnity ..............................................................................................9 Article 6. Other Record Documents and Submittals...................................................................16 Article 7. Contractor....................................................................................................................18 Article 8. Owner .........................................................................................................................26 Article 9. Construction Manager ................................................................................................26 Article 10. Designer ...................................................................................................................26 Article 11. Testing and Surveying..............................................................................................27 Article 12. Separate Contracts...................................................................................................27 Article 13. Contract Time ..........................................................................................................28 Article 14. Changes in the Work ...............................................................................................31 Article 15. Change of the Contract Price ..................................................................................33 Article 16. Unforeseen Conditions.............................................................................................35 Article 17. Correction of Work before Final Payment ...............................................................35 Article 18. Correction of Work after Substantial Completion; Warranties and Guaranties........36 Article 19. Owner's Right to Do Work .......................................................................................37 Article 20. Partial Payments .....................................................................................................37 Article 21. Final Payment..........................................................................................................40 Article 22. Contractor, Subcontractor and Supplier Affidavit ....................................................41 Article 23. Assignments and Subcontracts................................................................................41 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 2 Revised 01/24 Article 24. Measurements........................................................................................................41 Article 25. Contractor and Subcontractor Relationships..........................................................42 Article 26. Use of Premises .....................................................................................................42 Article 27. Cutting, Patching and Fitting ..................................................................................42 Article 28. Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................43 Article 29. Taxes......................................................................................................................43 Article 30. Operation of Owner's Facilities...............................................................................44 Article 31. Third Party Beneficiary Clause...............................................................................44 Article 32. Measurement of Quantities ....................................................................................44 Article 33. Termination by the Owner for Cause .....................................................................44 Article 34. Termination or Suspension by the Owner for Convenience...................................45 Article 35. Minority Business Enterprise Program……………………….……………………….46 Article 36 E-Verify, Iran Divestment, Israel Boycott, and Digital.……………………………..46 Article 37. General...................................................................................................................46 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 3 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 Agreement - The Construction Contract, these General Conditions, and any Supplementary Conditions. 1.2 AIA - The American Institute of Architects. 1.3 ASTM - The American Society for Testing and Materials. 1.4 Beneficial Occupancy – Use of the Project by the Owner after Substantial Completion, but prior to Final Completion.. 1.5 Change Order - A written order to the Contractor signed by the Owner and the Designer authorizing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time issued after execution of the Construction Contract. See paragraph 14.1. 1.6 Completion Date - Those dates identified as Completion Dates in the Contract Construction Schedule or elsewhere in the Contract Documents. 1.7 Construction Contract – The document executed by the Contractor and the Owner to formally memorialize their consent to the terms of the Agreement. 1.8 Construction Change Directive – A written order to the Contractor signed by the Owner and the Designer directing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work after execution of the Construction Contract, in circumstances when the parties have been unable to agree on an adjustment to the Contract Price or the Contract Time, but the Owner requests that the Contractor proceed with said addition, deletion, or revision in the Work subject to adjustment of the Contract Price or Contract Time under the procedures described herein. 1.9 Construction Manager(s) - The person(s) or firm designated as the Construction Manager in the Contract Documents, or their authorized representatives. The Construction Manager(s), as referred to herein, will be referred to hereinafter as if each were of the singular number and masculine gender. 1.10 Contract Construction Schedule - That schedule described in Article 13 hereof and identified as the Contract Construction Schedule. 1.11 Contract Documents - All of the documents that make up the Agreement, plus the Drawings and Specifications that describe the scope of the Work, plus allowable Modifications to the Contract Documents. 1.12 Contract Price - The total monies payable to the Contractor under the Contract Documents pursuant to paragraph 15.1 of the Agreement. 1.13 Contract Time - The number of calendar days stated in, or computed from, the Contract Documents for the completion of the Work, or any portion thereof. See, particularly, Article 13 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 4 Revised 01/24 hereof and the Contract Construction Schedule. Time of completion as specified therein is of the essence. The time used and referred to on the Project will be that time which is observed in Raleigh, North Carolina, being Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT), Eastern Standard Time (EST), or other as designated by the Designer. 1.14 Contractor - The Contractor shall be that party identified as such in the Contract Documents. 1.15 Days - Unless otherwise indicated, the term "days" shall mean consecutive calendar days. 1.16 Daylight Hours - The hours or portions of hours between sunrise and sunset local time. 1.17 Designer(s) – The person or firm designated as the Designer in the Contract Documents, or their authorized representatives. The Designer(s), as referred to herein, shall mean architect, landscape architect, or engineer. They will be referred to hereinafter as if each were of the singular number and masculine gender. On projects for which there is no Designer designated references to approvals or authorizations of or by the Designer shall be interpreted to refer to approvals or authorizations of Owner or Owner’s designee. 1.18 Drawings - The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design, location, and dimensions of the Work, and generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and diagrams. A list of the Drawings is contained in the Contract Documents. 1.19 Field Order - A written order issued by the Designer which clarifies or interprets the Contract Documents or orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. See paragraph 14.2. 1.20 Final Completion - The point at which the Contractor has completed the Work, with the exception of guaranty and warranty obligations and as determined by the Designer and becomes entitled to final payment upon the recommendation of the Designer and determination by the Owner. 1.21 The words "furnish," "furnish and install," "install," and "provide" or words with similar meanings shall be interpreted, unless otherwise stated, to mean furnish and install complete, in place and ready for service. 1.22 Liquidated Damages – See paragraph 13.18 of these General Conditions. 1.23 Modification - (A) a written amendment to the Contract Documents signed by the Owner and the Contractor and identified therein as such, (B) a Change Order, (C) Construction Change Directive, or (D) a Field Order. A Modification may only be issued after execution of the Agreement. 1.24 Notice of Award - The written notice by the Owner to the Contractor that the Contractor is the successful Bidder and that upon compliance with the conditions precedent to be fulfilled by the Contractor within the time specified, the Owner will execute and deliver the Agreement to him. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 5 Revised 01/24 1.25 Notice to Proceed - See paragraph 13.3. 1.26 Owner - The Owner is the person designated as such in the Agreement. 1.27 Owner's Representative - A person, or persons, authorized and employed by the Owner and designated from time to time by written notice to the Contractor to administer the Contract Documents, and to observe and monitor the Work on behalf of the Owner with authority and responsibility as herein specified. 1.28 Notice - The term "notice" or "written notice" as used herein shall mean and include all written notices, demands, instructions, and claims approvals and disapprovals furnished by the Owner or the Designer to obtain compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, as well as all written notices, demands, instructions and claims furnished by the Contractor as required by the Contract Documents. Where notice is required under the terms of the Contract Documents written notice shall always be required, and oral or "constructive" notice shall be insufficient and ineffective as notice. Email or other electronic delivery shall be insufficient and ineffective as notice unless specifically allowed by the Supplementary Conditions or a Modification to the Agreement. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served on the date that it is delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm, to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, to an authorized representative of such individual, firm, or corporation, or on the date that it is mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the last business address of such individual, firm, or corporation known to the person giving the notice. Written notice may also be given by facsimile transmission, provided that proof of delivery is obtained. In the case of delivery in person, such delivery shall not be effective unless and until a written and signed receipt showing the date and time of delivery is obtained. 1.29 Project - The total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part. 1.30 Project Expediter – As used herein, is an entity stated in the Contract Documents, designated to effectively facilitate scheduling and coordination of Work activities. For the purpose of a single prime contract, the single prime contractor is designated as the Project Expediter. For the purpose of a project involving separate prime contracts, the Contractor for general work shall be designated as the Project Expediter unless otherwise indicated in the Supplementary General Conditions. See paragraph 7.27. 1.31 Project Manager - That person designated by the Contractor in accordance with paragraph 7.2 who shall be in general charge of the Work and its performance and who shall have the authority set forth in the last sentence of paragraph 7.2. 1.32 Request for Information - A written communication from the Contractor to the Designer for any interpretation of, or information needed, required, or desired under the Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to determine the reasonable format and contents required for a Request for Information. In any Request for Information, the Contractor shall state a reasonable date by which a response is necessary in order to avoid delay in progress on the Work and shall make such request sufficiently in advance of such date as to avoid any such delay. The Designer shall respond in writing to the Request for Information by the date stated by the Contractor unless he cannot reasonably do so, in which case he shall prior to that date notify Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 6 Revised 01/24 the Contractor of the date by which he can reasonably respond. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional time for the completion of the Work or any portion thereof by reason of the Designer's failure to respond if he has not submitted his Request for Information sufficiently in advance to allow the Designer a reasonable time within which to respond. 1.33 Request for Payment - The form, in the form of AIA Document G702 (latest ed.) or other published document approved by Owner, which is to be used by the Contractor in requesting progress payments and which is to include a Schedule of Values as required by the Contract Documents and an affidavit of the Contractor that progress payments theretofore received from the Owner on account of the Work have been applied by the Contractor to discharge in full all the Contractor's obligations incurred in connection with Work covered by all prior applications for payment. See paragraph 20.2. 1.34 Resident Superintendent - That person designated by the Contractor in accordance with paragraph 7.2 who has day-to-day responsibility for the prosecution of the Work and the obtaining of proper materials and equipment, and adequate labor and who shall have the authority set forth in the last sentence of paragraph 7.2. 1.35 Schedule of Values - Any breakdown of the Contract Price which may be required by the Contract Documents, and designated as such. See paragraph 20.1. 1.36 Specifications - That portion of the Contract Documents consisting generally of the written requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards, and workmanship for the Work and performance of related services. 1.37 Subcontractor - A person, firm, or corporation who has entered into a direct contract with the Contractor to perform any of the Work at the Project. 1.38 Submittal - Shop drawings, product data, samples, and other documents required by the Contract Documents to be submitted by the Contractor to the Designer. 1.39 Submittal Register - See paragraph 13.2 of these General Conditions. 1.40 Substantial Completion - The point at which the Work, and Work by other Contractors on or in connection with the Project, as determined by the Designer, is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents that it can be beneficially occupied by the Owner, and the Work can be utilized by the Owner for its intended use, and all necessary permits and permissions for Beneficial Occupancy and utilization having been obtained by the Contractor. All operations and maintenance manuals, Owner training, and as-built drawings must be submitted prior to Substantial Completion being achieved. 1.41 Sub-subcontractor - A person or entity that has a direct or indirect contract with a Subcontractor to perform any of the Work at the Project. 1.42 Work - The construction and services required by the Contract Documents, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor’s obligations. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 7 Revised 01/24 1.43 All references in the Contract Documents to the masculine shall be interpreted as including the feminine or neuter and all references in the Contract Documents to the singular or the plural shall be interpreted as including the other, as may be appropriate in the reasonable interpretation of the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 2. CORRELATION, INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 2.1 It is the intent of the Specifications and Drawings and other Contract Documents to describe a complete Project in accordance with the Contract Documents. 2.2 The Contract Documents are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. If the Contractor finds a conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall notify the Designer in writing before proceeding with the Work affected thereby. In resolving such conflicts, errors and discrepancies, the Contract Documents shall be given preference in the following order: Construction Contract, Modifications, Addenda, General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings. Figure dimensions on Drawings shall govern over scale dimensions, and detailed Drawings shall govern over general Drawings. Any Work that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents as being required to produce the intended result shall be supplied whether or not it is specifically called for. Work, materials or equipment described in words which, so applied, have a well-known technical trade meaning shall be deemed to refer to such meaning and to incorporate any recognized standards which are a part of such meaning if not otherwise defined within the Contract Documents. 2.3 Miscellaneous items, accessories and work which are not specifically mentioned, but which are essential to produce a complete and properly operating installation, or useable structure or plant providing the indicated function shall be furnished and installed without change in the Contract Price. Such miscellaneous items and accessories shall be of the same quality standards, including material, style, finish, strength, class, weight and other applicable characteristics, as specified for the major component of which the miscellaneous item or accessory is an essential part, and shall be approved by the Designer before installation. This requirement is not intended to include major components not covered by or inferable from the Contract Documents. 2.4 The Work of all trades under the Contract Documents shall be coordinated by the Contractor in such a manner as to obtain the best workmanship possible for the entire Project and all components of the Work shall be installed or erected in accordance with the best practices of the particular trade. 2.5 The Contractor shall fully complete the Work and shall be responsible for all of the Work under the Contract Documents to which the Construction Contract applies. If the Contractor is prevented from doing so by any limitation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof to the Designer and the Owner in writing. 2.6 Standard specifications or manufacturers' literature, when referenced, shall be of the latest revision or printing unless otherwise stated and is intended to establish the minimum requirements acceptable. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 8 Revised 01/24 2.7 For those materials specified without the use of brand names, the Contractor shall submit within thirty (30) days after his receiving the Construction Contract for signatures, any product that meets the express requirements of the Specifications. Such Submittal shall include manufacturer's data, test reports, performance data and certifications, samples, erection details, and other applicable information as required to permit determination by the Designer whether such proposed products are suitable. The Designer shall be the sole judge as to the suitability of any proposed product. The burden of proof of quality rests with the Contractor. 2.8 The Contractor is required to examine and read the complete set of Contract Documents for information concerning the Work, because some of the Work for which the Contractor will be responsible may be indicated on or in documentation applying primarily to the Work of one or more other separate prime contractors. No allowance will be made for the Contractor’s failure to become familiar with the complete set of project documents. 2.9 Contractor’s requests for clarification or information shall clearly define the cause(s) of Contractor’s request and, as appropriate, shall include Contractor’s interpretation and Contractor’s proposed solution. ARTICLE 3. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK, CONDITIONS AND LAWS 3.1 The Contractor has investigated prior to bidding and is satisfied with all conditions affecting the Work, including but not restricted to those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electrical power, roads and uncertainties of weather, or similar physical conditions at the Project site, and the character of equipment and facilities needed prior to and during prosecution of the Work. The Contractor is satisfied as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from inspection of the Project site, including all exploratory work done by the Owner, as well as from information presented by the Contract Documents, or any other information made available to the Contractor prior to receipt of bids. Any failure by the Contractor to become acquainted with the available information shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the Work. 3.2 The Contractor shall be entitled to make all inferences from the Contract Documents that would reasonably be made by a contractor having knowledge and experience with similar work; however, the Contractor shall not be entitled to infer from the Contract Documents any fact or condition which would not be inferred by a contractor having knowledge and experience with similar work and the Contractor shall be required to obtain independently such other information as a knowledgeable and experienced contractor would prudently obtain in order to evaluate any such condition. 3.3 The Contractor specifically acknowledges familiarity with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which may in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the Work, or the materials or equipment in or about the Work, or in any way affect the conduct of the Work and agrees that the Contractor and the Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, and suppliers will, at all times, comply with same. If the Contractor shall discover any provisions in the Contract Documents which are contrary to or inconsistent with any such law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, the Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof to the Designer and the Owner in writing, identifying any items of Work affected, and the Contractor shall not proceed Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 9 Revised 01/24 until the Contractor has received written direction from the Designer with respect to these items. If the Contractor performs contrary to or inconsistently with any such law, ordinance, rule, or regulation without such written direction, the Contractor shall bear all costs which are a consequence of such performance. 3.4 At times selected by the Designer after execution by the Contractor of the Construction Agreement, a pre-construction conference shall be scheduled and conducted for the benefit of the Project. ARTICLE 4. BONDS 4.1 A performance bond in the full amount of the Contract Price shall be required of the Contractor to guarantee the faithful performance of the Work in compliance with the Contract Documents, in such form as may be required by law and approved by the Owner. The bond shall be dated the same date as the Construction Contract and must be accompanied by a current copy of the power of attorney for the attorney-in-fact executing such bond on behalf of a surety company licensed to do business in the state of North Carolina. 4.2 A payment bond in the full amount of the Contract Price shall be required of the Contractor to guarantee the payment of all labor and material costs or claims in connection with compliance with the Contract. The payment bond shall be in such form as may be required by law and approved by the Owner. Said bond shall be dated and executed in the same manner as the performance bond in paragraph 4.1. ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY 5.1 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED INSURANCE The Contractor shall, without limiting its obligations or liabilities, procure, pay for and maintain such insurance as is required by law and as is required by this Agreement to protect the Contractor and the Owner from claims for damages for bodily injury, including death, and from claims for property damage which may arise from the Contractor's or its representatives', consultants', Subcontractors', agents', or employees' operations under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be of the kinds and have limits of liability and coverages not less than the minimum limits hereinafter specified or required by law, whichever is greater. The Owner makes no representation as to the adequacy or sufficiency of such coverages. The following requirements shall in no way be construed to limit or eliminate the liability of the Contractor, which arises from performance of Work under the Agreement. The Contractor is strictly responsible for any losses, claims, and costs of any kind which exceed the Contractor's limits of liability, or which may be outside the coverage scope of the policies. The insurance specified shall be provided by an insurer approved by the Owner, authorized to do such business in the State of North Carolina, and on terms approved by the Owner. Insurance companies utilized shall have a minimum rating of A- and Class VII as evaluated by the most current A.M. Best Rating Guide. If the insurer has a Best Rating less than A- and Class VII, the Contractor must receive specific written approval from the Owner prior to proceeding with any Work under the Agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 10 Revised 01/24 All agents and brokers shall hold valid licenses from the State of North Carolina. Before commencing mobilization to the Project site and not later than 7 days after the receipt of the Construction Contract by the Contractor for signatures, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a certificate or certificates of insurance in a form satisfactory to the Owner. Upon request of the Owner, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with certified copies of the insurance policies required by this Article, including without limitation declaration pages, conditions, exclusions and endorsements, and confirmation that each policy premium has been paid for the required term of this Agreement. A copy of the umbrella policy shall be provided to the Orange County Risk Manager. Certificates shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All insurance policies shall provide, as evidenced by Certificates of Insurance, that the insurance shall not be canceled, reduced, restricted, or changed in any way without at least 30 days prior written notice to the Owner. With regard to expiration, cancellation, reduction, restriction, or any other change, certificates shall state: "Should any of the following described policies be canceled before expiration date or be due to expire within 30 days, the insurer shall mail 30 days prior written notice to named certificate holder." In the event of any such cancellation, non-renewal, reduction, restriction, or change in any insurance, the Contractor is obligated to replace such insurance within 7 days without a gap in coverage and file accordingly such notice with the Owner, and other interested parties. Failing immediate receipt of evidence of such replacement of insurance the Owner reserves the right to procure such insurance as the Owner considers desirable and the Contractor shall pay or reimburse the cost of the premium in respect thereof. It is expressly provided, however, that any action or inaction on the part of the Owner in this respect shall in no way change or reduce the Contractor's responsibilities and liabilities under this Agreement. Self-funded, policy fronting, or other non-risk transfer insurance mechanisms are not acceptable without prior written approval of the Owner. Full disclosure of such a program must be made prior to commencing mobilization to the Project site. Failure to make a full disclosure constitutes a material breach of the Agreement, justifying termination for default. The Contractor shall name the Owner, the Designer, the Designer’s consultants, and the Construction Manager as additional insureds under all its insurance contracts (except workers' compensation) with respect to and including without limitation liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, products and completed operations of the Contractor, and automobiles owned, hired, leased, or borrowed by the Contractor. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to additional insureds. For any claims related to this Project, the Contractor's insurance or self-insurance shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to the Owner’s insurance. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the Owner shall be excess and noncontributory with respect to the Contractor's insurance. All policies of insurance shall contain a clause waiving rights of subrogation against the Owner, unless the Owner approves otherwise in writing. Limits of coverage are not to be amended by deductible clauses of any nature without the express written consent of the Owner. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any deductible assumptions that may exist in any insurance policies required under this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible and shall not be reimbursed for any losses arising from any risk or exposure not insured as required herein, or not covered as a result of a normal policy exclusion or that falls Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 11 Revised 01/24 within the self-insured retention, if Contractor self-insured. The 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. The claim provisions in the Contractor’s insurance policies must specifically state the insurance company or Contractor’s Third Party Administrator, if self-insured, has both the right and duty to adjust a claim and provide defense. The policies shall not contain any provision or definition which would serve to exclude or eliminate from coverage third party claims, including exclusions of claims for bodily or other injury to shareholders, partners, officers, directors, or employees of the insured, the premises owner, real estate manager, or the insured's Subcontractor, or any family relative of such persons. If the policies contain any warranty stating that coverage is null and void (or words to that effect) if the Contractor does not comply with the most stringent regulations governing the Work, it shall be modified so that coverage shall be afforded in all cases except for the Contractor's willful or intentional noncompliance with applicable government regulations. Any failure by any person to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policy including breach of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner and its representatives, officials, and employees. The insolvency or bankruptcy of the Insured or of the Insured's estate shall not relieve the insurance companies of their obligations under these policies. Any clauses to the contrary are unacceptable and must be stricken. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be a material breach of this Agreement justifying termination for default. 5.1.1 Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance The Contractor and its Subcontractors shall procure and maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amount and type required by the State of North Carolina and federal law for all employees employed under the Agreement who may come within the protection of Workers' Compensation Laws and covering all operations under the Agreement whether performed by the Contractor or by his Subcontractors. In jurisdictions not providing complete Workers' Compensation protection, the Contractor and his Subcontractors shall maintain employers' liability insurance in an amount, form, company, and agency satisfactory to the State of North Carolina and the Owner for the benefit of all employees not protected by Workers' Compensation Laws and covering all operations under the Agreement whether performed by the Contractor or by his Subcontractors. The Contractor shall pay such assessments as will protect the Contractor and the Owner from claims under the Workers' Compensation Laws, workers' or workmen's compensation disability benefits, and other similar employee benefit acts. The current Experience Modification Factor shall be indicated on the Certificate of Insurance. Coverage under this section shall be as required by federal and state Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Statutes, and shall have minimum limits as follows: Coverage A: Statutory, State of North Carolina Employers' Liability: Each Accident $1,000,000 Disease - Policy Limit $1,000,000 Disease - Each Employee $1,000,000 Such insurance shall include Voluntary Compensation coverage, a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Owner as well as other endorsements that may be required by applicable jurisdictions. 5.1.2 Automobile Liability Insurance Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 12 Revised 01/24 The Contractor shall procure and maintain automobile insurance against liability for bodily injury and property damage as described below, that may arise with respect to the Work being performed under the Agreement, and as will provide protection from claims which may arise out of or result from the Contractor's performance of the Work and the Contractor's other obligations under the Agreement, whether such performance of the Work is by the Contractor, by any representative or Subcontractor, by anyone, both officially and personally, directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. This policy of insurance shall carry the following minimum Limit of Liability: Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 per occurrence; Aggregate $2,000,000.00. The policy of insurance shall contain or be endorsed to include the following: a) owned, hired, and non-owned automobile liability. b) If the policy contains a warranty stating that coverage is null and void (or words to that effect) if the transporter does not comply with the most stringent regulations governing the Work, it shall be modified so that coverage shall be afforded in all cases except for the transporter's willful or intentional noncompliance with applicable government regulations. Any failure by any party to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policy including breach of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the Owner and its representatives, officials, and employees. No subcontracting of waste hauling shall be permitted without prior, written approval of the Owner. 5.1.3 General Liability This policy must be written on an Occurrence basis, with the following minimum Limits of Liability: General Aggregate per project $2,000,000.00 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000.00 Bodily Injury and Property Damage csl/each occurrence $1,000,000.00 Personal Injury and Advertising Injury $2,000,000.00 The policy of insurance shall contain or be endorsed to include the following: a) Blanket Contractual Liability covering Contractor’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement, in accordance with ISO policy form CG 00 01. Modifications to the standard provision will not be acceptable if they serve to reduce coverage. b) Premises/Operations Liability. c) Explosion, collapse, and underground fault. d) Independent Contractors and Independent Subcontractors coverage. e) Broad Form Property Damage. f) Personal Injury g) Cross Liability/Severability of Interest clause. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 13 Revised 01/24 h) Employer’s Stop-Gap Liability endorsement, if applicable. i) Amendment of the Pollution Exclusion Endorsement to allow coverage for bodily injury or property damage caused by heat, smoke, or fumes from a hostile fire. j) Designated General Aggregate Limit Endorsement if required by the Contract Documents. Coverage shall remain continuously in effect and without interruption for at least 6 years from the date of the Notice of Award and shall include coverage for exposures arising from operations that have been completed. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner and each other additional insured listed in the Agreement to whom the Certificates have been issued, evidence satisfactory to the Owner of continuation of such insurance at the date of Preliminary Acceptance and each year thereafter. 5.1.4 Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Pollution Legal Liability coverage will be provided as follows: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence; Aggregate $2,000,000.00. 5.1.5 Umbrella Liability The Contractor shall maintain an occurrence basis (as distinguished from a “claims made” basis) Umbrella Liability policy (true follow form) over the underlying General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Employer's Liability, with the following limits of liability: Each Occurrence $3,000,000, Aggregate $3,000,000. On a fully insured basis such coverage will be subject to a deductible no greater than $10,000 per occurrence where coverage is not provided by the underlying insurance, but is provided by the Umbrella Liability policy. The Contractor may use any combination of primary and umbrella insurance policies to comply with the insurance requirements, provided the resulting insurance is equivalent to the insurance stated herein. All Occupational Disease exclusions must be deleted. Any Pollution Exclusion must be amended to allow coverage for bodily injury or property damage caused by spill, upset, overturn, heat, smoke, or fumes from a hostile fire. 5.1.6 Property Insurance The Contractor shall purchase All Risk Property Insurance on a Completed Value Form in the names of the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors as their interests may appear with limits as follows: a) Full insurance value of the Work, or b) Amount equal to the Contract Price for the Work, whichever is higher. The Contractor is responsible for all physical damage to owned or rented machinery, tools, equipment, forms, and other items owned, rented or used by the Contractor or Subcontractor(s) in the performance of the Work including all of Owner’s property in Contractor’s care, custody, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 14 Revised 01/24 or control, and all such property while it is in transit. The insurance coverage evidencing such shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner. 5.1.7 Valuable Papers and Records The Contractor shall provide valuable papers and records insurance with coverage in an amount commensurate with project scope and set forth in the Supplementary General Conditions. 5.1.8 Claims The Contractor shall notify the Owner within 24 hours of any claims or alleged claims received by the Contractor covered by any of the policies of insurance required in this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide a written copy of the claim or alleged claim to the Owner within 3 days of the Contractor's receipt of the claim or alleged claim. If a claim is settled to the satisfaction of the claimant, the Contractor shall submit a copy of the claimant's release to the Owner. If a claim or alleged claim is rejected by the Contractor or its insurance company, the Contractor shall immediately report this fact to the Owner. Should 30 days elapse after the claim or alleged claim has been received by the Contractor, and the Contractor is not able to report a settlement or rejection of the claim, it shall report to the Owner the steps being taken with respect to the claim. Without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor shall notify in writing the county risk manager of any paid or incurred claims which may impair annual aggregate or general liability. 5.1.9 Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Owner. At the option of the Owner, either: a) the insurer shall reduce to a maximum of $250,000 or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the Owner, or (b) the Contractor shall provide evidence of collateral provided to insurers or procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the deductible or self-insured retention amount. Any self-insured retention or deductible amount on the policy shall not reduce the amount of collectible limits or liability. 5.1.10 Subcontractors The Contractor shall include all Subcontractors as Insureds under its policies, or shall furnish separate certificates, policies, and endorsements for each Subcontractor the Contractor intends to use. If a Subcontractor does not take out insurance in his own name and the Contractor wishes to provide insurance protection for such Subcontractor and such Subcontractor's employees, the Contractor shall either (a) procure appropriate policies in the name of the Subcontractor, or (b) cause a rider or riders to be attached to the Contractor's policies which shall identify the Subcontractor thereby covered; provided, however, in the case of the latter option, such a rider need not be attached to the Contractor's workers' compensation policy if such policy by its terms is sufficiently broad to cover the employees of all Subcontractors performing Work under the Contract Documents. Except as otherwise approved by the Owner in writing, Limits of Liability and coverage scope must be at a minimum as stringent as required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents. All Work performed for the Contractor by any Subcontractor shall be pursuant to an appropriate agreement between the Contractor and the Subcontractor which shall contain provisions that waive all rights the contracting parties may have against one another for damages caused by fire or other perils covered by insurance as Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 15 Revised 01/24 provided herein. Insurance monies received from any loss shall be divided as the respective interest of the parties affected shall appear. 5.2 OWNER CONTROLLED PROJECT SPECIFIC INSURANCE In the event the Owner elects to purchase project-specific insurance affording coverage to the Contractor and Subcontractors, the terms and conditions of such coverage shall be set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. 5.3 CONTRACTOR AS JOINT VENTURE If the Contractor is completing this Project on a joint venture basis, both joint venture partners retain all liabilities assumed by this Agreement, individually and collectively. This may include, but is not limited to, all premiums due, deductibles/self-insured retentions, coinsurance provisions, claim provisions, insurance policy conditions, and indemnification provisions hereunder. Evidence of a Blanket Joint Venture Endorsement must be obtained from the General Liability and Contractor's Pollution Legal Liability carriers of each joint venture partner for a period of 6 years after completion of the Project, substantially as follows: With respect to "your work", and the "products-completed operations hazard", you are an insured for your liability arising out of the conduct of any partnership or joint venture of which you were a partner or member, even though this partnership or joint venture is not shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations. This coverage is excess over any available liability purchased specifically to insure the partnership or joint venture. This coverage will not inure to the benefit of any other party except you." 5.4 INDEMNIFICATION The Contractor, to the fullest extent not expressly prohibited by law, shall defend, indemnify, and save harmless the Owner, the Designer, the Construction Manager and their respective officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities (foreseeable or unforeseeable), penalties, fines, liens, forfeitures, demands, claims, causes of actions, suits, judgments, and costs and expenses incidental thereto, (including, without limitation, amounts paid pursuant to investigations, defense or settlements, and reasonable attorneys' fees), which any or all of them may hereafter suffer, incur, be responsible for, or pay out as a result of but not limited to: a) bodily injury (including sickness, disease, or death) to any person including but not limited to, the Contractor's employees or its representatives while on the site of the Project; or b) actual or alleged damage (including loss of use) to any property (public or private, including the Project or other property on the Project site); or c) contamination of or adverse effects on the environment arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with the performance of the Work, including but not limited to any hazardous or toxic waste, substance, or constituent of any substance subject to regulation under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, and other Federal and state authorities that is spilled, released, threatening to release, or disposed of or destroyed by the Contractor or its Subcontractors on or off the site of the Project or while in transport to or from the site; or Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 16 Revised 01/24 d) any violation or alleged violation of laws and regulations, arising out of or in any way connected with the Work, caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, any Subcontractor or supplier or any representatives of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not be required to indemnify the Owner against losses resulting from a breach of this Agreement by the Owner or its other agents and contractors, or resulting from negligence, misconduct or violation of laws on the part of the Owner or its other agents and contractors. e) upon completion of the Work the Contractor shall execute an affidavit, indemnification, and release stating there are no unpaid debts for any work that has been done or materials that have been furnished to the Project prior to and as of the date of substantial completion and further stating that Contractor shall indemnify, save and protect Owner and Owner’s lender, if any, harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, liens, losses, damages, causes of action, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees related thereto) arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from any such claims, liabilities, liens, losses, damages, causes of action, or expenses. Such affidavit, indemnification, and release shall be in a form and substance acceptable to Owner. By executing this Agreement Contractor acknowledges the receipt of adequate consideration in return for said release. The Contractor further agrees to obtain, maintain, and pay for such liability insurance coverages and endorsements as will insure the provisions of this paragraph 5.4. Furthermore, the Contractor agrees to be liable for and to indemnify and reimburse the Owner for all legal fees and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce the provisions of this paragraph. The indemnification obligations under this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable under worker's compensation acts, disability benefit acts, other employment benefit acts, or the amount of insurance carried or recovered. The Owner acknowledges that hazardous or toxic waste, material, chemicals, compounds or substances, or other environmental hazards, contamination or pollution, (referred to hereinafter as “environmental hazards”) may be present at the Project site that were not created, generated, or released at the Project site by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, agents or employees, acting alone or in concert with others. Unless the remediation, abatement or handling of such environmental hazards is part of the scope of the Work under this Agreement, then upon the discovery of such environmental hazards, the Contractor shall immediately, and in no event more than three days later, give notice to the Owner of the environmental hazards before they are disturbed. The Owner and the Designer shall thereupon promptly investigate the environmental hazards, and make such changes in the Drawings and Specifications as they may find necessary to abate, remediate, isolate or handle the environmental hazards. Any increase or decrease in the Contract Price or the Contract Time resulting from such changes shall be adjusted in the manner provided herein for adjustments as to extra or additional Work and changes. It is agreed that the Contractor shall have no liability under this Agreement for any environmental hazards existing prior to the date that Work commences under this Agreement unless the Contractor or its Subcontractors, agents or employees, acting alone or in concert with others, by their own negligence or misconduct, release or expose the Owner or third parties to the environmental hazards. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination or cancellation or completion of this Agreement. 5.5 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 17 Revised 01/24 The Orange County Risk Management Policy shall not apply to construction contracts for amounts over $250,000. The terms of these General Conditions related to insurance shall be the sole authority governing insurance requirements for such contracts. ARTICLE 6. OTHER RECORD DOCUMENTS AND SUBMITTALS 6.1 The Designer shall furnish to the Contractor the number of copies of Drawings and Specifications stated in the Contract Documents. Additional copies of Drawings and Specifications may be obtained at the cost of reproduction and handling. 6.2 The Contractor shall submit to the Designer all Submittals required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall submit at least three (3) reproducible prints of all shop drawings. The Contractor shall submit samples in quantities required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall submit product data in at least five (5) copies. All shop drawings shall be reviewed by the Contractor and shall bear the Contractor's stamp of approval before being forwarded to the Designer. Submittals shall be submitted in such time as to cause no delay to the Work or any part thereof and in accordance with the Contract Construction Schedule and Submittal Register. The Designer shall review the submittal with reasonable promptness, noting desired corrections, if any. The Designer shall retain two (2) copies of the submittal and shall return the balance of the reviewed submittal to the Contractor for action. The Contractor shall furnish any corrected submittal to the Designer. The Designer shall retain two (2) copies of the corrected submittal and will return the balance of the reviewed submittal to the Contractor. All substitutions prior to the receipt of bids shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents. Refer to Instructions to Bidders, Substitutions. The Contractor acknowledges that the processing of shop drawings and other submittals is directly impacted by the clarity, completeness, and accuracy of said documents and that it is the Contractor’s responsibility to (i) review and coordinate each submittal with all other related or affected Work and (ii) approve each submittal before submitting same to the Designer for approval. 6.3 No substitutions and no deviations from any requirement of the Contract Documents shall be deemed allowed unless the Contractor has specifically informed the Designer and the Owner in writing of such deviations at the time of submittal and the Designer and the Owner have given written and specific approval to the substitutions or deviations. In proposing a deviation or substitution the Contractor warrants to the Owner, notwithstanding any review, allowance or approval by the Designer or the Owner that the deviation or substitution is at least equal to or better in quality and for the purpose intended, and that Contractor shall not by reason of any such review, allowance or approval be relieved from any obligation or responsibility contained in the Contract Documents. 6.4 Review of submittal by the Designer shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from responsibility for compliance with terms or designs of the Contract Documents nor from responsibility for errors of any sort in the submittal. 6.5 The Contractor shall keep one record copy marked "As-Built" of all Specifications, Drawings, Addenda, Modifications, and Submittals at the Project in good order and annotated at least monthly to show all changes made during the construction process. Such monthly annotations Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 18 Revised 01/24 and their approval by the Designer shall be a condition precedent to approval by the Designer of each monthly Request for Payment. Said record copy shall be stored at the Project and fully protected from damage by fire or other hazard. This record copy shall be available to the Designer and Owner for inspection at all times and shall be delivered to the Designer for the Owner's purposes prior to the Designer's certifying Substantial Completion of the Work. 6.6 At completion of the Project and before Final Payment, the Contractor shall assemble and deliver to the Owner one complete set of all as-built drawings and one complete set of all approved submittals, product data, and samples which were reviewed by the Designer. These drawings and submittals shall be on paper, or in electronic or other media if required by the Supplementary Conditions. These drawings and submittals shall be categorized and packaged as directed by the Designer. ARTICLE 7. CONTRACTOR 7.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with the Contractor’s best skill and attention. Except as may be set forth specifically in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction, and for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the Contract Documents. 7.2 The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager and shall keep on the Project at all times during its progress a competent Resident Superintendent and necessary assistants who shall not be replaced without prior written approval by the Owner except under extraordinary circumstances, in which event immediate written notice shall be given to the Designer and the Owner. The Project Manager and the Resident Superintendent may be the same person or different persons. At any time, the Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, may require the Contractor to replace the Project Manager or Resident Superintendent with an experienced and competent person or persons upon seven (7) days written notice from the Owner to the Contractor. Such replacement shall be at the Contractor's expense and at no cost to the Owner. Both the Project Manager and the Resident Superintendent shall have authority to act on behalf of the Contractor, and instructions, directions or notices given to either of them shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. 7.3 The Contractor shall provide sufficient competent and suitably qualified personnel, equipment, and supplies to lay out the Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor will at all times maintain good discipline and order at the site, and will comply with all applicable OSHA standards. Any person employed by the Contractor, any Subcontractor, or any sub-subcontractor who, in the opinion of the Designer or the Owner, does not perform his Work in a proper and skillful manner or is intemperate or disorderly shall, at the written request of the Owner or Designer, be removed forthwith by the Contractor, Subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor employing such person without cost to the Owner, and shall not be employed again in any portion of the Work without the written approval of the Owner or Designer. Should the Contractor fail to remove such person or persons or fail to furnish suitable and sufficient personnel for the proper prosecution of the Work within three (3) days after written Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 19 Revised 01/24 order, the Owner may withhold further payment by written notice until compliance with such order. 7.4 If, in the opinion of the Designer or the Owner, any Subcontractor on the Project is incompetent or otherwise unsatisfactory, he shall be replaced by the Contractor with no increase in the Contract Price if and when directed by the Designer or the Owner in writing. 7.5 The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and machinery, tools appliances, fuel, light, heat, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the execution, maintenance, initial operation, and completion of the Work, other than those specifically excluded by the Contract Documents and to be furnished by the Owner or others. When use or storage of hazardous materials or equipment or methods of more than ordinary risk are necessary in accomplishing the Work, the Contractor shall give the Owner and Designer reasonable advance notice. If any materials are to be furnished or installed by the Owner or others under the terms of the Contract Documents, said materials shall be made available to the Contractor at the location(s) specified in the Contract Documents. All costs of handling, transportation from the specified location to the Project, storage, and installing of Owner-furnished materials shall be included in the Contract Price. The Contractor shall be responsible for any demurrage, damage, loss, or other deficiencies which may occur during the Contractor's handling, storage, or use of such Owner-furnished material. The Owner shall deduct from any monies due or to become due the Contractor any cost incurred by the Owner in making good any such damage, loss, or efficiency. All equipment which is proposed to be used in the Work shall be of sufficient size and in such mechanical condition as to meet the requirements of the Work and produce a satisfactory quality of work. Equipment used on any portion of the Work shall be such that no injury to previously completed Work, adjacent property, or existing facilities shall result from its use. When the methods and equipment to be used by the Contractor accomplishing the Work are not prescribed in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be free to use any methods or equipment that will accomplish the Work in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. When the Contract Documents specify the use of certain methods and equipment, such methods and equipment shall be used unless others are authorized by the Designer. If the Contractor desires to use a method or type of equipment other than specified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor may request authority from the Designer to do so. The request shall be in writing and shall include a full description of the methods and equipment proposed and of the reasons for desiring to make the change. If approval is given, it shall be on the condition that the Contractor shall be fully responsible for producing Work in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. If, after trial use of the substituted methods or equipment, the Designer determines that the Work produced does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall discontinue the use of the substitute method or equipment and shall complete the remaining Work with the specified methods and equipment at no additional cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall remove any deficient Work and replace it with Work of specified quality, or take such other corrective action as the Designer may direct. No change in the Contract Price or in Contract Time shall be made as a result of authorizing a change in methods or equipment under this paragraph. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 20 Revised 01/24 7.6 All materials and equipment shall be new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. When special makes or grades of material which are normally packaged by the supplier or manufacturer are specified or approved, such materials shall be delivered to the Project site in their original packages or containers with seals unbroken and labels intact. Materials shall be so stored as to assure the preservation of their quantity, quality and fitness for the Work. Stored materials, even though approved before storage, may again be inspected by the Designer or Owner prior to their use in the Work and shall meet the requirements of the Contract Documents at the time they are incorporated into the Work. Stored materials shall be located so as to facilitate their prompt inspection. The Contractor shall coordinate the storage of all materials with the Designer and the Owner. Materials to be stored at the Project or on the Owner's property shall not create an obstruction to the Owner's or other contractor's reasonable activities. Private property shall not be used for storage purposes without written permission of the owner or lessee of such property. The Contractor shall make all arrangements and bear all expenses for the storage of materials on private property. Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner a copy of the property owner's permission. All storage sites on private or the Owner's property shall be restored to their original condition by the Contractor at his entire expense, except as otherwise agreed to (in writing) by the owner or lessee of the property. 7.7 All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator, or processor, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. 7.8 The Contractor will be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of his Subcontractors and of persons directly or indirectly employed by them and of persons for whose acts any of them may be liable to the same extent that the Contractor is responsible for the acts and omissions of the Contractor’s own employees. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor or supplier and the Owner or the Designer, or any obligation on the part of the Owner or the Designer to pay or see to the payment of any money due any such Subcontractor or material furnisher except as may otherwise be required by law. The Owner or the Designer may furnish to any Subcontractor or supplier, to the extent practicable, evidence of amounts paid to the Contractor on account of specific Work done. 7.9 The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors. 7.10 The Contractor agrees to bind specifically every Subcontractor to the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of the Owner and to furnish written evidence thereof to the Designer and the Owner within seven (7) days after written request by the Owner. 7.11 The Contractor shall attend job progress conferences and all other meetings or conferences as directed by the Designer. The Contractor shall be represented at these job progress conferences by a representative having the authority of the Project Manager and by such other representatives as the Designer may direct. Job progress conferences shall be open to Subcontractors, suppliers and any others who may contribute beneficially toward maintaining required job progress, and such personnel shall be encouraged by the Contractor to attend. It shall be the principal purpose of job progress conferences to effect coordination, cooperation and assistance in every practical way toward the end of maintaining progress of the Project on Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 21 Revised 01/24 schedule and to complete the Work and the Project by the specified Completion Dates. The Contractor shall be prepared to assess progress of the Work as required in the Contract Documents and to recommend remedial measures for correction of progress as may be appropriate. The Designer shall preside as chairman and arrange for minutes to be taken and circulated. In the event that the prosecution of the Work is discontinued for any reason, the Contractor shall notify the Designer and the Owner at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of resuming operations. Should the terms of the Contract Documents require completion of one or more portions of the Work for the Beneficial Occupancy of the Owner prior to completion of the entire Work, the Contractor shall complete such portion(s) of the Work on or before the date specified. Such completion shall include the obtaining of all government or other permits, permissions, and approvals necessary to occupancy. The Contractor shall independently estimate the difficulties involved in arranging the Work to permit such Beneficial Occupancy and shall not claim any additional compensation or time extension by reason of any delay or increased cost due to completing such portion(s) of the Work. The Owner's possession and use of such portion(s) of the Work shall not be deemed an acceptance of any Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Owner shall be responsible for the security, maintenance, utilities, and insurance of all portions of the Work completed and beneficially occupied by the Owner. 7.12 The Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties, and assume all costs incident to the use of any invention, design process, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others, except for inventions, design processes, or devices specified by the Designer in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, the Designer, and anyone directly employed by either of them, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, arising out of any infringement or alleged infringement of such rights during or after completion of the Work, and shall defend all such claims in connection with any actual or alleged infringement of such rights. 7.13 The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, including without limitation construction permits and licenses, and will pay all governmental charges and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work. 7.14 The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the Work and shall protect and indemnify the Owner and the Owner’s officers, agents, or servants against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by the Contractor or by the Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or their employees. 7.15 The Contractor shall be responsible for the entire site of the Project (except those under the Beneficial Occupancy of the Owner) and for its reasonable and necessary protection and security, as required by laws or ordinances governing such conditions, or by custom or sound construction practices, and shall share such responsibilities as may be agreed upon among them, or in the absence of such agreement, as may be directed by the Contract Documents, Owner, or Designer. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the Owner's property, or that of others, by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 22 Revised 01/24 sub-subcontractors, or their employees or agents, and shall make good such damages. The Contractor shall be responsible for and pay for any such claims against the Owner. 7.16 The Contractor shall protect all landscaping designated to remain in the vicinity of the operations and barricade all walks, roads, and areas as necessary to keep the public away from the construction. 7.17 The Contractor shall provide cover and protect all portions of the Work and provide all materials necessary to protect the Work whether performed by the Contractor or any of the Subcontractors or sub-subcontractors. Any Work damaged through the lack of proper protection, or from any other cause, shall be repaired or replaced without extra cost to the Owner or extension to the Contract Time. The Contractor shall maintain the Work during construction and until the Work is accepted. This maintenance shall constitute continuous and effective effort prosecuted day by day, with adequate equipment and forces so that the Work is maintained in satisfactory condition at all times. All costs of maintenance shall be included in the Contract Price and the Contractor will not be paid an additional amount for such effort. Should the Owner or Designer observe that the Contractor at any time has failed to maintain the Work as provided herein, the Designer may immediately notify the Contractor of such noncompliance. Such notification shall specify a reasonable time within which the Contractor shall be required to remedy such unsatisfactory maintenance condition. Should the Contractor fail to properly respond to the Designer's notification, the Owner may, at the Contractor's expense, take such action as it may deem appropriate to remedy the defective maintenance, including suspension of the Contractor's Work or any part thereof. Any such expense incurred by the Owner shall be deducted from monies due or to become due the Contractor. Parking lots, streets, and walks connecting to the Project area shall be protected by the Contractor from deposits of mud, sand, stone, litter, or debris in any form. Pedestrian traffic areas around the construction limits must be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times with required barricades and covered walkways. When excavation or other operations outside the Project limits is required, the Contractor shall, immediately following that work, return the area to its original condition. All catch basins and storm drain lines in the vicinity of the Project site shall be protected at all times from entry of dirt, rubble and other debris. The residue from the cleaning of trucks, wheelbarrows, concrete buggies, etc. must be prevented from entering the drainage system, and if cleaning is done, the residue must be contained and removed from the Project site with other refuse. 7.18 No burning of refuse or debris shall be allowed inside or around the Project during the course of construction without written authority from authorities having jurisdiction and the Owner. 7.19 The Contractor shall provide for and maintain necessary safety measures and safety programs for the protection of all persons involved with the Work. Such measures and programs shall include the requirements of the most current edition of the CAGC Safety and Health Manual [or the AGC Accident Prevention Manual in Construction], or equivalent requirements, and shall fully comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and building Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 23 Revised 01/24 code requirements relating to the prevention of accidents or injuries to persons on or about the location of the Work. All trenches, excavations, or other hazards in the vicinity of the Work shall be well barricaded, and properly lighted at night. When Work requires closing of an area normally used by the Owner or the public, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain temporary barricades, and properly light the area. The Contractor shall comply with any directions and public authorities in this respect. 7.20 The Contractor shall designate a responsible officer or employee as safety inspector, whose duties shall include accident prevention on the Project as well as implementation of the Contractor’s safety measures and safety programs on the Project. The name of the safety inspector shall be made known to the Designer and the Owner at the preconstruction conference. 7.21 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons, the Work, or property at the Project site or adjacent thereto, the Contractor is obligated to act in the Contractor’s discretion to prevent threatened damage, injury, or loss. As soon as practicable, the Contractor shall notify the Designer and Owner of such emergency. The Contractor shall give the Designer and the Owner prompt written notice of any significant changes in the Work or deviations from the Contract Documents caused by such emergency. If the Contractor believes that additional work done in an emergency entitles the Contractor to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, the Contractor may make a claim therefore as provided in Articles 14 or 15. 7.22 The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by the Work. At least weekly and at the completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials and rubbish from and about the Project. At the completion of the Work, the Contractor shall remove all tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials. The Contractor shall leave the Work in condition for occupancy by the Owner such that no cleaning or other operations are required. Material cleared from the Project and deposited on adjacent property shall not be considered as having been disposed of satisfactorily. If the Contractor fails to keep the Project clean of waste materials or rubbish, fails to satisfactorily clean-up weekly or at the completion of the Work, the Owner may do so and the costs thereof may be deducted from any amounts due the Contractor. 7.23 Utilities, temporary facilities, and signs shall be provided as described in the Contract Documents. Absent a contrary direction in the Supplementary Conditions, the Contractor shall pay all bills for water, electricity, or other public utility service to the Project site. 7.24 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Owner, the Designer, the Designer's consultants, and their officers, agents, and employees harmless against all costs, damages, and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, arising out of claims by any separate contractor or by any Subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or supplier engaged by or employed by the Contractor or employed by any of the Subcontractors claiming through him, including without limitation damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to any inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action of the Contractor or the Contractor’s Subcontractors on the Project. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 24 Revised 01/24 The Contractor acknowledges that should the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors be damaged by any breach of contract by any other separate prime contractor on the Project, the Contractor may invoke applicable dispute resolution procedures with said other separate prime contractor or bring a direct civil action against said other separate prime contractor. The Contractor hereby expressly agrees that neither the Owner nor its officers, agents, or employees shall have any liability of any kind or nature whatsoever to the Contractor, its Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, or suppliers arising out of or relating to any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action by any other separate prime contractor. The Contractor covenants not to sue the Owner for any loss or damage caused by any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action by any other separate prime contractor, notwithstanding whatever rights at law the Contractor might have to bring a civil action against the Owner for any breach, inconvenience, delay, interference, or other action or non-action of any other separate prime contractor. The Contractor agrees to look exclusively to the other prime contractor for relief or remedy. Nothing contained herein or appearing anywhere in the Contract Documents shall obligate or require the Owner to exercise any right or privilege, or to take any action or to refrain from taking any action under any contract it may have with any other prime contractor or party to the Project for the benefit of the Contractor or any Subcontractor, subSubcontractor, or supplier claiming through the Contractor. 7.25 Prior to completion of the Work and Final Payment of the Contract Price, excepting only those portions of the Work deemed accepted in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall have charge and care of the Work, and shall take every precaution against injury or damage to any part due to the action of the elements or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the Work. The Contractor shall as required by the Owner replace, rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all injury or damage to any portion of the Work occasioned by any of the above causes before Final Completion and shall bear the expenses thereof. 7.26 In the event that the Work, or any portion thereof, is suspended at any time pursuant to an order of the Owner, the Contractor shall obey all instructions of the Owner regarding storage of materials, drainage, protection of the Work, and erection of temporary structures during the suspension period. 7.27 The Project Expediter for the Project shall be responsible for the coordination of the Work of itself and any other separate contractors, both as to space and time. The Project Expediter shall coordinate the implementation of the Contract Construction Schedule, all construction activities and close-out of the Project, including but not limited to all testing, inspection, certifications, and approvals required by public agencies. The Contractor and the Project Expediter shall each be required to notify the Designer and the Owner promptly of any event or condition which could affect the conduct or progress of the Work and shall cooperate fully with all other contractors on the Project site. 7.28 The Owner hereby delegates to the Project Expediter all of its duties to coordinate and to expedite the Work not expressly reserved to the Owner by other provisions of the Contract Documents. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 25 Revised 01/24 7.29 All Work performed pursuant to the Contract Documents shall conform in all respects to the North Carolina State Building Code and all other state, local, and national codes in effect at the time of and applicable to this Work. 7.30 The Contractor shall provide for and maintain necessary safety measures and safety programs for the protection of all persons at the Project site, and shall comply at all times with the requirements of the most current edition of the CAGC Safety and Health Manual [or the AGC Accident Prevention Manual in Construction], or the equivalent requirements of the Contractor’s safety program, and shall fully comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and building code requirements so as to prevent accidents or injuries to persons on or about the Project site. The Contractor shall clearly mark or post signs warning of existing hazards, and shall barricade excavations, elevator shafts, stairways, and similar hazards. The Contractor shall protect against damage or injury resulting from falling materials, and shall maintain all protective devices and signs throughout the progress of the Work. 7.31 The Contractor shall adhere to the rules, regulations, and interpretations of the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (29 CFR Part 1926 as adopted in 13 NCAC 07F.0201, including 29 CFR Part 1910 General Industry Safety and Health Standards applicable to construction) and N.C. Gen. Stat. §95-126 through 155 (Occupational Safety and Health) as well as all revisions and amendments to such standards or statutes as may occur throughout the performance of the Work. 7.32 Any land disturbing activity performed by the Contractor in connection with the Project shall comply with all erosion control measures set forth in the Contract Documents and any additional measures which may be required in order to ensure that the Project is in full compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, as implemented by Title 15 North Carolina administrative Code, Chapter 4, Sedimentation Control, Subchapters 4A, 4B and 4C, as amended (15 NCAC 4A, 4B, and 4C), and as may be revised or amended in the future. Upon receipt of notice that a land-disturbing activity is in violation of said Act, the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all steps or actions necessary to bring the Project in compliance with said Act are promptly taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for all penalties assessed pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 113A-64 with respect to its Work, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs of defense arising out of or related to the enforcement of the Act against any party or person described in this Article. 7.33 Any mechanical or electrical work such as sleeves, inserts, chases, etc. located in the Work of the Contractor for general work shall be built in by that Contractor. On multiple prime projects, the mechanical and electrical contractors shall set all sleeves, inserts, and other devices built into the structure in cooperation and under the supervision of the Contractor for general work. The responsibility for exact location of such items shall be that of the mechanical, plumbing, or electrical prime contractor. 7.34 The Contractor shall be responsible for permanently fixed service facilities and systems in use during progress of the Work and shall strictly adhere to the following procedures: a) Prior to acceptance of the Work by the Owner, the Contractor shall remove and replace any part of the permanent building systems damaged through use during construction. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 26 Revised 01/24 b) Temporary filters shall be installed in each of the heating and air conditioning units, return air grilles, and other locations to prevent intrusion of dust, dirt, and debris during construction. Temporary filters shall be removed and replaced with new filters immediately prior to Substantial Completion. c) Extra effort shall be maintained to keep the building clean and under no circumstances shall air systems be operated if finishing operations are creating dust in excess of what would be considered normal if the building were occupied. d) When the permanent lighting system is used during construction, lamps shall be replaced and shall be new on the date of Substantial Completion. ARTICLE 8. OWNER 8.1 The Owner shall issue communications and notices to the Contractor through the Designer to the extent contemplated by the Contract Documents. 8.2 In case of termination of the employment of the Designer, the Owner shall appoint as Designer a qualified person who shall have and assume all rights and duties held by the original Designer. 8.3 The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any portion of the Work notwithstanding the fact that the time for completion of such portion of the Work may not have expired, but such taking possession and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any Work not completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. 8.4 A waiver on the part of the Owner of any breach of any part of the Contractor shall not be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 8.5 The Owner shall pay all permanent acreage fees, governmental impact fees, and meter deposits for permanent utilities. ARTICLE 9. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 9.1 The Owner may employ one or more Construction Managers for the purpose of assisting the Owner, Designer, and Contractor in developing and administering budgets and cost controls, in evaluating constructability and value engineering proposals, in establishing and maintaining a critical path method (CPM) schedule, in coordinating or expediting the Work with other projects being constructed by the Owner or others adjacent or near the Work, or for such other purposes as the Owner may deem appropriate. From time to time the Owner may identify such Construction Managers(s) to the Contractor in writing identifying any tasks assigned to such Construction Managers(s). ARTICLE 10. DESIGNER 10.1 The Designer is charged with the responsibility of interpretation of the Contract Documents. The Designer’s decisions relating to aesthetic matters shall be final. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 27 Revised 01/24 10.2 All Work completed under the Contract Documents shall be subject to review by the Designer. No Work is to be covered without the Designer's review or prior authorization. Any Work so covered without the Designer's review or prior authorization shall be uncovered at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall notify the Designer in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of covering any Work. 10.3 The Designer shall not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, and shall not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, but shall be entitled to enforce any requirements in the Contract Documents specifying particular means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures. 10.4 The Designer shall be an Owner's representative during the construction period. The duties, responsibilities and authority of the Designer as the Owner's representative during construction are as set forth in the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 11. TESTING AND SURVEYING 11.1 Laboratory and field tests to determine compliance of construction with the Contract Documents shall be made by the Owner or testing consultants employed by the Owner except those required elsewhere in the Contract Documents to be paid for by the Contractor. The costs and expenses of providing samples for and assistance in any testing shall be borne by the Contractor and are included in the Contract Price. Any Work in which untested materials are used without approval or written permission of the Designer shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Work found to be unacceptable or unauthorized will not be paid for and, if directed by the Designer shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. Unless otherwise designated, tests in accordance with the cited standard methods of ASTM or other generally recognized or specifically authorized methods which are current on the date of advertisement for bids shall be made at the expense of the Owner; provided, however, in the event that after such testing any Work is found to be defective or does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, the costs of retesting such Work and the costs of inspection services shall be paid by the Contractor. Samples shall be taken by a testing laboratory employed by the Owner. All materials being used are subject to inspection, tests, or rejection at any time prior to or during incorporation into the Work. Copies of all Owner test reports will be furnished to the Contractor at his written request. Copies of Contractor test reports shall be furnished to the Designer upon written request. 11.2 The Owner shall have the right to deduct the costs of additional testing as described in paragraph 11.1 from any money due the Contractor; or if no money is due the Contractor, the Owner shall have the right to recover these costs from the Contractor, from its sureties, or from both. 11.3 All layouts and surveying shall be accomplished by properly qualified personnel duly licensed in the State of North Carolina. ARTICLE 12. SEPARATE CONTRACTS 12.1 It is expressly understood that the Owner may deploy the Owner’s own employees or engage other separate prime contractors to perform Work as a part of the Project whose work Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 28 Revised 01/24 will be performed simultaneously and sequentially with the performance of the Work by the Contractor. It shall be necessary for the Contractor to coordinate construction activities with such other contractors, particularly with respect to access to work areas, storage of materials, and use of elevators and other common facilities. The Contractor shall diligently and in good faith cooperate with the Owner, the Designer, and all other contractors with respect to such matters and shall regularly and faithfully attend any and all meetings called by the Owner or the Designer with respect to such matters. Any disputes between the Contractor and any other separate prime contractor with respect to such matters shall be resolved in accordance with the claim and dispute resolution procedures in the Agreement. ARTICLE 13. CONTRACT TIME 13.1 Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Construction Contract by the Contractor for signatures, the Project Expediter shall prepare and submit to the Designer and Owner for review and approval a preliminary progress schedule for the Work pursuant to the requirements stated in the Contract Documents. 13.2 Within fourteen (14) days after initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Submittal Register listing all Submittals the Contractor is required to make or proposes to make under the Contract Documents, the dates on which the Contractor proposes to make such Submittals and the dates by which the Contractor reasonably requires a response from the Designer with respect to each Submittal. The dates submitted shall be incorporated into the Contract Construction Schedule as Completion Dates when they have been approved or modified by the Owner. The Designer shall not be required to review any Submittal from the Contractor until a Submittal Register acceptable to and approved by the Owner has been submitted by the Contractor. 13.3 Not later than thirty (30) days following execution and delivery of the Construction Agreement by Owner to Contractor, the Owner shall deliver to the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed shall state a commencement date on which it is expected that the Contractor will begin the Work to be performed under the Agreement. The Contract Time shall be measured from said specified commencement date. The commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed shall not be earlier than three (3) days after the Notice to Proceed is served on the Contractor. If, other than by mutual agreement, said specified commencement date is more than thirty (30) days after the date of execution and delivery of the Agreement from Owner to Contractor and the Contractor believes said delay justifies an increase in Contract Price or an extension of Contract Time, the Contractor may make a claim therefore as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. No Work shall be done prior to the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. A final Contract Construction Schedule shall be submitted for approval by the Contractor, Designer, and Owner no later than fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. No payments shall be due the Contractor until this schedule is approved by all parties. 13.4 The Contract Construction Schedule is a Contract Document. The Contractor represents that the Contract Construction Schedule has been reviewed in detail, that the Contractor participated in its preparation, that all of the activities which impact, limit, or otherwise affect the time of completion of the Work are shown in the Contract Construction Schedule and that all of the activities of others which impact, limit, or otherwise affect the start, duration, or completion of Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 29 Revised 01/24 the Contractor’s activities are also shown. The Contractor further represents that the Contractor can and will complete each activity within the time shown for that activity. Time is of the essence with respect to each such activity and Completion Date. 13.5 If the Contractor submits a construction schedule, progress report, or any other document that indicates or otherwise expresses an intention to achieve completion of the Work prior to any Completion Date required by the Contract Documents or prior to expiration of the Contract Time, no liability of the Owner to the Contractor for any failure of the Contractor to so complete the Work shall be created or implied. 13.6 If the Contractor, for reasons beyond the Contractor’s control, is delayed in beginning any activity, the Contractor shall, nevertheless, have the same number of days as is shown in the Contract Construction Schedule for the activity, and the affected activity and any succeeding activity that is dependent upon that activity shall be adjusted accordingly; provided that at any time the Owner, by means of a Change Order, may require the Contractor to work overtime, to increase labor forces or to take any necessary or appropriate action to decrease the time required for any activity, and the Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Contract Price computed in accordance with Article 15 of these General Conditions. 13.7 At any time, the Owner may order the Contractor, on seven (7) days written notice, to begin any activity earlier than the starting date shown on the Contract Construction Schedule. 13.8 Should the Contractor fail to start any activity on the start date shown in the Contract Construction Schedule or as it may have been adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 13.5 or 13.6 above, or become delayed, the Contractor shall, without being entitled to any increase in the Contract Price or other compensation, work overtime, increase labor forces or take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to complete the activity by the Completion Date shown on the Contract Construction Schedule, or as such Completion Date may have been adjusted. 13.9 The Designer and Owner or his Construction Consultant shall monitor progress of the work at all times and the Contractor shall cooperate with such monitoring and provide any and all information with respect to the progress of the Work and scheduling as the Owner may reasonably require. 13.10 On a monthly basis, the Contractor shall revise the Contract Construction Schedule, showing any adjustments made in accordance with paragraphs 13.5 or 13.6, above, by any Change Order, the progress of the Work, and any days gained or days lost with respect to any activity, and shall furnish copies thereof to the Owner and Designer. 13.11 Should any monthly revision of any Contract Construction Schedule show that the Contractor is behind on any activity, the late completion of which could delay Substantial Completion of the Work, the Owner shall be entitled to withhold from the next Progress Payment due the Contractor an amount not exceeding the amount the Owner would be entitled to in Liquidated Damages, should Substantial Completion be delayed by the same number of days that the Contractor is currently behind schedule. If, subsequently, the Contractor's progress, as shown by any succeeding monthly revision to the Contract Construction Schedule, is such that the anticipated delay no longer exists, the Owner shall pay with the Progress Payment next due to the Contractor such amounts as have been withheld in accordance with this paragraph. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 30 Revised 01/24 13.12 The Owner shall have the right to perform Work, hire and employ labor and craftsmen, rent equipment, subcontract with other parties, or do anything that the Owner deems necessary or appropriate to remedy or cure any delay by the Contractor in the progress of the Work. Such action by the Owner shall not, in any way, affect, void or limit any warranty, guaranty or other responsibility of the Contractor under the Contract Documents. Such action may be taken by the Owner only after three (3) days written notice to the Contractor. All costs incurred by the Owner in taking any such action shall be charged to the Contractor and deducted from any amounts remaining due under the Agreement. 13.13 The Contractor may be entitled to an extension of the Contract Time (but no increase in the Contract Sum) for delays arising from unforeseen causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Owner, the Contractor or the Contractor’s Subcontractors as follows: a) Labor disputes and strikes that directly impact the critical path activities of the Contract Construction Schedule; b) Acts of God, tornado, fire, hurricane, blizzard, earthquake, typhoon, or flood that damage completed Work or stored materials. c) Acts of the public enemy; acts of the State, Federal, or local government in their sovereign capacities. d) Abnormal inclement weather as defined in Article 13.14. 13.14 On any day that the Contractor considers that the Project is delayed by adverse weather conditions, the Contractor shall identify in writing to the Designer and the Owner the adverse weather conditions affecting each activity, the specific nature of the activity affected, the number of hours lost, and the number of and identity (by responsibility or trade) of workers affected and shall obtain from the Designer written recognition of the delay. The time for performance of this Contract includes an allowance for a number of calendar days which may not be suitable for construction Work by reason of adverse weather. The Contract Time will be extended only if the number of calendar days of adverse weather recognized by the Designer exceeds the number of inclement weather days set forth below, and the Contractor demonstrates how this adverse weather impacts activities on the critical path of the Contract Construction Schedule. Month Number of Inclement Weather Days January 10 February 10 March 10 April 9 May 10 June 9 July 11 August 10 September 8 October 7 November 8 December 9 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 31 Revised 01/24 13.15 If the Contractor believes that the progress of the Work has been adversely affected by adverse weather recognized by the Designer during a particular month, the Contractor shall submit a written request for extension of time to the Designer. Such a request for time extension of the Contract Time shall be submitted by the tenth (10th) day of the month following that month in which the adverse weather is encountered. The request shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: a) Detailed description of weather's effect on scheduled activities and its net effect on the critical path of the Project, and b) Weather records from the official weather station nearest the Project site and records of actual observation as contained in daily reports, correspondence, or other documentation. 13.16 The Contractor specifically recognizes that a delay by the Contractor in achieving any Completion Date can have the effect of delaying the Substantial Completion of the Project, that such delay in Substantial Completion of the Project will necessarily cause damages, losses, and expenses to the Owner, including, but not limited to and by way of illustration only, increased capitalized costs and interests for the Project, increased and extended Project overhead, Designer's and Consultant's fees, increased costs of construction, increased and extended operation costs of other facilities, and inefficiency and loss of productivity, and that such damages, losses, and expenses may not be readily identifiable or ascertainable at the time they are incurred or at any time. Therefore, and in recognition of these factors and the likelihood that actual damages from his delay will not be readily ascertainable, the Contractor agrees to pay to the Owner, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty, the sum identified in the Contract Documents hereto as the Liquidated Damages per Day, for each day by which the failure to meet any Completion Date shown in the Contract Construction Schedule, adjusted in accordance with this Article, delays the Substantial Completion of the Project. 13.17 The Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or other compensation from the Owner for any delay in the completion of or progress on the Work that is caused by a force majeure condition or is otherwise not caused by the sole and direct act or omission of the Owner and the Owner’s employees or agents. 13.18 The sum for Liquidated Damages is the amount stated in the Contract Documents as Liquidated Damages reasonably estimated in advance to cover the losses to be incurred by the Owner by reason of failure of said Contractor(s) to complete the Work within the time specified, such time being in the essence of this contract and a material consideration thereof. ARTICLE 14. CHANGES IN THE WORK 14.1 Without invalidating the Contract Documents, the Owner may, at any time, or from time to time order additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. Said additions, deletions, or revisions shall be authorized only by written Change Orders, Construction Change Directives or Field Orders. Upon receipt of a Change Order, Construction Change Directive or Field Order, the Contractor shall proceed with the Work involved. All such Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents. If any change causes an increase or decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time, adjustments shall be made as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. In order to expedite the Work and avoid or minimize delay in the Work that might affect the Contract Price or Contract Time, the Designer may issue a Change Order in the form of a Construction Change Directive which when signed by the Owner and Designer, directs the Contractor to proceed promptly with the Work involved. Any claim for an adjustment in Contract Price or Time, if not defined in the Construction Change Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 32 Revised 01/24 Directive, shall be promptly made in writing in accordance with the procedures defined in Article 15.2. 14.2 The Designer may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving change in the Contract Price or in the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order. Such alterations shall not invalidate the Contract Documents nor release the surety. If the Contractor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the Designer entitles him to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of Contract Time, he may make a claim therefore as provided in Article 14 or Article 15. 14.3 Except in an emergency endangering life or property, no change shall be made by the Contractor except upon prior written Change Order, Directive or Field Order authorizing such Change. 14.4 Increases in the Contract Price or extensions of the Contract Time for additional Work performed by the Contractor shall only be in accordance with a written Change Order signed by the Owner and Designer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional time or to additional compensation for any Work performed or material supplied which is claimed to have been authorized or settled by an "oral" change, or by a "constructive" or "implied" change, or by a course of conduct, or by any action or non-action by the Owner, Designer, or any other persons, or by any means whatsoever other than by a written Change Order for such Work or material signed by the Owner and the Designer. 14.5 Changes in the Work resulting from emergency shall not invalidate the Contract Documents nor release the surety. 14.6 Neither the Owner nor the Designer shall be responsible for verbal instructions which have not been confirmed in writing, and in no case shall such instructions be interpreted as permitting a departure from the Contract Documents unless such instruction is confirmed in writing and supported by a proper Change Order, Construction Change Directive or Field Order, whether or not the cost is affected. 14.7 The Owner, in its sole discretion, may require that the Contractor notify the Contractor’s sureties of any changes affecting the general scope of the Work or change in the Contract Price, and that the amount of applicable bonds shall be adjusted accordingly. If this requirement is exercised, the Contractor shall furnish proof of such adjustment to the Designer and the Owner. If this requirement is exercised, the Change Orders shall require written consent of the Contractor's surety. At the time of signing a Change Order, the Contractor shall be required to certify as follows: "I certify that all sureties have been notified that my contract has been altered by the amount of this Change Order, and that a copy of the approved Change Order will be mailed to all sureties upon its receipt by me." If this requirement is exercised, no payment to the Contractor on account of any Change Order shall become due or payable until written evidence of the surety's consent to the Change Order has been furnished to the Designer and to the Owner, and the furnishing of such written consent is a condition precedent to such payment. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 33 Revised 01/24 14.8 The Contractor shall support all requests for Change Orders with a detailed cost breakdown showing cost of materials, labor, equipment, transportation, other items, Contractor's overhead and profit, and total cost, in accordance with methods defined in this Article, and, if the request seeks an extension of the Contract Time, with a time-related diagram which demonstrates specifically why an increase in construction time is needed. 14.9 When a request for a Change Order involves a Subcontractor, the Contractor shall provide quotation from same on Subcontractor's letterhead. The Subcontractor's quote shall list materials, equipment, and labor separately, and show overhead and profit in the manner provided in paragraph 14.8. ARTICLE 15. CHANGE OF THE CONTRACT PRICE 15.1 The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation payable to the Contractor for performing all Work under the Contract Documents. All duties, responsibilities, and obligations assigned to or undertaken by the Contractor shall be at his expense without change in the Contract Price. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order. 15.2 Any claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price shall be in writing and written notice of any event, action, or non-action which may become the basis of a claim shall be delivered to the Owner and the Designer within three (3) days of the occurrence of any such event, action or non-action giving rise to the claim. Such written notice is a condition precedent to the making of a claim, and such notice shall describe the basis of the potential claim with reasonable detail and clarity. A claim shall be made in writing and shall be delivered to the Designer and the Owner no later than fourteen (14) days after such notice. The claim shall describe in detail the basis for the claim, with specific reference to any provisions of the Contract Documents, by paragraph, drawing number, or other specific identification, and shall state the amount claimed and how it is calculated. If the Contractor, at the time the claim is made, is unable to state the amount claimed with accuracy, the Contractor shall so state and provide the estimated amount and the basis on which the amount is to be calculated. At the earliest date practicable, but in no event more than thirty (30) days after Contractor's notice of claim, the Contractor shall supplement the claim with an accurate statement of the amount claimed and how it has been calculated. The Contractor shall provide, in writing, in support of the claim all such explanations, arguments, data, receipts, expert opinions, or other documents or information as the Contractor deems appropriate to be considered in support of the claim. A claim may properly be rejected by the Owner by reason of the Contractor's failure to submit adequate or accurate documentation or information, except that within seven (7) days after being given notice that the claim has been rejected on this basis, the Contractor may submit additional documentation or information. No claim for a change of the Contract Price shall be considered or granted (except solely at the discretion of the Owner) unless a claim is so made, nor shall the Contractor be entitled to any increase in the Contract Price unless the Contractor has given notice and made such a written claim within the times required. The Owner shall decide, after obtaining the advice of the Designer, whether an increase in Contract Price is warranted, and the amount of such increase shall be determined as provided in paragraph 15.4 through 15.5, below. Any change in the Contract Price resulting from any such claim shall be incorporated in a Change Order. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 34 Revised 01/24 The Owner shall advise the Contractor of its decision with respect to the claim within fourteen (14) days of its receipt, or of the receipt of additional documentation or information if the absence of such has previously been the basis of rejection of the claim; provided, however, that if, in its sole discretion, the Owner deems that review or consideration of any part of the claim or any matter related thereto by its governing Board is necessary or appropriate, it shall so advise the Contractor and shall provide its decision to the Contractor within seven (7) days after such Board consideration, review or action. Any claim on which the Owner has not provided its decision to the Contractor within the applicable time period shall be deemed denied. If the Contractor is not satisfied with the decision of the Owner, the Contractor may within seven (7) days of receipt of the Owner's decision initiate the mediation process as described in Appendix A to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. 15.3 In determining the amount of a Contract Price adjustment, the parties shall apply the following methods, as appropriate: (A) Change in Work: The Owner and Contractor shall negotiate in good faith and attempt to agree upon the value of any change (extra or decrease) in Work prior to the issuance of a Change Order covering said Work. Such Change Order shall set forth the corresponding adjustment to the Contract Price. In the event the Owner and the Contractor are unable to agree, the Owner shall grant an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price. (B) Emergency Work: In the event of emergency endangering life or property, the Contractor may be directed by the Designer to proceed on a time and material basis, whereupon the Contractor shall so proceed and keep accurately, in such form as may be required by the Designer, a correct account of costs together with all proper invoices, payrolls, and supporting data therefore. 15.4 Where the Contract Price is to be adjusted, the following limitations shall apply in determining the amount of adjustment: (A) In the case of extra or emergency work, the Contract Price shall not be increased by more than the reasonable, actual, and documented net cost of the extra or emergency work plus ten percent (10%) of such net cost on Work performed by the Contractor and five percent (5%) thereof on any subcontracted Work for overhead and profit combined. (B) In the case of a decrease in Work, the Contract Price shall not be decreased by less than the net cost of the deleted Work plus five percent (5%) of such direct net cost for profit and overhead. The term 'net cost' as used herein shall include, as applicable, and shall be limited to, all direct labor, direct material, direct equipment, labor burden, sales taxes, shipping and handling charges, permits and fees, and insurance and bond premium adjustments, if any, attributable to the change. All other items of cost shall be considered as overhead and covered by the percentages allowed in sections A and B of this paragraph. The Contractor shall provide worksheets or tabulations describing the method by which the direct net cost was calculated, and shall provide all data needed to support the calculation of the direct net cost, all in a form acceptable to the Owner. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 35 Revised 01/24 15.5 Where the Contract Price is to be adjusted by negotiation, the Owner may authorize and designate the Designer to negotiate with the Contractor on behalf of the Owner; provided, however, any agreement reached between the Contractor and Designer shall be subject to approval by the Owner. ARTICLE 16. UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS 16.1 Should the Contractor encounter unforeseen conditions at the Project site materially differing from those shown on the Drawings or indicated in the Specifications or differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in this Agreement, the Contractor shall immediately, and in no event more than three days later, give notice to the Owner of such conditions before they are disturbed. The Owner and the Designer shall thereupon promptly investigate the conditions and if they find that they materially differ from those shown on the Drawings or indicated in the Specifications, they shall at once make such changes in the Drawings and Specifications as they may find necessary. Any increase or decrease in the Contract Price resulting from such changes shall be adjusted in the manner provided herein for adjustments as to extra or additional Work and changes. However, neither the Owner nor the Designer shall be liable or responsible for additional work, costs, or changes to the Work that could have been reasonably determined from any reports, surveys, and analyses made available for the Contractor's review or that could have been discovered by the Contractor through the performance of its obligations pursuant to the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 17. CORRECTION OF WORK BEFORE FINAL PAYMENT 17.1 The Owner has the authority to stop or suspend work, and the Designer has the authority to order Work removed or to order corrections of defective Work or Work not in compliance with the Contract Documents where such action may be necessary to ensure successful completion of the Work. Any work, materials, fabricated items, or other parts of the Work which have been found by the Designer to be defective or not in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be condemned and shall be removed from the Project by the Contractor, and immediately replaced by new Work in accordance with the Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Owner. Work or property of the Owner or others damaged or destroyed by virtue of such condemned Work shall be made good at the expense of the Contractor. Correction of condemned Work described above shall be commenced by the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours after notice from the Designer or the Owner and shall be pursued to completion. Should the Contractor fail to proceed reasonably with the abovementioned corrections, the Owner may, three (3) days after the notice specified in the preceding sentence, proceed with correction, paying the cost, including costs of uncovering such condemned Work, of such corrections from amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Condemned Work removed shall be the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Project by him within ten (10) days after notice to remove it, and if not then removed, thereafter may be disposed of by the Owner without compensation to the Contractor and the cost of such disposal shall be deducted from amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 36 Revised 01/24 Should the cost of correction of the Work and, if applicable, disposal of the condemned Work by the Owner exceed amounts due or to become due the Contractor, then the Contractor and the Contractor’s sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 18. CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION; WARRANTIES AND GUARANTIES 18.1 Neither the final certificate, Final Payment, occupation of the premises by the Owner, nor any provision of the Contract Documents, nor any other act or instrument of the Owner or the Designer shall relieve the Contractor from responsibility for negligence, defective material or workmanship, or failure to comply with the Contract Documents. 18.2 The Contractor shall, at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense, make all necessary repairs, replacements, and corrections of any nature or description, interior or exterior, structural or non-structural, that shall become necessary by reason of defective workmanship or materials which appear within a period of one (1) year from the date of Substantial Completion; provided, however that notwithstanding the preceding, if any longer guarantee period is specified for any particular materials or workmanship under the Contract Documents, or under any subcontract, or in connection with any manufactured unit which is installed in the Project, or under the laws of the State of North Carolina, the longer guarantee period shall govern. 18.3 If, within any guarantee period, repairs or changes are required in connection with the Work, which are rendered necessary as the result of the use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, promptly upon receipt of notice from the Designer and without expense to the Owner: a) Completely repair or replace the Work so that it conforms to the Contract Documents; b) Correct all defects therein; c) Make good all damage which, in the opinion of the Designer, is the result of the use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents; and d) Make good any Work or material, or any equipment or contents disturbed in fulfilling any such guarantee. If, in fulfilling the requirements of the Contract Documents or of any guarantee embraced therein or required thereby, the Contractor disturbs any work, facility, premises, or construction belonging to the Owner, the Contractor shall restore such disturbed work to a condition satisfactory to the Owner, and shall guarantee such restored work to the same extent as if it were Work under the Contract Documents. If the Contractor, after notice, fails to proceed promptly to comply with the terms of the guarantee, the Owner may have the defects corrected, and the Contractor and the Contractor’s ureties shall be liable for all expenses incurred. "Promptly" is defined as within twenty-four (24) Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 37 Revised 01/24 hours for systems necessary to normal operation of the building and within seventy-two (72) hours for all other items. All special guarantees applicable to definite parts of the Work that may be shown in or required by Contract Documents shall be subject to the terms of this paragraph during the first year of the life of such special guarantee. Manufacturer's standard guarantees or warranties which do not comply with the time limit specified herein shall be extended by the Contractor automatically without further action on the part of the Owner or the Designer. 18.4 In the eleventh calendar month after the date of Substantial Completion, and at the request of the Owner, the Contractor, the Owner and the Designer shall make an inspection of the Work for the purpose of identifying defective workmanship or materials. If the Contractor, having been requested to do so by the Owner, fails to participate in such inspection, the Contractor shall be conclusively bound by any decision or ruling by the Designer as to any defective workmanship or material and as to the Contractor's responsibility for its repair or replacement. ARTICLE 19. OWNER'S RIGHT TO DO WORK 19.1 If, during the progress of the Work or during any period of guarantee, the Contractor fails to prosecute the Work properly or to perform any provision of the Contract Documents, the Owner, after three (3) days written notice to the Contractor from the Designer, or from the Owner after Final Payment, may perform or have performed that portion of the Work and may deduct the cost thereof from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor. Notwithstanding any action by the Owner under this paragraph, all warranties and bonds given or to be given by the Contractor shall remain in effect or shall be given by the Contractor. 19.2 Should the cost of such action by the Owner exceed the amount due or to become due the Contractor, the Contractor and his sureties shall be liable for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 20. PARTIAL PAYMENTS 20.1 Within thirty (30) days after his initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures, the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Schedule of Values. The Schedule of Values shall indicate the value of the Work, including applicable overhead and profit, for each Division and section of the Project Specifications. The Designer and Owner shall be provided with the Contractor's estimate papers, Subcontractor agreements, supplier quotes, or other documents substantiating these values if so requested in writing by the Designer. The Contractor shall provide the requested documentation within seven (7) days after receipt of the Designer's written request. The Schedule of Values shall be subject to approval by the Owner, and if the Owner and the Contractor cannot agree upon the Schedule of Values, the Designer shall prepare it, and the Schedule of Values as prepared by the Designer shall be binding on the Owner and the Contractor. No Request for Payment shall be certified by the Designer until the Designer has issued approval of said Schedule of Values. 20.2 Not later than the fifth (5th) day of each calendar month the Contractor shall submit to the Designer a Request for Payment for Work done during the previous calendar month. The Request for Payment shall be in form of AIA Document G702 (latest edition) and shall show substantially the value of Work done (including the value of material delivered to the Project or stored by the Contractor at another site, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth) during Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 38 Revised 01/24 the previous calendar month, and shall sum up the financial status of the Work with the following information: a) Total Contract Price, including any adjustment thereto made pursuant to the Contract Documents. b) Value of Work completed and materials properly stored to date. c) Less amount retained. d) Less previous payments. e) Current amount due. f) Balance remaining. The Contractor, upon request of the Designer, shall substantiate the request with invoices, vouchers, payrolls, or other evidence. 20.3 When payment is requested or made on an account of stored materials, such materials must be stored on the Owner's property at such places and in such a manner as may be designated by the Designer. However, in the sole discretion of the Owner, with permission in writing from the Designer and Owner and under such circumstances as may be determined by the Owner, such materials may be stored in a bonded warehouse. The location and conditions for storage of such materials away from the Owner's property in a bonded warehouse shall be within the sole discretion of the Owner. Requests for Payment on account of stored materials shall be accompanied by paid invoices, bills of sale, warehouse receipts, or other documentary evidence establishing Owner's title to such materials, evidence that the stored materials are insured against loss and damage, and such other documentation as required by the Designer. Responsibility for the quantity, quality, and condition of such stored materials, whether stored on the Owner's property or away from the Owner's property, shall remain with the Contractor regardless of ownership or title. No payment shall be made on account of materials stored in a bonded warehouse unless the Contractor has acquired written permission from the Designer for such storage of materials and has complied with all conditions set forth in such permission regarding such storage of materials in a bonded warehouse. 20.4 Any Request for Payment received by the Designer on or before the fifth (5th) of the calendar month shall be certified for payment or returned for re-submission to the Contractor on or before the fifteenth (15th) of the calendar month. The Designer's certification shall be for the amount which was requested or that which the Designer has decided was justly due, and shall state in writing to the Contractor and Owner the reasons for withholding payment of any or all of the amount requested. 20.5 The Designer may fail to certify all or part of any payment requested for any of the following reasons: a) Defective Work not corrected. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 39 Revised 01/24 b) Suits, actions, or claims of any character filed against the Contractor, or due to the operations of the Contractor, or information or notice that a suit, action, or claim will be filed or has been made. c) Information or notice that a Subcontractor or a supplier has not received payment. d) The balance unpaid of the Contract Price is insufficient to complete the Work in the judgment of the Designer or Owner. e) Damage to the Owner or another contractor. f) Inability of the Contractor to meet a Completion Date, including an anticipated failure to meet a Completion Date entitling the Owner to withhold anticipated Liquidated Damages in accordance with paragraphs 13.15 and 13.17 hereof. g) Failure to furnish Submittal as required by the Contract Documents on a timely basis in accordance with the Submittal Register. h) Such other reason as to the Designer may appear prudent, proper, or equitable. When grounds for withholding certification have been corrected, the Designer shall so certify to the Owner and the Owner shall make any payment due with respect to such certification as a part of his next payment after such certification. 20.6 No certificate issued or progress payment made shall constitute an acceptance of the Work or any part thereof. 20.7 The amount certified by the Designer for payment shall be ninety-five percent (95%) of the value of Work completed and materials stored since the Designer's last certification as shown on the Request for Payment, less any amounts not certified in accordance with paragraph 20.4, and this amount shall be paid by the Owner on or before the last business day of the month, but payment shall not be past due until not paid within fifteen (15) days thereafter. 20.8 After certification by the Designer that the Work is fifty percent (50%) complete, based on a determination that the Contractor's gross project invoices, excluding the value of materials stored off-site, equal or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of the Contract, (except the value of materials stored on-site shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the Contractor's gross project invoices for the purpose of determining whether the Project is fifty percent (50%) complete) and the Contractor has provided to the Owner the written consent of its sureties to the cessation of further percentage retention, the amount certified for payment with respect to subsequent Requests for Payment shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the value of Work completed and materials stored since the Designer's last certification as shown on the Request for Payment, less any amounts not certified in accordance with paragraphs 20.4 and 20.5; provided, however, that the aggregate of periodic payments shall not exceed ninety-seven and one half percent (97.5%) of the Contract Price. If the Owner determines that the Contractor's performance under the Contract is unsatisfactory, the Owner may resume withholding percentage retention from each subsequent periodic payment application up to the maximum amount of five percent (5%) of the Contract Price. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 40 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 21. FINAL PAYMENT 21.1 If the Work of the Contractor is limited to demolition, pilings, caissons and structural steel, the remaining unpaid balance of the Contractor’s Contract Price, less a sum equal to five-tenths percent (0.5%) of the Contract Price, shall be paid within sixty days following receipt of the following documents, all of which must be received before payment shall become due: (i) request for payment from the Contractor; (ii) receipt of consent from the Contractor’s surety to the payment; and (iii) approval or certification from the Designer that the work performed by the Contractor is acceptable and in accordance with the Contract Documents. 21.2 Except as set forth in paragraph 21.1, within forty five days after Substantial Completion of the Project, the remaining unpaid balance of the Contract Price shall be paid to the Contractor, less an amount equal to two and one-half times the value of punch list work or other work remaining to be completed or corrected, as reasonably estimated by the Owner. 21.3 Upon Substantial Completion, the Designer shall prepare and submit to the Contractor a deficiency list identifying all portions of the Work which are known by the Designer at that time to be incomplete or defective. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this deficiency list, the Contractor shall complete and correct all items on that list along with all other Work required to achieve Final Completion of the Work. At any time prior to completion of the period of warranty, the Designer may submit to the Contractor a supplemental deficiency list, in which case the Contractor shall complete or correct any and all new items identified on the supplemental deficiency list within the time period stipulated in paragraph 18.3. 21.4 Final Payment of any remaining balance of the Contract Price shall not be due to the Contractor until the Contractor achieves Final Completion of the Project. 21.5 The making and acceptance of Final Payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner except: a) Claims arising from unsettled liens or claims against the Contractor. b) Defective Work or materials appearing after Final Payment. c) Failure of the Contractor to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. d) As conditioned in the Performance Bond. e) Claims made prior to Final Payment which remain unsettled. f) Amounts due arising under Articles 18 and 28. g) Claims for recovery of overpayment based upon incorrect measurement, estimate, or certificate. 21.6 The making and acceptance of Final Payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those claims previously made in writing pursuant to paragraph 15.2 and not finally resolved. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 41 Revised 01/24 21.7 The Designer shall not authorize Final Payment until all of the Work under the Contract Documents has been certified by the Designer as completed, proper and suitable for occupancy and use, and has been approved by all federal, state and local agencies having jurisdiction. 21.8 The final Request for Payment shall be identified on its face as such and shall be presented by the Contractor to the Designer within thirty (30) days of completion of the Work. Final payment of the retained amount due the Contractor shall be made by the Owner within thirty (30) days after the later of (i) full and Final Completion of all Work required by the Contract Documents, and certification of such Work in accordance with paragraph 20.4; (ii) submission of the affidavits of other documentation required by Article 22; (iii) submission by the Contractor of a Request for Payment identified on its face as final and including the Designer's certification. ARTICLE 22. CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR AND SUPPLIER AFFIDAVIT 22.1 The Final Payment due the Contractor on account of the Contract Documents shall not become due until the Contractor has furnished to the Owner through the Designer: (A) an affidavit by the Contractor signed, sworn, and notarized to the effect that all payments for materials, services, or for any other reason in connection with the Work or performance of the Contract Documents have been satisfied and that no claims or liens exist against the Contractor in connection with the same; (B) affidavits from each Subcontractor and supplier signed, sworn, and notarized to the effect that (i) each such Subcontractor or supplier has been paid in full by the Contractor for all Work performed and materials supplied by him in connection with the Project, and (ii) that all payments for materials, services, and for any other reason in connection with the subcontract or supply contract have been satisfied and that no claims or liens exist against the Subcontractor or supplier in connection therewith; and (C) the written consent of the Contractor’s sureties to Final Payment. In the event that the Contractor cannot obtain an affidavit, as required above, from any Subcontractor or supplier, the Contractor shall state in the Contractor’s affidavit that no claims or liens exist against such Subcontractor or supplier to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, and that if any appear afterwards, the Contractor shall save the Owner harmless for all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, on account thereof. ARTICLE 23. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS 23.1 The Contractor shall not assign any portion of this Agreement nor subcontract the Work in its entirety without the prior written consent of the Owner. Except as may be required under terms of the bonds required by the Contract Documents, no funds or sums of money due or to become due to the Contractor under the Contract Documents may be assigned. ARTICLE 24. MEASUREMENTS 24.1 Before ordering material or doing Work which is dependent for proper size or installation upon coordination with building conditions, the Contractor shall verify all dimensions and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. No consideration will be given for any claim based on differences between the actual dimensions and those indicated in the Contract Documents. Any discrepancies between the Contract Documents and the existing conditions shall be referred to the Designer for adjustment before any Work affected thereby is begun. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 42 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 25. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS 25.1 Within thirty (30) days after initial receipt of the Construction Contract for signatures the Contractor shall submit to the Designer and Owner for acceptance a current list of the names of Subcontractors and such other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated to a special design) proposed for any and all portions of the Work. The Contractor shall provide this list at this time even if the Contractor was required to submit a list of proposed Subcontractors with the Contractor’s bid. The Designer shall promptly reply to the Contractor in writing stating whether or not the Owner or the Designer, after due investigation, has objection to any such proposed person or entity or if it needs additional information to evaluate the persons on the list. Failure of the Designer to reply within ten (10) days after the Contractor has furnished all required information shall constitute notice of no objection. The Contractor shall not contract with any such proposed person or entity to whom the Owner or the Designer has made reasonable objection. If the Designer or Owner has reasonable objection to any such proposed person or entity, the Contractor shall submit a substitute to whom the Owner and the Designer have no reasonable objection. The Contractor shall make no substitution for any Subcontractor, person, or entity previously allowed without first notifying the Designer and Owner in writing and no substitution may be made if the Owner or Designer makes a reasonable objection to such substitution. 25.2 The Contractor agrees that the terms of the Contract Documents, including all portions thereof, shall apply to all Subcontractors of the Contractor as if they were the Contractor, and that the Subcontractors of the Contractor shall, by means of their subcontracts, be bound by all the terms of the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Article 26 of these General Conditions. 25.3 Payments to Subcontractors shall be made in accordance with the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. §143-134.1. ARTICLE 26. USE OF PREMISES 26.1 The Contractor shall confine apparatus, the storage of materials, the operations of workers, and the disposal of material to limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits, and directions of the Designer, if any. 26.2 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the Work to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety, intended performance, or configuration. 26.3 The Contractor shall enforce all of the Designer's instructions, including, but not limited to, those regarding signs, advertisements, fires, and smoking. ARTICLE 27. CUTTING, PATCHING AND FITTING 27.1 The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or to be received by Work shown in or which can be reasonably implied from the Contract Documents. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 43 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 28.1 The laws of the State of North Carolina shall apply to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret, or seek damages with respect to any provision of, or the performance or nonperformance of, this Agreement shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina, and it is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. In any dispute arising pursuant to the terms of this Agreement the Parties shall follow and abide by the Rules and Procedures for Orange County Design, Building Construction, Renovation, and Repair Projects. The policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). Regardless of the outcome of any dispute each Party shall be responsible for its own legal costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees. 28.2 Any person or firm that expressly or impliedly agrees to perform labor or services or to provide material, supplies, equipment, work, performance or payment bonds, insurance or indemnification for the construction of the Project or the Work shall be deemed a party to this Agreement solely for the purpose of this Article 28. The Contractor, by means of its subcontracts, shall specifically require its Subcontractors to be bound by this Article. ARTICLE 29. TAXES 29.1 The Contractor has included in the Contract Price and shall pay all taxes assessed by any authority on the Work or the labor and materials used therein. The Contractor shall maintain all tax records during the life of the Project and furnish the Owner with a complete listing of all taxes paid by taxing authority, invoice number, date, amount, etc. in a form acceptable to the Owner. The Contractor is required to maintain a file showing taxes paid on the Project for three (3) years after Final Payment or turn said documents over to the Owner for his files. 29.2 The following is a list of requirements to be followed by the Contractor in maintaining proper records and reporting the North Carolina Sales and Use Tax and Local Sales and Use Tax. The Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements outlined below, in order that the Owner may recover the amount of the tax permitted under the law. a) It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish the Owner documentary evidence showing the materials used and sales and use tax paid by the Contractor and each of his Subcontractors. Such evidence shall be transmitted to the Owner with each pay request regardless of whether taxes were paid in that period. b) The documentary evidence shall consist of a certified statement by the Contractor and each of the Contractor’s Subcontractors individually, showing total purchases of materials from each separate vendor and total sales and use taxes paid to each vendor. Certified statements must show the invoice number, or numbers, covered, and inclusive dates of such invoices. c) Materials used from Contractor's or Subcontractor's warehouse stock shall be shown in a certified statement at warehouse stock prices. d) The Contractor shall not be required to certify the Subcontractor's statements. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 44 Revised 01/24 ARTICLE 30. OPERATION OF OWNER'S FACILITIES 30.1 The Contractor agrees that all Work done under the Contract Documents shall be carried on in such a manner so as to ensure the regular and continuous operation of the adjoining or adjacent facilities. The Contractor further agrees that the sequence of operations under the Contract Documents shall be scheduled and carried out so as to ensure said regular and continuous operation. The Contractor shall not close any areas of construction until so authorized by the Designer. The Contractor shall control operations to assure the least inconvenience to the public. Under all circumstances, safety shall be the most important consideration. ARTICLE 31. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY CLAUSE 31.1 It is specifically agreed between the parties executing the Agreement that, with the specific exception set forth paragraph 7.24 hereof, and that exception only, the Contract Documents and the provisions therein are not intended to make the public, or any member thereof, or any other individual or entity, a third-party beneficiary of the Agreement, or to authorize anyone not a party to the Contract Documents to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms of provisions of the Contract Documents. ARTICLE 32. MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES 32.1 All Work completed under the Contract Documents shall be measured by the Contractor using United States customary units of measurement. The method of measurement and computations to be used in determination of quantities of material furnished and of Work performed under the Contract Documents shall be those methods set forth in the Contract Documents or, if not specifically set forth therein, the method generally recognized as conforming to good engineering practice. ARTICLE 33. TERMINATION BY THE OWNER FOR CAUSE 33.1 If the Contractor fails to begin or complete the Work under the Contract Documents within the time specified, or fails to perform the Work with sufficient labor and equipment or with sufficient materials to insure the prompt completion of said Work, or shall perform the Work unsuitably or shall discontinue the prosecution of the Work for three (3) days, or if the Contractor shall become insolvent, be declared bankrupt, commit any act of bankruptcy or insolvency, allow any final judgment to stand against the Contractor or its affiliated companies unsatisfied for a period of forty-eight (48) hours, make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or for any other cause whatsoever shall not carry on the Work in an acceptable manner, the Owner may give notice in writing to the Contractor and the Contractor’s sureties of such delay, neglect, or default, specifying the same, and if the Contractor within a period of three (3) days after such notice shall not proceed in good faith and with reasonable speed to correct such delay, neglect, or default in accordance with such notice, the Owner shall have full power and authority, to the extent permitted by law, without violating the Contract Documents, to take the prosecution of the Work out of the hands of the Contractor, to appropriate or use any or all materials and equipment at the Project as may be suitable and acceptable, and may enter into an agreement for the completion of the Work or pursue such other methods as in the Owner's opinion shall be necessary or appropriate for the completion of the Work in an acceptable Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 45 Revised 01/24 manner. All costs and charges incurred by the Owner in proceeding in accordance with the preceding sentence, including attorney's fees, and all costs incurred by the Owner in completing the Work shall be deducted from any money due or which becomes due the Contractor. If such costs and expenses incurred by the Owner shall be less than the sum which would have been payable under Contract Documents if it had been completed by the Contractor, then the Contractor shall be entitled to receive the difference, but if such costs and expenses shall exceed the sum which would have been payable under the Contract Documents, the Contractor and the Contractor’s surety shall be liable to the Owner for and shall pay to the Owner the amount of such excess. ARTICLE 34. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION BY THE OWNER FOR CONVENIENCE 34.1 The Owner may, without cause, order the Contractor to terminate, suspend, delay, or interrupt the Work in whole or in part for such period of time as the Owner may determine. The Owner may terminate the Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to the Contractor for the Owner’s convenience and without further liability or obligation to the Owner. 34.2 If the Contractor is subsequently ordered by the Owner to resume the Work, any cost or expenses to which the Contractor may be entitled by reason of the suspension, delay, or interruption shall be recovered by means of a Change Order in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 hereof and the Contract Construction Schedule shall be adjusted in accordance with Article 13 hereof. 34.3 In the event of termination by the Owner under this Article, the Contractor shall be entitled to receive the reasonable and documented direct costs incurred prior to termination, including the cost of materials purchased for the Work which purchases cannot be canceled or which material cannot reasonably be used by the Contractor on other work, and the cost of closing down the Project in a safe and efficient manner, plus ten percent (10%) thereof for overhead and profit, subject to the following conditions: a) When the Contract is terminated before completion of all items of Work, payment shall be made for the actual number of units or items of Work completed at the applicable contract prices, or as mutually agreed for items of Work partially complete. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, the Owner shall have the authority to make such equitable adjustment as it deems warranted and the Final Payment shall be made accordingly. b) Reimbursement for organization of any Work and moving equipment to and from the job shall be considered when not otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents where the volume of completed Work is too small to compensate the Contractor for those expenses under unit prices. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, the Owner will have the authority to make such equitable adjustments as it deems warranted and the Final Payment will be made accordingly. c) Materials obtained by the Contractor for the Work that have been inspected and accepted by the Designer and that are not incorporated in the Work shall, at the request of the Contractor, be purchased from the Contractor at the Contractor's actual cost as shown by receipted bills and actual costs records at such points of delivery as may be determined by the Owner. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 46 Revised 01/24 d) No payment shall be made by Owner to Contractor except as herein above provided. No claim for loss of anticipated profits shall be considered or allowed. e) Termination of the Contract shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for any completed portion of the Work nor shall it relieve his sureties of their obligation for and concerning any just claims arising out of the Work performed. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any other compensation, including compensation for lost profit, lost opportunity, or any other direct or consequential cost, loss, or damage. f) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon notice to the other party that obligations pursuant to this Agreement are made impossible due to declarations of emergency by Orange County or by North Carolina due to events directly impacting Orange County. Both parties shall remain responsible for all payment and performance due up to the receipt of such notice, but shall have no further obligation or responsibility beyond that date provided the terminating party has taken all reasonable steps to complete the performance of its obligations. ARTICLE 35 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM 35.1 The Contractor shall at all times comply with the Orange County Minority Business Enterprise Policy. All documentation substantiating compliance with the requirements of this program shall be delivered to the Owner as stipulated in the Contract Documents. A copy of the Orange County Minority Business Enterprise Policy is included in the Project Manual. ARTICLE 36 E-VERIFY AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES 36.1 By executing the Agreement Contractor affirms Contractor, its agents and subcontractors, are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. 36.2 This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. 36.3 By executing the Agreement Contractor certifies that Contractor has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. 36.4 By executing the Agreement Contractor certifies that Contractor has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. ARTICLE 37 GENERAL 37.1 If any provision of the Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 47 Revised 01/24 37.2 The titles to Articles herein are for convenience only, are not substantive parts of the General Conditions, and are not to be considered in interpreting the Contract Documents. END OF GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION—EXHIBIT 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR ORANGE COUNTY DESIGN, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR PROJECTS RULE 1. INITIATING MEDIATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES A. Purpose of Mandatory Settlement Conferences. Pursuant to G.S. §143-128(f1) and 143- 135.26(11), these Rules are promulgated to implement a mediated settlement program designed to focus the parties’ attention on settlement rather than on claim preparation and to provide an opportunity for orderly settlement negotiations to take place. Nothing herein is intended to limit or prevent the parties from engaging in settlement procedures voluntarily at any time prior to or during commencement of the dispute resolution process. B. Initiating the Dispute Resolution Process 1. Any party to a County public construction contract (referred to herein generally as the “Contract”) governed by Article 8. Ch. 143 of the General Statutes and identified in G.S. § 143- 128(f1) and who is a party to a dispute arising out of the Contract and the construction process in which the amount in controversy is at least $15,000 may submit a written request to the County for mediation of the dispute. 2. Prior to submission of a written request for mediation to the County, the party requesting mediation should give notice of any and all claims in accordance with their respective contracts, obtain decisions on the claims as required or allowed by their respective contracts, and attempt to resolve the dispute according to the terms and conditions in their respective contracts. The Mediator may adjourn any mediated settlement conference if the Mediator believes, in his or her sole discretion, that the parties have not satisfied all of the terms and conditions of their respective contracts and that doing so will enhance the prospects for a negotiated settlement. C. Condition Precedent to Litigation. Before any party to a Contract may commence a civil action against the County seeking remedies for breach or non-performance of the Contract by the County, said party must first initiate the dispute resolution process under these rules and attend and participate in good faith in the mediated settlement conference. RULE 2. SELECTION OF MEDIATOR A. Mediator Listing. A List of Mediators acceptable to the County is maintained by the County Attorney and that list is incorporated by reference into these Rules. B. Selection of Mediator. The party requesting mediation shall select a Mediator from the List of Mediators and shall file, with the County, a Notice of Selection of Mediator within 21 days of the request for mediation. Such notice shall state the name, address, and phone number of the Mediator selected. If Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 the Mediator selected is not available or declines to participate for any reason, the requesting party shall select another person from the List of Mediators. If the party requesting mediation does not select and designate a mediator within 21 days of the request for mediation, the County shall have the right in its absolute discretion to appoint a mediator from its List of Mediators. C. Disqualification of Mediator. Any party may request replacement of the Mediator for good cause. Nothing in this provision shall preclude Mediators from disqualifying themselves. RULE 3. THE MEDIATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE A. Where Conference is to be Held. Unless all parties and the Mediator otherwise agree, the mediated settlement conference shall be held in county seat of Orange County. The Mediator shall be responsible for reserving a place, making arrangements for the conference, and giving timely notice of the time and location of the conference to all attorneys, unrepresented parties and other persons or entities required to attend. B. When Conference is to be Held. The mediation shall be completed within 90 days after selection of the Mediator unless all parties to the mediation agree to a different schedule. C. Request to Accelerate or Extend Deadline for Completion. Any party or the Mediator may request the County to accelerate or extend the deadline for completion of the conference. Such request shall state the reasons the acceleration or extension is sought and shall be served by the moving party upon the other parties and the Mediator. Objections to the request must be promptly communicated to the County and to the Mediator. The County, with the concurrence of the designated Mediator, may grant the request by adjusting the time for completion of the conference. D. Recesses. The Mediator may recess the mediation conference at any time and may set times for reconvening. If the Mediator determines the time and place where the conference is to reconvene before the conference is recessed, no further notice is required to persons present at the conference. E. Project Delay. The mediated settlement conference that results from a construction contract dispute shall not be cause for the delay of the construction project. RULE 4. DUTIES OF PARTIES AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN FORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS A. Attendance. 1. All parties to the dispute must designate an official representative to attend the mediation. 2. “Attendance” means physical attendance, not by telephone or other electronic means. Any attendee representing a party must have authority from that party to bind it to any agreement reached as a result of the mediation. 3. Attorneys representing parties may attend the mediation, but are not required to do so. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 4. Sureties and insurance company representatives are required to physically attend the mediation unless the Mediator and all of the other parties to the mediation excuse their attendance or consent to their attendance by telephone or other electronic means. 5. The parties who attend a duly scheduled mediation conference shall have the right to recover their share of the Mediator’s compensation from any party or parties who fail to attend the conference without good cause. B. Finalizing Agreement. If an agreement is reached in the conference, the terms of the agreement shall be confirmed in writing and signed by all parties. C. Payment of Mediation Fee: Mediation Fees charged by the Mediator shall be paid in accordance with G.S. § 143-128(f1). D. Failure to Compensate Mediator. Any party’s failure to compensate the Mediators in accordance with G.S. § 143-128(f1) shall subject that party to a withholding by the County of said amount of money from the party’s payment or any other moneys owed by that party to the County. Should the County fail to compensate the Mediator, it shall hereby be subject to a civil cause of action from the Mediator for the County’s portion of the Mediator’s total fee as required by G.S. § 143-128(f1). RULE 5. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF MEDIATORS A. Authority of Mediator. 1.Control of Conference. The Mediator shall at all times be in control of the conference and the procedures to be followed. 2.Private Consultation. The Mediator may communicate privately with any participant or counsel prior to and during the conference. The fact that private communications have occurred with a participant shall be disclosed to all other participants at the beginning of the conference. 3.Scheduling the Conference. The Mediator shall make a good faith effort to schedule the conference at a time that is convenient with the participants, attorneys and Mediator. In the absence of agreement, the Mediator shall select the date for the conference. 4.Determining good cause for a party’s failure to appear at a scheduled mediation conference. B.Duties of Mediator. 1.The Mediator shall define and describe the following at the beginning of the conference: a.The process of mediation. b.The difference between mediation and other forms of conflict resolution. c.The costs of the mediated settlement conference. d.That the mediated settlement conference is not a trial, the Mediator is not a judge, and the parties retain their legal rights if they do not reach settlement; however, the Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 Mediator will advise all parties that failure to appear at mediation without good cause may result in imposition of sanctions and may be asserted as a bar to lawsuits by claimants who have failed to exhaust this administrative remedy. e.The circumstances under which the Mediator may meet and communicate privately with any of the parties or with any other person. f.Whether and under what conditions communications with the Mediator will be held in confidence during the conference. g.The inadmissibility of conduct and statements as provided by G.S. §7A-38.1(1). h.The duties and responsibilities of the Mediator and the participants. i.That any agreement reached will be reached by mutual consent. 2. Disclosure: The Mediator has a duty to be impartial and to advise all participants of any possible bias, prejudice or partiality. 3. Declaring Impasse: The Mediator may determine at any time during the mediation conference that an impasse exists and that the conference should end. 4. Reporting Results of Conference. The Mediator shall submit a written report to the County and the other parties within 10 days of the conference stating whether or not the parties reached an agreement. The Mediator’s report shall indicate the absence of any party from the mediated settlement conference without permission or good cause. 5. Scheduling and Holding the Conference. It is the duty of the Mediator to schedule the conference and conduct it prior to the deadline of completion set by the rules. The Mediator shall strictly observe deadlines for completion of the conference unless said time limit is changed by agreement of the parties. RULE 6. COSTS AND COMPENSATION OF THE MEDIATOR The Parties shall compensate the Mediator for mediation services at the rate proposed by the Mediator and agreed to by the parties at the time the Mediator is selected. The Parties shall be jointly responsible for the Mediator’s costs and expenses subject to Rule 4.C. above. Each Party is responsible for its own costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, related to the Meiation. RULE 7. RULE MAKING These Rules may be amended by the County at any time. Amendments will not affect mediations where claims or requests for mediation have been filed at the time the amendment takes effect . RULE 8. DEFINITIONS A. “County” shall mean Orange County North Carolina. B. “Project Designer” is that person or firm stipulated as project designer in the Contract Documents for the project. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Revised 01/24 C. “Claim” is a demand or assertion by a party seeking adjustment or interpretation of Contract terms, payment of money, extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract. The term “Claim” also includes other disputes and matters in question between the parties to a Contract involved in the County’s building construction renovation and repair projects arising out of or relating to the Contract or the construction process. Claims must be initiated by a written notice. The responsibility to substantiate Claims shall rest with the party making the Claim. D. “Good Cause” generally includes any circumstance beyond the control of a party, which prevents that party from meeting obligations. When good cause is asserted as an excuse for a party’s failure to appear at a mediation conference or to otherwise comply with the requirements of these Rules, the Mediator, in his or her sole discretion, will determine whether good cause exists to excuse the party’s failure to appear or otherwise comply with these rules. RULE 9. TIME LIMITS A. Any time limit provided for by these Rules may be waived or extended at the sole discretion of the County, if no Mediator has been selected, and at the discretion of the County with concurrence of the Mediator if a Mediator has been selected. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Page 25 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to BidDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Page 26 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to BidDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 R-1Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 R-2 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 R-3 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 R-4 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 R-5Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Supplemental Vendor Information: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________ Per G.S. 143-128.4, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women and disabled business firms that are at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and operated by an individual(s) who are members of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Female, Disabled, Disadvantaged. The Vendor shall respond to question No 1 and No 2 below. 1)Is Vendor a Historically Underutilized Business? Yes No If yes, please select from the following: Ethnicity: Gender Disabled Black Male Yes Hispanic Female No Asian American American Indian 2)Is Vendor Certified with North Carolina as a Historically Underutilized Business? Yes No If so, state HUB classification: _______________________________________________________ Any questions concerning NC HUB certification, contact the North Carolina Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses at (919) 807-2330. Page 27 Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Contractor’s Safety Record Information The Contractor’s safety record shall be reviewed and evaluated in addition to other quality and performance criteria as part of bid evaluation process. Failure to provide the requested information and documentation may result in rejection of your bid as non-responsive. Accordingly, all bidders must submit the following information regarding their safety record. The following definitions shall apply to this section: “DART incident rate” – Acronym for “Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers”. The DART incident rate may be used to show the relative level of injuries and illnesses within a firm compared to the industry. It is based only on those injuries and illnesses severe enough to warrant “Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers”. The DART incident rate is calculated using OSHA’s Form 300 and the following formula: ((Number of entries in column H (days away from work) + column I (job transfer or restriction) x 200,000) / (Number of hours worked by all employees) = DART Incident rate. “EMR” – Acronym for “Experience Modification Rate,” is an indicator of a contractor’s past safety performance, widely used by the insurance industry as an equitable means of determining premiums for workers' compensation insurance. The rating system considers the average workers' compensation losses for a given firm's type of work and amount of payroll and predicts the dollar amount of expected losses to be paid by that employer in a designated rating period, usually three years. The rating is based on comparison of firms doing similar types of work, and the employer is rated against the average expected performance in each work classification. Losses incurred by the employer for the rating period are then compared to the expected losses to develop an experience rating. “OSHA” – Acronym for the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration. The term “OSHA” as used in this Policy also refers to any state or local agency having jurisdictional authorization to enforce worker safety requirements and assess fines or warnings for violation of worker safety standards. 1. OSHA DART Incident Rate. Provide the bidder’s DART Incident Rate calculated from OSHA’s Form 300 for the last three years and the other required information shown in the example table below. The bidder must attach all supporting documentation and calculations including certified OSHA forms. Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Attach to Bid Include all supporting documentation with bid. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 YEAR CONTRACTOR DART INCIDENT RATE INDUSTRY DART INCIDENT RATE INDUSTRY FIELD AND CODE 2. Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Provide the bidder’s most recent Experience Modification Rate (EMR) based on insurance claims history. The bidder must provide the source of the EMR information and contact information of insurer entity providing the EMR. YEAR CONTRACTOR EMR INDUSTRY FIELD AND CODE NAME AND CONTACT INFO FOR EMR INFORMATION 3. Answer the following OSHA Specific Questions: (a) Within the last 2 years, has the bidder received any citations classified by OSHA as being (1) serious, (2) willful and/or (3) repeat violations where your company operates? Yes _____ No ________ If yes, attach a copy of each such citation and violation. (b) Has the bidder experienced any work-related fatalities within the last five years? Yes ______ No ______ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 (c) Has the bidder had any citations issued by OSHA as a result of work related fatalities within the past 5 years? Yes ______ No ______ (d) Is the bidder under investigation for any work-related fatalities? Yes ______ No ______ (e) If your answer is “yes” to 3(b), (c) or (d), provide a copy of the citation(s), list of number(s) of fatalities and documented explanation of the fatality. 4. Safety Plan: (a) Does the company have a written safety program that includes responsibility for all aspects of safety management? Yes_________ No _______ (b) Does the company have a written plan for safety training of new employees and ongoing training of existing employees? Yes_________ No _______ (c) Does the company have documented evidence of safety training that they have conducted? Yes_________ No _______ (d) If the company has employees with limited English ability, does the company have a written plan for ensuring that their employees understand the training they are being given? Yes_________ No _______ (e) Do all supervisors have an appropriate documented level of OSHA training (e.g., a minimum of 30 hour OSHA construction safety training)? Yes_________ No _______ Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 (f) Do employees have documented basic OSHA 10 hour construction safety training? Yes_________ No _______ (g) Does the company have a documented Hazard Communication Program? Yes_________ No _______ 5. Required Written Explanation of Safety Record. If the bidder has any of the following: (a) DART incident rate greater than its industry average, (b) an EMR greater than 1.0, (c) answered “yes” to any of the OSHA Specific Question above, or (d) answered “no” to any of the Safety Plan questions, the bidder shall provide the County, in its bid, a detailed written explanation of its safety record and the reasons why such safety history is NOT representative of its future performance and what specific actions it has taken to improve its overall safety record. Failure to provide a written explanation of its safety record pursuant to this paragraph may be deemed as non-responsive by the County. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements Note: An Exception or Waiver of Minimum Coverage may only be granted at the discretion and approval of Risk Management based on assessment of risk posed to the county. Coverage Low Risk Profile Standard Risk Profile High Risk Profile Specialty Encroachment Premises Lease Commercial General Liability Products/Completed Operation Explosion, Collapse & Underground (XCU) $1,000,000/$2,000,000 Per accident As above $1,000,000/$2,000,000 As Above If any, Limit to be determined. $1,000,000/$2,000,000 As above If any, TBD. $1,000,000* As Above If any, TBD. $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Automobile Liability $1,000,000 (CSL) Per occurrence $1,000,000* $1,000,000* $1,000,000* N/A N/A **Workers’ Compensation Statutory Statutory Statutory Statutory N/A Statutory **Employer’s Liability 100/500/100 500/500/500* 500/500/500 500/500/500* N/A 100/500/100 ** Waiver of Subrogation on WC Required if available Required if available Required Required N/A N/A Umbrella Liability $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000+ $9,000,000+ N/A N/A Professional Liability may be required on a risk profile depending on nature of services provided by contract. Coverage required for professional service such as accountant, attorney, architect, design, engineering, health care and most consultants. $1,000,000 per occurrence $1,000,000 TBD TBD N/A N/A Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Abuse/Molestation) may be required for contractors working directly one-on- one with children and elderly or in overnight sheltering capacities. $1,000,000/$2,000,000 $1,000,000/$2,000,000 TBD TBD N/A TBD Cyber Liability may be required for contractors having access to personal identifying information, and/or computer networks. $1,000,000/$2,000,000 TBD TBD TBD N/A Environmental/Pollution Liability required if demolition, use of N/A $1,000,000 $1,000,000+* $1,000,000+* N/A N/A Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements Note: An Exception or Waiver of Minimum Coverage may only be granted at the discretion and approval of Risk Management based on assessment of risk posed to the county. hazardous material or environmentally sensitive Fidelity Bond (loss of money or other property due to dishonest acts). Only for contracts such as Banking, Janitorial, Fundraising, TPA’s and similar, ETA TBD Amount depends on exposure to loss TBD TBD N/A N/A Other Coverage As required TBD TBD TBD TBD N/A N/A Bid, Performance & Payment Bonds TBD TBD TBD TBD N/A N/A *A combination of Umbrella/Excess and primary limit may be used to provide coverage for the amount shown. ** Workers’ Compensation is required if the contractor/vendor has employees. Owner Waiver is acceptable for a Sole Proprietor. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 MINORITY BUSINESSES PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Orange County has established a verifiable ten percent (10%) minority business participation goal for the total monetary value of this project. Verifiable goal means that the awarding authority has adopted written guidelines specifying the actions that the prime contractor must take to ensure a good faith effort in the recruitment and selection of minority businesses for participation in contracts awarded; the required actions must be documented in writing by the contractor to the appropriate awarding authority. These guidelines are published to accomplish that end. DEFINITIONS: Minority - a person who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States and who is: a. Black, that is, a person having origins in any of the black racial groups in Africa; b. Hispanic, that is, a person of Spanish or Portuguese culture with origins in Mexico, South or Central America, or the Caribbean Islands, regardless of race; c. Asian American, that is, a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia and Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Pacific Islands; d. American Indian or Alaskan Native, that is, a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America; or e. Female. Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual: Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities. Economically disadvantaged individuals are those socially disadvantaged individuals whose ability to compete in the free enterprise system has been impaired due to diminished capital and credit opportunities as compared to others in the same business area who are not socially disadvantaged. Minority Business - means a business: a. In which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned by one or more minority persons, or in the case of a corporation, in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is owned by one or more minority persons; and b. Of which the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the minority persons who own it; and c. Is certified in one of the MWBE categories as defined by the NC Department of Administration/Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and the NC Department of Transportation/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Bidder Responsibilities: Under the single prime contract system, the prime contractor will: a. Attend the scheduled Prebid conference. b. Identify or determine those work areas of a contract where MBEs may have an interest in performing contract work. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 c. At least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled day of bid opening, notify certified MBEs of potential contracting opportunities listed in the proposal. The notification will include the following: 1. A description of the work for which the bid is being solicited. 2. The date, time and location where bids are to be submitted. 3. The name of the individual within the agency/institution who will be available to answer questions about the project. 4. Where bid documents may be reviewed. 5. Any special requirements that may exist, such as insurance, licenses, bonds and financial arrangements. d. During the bidding process, comply with the contractor(s) requirements listed in the proposal for minority participation. e. Submit with the bid a description of that portion of the work to be executed by MBEs expressed as a percentage of the total price. f. Identify the MBEs the bidder intends to use on the contract, along with the dollar amount of the work to be performed by each minority business. g. Submit an affidavit that details the good faith efforts taken to procure minority business participation. h. Upon being named the apparent low bidder, the bidder shall provide the necessary documentation as listed in the contract documents. Failure to comply with procedural requirements as defined in contract documents may render that bid as non-responsive and may result in rejection of the bid and award to the next lowest responsible and responsive bidder. i. Upon being named apparent low bidder, the bidder shall provide an affidavit that lists the proportion of the work to be performed by MBEs. If the MBEs do not account for ten percent (10%) of the contract price, the bidder must submit an affidavit that verifies the bidder’s good faith efforts by certifying that it has undertaken at least five of the following ten (10) steps: 1. Contacted minority businesses that reasonably could have been expected to submit a quote and that were known to the contract or available on these State or local government-maintained lists at least ten (10) days before the bid or proposal date and notifying them of the nature and scope of the work to be performed. 2. Made the construction plans, specifications, and requirements available for review by prospective minority businesses, or providing these documents to them at least ten (10) days before the bid proposals are due. 3. Broke down or combined elements of work into economically feasible units to facilitate minority participation. 4. Worked with minority trade, community, or contractor organizations identified by the Office of Historical Underutilized Businesses and included in the bid documents that provided assistance in recruitment of minority businesses. 5. Attended any prebid meetings scheduled by the public owner. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 6. Provided assistance in getting required bonding or insurance or providing alternatives to bonding or insurance for subcontractors. 7. Negotiated in good faith with interested minority businesses and did not reject them as unqualified without sound reasons based on their capabilities. Any rejection of a minority business based on lack of qualifications should have the reasons documented in writing. 8. Provided assistance to an otherwise qualified minority business in need of equipment, loan capital, lines of credit, or joint pay agreements to secure loans, supplies, or letters of credit, including waiving credit that is ordinarily required. Assisted minority businesses in obtaining the same unit pricing with the bidder’s suppliers in order to help the minority businesses in establishing credit. 9. Negotiated joint venture and partnership arrangements with minority businesses in order to increase opportunities for minority business participation on a public construction or repair project when possible. 10. Provide quick pay agreements and policies to enable minority contractors and suppliers to meet cash-flow demands. j. During the construction of the project, if it becomes necessary to replace an MBE subcontractor, advise the owner of the circumstances involved. k. If, during the construction of a project, additional subcontracting opportunities become available, make a good faith effort to solicit subbids from MBEs. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bid Do not attach to bidDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 2501 HOMESTEAD RD.CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516209.44 KW-DC / 150 KW-ACPROJECT TEAM:ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:WILDE ENGINEERINGJAY KISER, PENC LICENSE #04975716905 NORTHCROSS DRIVE, SUITE #100HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078SOLAR DESIGNER-BUILD CONTRACTORPISGAH ENERGYEVAN BECKA - PRESIDENT53 ASHELAND AVE. SUITE 103ASHEVILLE, NC 28801STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (RACKING CONSULTANT)PANELCLAW16900 OSGOOD STREET, SUITE #2023NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845OWNER:ORANGE COUNTY300 WEST TRYON STREETP.O. BOX 8181HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICESSOLAR PVWILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINACOVER SHEETE-001Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS1.INTRODUCTIONA.CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL A COMPLETE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AS OUTLINEDIN THE DRAWINGS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES ANDSTANDARDS.B.CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE INSTALLING SIMILAR SYSTEMS AND MUST BE CAPABLE OFCOMPLETING THIS PROJECT IN A TIMELY FASHION AND WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIPAND MATERIALS.C.INSTALLER/CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE A NABCEP CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER ON THE INSTALLATION CREWIN SUPERVISORY ROLE.D.FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SPECIFICATION, OBJECTIVES, AND TECHNICAL DETAILS, SUBMITQUESTIONS TO ORANGE COUNTY.2.GENERALA.THE WORK COVERED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTS OF FURNISHING ALL SUPERVSION, LABOR,EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES AS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORYOPERATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.C.CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES.D.ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEW AND SHALL BE LISTED BY THE UNDERWRITER'SLABORATORIES, INC. OR BY A STATE APPROVED THIRD PARTY TESTING AGENCY FOR THE USE INTENDEDWHERE A STANDARD FOR SUCH MATERIALS AND USE EXISTS. ALL ITEMS OF THE SAME TYPE ANDRATING SHALL BE IDENTICAL AND OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER.E.CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND CATALOG DATA IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT (PDF) FORALL ITEMS IN THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RACEWAYS, BOXES, FITTINGS,CONDUCTORS, WIRING DEVICES, SAFETY SWITCHES, DISCONNECTS, TRANSFORMERS, PANELBOARDS,SWITCHBOARDS, RACKING, MODULES, INVERTERS, ETC. FOR APPROVAL AS APPLICABLE FOR THEPROJECT. ONE COMPLETE SET OF APPROVED SUBMITTALS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT THE JOB SITE.F.ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE BASIS OF DESIGN,INCLUDING PROVIDING MAINTENANCE ACCESS, CLEARANCE, CONDUIT, WIRING, REPLACEMENT OFOTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS, BUILDING ALTERATIONS, METHODS, ETC., SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THEORIGINAL BASE BID. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT WILL BEAPPROVED AFTER BIDS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AND ALL COSTS WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THECONTRACTOR. CREDITS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER WHERE SUCH EQUIPMENT AND METHODSRESULT IN LESS EXPENSE TO THE CONTRACTOR.G.ONE COMPLETE SET OF THE LATEST CONSTRUCTION PLANS OF ALL TRADES SHALL BE MAINTAINED ATTHE JOB SITE. IN ADDITION, ALL ADDENDUMS, BULLETINS, AND/OR SKETCHES SHALL BE INCORPORATEDINTO THE ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AS THE JOB PROGRESSES.I.THE CONDUIT AND NEUTRAL SYSTEM SHALL BE GROUNDED AT THE MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT ASREQUIRED PER NEC.J.WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR CONTINUITY AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. FAULTY WIRINGSHALL BE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURECOMMISSIONING REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS.K.PROVIDE ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING FOR INSTALLATION OF WORK AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE DONE.M.UPON COMPLETION OF WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL PRESENT ENGINEER WITH CERTIFICATE OFAPPROVAL FROM LOCAL INSPECTOR AND/OR AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE WORK WILL BEAPPROVED FOR FINAL PAYMENT.N.CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL WORK AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR EFFECTIVETHE DATE THE PROJECT IS ACCEPTED BY THE OWNER. ANY IMPERFECT MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIPSHALL BE REPLACED WITHOUT ADDED COST TO THE PROJECT.O.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL FIELD VERIFICATION.P.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT.Q.IT SHALL NOT BE THE INTENT OF ISSUED PLANS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS TO SHOW EVERY MINORDETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR IS EXPECTED TO FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL NECESSARYITEMS FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATING SYSTEM.R.THE WORD "PROVIDE" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH, FABRICATE, ERECT, CONNECT,AND COMPLETELY INSTALL SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION. ALL LABOR, PRODUCTOPTIONS, ACCESSORIES AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS REQUIRED SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THISWORK TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.S.THE WORD "CONNECT" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE (SEE DEFINITION ABOVE) ALLDISCONNECTING MEANS, OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AND WIRING REQUIRED TO PLACE THEEQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION AND TO COMPLY WITH CODEREQUIREMENTS.T.IF DURING THE COURSE OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR DISCOVERS A PROBLEM WITH THE PERFORMANCEOF THE INSTALLATION RELATIVE TO THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE NEC, OR OTHER CODES ORREQUIREMENTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY BRING THE PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OFTHE SOLAR DESIGNER AND/OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OFTHE WORK.U.WHERE THERE ARE CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALLBRING THE ISSUE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OFTHE WORK OR ORDERING ANY MATERIALS. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS SHALL BE WARRANTED WITHOUT ACHANGE TO THE PROJECT SCOPE.W.EXISTING ROOF WARRANTIES MUST REMAIN INTACT.3.WORK INCLUDED/SCOPE OF WORKA.WORK INCLUDES ALL ENGINEERING, DESIGN, MATERIALS, LABOR, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC PANELS,BREAKERS, SERVICES, PERMITS, AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO INSTALL COMPLETE PHOTOVOLTAIC(PV) SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED HEREINAFTER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WORK INCLUDED INTHIS SPECIFICATION.B.B. SCOPE OF WORK SHALL SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE RETAINING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR FINALSEALED PV DRAWINGS BASED ON SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL EQUIPMENT. THIS SHALL BE AT THECONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.C.PRE AND POST INSTALLATION STRUCTURAL ENGINEER APPROVAL LETTERS FOR THE MODULEMOUNTING SYSTEM, IF REQUIRED BY THE AHJ, ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.E.THE SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ALL LOCAL SEISMIC AND WIND LOAD REQUIREMENTS.F.ALL PERMITS AND SUBMITTALS REQUIRED BY LOCAL BUILDING COMMISSIONS, AND LOCAL UTILITY.G.ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRIC AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET.H.ALL APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS SHALL BE MET.I.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL AND LABOR AS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THELOCAL UTILITY REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS EVEN WHEN NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS.4.WARRANTIESA.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS WARRANTED. PROVIDE AMINIMUM ONE YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY.B.ALL METALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PVMODULES AND ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURES SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST DEGRADATION FOR THELIFETIME OF THE SYSTEMC.ALL EXPOSED QUICK CONNECT WIRING SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST UV DEGRADATION FOR APERIOD OF 20 YEARS.D.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE A LICENSED GENERAL CONTACTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IN NORTHCAROLINA.E.PROVIDE A COPY OF CONTRACTOR'S QAQC PROGRAM AND SAFETY PROGRAM WITH BID.F.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND.G.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A BID BOND.H.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IF REQUESTED.5.QUALITY ASSURANCEE.ALL WORK IS TO BE INSPECTED BY THE QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM FROM PISGAH ENERGY.CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ROOFTOP ACCESS, OPEN ALL ELETRICAL EQUIPMENT, JUNCTION BOXES,PANELS, AND PROVIDE PHOTOS AS REQUESTED.6.GENERAL MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSA.ALL MATERIALS THAT ARE USED OUTDOORS SHALL BE SUNLIGHT AND UV RESISTANT.B.MATERIALS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE TEMPERATURES TO WHICH THEY ARE EXPOSED.C.DISSIMILAR MATERIALS SHOULD BE ISOLATED FROM ONE ANOTHER USING NON-CONDUCTIVE SHIMS,WASHERS OR OTHER METHODS.D.METALS SHALL BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL OR ANODIZED ALUMINUM.E.ALUMINUM SHALL NOT BE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CONCRETE MATERIALS.F.STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT ALUMINUM, 6061 OR 6063. STRUCTURALMEMBERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE STEEL AS NOTED.G.ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE RATED FOR THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE RATINGS NECESSARYFOR THE APPLICATION.H.ALL REQUIRED OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM ANDACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE. EACH SHALL HAVE TRIP RATINGS NO GREATER THAT THE DE-RATEDAMPERAGE OF THE CONDUCTOR IT PROTECTS.I.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETE WITH THE MINIMUM OF IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.J.THE AREA SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.K.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED IN A "WORKMAN LIKE MANNER".L.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUAL.M.THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT AFFECTING EXISTING PIPING AND/OR WIRES.N.ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS SHALL BE FULLY TIGHTENED SECURED AND STRAINRELIEVED AS APPROPRIATE.O.ALL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.P.ALL CABLES, CONDUIT, EXPOSED CONDUCTORS, AND ELECTRICAL BOXES SHOULD BE SECURED ANDSUPPORTED ACCORDING TO CODE REQUIREMENTS.Q.COMPLETELY ADEQUATE HOUSING SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL MATERIALS STORED ON JOB SITE.ONLY CONDUIT MAY BE STORED OUTSIDE, BUT NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.R.SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL CONFORM TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUALS ANDAPPROVED PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.S.ALL INSTALLATIONS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED OSHA REQUIREMENTS.T.SYSTEM SWITCHING AND METERING EQUIPMENT SHALL HAVE CONVENIENT ACCESS FOR RESETTING ORREPAIR DURING ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, AND REGULAR MONITORING FOR DATA RETRIEVAL.U.FOR MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE TEMPORARY ROOF MEMBRANE PROTECTION WHERE STORINGMATERIALS ON THE ROOF AND IN HAVY TRAFFIC AREAS USED FOR INSTALLATION WHERE WALKPADSARE NOT INSTALLED. REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO THE ROOF MEMBRANE IMMEDIATELY.7.DISCONNECTSA.DISCONNECT SWITCHES SHALL BE HEAVY-DUTY TYPE IN NEMA 3R ENCLOSURES, UNLESS OTHERWISENOTED, FUSED OR NON-FUSED AS INDICATED. SWITCHES SHALL HAVE REJECTION-TYPE FUSE CLIPS.SWITCHES SHALL BE BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, OR APPROVED EQUAL.B.FUSES LESS THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS RK5, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME-DELAY WITH INDICATION.C.FUSES GREATER THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS J, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME-DELAY WITH INDICATION.D.A SET OF 3 SPARE FUSES OF EACH SIZE AND TYPE SHALL BE PROVIDED.E.FUSES SUPPLYING AC SOURCE LOAD FROM INVERTER SYSTEMS SHALL BE REVERSE FEED CAPABLE.8.MOUNTING SYSTEMSA.THE MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL RESULT IN THE INSTALLATION OF A PV SYSTEM THAT MEETS ALL LOCALSEISMIC AND WIND REQUIREMENTS.B.BALLASTED SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON PANEL CLAW FR10 RACKING SYSTEM. ALTERNATE RACKINGMANUFACTURERS INCLUDE UNIRAC AND PEGASUS.C.PITCHED ROOFTOP SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON IRON-RIDGE XR FLUSH MOUNT. APPROVEDALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS ARE UNIRAC, AND SNAPNRACK.D.CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THE RACKING SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION IS COMPATIBLEWITH THE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOLAR PANEL USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.E.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC CONTENT.F.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD HAVE A RECENTLY COMPLETED DNV BANKABILITY REPORT.G.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, DESIGN FOR RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST HAVE COMPLETEDBOUNDARY LAYER WIND TUNNEL TESTING WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.H.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE RAIL BASED AND DESIGNED SUCHTHAT THE SOLAR PANEL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE LOAD PATH THAT REISIST THEINTERCONNECTION FORCE UNLESS THE PANELS HAVE BEEN EVALUATED OR TESTED FOR SUCH LOADING.I.FOR BALLASTED SYSEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDE INTEGRATED PROTECTIONPADS WITH FRICTION TESTING REPORTS.J.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM MAIN FASTENING HARDWARE PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDENYLON TOQUE PATCH OR SIMILAR PREVAILING TORQUE LOCKING ELEMENTK.RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST INCLUDE 4 CONNECTIONS PER MODULE ALL ATTACHING TO THEAIRY POINTS OF THE LONG SIDE OF THE MODULE FLANGE.L.FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, ANY REQUIRED MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE VISIBLE (FORINSPECTION PUPOSES) IN THE WALKWAYS OR ALONG THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EDGES OF THEARRAYS WITHOUT REQUIRING MODULES TO BE MOVED.M.RACKING SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SITE CONSIDERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT. SPECIALATTENTION SHALL BE PAID TO MINIMIZING THE RISK FROM EXPOSED FASTENERS, SHARP EDGES, ANDPOTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE MODULE OR SUPPORT STRUCTURES. CORROSION RESISTANCE ANDDURABILITY OF THE MECHANICAL HARDWARE SHALL BE EMPHASIZED. THE USE OF FERROUS METALS,WOODS, OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.N.ON MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE AND INSTALL SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN MOUNTING SYSTEM ROOFCONTACT POINTS AND ROOF SURFACE. SLIP SHEETS SHOULD EXTEND MIN. 2” PAST CONTACT POINT INALL DIRECTIONS. SLIP SHEETS WILL BE THE SAME MATERIAL, THICKNESS, AND COLOR AS THE ROOFMATERIAL.O.FOR BALLASTED RACKING, USE CONCRETE PAVER BLOCKS FOR BALLESTED PV PANELS THAT MEETSPECIFICATIONS IN ASTM C1884P.MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING ROOFWARRANTY INTACT.9.INVERTERA.APPROVED MANUFACTURERS FOR INVERTERS INCLUDE SOLAREDGE. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAMFOR EXACT SPECIFICATIONS. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.B.INVERTERS SHALL BE FACTORY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE, AND RESULTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE O& M MANUAL.C.ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL RAPID SHUTDOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THECURRENTLY ADOPTED VERSION OF THE NEC.D.ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL MONITORING AND MODULE LEVEL DC-DCOPTIMIZATION.E.INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH INTERGRAL DC GROUND FAULT DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION.F.INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH MONITORED AD AND DC SURGE PROTECTION.G.THE INVERTER SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CEC RATED EFFICIENCY OF 97%.H.INSTALLATION SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE UL 1699B, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547-2018, 2020 NEC CODE, ANDFCC PART 15 CLASS A STANDARDS AND ADDENDA DATED PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE PURCHASEORDER FOR THIS PROCUREMENT.J.SOLAREDGE C651U OPTIMIZERS SHALL BE USED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PLANS. NOSUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAM.K.THE INVERTER SYSTEM SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE SOLAREDGE WEB BASED MONITORING PORTALVIA HARDWIRED CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING LOCAL AREA NETWORK. A MONITORING LOGIN WITHFULL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PROJECT OWNER AND/OR OWNERS AGENT.L.ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE INVERTER PER THE MANUFACTURER'SDOCUMENTATION, MAKING NOTE OF RECOMMENDED TERMINATIONS, TORQUE VALUE, AND BOLTSTACK UP DETAILS IF PROVIDED. ALL BUSS BARS, CONDUCTORS, AND TERMINATION SHALL BE CLEANEDPRIOR TO MAKING THE CONNECTION.M.INVERTERS SHALL BE STORED PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.N.INVERTERS ON SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST FACING WALLS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SHADE COVERS ORAWNING TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE AND COMPONENT LIFE. SHADE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BESUBMITTED TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT FOR REVIEW.10.COMBINER BOXA.PROVIDE COMBINER BOX(ES) FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR THEARRAY CONFIGURATION INSTALLED.B.COMBINER BOXES: RATED FOR 1000 V DC; CURRENT RATINGS SUITABLE FOR CONNECTED STRINGS;EQUIPPED WITH FUSEHOLDERS.C.FUSEHOLDERS: TOUCH-SAFE; SUITABLE TO ACCEPT FUSES INDICATED.D.NUMBER OF INPUT CIRCUITS: AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS.E.ENCLOSURE: NEMA 250, TYPE 3R, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.11.MODULESA.BASIS OF DESIGN FOR PV MODULES IS SEG SEG-595-BTA-BG 595W. ALTERNATE MODULEMANUFACURERS INCLUDE: MISSION SOLAR, SILFAB SOLAR, QCELLS, TRINA SOLAR, JA SOLAR, AND REC.B.PV MODULE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERALDIRECT PAY INCENTIVE.B.THE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY UNDERWRITER LABORATORIES (UL) STANDARD61730.C.PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE TESTED IN THE FACTORY FOR DESIGN PERFORMANCE.D.BIDDERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENTATION FROMMANUFACTURERS ARE BEING USED.E.PV MODULES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 10-YEAR MATERIAL WARRANTY AND A MINIMUM POWEROUTPUT GUARANTEE OF 93% OF THEIR STC RATED POWER AT YEAR 10 AND 84% OF THEIR STC RATEDPOWER AT YEAR 30.12.SYSTEM ELECTRICALA.DC SERIES STRING HOME-RUN CIRCUITS MUST PAIR CONNECTORS THAT MATCH EXACTLY TO WHAT ISINSTALLED ON THE MODULES. NO "COMPATIBLE" LABELED CONNECTORS PERMITTED. ORIGINALWARRANTY AND LISTING FROM THE CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER MUST BE MAINTAINED.B.ADAPTER INTERCONNECTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE APPLICABLE TO MATCH CONNECTORS BETWEENMODULES AND DC OPTIMIZERS, SHOULD CONNECTORS NOT MATCH.C.CONDUCTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT NO CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO STANDING WATER.D.ON THE DIRECT CURRENT SIDE, ALL WIRING SHALL BE LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM OPERATINGVOLTAGE OF THE DC SYSTEM AND TEMPERATURE RATING OF 90°C WET LOCATIONS. ALL CURRENTCARRYING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT/RACEWAY, EXCLUDING MODULEINTERCONNECTIONS AND CONNECTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL MODULE STRINGS TO THE COMBINERBOXES.13.RACEWAYA.CONDUIT SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY ALLIED, WHEATLAND, REPUBLIC CONDUIT, WESTERN TUBE, ORAPPROVED EQUIVALENT.B.FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS, CONDUIT SHALL BE ZINC COATED EMT EXCEPT WHERE NOT PERMITTED BYCODE OR WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS.C.FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS, USE IMC OR SCHEDULE 40 PVC. SCHEDULE 40 PVC WILL BE PERMITTEDONLY FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS LESS THAN 4 FT IN LENGTH AND WHERE NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICALDAMAGE. FITTINGS FOR OUTDOOR CONDUITS SHALL BE WATER-TIGHT. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVEINSULATED THROATS.D.EMT FITTINGS SHALL BE COMPRESSION GLAND TYPE, OF MALLEABLE STEEL. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVEINSULATED THROATS. CAST, SET SCREW, OR INDENTER TYPE FITTINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALLFITTINGS FOR EMT SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL.E.USE SCHEDULE 40 PVC BELOW GRADE, CONCRETE SLABS, IN DUCTBANKS.F.ALL INTERIOR RACEWAYS SHALL RUN CONCEALED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL RUNS SHALL BENEAT AND SQUARE.G.LOW VOLTAGE CABLING NOT SPECIFIED TO BE INSTALLED IN CONDUIT, SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A CABLETRAY SYSTEM OR J-HOOK SYSTEM CONSISTING OF MINIMUM 3/4" DIAMETER HOOKS LOCATED ON 3'-0"CENTERS IN ALL ACCESSIBLE CEILINGS. WHERE THERE ARE INACCESSIBLE CEILINGS, PROVIDE CONDUITFOR ENTIRE LENGTH OF INACCESSIBILITY.H.RACEWAY PENETRATIONS THROUGH FLOOR SLABS AND FIRE-RATED WALLS SHALL BE FILLED WITHIMPERVIOUS, NON-SHRINK GROUT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE, WATER,AND DUST. ALL ROOFTOP CONDUIT PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROPERLY BOOTED OR FLASHED ANDSHALL MEET THE ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING WARRANTIES INTACT.I.SUPPORT ALL CONDUIT WITH STRAPS AND CLAMPS.J.ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE RUN PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDING LINES, WHETHER EXPOSED ORNOT AND SUPPORTED FROM STRUCTURE AND PROPERLY SECURED.H.ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON PITCHED ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) UNISTRUTATTACHED TO STANDING SEAMS USING S5! U SEAM CLAMPS OR EQUIVALENT.N.ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON FLAT ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) FIXED STRUTPYRAMIDS. PROVIDE COMPATIBLE SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN ROOF MEMBRANE AND PYRAMIDS.K.WHERE CONDUITS PASS THROUGH A BUILDING EXPANSION JOINT, PROVIDE GALVANIZED EXPANSIONFITTINGS WITH BONDING JUMPERS.L.MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE SHALL BE 3/4".M.PROVIDE PULL BOXES, SUCH THAT NO SINGLE CONDUIT RUN HAS BENDS IN EXCESS OF 360°. PULLBOXES SHALL BE SUITABLE AND APPROVED FOR THE INTENDED USE.N.ALL CONDUITS INSTALLED UNDERGROUND OR IN CONCRETE SHALL HAVE JOINTS MADE WATERTIGHT BYUSE OF POLYETRA-FLUOROETHYLENE TAPE.O.THE USE OF AC OR NM CABLE IS NOT PERMITTED.P.LIQUID-TIGHT METAL CONDUIT SHALL ONLY BE USED FOR FINAL CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT AND ALLOTHER ROTATING AND VIBRATING EQUIPMENT, MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4'-0". LIQUID-TIGHT METALCONDUIT SHALL BE PERMITTED IN CONCEALED AREAS WHERE ALLOWED PER CODE.Q.PROVIDE 'PV SOURCE CIRCUIT' LABELS ON CONDUIT EVERY 10 FEET AS REQUIRED PER CODE.I.ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING EXPANSION JOINTS IN CONDUIT RUNSAS NEEDED.J.PVC CONDUIT MAY BE USED IN DIRECT BURIAL APPLICATIONS.14.OUTLET BOXESA.JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES SHALL BE CODE GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL. ACCEPTED MANUFACTURERSSHALL BE STEEL CITY (THOMAS & BETTS), RACO, CROUSE-HINDS, APPLETON (EMERSON), OR APPROVEDEQUIVALENT.B.ALL EXTERIOR BOXES SHALL BE NEMA 3R OR BETTER.15.CONDUCTORS:A.CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHWIRE (SIMPULL), ENCORE (SUPERSLICK), UNITEDCOPPER (SLK), CERRO (SLP), OR APPROVED EQUAL, "PRE-LUBRICATED" BY THE MANUFACTURER.B.ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER PV WIRE, RATED 90° C WET/DRY EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISENOTED OR REQUIRED BY U.L. OR OTHER CODES. ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE PV WIRE STRANDEDFOR #10 AWG.C.ALL AC COPPER CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SINGLE INSULATED CONDUCTOR, THHN/THWN-2. SIZES #10AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE SOLID, SIZES #8 AWG AND LARGER SHALL BE STRANDED.D.ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPERE.BRANCH CIRCUITS SHALL NOT BE SMALLER THAN #12 AWG. CONTROL WIRING MAY BE #14 AWG.F.AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED BLACK/RED/BLUE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS ANDBROWN/ORANGE/YELLOW FOR 277/480 VOLT SYSTEMS FOR A, B, AND C PHASES, RESPECTIVELY.NEUTRAL SHALL BE WHITE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS AND NATURAL GRAY FOR 277/480 VOLTSYSTEMS. GROUND CONDUCTOR SHALL BE GREEN ON ALL SYSTEMS.G.DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED RED/BLACK/GREEN FOR POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, AND GROUND,RESPECTIVELY.H.PV SYSTEM DC CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT ALL ACCESSIBLE POINTS OFTERMINATION, CONNECTION, AND SPLICES AS REQUIRED PER NEC 690.31(B)(1).I.ALL AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IN CONDUIT.J.SPLICES IN #10 AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE MADE UP WITH CRIMPED CONNECTORS WITH INSULATINGCAPS (NO TAPE) OR WIRENUTS (MAXIMUM OF 3 CONDUCTORS UNDER ANY CONNECTOR OR WIRENUT).LARGER WIRE SHALL USE SPLIT BOLTS OR BOLTED CLAMPS.K.ALL WIRING LUGS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREAKERS,PANELBOARD/SWITCHBOARD LUGS, SAFETY SWITCH LUGS, MOTOR STARTER LUGS, TRANSFORMERSLUGS, WIRING DEVICE TERMINALS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT LUGS/TERMINALS SHALL BE RATED FOR USEWITH 75 DEGREE INSULATED CONDUCTORS AT THEIR 75 DEGREE AMPACITY AND SHALL BE SIZED ANDSELECTED TO MATCH THE CONDUCTOR SIZE AND MATERIAL.L.CIRCUIT SPLICES SHALL NOT BE MADE ON DEVICE TERMINALS.M.WIRE WITHIN PANELBOARDS SHALL BE NEATLY TRAINED, SQUARED, BUNCHED, AND TAGGED.N.ALL CONDUCTORS INSTALLED IN VERTICAL RACEWAYS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT INTERVALS ASREQUIRED PER NEC 300-19.O.GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT PER NEC ARTICLE 250. BOND WHERE CONDUITS ENTER ENCLOSURE THROUGHCONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS. ALL FLEX, INCLUDING FIXTURE TAPS, SHALL INCLUDE GREEN GROUNDINGCONDUCTOR, #12 AWG MINIMUM. PROVIDE GREEN INSULATED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORIN EACH CONDUIT, SIZED PER NEC 250-122.P.CURRENT LIMITERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE PV DISCONNECT AND POINT OF INTERCONNECTIONARE SEPARATED BY A DISTANCE GREATER THAN 10 FEET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 705.31.Q.ALL AMPACITIES OF CONDUCTORS ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT SHALL BE CALCULATED AT A MAXIMUM OF75°C INSULATION RATING OR THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF THE TERMINATION, WHICHEVER IS LOWERAS PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(16).R.WIRENUTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED FOR AUXILIARY CIRCUITS. IF USED, ALL WIRENUTS ARE TO BE SILICONEFILLED, EQUIVALENT TO IDEAL BLUE, AND INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS BY AQUALIFIED/CERTIFIED PERSON. WIRENUTS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED ALONG THE PATH OF PV POWERGENERATION, OR FOR ANY EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE GENERATION OF PV POWER.S.FUSES AND WIRES SUBJECT TO TRANSFORMER INRUSH CURRENT SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDINGLY.T.ALL DC MATERIALS SHALL BE UL LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM DC SYSTEM VOLTAGE.U.SPLIT BOLTS/SPLICES/CONNECTORS SHALL BE INSULATED WITH APPROVED MEANS. UL LISTEDELECTRICAL TAPE ALONE IS NOT SUITABLE AS THE ONLY INSULATION MEANS. FOLLOWMANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF INSULATING PRODUCT. NO SPLICES ALONG THEPATH OF PV POWER GENERATION16.DC ARRAY WIRE MANAGEMENTA.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE WIRE MANAGEMENT BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY WITH LID OR CONDUIT ASREQUIRED WHERE DC WIRING IS EXPOSED TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHEN RUNNING BETWEEN ARRAYSECTIONS. REFER TO THE STRING PLAN FOR DC HOME RUN AND INTER-ARRAY RACEWAY DETAILS.B. WHERE WIRES ARE EXPOSED BETWEEN ROWS OF MODULES ON A TILT/BALLASTED RACK, THEY SHALLBE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY, CONDUIT OR OTHER APPROVEDMETHOD.C.EXPOSED SINGLE CONDUCTOR PV WIRE WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN ARRAY BOUNDARY FOR PV SOURCEAND DC-DC CONVERTER CIRCUITS. WIRE MANAGEMENT METHODS SHALL BE PROVIDED SUCH THATWIRES ARE NEATLY TRAINED ALONG MODULE FRAMES OR RACK FRAMING MEMBERS. NO WIRES SHALLBE IN CONTACT WITH ROOF SURFACE.D.WIRES SHALL BE SUPPORTED EVERY 24" AT A MINIMUME.WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG MODULE FRAMES, USE STAINLESS STEEL CABLE CLIPS SUCH AS HEYCOSUN RINNER CABLE CLIP OR EQUIVALENTF.WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG RACKING SYSTEM, USE MANUFACTURERS WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.WHERE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE A WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USE VYNIL COATEDSTAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES SUCH AS HEYCO SUN BUNDLERS OR EQUIVALENT.G.PLASTIC WIRE TIES RATED TO STANDARD UL 21S SHALL BE PERMITTED TO SUPPLEMENT WIREMANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BUT SHALL NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MEANS OF ACHIEVING WIREMANANGMENT.17.PANELBOARDS:A.PANELBOARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS MANUFACTURED BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, ORAPPROVED EQUAL. ALL NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT SHALL BE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER.LOAD CENTER TYPE PANELBOARDS SHALL BE USED WHERE THE PANELBOARD SERVES A DWELLING UNIT.B.ALL BUSSING, INCLUDING NEUTRAL AND GROUND, SHALL BE COPPER.C.ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE AUTOMATIC THERMAL-MAGNETIC TYPE MOLDED CASE BOLT-ON TYPE,CALIBRATED FOR 40 DEGREE C, OR AMBIENT COMPENSATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.D.PANELS SHALL BE FULLY RATED (AIC). NO SERIES AIC RATINGS ARE ALLOWED.E.PANELS SHALL HAVE FULL SIZE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING BARS AND NEUTRAL BARS, EXCEPT WHEREINDICATED TO BE 200%.F.ALL PANELBOARD AND BREAKER LUGS SHALL BE SIZED AND RATED PER THE CONDUCTOR SIZE ANDMATERIAL.G.LIGHTING AND APPLIANCE PANELS (100A-600A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE HINGEDDOOR-IN-DOOR COVERS WITH DEAD FRONT, SHALL BE 20" WIDE MINIMUM WITH MINIMUM 4" WIDEWIRING GUTTERS.H.DISTRIBUTION PANELS (600A-1200A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE DEAD FRONT COVERS.I.ALL PANELBOARDS SHALL HAVE METAL DIRECTORY FRAME. FOR EACH PANELBOARD, PROVIDE TYPEDCIRCUIT DIRECTORY PER NEC 408.4. SPARE CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHALL BE LABELED SPARE AND IN THE OFFPOSITION.18.MARKING AND LABELINGA.ALL INTERACTIVE SYSTEM POINTS OF INTERCONNECTION WITH OTHER SOUCES SHALL BE MARKED ATAN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT THE DISCONNECTION MEANS.B.A PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTLY SHALL BE PROVIDED IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICEDISCONNECTION MEANS AND THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECTION MEANS, IF NOT LOCATEDAT THE SAME LOCATION.C.PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE MARKED TO IDENTIFY LEAD POLARITY, DEVICE RATINGS, ANDSPECIFICATIONS FOR VOLTAGES, CURRENTS, AND POWER.D.REQUIRED SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED BY ADHESIVE, OR OTHERMECHANICAL MEANS. LABELS SHALL COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 690 OF THE NEC OR OTHER APPLICABLESTATE, AND UTILITY CODES.L.ALL ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES, SWITCHGEAR, CABLING, VOICE/DATA OUTLETS, LOW VOLTAGECABINETS, ETC. SHALL BE LABELED ACCORDING TO PANEL/RACK AND CIRCUIT NUMBER.19.LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMA.ALL SOLAR COMPONENTS ON THE ROOF SHALL COMPLY WITH NFPA 780 AND UL 96A.B.MODIFICATIONS OF THE LPS SYSTEM SHALL BE BY A UL LISTED INSTALLER. THEINSTALLER SHALLPROVIDE A UL MATER LABEL FOR THE SYSTEM.C.CONFIRM TO THE METHODS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED AT ROOFINGPENETRATIONS OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION COMPONENTS TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH THEROOFING SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY.20.PROJECT CLOSEOUTA.PREPARE THREE (3) COPIES OF OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS IN HARD COVER BINDERSAND DELIVER TO THE OWNER. ALSO PROVIDE DIGTAL COPY OF THE BINDER MATERIALS. AT A MINIMUMTHE BINDERS SHALL INCLUDE:1. COMPLETE SET OF ALL APPROVED SUBMITTALS INCLUDING SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCTLITERATURE.2.AS BUILT DRAWINGS SHOWING THE FINAL PLACEMENT OF ALL PANELS, COMBINER BOXES,CONNECTIONS, AND CONDUIT PLACEMENT.3.AS BUILT ELECTRICAL PLANS, INCLUDING THREE LINE DIAGRAM, AND ELEVATION DRAWINGS SHOWINGTHE FINAL PLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.4.CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PV PANELS.5.COPIES OF ALL START-UP PROCEDURES MEASUREMENTS.6.COPIES OF ALL TESTING DATA AND REPORTS.21.COMMISSIONINGA.PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM, ALL WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR RESISTANCE, CONTINUITY,AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. DC-DC CONVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHALL BE TESTED FORSAFETY VOLTAGE AT THE INVERTER AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED. FAULTY WIRING SHALL BEREPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. PROVIDING SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL ENSUREA TESTING RESULTS REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS.B.THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE COMMISSIONED UPON COMPLETION OF THEINSTALLATION. ALL A/E PUNCH LIST ITEMS FOR THE SYSTEM SHALL BE CORRECTED.1.A CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST FOR EACH ARRAY SHALL BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO FUNCTIONAL TESTING.2.ALL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FOR THIS AND ALL INTERLOCKING SYSTEMSSHALL HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED AND OPERABLE, INCLUDING ALL MONITOR POINTS.3.EACH STRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR SAFETY VOLTAGE AND A REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THEENGINEER.4.PROVIDE INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING ON HOME RUN CABLES.C.PROVIDE WEB BASED MONITORING ACCESS TO ONWER AND ONWNERS AGENT WITH FULLADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS.WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASPECIFICATIONSE-002Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 PV PANEL ON BALLASTEDRACKING SYSTEM (TYPICAL)APPROXIMATE LOCATION OFEXISTING UTILITY TRANSFORMER(POINT OF INTERCONNECTION)EQUIPMENT ON EXTERIOR WALL(2) INVERTERSPANEL 'PV'AC DISCONNECTDC CONDUIT FROM PANELS TOINVERTER. CONDUIT SHALL NOTPENETRATE THE BUILDING ROOFAT ANY LOCATION.UNDERGROUND CONDUIT FROMAC DISCONNECT TO UTILITYTRANSFORMER.APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF 'DPH'WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASITE PLANE-101SITE PLAN11/8"=1'-0"GENERAL NOTES:A.CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE BEST EFFORT AT CLEAN AND EFFECTIVE WIRE MANAGEMENT AS SHOWN ANDPER RACKING MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.B.ALL PV WIRING INSTALLED IN FREE AIR SHALL BE INSTALLED WITHIN 1FT OF THE ARRAY BOUNDARY. UTILIZEWIRE LOOM TO PROTECT WIRES OUTSIDE OF THE ARRAY BOUNDARY (INCLUDING BETWEEN THE ARRAYAND THE COMBINER).C.ALL INTER-ARRAY RACEWAYS SHALL BE IMC CONDUIT. GROUND CONDUIT ON BOTH ENDS WITH THREADEDGROUNDING BUSHINGS PER SPECIFICATIONS.Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 THE SUBMISSION OF THIS DRAWING ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS THE FINALDESIGN AND ANY CHANGE TO THIS DIAGRAM COULD RESULT IN AMATERIAL MODIFICATION BY THE STATE INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS.ANY CHANGES TO THIS DIAGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DUKE ENERGYPROGRESS.DC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - INVERTER #11NOT TO SCALENOTES:1.BOND ALL GROUNDS TOGETHER.2.ALL HALFTONE ITEMS ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN.3.PV DISCONNECT SHALL BE LOAD BREAK RATED, LOCKABLE IN THE OPEN POSITION,WITHIN SIGHT OF THE UTILITY METER, AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO UTILITYPERSONNEL.AC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM3NOT TO SCALE175A-3PEXISTING PRIMARY SERVICE BY DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS~EXISTING SERVICE FEEDER60A-3PDCACINVERTER #1110 KWDCACINVERTER #240 KWREFER TO DC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMGPANEL 'PV'250A, 480/277VV, 3ɸ, 3W, NEMA 3RPV MODULE:SEG-595-BTA-BGMODULE QUANTITY:352PV MODULE WATTAGE:595 WINVERTER:SOLAREDGE SE110KSOLAREDGE SE40KINVERTER QUANTITY:(1) 110KW(1) 40KWOPTIMIZER:SOLAREDGE C651UOPTIMIZER QUANTITY:352DC SYSTEM SIZE:209.44 KWAC SYSTEM SIZE:150 KWPV SYSTEM SUMMARYEXISTINGPAD MOUNTED UTILITYTRANSFORMER480Y/277V-3PH300KVAEXISTING SWITCHBOARD 'MSB'600A MLOEXISTING UTILITY METERACCOUNT #: 910036595858METER #: 327564623M400A/250AFAC DISCONNECTNEMA 3RS.E. RATEDGCOMMON GRND BUSFUSES FOR INTERNALPROTECTION ONLYGSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERGDC SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - INVERTER #22NOT TO SCALEDC COMBINER ORJ-BOX, TYPICALINPUTOUTPUTTO 175A-3P BREAKER IN ACCOMBINER. REFER TO ACSINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.110KW INVERTERSTRING = 42 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERCOMMON GRND BUSFUSES FOR INTERNALPROTECTION ONLYGSTRING = 47 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERGSTRING = 48 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERINPUTOUTPUTTO 60A-3P BREAKER IN ACCOMBINER. REFER TO ACSINGLE LINE DIAGRAM.40KW INVERTEREXISTINGSERVICEGROUNDPOINT OF INTERCONNECTIONSECONDARY TAP OF UTILITYTRANSFORMERDUKE FIGURE 72B, NOTE #1DC COMBINER ORJ-BOX, TYPICALNSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERSTRING = 43 PV MODULES(1) MODULE PER OPTIMIZERNELOADTO EXISTING GENERATOR~GNEXISTING SERVICE DISCONNECTEXISTING ATSEXISTING SWITCHBOARD 'DPH'600A MCBGWILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINASINGLE LINE DIAGRAME-201Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINAEQUIPMENT CUTSHEETSE-301Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 WILDE #: 25-247THIS DRAWING IS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE. THE DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION THEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC ANY REPRODUCTION, ALTERATION, OR USE FOR OTHER THAN THE INTENDED PROJECT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF WILDE ENGINEERING, PLLC IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN. COPYRIGHT © WILDE ENGINEERING PLLC 2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.02/16/2026REVISIONSNo.DescriptionDateSEALBID DOCUMENTSWilde EngineeringCopyright 2026-BID DOCUMENTS02/16/2026SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER SOLAR PV PROJECT 2501 HOMESTEAD ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 BID DOCUMENTS ONLYNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONSYSTEM OWNER: ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINAEQUIPMENT CUTSHEETSE-302Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SETRACKING CONSTRUCTION SET GENERAL NOTES: 1.ALL SITE, PROJECT, AND BUILDING DETAILS ARE PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER OR GENERATED VIA SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CUSTOMER. PANELCLAW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE INACCURACIES THAT COULD LEAD TO CHANGES TO THESE DRAWING DETAILS AND ARRAY LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THESE DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE FIELD VERIFIED BY CUSTOMER AND INSTALLER. ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CONTAINED INFORMATION, OR FINAL ARRAY AND MOUNTING SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PANELCLAW AND OTHER PROJECT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVAL. 2.REFER TO AND FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE PANELCLAW INSTALLATION MANUALS AND PROCEDURES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. NOT FOLLOWING SUCH PROCEDURES AND METHODS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS OR MAY VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY. 3.ARRAY SETBACKS: ALL ARRAYS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SETBACK 4-FEET FROM ALL ROOF EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED AND CALLED OUT ON THE ARRAY DIAGRAMS ON THIS PAGE OR ON ADDITIONAL ARRAY BALLAST PAGES. 4.REFER TO THE SPECIFIC ARRAY BALLAST SHEETS FOR BALLASTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE PROVIDED SITE INFORMATION. 5.SYSTEM PSF INCLUDES ALL PANELCLAW RACKING COMPONENTS, MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), PV MODULE AND BALLAST BLOCKS. FOR MAXIMUM SYSTEM POINT LOAD SUMMARY (PLS), REFER TO CALCULATIONS. 6.PANELCLAW AND/OR PANELCLAW CONSULTING ENGINEERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT LOADS IMPOSED BY THE ARRAY AND MOUNTING SYSTEM. SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO BE CHECKED BY OTHERS. 7.ALWAYS ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 6" CLEARANCE BETWEEN NEIGHBORING SUBARRAYS, 6" BETWEEN SUBARRAYS AND ALL FIXED ROOF OBJECTS AND 4' BETWEEN SUBARRAYS AND ROOF EDGES. REFER TO LOCAL FIRE CODES AND ELECTRICAL CODES FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH MAY GOVERN DESIGN. SUBARRAYS THAT USE A SEISMIC ANALYSIS METHOD OF DELTA MPV PREDICTED MOVEMENT HAVE THEIR OWN CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO THE BALLAST LAYOUT SHEETS WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS. 8.BALLAST BLOCK DIMENSIONS MUST CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: 3-3/4” THICK MAX., 7-5/8” ± 1/8” WIDTH, 15-5/8” ± 1/8” LENGTH. 9.IF AN ARRAY CLEARANCES TABLE APPEARS BELOW ON THIS PAGE, THE DESIGN UTILIZES THIRD PARTY SEISMIC NON-LINEAR RESPONSE ANALYSIS TO ESTIMATE MAXIMUM ARRAY SEISMIC DISPLACEMENT. THE PREDICTED MOVEMENT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. PANELCLAW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PV ARRAY MOVEMENT INCLUDING MOVEMENT IN EXCESS OF THE CLEARANCES NOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY REQUIREMENT TO REPOSITION THE ARRAYS IF MOVEMENT OCCURS. 10.DEFLECTORS MUST BE INSTALLED WHEN WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED APPROX. 25% OF WIND SPEED DOCUMENTED IN SITE DESIGN CRITERIA TABLE. DEFLECTORS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MODULES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON BALLAST LAYOUT PAGES. SHEET INDEX NO.DESCRIPTION PC-1 COVER SHEET PC-2 PROJECT SUMMARY PC-3 ARRAY SITE MAP PC-4 TYPICAL ARRAY DIMENSIONS PC-5 ASSEMBLIES PC-6 RACKING COMPONENTS PC-7 BALLAST LEGEND PC-8 TO PC-10 BALLAST LAYOUT - 1 TO 3 Site Design Criteria - Flat Roof PV System Basis of Design Roof Live Load (psf)20(see footnote 1) Ground Snow Pg (psf)15 Flat Roof Snow (psf)16.5 Snow Importance Factor (Is)1.1 Wind Design Data Basic Wind Speed (mph)122 Risk Category III Wind Exposure C Earthquake Design Data Risk Category III Importance Factor (Ie)1.25 Component Importance Factor (Ip)1.0 Mapped Acceleration Parameter (Ss)0.123 Mapped Acceleration Parameter (S1)0.061 Seismic Site Class D Design Spectral Acceleration Parameter (Sds)0.131 Design Spectral Acceleration Parameter (Sd1)0.098 Seismic Design Category (SDC)B Basic seismic-force-resisting system(s)N/A (see footnote 2) Base Design Shear = Fp x W N/A (see footnote 2) Response Modification Factor (Rp)N/A (see footnote 2) Analysis Procedure N/A (see footnote 2) Design Code (with local amendments)IBC 2021 -ASCE 7 - 16 ALTERNATE DESIGN METHOD 1. Roof Live Load only applicable to areas not covered by PV modules. Reference SEAOC Design Guidelines 2. Per ASCE 7-16 Section 11.7, nonstructural components in seismic design category (SDC) A are exempt from seismic design requirements. Per section 13.1.4, mechanical and electrical components in SDC B are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 13 - Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components. AERIAL PHOTO / SITE DIAGRAM NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA COVER SHEET PC-10 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: SITE MAP A PC-2NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA PROJECT SUMMARY PC-20 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM clawFRplus 10 Degree - 35 cm PROJECT PART QUANTITY ITEM PART NUMBER QTY Base 500050203 800 BASE, 03, CFR Module Connector 500063304 704 MODULE CONNECTOR, 1150, 10D, CFRP Rail 2000895 1046 RAIL, 2500, CFR Cam 5000630 704 CAM, 10D, CFRP Cam Claw 2000854 704 CAM CLAW, CFRP Deflector 200088705 352 DEFLECTOR, 10D, 2300, CFR Bolt 2000697 3705 BLT, HEX FLG, TRI, M6X16, GR8.8, PATCH CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT N/A 790 BLOCK, CONCRETE, 32.6 LB, - 4in x 8in x 16in NOMINAL, PARTNER SUPPLIED, SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUMMARY MODULE TYPE SEG SEG-595-BTA-BG MODULE DIMENSIONS (IN.)89.69 X 44.65 X 1.38 NUMBER OF MODULES 352 MODULE WATTAGE (W STC)595 SYSTEM SIZE (kW STC)209.44 SYSTEM WEIGHT (LB)57180 SYSTEM AREA (SQ FT.)12634 AGGREGATE SYSTEM LOAD (PSF)4.53 NUMBER OF ARRAYS 3 ARRAY TILT (DEG)8.99 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Roof 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY SITE MAP A PC- NTS EXISTING ROOF PERIMETER ARRAY # (TYP) ROOF SETBACK (TYP) KEEPOUTS (TYP) # RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET NOTES: 1.ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE BASED UPON INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PANELCLAW. FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOLAR ARRAY. NOTIFY PANELCLAW OF ANY DISCREPANCIES. NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA ARRAY SITE MAP PC-30 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM ROOF NAME ROOF SETBACK (FT.) ROOF HEIGHT (FT) PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) ROOF TILT (DEG) Roof 1 4.00 15.00 2.0 1 KEEPOUT NAME KEEPOUT CLEARANCE (FT.) KEEPOUT HEIGHT (IN.) Group 1 4 84 Group 2 0.5 6 Group 3 4 36 Group 4 4 24 3 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-1653' 24' 45' 34' 137' 105' 53' 8' 86' 35' 90' 62' 7' 78' 1 2 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 'L' RAIL INSTALLATION: USE THE OUTER SET OF HOLES WHEN INSTALLING RAILS BETWEEN MODULES. RAIL ON “L” SPACING IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF RAIL ON “S” SPACING. THIS INSTALLATION SEQUENCE IS CRITICAL TO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REVIEW THE INSTALLATION MANUAL AND VIDEOS. A (REPEAT DIMENSION EAST-WEST) PL (PANEL LENGTH) M (PROJECTED PANEL WIDTH) B (REPEAT DIMENSION NORTH-SOUTH) D 18 mm (0.709 in) C J PT P D PW ° O W K X N G32.9 mm (1.295 in)S (ON-MODULE BASE SPACING) L (BETWEEN-MODULE BASE SPACING)R AEBE REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY TOP VIEW B NTSSCALE: ARRAY CROSS SECTION VIEW A NTS SCALE: RAIL DETAIL C NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-4 INSTALLED ARRAY DIMENSIONS A B C D G J K M N O P R W X Theta (DEG)D/J (#:1)G.C.R.* mm 2296 1464 121 344 116 177 209 1120 81 59 92 516 319 137 8.99 1.94 0.77UNITS inches 90.39 57.64 4.75 13.55 4.56 6.97 8.23 44.10 3.20 2.31 3.61 20 5/16 12.54 5.39 8.99 1.94 0.77 * G.C.R = (PW) / B INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS AEBE S L CAM SPACING* mm 486 1246 1050 53UNITS inches 19 1/8 49 1/16 41 5/16 2 1/8 *CAM SPACING SHOWN ON ASSEMBLIES PAGE. MODULE DIMENSIONS PL PW PT mm 2278 1134 35UNITS inches 89.69 44.65 1.38 PC-4 PC-4 TYPICAL ARRAY DIMENSIONS PC-4 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 BASE HOLE "2" BASE HOLE "1" BASE HOLE "1" BASE HOLE "2" BASE HOLE "3" BASE HOLE "3" BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "1"BASE HOLE "2"BASE HOLE "3"BASE HOLE "2" ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER ORIENTATION MARKER CAM SPACING REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: CAM SPACING DETAIL A NTS SCALE: NORTH ASSEMBLY B NTS SCALE: SOUTH ASSEMBLY D NTS SCALE: MIDDLE ASSEMBLY C NTS SCALE: NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY E NTS SCALE: EXAMPLE ARRAY CONSTRUCTION F NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA ASSEMBLIES PC-50 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 PC-5 STANDARD ASSEMBLY QUANTITY NORTH ASSEMBLY 96 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 96 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 512 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 NOTE: ASSEMBLIES IN THIS TABLE USE THE STANDARD 2-PAD BASE CAM SPACING mm 53UNITS inches 2 1/8 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 NOTE: EXAMPLE BALLASTING SHOWN ON THIS PAGE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND DO NOT REFLECT TYPICAL BALLAST PLACEMENT. REFER TO BALLAST MAP SHEETS FOR ARRAY SPECIFIC BALLAST REQUIREMENTS. BASE RAIL DEFLECTOR CAM BRACKET AND CAM CLAW TRANSPARENT MODULE MODULE CONNECTOR REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: CAM BRACKET C NTS SCALE: CAM CLAW B NTS SCALE: RAIL F NTS SCALE: BASE D NTS SCALE: MODULE CONNECTOR E NTSSCALE: DEFLECTOR G NTS SCALE: EXAMPLE RAIL AND BLOCK CONFIGURATION A NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION PC-6 RACKING COMPONENTS 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-6 PC-6 PC-6 PC-6 PC-6PC-6 PC-6 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT AT INDICATED LOCATION NOTE: EXAMPLE BALLAST AND ATTACHMENTS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. REFER TO BALLAST MAP SHEETS FOR ARRAY SPECIFIC BALLAST/ATTACHMENT REQUIREMENTS. BALLAST QUANTITY: "#"=QUANTITY OF BALLAST BLOCK INSTALLEDCENTERED UNDER MODULE IF NO BALLAST QUANTITY SHOWN, DO NOT PLACE BALLAST SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR NOTES ON INSTALLING MORE THAN FOUR BALLAST BLOCKS PER MODULE DO NOT INSTALL ADDITIONAL RAIL TO HOLDBALLAST ON MODULES WITH NO BALLASTSHOWN. MODULES LONGER THAN 2100 MM WITH 7 OR 8 BALLAST BLOCKS REQUIRE TWO (2) RAILS. 6 2 2 2 4 2 855 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: ARRAY TOP VIEW B NTSSCALE: ARRAY CROSS SECTION VIEW A NTS RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA 0 PC-7 BALLAST LEGENDNOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM PC-7 PC-7 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-16Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.1 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 164 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 97.58 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 356 Module Connector 328 Rail 455 Cam 328 Cam Claw 328 Deflector 164 Ballast Block 321 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 25019 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)5904 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 4.24 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.1 PC-80 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.1 PC-8 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/12" = 1'-0" 42 4 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 4 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 4 3 2 1 1 4 2 2 3 3 2 4 4 4 1 1 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 2 2 4 3 3 4 4 4 2 1 2 3 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 2 1 1 2 2 2 5 1 4 2 2 4 1 4 2 4 1 4 4 2 4 1 4 3 3 2 4 1 3 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 6 2 33 4 4 4 4 119.81' 82.80' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 28 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 28 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 272 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.2 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 170 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 101.15 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 390 Module Connector 340 Rail 522 Cam 340 Cam Claw 340 Deflector 170 Ballast Block 418 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 28843 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)6098 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 4.73 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.2 PC-90 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.2 PC-9 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/12" = 1'-0" 52 4 2 1 4 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 4 2 1 1 4 4 1 1 2 4 4 4 2 1 2 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 2 1 4 2 5 1 1 3 1 2 2 4 2 1 3 2 1 2 6 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 4 3 4 2 2 4 1 4 4 1 1 1 4 6 4 1 4 4 4 1 2 5 6 4 2 1 4 3 4 5 3 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 2 1 2 6 4 5 3 1 6 2 1 4 4 1 4 2 3 4 6 1 3 4 1 4 3 24 76.57' 120.47' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 50 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 50 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 240 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 REVDESCRIPTIONPREPCHECKDATEPANELCLAW, INCALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THISDOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PANELCLAW, INC.THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TOFACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF PANELCLAWSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEMS. DONOT COPY OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. C SCALE: 0"1/2"1"2" ORIGINAL SIZE 36"X24" SHEET SIZE ARCH "D" 1600 OSGOOD ST. SUITE 2023 NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 TEL: 978.688.4900 www.panelclaw.com STAMP: PREPARED FOR: PROJECT: LOCATION: REVISION:SHEET: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SHEET TITLE: A B C D A B C D RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET SCALE: A RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET ARRAY 1.3 ROOF INFORMATION ROOF HEIGHT (FT)15.00 PARAPET HEIGHT (FT) 2.0 ROOF TILT (DEG) 1 ROOF TYPE TBD SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER OF MODULES 18 MODULE POWER (W) 595 ARRAY OUTPUT (Kw) 10.71 ARRAY AZIMUTH 176 PART QUANTITIES ITEM QTY Base 54 Module Connector 36 Rail 69 Cam 36 Cam Claw 36 Deflector 18 Ballast Block 51 LOADING DETAILS SINGLE MODULE WT (LB) 72.1 SINGLE CMU WT (LB) 32.6 TOTAL ARRAY WT (LB) 3318 ARRAY AREA (SQ. FT)632 ARRAY LOAD (PSF) 5.25 NOT APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION Pisgah Energy Inc Orange County - Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.3 PC-100 25.08.26.0 v3.0.9406.3.5 CM BALLAST LAYOUT - 1.3 PC-10 0Initial LayoutGZ2025-09-161/6" = 1'-0" 31 5 1 3 2 3 2 4 2 3 2 3 2 3 4 35 9.32' 67.74' ASSEMBLY QUANTITIES ASSEMBLY QTY NORTH ASSEMBLY 18 SOUTH ASSEMBLY 18 MIDDLE ASSEMBLY 0 NORTH SOUTH ASSEMBLY 0 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Key Features About SEG Solar USA based liability insurance Houston, Texas based company Better temperature coefficient High module conversion efficiency Super multi busbar technology Low attenuation long warranty Higher bifacialitySuperior load capacity www.segsolar.com 580-595Wp Module Power Output 23.03% Max Efficiency SeriesYUKON N Product Certification PID Salt Mist Ammonia Resistance Dust and Sand Hailstone IEC62804 IEC61701 IEC62716 IEC60068 Fire Type (UL61730): Type 29 ISO14001:2015; ISO9001:2015; ISO45001:2018 Linear power output warranty Guarantee on product material and workmanship Years Years 3015 Half-Cell N-Type Bifacial Module IEC61215 Warranty Additional Value From Linear Warranty Years 0 80% 90% 98% 100% 5 10 15 20 25 97.4% 99.0% 95.4% 93.4% 91.4% 89.4% 0.4% 0.9% 1.4% 1.9% 2.4% 87.4% Download Datasheet 30 IEC61215; IEC61730; UL61215; UL61730 Founded in 2016, SEG is a leading vertically integrated PV manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, U.S., and is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar modules to the utility, commercial, and residential markets. By the end of 2024, SEG had shipped over 6 GW of solar modules worldwideand have achieved a module production capacity of 6 GW. RACKING CONSTRUCTION SETDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Mechanical Specifications Module Type Maximum Power -Pmp(Wp)* Open Circuit Voltage -Voc(V) Short Circuit Current -Isc(A) Maximum Power Voltage -Vmp(V) Maximum Power Current -Imp(A) Power Tolerance(W) Maximum System Voltage Maximum Series Fuse Rating (0, +4.99) 1500V DC 30 A SEG-580-BTA-BG Module Efficiency(%) STC Front NOCT Front STC Back STC Front NOCT Front STC Back STC Front NOCT Front STC Back SEG-585-BTA-BG Electrical Characteristics Technical Drawing www.segsolar.com YUKON N Series SEG-XXX-BTA-BG-144Cells 585 52.16 13.89 44.22 13.23 441 50.56 11.12 41.64 10.59 22.65 468 52.14 11.12 44.20 10.59 Bifaciality 80±10% STC: lrradiance 1000 W/m² module temperature 25°C AM=1.5 NOCT: lrradiance 800W/m² ambient temperature 20°C module temperature 45°C wind speed: 1m/s 5400 Pa / 113 psf* 2400 Pa / 50 psf* 2278 x 1134 x 35 mm 32.7 kg N-Type Mono 144 pcs(72 x 2) 2.0 mm AR coating semi-tempered glass Anodized aluminium alloy IP68 / 3 diodes External Dimension Weight Solar Cells Front Glass Frame Junction Box Mechanical Load(Front) Mechanical Load(Rear) Connector Type *Refer to SEG installation manual for details Cable Type Cable Length MC4 *Refer to SEG installation manual for details *Measuring tolerance: ±3% 2.0 mm Semi-tempered glassBack Glass 580 51.95 13.84 44.02 13.17 437 50.29 11.08 41.42 10.55 22.45 464 51.93 11.08 44.00 10.55 SEG-590-BTA-BG 590 52.37 13.94 44.43 13.28 445 50.79 11.17 41.86 10.63 22.84 472 52.35 11.17 44.41 10.63 12 AWG PV Wire(UL) Portrait: 400 mm(+) / 200 mm(-) L 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Current (A)Voltage (V) I-V Curves(580W) Incident Irrad.=1000W/m² Incident Irrad.=800W/m² Incident Irrad.=600W/m² Incident Irrad.=400W/m² Incident Irrad.=200W/m² 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Power (W)Voltage (V) Incident Irrad.=1000W/m² Incident Irrad.=800W/m² Incident Irrad.=600W/m² Incident Irrad.=400W/m² Incident Irrad.=200W/m² P-V Curves(580W) Curves of PV Module STC Front NOCT Front STC Back SEG-595-BTA-BG 595 52.58 13.99 44.64 13.33 449 51.02 11.22 42.08 10.67 23.03 476 52.56 11.22 44.62 10.67 Pmax Temperature Coefficient Voc Temperature Coefficient Isc Temperature Coefficient Operating Temperature Temperature Characteristics Packing Configuration -0.30 %/°C -0.25 %/°C +0.046 %/°C -40~+85 °C Container Pieces per Pallet Pallets per Container Pieces per Cont ainer 31 20 620 31 4 124 Nominal Operating Cell *Refer to the SEG container technical documentation Temperature (NOCT)45±2 °C for 53' box trailer or other trucks loading quantity 20’GP 40’HQ 40’HQ (For USA) 31 18 558 32 18 576 53’ Trailer* 70 70 7070I 9 14R4.55:1 Ⅲ 2:1 Ⅱ5:1 7 R3.5 10Section A-A 10:13535 Specifications subject to technical changes SEG_DS_EN_2025V2.2 © Copyright 2025 SEG Solar Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 1. INTRODUCTION A. CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL A COMPLETE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AS OUTLINED IN THE DRAWINGS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS. B. CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE INSTALLING SIMILAR SYSTEMS AND MUST BE CAPABLE OF COMPLETING THIS PROJECT IN A TIMELY FASHION AND WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS. C. INSTALLER/CONTRACTOR MUST HAVE A NABCEP CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER ON THE INSTALLATION CREW IN SUPERVISORY ROLE. D. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SPECIFICATION, OBJECTIVES, AND TECHNICAL DETAILS, SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO ORANGE COUNTY. 2. GENERAL A. THE WORK COVERED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS CONSISTS OF FURNISHING ALL SUPERVSION, LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES AS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORY OPERATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. C. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES. D. ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEW AND SHALL BE LISTED BY THE UNDERWRITER'S LABORATORIES, INC. OR BY A STATE APPROVED THIRD PARTY TESTING AGENCY FOR THE USE INTENDED WHERE A STANDARD FOR SUCH MATERIALS AND USE EXISTS. ALL ITEMS OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING SHALL BE IDENTICAL AND OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER. E. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND CATALOG DATA IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT (PDF) FOR ALL ITEMS IN THE SCOPE OF WORK, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RACEWAYS, BOXES, FITTINGS, CONDUCTORS, WIRING DEVICES, SAFETY SWITCHES, DISCONNECTS, TRANSFORMERS, PANELBOARDS, SWITCHBOARDS, RACKING, MODULES, INVERTERS, ETC. FOR APPROVAL AS APPLICABLE FOR THE PROJECT. ONE COMPLETE SET OF APPROVED SUBMITTALS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT THE JOB SITE. F. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE BASIS OF DESIGN, INCLUDING PROVIDING MAINTENANCE ACCESS, CLEARANCE, CONDUIT, WIRING, REPLACEMENT OF OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS, BUILDING ALTERATIONS, METHODS, ETC., SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL BASE BID. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT WILL BE APPROVED AFTER Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 BIDS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AND ALL COSTS WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. CREDITS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER WHERE SUCH EQUIPMENT AND METHODS RESULT IN LESS EXPENSE TO THE CONTRACTOR. G. ONE COMPLETE SET OF THE LATEST CONSTRUCTION PLANS OF ALL TRADES SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT THE JOB SITE. IN ADDITION, ALL ADDENDUMS, BULLETINS, AND/OR SKETCHES SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AS THE JOB PROGRESSES. I. THE CONDUIT AND NEUTRAL SYSTEM SHALL BE GROUNDED AT THE MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED PER NEC. J. WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR CONTINUITY AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. FAULTY WIRING SHALL BE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE COMMISSIONING REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS. K. PROVIDE ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING FOR INSTALLATION OF WORK AND REPAIR ANY DAMAGE DONE. M. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL PRESENT ENGINEER WITH CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FROM LOCAL INSPECTOR AND/OR AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION BEFORE WORK WILL BE APPROVED FOR FINAL PAYMENT. N. CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL WORK AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR EFFECTIVE THE DATE THE PROJECT IS ACCEPTED BY THE OWNER. ANY IMPERFECT MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP SHALL BE REPLACED WITHOUT ADDED COST TO THE PROJECT. O. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL FIELD VERIFICATION. P. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS TO THE OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT. Q. IT SHALL NOT BE THE INTENT OF ISSUED PLANS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS TO SHOW EVERY MINOR DETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR IS EXPECTED TO FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATING SYSTEM. R. THE WORD "PROVIDE" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH, FABRICATE, ERECT, CONNECT, AND COMPLETELY INSTALL SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION. ALL LABOR, PRODUCT OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS REQUIRED SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS WORK TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION. S. THE WORD "CONNECT" MEANS THAT THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE (SEE DEFINITION ABOVE) ALL DISCONNECTING MEANS, OVERCURRENT PROTECTION AND WIRING REQUIRED TO PLACE THE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION AND TO COMPLY WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS. T. IF DURING THE COURSE OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR DISCOVERS A PROBLEM WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTALLATION RELATIVE TO Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE NEC, OR OTHER CODES OR REQUIREMENTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY BRING THE PROBLEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SOLAR DESIGNER AND/OR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK. U. WHERE THERE ARE CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BRING THE ISSUE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER FOR RESOLUTION PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK OR ORDERING ANY MATERIALS. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS SHALL BE WARRANTED WITHOUT A CHANGE TO THE PROJECT SCOPE. W. EXISTING ROOF WARRANTIES MUST REMAIN INTACT. 3. WORK INCLUDED/SCOPE OF WORK A. WORK INCLUDES ALL ENGINEERING, DESIGN, MATERIALS, LABOR, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC PANELS, BREAKERS, SERVICES, PERMITS, AND INCIDENTALS NECESSARY TO INSTALL COMPLETE PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM AS SPECIFIED HEREINAFTER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WORK INCLUDED IN THIS SPECIFICATION. B. B. SCOPE OF WORK SHALL SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE RETAINING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR FINAL SEALED PV DRAWINGS BASED ON SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL EQUIPMENT. THIS SHALL BE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. C. PRE AND POST INSTALLATION STRUCTURAL ENGINEER APPROVAL LETTERS FOR THE MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM, IF REQUIRED BY THE AHJ, ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. E. THE SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET ALL LOCAL SEISMIC AND WIND LOAD REQUIREMENTS. F. ALL PERMITS AND SUBMITTALS REQUIRED BY LOCAL BUILDING COMMISSIONS, AND LOCAL UTILITY. G. ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRIC AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET. H. ALL APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS SHALL BE MET. I. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL AND LABOR AS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL UTILITY REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS EVEN WHEN NOT SHOWN ON THESE PLANS. 4. WARRANTIES Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS WARRANTED. PROVIDE A MINIMUM ONE YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY. B. ALL METALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PV MODULES AND ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURES SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST DEGRADATION FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE SYSTEM C. ALL EXPOSED QUICK CONNECT WIRING SHALL BE WARRANTED AGAINST UV DEGRADATION FOR A PERIOD OF 20 YEARS. D. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE A LICENSED GENERAL CONTACTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IN NORTH CAROLINA. E. PROVIDE A COPY OF CONTRACTOR'S QAQC PROGRAM AND SAFETY PROGRAM WITH BID. F. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND. G. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A BID BOND. H. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IF REQUESTED. 5. QUALITY ASSURANCE E. ALL WORK IS TO BE INSPECTED BY THE QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM FROM PISGAH ENERGY. CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ROOFTOP ACCESS, OPEN ALL ELETRICAL EQUIPMENT, JUNCTION BOXES, PANELS, AND PROVIDE PHOTOS AS REQUESTED. 6. GENERAL MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. ALL MATERIALS THAT ARE USED OUTDOORS SHALL BE SUNLIGHT AND UV RESISTANT. B. MATERIALS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE TEMPERATURES TO WHICH THEY ARE EXPOSED. C. DISSIMILAR MATERIALS SHOULD BE ISOLATED FROM ONE ANOTHER USING NON-CONDUCTIVE SHIMS, WASHERS OR OTHER METHODS. D. METALS SHALL BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL OR ANODIZED ALUMINUM. E. ALUMINUM SHALL NOT BE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CONCRETE MATERIALS. F. STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT ALUMINUM, 6061 OR 6063. STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE STEEL AS NOTED. G. ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE RATED FOR THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE RATINGS NECESSARY FOR THE APPLICATION. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 H. ALL REQUIRED OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE. EACH SHALL HAVE TRIP RATINGS NO GREATER THAT THE DE-RATED AMPERAGE OF THE CONDUCTOR IT PROTECTS. I. THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETE WITH THE MINIMUM OF IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. J. THE AREA SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES. K. THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED IN A "WORKMAN LIKE MANNER". L. THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUAL. M. THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHOUT AFFECTING EXISTING PIPING AND/OR WIRES. N. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND TERMINATIONS SHALL BE FULLY TIGHTENED SECURED AND STRAIN RELIEVED AS APPROPRIATE. O. ALL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. P. ALL CABLES, CONDUIT, EXPOSED CONDUCTORS, AND ELECTRICAL BOXES SHOULD BE SECURED AND SUPPORTED ACCORDING TO CODE REQUIREMENTS. Q. COMPLETELY ADEQUATE HOUSING SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL MATERIALS STORED ON JOB SITE. ONLY CONDUIT MAY BE STORED OUTSIDE, BUT NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. R. SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL CONFORM TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUALS AND APPROVED PROJECT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. S. ALL INSTALLATIONS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED OSHA REQUIREMENTS. T. SYSTEM SWITCHING AND METERING EQUIPMENT SHALL HAVE CONVENIENT ACCESS FOR RESETTING OR REPAIR DURING ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, AND REGULAR MONITORING FOR DATA RETRIEVAL. U. FOR MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE TEMPORARY ROOF MEMBRANE PROTECTION WHERE STORING MATERIALS ON THE ROOF AND IN HAVY TRAFFIC AREAS USED FOR INSTALLATION WHERE WALKPADS ARE NOT INSTALLED. REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO THE ROOF MEMBRANE IMMEDIATELY. 7. DISCONNECTS A. DISCONNECT SWITCHES SHALL BE HEAVY-DUTY TYPE IN NEMA 3R ENCLOSURES, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, FUSED OR NON-FUSED AS INDICATED. SWITCHES SHALL HAVE REJECTION-TYPE FUSE CLIPS. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 SWITCHES SHALL BE BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, OR APPROVED EQUAL. B. FUSES LESS THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS RK5, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME- DELAY WITH INDICATION. C. FUSES GREATER THAN 60A SHALL BE CLASS J, DUAL-ELEMENT, TIME- DELAY WITH INDICATION. D. A SET OF 3 SPARE FUSES OF EACH SIZE AND TYPE SHALL BE PROVIDED. E. FUSES SUPPLYING AC SOURCE LOAD FROM INVERTER SYSTEMS SHALL BE REVERSE FEED CAPABLE. 8. MOUNTING SYSTEMS A. THE MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL RESULT IN THE INSTALLATION OF A PV SYSTEM THAT MEETS ALL LOCAL SEISMIC AND WIND REQUIREMENTS. B. BALLASTED SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON PANEL CLAW FR10 RACKING SYSTEM. ALTERNATE RACKING MANUFACTURERS INCLUDE UNIRAC AND PEGASUS. C. PITCHED ROOFTOP SYSTEMS SHALL BE BASED ON IRON-RIDGE XR FLUSH MOUNT. APPROVED ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS ARE UNIRAC, AND SNAPNRACK. D. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THE RACKING SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOLAR PANEL USED FOR CONSTRUCTION. E. RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC CONTENT. F. RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD HAVE A RECENTLY COMPLETED DNV BANKABILITY REPORT. G. FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, DESIGN FOR RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST HAVE COMPLETED BOUNDARY LAYER WIND TUNNEL TESTING WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. H. FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST BE RAIL BASED AND DESIGNED SUCH THAT THE SOLAR PANEL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE LOAD PATH THAT REISIST THE INTERCONNECTION FORCE UNLESS THE PANELS HAVE BEEN EVALUATED OR TESTED FOR SUCH LOADING. I. FOR BALLASTED SYSEMS, RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDE INTEGRATED PROTECTION PADS WITH FRICTION TESTING REPORTS. J. FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, RACKING SYSTEM MAIN FASTENING HARDWARE PROVIDED SHOULD INCLUDE NYLON TOQUE PATCH OR SIMILAR PREVAILING TORQUE LOCKING ELEMENT K. RACKING SYSTEM PROVIDED MUST INCLUDE 4 CONNECTIONS PER MODULE ALL ATTACHING TO THE AIRY POINTS OF THE LONG SIDE OF THE MODULE FLANGE. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 L. FOR BALLASTED SYSTEMS, ANY REQUIRED MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE VISIBLE (FOR INSPECTION PUPOSES) IN THE WALKWAYS OR ALONG THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN EDGES OF THE ARRAYS WITHOUT REQUIRING MODULES TO BE MOVED. M. RACKING SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SITE CONSIDERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT. SPECIAL ATTENTION SHALL BE PAID TO MINIMIZING THE RISK FROM EXPOSED FASTENERS, SHARP EDGES, AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE MODULE OR SUPPORT STRUCTURES. CORROSION RESISTANCE AND DURABILITY OF THE MECHANICAL HARDWARE SHALL BE EMPHASIZED. THE USE OF FERROUS METALS, WOODS, OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. N. ON MEMBRANE ROOFS, PROVIDE AND INSTALL SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN MOUNTING SYSTEM ROOF CONTACT POINTS AND ROOF SURFACE. SLIP SHEETS SHOULD EXTEND MIN. 2” PAST CONTACT POINT IN ALL DIRECTIONS. SLIP SHEETS WILL BE THE SAME MATERIAL, THICKNESS, AND COLOR AS THE ROOF MATERIAL. O. FOR BALLASTED RACKING, USE CONCRETE PAVER BLOCKS FOR BALLESTED PV PANELS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS IN ASTM C1884 P. MOUNTING SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING ROOF WARRANTY INTACT. 9. INVERTER A. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS FOR INVERTERS INCLUDE SOLAREDGE. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAM FOR EXACT SPECIFICATIONS. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. B. INVERTERS SHALL BE FACTORY TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE, AND RESULTS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE O & M MANUAL. C. ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL RAPID SHUTDOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENTLY ADOPTED VERSION OF THE NEC. D. ROOFTOP INVERTERS MUST INCLUDE MODULE LEVEL MONITORING AND MODULE LEVEL DC-DC OPTIMIZATION. E. INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH INTERGRAL DC GROUND FAULT DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION. F. INVERTERS SHALL BE EQUIPED WITH MONITORED AD AND DC SURGE PROTECTION. G. THE INVERTER SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CEC RATED EFFICIENCY OF 97%. H. INSTALLATION SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE UL 1699B, UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547-2018, 2020 NEC CODE, AND FCC PART 15 CLASS A STANDARDS AND ADDENDA DATED PRIOR TO THE AWARD OF THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS PROCUREMENT. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 J. SOLAREDGE C651U OPTIMIZERS SHALL BE USED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PLANS. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. REFER TO POWER RISER DIAGRAM. K. THE INVERTER SYSTEM SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE SOLAREDGE WEB BASED MONITORING PORTAL VIA HARDWIRED CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING LOCAL AREA NETWORK. A MONITORING LOGIN WITH FULL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PROJECT OWNER AND/OR OWNERS AGENT. L. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE INVERTER PER THE MANUFACTURER'S DOCUMENTATION, MAKING NOTE OF RECOMMENDED TERMINATIONS, TORQUE VALUE, AND BOLT STACK UP DETAILS IF PROVIDED. ALL BUSS BARS, CONDUCTORS, AND TERMINATION SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO MAKING THE CONNECTION. M. INVERTERS SHALL BE STORED PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS. N. INVERTERS ON SOUTH, EAST, AND WEST FACING WALLS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SHADE COVERS OR AWNING TO INCREASE PERFORMANCE AND COMPONENT LIFE. SHADE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT FOR REVIEW. 10. COMBINER BOX A. PROVIDE COMBINER BOX(ES) FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR THE ARRAY CONFIGURATION INSTALLED. B. COMBINER BOXES: RATED FOR 1000 V DC; CURRENT RATINGS SUITABLE FOR CONNECTED STRINGS; EQUIPPED WITH FUSEHOLDERS. C. FUSEHOLDERS: TOUCH-SAFE; SUITABLE TO ACCEPT FUSES INDICATED. D. NUMBER OF INPUT CIRCUITS: AS INDICATED OR AS REQUIRED FOR TERMINATION OF STRINGS. E. ENCLOSURE: NEMA 250, TYPE 3R, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. 11. MODULES A. BASIS OF DESIGN FOR PV MODULES IS SEG-595-BTA-BG 595W. ALTERNATE MODULE MANUFACURERS INCLUDE: MISSION SOLAR, SILFAB SOLAR, QCELLS, TRINA SOLAR, JA SOLAR, AND REC. B. PV MODULE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION MUST BE FEOC COMPLIANT AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERAL DIRECT PAY INCENTIVE. B. THE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY UNDERWRITER LABORATORIES (UL) STANDARD 61730. C. PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE TESTED IN THE FACTORY FOR DESIGN PERFORMANCE. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 D. BIDDERS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENTATION FROM MANUFACTURERS ARE BEING USED. E. PV MODULES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM 10-YEAR MATERIAL WARRANTY AND A MINIMUM POWER OUTPUT GUARANTEE OF 93% OF THEIR STC RATED POWER AT YEAR 10 AND 84% OF THEIR STC RATED POWER AT YEAR 30. 12. SYSTEM ELECTRICAL A. DC SERIES STRING HOME-RUN CIRCUITS MUST PAIR CONNECTORS THAT MATCH EXACTLY TO WHAT IS INSTALLED ON THE MODULES. NO "COMPATIBLE" LABELED CONNECTORS PERMITTED. ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND LISTING FROM THE CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER MUST BE MAINTAINED. B. ADAPTER INTERCONNECTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE APPLICABLE TO MATCH CONNECTORS BETWEEN MODULES AND DC OPTIMIZERS, SHOULD CONNECTORS NOT MATCH. C. CONDUCTORS SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT NO CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO STANDING WATER. D. ON THE DIRECT CURRENT SIDE, ALL WIRING SHALL BE LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM OPERATING VOLTAGE OF THE DC SYSTEM AND TEMPERATURE RATING OF 90°C WET LOCATIONS. ALL CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT/RACEWAY, EXCLUDING MODULE INTERCONNECTIONS AND CONNECTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL MODULE STRINGS TO THE COMBINER BOXES. 13. RACEWAY A. CONDUIT SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY ALLIED, WHEATLAND, REPUBLIC CONDUIT, WESTERN TUBE, OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT. B. FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS, CONDUIT SHALL BE ZINC COATED EMT EXCEPT WHERE NOT PERMITTED BY CODE OR WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS. C. FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS, USE IMC OR SCHEDULE 40 PVC. SCHEDULE 40 PVC WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS LESS THAN 4 FT IN LENGTH AND WHERE NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE. FITTINGS FOR OUTDOOR CONDUITS SHALL BE WATER-TIGHT. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVE INSULATED THROATS. D. EMT FITTINGS SHALL BE COMPRESSION GLAND TYPE, OF MALLEABLE STEEL. CONNECTORS SHALL HAVE INSULATED THROATS. CAST, SET SCREW, OR INDENTER TYPE FITTINGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. ALL FITTINGS FOR EMT SHALL BE MADE OF STEEL. E. USE SCHEDULE 40 PVC BELOW GRADE, CONCRETE SLABS, IN DUCTBANKS. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 F. ALL INTERIOR RACEWAYS SHALL RUN CONCEALED, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL RUNS SHALL BE NEAT AND SQUARE. G. LOW VOLTAGE CABLING NOT SPECIFIED TO BE INSTALLED IN CONDUIT, SHALL BE INSTALLED IN A CABLE TRAY SYSTEM OR J-HOOK SYSTEM CONSISTING OF MINIMUM 3/4" DIAMETER HOOKS LOCATED ON 3'-0" CENTERS IN ALL ACCESSIBLE CEILINGS. WHERE THERE ARE INACCESSIBLE CEILINGS, PROVIDE CONDUIT FOR ENTIRE LENGTH OF INACCESSIBILITY. H. RACEWAY PENETRATIONS THROUGH FLOOR SLABS AND FIRE-RATED WALLS SHALL BE FILLED WITH IMPERVIOUS, NON-SHRINK GROUT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE, WATER, AND DUST. ALL ROOFTOP CONDUIT PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROPERLY BOOTED OR FLASHED AND SHALL MEET THE ROOF MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING WARRANTIES INTACT. I. SUPPORT ALL CONDUIT WITH STRAPS AND CLAMPS. J. ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE RUN PARALLEL OR PERPENDICULAR TO BUILDING LINES, WHETHER EXPOSED OR NOT AND SUPPORTED FROM STRUCTURE AND PROPERLY SECURED. H. ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON PITCHED ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) UNISTRUT ATTACHED TO STANDING SEAMS USING S5! U SEAM CLAMPS OR EQUIVALENT. N. ROOFTOP CONDUIT RUNS ON FLAT ROOFS SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY (CLAMPED TO) FIXED STRUT PYRAMIDS. PROVIDE COMPATIBLE SLIP SHEETS BETWEEN ROOF MEMBRANE AND PYRAMIDS. K. WHERE CONDUITS PASS THROUGH A BUILDING EXPANSION JOINT, PROVIDE GALVANIZED EXPANSION FITTINGS WITH BONDING JUMPERS. L. MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE SHALL BE 3/4". M. PROVIDE PULL BOXES, SUCH THAT NO SINGLE CONDUIT RUN HAS BENDS IN EXCESS OF 360°. PULL BOXES SHALL BE SUITABLE AND APPROVED FOR THE INTENDED USE. N. ALL CONDUITS INSTALLED UNDERGROUND OR IN CONCRETE SHALL HAVE JOINTS MADE WATERTIGHT BY USE OF POLYETRA-FLUOROETHYLENE TAPE. O. THE USE OF AC OR NM CABLE IS NOT PERMITTED. P. LIQUID -TIGHT METAL CONDUIT SHALL ONLY BE USED FOR FINAL CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER ROTATING AND VIBRATING EQUIPMENT, MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 4'-0". LIQUID-TIGHT METAL CONDUIT SHALL BE PERMITTED IN CONCEALED AREAS WHERE ALLOWED PER CODE. Q. PROVIDE 'PV SOURCE CIRCUIT' LABELS ON CONDUIT EVERY 10 FEET AS REQUIRED PER CODE. I. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING EXPANSION JOINTS IN CONDUIT RUNS AS NEEDED. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 J. PVC CONDUIT MAY BE USED IN DIRECT BURIAL APPLICATIONS. 14. OUTLET BOXES A. JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES SHALL BE CODE GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL. ACCEPTED MANUFACTURERS SHALL BE STEEL CITY (THOMAS & BETTS), RACO, CROUSE-HINDS, APPLETON (EMERSON), OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT. B. ALL EXTERIOR BOXES SHALL BE NEMA 3R OR BETTER. 15. CONDUCTORS: A. CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHWIRE (SIMPULL), ENCORE (SUPERSLICK), UNITED COPPER (SLK), CERRO (SLP), OR APPROVED EQUAL, "PRE-LUBRICATED" BY THE MANUFACTURER. B. ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER PV WIRE, RATED 90° C WET/DRY EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED OR REQUIRED BY U.L. OR OTHER CODES. ALL DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE PV WIRE STRANDED FOR #10 AWG. C. ALL AC COPPER CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SINGLE INSULATED CONDUCTOR, THHN/THWN-2. SIZES #10 AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE SOLID, SIZES #8 AWG AND LARGER SHALL BE STRANDED. D. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER E. BRANCH CIRCUITS SHALL NOT BE SMALLER THAN #12 AWG. CONTROL WIRING MAY BE #14 AWG. F. AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED BLACK/RED/BLUE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS AND BROWN/ORANGE/YELLOW FOR 277/480 VOLT SYSTEMS FOR A, B, AND C PHASES, RESPECTIVELY. NEUTRAL SHALL BE WHITE FOR 120/208 VOLT SYSTEMS AND NATURAL GRAY FOR 277/480 VOLT SYSTEMS. GROUND CONDUCTOR SHALL BE GREEN ON ALL SYSTEMS. G. DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR CODED RED/BLACK/GREEN FOR POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, AND GROUND, RESPECTIVELY. H. PV SYSTEM DC CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT ALL ACCESSIBLE POINTS OF TERMINATION, CONNECTION, AND SPLICES AS REQUIRED PER NEC 690.31(B)(1). I. ALL AC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IN CONDUIT. J. SPLICES IN #10 AWG AND SMALLER SHALL BE MADE UP WITH CRIMPED CONNECTORS WITH INSULATING CAPS (NO TAPE) OR WIRENUTS (MAXIMUM OF 3 CONDUCTORS UNDER ANY CONNECTOR OR WIRENUT). LARGER WIRE SHALL USE SPLIT BOLTS OR BOLTED CLAMPS. K. ALL WIRING LUGS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREAKERS, PANELBOARD/SWITCHBOARD LUGS, SAFETY Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 SWITCH LUGS, MOTOR STARTER LUGS, TRANSFORMERS LUGS, WIRING DEVICE TERMINALS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT LUGS/TERMINALS SHALL BE RATED FOR USE WITH 75 DEGREE INSULATED CONDUCTORS AT THEIR 75 DEGREE AMPACITY AND SHALL BE SIZED AND SELECTED TO MATCH THE CONDUCTOR SIZE AND MATERIAL. L. CIRCUIT SPLICES SHALL NOT BE MADE ON DEVICE TERMINALS. M. WIRE WITHIN PANELBOARDS SHALL BE NEATLY TRAINED, SQUARED, BUNCHED, AND TAGGED. N. ALL CONDUCTORS INSTALLED IN VERTICAL RACEWAYS SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT INTERVALS AS REQUIRED PER NEC 300-19. O. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT PER NEC ARTICLE 250. BOND WHERE CONDUITS ENTER ENCLOSURE THROUGH CONCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS. ALL FLEX, INCLUDING FIXTURE TAPS, SHALL INCLUDE GREEN GROUNDING CONDUCTOR, #12 AWG MINIMUM. PROVIDE GREEN INSULATED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR IN EACH CONDUIT, SIZED PER NEC 250-122. P. CURRENT LIMITERS SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE PV DISCONNECT AND POINT OF INTERCONNECTION ARE SEPARATED BY A DISTANCE GREATER THAN 10 FEET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 705.31. Q. ALL AMPACITIES OF CONDUCTORS ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT SHALL BE CALCULATED AT A MAXIMUM OF 75°C INSULATION RATING OR THE TEMPERATURE RATING OF THE TERMINATION, WHICHEVER IS LOWER AS PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(16). R. WIRENUTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED FOR AUXILIARY CIRCUITS. IF USED, ALL WIRENUTS ARE TO BE SILICONE FILLED, EQUIVALENT TO IDEAL BLUE, AND INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS BY A QUALIFIED/CERTIFIED PERSON. WIRENUTS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED ALONG THE PATH OF PV POWER GENERATION, OR FOR ANY EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE GENERATION OF PV POWER. S. FUSES AND WIRES SUBJECT TO TRANSFORMER INRUSH CURRENT SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDINGLY. T. ALL DC MATERIALS SHALL BE UL LISTED FOR AT LEAST THE MAXIMUM DC SYSTEM VOLTAGE. U. SPLIT BOLTS/SPLICES/CONNECTORS SHALL BE INSULATED WITH APPROVED MEANS. UL LISTED ELECTRICAL TAPE ALONE IS NOT SUITABLE AS THE ONLY INSULATION MEANS. FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF INSULATING PRODUCT. NO SPLICES ALONG THE PATH OF PV POWER GENERATION 16. DC ARRAY WIRE MANAGEMENT A. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE WIRE MANAGEMENT BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY WITH LID OR CONDUIT AS REQUIRED WHERE DC WIRING IS Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 EXPOSED TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHEN RUNNING BETWEEN ARRAY SECTIONS. REFER TO THE STRING PLAN FOR DC HOME RUN AND INTER- ARRAY RACEWAY DETAILS. B. WHERE WIRES ARE EXPOSED BETWEEN ROWS OF MODULES ON A TILT/BALLASTED RACK, THEY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY MEANS OF WIRE TRAY, CONDUIT OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD. C. EXPOSED SINGLE CONDUCTOR PV WIRE WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN ARRAY BOUNDARY FOR PV SOURCE AND DC-DC CONVERTER CIRCUITS. WIRE MANAGEMENT METHODS SHALL BE PROVIDED SUCH THAT WIRES ARE NEATLY TRAINED ALONG MODULE FRAMES OR RACK FRAMING MEMBERS. NO WIRES SHALL BE IN CONTACT WITH ROOF SURFACE. D. WIRES SHALL BE SUPPORTED EVERY 24" AT A MINIMUM E. WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG MODULE FRAMES, USE STAINLESS STEEL CABLE CLIPS SUCH AS HEYCO SUN RINNER CABLE CLIP OR EQUIVALENT F. WHERE TRAINING WIRES ALONG RACKING SYSTEM, USE MANUFACTURERS WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. WHERE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE A WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USE VYNIL COATED STAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES SUCH AS HEYCO SUN BUNDLERS OR EQUIVALENT. G. PLASTIC WIRE TIES RATED TO STANDARD UL 21S SHALL BE PERMITTED TO SUPPLEMENT WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, BUT SHALL NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY MEANS OF ACHIEVING WIRE MANANGMENT. 17. PANELBOARDS: A. PANELBOARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AS MANUFACTURED BY EATON, SQUARE-D, GENERAL ELECTRIC, OR APPROVED EQUAL. ALL NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROJECT SHALL BE BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER. LOAD CENTER TYPE PANELBOARDS SHALL BE USED WHERE THE PANELBOARD SERVES A DWELLING UNIT. B. ALL BUSSING, INCLUDING NEUTRAL AND GROUND, SHALL BE COPPER. C. ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE AUTOMATIC THERMAL-MAGNETIC TYPE MOLDED CASE BOLT-ON TYPE, CALIBRATED FOR 40 DEGREE C, OR AMBIENT COMPENSATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. D. PANELS SHALL BE FULLY RATED (AIC). NO SERIES AIC RATINGS ARE ALLOWED. E. PANELS SHALL HAVE FULL SIZE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING BARS AND NEUTRAL BARS, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED TO BE 200%. F. ALL PANELBOARD AND BREAKER LUGS SHALL BE SIZED AND RATED PER THE CONDUCTOR SIZE AND MATERIAL. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 G. LIGHTING AND APPLIANCE PANELS (100A-600A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE HINGED DOOR-IN-DOOR COVERS WITH DEAD FRONT, SHALL BE 20" WIDE MINIMUM WITH MINIMUM 4" WIDE WIRING GUTTERS. H. DISTRIBUTION PANELS (600A-1200A) SHALL HAVE FRONT ACCESSIBLE DEAD FRONT COVERS. I. ALL PANELBOARDS SHALL HAVE METAL DIRECTORY FRAME. FOR EACH PANELBOARD, PROVIDE TYPED CIRCUIT DIRECTORY PER NEC 408.4. SPARE CIRCUIT BREAKERS SHALL BE LABELED SPARE AND IN THE OFF POSITION. 18. MARKING AND LABELING A. ALL INTERACTIVE SYSTEM POINTS OF INTERCONNECTION WITH OTHER SOUCES SHALL BE MARKED AT AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT THE DISCONNECTION MEANS. B. A PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTLY SHALL BE PROVIDED IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICE DISCONNECTION MEANS AND THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECTION MEANS, IF NOT LOCATED AT THE SAME LOCATION. C. PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SHALL BE MARKED TO IDENTIFY LEAD POLARITY, DEVICE RATINGS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR VOLTAGES, CURRENTS, AND POWER. D. REQUIRED SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED BY ADHESIVE, OR OTHER MECHANICAL MEANS. LABELS SHALL COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 690 OF THE NEC OR OTHER APPLICABLE STATE, AND UTILITY CODES. L. ALL ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES, SWITCHGEAR, CABLING, VOICE/DATA OUTLETS, LOW VOLTAGE CABINETS, ETC. SHALL BE LABELED ACCORDING TO PANEL/RACK AND CIRCUIT NUMBER. 19. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM A. ALL SOLAR COMPONENTS ON THE ROOF SHALL COMPLY WITH NFPA 780 AND UL 96A. B. MODIFICATIONS OF THE LPS SYSTEM SHALL BE BY A UL LISTED INSTALLER. THEINSTALLER SHALL PROVIDE A UL MATER LABEL FOR THE SYSTEM. C. CONFIRM TO THE METHODS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED AT ROOFING PENETRATIONS OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION COMPONENTS TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH THE ROOFING SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY. 20. PROJECT CLOSEOUT Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 A. PREPARE THREE (3) COPIES OF OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS IN HARD COVER BINDERS AND DELIVER TO THE OWNER. ALSO PROVIDE DIGTAL COPY OF THE BINDER MATERIALS. AT A MINIMUM THE BINDERS SHALL INCLUDE: 1. COMPLETE SET OF ALL APPROVED SUBMITTALS INCLUDING SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT LITERATURE. 2. AS BUILT DRAWINGS SHOWING THE FINAL PLACEMENT OF ALL PANELS, COMBINER BOXES, CONNECTIONS, AND CONDUIT PLACEMENT. 3. AS BUILT ELECTRICAL PLANS, INCLUDING THREE LINE DIAGRAM, AND ELEVATION DRAWINGS SHOWING THE FINAL PLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. 4. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PV PANELS. 5. COPIES OF ALL START-UP PROCEDURES MEASUREMENTS. 6. COPIES OF ALL TESTING DATA AND REPORTS. 21. COMMISSIONING A. PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM, ALL WIRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR RESISTANCE, CONTINUITY, AND GROUNDS BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. DC-DC CONVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHALL BE TESTED FOR SAFETY VOLTAGE AT THE INVERTER AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED. FAULTY WIRING SHALL BE REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. PROVIDING SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE A TESTING RESULTS REPORT IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTS. B. THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE COMMISSIONED UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION. ALL A/E PUNCH LIST ITEMS FOR THE SYSTEM SHALL BE CORRECTED. 1. A CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST FOR EACH ARRAY SHALL BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO FUNCTIONAL TESTING. 2. ALL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FOR THIS AND ALL INTERLOCKING SYSTEMS SHALL HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED AND OPERABLE, INCLUDING ALL MONITOR POINTS. 3. EACH STRING SHALL BE TESTED FOR SAFETY VOLTAGE AND A REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE ENGINEER. 4. PROVIDE INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING ON HOME RUN CABLES. C. PROVIDE WEB BASED MONITORING ACCESS TO OWNER AND OWNERS AGENT WITH FULL ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Finance and Administrative Services Department – Purchasing Division ITB Addendum No.1 March 13, 2026 ORANGE COUNTY ITB No 367-OC 5478 Southern Human Services Center Solar Installation This Addendum shall be included in the contract for the above-referenced project. All General, Supplementary, and Special Conditions, etc., as originally specified or as modified below, shall apply to these items. General A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held for bidders on March 16th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cedar Grove Community Center Building located at 5800 NC Hwy 86 North, Cedar Grove, NC 27231, in the cafeteria and online per the Teams Meeting link below. Immediately following the pre-bid meeting, site tours will be hosted for the Cedar Grove Community Center and the Southern Human Services Center. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21816952667524?p=fMR68Sy6TmrzEsnZF0 Meeting ID: 218 169 526 675 24 Passcode: kB3Mf9xH Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________ End of Addendum 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Finance and Administrative Services Department – Purchasing Division ITB Addendum No.2 March 16, 2026 ORANGE COUNTY ITB No 367-OC 5478 Southern Human Services Center Solar Installation This Addendum shall be included in the contract for the above-referenced project. All General, Supplementary, and Special Conditions, etc., as originally specified or as modified below, shall apply to these items. General – PREBID MEETING DATE HAS CHANGED Due to the potential for severe weather on March 16, 2026, the PreBid meeting date has moved to March 18, 2026 A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held for bidders on March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the cafeteria of the Orange Cedar Grove Community Center, located at 5800 NC Hwy 86 North, Cedar Grove, NC 27231. Attendees may also join via the Teams link below. Following the pre-bid meeting, a site tour will be hosted for the Southern Human Services Center located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, 27516. After the meeting and initial tour, Bidders may visit the site by appointment only. Interested subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21816952667524?p=fMR68Sy6TmrzEsnZF0 Meeting ID: 218 169 526 675 24 Passcode: kB3Mf9xH Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________ End of Addendum 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Finance and Administrative Services Department – Purchasing Division ITB Addendum No.3 March 20, 2026 ORANGE COUNTY ITB No 367-OC 5478 Southern Human Services Solar Installation This Addendum shall be included in the contract for the above-referenced project. All General, Supplementary, and Special Conditions, etc., as originally specified or as modified below, shall apply to these items. General: RFI’s are due by 5:00PM on Monday, March 23rd. The final project addendum will be issued on Wednesday, March 25th unless otherwise communicated. Clarifications: Please refer to the Photovoltaic System Specifications on Page E-002 of the Southern Human Services Solar PV plan set for information about the FEOC compliance and Direct Pay eligibility requirements for the project. Contractors are requested to submit an alternate bid to provide materials that are eligible for the 10% Domestic Content Bonus Adder to the Direct Pay incentive. Transformer Photos: Below are photos of the inside of the transformer at Southern Human Services. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Attachments: ITB 367-OC5478 Southern Human Services Solar Installation Prebid Meeting Minutes ITB 367-OC5478 Southern Human Services Solar Installation Prebid Meeting Sign-In and Attendance Sheets Structural Roof Certification Letter from feasibility study dated 08/18/2025 End of Addendum 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC Orange County Solar Installation for Southern Human Services RFP – 367-OC5478 Pre-Bid Conference Agenda March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Owner: Orange County Asset Management Services 306 Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 Location: 2501 Homestead Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Engineer: Pisgah Energy Design & Development 53 Ashland Ave, Suite 103 Asheville, NC 28801 On behalf of the Owner and Pisgah Energy Design & Development, we would like to thank you for your interest and attendance at this Pre-Bid Conference. As this is a Mandatory Prebid, we still request that everyone sign in for the record. I. Bid: Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, for a Single Prime Contract at: Orange County Finance, Administration Services 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 300 Hillsborough, NC 27278 As this is a formal bid process, all bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 p.m. on the date listed above. Bid opening will be in person at the address listed above in conference room 302. II. Bid Day Documents: Refer to Bid Package – Ensure all documents are signed, sealed, and attested (or witnessed) as required. 1. Contract Proposal (page 2 of the bid package) 2. Bid Document 3. List of Subcontractors (If there are none – list “None” and return the form) 4. Living Wage Contractor Policy 5. E-Verify Affidavit 6. Orange County Non-Discrimination Certification 7. Supplemental Vendor Information Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC 8. Minority Business Participation Affidavit A or B 9. Bid Bond (5%) or Certified Check (5%) 10. Safety Questionnaire with support documentation 11. Bid Envelope should be sealed with the following information listed on the outside of the envelope. a. Bidders Name and Address b. North Carolina Contractor’s License Number c. Name of Project 12. If awarded the Contract, the Bidder must provide an executed Performance Bond and Payment Bond for 100% of the Contract by a company licensed in North Carolina. 13. Certificates of Insurance meeting the requirements in the bid documents will be required. 14. Any bids that have qualifying notes or comments will be rejected. 15. For mailed bids, it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the bids arrive prior to the bid opening time. Place the bid in a double envelope with “Sealed Bid Do Not Open” written on the envelope. III. Base Bid State the amount for the Base Bid for all labor and materials required to accomplish the work involved per the plans and specifications. IV. Alternates Alternate 1 (Southern Human Services Add 10% Domestic Content) State the amount to be added or deducted from the Base Bid for providing materials that are eligible for the 10% Domestic Content bonus adder for the Direct Pay Incentive. V. E-Procurement Vendors: E-Procurement rules WILL apply for Registered E-Procurement Vendors only. If the low bidder is an E-Procurement Vendor, the owner will not be responsible for any fees associated with the E- Procurement process incurred by the low bidder or any subcontractor, as specified in paragraphs below: REGISTERED E-PROCUREMENT VENDORS: 1. ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT (APPLIES TO ALL CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE E- PROCUREMENT AND ARE IDENTIFIED AS SUCH IN THE BODY OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT): Purchasing shall be conducted through the Statewide E- Procurement Service. The State’s third-party agent shall serve as the Supplier Manager for this E- Procurement Service. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER (S) SHALL PAY A TRANSACTION FEE OF 1.75% (.0175) ON THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT (EXCLUDING SALES TAXES) OF EACH PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED THROUGH THE STATEWIDE E-PROCUREMENT Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC SERVICE. This applies to all purchase orders, regardless of the quantity or dollar amount of the purchase order. The transaction fee shall not be stated or included as a separate item in the proposed contract or invoice. There are no additional fees or charges to the contractor for the services rendered by the Supplier Manager under this contract. Contractor will receive a credit for transaction fees they paid for the purchase of any item(s) if an item(s) is returned through no fault of the contractor. Transaction fees are non-refundable when an item is rejected and returned, or declined, due to the contractor’s failure to perform or comply with specifications or requirements of the contract. Contractor or its Authorized Reseller, as applicable, will be invoiced monthly for the State’s transaction fee by the Supplier Manager. The transaction fee shall be based on purchase orders issued for the prior month. Unless Supplier Manager receives written notice from the Contractor identifying with specificity any errors in an invoice within thirty (30) days of the receipt of invoice, such invoice shall be deemed to be correct and Contractor shall have waived its right to later dispute the accuracy and completeness of the invoice. Payment of the transaction fee by the Contractor is due to the account designated by the State within thirty (30) days after receipt of the correct invoice for the transaction fee, which includes payment of all portions of an invoice not in dispute. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of invoice, contractor may request in writing an extension of the invoice payment due date for that portion of the transaction fee invoice for which payment of the related goods by the governmental purchasing entity has not been received by the Contractor. If payment of the transaction fee is not received by the State within this payment period, it shall be considered a material breach of contract. The Supplier Manager shall provide, whenever reasonably requested by the contractor in writing (including electronic documents), supporting documentation from the E-Procurement Service that accounts for the amount of the invoice. The Supplier Manager will capture the order from the State approved user, including the shipping and payment information, and submit the order in accordance with the E - Procurement Service. Subsequently, the Supplier Manager will send those orders to the appropriate contractor on State Contract. The State or State approved user, not the Supplier Manager, shall be responsible for the solicitation, bids received, evaluation of bids received, award of contract, and the payment for goods delivered. Contractor agrees at all times to maintain the confidentiality of its user name and password for the Statewide E- Procurement Services. If a contractor is a corporation, partnership or other legal entity, then the contractor may authorize its employees to use its password. Contractor shall be responsible for all activity and all charges by such employees. Contractor agrees not to permit a third party to use the Statewide E -Procurement Services through its account. If there is a breach of security through the contractor’s account, contractor shall immediately change its password and notify the Supplier Manager of the security breach by e-mail. Contractor shall cooperate with the State and the Supplier Manager to mitigate and correct any security breach. 2. NON-REGISTERED E-PROCUREMENT VENDORS: E-Procurement Rules DO NOT apply. VI. Schedule: Notice to Proceed: Anticipated April 14, 2026. Substantial Completion: October 12, 2026 (Approx 180 Calendar Days) Final Completion: Shall occur 30 days after Substantial Completion VII. Examination of Bid Documents: All Bidders are expected to fully examine and familiarize themselves with the Drawings, Specifications, and Existing Conditions. All Bidders should read the scope of the bid package. Any questions or Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Orange County, NC clarifications should be directed to the Orange County Capital Projects Manager. No allowances will be made after the bids are received for any oversight due to failure to examine the documents. VIII. Technical Questions: Technical questions should be submitted to the Orange County Capital Projects Manager as soon as possible, preferably by email. Angel Barnes (Orange County Capital Projects Manager) abarnes@orangecountync.gov (919) 610–8182 IX. Construction Documents: This is an informal bid, and construction documents and specifications are available in PDF format on the Orange County Website. All addenda will be posted to the Orange County website under the purchase website. https://www.orangecountync.gov/Bids.aspx If you have any issues or cannot download any of the documents, please let the Orange County Capital Projects Manager know, and she will work to make sure we get them to you. X. Addenda: Addenda will be posted to the website @ https://www.orangecountync.gov/Bids.aspx. Contractors are encouraged to sign up for notifications on this site to receive email or text alerts when documents are posted. XI. Brief Description of the project: This project is located at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and includes the installation of a photovoltaic system. Contractors will be responsible for completing the design, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of the PV system. Bids will be received from contractors for Single Prime. All proposals shall be lump sum. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 1. Summary Teams Attendance Meeting title Solar Installation PreBid Meeting for Cedar Grove Community Center & Southern Human Services Attended participants 6 Start time 3/18/26, 9:53:04 AM 2. Participants Name First Join Email Organization Angel Barnes 3/18/26, 9:53:08 AM abarnes@orangecountync.gov Orange County Andrew Thompson 3/18/26, 9:56:41 AM andrew@eliteenergyspecialist.com Elite Energy Specialist Andre Dawson 3/18/26, 9:58:15 AM info@atlasgov.us Atlas Government Logistics Jovana Amaro 3/18/26, 9:58:44 AM jamaro@orangecountync.gov Orange County Joshua Hey 3/18/26, 10:01:00 AM jhey@yessolarsolutions.com Yes Solar Solutions Jason Gonos 3/18/26, 10:03:40 AM jason@sunppm.com PPM Solar Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 207 | Raleigh, NC 27604 | 919.821.7146| www.NV5.com August 18, 2025 Via Email Mr. Evan Becka Pisgah Energy 53 Ashland Ave, Suite 103 Asheville, NC 28801 Re: Orange County – Hillsborough, NC Southern Human Services – Solar Structural Evaluation NV5 Project No. 2025375.00 Dear Mr. Becka: As arranged, NV5 Engineers & Consultants (NV5) visited the above noted site on August 18, 2025. The purpose of our visit was to review the structural framing system and condition of the subject building to evaluate its ability to support the proposed rooftop PV panel assemblies specified by Pisgah Energy. The proposed solar assemblies are depicted in a Helioscope document for this building, provided by Pisgah Energy and dated September 8, 2025. Original structural drawings were not available for this building. The existing structure consists of a steel bar joist roof system with a monoslope built-up roof. A visual inspection of the existing roof framing revealed no signs of distress or deterioration in the supporting structure. It is our professional opinion that the building structure appears to be in good condition. The proposed ballasted panels are understood to be mounted to the roof structure with an assumed weight of 5.25 pounds per square foot. For the proposed PV panel building loads, the existing structural framing was evaluated based on Section 1607.12.5 of the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, and Section 402.3 of the 2018 NCSBC Existing Building Code. Calculations show that the proposed loading condition does not increase the design gravity load by more than 10%. When this is the case, the existing gravity load-carrying members are not required to be strengthened, supplemented, replaced, or altered. Based on the assessments noted above, it is our professional opinion that the proposed solar panel assemblies may be installed without any modifications to the existing structural system. We appreciate the chance to assist Pisgah Energy and Orange County with this project. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Joseph Thompson, PE North Carolina Licensed Professional Engineer #32612 Docusign Envelope ID: 3D209D6C-CAC0-4B97-9944-713945EC1CFBDocusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 Finance and Administrative Services Department – Purchasing Division ITB Addendum No.4 March 25, 2026 ORANGE COUNTY ITB No 367-OC 5478 Southern Human Services Solar Installation This Addendum shall be included in the contract for the above-referenced project. All General, Supplementary, and Special Conditions, etc., as originally specified or as modified below, shall apply to these items. Clarifications: For the monitoring system, a hard-wired data connection must be made within the network closet. Contractor to run ethernet cable to the network closet. Final data connection to be coordinated with the Orange County IT Department. A bidder asked whether lightning protection was required as part of the solar installation. The answer is no. Section 19 of the Photovoltaic System Specifications applies only when lightning protection is pre -existing. Substitution Requests: The module substitution request for Hyundai Solar HiN-T595NI 595W is approved. All other requirements of Section 11 – Modules of the Photovoltaic System Specifications must be met. The module used for construction must be eligible for the 30% Direct Pay Incentive. The racking substitution request for IronRidge BX Chassis 10 is denied. This racking system does not meet the Photovoltaic System Specifications Section 8 – Mounting Systems. RFI Responses: RFI 1: Please confirm whether Prevailing Wage, Davis -Bacon, apply to this project. Answer: Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage requirements do not apply to the Southern Human Services Center project. RFI 2: Is attic stock required on this project for solar modules? Answer: Orange County requests that (5) spare modules be provided for attic stock. The modules should be stored on site at Cedar Grove and labelled to note they are associated with the Southern Human Services solar project. The contractor should make provisions to transport the Southern Human Services spare modules to the Cedar Grove Community Center for permanent storage. RFI 3: Please confirm whether the underground conduit from the new AC disconnect to the existing utility transformer is already installed. Also, are we only required to supply and pull the conductors, or does the scope include installing both the conduit and the conductors. Answer: There are no existing provisions for the proposed PV system. The contractor is responsible for all installation requirements, including the AC trench from the disconnect location to the Point of Interconnection, AC conduit from the disconnect to the transformer, all conductors/wires from the rooftop DC installation through to the Point of Interconnection at the transformer spades, and all required coordination with Duke Energy Carolinas for the project. Transformer spade extensions may be required. RFI 4: Please confirm if lightning protection already exists on the building. Answer: There is no existing lightning protection on the building. Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 End of Addendum 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 44C13555-A1DE-83DE-8008-D9A38861DC35 ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? 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