32, There were numerous questions on the payment of incentives and coordination with Eversource
on adjustment of utility bills, etc. It sounded like the City would be handling all of this. In other
words, the contractor is just providing pricing and services to audit and convert the system. All
energy calculations, incentives, coordination with Eversource, etc. will be done by the
City. Please confirm.
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Are there any post-top lights?
a. There may be a limited quantity of post-top lights. The City does not have a specific
count of these style lights.
Please provide a breakdown of the fixtures and models of all fixtures listed in the RFP on page
6. Meaning how many are decorative, how many are cobra heads, etc.
a. The City does not have a breakdown of the fixtures and models listed. Please see
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Clarify where to insert material markup.
a. “SCHEDULE B, COST PROPOSAL SHEET TEMPLATE” has been updated with clarifications.
Fixture material markup to be included in “Material Unit Cost Per Fixture” column.
Are municipal parking lots, garages included?
a. No, the City is only interested in converting existing roadway lighting that is billed under
rate EOL.
RFPO609-031116
CITY OF NASHUA LED STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION PROJECT
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Q&A
1. Specify the project timeline.
a. We would like the project done by the end of calendar year 2016 or sooner.
2. What are the Fixture Standards?
a. Please see “1. What constitutes an “accepted LED fixture?” in the attached “SCHEDULE
D, RATE EOL LED FAQ.”
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a THE CITY OF NASHUA the Gate City?
Financial Services
P archating Departurent
March 3, 2016
RFPO609-031116
CITY OF NASHUA LED STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION PROJECT
ADDENDUM #1
Information included in this document becomes a part of the original RFP.
Please sign below to indicate receipt of this additional information and include this page with your bid
submittal.
ARTICLE 18— MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. Neither party to the Contract shall assign the Contract as a whole without written consent of
the other.
2. Tests, inspections and approvals of portions of the Work required by the Contract Documents
or by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public authorities having jurisdiction
shall be made at an appropriate time.
3. If additional testing is required, the CONTRACTOR shall perform these tests.
é, Place no further orders or sub-contracts for materials, services, or facilities, other than
as may be necessary or required for completion of such portion of work under the
contract that is not terminated.
the attention of CONTRACTOR at any time, a full and complete disclosure of the interest shall be
immediately made in writing to the City. If OWNER determines that a conflict exists and was not
disclosed to the City, it may terminate the contract at will or for cause.
ARTICLE 12— RETAINAGE
1. The OWNER will retain a portion of the progress payment, each month, in accordance with the
following procedures:
a. The OWNER will establish an escrow account in the bank of the OWNER’S
choosing. The account will be established such that interest on the principal will be
paid to the CONTRACTOR. The principal will be the accumulated retainage paid
into the account by the OWNER. The principal will be held by the bank, available
only to the OWNER, until termination of the contract.
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Such application shall be supported by such data substantiating the CONTRACTOR’s right to
payment as the OWNER may reasonably require.
Application for Payment performed under this agreement shall be submitted directly to:
City of Nashua
Accounts Payable
PO Box 2019
Nashua, NH 03061-2019
Attn:
To facilitate the proper and timely payment of applications, the OWNER requires that all applications
contain a valid PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER.
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