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City of Little Canada – Solar on City Hall - RFP Page 5 The installer must pay workers the prevailing wage. Must comply with all grant application submission requirements as outlined in Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Program: Reference Number: COMM-SPB01_20240422. The full RFP can be found online on the State of Minnesota’s website. Before submitting a proposal, providers will have the ability to tour the site as part of the Pre-bid site visit. Additional re-visits of the installation site may be scheduled by contacting Bill Dircks to re-visit the installation site if needed. The provider will be responsible for determining load characteristics for any roof installation to ensure that warranties remain in place and to avoid damage to existing roofs. VII. PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS To qualify as the provider for award of this agreement, the prime provider or joint venture must either individually or collectively demonstrate extensive training, relevant expertise, and a thorough knowledge of the professional services, functions, activities, and related responsibilities necessary to successfully perform their role in this solar photovoltaic installation. VIII. SOLAR ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION The City of Little Canada is perusing the Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Grant, due September 23. The city has already completed the required Readiness Assessment and was approved to move to the full grant application stage. Respondents must submit the grant application on behalf of the city as part of the project. The full grant application is available online. Staff will work in collaboration with the selected respondent to complete the grant application. IX. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES Specialized experience is required of the proposed project personnel to undertake the work assignments. Proposals must clearly demonstrate the capability, academic background, training, certifications, and experience of the proposed personnel. The availability of the proposed staff is also of crucial importance and must be demonstrated. The specific project responsibilities of staff to be assigned to the project must be included, as well as the professional background and caliber of previous experience of key persons and each consultant to be assigned to the project. If sub-consultants will be employed, similar information must be provided and the portions to be sub-consulted must be identified. (There is no penalty for the use of sub-consultants; the qualifications of the entire team will be evaluated). Provider(s) shall possess: • Valid and pertinent State of Minnesota contractor construction licenses. • Minnesota Professional Engineering (PE) registration for photovoltaic/electrical, structural, civil, and fire protection work. • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification. • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers