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City of Little Canada – Solar on City Hall - RFP Page 9 • Provide estimates for System end-of-life decommissioning and component recycling costs • Provide estimates and/or known recycling costs for failed System components replaced during the lifetime of the System that are outside any O&M contract period • Include description of the reusability/recyclability of the system components (panel, inverter, balance of system). Include a detailed breakdown and explanation of the rationale behind the Fair Market Value (FMV) calculation methodology for the system (if third-party financed or PPA) • Provide any information that could impact the cost, construction schedule or output capability of the project • Proposals shall demonstrate a proven, comprehensive data acquisition system with current and historical data available remotely through a real-time internet site capable of tracking, but not be limited, to the following: o Site-specific actual kWh production (average and cumulative totals) o Site-specific instantaneous maximum kWh production o Actual meteorological data o Solar irradiance o Ambient and module temperature o Capacity factor o Degradation • Proposals shall provide evidence that the proposed technology does not incorporate proprietary components and that the system design allows for multiple sources of supply and/or repair. XIII. COSTS • The provider shall identify costs to the city and anticipated savings over 25 years. The provider shall also clearly mark or separate any costs associated with additional tasks, activities, or goods proposed beyond the scope of what is requested in this solicitation • The city is eligible to receive a Solar for Public Buildings grant of 60% of the cost of the project not to exceed $72,000. Additionally, the city intends to apply for elective pay through the Clean Energy Investment Tax Credits for small-scale solar and wind for 30% of the cost of the project. For projects meeting domestic content requirements the city may receive an additional 10% tax credit. • The provider shall incorporate the above-listed grant and federal incentives into the proposal. The provider may also provide an alternate pricing proposal including costs associated with the requirements of the Domestic Content Bonus tax credit. XIV. PROJECT SCHEDULE All proposals must include a project schedule that includes completion and submission of the Minnesota on Public Buildings Grant Application on behalf of the city and the following milestones: • Permitting begins • Final design plans complete