Opening of Proposals - Olive WTP Solar GESC Proj No 124-050 - Schneider Electric

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City of South Bend Public Works Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract Qualifications Life Is On Schneider Electric 5. Technical Approach and Pricing a. Describe your firm's anticipated approach to this guaranteed energy savings contract, including: general approach to guaranteed energy savings contracting. a.i. Strategies for evaluating feasibility for proposed measures, including solar energy Identifying red flags in early development is crucial for saving our customers time and money. Our feasibility studies include evaluating customer needs, array location, utility rates and policies, electrical interoperability, initial civil/structural reviews to identify easements and setbacks, and environmental reviews. Schneider Electric utilizes Helioscope and PV Case for layout and production estimates. Our energy engineering team reviews utility rates and policies, while our solar and electrical engineers evaluate interconnection and engineered design. We collaborate with industry partners specializing in civil and environmental services to ensure a balanced approach to system placement. Our internal electrical engineers stamp our drawings, streamlining the development process. We understand that the main focus of this project is focused on the solar installation at the Olive Treatment Plant. However, we also utilize inhouse mechanical and electrical engineers for HVAC and building related potential ECMs (these can be evaluated as requested). We also have a team of wastewater experts and engineers for potential plant/system related ECMs should South Bend be interested in have those evaluated in the future. a.ii. Strategies for acquiring competitive pricing on solar panels and components for your customers Schneider Electric has established direct procurement agreements with manufacturers to supply all major components. We have secured long-term supply agreements with Tier 1 manufacturers of solar PV, inverters, electrical gear, and racking under a nationwide procurement and delivery model. With extensive experience across all solar industry verticals, including manufacturing, Schneider Electric is recognized as the most trusted Energy Service Company (ESCO). We are partnered with domestic and overseas manufacturers to meet your project specific needs. We also have material that has been previously purchased with competitive pricing on hand in holding facilities that can be utilized on a project -by -project basis as needed to meet timeline and costing goals. a.iii. Approach to selection of solar technology (e.g. quality, warranty) Schneider Electric's internal solar engineering team has been developing solar solutions for over 20 years. Building a solar PV production facility in the field requires meticulous engineering to ensure long-term uptime and the best return on investment (ROI). Schneider Electric designs its systems using crystalline -based solar cells for enhanced reliability and longevity. Our solar PV and inverter manufacturing partners must pass rigorous testing to ensure the long-term stability of our power production systems. With extensive experience in design, construction, and monitoring systems worldwide, we have identified trusted technology partners. All solar PV, inverter, and racking manufacturers offer standard comparable warranties. We select partners and components with proven field reliability and low operational and maintenance costs to improve customer experience. a.iv. Anticipated or example market pricing in $ per installed Watt for a ground -mounted solar system, based on projects your firm has been involved in over the past three years After conducting a feasibility review, we identified potential environmental hazards that should be considered by any reputable Guaranteed Energy Savings Qualified Provider. Please see the appendix for prior environmental reports that show tank extractions prior to 1989 when owners were not required to report leakage or provide testing of the areas. These areas should be strategically understood prior to boring into the ground for panel installation. In addition, shading and easement analyses were completed to pinpoint the best ground mount locations, ensuring the most cost-effective installation per watt. Schneider Electric would also assess the impact of tree removal on the system's lifetime costs and savings with the City of South Bend. Additionally, we have conducted a comparative analysis between standard fixed and non -penetrating ballasted ground mount systems, in preparation for a comprehensive environmental impact study. In review of the site layout, we do not recommend a single -axis tracking system for this location. In the next phase, price impacts, including electrical interconnection and feeder distances will be identified during an electrical interoperability study. The anticipated pricing for a ground mount system at the Olive Treatment Plant could range between $2 to $3 per watt, depending on various factors. If there are significant interconnection challenges or major environmental hazards, the price could exceed $3 per watt. Schneider Electric is a trusted solar ESCO partner for public institutions nationwide. Our team's experience in designing municipal waste -water solar PV facilities is invaluable to this project's bottom line and long-term reliability. As pricing factors are identified, we will transparently work with the City of South Bend to overcome any challenges to deliver your solar PV system at the lowest market price without sacrificing quality. 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