METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITES BIDS ON TENDER DOCUMENT NO R. Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install-RECALLED

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1 METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY INVITES BIDS ON TENDER DOCUMENT NO R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install-RECALLED IMPORTANT: Please note Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will be moving to 3770 Kempt Road after January 20, The Tender Submission Drop Box will be located at 3770 Kempt Road (door located to the left of Subway) after January 20, If you wish to submit a bid before we move, you can place your bid in the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Tender Submission Drop Box, located in the front entrance of 2131 Gottingen Street, Halifax, before 3:00 pm on Friday January 20, CLOSING DATE: Thursday January 26, 2017

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One Section Two Specifications Scheduled Tour Date Mandatory Requirements PAGES Instructions to Bidders 3-6 Bid Form 7-10 General Conditions of the Contract Asbestos Disclosure Materials Letter: January Total Pages Section One: 30 Supply & Install 11kW. 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System (Electrical Specifications) Junction Box R Installation Manual (SnapNrack Mount Junction Box) SnowGuards Cut Sheet SSP-T-3 47 Soladeck Model R 5 datasheet 48 Drawings / Sketches PLEASE NOTE: FULL SIZED VERSIONS OF THE DRAWINGS LISTED BELOW ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS TENDER DOCUMENT. THE DRAWINGS ARE AVAILBLE TO PICK-UP FREE OF CHARGE AT: 2 ND FLOOR COMMON RECEPTION METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY 2131 GOTTINGEN STREET, HALIFAX, N.S B3K 5Z7 A-1R PV Panel Installation Richmond Manor Halifax Roof Overview & PV Panel Placement A-2R Details Pick-Up Pick-Up Appendixes Appendix A Agreement ( For Information Purposes Only ) Appendix B Request for Product Approval Form 53 Total Pages for this Tender Package: 53

3 SECTION ONE - SCHEDULED TOUR DATE 1. Organized Tour Date.1 All bidders note:.1 The tour is scheduled for Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM 2. Site Tour Start Location Information.1 Address: Richmond Manor 5594 Northridge Ridge Road, Halifax.2 Person conducting tour: Paul Power Tel: Cell: Tender Closing Date and Time.1 Thursday January 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME 1 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

4 SECTION ONE - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS The following are the mandatory requirements of a formal bid and failure to meet one or more shall result in the bid being disqualified:.1 the Bid document shall be signed;.2 if bidders have been requested to provide Bid Security, security shall be provided in Canadian funds in the amount required in one of the following forms only: a certified cheque, a certified bank draft, Government of Canada bearer bonds, or a Surety Bid Bond. No other form of bid security shall be accepted;.3 all unit prices shall be included in unit price contracts;.4 the Bid package shall be on Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority documents;.5 any Bid based on modifying, qualifying or re-writing any of the terms or conditions of the Tender, the General Conditions or the Supplementary Conditions documents shall be disqualified; and,.6 the Tender Submission shall contain all pages of the Bid Form. 2 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

5 SECTION ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. Bid Closing Address The Bid Closing Address is 2131 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bids delivered to the Bid Closing Address must be in a sealed envelope marked Bid and bear the name of the bidder and the project Description of Work. Bids are to be placed in the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Tender Submission Drop Box, located in the front entrance of 3770 Kempt Rd Halifax Nova Scotia, Halifax. Bids will be received up to 2:00 PM local time and opened at 2:00 PM local time Thursday January 26, 2017 IMPORTANT: Please note Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will be moving to 3770 Kempt Road after January 20, The Tender Submission Drop Box will be located at 3770 Kempt Road (door located to the left of Subway) after January 20, If you wish to submit a bid before we move, you can place your bid in the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Tender Submission Drop Box, located in the front entrance of 2131 Gottingen Street, Halifax, before 3:00 pm on Friday January 20, Bid Form Bids shall be submitted on the original Bid Forms as provided by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. These forms must be completely filled out in ink, or by typewriter, with the signatures in longhand, witnessed and shall be signed as follows:.1 Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will sign where indicated. Insert the words "Sole Proprietor" under titles;.2 Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness or witnesses who will sign where indicated. Insert the word "Partner" against each signature under titles; or,.3 Limited Company: If the bid is submitted by a Limited Company, the bid must be signed by duly authorized signing officers of the Company in their normal signatures designating against each signature the official capacity in which the signing officer acts. Signatures are to be made in the presence of a witness who will sign where indicated. The Corporate Seal of the Company shall be affixed to the bid. If the bid is signed by Officials other than the President or Secretary- Treasurer of the Company, a copy of the by-law or resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing them to do so must be submitted with the bid. The completed form shall be without interlineations, alterations, or erasures. 3. Right to Reject The right to reject any or all Bids or to accept any Bid deemed most satisfactory is reserved by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in any or all Bids. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to consider the following in the evaluation of tenders:.1 past experience with the bidder and / or its management, including, but not limited to the 3 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

6 SECTION ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS following:.1 compliance with the terms and conditions of past contracts between the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Government of Nova Scotia and the bidder; and,.2 timely completion of past tenders awarded to the bidder..2 information received in response to enquiries of credit, customer and industry references; and,.3 the experience and qualifications of the bidders senior management and project management. 4. Modifications to Bids Modifications may be made to bids by facsimile (fax) message to or by to MRHAPurchasing@NovaScotia.ca, provided the following requirements are met:.1 modifications must be received at the address indicated in Paragraph 1 of Instructions to Bidder, prior to Bid Closing Time;.2 modifications made by fax or shall immediately be followed up by the original document being delivered to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and signed as outlined in Paragraph 2 of Instructions to Bidder; and,.3 modifications should not include the total original or revised bid amount. Note: Messages received by telephone shall not be considered. 5. Bid Security The Bid, together with the Bid Security hereinafter described, must be delivered in a sealed selfaddressed envelope. Note:.1 Bid Security must be in Canadian funds; and,.2 Bid Security in the form of cash will not be accepted. 6. Bidders Responsibility Bidders will be held to have examined the drawings; to have visited the site; and to have informed themselves as to existing conditions and limitations. Bids shall cover the execution of the whole of the Work as described in the Specifications, as shown on the Drawings / Sketches and as described in any Addendums that may be issued. 7. Registered Contractor / Subcontractors The Contractor and Subcontractors (whether incorporated or not) shall be individuals or companies registered in the Province of Nova Scotia under the Acts administered by the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Firms not currently registered shall be required to register as condition of award. 4 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

7 SECTION ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 8. Security Deposit Security deposits shall be based on an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. For bids less than $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars), each contractor submitting a Bid must submit the required amount of security deposit in one of the following forms:.1 a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to the "Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority";.2 Government of Canada bearer bonds; or,.3 a Surety Bid Bond. For bids of more than $1,000,000 (one million Canadian dollars), each contractor submitting a Bid must submit the required amount of security deposit in the form of a Surety Bid Bond only. This shall be either:.1 a Bid Bond shall be supplied on, or similar to, t h e CCDC Form 220 and shall be signed and sealed by the Bonding Company and the Contractor; or,.2 a Surety Bond may be submitted, in the amount of ten percent ( 10% ) of the Bid price, and the successful Bidder must deliver, upon winning the award, to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority a Performance Bond and a Labour and Material Bond each in the amount of fifty percent ( 50% ) of the amount payable under the Contract. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may require of any Bidder proof of financial and technical capability to undertake the work for which their Bid is submitted. A certified cheque or other security, when received, will be retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority as contract security in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 5.1 of Instructions to Bidders. Bid security for the three lowest bids will be retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority until such time as the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority approves an award of Contract. Bid security for all other bids will be returned immediately following the close of Bid. 9. Agreement The successful Bidder shall enter into an Agreement with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to deliver such goods and services as outlined within the Tender. 10. Acceptance The Acceptance letter shall be issued, either by:.1 forwarding by Registered or Certified mail a letter to the Contractor at the address as set out in the Bid document, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be on the day this letter is 5 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

8 SECTION ONE - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS deposited in the mail; or;.2 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either the address as set out in the Bid document, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered. 11. Construction Safety Prior to contract award, the successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Recognition or Letter of Good Standing issued by an occupational health and safety organization approved by the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. 12. Addenda It is the responsibility of the bidder to periodically check the Nova Scotia Tender Notice website for any addenda issued for this tender. The web address is: Filter By:.1 change: All Tenders to Open Tenders.2 change: All Departments & Agencies to Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority.3 leave: Select A Category as is..4 set: Show Rows to 25.5 click: Filter button Select the Tender you are interested in and view the Addendum Documents and Addendum Notes on the Tender Details page. If you have any difficulty using the site, please contact either: Bruce Chaisson at tel: or Bruce.Chaisson@NovaScotia.ca For general enquiries, contact MRHAPurchasing@NovaScotia.ca or fax: Important: Use the above web site as the primary source for up-to-date information regarding this tender. Relying on 3 rd party agencies could result in delays in receiving up-to-date information. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority assumes no responsibility for 3 rd party agency delays in posting up-to-date tender information. 13. Communications.1 The Project Manager for this Contract is Paul Power..2 Enquiries shall be directed to the Project Manager at telephone or at Paul.Power@NovaScotia.ca. 6 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

9 SECTION ONE - BID FORM TO: METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM: Contractor's Full Business Name 1. The undersigned Bidder has carefully examined the site of the proposed work described herein, has become familiar with local conditions and the character and extent of the work, has carefully examined every part of the proposed contract and thoroughly understands its stipulations, requirements and provisions, and has carefully examined the following documents, which shall be incorporated into and form part of the Agreement that the Contractor shall enter into with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority: Mandatory Requirements Instructions to Bidders Bid Form General Conditions Asbestos Disclosure Materials Letter: January 2014 Specifications Drawings Appendix A Agreement (For Information Purposes Only) Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated Addendum No. dated 2. This contract is to provide for the the labor and materials relating to: 3. The undersigned Bidder has determined the quality, quantity and source of supply of all materials required, has investigated labour conditions, and, has noted that sales taxes are not to be included in the "Bulk Sum Price" mentioned below in accordance with Paragraph 43 of the General Conditions of the Contract. 7 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

10 SECTION ONE - BID FORM 4. The undersigned Bidder agrees:.1 BULK SUM PRICE: To provide all labour, tools, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Contract and agrees to accept, therefore, as payment in full the "Bulk Sum Price" of ( $ ), and to undertake all changes or extra work required during the period of construction in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of the General Conditions of the Contract..1 estimated cost of materials; and,.2 all other charges including labour, contractors profits and overhead $.3 Total of bulk sum price, excluding taxes $ $.5 if awarded the Contract on this Bid Form, the Work is to begin work within ten ( 10 ) days of notification of Contract Award and to complete the Work within sixty ( 60 ) days of award..6 to use the Subcontractors hereinafter listed on the various phases of the work, and not to change or substitute these subcontractors, excepting under the provisions of Article 41 of the General Conditions of the Contract, without prior written permission of the Project Manager..7 please list all subcontractors. Subcontractors will be reviewed as part of the tender evaluation. If needed, include a separate sheet listing Subcontractors. Subcontractor: Subcontractor: Subcontractor: 8 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

11 SECTION ONE - BID FORM 8. Accompanying this Bid Form, the undersigned Bidder is submitting a Security Deposit in one of the following forms:.1 a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to the "Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority" in the amount of $ (see Instructions to Bidders);.2 Government of Canada Bearer Bonds in the amount of $ ; or,.3 a Surety (Bid) Bond in the amount of $..4 The undersigned Bidder agrees that, if this Bid is accepted within sixty ( 60 ) days from the closing date and the undersigned Bidder declines to enter into a contract in accordance with this Bid, then;.1 if I / we have submitted a security deposit in the form of a certified cheque or Government of Canada Bearer Bonds it shall be forfeited; or.2 if I / we have submitted a Surety (Bid) Bond, the surety shall be liable in accordance with the terms of the Bond. 9. The Acceptance letter shall be issued at the option of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority either by;.1 forwarding by Priority Post or Canada Post a letter to the Contractor at the address set out in the Bid Form document, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be on the day this letter is deposited in the mail, or;.2 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either: the address set out in the Bid Form document, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered. 9 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

12 SECTION ONE - BID FORM 10. The undersigned Bidder declares that this Bid Form is made without connection with any other person or persons, submitting bids for the same work, and is in all respects fair and without collusion. Contractor s Full Business Address Contractor s Full Business Name Street Address City, Province, Postal Code Contractor s Signature Business Telephone Number Contractor s Name Signed, Sealed and Delivered on behalf of the Contractor this 2017, in the presence of Contractor s Address day of Witness Title Witness Signature AFFIX SEAL Witness Name 10 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

13 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT INDEX 1. Definitions 2. Documents 3. Detail Drawings and Instructions 4. Copies Furnished 5. Shop Drawings 6. Drawings & Specifications of the Work 7. Ownership of Drawings & Models 8. Samples 9. Project Manager and Contractor 10. The Project Manager's Decisions 11. Foreman, Supervision 12. Materials, Appliances, Employees 13. Inspection of Work 14. Correction before Final Payment 15. Deductions for Uncorrected Work 16. Guarantee Warranty 17. Protection of Work and Property 18. Emergencies 19. Contractor's Liability Insurance 20. Fire Insurance 21. Contract Security 22. Cash Allowances 23. Changes in Work 24. Valuation of Changes 25. Claims against Contractor, Subcontractors of Suppliers 26. Payments 27. Liens 28. Permits, Notices, Laws 29. Patent Fees 30. Use of Premises 31. Cleaning Up 32. Cutting, Patching and Digging 33. Delays 34. Assessments and Damages for Late Completion 35. Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's Right to do Work 36. Owner's Right to Terminate Contract 37. Contractor's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract 38. Mutual Responsibility of Contractors 39. Separate Contracts 40. Assignment 41. Subcontracts 42. Relations of Contractor and Sub- Contractor 43. Taxes 44. Progress Estimates 45. Workers Compensation 11 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

14 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT 1. Definitions.1 The contract documents consist of the Agreement, the General Conditions of the Contract, the Specifications, Drawings and/or Sketches, including all modifications thereof plus any Addendums incorporated in the documents before their execution. These constitute the Contract when signed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and Contractor..2 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, the Contractor and the Project Manager are those named as such in the Agreement..3 The term "Subcontractor" includes only a person, firm or corporation having a contract for the execution of a part or parts of the Work included in the general contract, and a person, firm, or corporation furnishing materials called for in the general contract and worked to a special design according to the plans and specifications, but does not include one who merely furnished material so worked..4 Instructions shall be deemed to have been duly given if issued in writing, at the option of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, by either:.1 forwarding by registered mail a letter to the Contractor, to the last business address known to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, in which case instructions shall be deemed to have been duly given on the day this letter is deposited in the mail, or;.2 delivering a letter by hand to the Contractor at either the address set out in the Bid Form, the Head Office of the Contractor, or to any officer of the Contractor, in which case acceptance shall be deemed to be the day the letter is delivered..5 The term "Work" of the Contractor or Subcontractor includes all labour and materials shown or described in the Contract Specifications or Drawings and/or Sketches plus any Addendums that may have been issued..6 The term "Other Contractors" means any person or firm or corporation employed by, or having a contract directly or indirectly with, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority otherwise than through the Contractor..7 National Building Code, National Research Council of Canada, shall apply unless otherwise indicated in the Drawings and/or Sketches or Project Specifications..8 Municipal by-laws shall apply where they supersede CMHC Technical Builder's Bulletin..9 The Contract is deemed to be "substantially performed":.1 when the work or improvement is ready for use or is being used for the purpose intended; and,.2 when the work to be done under the Contract is capable of completion or correction at a cost of not more than two and one-half percent ( 2.5% ) of the Contract price. 2. Documents 12 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

15 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.1 The Contract documents are complementary, and what is called for by anyone shall be binding as if called for by all. The intention of the documents is to include all labour and materials reasonably necessary for the proper execution of the Work. It is not intended, however, that materials or work not covered by or properly inferable from any heading, section or trade in the Specifications shall be supplied unless distinctly so noted on the Drawings and/or Sketches. Descriptions of materials or work in words which so applied having well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards..2 Should the Specifications conflict with the Drawings and/or Sketches, the Specifications shall govern. In the case of discrepancies between Drawings, those of larger scale, or if the scales are the same, those of a later date shall govern. All Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications shall be interpreted in conformity with the Agreement and those General Conditions of the Contract which shall govern. 3. Detail Drawings and Instructions.1 The Project Manager shall furnish as necessary for the execution of the Work additional instructions, by means of drawings or otherwise. All such additional instructions shall be consistent with the Contract documents. The Work shall be executed in conformity therewith and the Contractor shall do no work without such additional instructions. In giving such additional instructions, the Project Manager shall have authority to make minor changes in the Work, not inconsistent with the Contract..2 The Contractor and the Project Manager, if either so requests, shall jointly prepare a schedule, subject to change from time to time in accordance with the progress of the Work, fixing the dates at which the various detail drawings will be required, and the Project Manager shall furnish them in accordance with the schedule. Under like conditions, a schedule shall be prepared, fixing the dates for the submission of shop drawings, for the beginning of manufacture and installation of materials and for the completion of the various parts of the work. 4. Copies Furnished.1 In addition to the signed duplicates of the Contract documents, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, eight ( 8 ) copies of all Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications applicable to the Work. 5. Shop Drawings.1 The Contractor shall furnish to the Project Manager, at proper times, all shop and setting drawings or diagrams which the Project Manager may deem necessary in order to make clear the work intended or to show its relation to adjacent work of other trades. The Contractor shall make any changes in such drawings or diagrams which the Project Manager may require consistent with the Contract, and shall submit two 13 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

16 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT copies of the revised prints to the Project Manager, one of which shall be returned to the Contractor and the other retained by the Project Manager. When submitting such shop and setting drawings, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager in writing of changes made therein from the Project Manager's drawings or specifications. The Project Manager's approval of such drawings, or of the revised drawings, shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors made by the Contractor therein or for changes made from the Project Manager's drawings or specifications not covered by the Contractor's written notification to the Project Manager. All models and templates submitted shall conform to the spirit and intent of the Contract documents. 6. Drawings and Specifications of the Work.1 The Contractor shall keep one copy of all Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications of the Work, in good order, available to the Project Manager and to his/her representatives. 7. Ownership of Drawings and Models.1 All Drawings and/or Sketches, Specifications and copies thereof and all models furnished by the Project Manager are his/her property. They are not to be used on other work and, with the exception of the signed Contract set of the Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications, all furnished Drawings and/or Sketches and Specifications are to be returned to him/her upon request on the completion of the Work. 8. Samples.1 The Contractor shall furnish for the Project Manager's approval such samples as he/she may reasonably require. The Work shall be in accordance with approved samples. 9. Project Manager and Contractor.1 The Project Manager shall be responsible for administering the Contract, but the Contractor shall have complete control of the Work on site (subject to Paragraph 11 of Section One General Conditions of the Contract). 10. The Project Manager's Decisions.1 The Project Manager shall decide on questions arising under the contract documents, whether as to the performance of the Work or the interpretation of the Specifications and Drawings and/or Sketches, but should the Contractor hold such decisions to be 14 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

17 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT at variances with the Contract documents, or to involve changes in work already built, fixed, ordered or in hand, to be in excess of the contract or to be given in error, he/she shall notify the Project Manager in writing before proceeding to carry them out. 11. Foreman, Supervision.1 The Contractor shall keep on the Work, during its progress, a competent foreman and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to the Project Manager. The foreman shall not be changed except with the consent of the Project Manager, unless the foreman proves to be unsatisfactory to the Contractor and ceases to be in his/her employ. The foreman shall represent the Contractor in his/her absence and directions on minor matters given to him shall be held to be given to the Contractor. Important directions shall be given in writing to the Contractor. The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the Work, using his/her best skill and attention. 12. Materials, Appliances, Employees.1 Unless otherwise stipulated, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labour, water, tools, equipment, light and power necessary for the execution of work..2 Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. Both workmanship and materials shall be of the quality specified..3 The Contractor shall not employ on the Work any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to him. 13. Inspection of Work.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Project Manager on his/her behalf and their representative shall at all times have access to the Work, wherever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and for inspection..2 If the Specifications, the Project Manager's instructions, laws, ordinances or any public authorities require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Project Manager timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the Project Manager, of the date and time fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Project Manager shall be promptly made. If any work should be covered up without approval or consent of the Project Manager, it must, if required by the Project Manager, be uncovered for examination, and made good at the Contractor's expense..3 Re-examination of questioned work may be ordered by the Project Manager. If such works are found in accordance with the Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall pay the cost of re-examination and replacement. If such works are 15 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

18 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT found not in accordance with the Contract, through the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall pay such cost. 14. Correction Before Final Payment.1 The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all material condemned by the Project Manager as failing to conform to the Contract whether incorporated in the Work or not, and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re-execute his/her own work in accordance with the Contract and without expense to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and shall bear the expense of making good all work of other contractors destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement..2 If the Contractor does not remove such condemned materials or work within the time fixed by written notice, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may remove and may store such materials at the expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor does not pay the expense of such removal within five days thereafter, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may, upon ten (10) days' written notice, sell such materials at auction or at private sale and shall account for the net proceeds thereof, after deducting all costs and expenses incurred in the removal, storage and sale of the material and any other costs and expenses that should have been borne by the Contractor. 15. Deductions for Uncorrected Work.1 If in the opinion of the Project Manager, it is not expedient to correct defective work or work not done in accordance with the Contract documents, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may deduct from the Contract price the difference in value between the Work as done and that called for by the Contract, the amount of which shall be determined in the first instance by the Project Manager. 16. Guarantee Warranty.1 Warranty coverage shall be provided by a guarantee warranty on all materials and workmanship for a period of one ( 1 ) year from the date of completion. Performance of the Contractor over the one ( 1 ) year period shall be guaranteed by the retention by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority of one percent ( 1% ) of the contract price, or $2,500 ( two thousand, five hundred Canadian dollars ), whichever amount is greater..2 The Contractor shall in addition to any specific warranty or guarantee called for, warrant and guarantee, for a period of one ( 1 ) year from the date of completion, all work performed and called for on the Drawings and/or Sketches and the Specifications, including any additional work approved and accepted as an extra to the Contract. The Contractor shall at his/her own expense, rectify any defects latent 16 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

19 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT or patent that arise, as a result of poor, or improper, workmanship or defective materials, fixtures or apparatus during this one ( 1 ) year period. Performance of the Contractor over the one ( 1 ) year period shall be guaranteed, by the retention by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority of one percent ( 1% ) of the contract price, or $2,500 ( two thousand, five hundred Canadian dollars ), whichever amount is the greater. Neither the final certificate nor payment thereunder, nor any provisions in the Contract shall relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship which shall appear during this one ( 1 ) year period..3 Cracks in plaster, drywall, masonry, stucco, and concrete which occur during the warranty period will be considered defects in workmanship and materials, and shall be rectified at the Contractor's expense including the expense of repainting necessary to complete the finished product. Where touch-up painting does not match existing paint, the entire surface shall be repainted..4 Neither the final certificate, nor payment under this contract, nor any provisions in the contract shall relieve the Contractor from responsibility for latent defects in materials or workmanship which appear after this one ( 1 ) year warranty period..5 In the event that the Contractor places in use certain apparatus, machinery or electrical equipment, prior to the completion date, it shall remain the Contractor's responsibility to maintain the guarantee period as stated above, regardless of the possibility that the manufacturers' guarantee may have expired previously..6 Notwithstanding the provisions of this article, if any statute in force in the Province of Nova Scotia creates a more extended liability for faulty materials or workmanship, the provisions of such statutes shall apply..7 For the purposes of this article, completion of the project shall be the latter of either the date of project handover, or the date of the certificate of substantial completion. 17. Protection of Work and Property.1 The Contractor shall maintain continuously adequate protection of all his/her work from damage and shall protect the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's property from all injury arising in connection with this Contract. He/She shall make good any such damage or injury, except such as may be directly due to errors in the Contract documents. He/She shall adequately protect adjacent property as required by law and the Contract documents. 18. Emergencies.1 The Project Manager has authority to stop the progress of the Work whenever, in his/her opinion, such stoppage may be necessary to ensure its proper execution. In an emergency affecting or threatening the safety of life, or of the structure, or of 17 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

20 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT adjoining property, he/she has authority to make such changes and to order such work extra to the Contract or otherwise as may in his/her opinion be necessary. 19. Contractor's Liability Insurance.1 The Contractor shall maintain such insurance or pay such assessments as will protect him and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority from claims under Workers Compensation Acts. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain insurance to protect him and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority from any other claims for bodily injury or property damage. This insurance coverage shall be Comprehensive General Liability at least as broad as the Insurers Advisory Organization Form GL-2002, including a rider for products and completed operations coverage for one ( 1 ) year period following completion of all works. Endorsements must also be provided for Broad Form Property Damage, Cross Liability Clause and thirty (30 ) days notice of any cancellation by registered mail..2 The use of explosives must be covered by the policy, if blasting by explosives is required..3 The Contactor shall also maintain liability insurance for all owned and non-owned automobiles, either licensed for highway use or unlicensed..4 The limits of liability coverage shall be not less than $2,000,000 (two million Canadian dollars ) inclusive for bodily injury or property damage per occurrence. Certificates of such insurance showing HOUSING NOVA SCOTIA and METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY as named insured shall be filed with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and shall be subject to approval as to adequacy of protection. Such insurance shall be maintained until the Project Manager certifies that the Work is complete..5 The Contractor's liability policy shall be endorsed with an undertaking from the insurance company that such insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without twenty-one (21) days prior notice by registered mail to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. 20. Fire Insurance.1 The Contractor shall maintain and pay for fire insurance in the joint names of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Contractor totalling not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Award Amount, so that any loss under such policies of insurance will be payable to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Contractor as their respective interests appear, and he/she shall furnish a copy of such policy to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. Should a fire loss be sustained, the Contractor shall act on behalf of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and himself for the purpose of adjusting the amount of such loss with the insurance companies. As soon as such adjustment has been satisfactorily completed, 18 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

21 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT the Contractor shall proceed to repair the damage and complete the Work and shall be entitled to receive from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority in addition to the total Contract price, the amount at which the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's interest has been appraised in the adjustment made with the insurance companies as referred to above, said amount to be paid to the Contractor as the work of restoration proceeds. Any loss or damage by fire which may occur shall not affect the rights and obligations of either party under the Contract documents except that in such event the Contractor shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for the performance of the Work. Upon completion of the Work or on occupancy by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, whichever shall first occur, the Contractor's obligation ( if any ) to maintain the fire insurance shall cease, and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall assume full responsibility for insuring the whole of the Work against loss or damage by fire. The date of such transfer of responsibility shall be the date on which the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority is notified of the issue by the Project Manager of this Final Certificate, or the date the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority occupies the premises, as the case may be. 21. Contract Security.1 The successful Contactor must submit a Performance Bond and a Labour and Material Bond, each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Contract, such Performance Bond and Labour and Material Bond are to be delivered to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority prior to signing of the Contract and shall be on the form enclosed as part of these documents, or to like effect..2 Where the contract amount is less than $1,000,000 ( one million Canadian dollars ), the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will accept a certified cheque, bank draft, or Government of Canada Bearer Bonds, in an amount of ten percent ( 10% ) of the Contract price..3 If the successful Bidder elects to provide security other than the Performance, Labour and Material Bonds and has provided security in the form of Government of Canada Bearer Bonds, certified cheque, or bank draft, then said security must be fully paid for, assigned to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and deposited with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority in trust. Contracts in excess of $1,000,000 ( one million Canadian dollars ) can only be secured by Performance, Labour and Material Bonds..4 If the Work is taken out of the Contractor's hands, or if the Contract is terminated pursuant to the General Conditions, or if the Contractor is in breach or in default under the Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may negotiate the security deposit, in the case of bonds, or Term Deposit Certificate, or convert the security deposit to its own use, in the case of negotiable security, and the amount realized by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be deemed to be a debt payable by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to the Contractor and the Metropolitan 19 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

22 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT Regional Housing Authority shall have the right of set-off against the debt any sum or amount which the Contractor may be liable to pay to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the balance of the debt, if any, after the right of set-off has been exercised, and if such balance, in the opinion of the Project Manager, is not required for the purposes of the Contract shall be paid by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to the Contractor..5 If the Contractor is not in breach of, or default under, the Contract at the time the Project Manager's Interim Certificate of Completion is issued by the Regional or Project Manager, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will return the security deposit to the Contractor. Notwithstanding the above, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, may, under circumstances where it is considered advantageous, release the security deposit to the Contractor prior to one hundred percent ( 100% ) completion but in no event at less than ninety percent ( 90% ) completion. Such a release at less than ninety-five percent ( 95% ) completion of the project shall be submitted to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and have approval. 22. Cash Allowances.1 The Contractor shall include in the Contract sum all cash allowances mentioned in the Specifications, which allowances shall be expended in whole or in part as the Project Manager shall direct, the amount of the Contract sum adjusted in conformity therewith. The Contract sum includes such sums for expenses and profit on account of such cash allowances as the Contractor requires. The Contractor shall not be required to employ for any such work, persons against whom he/she has a reasonable objection. 23. Changes in Work.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or the Project Manager, without invalidating the Contract, may make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from the Work, the Contract sum being adjusted accordingly. All such work shall be executed under the conditions of the original Contract except that any claim for extension or reduction of time caused thereby shall be adjusted at the time of ordering such change..2 Except as provided in Paragraph 18 of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, no change shall be made unless it is made pursuant to a written order from the Project Manager, and no claim for an addition to or a deduction from the Contract sum shall be valid unless so order. 24. Valuation of Changes.1 The valuation of any changes in the Work shall be determined in one or more of the following ways: 20 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

23 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.1 by estimate and acceptance in a lump sum, submitted with Subcontractors and suppliers' signed quotations and breakdown of estimates for material and labour;.2 for changes where the individual trade cost is anticipated to be less than $1000 ( one thousand Canadian dollars ), the requirement for the detailed cost breakdowns may be waived but the individual trade quotation must be supplied;.3 by unit prices agreed upon or as listed in the Contract; or,.4 cost of work and percentage or by cost and fixed fee..2 In cases of additional work to be paid for under method Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall keep and present in such form as the Project Manager may direct, a correct account of the net cost of labour and materials, together with vouchers. The Project Manager shall certify to the amount due to the Contractor including the profit and overhead as described in the Schedule. Pending final determination of value, payments on account of changes shall be made on the Project Manager's certificate..3 In determining methods Paragraph or Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, the labour costs shall be calculated by the actual estimated hours at an hourly rate calculated as follows:.1 the hourly labour rate shall be the total payroll costs including hourly wage, statutory contributions to UIC, WCB and CPP and other applicable labour burdens paid directly by the employer such as vacation pay, holiday pay and pension plan;.2 the Owner reserves the right to verify the payroll costs by independent audit; and,.3 the following percentages shall apply to the total payroll costs:.1 small tools/expenditures: five percent ( 5% ) on payroll costs; and,.2 site supervision: five percent ( 5% ) on payroll costs..4 In determining methods Paragraph and Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, the material costs shall be calculated as follows:.1 Contractor s net costs, including contractor discounts from suppliers, freight on board ( FOB ) to the project site, plus applicable taxes..5 In determining methods Paragraph and Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, equipment rental costs for major pieces of equipment required shall be at local industry rates..6 In determining methods Paragraph and Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, overhead and fees shall be calculated as follows:.1 The cost of any authorized change shall be determined by the net total of labour and material or equipment as outlined in Paragraph , Paragraph and Paragraph of Section One General Conditions of the Contract on 21 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

24 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT which the percentage mark-up shall be determined as follows:.1 For Each Change Up To $5,000 ( Five Thousand Dollars ): Subcontractors own work - Overhead & Fee: 15% ( fifteen percent ) total General Contractor s own work - Overhead & Fee: 15% ( fifteen percent ) total General Contractor on Subcontractors work: 10% ( ten percent ) total (No percentage markup shall be applied to deductions).2 For Each Change Above $5,000 ( Five Thousand Dollars ): Subcontractors own work - Overhead & Fee: 10% ( ten percent ) total General Contractor s own work - Overhead & Fee: 10% ( ten percent ) total General Contractor on Subcontractors work: 8% ( eight percent ) total (No percentage markup shall be applied to deductions) 25. Claims Against Contractor, Subcontractors or Suppliers.1 The Contractor shall ensure that Subcontractors, suppliers, and all others supplying labour, materials or services to the project are promptly paid. Such payments shall be made at the time payment for the same are made to the Contractor by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority..2 Should the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority be advised that a Subcontractor or supplier has not been paid for material, service, or labour provided to the project, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may hold back, in addition to any other holdback stipulated in this Contract, sufficient monies as the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority deems necessary to make such payments..3 This right to hold back additional monies shall apply where:.1 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have been adjudged bankrupt;.2 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have made a general assignment;.3 Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers have had a receiver appointed;.4 payment for work is in dispute; and,.5 for any other reason, payment has not been made..4 It is the responsibility of the Contractor, his/her successor, trustee, receiver or assigns to settle all such claims and liens made on the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall hold all monies retained until advised by the claimants that the accounts have been settled. If claims are not settled by the Contractor or successors within a reasonable time, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may pay for labour, services and materials claimed, whether supported by liens or not, from any date to any date and to any amount which may be claimed, or the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may make application to the courts, to pay any amounts held for such claims into court for 22 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

25 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT the court to determine who should be paid and in what amount. Any monies so paid by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be deducted from any monies that may be due, or that thereafter may become due, to the Contractor or successor..5 Before final settlement is made for work executed and materials furnished under the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish evidence, satisfactory to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, that the work and all its parts are free and clear from lawful claims or liens under any law, for labour, services, materials and otherwise. The Contractor must also furnish evidence that no claim exists, in respect to which a claim or lien upon the Work could or might attach. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and all his/her property from any kind of liens accruing from labour and services performed and materials supplied in or about the work. 26. Payments.1 Cash payments equal to percentage stipulated in the agreement of the value of the work done, as valued by the Project Manager, will be made to the Contractor monthly, as the work progresses, on the written Certificate of the Project Manager that the Work, for or on account of which the certificate is granted, has been duly executed to his/her satisfaction, and stating the value of such work as computed by him/her, and insurance policies for the project are in force. The said certificate shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to be paid the said percentage, or any part thereof. No such monthly payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or improper materials..2 Whenever the Work is performed completely, according to the Builders Lien Act and according to the plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager, the Project Manager shall make and certify the final estimate for the same. The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority will then pay to the Contractor after sixtyfive ( 65 ) days have expired from the execution of the said final certificate the remainder which shall be found to be due, excepting therefrom such sum or sums as may be lawfully deducted or retained under any of the provisions of the Contract. The written Certificate of the Project Manager certifying to the final completion of the said Work to his/her entire satisfaction shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to receive or to be paid the balance due, of any part thereof. The right is reserved by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority to reject the whole or any part of the Work, should the said certificate be found to be inconsistent with the terms of the Contract, or otherwise improperly given..3 The Project Manager's progress certificates, and the payment of progress estimates based upon the same, shall not be construed as an acceptance or approval of the Work but only as temporary advances to the Contractor; and he/she shall be bound, notwithstanding such progress estimates, to well and truly complete, finish and hand over in good condition, and to the entire satisfaction of the Project Manager, by the 23 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

26 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT time specified and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Specification, the whole of the Work included therein; and all the percentage retained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be retained until the said full and satisfactory completion has been formally certified by the Project Manager. 27. Liens.1 The Contractor shall be bound by the terms of the Builders Lien Act R.S., c. 277, s. 1; 2004, c. 14, s Permits, Notices, Laws.1 The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits or licenses required for the execution of the Work (but this shall not include the obtaining of permanent easements)..2 The Contractor shall give all necessary notices and pay all fees required by law and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the Work and to the preservation of the public health and safety and if the Specifications and Drawings are at variance therewith any resulting additional expense incurred by the Contractor shall constitute an addition to the Contract price. 29. Patent Fees.1 The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees and shall save the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority harmless from loss on account of suits or claims which may arise by reason of the work for infringement of patents. 30. Use of Premises.1 The Contractor shall confine his/her apparatus, the storage of materials and the operations of his/her workmen to limits indicated by law, ordinances, permits or directions of the Project Manager and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his/her materials..2 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded with a weight that will endanger its safety..3 The Contractor shall enforce the Project Manager's instructions regarding signs, advertisements, fires and smoking. 31. Cleaning Up.1 The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by the employees or work, and at the completion of the 24 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

27 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT Work he/she shall remove all his/her rubbish from and about the building and all his/her tools, scaffolding and surplus materials, and shall leave his/her work "Broom Clean" or its equivalent, unless more exactly specified. In case of dispute the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may remove the rubbish and charge the cost to the Contractor as the Project Manager shall determine to be just. 32. Cutting, Patching And Digging.1 The Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting or patching of work that may be required to make parts come together properly and fit to receive or be received by work of other contractors shown, or implied by, the Contract documents and make good, as the Project Manager may direct..2 Any cost caused by ill-timed work shall be borne by the party responsible therefore..3 The Contractor shall not endanger any existing work by cutting, digging or otherwise and shall not cut or alter the work of any other contactor save with the consent of the Project Manager. 33. Delays.1 If the Contractor should be delayed in the completion of Work by any act or neglect of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or Project Manager or of any employee of either, or by any other contractor employed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority or by changes ordered in Work, or by strikes, lockouts, fire, unusual delay by common carriers or unavoidable casualties or by any other cause or any kind beyond the Contractor's control or by any cause within the Contractor's control which the Project Manager shall decide as justifying delay, then the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the Project Manager may decide..2 No such extension shall be made for delay occurring more than seven days before claim therefore is made in writing to the Project Manager, provided, however, that in the case of a continuing cause of delay, only one claim shall be necessary..3 If no schedule is made under Paragraph 4 of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, no claim for delay shall be allowed on account of failure to furnish Drawings until two ( 2 ) weeks after demand for such Drawings and not then unless such claim be reasonable..4 The Project Manager shall not, except by written notice to the Contractor, stop or delay any part of the main Contract work pending decision of proposed changes. 34. Assessments and Damages for Late Completion.1 The Work of the Contract is completed on schedule provided the Contract is "substantially performed" on or before the date for completion under Article 2.3 in the 25 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

28 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT Agreement attached for information purposes only as Appendix A to this Tender, or the latest revision to this date authorized by change order. Any period of time required for "substantial completion" in excess of the above noted latest date shall be considered a period of delay..2 During this period of delay, the Contractor shall be liable to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority for damages in an amount equal to the aggregate of:.1 all salaries, charges, and travelling expenses of Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority staff and outside consultants overseeing the performance of the Work;.2 the costs incurred by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority as a result of the inability to use the completed Work during the period of delay; and,.3 all other expenses, including interest charges, and damages incurred or sustained by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority during the period of delay as a result of the Work not being completed..3 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to waive, in whole or in part, the amount payable by the Contractor under this article. 35. Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority's Right to do Work.1 If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the Work properly or fail to perform any provisions of this Contract, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, after three ( 3 ) days' written notice to the Contractor, may without prejudice to any other remedy he/she may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct the cost thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the Contractor. 36. Owner's Right to Terminate Contract.1 If the Contractor should be adjudged as bankrupt, or if he/she should make a general assignment for the benefit of his/her creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of his/her insolvency or if he/she should, except in cases recited in Paragraph 33 of Section One General Conditions of the Contract, refuse or fail to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials after having received seven ( 7 ) days' notice in writing from the Project Manager to supply additional workmen or materials, or if he/she should fail to make prompt payment to subcontractors for material or labour, or persistently disregard laws, ordinances or the instructions of the Project Manager, or otherwise be guilty of a substantial violation of the provisions of the contract then the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy, by giving the Contractor written notice, terminate the employment of the Contractor and take possession of the premises and of all materials, tools and appliances thereon and finish the work by whatever method which may be deemed expedient, but without undue delay or expense. In such case the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is 26 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

29 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT finished. If the unpaid balance of the contract price shall exceed the expense of finishing the Work such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such expense shall exceed such unpaid balance the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. 37. Contractor's Right to Stop Work or Terminate Contract.1 If the work should be stopped under an order of any court, or other public authority, through no act or fault of the Contractor or of anyone employed by him, then the Contractor may, upon three ( 3 ) days' written notice to the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority and the Project Manager, stop work or terminate this contract and recover from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority payment for all work executed and any loss sustained upon any plant or material with reasonable profit and damages. 38. Mutual Responsibility of Contractors.1 Should the Contractor suffer damage by any act, neglect or default of any other contractor employed by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority upon the Work, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall be responsible therefore but shall be subrogated to the rights of the damaged Contractor against the contractor causing the damages. The Contractor shall make his/her claim in writing against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority within forty-eight ( 48 ) hours after the happening of the event causing such damage to the Contractor..2 Should the Contactor cause damage to any other contractor on the Work, the Contactor agrees, upon due notice, to settle with such other contractor by agreement if he/she will so settle. If such other contractor sues the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority on account of any damage alleged to have been so sustained, the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority shall notify the Contractor, who shall defend such proceedings at his/her own expense and if any judgement against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority arises therefrom, the Contractor shall be responsible and shall pay such judgement promptly together with all costs incurred by the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority. 39. Separate Contracts.1 The Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with the undertaking of which the Work is a part and the Contractor shall connect properly and co-ordinate his/her work with that of other contractors. If any part of the Contractor's work depends for its proper execution or result upon the work of another contractor, the Contractor shall report promptly to the Project Manager any defects in the Work of such other contractor as may interfere with the proper execution of the Contractor's work. Should the Contractor fail so to inspect and report, he/she 27 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

30 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT shall have no claim against the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority by reason of the defective or unfinished work of any other contractor except as to latent defects not reasonably noticeable at the time of the commencement of the Contractor's work. 40. Assignment.1 The Contractor shall not assign the Contract or assign any monies due to accruing under the Contract under any circumstances. 41. Subcontracts.1 The Contractor must use the Subcontractors listed in the Bid Form. If the change of any names on this list is considered necessary by the Contractor, this request, giving reasons for the change, shall be submitted in writing to the Project Manager and the proposed change will be official after written approval by the Project Manager. If additional Subcontractors are required for the principal parts of the Work, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager in writing of the names of the Subcontractors proposed and shall not employ any to whom the Project Manager may reasonably object..2 If the change of any names on such list is required by the Project Manager, and the Work has to be awarded to a higher bidder, the Contract Price shall be increased by the difference between the two bids..3 The Project Manager shall on request furnish to any Subcontractor wherever practicable, evidence of the amounts certified to on his/her account. 42. Relations of Contractor and Subcontractor.1 The Contractor agrees to bind every Subcontractor by the terms of the General Conditions, Drawings and Specifications as far as applicable to his/her work. 43. Taxes.1 Harmonized Sales Tax.1 The Contractor shall not include in the Bid Form Amount Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), but shall pay HST on all materials and services on which the tax is charged. The Contractor shall show the amount of the HST to be paid on the Bulk Sum Price separately. 44. Progress Estimates.1 Progress claims submitted for payment must be broken down in accordance with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority s standard progress claim form..2 Claims for material on site but not installed, must be supported by suppliers invoices showing their unit prices, including provincial and municipal taxes. The amount for 28 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

31 SECTION ONE - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT HST shall also be included separately. When material has been taken from Contractors or Subcontractors general stock on hand, they shall supply invoices priced at current trade prices without Contractors or Subcontractors profit. 45. Workers Compensation.1 The Contractor shall carry Workers Compensation coverage on all employees engaged under this contract. The Contactor shall supply the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority with a letter of Good Standing from the Workers Compensation Board and their Revenue Canada Business Number prior to the Work commencing. 29 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

32 Tender No. MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install-RECALLED SECTION ONE - ASBESTOS DISCLOSURE MATERIALS LETTER: JANUARY 2014 January 2014 To Whom It May Concern, This is to advise that certain building materials used in the construction of apartment buildings, office buildings and homes between the years may contain asbestos fibres. Asbestos may typically be found in drywall filler, texture coats (stucco), floor tiles, tile adhesive, gaskets, hard board, plaster, ceiling tiles, caulking and seamless flooring. Asbestos can be a hazard if the fibres in the building material are released or separated from the material or become air borne. In order for asbestos fibres to be released from this material, it must be sanded or crumbled into small pieces. Asbestos is not otherwise poisonous and it does not off-gas any toxic chemicals. Under normal conditions of day-to-day usage, these materials do not pose a risk to occupants, as they are not releasing dust. As many of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority (MRHA) buildings were constructed prior to 1986, we are advising that asbestos may be present in the building materials. When properly managed these materials are not a cause for concern. Typically, if asbestos is found in MRHA buildings it is in the drywall filler (the material used to cover the seams where two (2) pieces of gyproc meet or the corners of a room or where the ceiling and walls meet), stucco or plaster. Gyproc itself does not contain asbestos. The following responsibilities fall upon any contractor whose work may results in the disturbance of any asbestos-containing or contaminated materials or surfaces: 1. Before commencing work, ensure all contractors employees and supervisory staff have been informed as to the presence and approximate location of all asbestos-containing materials that may become subject to disturbance (whether intentional or not); 2. Only workers trained and authorized in Type 1, 2, or 3 asbestos work procedures are assigned to work involving exposure to material containing asbestos; 3. File with the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority a signed and executed copy of a Contractor's Notification & Acknowledgement form as provided at the end of this document; 4. Perform work in such a manner as to avoid the disturbance of any asbestos-containing or contaminated surfaces or materials other than those materials intentionally contracted to remove, repair, encapsulate or enclose; 5. Upon discovery of any unidentified asbestos-containing or suspect asbestos-containing materials, secure the area, suspend all activities that may disturb such materials and do not proceed with work in the area until it has been determined if the material in question contains asbestos and written authorization to proceed is obtained from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority; 6. Prior to proceeding with any asbestos disturbance for Type 2 and Type 3 work (i.e. removal, cleanup or repair) ensure a signed and duly executed Asbestos Work Permit is obtained from the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority; 7. Ensure all work that may disturb any asbestos-containing or contaminated surfaces is completed in accordance with current regulatory requirements; and, 8. As required, provide the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority with a copy of all executed Asbestos Waste Transportation Manifests, verifying the safe and proper disposal of asbestos waste generated. Should you require additional information, or have further questions, please contact the undersigned at (902) Sincerely, Claudette Rogers Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor 30 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

33 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 1 of 14 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Reference Standards: 1. All work in the project shall be conducted in compliance with the most recent version of all applicable codes, standards, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations, at the time of tender closing, including but not limited to the following: 1.2 Definitions: 1. National Building Code of Canada; 2. Nova Scotia Building Code; 3. National Fire Code of Canada; 4. Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Code; 5. Canadian Electrical Code; 6. All applicable standards from Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC); 7. All applicable standards from Canadian Standards Association (CSA); 8. All applicable bulletins from Nova Scotia Chief Electrical Inspector, Fire Marshal s Office, and NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education; 9. All applicable bulletins from Industry Canada; 10. All applicable bulletins and regulations from Nova Scotia Power Inc.; 1. The Project Manager shall be a person designated to represent the Housing Authority (HA) in all matters dealing with this Contract; 2. The Contractor shall be the person / company approved by the HA to render services under this Contract; 1.3 Scope of Work: 1. Supply, install, and commission, 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic (PV) System c/w applicable accessories, roof mounting hardware, snow guards, electrical junction boxes, roof flashing, etc.; 2. Supply, install, and commission, Energy Monitoring System (EMS) to measure and record daily, monthly, and annual generation of electricity from the PV System; 3. Provide minimum, two (2) hrs. training session on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the PV System and the EMS; 4. Size, supply, and install all materials including conductors, conduits, electrical boxes, supports, etc., required to supply and install the PV System c/w applicable accessories, etc. as well as the EMS in compliance with the most recent version of all applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and manufacturer s instructions; 5. Provide all applicable labour, materials, equipment, hardware/software, tools, instruments, consumables, as required to meet the Project scope; 1.4 Contract Materials: 1. All Contract materials, equipment, consumables, etc. (unless specified otherwise), shall be new, most recent model, best quality, CSA/ULC certified or AHJ approved for intended application, and supplied via authorized distributors; 1.5 Site Conditions: 31 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

34 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 2 of Prior to submitting the Bid, the Contractor shall visit the site and familiarize himself/herself with all matters which may affect the work. No consideration shall be given to items arising from the Contractor s failure to do so; 1.6 Quality Control: 1. For the purpose of uniformity, all components of the PV System and EMS shall be from one (1) manufacturer, where feasible; 2. Ensure all equipment, devices, components, software, etc. shall be of the manufacturer s most recent model and shall be listed by the manufacturer for their intended purpose. Discontinued models or products shall not be used; 3. Place a company sticker or similar at a location approved by the Project Manager that provides Contractor s company name, technician s name and signature, and date of completion, after commissioning the PV System; 1.7 Other Trades: 1. The Contractor shall co-operate and investigate with other trades to make maximum use of the spaces; 2. The Contractor shall co-operate with other Contractors on the site and carry out their work in a manner, as not to obstruct or hold-up the work of other trades; 1.8 Contractor Qualifications / References: 1. PV System installation work shall be conducted by qualified PV Installers, with at least three (3), successful projects completed within the last three (3) years, of similar size and complexity. The Contractor shall provide at least three (3) references of Projects c/w location, contact names, contact details, telephone numbers, etc.; 2. All regulated work shall be conducted by qualified trade personnel (construction electrician, communications technician, etc.) registered with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education, with journeyperson status and minimum, three (3) years of experience; 3. The Contractor shall provide documentation to certify that he/she is an authorized distributor of the supplied system with full manufacturer s warranty privileges; 4. The Contractor shall have trained and certified technicians who have completed the proposed system manufacturer s technical certification, where required; 5. Provide documentation to satisfactorily prove, that their organization is capable to provide regular and emergency service of the proposed system, within the warranty period; 6. The Contractor shall provide supervision and sufficiently qualified foreman to ensure that the work proceeds in a proper and efficient manner; 7. The Contractor and all pertinent sub-trades shall maintain all required qualifications and certifications to conduct all work stated in the Contract, for the entire duration of the Contract term; 1.9 Permits and Fees: 1. The Contractor shall obtain all required permits and inspections in compliance with the most recent version of all applicable codes, standards, and AHJ regulations; 2. The Contractor shall obtain all required certificates of such permits/inspections and shall pay all charges in connection therewith; 3. The Contractor shall submit (where applicable), all pertinent documents to the concerned AHJ, required for examination and approval, prior to commencing any work; 32 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

35 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 3 of The final certificate of inspection shall be obtained before final payment for work shall be considered due; 5. Notify the Project Manager of changes required by the AHJ, prior to implementing them; 1.10 Delivery, Storage, Handling, Disposal, and Cleaning: 1 The Contractor shall: 1. Deliver materials in the manufacturer s original, unopened, undamaged, containers with identification labels intact; 2. Comply with the manufacturer s ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid delays; 3. Coordinate with the Project Manager to find a suitable storage space prior to delivery of the system equipment to site; 4. Store and handle materials in compliance to the manufacturer s recommendations to ensure that their performance requirements are not affected by abrasions, dust, humidity, or extreme temperatures; 5. Be responsible for loss of materials through theft, breakage, or damage prior to acceptance of work by the Project Manager; 6. Properly dispose of materials generated out of all work performed within this contract in compliance with Municipal, Provincial, and Federal regulations; 7. Remove all debris and leave the site neat and tidy, upon completion of work; 1.11 Identification: 1 A revised, typewritten, directory shall be provided on the inside of electrical panel board(s) where modifications are made under this Project, showing the location and loads connected to each existing and new branch circuit(s). Existing panel directory shall be kept on-site for reference; 2 Communications, Power, and Control wiring shall be labelled at both the origination and termination ends, identifying the area served. Use best industry standards for labeling, such as Panduit PDL-1 and PDL-2; 3 All junction and/or pull boxes and their respective cover plates shall be colour coded as per the following: 1. 51V to 240V Yellow 2. Fire alarm Red 3. Telephone Black 4. Ground or Bond Green 5. Data Blue/White 6. Cable TV Yellow/White 4 Branch circuit wiring shall be identified by the circuit number at both ends at all panel boards, pull and junction boxes, outlet and equipment connections, and all devices. Labels shall be Panduit PDL- 1 or PDL-2 as required. Labels shall be installed in such a manner as to present area with information in flagged position; 5 Identify conduit at 50 intervals or where they enter walls, ceiling, or floors; 6 Provide identification required by the most recent version of all applicable codes, standards, and AHJ regulations relevant for all equipment and accessories installed as part of the PV System; 33 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

36 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 4 of Cutting and Patching: 1 Cutting and patching shall be performed by skilled trades personnel. Make every effort to minimize cutting and patching; 2 Excavation and backfilling for electrical and communications cabling as well as cutting and patching of all penetrations shall be the responsibility of the Contractor; 1.13 Fire Stopping: 1 Where conduits or cables pass through fire separations and sound rated separations including floors, walls, membranes, etc., provide a metallic sleeve or core drill to 1 radius larger than the conduit or cable. Construct a ceramic fiber insulation dam(s) as required and fill the penetration with 3M Putty 303 or 3M Caulk CP25. A minimum of 2 of putty or caulk shall be required. Installation shall be in strict compliance with manufacturer s instructions and ULC requirements; 1.14 Submittals: 1. General: 1. All electronic submittals shall be in PDF format and of adequate clarity as deemed by the Project Manager, else re-submission shall be required; 2. All submittals shall be reviewed and stamped by the Contractor to confirm the accuracy of the information submitted; 3. Maintain project As-Built record drawings and accurately record significant deviations from the Contract documents, caused by the site conditions or change in the Contract. Mark changes on White prints in Red. At the completion of the Project and prior to final inspection, neatly transfer As-Built corrections and notations to a clean set of drawings and submit to the Project Manager for review; 2. Shop Drawings: 1. The Contractor shall prepare shop drawings showing in detail, the design, construction, power/control/communications wiring of all equipment, panels, cabinets, etc. One (1), hard copy and one (1), electronic copy in PDF format of such drawings shall be submitted to the Project Manager for approval, prior to commencing work; 2. All shop drawings, other than standard manufacturer s datasheets, shall bear the stamp of a Nova Scotia registered Professional Engineer, who shall be fully responsible for the engineering content of such drawings; 3. Prior to submission, the Contractor shall carefully check all shop drawings to ensure that they comply with the specifications in both intent and detail. No consideration shall be given to shop drawings submitted without this approval and review from the Contractor; 3. Closeout Submittals: 1. The Contractor shall provide one (1), original hard copy and one (1), electronic copy in PDF format of the following document set which shall include, but not be limited to: 34 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

37 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 5 of Operations, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Owner s manuals for all new equipment supplied & installed within the Contract; 2. System testing, verification, and commissioning report(s) for all new equipment supplied & installed within the Contract; 3. Written statement of warranty policy and warranty documents from the manufacturer and the Contractor for all materials and labour provided within the Contract; 4. As-Built drawings; 5. Interim and/or Final Electrical Inspection report; 1.15 Warranty: 1. The Contractor shall: 1.16 Training: 1. Provide minimum, one (1) year of written warranty on all materials and labour provided under the Contract to maintain the system in full operation, from the date of acceptance by the Project Manager, with some exceptions as follows: 1. Provide minimum, five (5) year manufacturer s warranty against defect in material of the PV System components; 2. Provide manufacturer s warranty with respect to power output that continues for a total of 25 years: First 10 years at minimum, 90% rated power output and the remaining 15 years at minimum 80% of rated power output; 2. Provide free of charge, product firmware, and software upgrades throughout the warranty period for any product feature enhancements available to the equipment installed in the Contract; 3. Replace equipment or component found to be defective within the warranty period at no cost to the HA including material and labour; 4. Ensure the warranty covers all system performance difficulties and adjustments during the warranty period at no cost to the HA. Any service and correction work shall continue by the Contractor as part of the warranty until the Project Manager is satisfied that the system works as intended; 1. The Contractor shall provide minimum, two (2) hrs. training on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the PV System c/w applicable accessories, by a factory-trained technician. Coordinate the training date with the Project Manager. The training shall also include operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the EMS; 2. The Contractor shall provide at least one (1), hard copy and one (1), electronic copy in PDF format, of the training material; 1.17 General Contractor Requirements: 1. The Contractor shall: 1. Verify the content of the Scope of Work, drawings, and specifications herein, prior to submitting the bid. The Contractor shall report any errors or omissions to the Project Manager prior to submitting the bid; 35 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

38 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 6 of Confirm all existing site conditions, systems, equipment, drawings, scope of work, and specifications, prior to submitting the bid; 3. Be notified of any omissions/deficiencies in work, non-conformance issues of work according to Scope of Work, and non-approval of work by the Project Manager, upon review of all submittals; 4. Provide for all labour, transportation, materials, tools, and equipment required to render services stated in the Contract; 5. Bear all losses resulting to him or the HA on account of the amount or character of work, or because of the nature of the area in or on which the work being done is different from what was estimated/expected by the Contractor, or account of weather, elements or other causes; 6. Submit to the Project Manager upon request, a roster of employees (including copies of documents confirming their qualifications) engaged in providing service(s) under this Contract. Other person(s) shall be permitted to perform service(s) only with the written approval of the Project Manager; 7. Ensure that its personnel(s) during the course of the Contract term are expected to conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner at all times. Discussions with residents (where applicable) regarding the work shall be limited to only aspects of the work that bears directly on the residents; 8. Conduct all Project work by certified and registered journeypersons with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. If a work specialty being an unregulated trade is required, then person(s) conducting such work shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in that specialty with suitable references. If helpers are required and of whom do not have the specialty s required experience or trade certification then written approval shall be obtained from the Project Manager. Helpers shall be registered apprentices for that trade, if so regulated. Apprentices and helpers shall be supervised by journeypersons according to all applicable Provincial Acts & Regulations, including the Provincial Labour Act; 9. Be responsible to ensure the workers conducting all work as part of the Contract are safety certified with Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS); 10. Seek written approval from the Project Manager, prior to commencing any work that requires running through the structural members of the building; 11. Whenever it is proposed to make a change or changes in the design or type of equipment called for in the specifications, the Contractor shall estimate the cost (material + labour) and submit detailed itemized estimate of the costs (material + labour), entering into the change or substitution. Work shall be conducted only upon approval from the Project Manager; 12. All power and/or existing, system shutdown shall be coordinated with the Project Manager; 13. The Contractor shall identify and re-use existing spare equipment/material (where feasible), only if deemed safe for operation and without deficiencies, by the Contractor; 14. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to contact the Project Manager for inspections during construction such as above ceiling inspections prior to installation of ceiling tile or drywall, inspection of devices installed on the walls prior to drywall construction, etc.; 15. Maintain circuit continuity to existing equipment where disrupted/relocated by renovation. Relocate existing electrical equipment (where required) to suit new construction, upon approval from the Project Manager; 36 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

39 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 7 of At the completion of the Project, the Contractor shall test and operate all equipment installed (new and existing) in the Project to ensure it operates as expected and correct all deficiencies (as required) at that time. Provide written report for the Project Manager to review at this time; 17. Verify if any removed item(s) such as electrical/mechanical/controls equipment or field devices are safe for spare operation. If so, then it shall be packaged and given to the Project Manager for storage. The Contractor shall institute sustainable practices on the work site such as recycle, reuse and reduce; 18. Inquire with the Project Manger about presence of asbestos, if any in the building prior to commencing any work in the Project. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying their employees and sub-contractors of the presence of asbestos, if found in the building. The Contractor shall not disturb known or assumed asbestos containing materials. If the Contractor suspects presence of asbestos containing material in the building that has not been identified, the Contractor shall stop all work and notify the issue to the Project Manager immediately and shall not commence work prior to seeking approval from the Project Manager. If the Contractor disturbs asbestos containing material identified in the building they shall be responsible for the cost of the clean-up and de-contamination and shall bear all other induced costs; PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 General: 1. All material, equipment, devices, etc., provided and installed under this Contract shall be new, of best available quality, most recent model, and listed by CSA/ULC and/or AHJ approved agency, for its intended application; 2. All material, equipment, devices, etc., provided and installed under this Contract shall not be proprietary and shall not have any proprietary protocols including communication modules or protocols, which may limit servicing options for the concerned equipment, material, devices, etc. The Contractor shall provide written statement from the manufacturer certifying the use of nonproprietary equipment and protocols within the Contract; 3. The Contractor may provide alternate product/material/equipment, only upon written approval from the Project Manager; 4. The Contractor shall coordinate all the features of materials and equipment to form an integrated system. Match components and interconnections to provide optimum performance of specified performance requirements; 2.2 Solar PV Modules: 1. Minimum, performance parameters shall be in compliance with IBC , UL 1703; 2. Polycrystalline: Listed to UL 1703, IEC & , ISO 9000 or Module and System Identification: 1. Module / PV Panel: 1. Weather resistance in compliance with UL 969; 2. Marking, contents, and format in compliance with UL 1703; 2. Main, service disconnect in compliance with CSA 22.1 CEC ; 3. Identification, content, and format in compliance with CSA 22.1 CEC ; 37 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

40 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 8 of Identification for micro-inverter in compliance with CSA 22.1 CEC Micro-inverter shall be identified and listed for the application; 4. By-pass diodes shall be built into each PV module either between each cell or each string of cells; 5. All other applicable components in compliance with UL 1703; 6. Hail protection shall be in compliance with ASTM E-103.8; 7. Lighting protection shall be in compliance with the manufacturer s instructions and as per UL 1703; 8. Acceptable manufacturer: Hanwha Solar Canada or Approved Equal; 2.3 DC-AC Micro-inverter: 1. Shall be listed to UL 1741; 2. Shall comply with IEEE 1547; 3. Shall be listed to FCC Part 15 Class B; 4. Shall be listed to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0-M91, , and ; 5. Shall include Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) feature; 6. DC circuit shall be insulated from ground; 7. Automatically disconnect the PV System on loss of building system voltage (utility or emergency power); 8. Acceptable manufacturer: Enphase M250 or Approved Equal; 2.4 Energy Monitoring System (EMS): 1. Performance Requirements: 1. The EMS shall measure average and instantaneous electrical consumption in kw and kwh; 2. The EMS shall have the feature to store and retrieve historical electrical consumption data as well as the ability to easily download the data in MS-Excel format from the EMS; 3. The EMS shall have sufficient memory to store minimum of two (2) years of electrical consumption data. Daily, Weekly, and Monthly electrical consumption data shall be stored at minimum. Memory shall not be erased from the EMS in an event of power outage; 4. The EMS shall be compatible to function with up to 200A, 120/208V, 1-phase and 3-phase electrical systems, at minimum; 5. Power supply for the EMS shall be 120V branch circuit and/or compatible battery system. If batteries are the source of primary power, then they shall be sized to provide continuous power to the EMS for minimum one (1) year; 6. The EMS shall be provided c/w all required components for power measurement, data storage, data transfer, such as power measurement clamps, storage device, power and data transfer ports, power adapter, power/data cables, software, batteries, etc.; 7. The EMS shall not be dependent on the availability of internet or other telecommunication medium on-site, for standard operation, storing of measured data, and download of the recorded data; 8. The EMS shall be installed in an approved enclosure/cabinet c/w drip shield; 2. Acceptable manufacturer: MTP3100 or Approved Equal; 2.5 Supporting Equipment: 1. Supporting of electrical systems raceway shall be independent of any non-electrical support systems; 38 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

41 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 9 of Supply all required inserts, rods, channels, brackets, etc., to form a support system capable of carrying at least twice the weight of equipment or material supported; 3. In concrete, use cast-in threaded inserts wherever possible. Should additional inserts be required, use a red-head type insert capable of carrying at least 500lbs.; 4. All hanger rods shall be 3/8 diameter standard mild steel, cut to required lengths and threaded; 5. Supports for all conduit work shall be one-hole steel pipe straps; uni-strut or equal, with necessary fittings; caddy clips or equal, approved for their intended application; 6. Fastening devices for cabinets, boxes, supports, etc. shall be nut and bolt; 7. Fastening devices for outlet boxes shall be nut and bolt, ram-set, expansion shields, wedge anchors, or caddy clips. Size and number shall suit the application; 2.6 Molded Case Circuit Breakers: 1. Circuit breakers shall: 1. Multi-pole breakers shall have single handle. Tie-bars shall not be permitted; 2. Quick Make-Quick Break type for manual and automatic operation. They shall be suitable for inverse-time thermal and instantaneous magnetic operation; 3. Have de-ionizing arc chambers; 4. Be trip-free of operating handles on overloads with a definite indication when tripping has taken place; 5. Have interrupting ratings in compliance with the most recent version of applicable CSA and EMMAC standards; 6. Mini-type circuit breakers shall not be acceptable; 7. Circuit breakers used for connection to Photo-Voltaic System shall be compatible for backfeeding into the electrical panel and shall be lockable type; 2. Approved Manufacturers: Same as existing, panel board; 2.7 Wire and Box Connectors (0 1000V): 1. Use spring type pressure wire connectors for all branch circuit wiring sized #10 AWG and smaller. Current carrying parts shall be copper or copper alloy c/w an appropriately sized insulating cap. Cap shall completely fit or cover all enclosed conductors as required; 2. Use connectors appropriate for the type of cable/box/enclosure, intended application, and site conditions; 3. Joints for all other wiring shall be made using T&B colour keyed compression type connectors, series, and TBM series compression tools. Approved manufacturers are Hubbell, Pass & Seymour, and Leviton; 2.8 Cables and Wires: 1. All wires and cables shall be in compliance with the most recent CSA, Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers of Canada (EEMAC), the Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA), and the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standards; 2. Wring on circuits exceeding 50V to ground shall be soft drawn stranded copper of 98% conductivity (rated at 600V) and of full size and AWG gauge. Insulation shall be cross-linked Polyethylene RW90 rated 600V. Minimum wire size for lights and power systems shall be No. 12 AWG, unless specified / required otherwise. Wiring shall be colour coded as follows: 39 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

42 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 10 of 14 Phase A Red Phase B Black Phase C Blue Neutral White Ground Green 3. AC90 cables shall be soft drawn solid copper of 98% conductivity and of full size and AWG gauge. Outer armor shall be of interlocking aluminium. Colour coding shall be as follows: Phase conductors Black or Red Neutral conductors White Ground conductors Bare 4. Current carrying neutral conductors for all systems rated 600V or less, shall have RW90 XLPE type insulation rated accordingly; 5. NMD cables shall not be permitted for installation for this Project; 2.9 Conduits: 1. Flexible, liquid-tight, PVC conduit shall be in compliance with applicable CSA standard(s); 2. Rigid, liquid-tight, PVC conduit shall be in compliance with CSA 22.2 No ; 3. All conduits exposed to direct sunlight shall be suitably UV rated; 4. Provide suitable, weather-tight, conduit connectors as required; 2.10 Junction Boxes: 1. All exterior, junction boxes shall be weather-rated; 2. All interior, junction boxes shall in compliance with the most recent version of the applicable codes, standards, and AHJ regulations; 3. All junction boxes shall have conduit knock-outs or ability to create conduit knock-outs of relevant conduit sizes; PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 General: 1. All equipment, products, devices, materials, etc., installed in the Project shall be in compliance with the most recent version of applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and manufacturer s instructions; 2. Location of all the equipment shall be co-ordinated with the Project Manager, prior to submitting the Bid as well as installation; 3. Mounting heights for all installed equipment shall be in compliance with the most recent version of all applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and manufacturer s instructions; 4. Installation work shall be neat, plumb, and square and in a manner consistent with standard industry practice. Carefully protect work from dust, paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for protection of their work during the construction phase up until final acceptance by the Project Manager; 3.2 PV System Installation: 40 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

43 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 11 of Install the PV System in compliance with the most recent version of CSA C CEC, this section, IBC , and manufacturer s instructions. Prior to system start-up, ensure no copper wire remains exposed with the exception of grounding wire in certain circumstances per manufacturer s instructions; 2. Refer to IBC for compliance requirements concerning rack-mounted PV System; 3. Refer to IBC for compliance requirements concerning materials; 4. The Contractor shall ensure that the PV System installers are aware that the PV System modules will be live and generating electricity when there is ambient light source and shall take appropriate safety measures. Use on-site measurements in conjunction with engineering design to accurately cut wires and layout before making permanent connections. Locate wires out of the way of windows, doors, openings, and other hazards. Ensure wires are free of snags and sharp edges that have the potential to compromise the wire insulation; 5. Tilt angle and orientation of the PV panels shall be optimized for maximum power generation; 6. Roof/Canopy mounting: 1. All array supports, brackets, screws, and other parts shall be of suitable low-corrosion materials suitable for the lifetime and duty of the system, which shall not increase their rates of corrosion when mounted together in an array, and when mounted on the surface of the underlying structure. This shall include techniques to minimize corrosion rates pertinent to the local environment, including but not restricted to methods such as non-reactive separators between metal surfaces and under screw and bolt heads; and selection of materials of appropriate type and thickness of anti-corrosive coating; 2. Ensure that the materials used shall be compatible with the roofing/canopy; 3. All roof/canopy penetrations shall be suitably sealed and weatherproofed for the expected life of the system; 4. Ensure to allow sufficient clearance to facilitate self-cleaning of the roof/canopy to prevent builtup of debris; 5. If fauna (birds, vermin, etc.) are a problem in the vicinity, then installation shall give consideration to prevent the fauna to gain access under the array; 6. Provide minimum of 50mm clearance below the array for cooling by natural ventilation; 7. Timber products shall not be used for support or mounting; 7. All exposed metal PV module frames and array mounting frames shall be grounded as required by applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and manufacturer s instructions; 8. Plastic cable ties shall not be permitted as primary means of support; 9. All cables shall be protected from mechanical damage; 10. All connectors shall be weatherproof and connected securely to prevent loose connection; 11. Plugs, sockets, and connectors shall only be mated with those of the same type/model from the same manufacturer; 12. Cables shall not lay on roof/canopy/floors without an enclosure or conduit; 13. Where presence of fauna (birds, vermin, etc.) is expected, wiring/conduit system shall be selected accordingly, or special protective measures shall be adopted; 14. All conduits exposed to direct sunlight shall be suitably UV rated; 15. Supply & Install, overcurrent circuit protection as required by all applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and the manufacturer s instructions. The circuit breaker shall be lockable type; 16. The PV conduit system shall be labeled as per NRCAN Solar guidelines, at not more than 2m intervals; 41 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

44 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 12 of Where PV conduit penetrates the building, provide appropriate collar flashing c/w weatherproofing, as required; 18. Where required by applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulation, and manufacturer s instructions, supply & install a labelled, lockable, isolating switch at the point of transition from the microinverter interconnect cable to fixed wiring. The isolator shall be adjacent to the micro-inverter or micro-inverter group; 19. Where micro-inverters are not installed adjacent to each other, additional isolators (where required) shall be installed. Isolator enclosure shall be minimum IP66 rated; 20. All entry points (conduits and cable glands) to the isolator shall be on the lower end of the enclosure either underneath or facing down; 21. The PV system shall be configured for shutdown in an event of power outage, even if the PV system in on the generator panel; 22. DC cable length for micro-inverter shall be less than 1.5m (including any adapter cables); 23. Cable supports shall ensure that there is no stress placed on the connectors; 24. The Contractor shall ensure the appropriate type of utility meter is installed (existing/new) at the facility, prior to energizing the PV system. Notify the AHJ prior to energizing the PV system; 25. Provide all signage required as per applicable codes, standards, AHJ regulations, and manufacturer s instructions; 26. The PV system shall be commissioned as per design and installation guidelines. System sign-off sheet shall be provided to the Project Manager, by the accredited installer/technician/electrician; 3.3 PV System - Field Quality Control: 1. Field Inspection: Prior to initial operation, inspect the PV System for conformance to drawings, specifications, and CSA 22.1 CEC. Inspect the following at minimum on each PV module: 1. Manufacturer s name and/or trademark; 2. Model name and number; 3. Certifying agency label and rating; 2. Tests: 1. Provide equipment and apparatus required for permitting tests. Correct defects identified via the tests and repeat tests. Conduct testing in the presence of the Project Manager; 3. Module String Voltage Test: Prior to connecting the wiring to the combiner box, use a digital multimeter to ensure each series string s polarity is correct. Test shall be performed in compliance with IEC 62446; 4. Operation Test: Perform tests on the electrical systems in compliance with the manufacturer s instructions; 3.4 PV System Follow-up Verification: 1. Upon completion of acceptance checks, settings, and tests, the Contractor shall demonstrate in service that the PV System is in good operating condition and property performing the intended function; 3.5 Grounding and Bonding: 42 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

45 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 13 of All grounding and bonding requirements shall be in compliance with all applicable CEC codes and AHJ regulations, whichever is more stringent; 2. The feed bonding conductor shall be secured (wrapped around unbroken) to the grounding screw of each outlet/box, before connecting to the other grounding conductors, and/or providing a pig-tail lead for device terminations; 3. All ground wires shall be twisted together with a screw-on type wire connector, and then placed in rear of outlet box in such a manner as to minimize obstructions; 4. All conduits for all electrical systems shall contain a minimum #14 AWG copper bond wire. Bonding jumpers shall be permitted for conduit stubbed into a T-bar ceiling. All metallic conduit stubs shall be bonded regardless of length; 5. Array frame shall be installed in compliance with CSA C CEC Section 10; 6. Provide grounding according to the manufacturer s instructions, UL 1703, and CSA C22.1 CEC ; 7. DC Ground Fault Protector: 3.6 Conduits: 1. Shall be listed in compliance with UL 1703; 2. Shall comply with CSA 22.1 CEC to reduce fire hazards; 3. Ungrounded DC Solar PV arrays shall comply with CSA 22.1 CEC; 1. All concealed and exposed conduits shall be kept parallel to building lines; 2. Set screw steel connectors c/w insulated throats shall be utilized; 3. Provide appropriate fittings, couplings, bushings, connectors, accessories, and supports for each conduit system as required to provide a complete installation; 4. Install cabling and conduits so as to conserve headroom and not interfere with work of other trades; 5. Where practicable all installation shall be concealed; 6. Install bonding conductor in compliance with the most recent version of CEC, in all conduit systems; 7. Use rain tight connectors and couplings on all vertical runs of exposed conduit runs terminating into the top of electrical equipment with drip shields and hoods to safeguard against possible infiltration of water into the electrical equipment; 8. All conduit connections in exposed locations shall be via weather-tight connectors; 9. Do not locate conduits less than 3 parallel to steam or hot water lines with minimum of 1 at crossovers; 3.7 Wire and Cables: 1. All circuits shall be run to ensure that the voltage drop in no case exceeds 3% of the line voltage; 2. Where pulling wires in conduit, use of a manufacturer approved lubricant shall only be permitted; 3. Tye-wrapping of the neutral conductor with its respective phase conductors shall be made at the closest point of entry within all panel boards, pull boxes, junction boxes, outlet boxes, etc.; 4. All cable types shall be terminated with appropriate connectors; 5. All types of armored cables shall be installed concealed, parallel, and perpendicular to building lines and shall be adequately secured to the building structure at not less than 60 intervals or as per CEC (whichever more stringent), in such manner as to ensure they are protected from potential mechanical damage. Install independent supports for cabling in ceiling spaces, and do not use that of other trades. Do not secure cables to mechanical systems piping, ducts, or suspended ceiling 43 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

46 Supply and Install 11kW, 1-phase, 240V, Grid-tied, Photo-Voltaic System Richmond Manor Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority Issued November 2016 Page 14 of 14 support wires. The laying of un-supported cables directly atop the ceiling grid system is strictly prohibited; 6. Bonding and grounding conductors shall always be copper; 7. Aluminum Conductor Material (ACM) wiring shall not be used in any part of the building s distribution system downstream from the main incoming circuit breaker; 8. AC90 cable may be used for all branch circuit wiring where concealed in dry construction in ceilings and wall runs parallel to building lines and secured in compliance with the CEC; 9. Test all wiring, included in the contract, to ensure there are no shorts or grounded conductors; 10. Provide separate neutrals for all circuits feeding receptacles adjacent to voice/data outlets; 3.8 Wire and Box Connectors (0 1000V): 1. All connections shall be made electrically and mechanically secure; 3.9 Supporting Equipment: 1. Secure all equipment such that no distortion or undue stress is caused in any components; 2. Supporting of electrical systems raceway shall be independent of any non-electrical systems supports; 3. Support of any equipment shall not rely on the strength of plaster or plasterboard construction; 4. Use of ty-wraps for supporting purposes is strictly prohibited; 3.10 Energy Monitoring System: 1. PV System conductors shall pass through the EMS cabinet/enclosure and the relevant power measuring transformers before terminating into its relevant branch circuit; 2. The EMS shall be installed at or near the electrical distribution panel such that the EMS is accessible for service and maintenance. Supply and install, an approved mounting accessory to neatly mount and place the EMS and its components. Maintain required clearances between the EMS and the electrical system as required by the most recent version of the CEC; 3. Supply & Install at least one (1) duplex receptacle near the EMS cabinet/enclosure to power the EMS (where required); 4. The Contractor shall provide pertinent permanent labelling on the EMS and/or its components to identify the branch circuit being monitored, in addition to any identification performed when configuring the EMS via applicable software; 3.11 Junction Boxes: 1. All exterior, junction boxes installed on the roof shall have appropriate roof flashing and the installation shall be made weather-tight; END OF SPECIFICATIONS 44 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED

47 Junction Box R Installation Manual Part No Materials Included (1) SnapNrack Junction Box Body (1) SnapNrack Junction Box Lid w/gasket (1) 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 SS HCS Bolt (1) SnapNrack Channel Nut (1) 5/16-18 X 1 SS HCS Bolt (1) 5/16-18 Self-Retaining Washer Hardware Description Junction Box Channel Nut Junction Box Lid Torque Specification (lb-ft) 5 lb-ft (60 lb-in) 3 lb-ft (36 lb-in) Technical Specifications Internal Dimensions 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.2 (inner box area) Material Box: Polycarbonate Gasket: Rubber UL Environmental Rating Type 4X (NEMA 4X) Certifications UL50 Temperature Range -40 F F (-40 C - 85 C) Compatibility Box Mount: S100 Standard Rail, S200 Ground Rail Internal Mount: Type O DIN Rail 2.11" 4.31" 5.11" 2.69" 6.10" 7.76" 7.01" 6.10" 3.50" 45 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED 3.50"

48 Required Tools Socket Wrench Torque Wrench 1/2 Socket Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Mount the junction box at the edge of the array where the conduit will terminate. Junction box access after installation should not require the removal of more than one module. 2. Tilt bolt and channel nut so one side of channel nut can easily fall into top rail channel. Press junction box until both clips snap into top rail channel. 3. Pull up on the head of the bolt to snap the channel nut into the top rail channel. Torque mount bolt to 5 lb-ft (60 lb-in). 4. Install outdoor-rated, sealed conduit fitting or sealed strain relief to side wall of junction box and complete wiring installation. CAUTION: Nonmetallic enclosure does not provide grounding between conduit connections. Use grounding bushings and jumper wires. 5. Once wiring is complete, close lid and tighten bolt until the front lid tab makes contact with the tab on the box, then torque to 3 lb-ft (36 lb-in) minimum. Solar Mounting Solutions 46 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond contact@snapnrack.com Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED (877)

49 Cut Sheet - SSP-T Installation to be completed in accordance with manufacturer's written specifications and installation instructions. See spec sheet or contact manufacturer for detailed material, finishes, and configuration options. Contact manufacturer for detailed layout. Do not scale drawings. Subject to change without notice. 1 11/16" 43.56mm 3" 76.20mm 7/16" 11.87mm Up to 1" Gap Between Panels Without Spanner Plate Unlimited Panel Thickness 1 1/2" 37.34mm 2 3/4" 70.10mm 289 Harrel Street Morrisville, VT Toll Free Phone Toll Free Phone Material: See Spec Sheet Toll Free Fax Toll Free Fax of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic Scale: System 2:3Install 5/1/2015 RECALLED ASG: X EFS: -

50 RSTC Enterprises Inc 2214 Heimstead Road Eau Claire, WI Outdoor Pass thru enclosure: Model R 5 Asphalt/Cedar Roof Systems For AC or DC current ETL Listed and labeled to UL standards Report # CRT-001b Revised March 2012 UL50 Type 3R, 11 Edition Electrical equipment enclosures CSA C22.2 # 94-M91 special purpose enclosures (2006) Basic specifications Material - 18 Gauge G 90 Steel Base/Cover Process - Seamless draw (stamped) Flashing- 15 x 15 Height Cavity- 8 x 9 x 2.5 (162 Cubic inches) Finish- Powder coat (1100 hours salt spray) Assembly: Cavity Base and cover punched for matched assembly Base Flashing pre-punched for roof deck mounting Cavity Base - (5) predetermined dimples for fittings or conduit Base plate: 16 gauge galvanized steel Fastened to base flashing with toggle fastening system Finish Powder coat (1100 hours salt spray) (5) Roof deck knockouts Knockout sizes (3).5, (1).75 and (1)1 Rail - 7 slotted 35mm Ground Installed with steel stud and star nut (5) Position for wire size 14 6 Strain Relief Clip Aluminum riveted installation Hardware pack: 7-1 Truss head screws thread cutting screws 4 - Bonded seal washers # ½ Steel studs /8 steel star nuts 1 Foam gasket seal 1 Installation instructions With 2 circuit AC pass thru kit Kit Part # *** Kit sold separately 48 of 53 MET16-136R Richmond Manor Photo-Voltaic System Install RECALLED