Model Guaranteed Energy Perf Savings Contract F.070203-6

GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE SAVINGS CONTRACT By and Between [Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings COMPANY] and [AGENCY] [Date] Table of Contents RECITALS SECTION DEFINITIONS .2 Section 1.1 Definitions SECTION INCORPORATION .3 Section 2.1 Schedules, Exhibits and Appendices Section 2.2 Other Documents Contractors Proposal in response to the Procurement Solicitation Documents and addenda (Appendix B) Section 1.4 Notwithstanding, the provisions of this Contract shall govern over its attachments in the event of any inconsistencies between the Contract and attachments, and this Contract and the attached Schedules shall govern in the event of any inconsistencies between the Technical Energy Audit and Analysis and the provisions of this Contract.Section 1.4 Energy Management Plan SECTION COMMENCEMENT DATE AND TERMS; INTERIM PERIOD Section 3.1 Commencement Date Section 3.2 Term of Contract; Interim Period SECTION PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR Section 4.1 Energy Savings Guarantee Section 4.2 Review and Reimbursement/Reconciliation Section 4.3 Contractor Compensation and Fees Section 4.4 Annual Excess Savings Section 4.5 Agency Payments Section 4.8 Current Expense SECTION FISCAL FUNDING .8 SECTION SCOPE OF WORK 10 SECTION WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES 11 7.1 Equipment warranties 11 Section 7.2 Liability: 11 Section 7.2 Liability: 11 SECTION TRAINING BY CONTRACTOR 12 SECTION PERMITS AND APPROVALS 12 SECTION 10 PERFORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR 12 SECTION 11 OWNERSHIP 12 Section 11.1 Ownership of Certain Proprietary Property Rights 13 Section 11.2 Ownership of Existing Equipment 13 Section 11.3 Ownership of Installed Equipment 13 Section 11.4 Patent and Copyright 13 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) ii SECTION 12 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 13 SECTION 13 EQUIPMENT SERVICE .13 Section 13.1 Actions by Contractor 13 SECTION 14 UPGRADING OR ALTERING THE EQUIPMENT 14 SECTION 15 PROPERTY/CASUALTY/INSURANCE 14 Section 15.1 Insurance 14 Section 15.2 Damage 15 Section 15.3 Liability 15 SECTION 16 BOND 15 (a) Construction Bond: Contractor shall furnish the Agency a Construction Bond, substantially in the form provided in Exhibit I, in the amount of $[total retrofit costs] The Construction Bond shall remain in effect until the Equipment is accepted by the Agency as provided in Exhibit II (ii) 15 (a) The Agency shall be named as the beneficiary of the bonds Contractor's bonds shall provide that the insurer or bonding company shall pay losses suffered by the Agency directly to the Agency Contractor or its insurer shall provide the Agency 30 days prior written notice that the bond(s) has been renewed together and of any attempt to cancel or to make any other material changes in the status, coverage or scope of the required bond or of Contractor's failure to pay bond premiums The Agency shall not be responsible for any premiums or assessments of the bond(s) 16 Successful, full, and satisfactory completion, including the dates specified between the Agency and Contractor, of the Equipment installation, ongoing performance, consumable supplies and maintenance herein concerned 16 (c) No payments shall be made to Contractor until the performance bond is in place 16 (d) To be acceptable to the Agency as surety for performance bonds, the Surety Company shall: .16 Have a currently valid Certificate of Authority, issued by the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, authorizing it to write surety bonds in the State of Florida 16 Have a currently valid Certificate of Authority issued by the United States Department of Treasury under Sections 9304 to 9308 of Title 31 of the United States Code 16 Be in full compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code .16 Have a minimum Best's Policyholder Rating of A- or Performance Index Rating of VI from Best's Key Rating Guide 16 SECTION 17 EVENTS OF DEFAULT 16 SECTION 18 REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT 17 Section 18.1 Remedies upon Default by Agency 17 Section 18.2 Remedies Upon Default by Contractor 17 In addition to the foregoing remedies, in the event Contractor is in default for a period of days the 17 SECTION 19 ASSIGNMENT 17 Section 19.2 Assignment by Agency 18 SECTION 20 ARBITRATION 18 SECTION 21 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES .18 Section 22.1 Agency Representations 19 Section 22.2 Contractor Representations 19 SECTION 23 MISCELLANEOUS 19 Section 23.1 Waiver Of Liens 19 Section 23.2 Compliance With Law And Standard Practices 19 Section 23.3 Independent Capacity of the Contractor 20 Section 23.4 No Waiver 20 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) iii Section 23.5 Severability 20 Section 23.6 Complete Contract 20 Section 23.7 Further Documents 20 Section 23.8 Applicable Law 20 Section 23.9 Notice 20 Section 23.10 20 Section 23.11 21 INDEX OF SCHEDULES, EXHIBITS, APPENDICES .23 Schedule B Description of Premises; Pre-existing Equipment Inventory 23 Schedule C Energy Saving Guarantee 23 Schedule D Compensation to Contractor 23 Schedule E Baseline Energy Consumption 23 Schedule F Savings Calculation Formulae; Methodology to Adjust Baseline 23 Schedule G Construction and Installation Schedule 23 Schedule H Standards of Comfort 23 Schedule I Contractor's Maintenance Responsibilities 23 Schedule J Agency's Maintenance Responsibilities 23 Schedule K 23 Contractor's Training Responsibilities 23 Schedule L Third Party Financing Agreement .23 EXHIBITS 23 Exhibit I Performance Bond .23 Exhibit II (i) Certificate of AcceptanceTechnical Audit .23 Exhibit II (ii) Certificate of AcceptanceInstalled Equipment 23 Exhibit III Equipment Warranties 23 APPENDICES .23 Appendix A Procurement Solicitation Documents 23 Appendix B Contractor Proposal .23 Appendix C Technical Audit 23 Schedule B Description of Premises; Pre-existing Equipment Inventory 25 Schedule C 26 Energy Saving Guarantee 26 Year 26 Services and Maintenance: Description of Deliverable Cost (annual payments) 27 Year 27 Schedule E Schedule F Schedule G Schedule I Schedule J Baseline Energy Consumption 28 Savings Calculation Formulae; Methodology to Adjust Baseline 32 Construction and Installation Schedule 32 Contractor's Maintenance Responsibilities 34 Agency's Maintenance Responsibilities 34 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) iv Schedule L Third Party Financing Agreement .34 Schedule K 36 Schedule L Third Party Financing Agreement 37 Exhibit IPerformance Bond 38 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) v GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE SAVINGS CONTRACT This Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract (the “Contract”) is made and entered into as of the day last executed below, at _, in the County of _, State of Florida, by and between guaranteed energy performance savings Company, ("Company"), having its principal offices at _, and ("Agency") with its principal offices at _, for the purpose of installing certain energy saving equipment, , and providing other services designed to save energy for the Agency's property and buildings RECITALS WHEREAS, Agency [describe ownership interest, e.g owns and operates] the Facilities, and is in need of energy saving equipment and services designed to save energy and associated energy costs at its property and buildings (“Facilities”) and requires that the operating cost savings of such energy saving equipment and services will meet or exceed the costs of energy conservation measures; and WHEREAS, Company has developed or become knowledgeable about certain procedures for controlling energy consumption through the use of technical energy audits and engineering analyses and devices, installed and maintained at the Facilities, and has guaranteed to Agency that it will install energy saving equipment for an annual savings that will meet or exceed total annual contract payments, and WHEREAS, Company has made an assessment of the energy consumption characteristics of the Facilities and existing Equipment described in Schedule B, which Agency has approved WHEREAS, Agency desires to retain Company to purchase, install and service certain energy efficiency equipment of the type or class described in Schedule A, attached hereto and made part hereof, and to provide other services for the purpose of achieving energy cost reductions within it’s Facilities, as more fully set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Company has guaranteed to Agency that it will install energy saving equipment for a cost that will not exceed Agency’s Baseline Energy Consumption reflected on Schedule E, as of Commencement Date, and WHEREAS, Agency desires to compensate Company for its services based upon the value of energy and operations savings that are obtained; and WHEREAS, Agency is authorized under the laws of the State of Florida to enter into this Contract for the purposes set forth herein NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Agency and Company hereto covenant and agree as follows: Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) SECTION DEFINITIONS Section 1.1 Definitions The following terms have the meanings specified below unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Agency" means the State of Florida, a municipality, or a political subdivision thereof, which has entered into this Contract, or any governmental entity succeeding to the powers and duties of any of the foregoing pursuant to law or governmental reorganization “Annual Reconciliation” means a determination pursuant to Section 4, as to whether a shortfall in annual energy cost savings or an excess in annual energy cost savings exists based on the provisions of Company’s written energy savings guarantee reflected in Schedule C (Energy Savings Guarantee) with savings calculated according to Schedule F (Savings Calculation Formula) “Annual Excess Savings” means, pursuant to Sec 489.145 (3)(d)(2), Florida Statutes, the amount of any actual annual savings that exceed total annual contract payments made by the Agency for the Contract for such calendar year “Baseline Energy Consumption” means the Agency’s Baseline Energy Consumption reflected on Schedule E, which shall include energy consumption for each month of the calendar year preceding the initial contract year “Company” means the guaranteed energy performance savings Company from whom Agency has ordered or with whom Agency has contracted for the commodities and services under this Contract “Commencement Date” means date of receipt by Company of Agency’s Certificate of Acceptance to Company under this Contract, and the Lender makes payment, if applicable, under Schedule L "Energy Conservation Measure" or “ECM” means the measures actually being undertaken by the Company under this Contract, more specifically delineated in Exhibits A, I and/or K, and can include, but is not limited to any other items listed in Sec 489.145 (3) (b), Florida Statutes "Energy Cost Savings" means a measured reduction in the cost of fuel, and energy consumption, and stipulated operation and maintenance costs, if applicable, created from the implementation of the Energy Conservation Measures when compared with an established baseline for the previous cost of fuel, and energy consumption, and stipulated operation and maintenance costs, pursuant to Sec 489.145(3) (c), Florida Statutes “Equipment” means all items of property described in the Schedule of Equipment to be Installed (Schedule A) and any other items of property pursuant to Sec 489.145(3) (b), Florida Statutes “Equipment Group” means the Equipment listed in a particular Schedule A, Equipment to be Installed by Company An Equipment Group may not be smaller than an auditable unit nor greater than a Facility With respect to each Equipment Group this Contract, together with the Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) Agency Certificate of Acceptance, and the fully executed Description of Facilities relating thereto, shall constitute a separate contract relating to such Equipment Group With respect to any Equipment Group, the payment due from Agency to either the Company, or a Lender under any Financing Agreement, on each Payment date is shown in the Schedule D, Compensation, or Schedule L, Financing Agreement, completed for such Equipment Group “Facilities” means the state-owned Facilities as described in the first paragraph of this Contract and reflected on Schedule B A Facility must be a distinct auditable unit, measurable by the FEMP standards referenced in Section 4.2 “Fiscal Year” means [insert fiscal period used by Agency for its financial accounting and budgeting purposes.] “Guarantee” means the Company’s Energy Savings Guarantee reflected on Schedule C, whereby the Company guarantees that the Energy Cost Savings will meet or exceed the costs of the Energy Conservation Measures Each funded Equipment Group shall constitute a Transaction for purposes of the Guarantee "Interim Period” means the period from contract execution until the Commencement Date (See Sec 3.1) “Legally Available Funds” means funds duly appropriated or otherwise legally available for the purpose of making payments under this Contract “Non-Appropriation” means the failure of an appropriation or availability of the Governing body of Agency or the Legislature to appropriate money for any Fiscal Year sufficient for the continued performance by Agency of all of Agency 's obligations under this Contract as evidenced by the passage of a final budget which does not include funding sufficient to pay all payments due “Parties” means both the Agency and the Company collectively “Savings Calculation Formula” means the Company’s Savings Calculation Formula reflected on Schedule F, which is based on the life cycle cost calculations provided in Section 255.255, Florida Statutes “State Agency” means - each state department, departmental unit described in Section 20.04, Florida Statutes, commission, regional planning agency, board, district, and authority “Technical Energy Audit” means, pursuant to Section 489.145(4)(b), Florida Statutes, a report attached as Appendix C hereto, that summarizes the costs associated with of the Energy Conservation Measures and provides an estimate of the amount of the Energy Cost Savings “Term”: the term of this Contract shall commence on the date of execution by the Parties and shall be automatically renewed yearly, on each Fiscal Year, through and including _[up to twenty (20)] years conditioned upon Legally Available Funds SECTION INCORPORATION Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) Section 2.1 Schedules, Exhibits and Appendices Company has prepared and Agency has approved and accepted the Schedules as set forth below, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part of this Contract by reference Schedules Schedule A Schedule B Schedule C Schedule D Schedule) Schedule E Schedule F Schedule G Schedule H Schedule I Schedule J Schedule K Schedule L Equipment to be Installed by Company Description of Facilities; Pre-Existing Equipment Inventory Energy Savings Guarantee Deliverables and Compensation to Company (Deliverables and Payment Baseline Energy Consumption Savings Calculation Formula; Methodology to Adjust Baseline Construction and Installation Schedule Standards of Comfort Company’s Maintenance Responsibilities Agency’s Maintenance Responsibilities Company’s Training Responsibilities Financing Agreement Exhibits Exhibit I Exhibit II (i) Exhibit II (ii) Exhibit III Exhibit IV Performance Bond/Construction Bond Certificate of Audit Acceptance -Technical Audit Certificate of Acceptance Installed Equipment Equipment Warranties Corporate Guarantee Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Procurement Solicitation Documents Company Proposal Technical Energy Audit Section 2.2 Other Documents This Contract incorporates herein and makes a part hereof the following documents, listed in their order of precedence in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of any of the contract documents as follows: 1- This Contract 2- All remaining Schedules and Exhibits, incorporated herein 3- Company’s Technical Audit approved pursuant to Section 1.4 (Appendix C) 4- Company’s Proposal in response to the Procurement Solicitation Documents and addenda (Appendix B) Section 2.3 Energy Management Plan Company has, under separate agreement, submitted the complete Technical Energy Audit and analysis of the Premises attached as Appendix C and dated , which have been approved and accepted by Agency as set forth in Exhibit II (i) (Certificate of Audit Acceptance Technical Audit) The audit includes all energy conservation measures agreed upon by the parties SECTION COMMENCEMENT DATE AND TERMS; INTERIM PERIOD Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) Section 3.1 Commencement Date Each Equipment Group in each Facility shall have its own individual Commencement Date which shall be the first day of the month after the month in which all schedules are in final form and accepted by Agency and Company shall have delivered a notice to Agency that it has installed and commenced operating all of the Equipment in the Equipment Group in accordance with the provisions of Schedule G (Construction and Installation Schedule); and Agency has inspected and accepted said installation and operation as evidenced by the Certificate of Acceptance Installed Equipment as set forth in Exhibit II (ii) Agency’s obligation begins to accrue for service and maintenance under this Contract as set forth in Schedule D (Deliverables and Compensation to Company) on [mm/dd/yyyy] _pursuant to Schedule D or Schedule L (Financing Agreement), if applicable, from the Commencement Date Section 3.2 Term of Contract; Interim Period Subject to the following sentence, the term of this Contract shall be one year, automatically renewable yearly for [up to twenty (20)] years measured beginning with the Commencement Date (Term) Nonetheless, the Contract shall be effective and binding upon the parties immediately upon its execution, and the period from contract execution until the Commencement Date shall be known as the "Interim Period" Savings calculations begin upon Agency acceptance, as evidenced by delivery of Exhibit II(ii) Savings during the Interim Period will be included in the initial savings calculations under Schedule F The initial year of the Term shall commence as of the Commencement Date and expire on the last day of the Fiscal Year Subsequent renewal years of the Term shall be based on the Fiscal Year For the purpose of calculating the amount of actual Energy Cost Savings achieved at the Facilities, the Annual Reconciliation Date for this Contract shall be December 31 of each year that the Contract is in effect For Equipment procured by the Agency from Company during a year, annual Energy Cost Savings shall be prorated for that one year to make it coincide with the next December 31 SECTION PAYMENTS TO COMPANY Section 4.1 Energy Savings Guarantee Company has formulated and provided a written Guarantee that the Energy Cost Savings will meet or exceed the costs of the Energy Conservation Measures pursuant to Section 489.145(4)(c), Florida Statutes, and that the amount of any actual annual savings meet or exceed total annual contract payments made by the agency for the contract pursuant to Section 489.145 (3)(d)(2), Florida Statutes The Guarantee is attached as Schedule C, providing the annual level of Energy Cost Savings to be achieved as a result of the Energy Conservation Measures provided for in this Contract and in accordance with the Savings Calculation Formula as set forth in Schedule F, which is calculated in compliance with Florida law The Guarantee is set forth in annual increments for the term of the Contract as specified in Schedule C and has been structured so as to be sufficient to cover any and all annual payments required to be made by the Agency as set forth in Schedule D (Compensation to Company) and, if applicable, Schedule L (Financing Agreement) Section 4.2 Review and Reimbursement/Reconciliation Section 4.2.1 Review and Reimbursement/Reconciliation Pursuant to Sec 489.145(5)(e), Florida Statutes, the Company is required to provide to the Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) Schedule H Standards of Comfort The Equipment will be maintained and operated in a manner that will provide the Standards of Comfort for heating, cooling, hot water, and lighting as described below: Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 33 Schedule I Company's Maintenance Responsibilities Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 34 Schedule J Agency's Maintenance Responsibilities Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 35 Schedule K Company's Training Responsibilities Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 36 Schedule L Financing Agreement [Substantially in the form attached] Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 37 Exhibit I Performance Bond [Substantially in the form attached] PERFORMANCE BOND THIS BOND IS ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED ON THE FULL AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT: that , , , , as Principal, hereinafter called Company, and, (SURETY NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER) as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Department of Management Services of the State of Florida as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as herein below defined, in the amount of () for the payment whereof Company and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents WHEREAS, Company has by written agreement dated, entered into a contract with Owner for , , , Project Number in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by , , ,, which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Company shall promptly and faithfully perform said Contract and all obligations thereunder, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect The Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or extension of time made by the Owner Whenever Company shall be, and declared by Owner to be in default under the Contract, the Owner having performed Owner's obligations thereunder, the surety may promptly remedy the default, in accordance with Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, or shall promptly 1) Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, or 2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsible bidder or, if the Owner elects, upon determination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the lowest responsible bidder, arrange for a Contract between such bidder and Owner, and make available as work progresses (even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults under the Contract or Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the Contract price; but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof The term "balance of the Contract price", as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by Owner to Company under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by Owner to Company No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other than the Owner named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Owner The time within which the Owner can institute an action on this bond against the Surety or Company shall be determined by the time periods of Section 95.11(3)(c), Florida Statutes SIGNED AND SEALED THIS Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 38 (Signature of Witness) (Signature of Company) (Seal) (Signature of Witness) (Signature of Attorney-In-Fact) (Seal) (Type Name) (Signature of Witness) (Signature of Florida Resident Agent) (Type Name & Date of Birth) Power of Attorney attached hereto Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 39 NOTES CONCERNING SURETY AND EXECUTION A SURETY COMPANY REQUIREMENTS To be acceptable to the Agency, A Surety Company shall comply with all of the requirements of the Contract B EXECUTION OF BOND Enter the Surety Company's name and address on each copy of the Bond in the space provided Enter the Effective Date of the Contract in the space provided on each copy of the Bond Enter the date of execution on each copy of the Bond in the space provided This date must be the same as the date shown on the Contract Have each copy of the Bond signed by the same person that signed the Contract on behalf of the Company Type in that person's name and title in the place provided on each copy of the Bond, and have one other individual witness that person's signature on each copy of the Bond Also, have the Company's Corporate Seal affixed to each copy of the Bond beside that person's signature (No Facsimiles are acceptable) Have each copy of the Bond signed by the person authorized to sign on behalf of the Surety Company Type in that person's name in the place provided on each copy of the Bond, and have one other individual witness that person's signature on each copy of the Bond Also, have the Surety Company's Corporate Seal affixed to each copy of the Bond beside that person's signature (No Facsimiles are acceptable) Have each copy of the Bond signed by a Florida Resident Agent (Reference Chapters 624.425 and 624.426 of the Florida Statutes) Type in that person's name and Social Security number in the place provided on each copy of the Bond and have one other individual witness that person's signature on each copy of the Bond This may be the same person indicated in B.5 above, if this person is a Florida Resident Agent and is also authorized to sign on behalf of the Surety Company as Attorney-In-Fact Each copy of the Bond must have a Power of Attorney attached indicating that the person in B.5 above is authorized to sign on behalf of the Surety Company Each copy of the Power of Attorney must have the Surety Company's Corporate Seal and a Notary Seal either manually affixed or they may utilize facsimile reproductions of the same If the date of execution of the Power of Attorney is not the same as the date shown on the Contract, then the Power of Attorney must be certified to still be in effect on the Effective Date of the Contract 10 If the Bond is being backed by the Small Business Administration, then a certified true and correct copy of the Surety Bond Guarantee Agreement, SBA Form 990, must be attached to each copy of the Bond Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 40 Exhibit II (i) Certificate of Acceptance Technical Audit Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 41 Exhibit II (ii) Certificate of Acceptance-Installed Equipment I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting officer of the Agency identified below and, with respect to the above-referenced Equipment Schedule dated _, to the Contract dated as of _, by and between the Agency and _ ("Company"), represent and warrant that: 1.The equipment described in Schedule A purchased from [Company] , and properly invoiced, has been delivered and installed in accordance with the Agency's Specifications, is in good working order and is fully operational and properly functioning and has been fully accepted by Agency on the _ day of _, _ Agency certifies that it has inspected the installation and operation of the Equipment listed on Schedule A, pursuant to Contract Section 3.1 and that it finds the Equipment listed on Schedule A is fully and properly functioning AGENCY: Signature: _ Title: _ Date: Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 42 Exhibit III Equipment Warranties Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 43 Exhibit IV Unconditional Corporate Guarantee Guaranty Agreement By [Guarantor] This Guaranty Agreement (the “Guaranty”), dated effective as of , is made and entered into by , a corporation (“Guarantor”) WHEREAS, [guaranteed energy performance savings company] (the “Company”), and (the “Agency”), have entered into or are contemplating entering into an Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract(referred to herein as the “Contract”); and Guarantor will directly or indirectly benefit from the transactions to be entered into between Company and Agency NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of Agency entering into the Contract, Guarantor hereby covenants and agrees as follows: GUARANTY Subject to the provisions hereof, (a) Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees the timely payment when due of the obligations of Company to pay for any shortfalls of guaranteed energy savings (the “Obligations”) to Agency under the Contract, and (b) to the extent that Company shall fail to pay any Obligations, Guarantor shall promptly pay to Agency the amount due on Agency’s demand therefor This Guaranty shall constitute a guarantee of payment and not of collection The liability of Guarantor under the Guaranty shall be subject to the following: (a) Guarantor’s liability hereunder shall be and is specifically limited to payments of the Obligations expressly required to be made under the Contract (even if such payments are deemed to be damages) and, except to the extent specifically provided in the Contract, in no event shall Guarantor be subject hereunder to consequential, exemplary, equitable, loss of profits, punitive, tort, or any other damages, costs, or attorney’s fees; and (b) the aggregate amount covered by this Guaranty shall not exceed the total equal to the amount of the Guarantee during the remaining term of the Guarantee Period as reflected in Schedule C, Energy Savings Guarantee, incorporated in the ESCO Contract DEMANDS AND NOTICE If Company fails or refuses to pay any Obligations, whether or not such obligations are the subject of a bona fide dispute pursuant to the underlying Contract, Agency shall notify Company in writing of the manner in which Company has failed to pay and demand that payment be made by Company If Company’s failure or refusal to pay continues for a period of fifteen (15) days after the date of Agency’s notice to Company, and Agency has elected to exercise its rights under this Guaranty, Agency shall make a demand upon Guarantor (hereinafter referred to as a “Payment Demand”) A Payment Demand shall be in writing and shall contain a copy of Agency’s demand that payment be made by Company and a specific statement that Agency is calling upon Guarantor to pay under this Guaranty A Payment Demand satisfying the foregoing requirements shall be required with respect to Obligations before Guarantor is required to pay such Obligations hereunder and shall Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 44 be deemed sufficient notice to Guarantor that it must pay the Obligations A single written Payment Demand shall be effective as to any specific default during the continuance of such default, until Company or Guarantor has cured such default, and additional written demands concerning such default shall not be required until such default is cured The Guarantor shall not be required to make any inquiry, inspection or investigation in connection therewith REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Guarantor represents and warrants that: (a) it is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of and has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and carry out the terms and provisions of the Guaranty; (b) no authorization, approval, consent or order of, or registration or filing with, any court or other governmental body having jurisdiction over Guarantor is required on the part of Guarantor for the execution and delivery of this Guaranty; and (c) this Guaranty, when executed and delivered, will constitute a valid and legally binding agreement of Guarantor, except as the enforceability of this Guaranty may be limited by the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity The Agency shall have the right to require the Company to appoint a successor or alternative instrument supporting Company’s Guarantee, acceptable to the Agency, in the event of any one or more of the following circumstances, uncorrected for more than thirty (30) days: entry of an order for relief under Title 11 of the United States Code; the making by Guarantor of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; the appointment of a general receiver or trustee in bankruptcy of Guarantor’s business or property; or action by Guarantor under any state insolvency or similar law for the purpose of its bankruptcy, reorganization, or liquidation; unless within the specified thirty (30) day period, Guarantor (including its receiver or trustee in bankruptcy) provides to Agency adequate assurances, reasonably acceptable to Agency, of its continuing ability and willingness to fulfill its obligations under this Guaranty SETOFFS AND COUNTERCLAIMS Without limiting Guarantor’s own defenses and rights hereunder, Guarantor represents and warrants that its obligations to make payments pursuant to a Payment Demand shall not be subject to or limited by any rights, setoffs, counterclaims and other defenses to which Company or any other affiliate of Guarantor is or may be entitled to arising from or out of the Contract, except for defenses arising out of the bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution or liquidation of Company, provided however, that Agency agrees that Guarantor shall be entitled to recover any payments made by Guarantor to Agency pursuant to a Payment Demand if, as a result of a resolution of any bona fide dispute under the Contract concerning such payment or the Obligations, it is finally determined that Agency was not entitled to receive such payment or make such Payment Demand, and Agency agrees that it shall make promptly repay such amounts to Guarantor, pursuant to Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, after the date of Guarantor’s notice to Agency that such repayment is due An Agency shall not be liable for such payment to both the Guarantor and the Company arising from the same dispute AMENDMENT OF GUARANTY No term or provision of this Guaranty shall Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 45 be amended, modified, altered, waived or supplemented except in a writing signed by Guarantor and Agency WAIVERS AND TERMINATION Guarantor hereby waives (a) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty; (b) presentment and demand concerning the liabilities of Guarantor, except as expressly hereinabove set forth; and (c) any right to require that any action or proceeding be brought against Company or any other person, or except as expressly hereinabove set forth, to require that Agency seek enforcement of any performance against Company or any other person, prior to any action against Guarantor under the terms hereof Except as to applicable statutes of limitation, no delay of Agency in the exercise of, or failure to exercise, any rights hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such rights, a waiver of any other rights or a release of Guarantor from any obligations hereunder Guarantor consents to the renewal, compromise, extension, acceleration or other changes in the time of payment of or other changes in the terms of the Obligations, or any part thereof or any changes or modifications to the terms of the Contract This Guaranty shall terminate on _ 12:00 midnight eastern standard time Guarantor may terminate this Guaranty by providing written notice of such termination to Agency and upon the effectiveness of such termination, Guarantor shall have no further liability hereunder except as provided by the last sentence of this paragraph No such termination shall be effective until the appointment of a successor or alternative instrument supporting Company’s Guarantee, or until all Obligations of the Company have been fulfilled No such termination shall affect Guarantor’s liability with respect to any Transaction (as defined in the Contract) entered into prior to the time the termination is effective, which Transaction shall remain guaranteed pursuant to the terms of this Guaranty NOTICE Any Payment Demand, notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any party to another (herein collectively called “Notice”) shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by telegram or telecopier, as follows: To Guarantor: To Agency: Notice given by personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt Notice given by telegram or telecopier shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during the recipient’s normal business hours, or at the beginning of the recipient’s next business day after receipt if not received during the recipient’s normal business hours All Notices by telegram or telecopier shall be confirmed promptly after transmission in writing by certified mail or personal delivery Any party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving notice as provided above of such change of address ASSIGNMENT Neither Guarantor nor Agency shall assign this Guaranty without the express written consent of the other party MISCELLANEOUS THIS GUARANTY SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 46 GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA This Guaranty shall be binding upon Guarantor, its successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Agency, its successors and assigns The Guaranty embodies the entire agreement and understanding between Guarantor and Agency and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof The headings in this Guaranty are for purposes of reference only, and shall not affect the meaning hereof IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has executed this Guaranty on , but it is effective as of the date first above written [GUARANTOR] By: _ Name: Title: Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 47 ... Exhibit IPerformance Bond 38 Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) v GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE SAVINGS CONTRACT This Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings. .. Company Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 24 Schedule B Description of Facilities; Pre-existing Equipment Inventory Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model. .. both parties Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03) 31 Schedule G Construction and Installation Schedule Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Model 1.0 (07/02/03)