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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)
RFA NO. SOLAR-2022
NOTE: If you download this RFA from the Department of Commerce website, you are
responsible for regularly checking the Program Website listed in RFA SECTION 2.1 RFA
COORDINATOR in order for your organization to receive any RFA amendments or
Applicant questions/agency answers.
PROJECT TITLE: Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings-Solar
APPLICATION DUE: May 25, 2022 at4pm, Pacific Time, Olympia, WA
ESTIMATED TIME PERIOD FOR CONTRACT: October 2022— March 2024
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY: This procurement is open to those Applicants which satisfy the
minimum qualifications stated herein and are available for work in Washington State.
CONTENTSOF THE REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS:
1. Introduction
2. General Information for Applicants
3. Application Contents
4. Evaluation and Award
5. Exhibits
a. Certifications and Assurances
b. Diverse Business Inclusion Plan
c. Workers'Rights Certification
d. Grant Contract Template with General Terms and Conditions
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................5
1.1 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND..........................................................................................5
1.2 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK.................................................................................5
1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................6
1.4 FUNDING............................................................................................................................7
1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE..............................................................................................8
1.6 CONTRACTING WITH CURRENT OR FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES .................................8
1.7 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................8
1.8 ADA....................................................................................................................................9
2. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS..........................................................................10
2.1 RFA COORDI NATOR........................................................................................................10
2.2 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES ...............................................10
2.3 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE...................................................................................10
2.4 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................11
2.5 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE .............................................11
2.6 REVISIONS TO THE RFA ..................................................................................................12
2.7 DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN............................................................................12
2.8 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD.....................................................................................................12
2.9 COMPLAINT PROCESS ....................................................................................................12
2.10 RESPONSIVENESS ..........................................................................................................13
2.11 MOST FAVORABLE TERMS..............................................................................................13
2.12 CONTRACT GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS................................................................13
2.13 COSTS TO PROPOSE.......................................................................................................13
2.14 NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT......................................................................................13
2.15 REJECTION OF APPLICATIONS .......................................................................................14
2.16 COMMITMENT OF FUNDS................................................................................................14
2.17 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT ..................................................................................................14
2.18 INSURANCE COVERAGE..................................................................................................14
3. APPLICATION CONTENTS ......................................................................................................15
3.1 APPLICATION CONTENTS................................................................................................15
4. EVALUATI ON AND CONTRACT AWARD..................................................................................17
4.1 EVALUATION PROCEDURE..............................................................................................17
4.2 EVALUATION BREAKDOWN.............................................................................................17
4.3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED...................................................................18
4.4 NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS ......................................................................................18
4.5 DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS .............................................................18
4.6 PROTEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................................18
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4.7 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.............................................................................................19
5. RFA EXHIBITS.........................................................................................................................21
Exhibit A Certifications and Assurances..................................................................................21
Exhibit B Diverse Business Inclusion Plan...............................................................................21
Exhibit C Workers' Rights Certification....................................................................................21
Exhibit D Grant Contract Format with General Terms and Conditions........................................21
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called "COMMERCE," is initiating this
Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications from eligible entities to fund installations of solar
retrofits for eligible public buildings.
The Washington State Legislature created the program to provide solely for grants to be awarded in
competitive rounds to local agencies, public higher education institutions, school districts, federally-
recognized Tribal governments, and state agencies for projects that involve the purchase and
installation of solar energy systems, including solar modules and inverters, with a preference for
products manufactured in Washington.
COMMERCE intends to award one or multiple contract(s)to provide the services described in this RFA.
This RFA includes program guidelines and requirements and instructions for applying. Read the entire
RFA carefully, and refer to these sections for key information:
• Section 1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS lists the qualifications that must be met for an
application to be considered. Ensure the application clearly articulates how the project meets
minimum qualifications.
• Section 1.4 FUNDING describes the total funding available, applicant match funding
requirements, and maximum grant amounts.
• Section 3.1 APPLICATION CONTENTS includes a list of required attachments for the
application. All attachments must be submitted according to the instructions. Materials cannot
be accepted after the application deadline. The application questions can be found at the
ZoomGrants link listed in Section 2.4 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS.
• Section 4.2 EVALUATION BREAKDOWN describes how applications that meet minimum
qualifications will be evaluated, with weighting of various criteria.
• Section 2.1 RFA COORDINATOR explains the process for asking questions.
1.2 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK
The primary purpose of grants funded under this solicitation must be to install net-metered solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to publicly-owned facilities, which result in cost savings for a
public entity from onsite energy production.
To align with state and local policy goals, including the Washington State Energy Strategy,
COMMERCE is prioritizing projects that meet the following criteria:
• Projects with shorter calculated payback period
• Projects that provide more than the minimum required match
• Applicant has not received funding for solar from this program previously
• Projects that use modules or inverters manufactured in Washington. Please see the program
website for submissions from Washington manufacturers of solar PV equipment. Note:
Commerce's ability to prioritize these projects may be affected by further review by the World
Trade Organization.'
• Projects with lower cost per watt
• Projects that demonstrate community input and benefits
• Projects located in certain Priority Communities (see Section 1.7 DEFINITIONS).
These goals are reflected in the scoring criteria described in Section 4.2 EVALUATION BREAKDOWN.
A project is still eligible to apply to this grant if it does not intend to or is unable to accomplish one or all
of these program goals.
All project costs must be necessary for and directly connected to the acquisition and installation of the
solar array.
See https://www.wto.org/english/tratop a/dispu a/cases a/ds510 e.htm
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Examples of eligible, reimbursable expenditures include:
• Solar technology and construction materials
• Solar electrical connectivity, inverters, etc.
• Personnel costs for permitting, project management, and procurement of services necessary
to the completion of project objectives.
• Personnel costs for site design, preparation, installation, and commissioning.
Examples of ineligible, non-reimbursable expenditures include:
• Purchase or rental of real estate
• Construction or general maintenance of buildings and parking facilities
• New paving and landscaping
• Maintenance costs
• Studies or research
• Surveys
• Batteries or other energy storage infrastructure
1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applications that do not clearly meet or exceed all minimum qualifications listed below will be
disqualified and will not be scored.
Applicant qualifications:
• Applicants must be public entities in the state of Washington, such as:
o Local agencies, including any city,town, county, special district,municipal corporation,
agency, port district or authority, political subdivision of any type or any other entity or
authority of local government in corporate form or otherwise.
o Public higher education institutions
o K-12 public school districts
o State agencies
o Federally-recognized Tribal governments
• Applicants must be in good standing with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
requirements, including with the Department of Commerce.
• Applicants must be licensed to do business in the state of Washington or submit a statement
of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of
being selected as the Apparently Successful Grantee.
• Applicants must be responsive to communications from Commerce. Failure to reply by
specified deadlines may result in elimination.
• Applicants may submit unlimited qualifying applications.
Project Qualifications:
• The project must be located at an existing facility owned by an eligible applicant and located in
Washington State. An existing facility is defined as a building or facility that has a certificate of
occupancy issued by the application deadline.
• A project is defined as a solar electric system installed at a single location and either
interconnected with a single meter or installed on a single building. Each project must be
submitted on a separate application.
• Projects may not replace an existing solar electric system.
• Projects are proposed to be net-metered with the serving electrical utility.
• Project equipment is proposed to be owned by the applicant.
• The maximum project size is 100kW AC. The minimum project size is 20kW AC, or 10kW AC
for Priority Communities as described in Section 1.7 DEFINITIONS.
• Projects must include energy production monitoring capabilities
• Projects must have a calculated payback of less than 35 years, using a statewide average
electricity rate of$0.0941/kWh.
Application requirements:
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• Applications must be submitted through the process determined by Commerce.
• Applications must be received by the due date specified by Commerce.
• All application materials must be submitted in the format required by Commerce.
• Answers and attachments must not exceed the length specified in the RFA or in the application
instructions. Content that exceeds the length limitations will not be considered.
• Applications must include:
o All materials and information listed in the application instructions
o A complete and accurate application
o A completed and signed Certification of Organization Official
• Applicants must be responsive to communications from Commerce. Failure to reply by
specified deadlines may result in elimination from consideration.
1.4 FUNDING
Currently up to $ $1,261,355.92 of funding is available from the Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings
program(formerly called Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants) as authorized in the Enacted 2021 Capital
Budget Substitute House Bill 1080 Sections 1022 and 1065. This amount reflects the deduction of the
3% administrative costs as approved by the Office of Financial Management.
Additional funds may be available through other sources including but not limited to:
• State funds available from previous grant rounds
• Additional funding as authorized by the legislature
• Future federal funding distributed to COMMERCE (Funds that are from a federal source will
have additional requirements.)
This funding cannot supplant or replace funds already committed to the project. Commerce will not fund
projects beyond 100% of project costs.
Any contract awarded as a result of this competitive process is contingent upon no successful process
protests. Any contract awarded as a result of this procurement is contingent upon the availability of
funding.
At least 20% of funds will be awarded to projects in Small Cities and Towns (see Section 1.7
DEFINITIONS). The maximum award is $250,000 per applicant. There is no minimum award amount.
Applications exceeding the maximum allowable award will be considered non-responsive and will not
be evaluated. The same applicant entity can apply for more than one award with the combined
maximum totaling no more than $250,000.
Minimum Match Requirements
Projects must provide 50% of the total project cost(leverage ratio of 1:1)from other, non-state
sources. Total project cost for this purpose excludes any contingency funds. Applicant match funds
do not need to be secured prior to application, but must be secured before the contract is executed.
Certain projects are eligible for a reduced match requirement (see Section 1.7 DEFINTIONS for
details):
• Projects located in:
o Highly Impacted Communities
o Lower Income Communities
o Rural Communities
• Projects of federally recognized Tribal governments
These projects must provide 33% of the total project cost(leverage ratio of 1:2)from other, non-state
sources. If a project does not meet the minimum match amount, Commerce will adjust the budget to
meet the minimum match amount. If the project is selected, Commerce will adjust the award to meet
the minimum match requirements.
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1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of any contract resulting from this RFA is tentatively scheduled to begin on
or about September 2022 and to end prior to December 2024. Amendments extending the period of
performance, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of the COMMERCE.
The period of performance includes up to 18 months for construction and a minimum of 12 months
Measurement and Verification. Longer construction timelines may be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
Projects must not begin (be under construction contract) until award letters are received by
COMMERCE.
During construction, grantees will be required to submit quarterly reports. During Measurement and
Verification, no quarterly reports are required.
COMMERCE reserves the right to extend the contract for two one-year periods.
1.6 CONTRACTING WITH CURRENT OR FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES
Specific restrictions apply to contracting with current or former state employees pursuant to chapter
42.52 of the Revised Code of Washington. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the
requirements prior to submitting an application that includes current or former state employees.
1.7 DEFINITIONS
Definitions for the purposes of this RFA include:
Apparent Successful Grantee: The Applicant(s) selected as the entity to perform the anticipated
services, subject to completion of contract negotiations and execution of a written contract.
Applicant: Individual, organization, or other entity that submits an application in order to attain a grant
contract with COMMERCE.
Application: A formal offer submitted in response to this solicitation.
Calculated Payback: The total project cost, excluding contingency, divided by the annual value of
energy produced, using a statewide average electricity rate of$0.0941/kWh. Energy production beyond
the annual usage at the relevant meters will not be included. ESCOs should use calculated energy
production estimates, rather than guaranteed.
COMMERCE or AGENCY: The Department of Commerce is the agency of the state of Washington
that is issuing this RFA.
Cost per Watt:The total project cost, excluding contingency, divided by AC system capacity.
Federally Recognized Tribal Governments: The government of any federally recognized Indian Tribe
whose traditional lands and territories included parts of Washington, designated subdivisions and
agencies (such as a Tribal Housing Authority), or any other entities or authorities of a federally
recognized Tribal government in corporate form or otherwise.
Grantee: Applicant whose application has been accepted by COMMERCE and is awarded a fully
executed, written grant contract.
Highly Impacted Communities: For the purposes of this grant, a Highly Impacted Community is a
census tract with an overall rank of 9 or 10 on the Environmental Health Disparities V 1.1 tool created
by Washington Department of Health, or any census tract with Tribal lands, as listed in the
Environmental Health Disparities tool.
Lower-income Communities: A city, county, or Tribal Area with an area median income less than
80% of State Median Income (currently equivalent to $59,020), according to the American Community
Survey 5-year estimates. Use the median income of the incorporated city in which the project is located,
or the county if the project is located outside of an incorporated city.Tribes may instead use the median
income of Tribal Areas (Reservations and Off-Reservation Trust Lands), as defined in the American
Community Survey, for projects that are located in these areas.
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Request for Applications (RFA): Formal procurement document in which a service or need is
identified but no specific method to achieve it has been chosen. The purpose of a RFA is to permit the
applicant community to suggest various approaches to meet the need at a given funding level.
Priority Communities: Commerce has identified these communities that will receive priority
consideration and that are eligible for reduced match:
• Highly Impacted Communities: A census tract with an overall rank of 9 or 10 on the
Environmental Health Disparities V 1.1 tool created by Washington Department of Health, or
any census tract with Tribal lands, as listed in the Envi ronmental Health Disparities tool.
• Lower Income Communities: A city, county, or Tribal Area with an area median income less
than 80% of State Median Income (currently equivalent to $59,020), according to the American
Community Survey 5-year estimates. Use the median income of the incorporated city in which
the project is located, or the county if the project is located outside of an incorporated city.
Tribes may instead use the median income of Tribal Areas (Reservations and Off-Reservation
Trust Lands), as defined in the American Community Survey, for projects that are located in
these areas.
• Rural Communities: Projects not located in a city or town that has a population of greater than
50,000 inhabitants and the urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town, as
defined by the USDA Rural Energy Pilot Program.
• Projects of federally recognized Tribal governments (see definition above).
Small Cities and Towns: At least 20% of funds will be awarded to projects located in small cities and
towns. To qualify, the project must be located within an incorporated city or town with a population of
5,000 or less. Commerce will use the Office of Financial Management official population estimates as
published on November 30, 2021 to determine population eligibility. Grantees who believe the location
of the project qualifies but is not included on this list may provide explanation in the narrative of the
project. For more information on the official population estimates: https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-
data-research/population-demographics/popu lation-estimates/april-1-offici al-population-estimates
Total Project Cost: All eligible costs to complete the proposed project except any contingency funds,
including but not limited to labor, project management, materials, sales tax, etc.
Vulnerable Communities: population groups that are more likely to be at higher risk for poor health
outcomes in response to environmental harms, including but is not limited to racial or ethnic minorities,
low-income populations, populations disproportionately impacted by environmental harms, and
populations of workers experiencing environmental harms.
1.8 ADA
COMMERCE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Prospective Applicants may
contact the RFA Coordinator to receive this Request for Applications in Braille or on tape.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
2.1 RFA COORDINATOR
The RFA Coordinator is the sole point of contact in COMMERCE for this procurement. All
communication between the Applicant and COMMERCE upon release of this RFA shall be with the
RFA Coordinator, as follows:
Name Jill Eikenhorst
E-Mail Address energyretrofits@commerce.wa.gov
Program Website https://www.commerce.wa.qov/growing-the-economy/energy/solar-
rq ants/
Applicant questions must be sent by email to the RFA coordinator. Questions and Answers will be
posted to the program website periodically through the date listed in Section 2.2 ESTIMATED
SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES.
Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on COMMERCE. Applicants
are to rely on written statements issued by the RFA Coordinator. Communication directed to parties
other than the RFA Coordinator may result in disqualification of the Applicant.
2.2 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES
Issue Request for Applications 4/4/2022
Question & answer period 5/17/2022
Answers to Q&A posted no later than Periodically, through
5/19/2022
First Pre-Application Conference 4/6/2022, 1 pm PT
Second Pre-Application Conference 4/14/2022, 9am PT
Applications due 5/25/2022, 4pm PT
Evaluate Applications May —July 2022
Announce "Apparent Successful Grantee" and send notification via July 2022
e-mail to unsuccessful Applicants
Up to 15 days following
Hold debriefing conferences(if requested) notification to
unsuccessful Applicants
Negotiate contract August-October 2022
Begin contract work October 2022
COMMERCE reserves the right to revise the above schedule.
2.3 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE
Pre-application conferences to be held at the dates and times listed in Section 2.2 ESTIMATED
SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES. The pre-application conference will be virtual only. All
prospective Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the two meetings; however, attendance is not
mandatory. Applicants may register for the meeting on the program website specified in Section 2.1
RFA COORDINATOR.
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COMMERCE will be bound only to COMMERCE written answers to questions. Questions arising at the
pre-application conference or in subsequent communication with the RFA Coordinator will be
documented and answered in written form. A copy of the questions and answers will be posted to the
program website specified in Section 2.1 RFA COORDINATOR, provided the question(s) are received
prior to the end of the Question & Answer Period listed in Section 2.2 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF
PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES.
2.4 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted electronically through ZoomGrants. Only electronic applications will be
accepted. The application must be received through ZoomGrants no later than the deadline stated in
Section 2.2 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES.
E-mail and e-mail attachments will not be accepted unless the ZoomGrants system does not allow
documents to be uploaded due to the size orfile type, and only with prior permission from COMMERCE.
Please email the address listed in Section 2.1 RFA COORDINATOR for additional instructions if you
cannot upload documents to ZoomGrants.
Zipped files cannot be received by COMMERCE and cannot be used for submission of applications.
Application materials attached as zip files will be disqualified.
Applications may not be transmitted using facsimile transmission. Hard copies will not be accepted.
Forms requiring signature must be signed by an individual within the organization authorized to bind
the Applicant to the offer. Only scanned color original signed documents will be accepted. Commerce
does not accept digital signatures as original signatures.
The application must be submitted by the entity for which a contract would be negotiated should the
project be contingently awarded. Applications submitted by a third party, or on behalf of the applicant,
will NOT be accepted. ZoomGrants allows the applicant to provide access to a third party to assist with
completing the application, if desired.
COMMERCE does not assume responsibility for problems with Applicant's submissions. If ZoomGrants
prevents complete and timely submissions, COMMERCE may make appropriate allowances at its sole
determination.
Applicants should allow sufficient time to ensure timely receipt of the application by the RFA
Coordinator. Applicants are highly encouraged to begin the online application early and to
submit the application 24 hours ahead of the deadline to allow time to resolve any technical
issues. The system can take several minutes to process application submissions, so allow time for the
submission to process before the deadline.
Late applications will not be accepted and will be disqualified from further consideration unless
ZoomGrants is found to be at fault at COMMERCE'S sole determination. All applications and any
accompanying documentation become the property of COMMERCE and will not be returned.
Application link: https://www.zoomgrants.conVzgf/Commerce/Solar22
2.5 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Applications submitted in response to this competitive procurement shall become the property of
COMMERCE. All applications received shall remain confidential until the Apparent Successful Grantee
is announced; thereafter, the applications shall be deemed public records as defined in Chapter 42.56
of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Any information in the application that the Applicant desires to claim as proprietary and exempt from
disclosure under the provisions of Chapter 42.56 RCW, or other state or federal law that provides for
the nondisclosure of your document, must be clearly designated. The information must be clearly
identified and the particular exemption from disclosure upon which the Applicant is making the claim
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must be cited. Each page containing the information claimed to be exempt from disclosure must be
clearly identified by the words "Proprietary Information" printed on the lower right hand corner of the
page. Marking the entire application exempt from disclosure or as Proprietary Information will not be
honored.
If a public records request is made for the information that the Applicant has marked as "Proprietary
Information," COMMERCE will notify the Applicant of the request and of the date that the records will
be released to the requester unless the Applicant obtains a court order enjoining that disclosure. If the
Applicant fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure, COMMERCE will release the requested
information on the date specified. If an applicant obtains a court order from a court of competent
jurisdiction enjoining disclosure pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW, or other state or federal law that
provides for nondisclosure, COMMERCE shall maintain the confidentiality of the Applicant's
information per the court order.
A charge will be made for copying and shipping, as outlined in RCW 42.56. No fee shall be charged for
inspection of contract files, but twenty-four (24) hours' notice to the RFA Coordinator is required. All
requests for information should be directed to the RFA Coordinator.
2.6 REVISIONS TO THE RFA
In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFA, amendments will be provided via the
program website listed in Section 2.1 RFA COORDINATOR. Amendments will also be published on
Washington's Electronic Bid System (WEBS), located at https://fortress.wa.gov/qa/webs/, and at
http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/current-opportunities/. The published questions
and answers and any other pertinent information will be placed on the program website listed in Section
2.1 RFA COORDINATOR.
COMMERCE also reserves the right to cancel or to reissue the RFA in whole or in part, prior to
execution of a contract.
2.7 DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN
Applicants are required to submit a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan with their application. In
accordance with legislative findings and policies set forth in RCW 39.19, the state of Washington
encourages participation in all contracts by entities certified by the office of Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises (OMWBE), set forth in RCW 43.60A.200 for entities certified by the Washington
State Department of Veterans Affairs,and set forth in RCW 39.26.005 for entities that are Washington
Small Businesses. Participation may be either on a direct basis or on a subcontractor basis. However,
no preference on the basis of participation is included in the evaluation of Diverse Business Inclusion
Plans submitted, and no minimum level of minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE),
Washington Small Business, or Washington State certified Veteran Business participation is required
as a condition for receiving an award. Any affirmative action requirements set forth in any federal
governmental rules included or referenced in the contract documents will apply.
COMMERCE has the following agency goals:
10% participation by Minority Owned Business
6% participation by Women Owned Business
5% participation by Veteran Owned Business
5% participation by Small Businesses
2.8 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
Applications must provide 120 days for acceptance by COMMERCE from the due date for receipt of
applications.
2.9 COMPLAINT PROCESS
Vendors may submit a complaint to COMMERCE based on any of following:
a) The solicitation unnecessarily restricts competition;
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b) The solicitation evaluation or scoring process is unfair; or
c) The solicitation requirements are inadequate or insufficient to prepare a response.
A complaint may be submitted to COMMERCE at any time prior to 5 days before the application
deadline. The complaint must meet the following requirements:
a) The complaint must be in writing;
b) The complaint must be sent to the RFA coordinator in a timely manner;
c) The complaint should clearly articulate the basis for the complaint; and
d) The complaint should include a proposed remedy.
The RFA coordinator will respond to the complaint in writing. The response to the complaint and any
changes to the solicitation will be posted on WEBS.The Director of COMMERCE will be notified of all
complaints and will be provided a copy of COMMERCE'S response. The complaint may not be raised
again during the protest period. COMMERCE'S action or inaction in response to the complaint will be
final. There will be no appeal process.
2.10 RESPONSIVENESS
All applications will be reviewed by the RFA Coordinator to determine compliance with administrative
requirements and instructions specified in this RFA. The Applicant is specifically notified that failure to
comply with any part of the RFA may result in rejection of the application as non-responsive.
Disqualified Applicants will be notified at or about the time of disqualification. Disqualified Applicants
will be afforded a Debriefing consistent with Section 4.5 DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL
APPLICANTS.
COMMERCE also reserves the right at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities.
2.11 MOST FAVORABLE TERMS
COMMERCE reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the application
submitted. Therefore, the application should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms which
the Applicant can propose. There will be no best and final offer procedure. COMMERCE reserves the
right to contact an applicant for clarification of its application.
The Apparent Successful Grantee should be prepared to accept this RFA for incorporation into a
contract resulting from this RFA. Contract negotiations may incorporate some, or all, of the Applicant's
application. It is understood that the application will become a part of the official procurement file on
this matter without obligation to COMMERCE.
2.12 CONTRACT GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
The apparent successful Grantee will be expected to enter into a contract which is substantially the
same as the sample contract and its general terms and conditions attached as Exhibit D. In no event
is an applicant to submit its own standard contract terms and conditions in response to this solicitation.
The Applicant may submit exceptions as allowed in the Certifications and Assurances form, Exhibit A
to this solicitation. All exceptions to the contract terms and conditions must be submitted as an
attachment to Exhibit A, Certifications and Assurances form. COMMERCE will review requested
exceptions and accept or reject the same at its sole discretion.
2.13 COSTS TO PROPOSE
COMMERCE will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Applicant in preparation of an application
submitted in response to this RFA, travel to or conduct of a presentation, or any other activities related
to responding to this RFA.
2.14 NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT
This RFA does not obligate the state of Washington or COMMERCE to contract for services specified
herein.
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2.15 REJECTION OF APPLICATIONS
COMMERCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all applications received without
penalty and not to issue a contract as a result of this RFA.
2.16 COMMITMENT OF FUNDS
The Director of COMMERCE or delegate is the only individual who may legally commit COMMERCE
to the expenditures of funds for a contract resulting from this RFA. No cost chargeable to the proposed
contract may be incurred before receipt of a fully executed contract.
2.17 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
The state of Washington prefers to utilize electronic payment in its transactions. The successful Grantee
will be provided a form to complete with the contract to authorize such payment method.
2.18 INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Grantee shall, at its own expense, obtain and keep in force insurance coverage or self-insurance
which shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of the contract.
If the Grantee is self-insured, the Grantee shall certify that it is self-insured under the State's or local
government self-insurance liability program, and shall be responsible for losses for which it is found
liable.
If the Grantee is not self-insured, the Grantee shall furnish evidence in the form of a Certificate of
Insurance that insurance shall be provided, and a copy shall be forwarded to COMMERCE within fifteen
(15) days of a written request by COMMERCE. Standard insurance requirements are included within
the sample contract and its special terms and conditions attached as Exhibit D.
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3. APPLICATION CONTENTS
Applications must be written in English and submitted electronically through the link provided in Section
2.4 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS with all attachments appropriately named and included.
All application questions must be completed. Questions will be identified as follows:
• Informational — responses may affect reviewer's assessment of feasibility and
reasonableness, but are not used to calculate scores directly.
• Minimum qualification — responses will be used to ensure they meet the required
qualification. Failure to meet the qualification may result in disqualification.
• Scored—responses will be used to calculate the score.
Applicants must answer all required questions in the ZoomGrants application, and provide all required
documentation. Any required document, in addition to the application, that is not included in the
application submission may result in application disqualification.
3.1 APPLICATION CONTENTS
1. Basic Information (Mandatory, not scored)
2. Application Questions
a. Applicant Information (Mandatory, not scored)
b. Contractor Information (Mandatory, not scored)
c. Project Information
i. Project Site (Mandatory, scored)
ii. Project Qualifications (Mandatory, not scored)
iii. Energy Production and System Size (Mandatory, scored)
iv. Feasibility (Mandatory, not scored)
v. Timeline (Mandatory, not scored)
vi. Equipment (Mandatory, scored)
vii. Community Engagement and Benefits (Optional, scored)
3. Budget
a. Funding Sources (Mandatory, scored)
b. Project Costs (Mandatory, scored)
4. Required Documents
a. Proposals, quotes, or other documentation to support project budget (Mandatory, not
scored)
b. Documentation of Energy Production Estimate (Mandatory, not scored),either:
i. Onsite shading report (e.g. Solmetric SunEye, Solar Pathfinder) AND locational
data report and loss assumptions (e.g. PVWatts)
ii. OR modeling report(e.g Helioscope, Aurora Solar) including shading analysis, loss
assumptions, and locational data equivalent to above
c. Qualifications of the person(s) completing energy production estimates, including
certifications, years of experience, and number of similar projects completed (Mandatory,
not scored)
d. Project scope for all work to be completed under this grant (Mandatory, not scored)
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e. Site plan showing the proposed layout of modules and other key locations (Mandatory, not
scored)
f. Site photos (compiled into a single PDF document) (Mandatory, not scored)
g. Equipment list including modules, inverters, and racking data sheets. Must include kW
ratings of modules (DC)and inverters (AC)to verify system size. (Mandatory, not scored)
i. For manufactured in Washington equipment, if the equipment is not listed on the
program website listed in Section 2.1 RFA COORDINATOR, include the
equipment information sheet completed by the manufacturer and a signed cover
letter from the manufacturer. (Optional, scored)
h. Utility bills showing most recent 12 months of electricity consumption at the meter(s)
proposed for interconnection and any additional meters to be aggregated. (Mandatory, not
scored)
i. If building does not have 12 months of electricity bills, include all available bill
history and professional modeling of projected annual electricity use.
ii. If the most recent 12 months of usage is not representative of typical use, bills
showing a typical 12-month period may be submitted in addition to the most recent
bills. Include an explanation of why recent usage is not typical.
iii. Aggregated data, charts, or reports may not substitute for utility bills.
i. Completed and Signed Certifications and Assurances (Exhibit A) (Mandatory, not scored)
j. Completed Diverse Business Inclusion Plan (Exhibit B) (Mandatory, not scored)
k. Completed and Signed Applicant Certification (for Executive Order 18-03 — Worker's
Rights) (Exhibit C). Note: this form should describe the applicant's policies and be signed
by the applicant organization, not any contractors hired by the applicant. (Mandatory, not
scored)
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4. EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD
4.1 EVALUATION PROCEDURE
COMMERCE staff will review the Application to determine whether it was a) properly completed, b)
submitted on time, and c)whether it addresses and aligns with the minimum qualifications described in
Section 1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Applications that fail to meet the Minimum Qualifications will
be disqualified from further consideration.
Responsive applications will be evaluated strictly in accordance with the requirements stated in this
solicitation and any addenda issued. The evaluation of applications shall be accomplished by an
evaluation team(s), to be designated by COMMERCE, which will determine the ranking of the
applications.
The RFA Coordinator may contact the Applicant for clarification of any portion of the Applicant's
application. Applicants are not permitted to submit, or resubmit, any materials of any kind after the date
and time stated in Section 2.5 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS.
4.2 EVALUATION BREAKDOWN
The following weighting will be assigned to the application for evaluation purposes:
Maximum available points are as follows: 95 points
Calculated Payback
The eligible project costs (excluding contingency)divided by the annual value of Up to 30
energy produced, using a statewide average electricity rate of$0.0941/kWh. points
Energy production beyond the annual usage at the relevant meters will not be
included.
Non-state funding - Leveraging Ratio
The amount of match funding provided beyond the minimum requirement (see
Section 1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS). Maximum points will be awarded to Up to 15
projects which provide a match of 75% of eligible project costs or more. points
Contingency funds are excluded from the eligible project costs for the purpose of
calculating match.
Projects Located in Priority Communities
The project is located in a Highly Impacted Community, lower income community, Up to 24
or rural community or is a project of a Tribal government (see Section 1.7 points
DEFINITIONS).
New Grantee
Applicant has not received funding for solar projects under this program in the 6 points
past.
Components Manufactured in Washington State Up to 6
Project uses modules and/or inverters manufactured in Washington state. points
Cost per Watt Up to 6
The eligible project costs (excluding contingency)divided by AC system capacity. points
Community Engagement and Benefits
Projects that demonstrate community input, desire, and need for the project, Up to 6
especially from highly impacted and vulnerable communities, and projects that points
provide direct or indirect benefits to highly impacted and vulnerable communities.
Worker's Right Certification
Applicants who certify they do not require their employees to sign an individual 2 points
arbitration clause as a condition of employment will receive two bonus points (see
Exhibit C).
Available Points 95 Points
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The evaluation team(s) may adjust the applicant's reported energy production estimate, project costs,
and other information used to calculate scores if they determine such information is not based on
relevant best practices or compliant with this RFA. Energy production estimates that are unable to be
verified through provided documentation may be excluded from scoring calculations. The evaluation
team(s) may also consider project feasibility, durability and other technical considerations when making
final project recommendations.
COMMERCE reserves the right to award the contract to the Applicant whose application is deemed to
be in the best interest of COMMERCE and the state of Washington.
4.3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED
After evaluating the written applications COMMERCE may elect to schedule oral presentations of the
finalists. Should oral presentations become necessary, COMMERCE will contact the top-scoring
organization(s) from the written evaluation to schedule a date, time, and location. Commitments made
by the Applicant at the oral interview, if any, will be considered binding. The scores from the written
evaluation and the oral presentation combined together will determine the Apparent Successful
Grantee.
4.4 NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
COMMERCE will notify the Apparent Successful Grantee(s) of their selection in writing upon completion
of the evaluation process. Applicants who were not selected for further negotiation or award will be
notified separately by e-mail.
4.5 DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Any Applicant who has submitted an application and received notice that they were not selected for
contract award may request a debriefing. The request for a debriefing conference must be received by
the RFA Coordinator within three (3) business days after the Unsuccessful Applicant Notification is e-
mailed or faxed to the Applicant. Debriefing requests must be received by the RFA Coordinator no later
than 5:00 PM, local time, in Olympia, Washington, on the third business day following the transmittal of
the Unsuccessful Applicant Notification. The debriefing must be scheduled within three (3) business
days of the request.
Discussion at the debriefing conference is strictly limited to the following:
• Evaluation and scoring of that Applicant's application;
• Any written comments from evaluators;
• Review of applicant's final score in comparison with the other final scores without identifying
the other Applicants or reviewing their applications.
Comparisons between applications or evaluations of the other applications is not allowed. Debriefing
conferences may be conducted on the telephone or by other electronic means and will be scheduled
for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes.
4.6 PROTEST PROCEDURE
Protests may be made only by Applicants who submitted a response to this solicitation document and
who have participated in a debriefing conference. Upon completing the debriefing conference, the
Applicant is allowed five (5) business days to file a protest with the RFA Coordinator. Protests must be
received by the RFA Coordinator no later than 5:00 PM, local time, in Olympia, Washington on the fifth
business day following the debriefing. Protests may be submitted by e-mail or facsimile.
Applicants protesting this procurement shall follow the procedures described below. Protests that do
not follow these procedures shall not be considered. This protest procedure constitutes the sole
administrative remedy available to Applicants under this procurement.
All protests must be in writing, addressed to the RFA Coordinator, and signed by the protesting party
or an authorized Agent. The protest must state the RFA number, the grounds for the protest from the
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list below with specific facts and complete statements of the action(s) being protested. A description of
the relief or corrective action being requested should also be included.
Only protests stipulating an issue of fact concerning the following subjects shall be considered:
• A matter of bias, discrimination, or conflict of interest on the part of an evaluator;
• Errors in computing the score;
• Non-compliance with procedures described in this procurement document or COMMERCE
policy.
Protests not based on procedural matters will not be considered. Protests will be rejected as without
merit if they address issues such as: 1) an evaluator's professional judgment on the quality of an
application, or 2)COMMERCE'S assessment of its own and/or other agencies' needs or requirements.
Upon receipt of a protest, a protest review will be held by COMMERCE. The COMMERCE Director or
an employee delegated by the Director who was not involved in the procurement will consider the record
and all available facts and issue a decision within ten (10) business days of receipt of the protest. If
additional time is required, the protesting party will be notified of the delay.
In the event a protest may affect the interest of another Applicant that also submitted an application,
such Applicant will be given an opportunity to submit its views and any relevant information on the
protest to the RFA Coordinator.
The final determination of the protest shall:
• Find the protest lacking in merit and uphold COMMERCE'S action; or
• Find only technical or harmless errors in COMMERCE'S process and determine COMMERCE
to be in substantial compliance and reject the protest; or
• Find merit in the protest and provide COMMERCE options which may include:
o Correct the errors and re-evaluate all applications, or
o Reissue the solicitation document and begin a new process, or
o Make other findings and determine other courses of action as appropriate.
If COMMERCE determines that the protest is without merit, COMMERCE will enter into a contract with
the Apparent Successful Grantee(s). If the protest is determined to have merit, one of the options noted
above will be taken.
4.7 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Requirements of Successful Applicants:
• Must complete a Risk Assessment Survey provided by COMMERCE.
• Must maintain good standing with all applicable federal, state, local, and utility laws and
requirements, including COMMERCE.
• Will maintain responsibility for the project for the duration of the contract and performance
period.
• Is responsible for compliance with the contract for the duration of the performance period.
• Must provide a certification of and maintain insurance as designated in RFA SECTION 2.19
INSURANCE COVERAGE and as stated in the executed contract for the performance period
of the contract.
• Must follow all state and/or local procurement requirements that apply.
• Comply with contract, audit, and monitoring requirements, including scheduled site visits.
• Utilize the online invoicing process for reimbursement.
• Must comply with and ensure that all Grantees, Subcontractors, and Partners comply with:
o All applicable federal, state, local, and utility laws and requirements.
o The applicable requirements of this Program and any resulting contract.
• Must ensure that all Grantees, Subcontractors, and Partners:
o Are responsible and qualified Applicants.
o Are eligible to bid on public works projects (not debarred).
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o Are in and maintain good standing with all applicable federal, state, local, and utility
laws and requirements, including from COMMERCE.
• Must accurately and honestly represent the project within the application. COMMERCE
reserves the right to revoke awards or terminate contracts inclusive of recuperating funding for
projects that were misrepresented or fail to implement the project proposed during application.
Project Requirements:
• The project must not begin (be under construction contract) until Commerce receives the
signed award letter from the Awardee. Costs incurred prior to the award date cannot be
reimbursed.
• The construction phase of the project must be completed within 18 months of the award date,
however extensions can be granted on a case by case basis.
• The equipment must be owned by the eligible applicant.
• Must serve the intended purpose of the contract for the duration of the performance period.
• Project must conduct activities necessary to the deployment of capital assets with a lifespan
of greater than 13 years and planned to be located in the State of Washington.
• Capital projects must be planned to cost less than or equal to $10 million.
• All entities involved must comply with Washington State Prevailing Wage.
• The project must comply with Washington State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA).
• Project construction and operation must comply with applicable federal, state, local, and utility
laws and requirements.
• Project construction and operation must comply with State Cultural and Historic Resource
requirements and Tribal consultation as required by Governor's Executive Order 21-02.
Reporting Requirements:
• The project must report on the first year of energy production and bill savings, by submitting
documentation from a monitoring system and utility bills.
• Report on all pass-through funding using the provided reportable expense template under the
Governor's Diverse Spend Initiative.
• Recipients of funding must report to COMMERCE no less than quarterly regarding progress of
the funded project, project outcomes upon completion of the project, budget projections, and
other information upon request by COMMERCE. Upon project completion, a final summary of
the project is required.
• Report energy production and utility costs and usage for one year following system
commissioning.
Funding Requirements:
• Funding awarded through this Program cannot supplant or displace any funding designated for
the submitted project. If awarded funds will go towards an existing project, the Applicant may
be required to provide information concerning the project's funding to demonstrate that funds
have not been displaced.
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5. RFA EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Certifications and Assurances
Exhibit B Diverse Business Inclusion Plan
Exhibit C Workers'Rights Certification
Exhibit D Sample Terms and Conditions for Grant Contracts
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EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
I/we make the following certifications and assurances as a required element of the application to which it is
attached, understanding that the truthfulness of the facts affirmed here and the continuing compliance with
these requirements are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the related contract:
1. I/we declare that all answers and statements made in the application are true and correct.
2. All cost data have been determined independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement
with others for the purpose of restricting competition. However, I/we may freely join with other persons
or organizations for the purpose of presenting a single application.
3. The attached application is an organization offer for a period of 60 days following receipt, and it may
be accepted by COMMERCE without further negotiation (except where obviously required by lack of
certainty in key terms) at any time within the 60-day period.
4. In preparing this application, I/we have not been assisted by any current or former employee of the
state of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate)to this application or prospective contract, and
who was assisting in other than his or her official, public capacity. If there are exceptions to these
assurances, I/we have described them in full detail on a separate page attached to this document.
5. I/we understand that COMMERCE will not reimburse me/us for any costs incurred in the preparation of
this application. All applications become the property of COMMERCE, and I/we claim no proprietary
right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples, unless so stated in this application.
6. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices and/or cost data which have been submitted have not
been knowingly disclosed by the Applicant and will not be knowingly disclosed by him/her prior to
opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Applicant or to any competitor.
7. I/we agree that submission of the attached application constitutes acceptance of the solicitation
contents and the attached sample contract and general terms and conditions. If there are any
exceptions to these terms, I/we have described those exceptions in detail on a page attached to this
document.
8. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Applicant to induce any other person or organization
to submit or not to submit an application for the purpose of restricting competition.
9. I/we grant COMMERCE the right to contact references and others who may have pertinent information
regarding the ability of the Applicant and the lead staff person to perform the services contemplated by
this RFA.
10. If any staff member(s)who will perform work on this contract has retired from the State of Washington
under the provisions of the 2008 Early Retirement Factors legislation, his/her name(s) is noted on a
separately attached page.
11. I/we are not debarred from doing business with the state of Washington or the United States.
We (check one):
❑ are submitting proposed Contract exceptions. (See Section 2.12, Contract and General Terms and
Conditions.) If Contract exceptions are being submitted, I/we have attached them to this form.
u are not submitting proposed Contract exceptions (default if neither are checked).
On behalf of the Applicant submitting this application, my signature below attests to the accuracy of the
above statement as well as my authority to bind the submitting organization.
-_______ _ _ 05/25/2022
Signature of Applicant Date
Dana Ralph Mayor
Printed Name Title
Signature: /V/z-/ROOM Signature:
Will Moore(May 23,2022 09:59 PDT)
Email: wmoore@kentwa.gov Email: rlashley@kentwa.gov
Signature: —��
Brian J Levenhagen(May 23,202214:40 PDT)
Email: bjlevenhagen@kentwa.gov
EXHIBIT B
DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN
Yes No
Do you anticipate using, or is your organization, a State Certified Minority Business? ❑ N
Do you anticipate using, or is your organization, a State Certified Women's Business? ❑
Do you anticipate using, or is your organization, a State Certified Veteran Business? ❑
Do you anticipate using, or is your organization, a Washington State Small Business? ® ❑
If you answered No to all of the questions above, please explain:
We will seek out these types of businesses during the competitve bidding process but right now we don't have a contractor selected.
Please list the approximate percentage of work to be accomplished by each group:
Minority _% Unknown at this time.
Women _% Unknown at this time.
Veteran % Unknown at this time.
Small Business 100 %
Please identify the person in your organization who will manage your Diverse Inclusion Plan
responsibility:
Name: Will Moore
Phone: 253-856-5081
E-Mail: wmoore@kentwa.gov
EXHIBIT C
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03—WORKERS' RIGHTS
WASHINGTON STATE GOODS&SERVICES CONTRACTS
Pursuant to the Washington State Governor's Executive Order 18-03 (dated June 12, 2018), the
Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking to contract with qualified entities and business
owners who certify that their employees are not, as a condition of employment, subject to mandatory
individual arbitration clauses and class or collective action waivers.
Solicitation No.: SOLAR-2022
I hereby certify, on behalf of the organization identified below, as follows(check one):
NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION
/~~WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. This organization does NOT require Its employees, as a
condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or
class or collective action waivers.
OR
❑ MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS
FOR EMPLOYEES. This organization requires its employees, as a condition of employment,
to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action
waivers.
OR
❑ This organization certifies it has no employees.
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications
herein are true and correct and that I am authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the
organization listed herein.
ORGANIZATION NAME: City Of Kent
me p ican — nn u a en i name of organization
By: M. Teresa Smith
5i n tune o `o d pers Printed Name
Title: Human Resources Director Place: Kent, WA
Title of person signing certificate Print city and state where signed
Date: 5/23/2022
Return to RFA Coordinator as part of your complete response.
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