Specifications include, but are not limited to: Reimbursable Grant Requirements Successful applicants awarded under this RFA will be subject to all of the following RFA requirements: Applicant expenses will be reimbursed on a “cost reimbursement” basis. The National Environmental Policy Act requirements must be observed. Texas Historical Commission (THC) requirements must be followed. A copy of THC confirmation should accompany the first request for reimbursement to SECO. The Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S. Code, Chapter 82, must be followed. Successful Applicants will require and ensure the handling, disposal, transportation, record keeping, and final disposition of any substance or construction waste considered harmful, hazardous, or toxic to be in accordance with the applicable Federal, State, or Local laws and regulations. A copy of the disposition letter shall be provided to SECO. The reuse or resale of removed equipment is not allowed. SECO third party technical assistance contractors may conduct periodic on-site monitoring visits on the building retrofit projects. All improvements shall meet or exceed minimum equipment and system efficiency standards established in the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”), or later versions as may be adopted by any local authority. The proposed retrofits and any impacts on existing building systems must comply with applicable building codes such as the National Electrical Code (“NEC”), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). All new equipment and luminaires - shall meet the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards, and the installation work and modifications performed shall not void the UL rating of any component affected by the work. This project primarily involves lighting conversion from existing lighting to LED lighting in a government-owned facility. For projects that involve complicated retrofits, or when retrofit problems exist, the local or county government shall require contractor to provide room-cavity-ratio calculations and/or point-by-point lighting calculations to verify their proposed lighting solutions/design. Successful Applicant may choose to utilize in-house electricians for their LED installations. However, any electrical work must be supervised by a licensed electrician. Photos demonstrating existing lighting layout and individual types of lighting will be required with each application to establish baseline conditions. Photos of completed LED lighting retrofits must be submitted with the final report. Online Monthly, Quarterly and Final narrative project progress reports are required. Successful Applicant must submit the following information with each reimbursement request: Texas Master/ Journeyman Electrician Name and License number who supervised the work; Texas Master/ Journeyman Electrician certification that LED lights and fixtures were installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, and that LED lights and fixtures meet applicable codes for the application; Close out warranty information and spec/cut sheets for each type of LED fixture; and Letter stating proper disposal of existing equipment and any hazardous material waste pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 335. In addition, provide a copy of the invoice of expenses to demonstrate proper disposal of existing fixtures and lights, if applicable.
