P-1-(v)Appendix E - Draft Green Choice Program Procurement Request for Proposals (RFP)
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1.1 Green Choice Program - a) The Green Choice Program (" GCP ") was created by the Province of Nova Scotia to provide large energy consumers in Nova Scotia a pathway to local renewable electricity supply for up to 100% of their electricit...
AI summary The Green Choice Program (GCP) allows large energy consumers in Nova Scotia to subscribe to local renewable electricity supply. The program is administered by a Procurement Administrator (PA), with Power Advisory appointed as the PA for the second competitive request for proposal (RFP) process. The RFP is governed by the Electricity Act, GCP Regulations, and Renewable Electricity Regulations.
1.2 Purpose and Background of the RFP - a) Renewable Low-Impact Electricity development offers significant economic benefit opportunities to many rural areas in Nova Scotia and significant advancement towards achieving greenhouse gas emiss...
AI summary The RFP aims to procure up to 1,200 GWh of renewable low-impact electricity from onshore wind resources to support Nova Scotia's clean energy targets, including achieving an 80% renewable electricity standard by 2030. The PA will administer the RFP to ensure fair and competitive selection of proposals, with the PA intending to seek Board approval for the PPA form before issuing the RFP in September 2026.
1.4 Due Diligence by Proponents - a) Proponents are required to conduct their own due diligence in relation to all aspects of this RFP and the GCP, including in the preparation and delivery of their Proposal. - b) Proponents are responsibl...
AI summary Proponents are required to conduct their own due diligence in relation to the RFP and GCP, including independent investigations and reviews of public resources provided in Appendix C. All due diligence activities must be carried out at the proponents' own cost.
2.2 Proponent Structure - a) Each Proponent shall be a single Person and may not be an unincorporated joint venture of multiple Persons. - b) Each Proponent must qualify as a Supplier and must have a Controlling interest in the Project at...
AI summary The proponent structure outlines requirements for individuals or entities submitting proposals. Each proponent must be a single person, not a joint venture, and must be a qualified supplier with controlling interest in the project. Registration with Nova Scotia's Registry of Joint Stock Companies is required before submitting a proposal.
3.4 Questions and Comments a) The PA invites questions and comments regarding the RFP process until the Registration Deadline. After the Registration Deadline, only prospective Proponents who have Registered will be permitted to ask questi...
AI summary The PA invites questions and comments regarding the RFP process until the Registration Deadline. After that, only registered Proponents can ask questions until the Question and Comments Deadline. Communications must be sent via the RFP Email Address, and the PA will not respond to other forms of communication. Confidential questions are not accepted, and the PA may post questions and responses on the RFP Website without revealing the identity of the party asking.
3.5 Addenda - a) This RFP and the PPA may be amended only by Addendum in accordance with this Section [3.5,](#page-15-0) If the PA, for any reason, determines that it is necessary or appropriate to amend or provide additional information r...
AI summary This section outlines the process for amending the RFP and PPA through Addenda. Amendments must be posted on the RFP Website, and interested parties are responsible for reviewing updates. The PA may extend the Proposal Submission Deadline if Addenda are issued after the deadline.
3.8 Proposal Requirements - a) Proponents are responsible for ensuring that the Proposals are complete in every respect and in compliance with this RFP. Proponents should structure their Proposals in accordance with the instructions in thi...
AI summary This section outlines the requirements for proposals under the RFP, including completeness, formatting, unconditional submission, use of prescribed forms, statutory declarations, language requirements, and organizational standards for submission.
- (iii) For further clarity, if any of the required Proposal documents are shown to have been uploaded to the File Transfer Site at anytime after the Proposal Submission Deadline, the entire Proposal will be rejected and the Proposal will...
AI summary The text outlines requirements for submitting proposals in a procurement process, emphasizing the rejection of proposals with documents uploaded after the deadline and specifying hard copy submission requirements.
- (iii) The Proposal Security must remain valid for at least the Period of Irrevocability as stated in Sectio[n 3.9f).](#page-20-0) - (iv) Proposal documents required to be submitted to the PA in hard copy format shall be delivered to the...
AI summary The text outlines the requirements for submitting proposal documents as part of the Green Choice Program Procurement RFP II, including submission deadlines, delivery methods, and procedures for amending or withdrawing proposals before the deadline.
b) Other Proponents - (i) The PA will notify a Proponent whose Proposal did not become a Selected Proposal, either: - (A) after the evaluation for Stage 1 has concluded for all Proponents, that a Proponent's Proposal has failed to satisfy...
AI summary The document outlines the process by which the Procurement Administrator (PA) will notify proponents whose proposals were not selected in various stages of the procurement process, including failure to meet completeness requirements or mandatory requirements, and the finality of such decisions.
3.11 Debriefing - a) Any Proponent whose Proposal did not become a Selected Proposal may request a debriefing with the PA after being notified of their status. - b) The PA will hold a single debriefing meeting for each Proponent in which t...
AI summary The debriefing process allows unsuccessful proponents to request feedback on their proposals after being notified of their status. The PA will provide this feedback in a meeting, but will not disclose confidential information or allow challenges to the procurement process. Proponents agree that the PA is not liable for any losses or inconveniences resulting from the debriefing.
4.1 Stage 1 – Completeness Requirements - a) In Stage 1, each Proposal will pass or fail depending on whether the Proposal is complete and contains all documents, forms and declarations required by Section [3.9](#page-18-0) of this RFP. -...
AI summary Stage 1 of the proposal process requires all submissions to be complete and include all required documents. Proposals with minor errors may be given an opportunity to correct them, while proposals with critical missing information may be rejected or only partially evaluated based on the primary project configuration.
cludes an Energy Rate and Energy Bid for each Project Configuration of the proposed Project as set out in Section [2.5](#page-8-0) [Prescribed Form: Proponent Information, Declarations, and Workbook]; - (vii) the Proposal includes a comple...
AI summary The text outlines mandatory requirements for proposals, including the submission of energy rates, permits, public engagement evidence, interconnection studies, ownership confirmation, resource assessments, and financing plans. These requirements are detailed in various sections of the prescribed forms.
5.2 Assignment and Change of Control - a) A Proponent shall not assign its Proposal to another Person (including by way of amalgamation or by operation of law). After the Proposal Submission Deadline and until the date whereby each Selecte...
AI summary This section outlines the rules regarding assignment and change of control for proponents in a procurement process. Proponents cannot assign their proposals or undergo a change of control without the PA's consent, except in specific cases involving public companies. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification from the RFP process.
5.3 Compliance a) If, in the Discretion of the PA, a Proposal does not comply with the requirements set out in this RFP, the PA may, without liability, cost or penalty, disqualify the Proposal and the Proposal shall not be given any furthe...
AI summary This section outlines the PA's authority to disqualify proposals that do not comply with the RFP requirements, defining 'comply' as conforming without material deviation. It also clarifies that the PA may waive non-compliance issues that do not constitute material deviations.
5.4 Return of Proposal Security - a) For each Proponent whose Proposal does not pass any of the stages set out in Section 4 of this RFP, the applicable Proposal Security will be returned to the address provided on the Proposal Submission L...
AI summary This section outlines the conditions for the return of proposal security under the RFP. If a proposal is not selected or rejected, the security is returned within ten business days. For selected proposals, the security is returned after the execution of the PPA and receipt of completion and performance security.
5.5 Verification All statements, information and documentation submitted as part of the RFP process are subject to verification in accordance with the terms of this RFP. If such statements, information, or documentation are determined by t...
AI summary The RFP process requires all submitted information to be verified by the Procurement Administrator. If any information is found to be incorrect or misleading, the PA may reevaluate the Proponent's compliance, revise the submission's status, and potentially disqualify the Proponent.
5.7 Reserved Rights Notwithstanding any other provision of this RFP, the PA reserves the right to: - a) publish a list of prospective Proponents who have Registered for the RFP on the Website; - b) accept or reject any Proposal in whole or...
AI summary This section outlines the reserved rights of the Procurement Administrator (PA) in the RFP process, including the ability to accept or reject proposals, disqualify proponents, modify the RFP, and request clarifications. The PA is not liable for any damages incurred by proponents as a result of exercising these rights.
5.8 Interpretation - a) The following materials form part of, and are incorporated into, this RFP: - (i) the body of this RFP and all Appendices; - (ii) any Addenda; and - (iii) all Prescribed Forms. - b) Any conflict or inconsistency betw...
AI summary Section 5.8 of the RFP outlines the interpretation and prioritization of documents, specifies that the RFP governs over proposals, and clarifies that headings are for reference only. It also defines the PA's discretion, handling of ambiguities, and the application of statutory provisions.
Capitalized terms used in this RFP but not otherwise defined in this have the meanings given to them in the PPA. Term Definition Operating means prior demonstrable experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, inspecting and repairing an...
AI summary The document defines key terms used in the Request for Proposal (RFP), referencing definitions provided in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and other related agreements. It outlines terms such as 'Operating,' 'Planning,' 'Point of Interconnection,' and 'Project Boundary,' which are relevant to the procurement and development of electricity resources.
Appendix H - Proposal Submission Label Green Choice Program Procurement RFP II Name of Proponent: Unique Project ID: Address: Contact: Phone No: Email: XXXX XXX Halifax, Nova Scotia XXX
AI summary Appendix H outlines the Proposal Submission Label for the Green Choice Program Procurement RFP II. It includes sections for proposers to provide their name, contact information, address, and other details required for submission.