can make an informed decision about whether to further pursue this option. Regardless of the
community's choice, Siemens recommends the incorporation of a 7-pin photocell receptacle so that at a
minimum, the LED fixtures installed via this project are “controls ready” so that wireless controls could
be incorporated at a later date following Eversource tariff acceptance and if the future project
cost/benefits are deemed acceptable by the City/Town.
Construction
Siemens Project Manager will staff work crews as necessary to adhere to schedule requirements to
ensure that any delays related to fixture delivery or weather events are minimized. Again, a critical
component of this effort is te communicate project status on a weekly basis. All LED installation work
shall be performed by IBEW Licensed Electricians with IMSA Roadway Lighting Level | certification (or
other certifications as required), and all installation work shall be paid at prevailing wage rates. All LED
installation work shall be performed in accordance with the NEC, NESC, and OSHA provisions, and
exclusively by individuals certified by OHSA as a “Qualified Electrical Worker.” Siemens will also use this
as an opportunity to use local union members.
Customer Acceptance/Project Commissioning/Rebate
Commissioning for outdoor lighting involves 1) a nighttime drive-by of streets with City
representative(s), 2) submittals for billing adjustments, and 3) confirmation upon receipt of the next
month’s bill(s) that billing adjustments are accurate. We have found that one of the most important
phases of any project is to visually confirm the post-project environment with the customer. We will
conduct a nighttime “drive-by” with City officials to ensure that lighting levels are satisfactory. Common
adjustments include: fixture shielding or rotating/tilting, lumen output adjustment, recommended tree
trimming by City staff or their contractor, removal of closely spaced lights, or the addition of light(s)
where fixture spacing is much greater than typical, resulting in unacceptable lighting levels.
Once the project is complete, the application form described previously is signed, indicating the work is
complete and the final inventory file is submitted along with copies of all invoices. The final inventory
file becomes the basis of the billing adjustments. Adjusting the billing frequently takes approximately 2
billing cycles on the utility side. During project close-out, we will request bill copies from the City to
track and ensure the adjustments are correctly made.
During calendar 2015, Siemens assisted New England communities in securing over $1.5M in utility
rebates for LED streetlight retrofits, including $400,000 for the City of Manchester. Our experience
and understanding of how utility tariffs and incentive programs are structured allows us te maximize
these incentives on the customer's behalf.
Warranty
Once the project is accepted by the City as “substantially complete,” the contract will transition from
“project” to “service” status. Siemens’ Service Account Manager will take over the project to dispatch
repair crews, respond to customer requests, and issue invoices. Siemens’ pricing includes a 12 month
workmanship warranty on all labor and materials, post-substantial completion. After the one-year
workmanship warranty expires, Siemens will pass through to the City (or Eversource, as appropriate) all
manufacturers’ warranties. All manufacturers Siemens quoted for this project offer a ten (10) year
product warranty on all LED light fixtures.
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