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Carbon Credit Captions Based on Tanko Lighting's understanding of current market conditions, it does not appear that the potential carbon savings generated by an LED street light conversion for the City would result in an opportunity for added "carbon revenue" from the sale of any carbon credits. There are two reasons for this result. First, AB 32 currently only regulates two sectors in California — heavy Industrial Businesses and Utilities. Due to this, a municipality does not need to lower its carbon production because of a regulated market cap, so the offset in carbon does not create a tradable asset in The AB 32 Marketplace. Secondly, utilities must purchase offsets that are generated outside of the capped sectors and offsets must be approved on the California Air and Resource Board - Approved Offset Protocols. These protocols further nullify an opportunity for municipalities to generate additional revenue in The AB 32 Marketplace because they would fall within the capped Utility Sector. Further, currently there is no other carbon market in the US that utilizes "Carbon Reduction Asset" via improved energy efficiency from a utility ratepayer. Other carbon markets outside of California would accept an offset from a California based source, but unfortunately this form of "Carbon Reduction Asset" does not appear to be currently approved in any of the carbon markets. Should the City be interested in other revenue generating activities related to its street light infrastructure, such as wireless generation from leasing space on the poles to telecommunications carriers, Tanko Lighting can assist by providing models and options that are available. City Staff Support Tanko Lighting's ultimate role is to alleviate burden from City staff and execute a successful project that meets the City's objectives. Accomplishing this requires close coordination and a strong working relationship with City staff. Tanko Lighting will provide the technical expertise, project management, recommendations, and installation support for the project. Tanko Lighting expects that the City staff's role will be to: • Assist the Team in understanding existing City protocols and procedures related to the project • Provide an engineering and technician /field liaison who is knowledgeable in the City's infrastructure and street lighting needs and will be available to assist in any technical or troubleshooting issues • Provide knowledgeable staff to assist with the various acquisition and conversion strategies • Offer a contracts /legal liaison to assist with negotiations, interpretation and enforcement of contract issues • Provide a day -to -day main point of contact to assist the Team's project management efforts and to participate in Kick -off, weekly and /or monthly project meetings • Maintain an ongoing schedule of regular meetings with the Team to monitor project progress • Provide a liaison to the City Council, so that the Team can provide ongoing communication to Council Members • Respond to requests for information in a timely fashion • It is premature to provide a payment schedule for the project, given that there are several elements of the project that are still to be determined. Thus, upon establishment of a mutually - agreeable payment schedule, Tanko Lighting will expect the City honor the committed timeframes and communicate in the event that there are unforeseen delays • Acknowledge Tanko Lighting as a partner focused on mutual goals and provide timely feedback throughout the project's progression 119. Certifications The following forms, Included in Attachment 3 in the Appendix of this RFP shall be signed and included as part of the proposal submittal package: 1. Attachment 3 -1: Non - Collusion Affidavit 2. Attachment 3.2: Non - Lobbying Certification 3. Attachment 3.3 -: Non - Discrimination Certificate Please find these required Certifications in Appendix D. Tanko Lighting Statement of Qualifications — City of Santa Ana — RFP 015 -053 Page 28 of 28 25N -21