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Somerville DOER Dilboy Contract_Mayor Signed — File 26-0601
Section II – Background
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BACKGROUND
1. The DOER has selected the Grantee to receive Green Communities grant funds for projects described in
the Grantee’s response to the PON.
2. The DOER approves the expenditure of funds as described in Attachment D (Budget) for the work planned
and described in Attachment C (Scope of Grant Award).
3. The Grantee agrees to complete the projects described in the Scope of Grant Award (collectively referred
to as “the Project”).
This agreement (Agreement) incorporates and makes part hereof certain attachments and forms which have
been provided and accepted by the parties as part to this Agreement. Copies of such agreed upon attachments
and forms are attached hereto set forth in their entirety and made part of this Agreement by reference:
THE COMMONWEALTH STANDARD CONTRACT FORM
BACKGROUND
ATTACHMENT A: GREEN COMMUNITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATION
MATERIALS
ATTACHMENT B: GRANTEE RESPONSE
ATTACHMENT C: SCOPE OF GRANT AWARD
ATTACHMENT D: BUDGET
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS STANDARD CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS
1. COMMONWEALTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2. GRANTEE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY LISTING
3. W-9 FORM
4. EFT
Attachments A & B – Grantee Response
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ATTACHMENT A – Green Communities Competitive Grant Application Materials
The Program Opportunity Notice (PON) was provided to the municipality via
Commbuys, the Commonwealth’s procurement website.
DOER PON-ENE-2026-001 Green Communities Competitive Grant Program Opportunity
Notice
Bid # BD-26-1041-ENE01-ENE01-120677
ATTACHMENT B – Grantee Response
(All documents listed below are available to DOER fiscal staff at:
https://massdoer.imeetcentral.com/greencommunities/dbapp=7ary4jojv3xnh83ficwf09s252274943&ac=h&view=12
64389
1. Grantee submission narrative – Somerville led lighting worksheet final.pdf
2. Grantee grant table submitted – Somerville grant table.xlsx
3. Grantee certification of application submitted – Somerville certification of application
signed.pdf
Response included additional files:
• guide to attachments.pdf
• eversource offer letter 10 13 25.pdf
• lighting inventory.pdf
• wattage and cost of replacement lights.pdf
• lighting replacement proposal.pdf
• proposed lighting control eqiipment.pdf
• lighting fixture specification sheets.pdf
• alternative lighting proposal 1.pdf
• alternative lighting proposal 2.pdf
• lighting replacement proposal.pdf
• stadium operating agreement evidence of site control.pdf
• dcr approval of led replacement project at dilboy stadium.pdf
• mayor letter of support.pdf
Attachment C – Scope of Grant Award
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ATTACHMENT C – SCOPE OF GRANT AWARD
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
SCOPE OF GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT
By and Between
Department of Energy Resources
and
City of Somerville
SCOPE OF GRANT AWARD
1. Overview
The purpose of this contract is to award a grant to the City of Somerville (Grantee) for a maximum obligation
amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00) to fund energy
conservation measures, stadium lighting, in municipal facilities including Dilboy Stadium, as more particularly
described in Attachment B (Project). In connection with the above referenced grant, the Grantee requested One
Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00) in public funding out of Two Hundred Ninety
Nine Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($299,450.00) in total project costs for energy
conservation measures listed in attachment B. The energy conservation measures funded are stadium lighting.
The Grantee is responsible for informing the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) of all eligible expenses and
Project deliverables as compared to the original proposal as set forth in Attachment B.
Note that no changes in Project scope can occur or proceed without the prior written authorization from the
DOER.
2. Contingencies
The Grantee shall provide to the DOER’s satisfaction, the required information as stated below as applicable to
the Project(s), as soon as the information becomes available.
1. Documentation that the municipality has met, teleconferenced, or had an email exchange with its gas
and/or electric public utility representatives regarding the availability of utility incentives for any eligible
energy conservation or efficiency measures.
2. Documentation of having applied for all gas and electric rebates provided for eligible energy
conservation or efficiency measures. The Grantee is required to have documentation from utilities regarding
rebates before selection and installation of products.
3. Procurement
All procurement contracts and subcontracts entered into by public agencies and governmental bodies shall be
governed by and in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws. Where applicable, such procurements, contracts
and subcontracts shall be governed by the all provisions of either M.G.L. c.25A, § 11C or §11I, M.G.L. c.30B, or
M.G.L c.149. All designer selection for building projects shall be governed by M.G.L. c.7, §§38A1/2 - O.
4. Program Schedule
The following are milestones to ensure timely completion of the Project(s). If the Grantee is unable to meet these
milestones Grantee shall promptly contact the DOER.
(1) Complete construction of the Project (s) – August 1, 2027
(2) End of grant period – September 30, 2027
Attachment C – Scope of Grant Award
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5. Disbursement of Funds
Initial Disbursement: Twenty five percent (25%) of the award in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($31,250.00) will be disbursed by the DOER subsequent to the execution of this grant
agreement and upon the DOER’s agreement that contingency number one as stated under Section Two
Contingencies of this Scope of Grant Award has been fully satisfied.
Second Disbursement: Fifty percent (50%) of the award in the amount of Sixty Two Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars and No Cents ($62,500.00), shall be disbursed upon verification by the DOER that twenty-five percent
(25%) of the grant funds have been expended and that contingency number two as stated in Section Two
Contingencies of this Scope of Contract Award has been fully satisfied and that all reporting requirements have been
met. Reporting requirements will include submittal by the Grantee to the DOER of detailed dated invoices of
Grantee’s costs incurred to date.
Final Disbursement: Twenty five percent (25%) of the award in the amount of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($31,250.00), shall be disbursed after a site visit by the DOER, a review of the detailed
invoices of the Project(s) and any other requested documentation and verification by the DOER that the Project(s)
are complete, that one hundred percent (100%) of grant funds have been expended, evidence of approved utility
incentives have been provided, and that all reporting requirements and requests by the DOER have been met,
including submittal and approval of the Final Report.
Funds shall not be used for the reimbursement of any work related to this Project(s) performed before the
contract Effective Date.
6. Grantee Warrants to Keep Facility Open
For Project(s) involving services or construction at facility(s) owned by or under the control of the Grantee, the
Grantee hereby warrants and certifies that the facility (s) for which grant funds are designated will remain open and
in service for at least five (5) years following completion of proposed project(s).
7. Separate Accounts
The Grantee shall at all times conduct its business and affairs in such a manner that any and all ledger accounts and
records pertaining to the receipt and expenditure of the DOER funds under this Agreement shall be kept separate
and distinct from all ledger accounts and records of the Grantee relative to any other enterprise which the Grantee
has engaged in, developed, or administered.
8. Unused Funds
Any funds undisbursed or uncommitted by the Grantee after September 30, 2027, shall be promptly returned to the
DOER within sixty (60) days.
9. Administrative Costs
Grantee’s administrative costs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the maximum obligation contract amount of
One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00).
10. Publicity
The municipality will coordinate with the DOER on all publicity regarding this Project(s).
Attachment C – Scope of Grant Award
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11. Reporting and Other Required Documentation
A.
Should Grantee engage a third party to manage administrative functions of the program and rely
on the internal controls of that third party, the third party shall provide the results of an internal
controls audit annually according to the provisions Statements of Auditing Standards No. 70 to
the DOER and Grantee.
B.
Grantee shall have a program to combat fraud, waste and abuse of funds and shall incorporate
into its program guidance provided by the Office of the State Comptroller.
C.
Quarterly reports: The Grantee shall be required to file progress and financial reports once
every quarter, unless specifically exempted in writing by the DOER. Quarterly reports are due
by 5PM four (4) days after the completion of each of the following quarters:
a. July 1 – Sept 30
b. Oct 1 – Dec 30
c. Jan 1 – Mar 30
d. Apr 1 – June 30
Quarterly reports shall include:
a. The progress and status of activities performed in relation to the Scope of Grant Award
including an explanation of any delays or obstacles encountered in meeting the performance
schedule as well as a description of efforts taken to resolve delays; and
b. The actual costs incurred to date by the Project, breaking down all costs in such manner as
the DOER may prescribe.
D.
Final report: The final report shall be submitted within two (2) months after completion of the
final project receiving funding, and shall include a summary of the projects completed,
including project locations and capacity. All quarterly and final reports above shall be
submitted to:
Jane Pfister
Green Communities Grant Coordinator
jane.pfister@mass.gov
NOTE: If the services funded by this Agreement are solicited pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 25A § 11C or §
11I, then the Grantee shall also comply with the monitoring and reporting requirements set forth in the
DOER’s regulations at 225 C.M.R. 10.00, 19.00 or other applicable regulations. For solar PV systems,
registration with and reporting to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Production Tracking System
(PTS) is required.
E.
Ownership of Reports and Other Required Documentation: The deliverables shall be
owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and treated as public documents. Following the
completion of the contract both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Grantee retain the
right to make further use of the deliverables.
Attachment D – Budget
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VI.
ATTACHMENT D - BUDGET
Check one: X Initial Budget
Budget/Account Amendment. Maximum Obligation before this Amendment:
PRIOR MMARS DOCUMENT ID: (for reference - if applicable)
CURRENT DOC ID: .
[See Instructions for Additional Guidance on completion. Insert as many additional lines as necessary.]
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Budget
Fiscal
Year
Account
Object
Class
Activity /
Function
Codes
Initial
Amount / or
Amount Prior
to
Amendment
Indicate
Add or
Reduce
+/-
Amendment
Amount
Enter “YES” if
Amount is a
prior FY
budget
reduction or a
current FY
“Carry-in”
authorization
for Federal
Funds
New Amount
After
Amendment
FY26
2000-0113
P01
GNCO-COMP
$124,998.00
FY27
2000-0113
P01
GNCO-COMP
$ 1.00
FY28
2000-0113
P01
GNCO-COMP
$ 1.00
FY29
2000-0113
P01
GNCO-COMP
FY30
2000-0113
P01
GNCO-COMP
FISCAL YEAR SUBTOTALS AND TOTAL MAXIMUM OBLIGATION FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT
FISCAL YEAR: 2026 SUBTOTAL (or New Subtotal if Fiscal Year Subtotal being amended)
$124,998.00
FISCAL YEAR: 2027 SUBTOTAL (or New Subtotal if Fiscal Year Subtotal being amended)
$ 1.00
FISCAL YEAR: 2028 SUBTOTAL (or New Subtotal if Fiscal Year Subtotal being amended)
$ 1.00
FISCAL YEAR: 2029 SUBTOTAL (or New Subtotal if Fiscal Year Subtotal being amended)
FISCAL YEAR: 2030 SUBTOTAL (or New Subtotal if Fiscal Year Subtotal being amended)
TOTAL MAXIMUM OBLIGATION FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT
$125,000.00
Section VII – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Attachments
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VII.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
STANDARD CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS (ENCLOSED)
1. COMMONWEALTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2. GRANTEE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY LISTING
3. W-9 FORM
4. EFT