EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
between
MMC Chula Vista II LLC
and
Energy Parts Solutions
LLC
August 7, 2009
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is
made effective this 7th day of August, 2009 (the
“Effective Date”) between ENERGY PARTS SOLUTIONS
LLC , a Missouri limited liability company
(“Buyer”), and MMC CHULA VISTA II LLC , a
Delaware limited liability company
(“Seller”).
RECITALS
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Seller
previously purchased from GE Packaged Power, Inc.
(“GE”) two new LM6000 industrial gas turbine generator
packages and associated equipment, parts, structures and services
(collectively, the “Equipment”) as more fully described
in that certain Contract for U.S. Based Sale of Equipment and
Services between Seller and GE dated January 25, 2008, and any
subsequent amendments or change orders thereto (the “GE
Contract”);
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Buyer desires
to purchase the Equipment located at GE’s storage facilities
in or near Houston, Texas. The Equipment shall include
only those items described in the GE Contract, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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Seller has
fully paid for and owns the Equipment and is ready, willing and
able to sell the Equipment to Buyer, and Buyer is ready, willing
and able to buy the Equipment from Seller, pursuant to the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement.
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AGREEMENT
FOR AND IN
CONSIDERATION of the
mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged and agreed, the parties agree as follows:
1.
PURCHASE AND SALE OF EQUIPMENT
(a) Upon
the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, on the
Closing Date (defined below), Seller shall sell, assign, transfer,
convey and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller,
any and all of Seller’s interest in and rights to the
Equipment. As the term is used in this Agreement and the
exhibits hereto “Equipment” shall also mean and include
copies of all of Seller’s records and files which relate to
any of the Equipment, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) engineering records; (ii) any and all
contracts, purchase orders or other agreements with third parties
including those with GE or any other vendors, suppliers or
OEM’s pertaining to the Equipment; and (iii) any other
records or files in the possession of Seller relating to the
Equipment, save and except for records the disclosure of which
would jeopardize any privilege available to Seller relating to such
records, would cause Seller to breach a confidentiality obligation
to which it is bound, or would cause Seller to violate any
applicable law; provided , however , that
Seller’s corporate minute books, charter documents, corporate
stock record books and such other books and records as pertain to
the organization, existence or share capitalization of Seller and
such other books and records that do not relate to the Equipment
shall not be included.
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PURCHASE
PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS
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In accordance
with Section 2.2 below, Buyer shall pay Seller for the Equipment
the sum of Twenty Six Million Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($26,650,000) (the “Purchase Price”), as
allocated by the parties to the Equipment.
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Not later than
one (1) business day after the Effective Date, Buyer shall deposit
with Seller the sum of Three Million Dollars as a deposit towards
the Purchase Price (the “Deposit”), which Deposit shall
be applied towards the payment of the Purchase Price at
Closing. The Deposit shall be (i) held by Seller in an
account designated by Seller in its sole discretion, without
interest accrual thereon for the benefit of Buyer, and
(ii) non-refundable to Buyer except as expressly set forth in
this Agreement.
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At the Closing
(as defined below), Buyer shall transfer and pay to Seller the
balance of the Purchase Price (i.e., the Purchase Price less the
Deposit) by wire transfer of immediately available funds into an
account designated in writing by Seller.
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ASSUMPTION
OF LIABLITIES; POSSESSION AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT; TITLE AND RISK
OF LOSS
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Assumption
of Liabilities
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At the Closing,
Buyer shall assume and agree to pay, perform and discharge when due
all liabilities arising out of, in connection with or related to
the ownership, removal, operation, use or maintenance of the
Equipment relating to periods on or after the Closing Date (as
defined below).
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Possession
and Removal of Equipment
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At and after
Closing, Seller agrees to permit Buyer and its representatives free
and unencumbered access to the site where the Equipment is located
so that Buyer can remove the Equipment. Seller shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to provide all authorizations,
obtain all third party consents, and furnish all reasonable
assistance to ensure that Buyer can remove the Equipment from its
present location without any added costs, delays or
interference.
Title to and
risk of loss, damage and destruction of the Equipment shall
transfer from Seller to Buyer upon the Closing Date.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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Seller
Representations and Warranties . Seller hereby represents and
warrants to Buyer that:
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At the Closing
Date, Seller shall have full legal and beneficial title to the
Equipment, free and clear of any and all security interests, liens,
claims, charges or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever, together
with full power and lawful authority to deliver the Equipment to
Buyer; and upon delivery of the Assignment and Bill of Sale to
Buyer in accordance with Section 8.4(b), Seller shall have
transferred marketable title to the Equipment to Buyer.
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Seller is an
entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is formed and has the
requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business as now
conducted. Seller is duly qualified to transact business
and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership
of the Equipment and commitments made hereunder makes such
qualification necessary.
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Seller has the
requisite power and authority to execute this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
by Seller and the consummation by Seller of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized by all
necessary action on the part of Seller.
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The execution
and delivery by Seller of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i)
violate any provision of the constituent documents of Seller, (ii)
violate any order of any governmental authority to which Seller is
bound or subject, (iii) violate any applicable law, or (iv) result
in the imposition or creation of any lien upon the
Equipment. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Seller and, assuming due execution and delivery by
Buyer, constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Seller,
enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms.
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To
Seller’s knowledge, no order or permit issued by, or
declaration or filing with, or notification to, or waiver from any
governmental authority is required on the part of Seller in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, or
the compliance or performance by Seller with any provision
contained in this Agreement.
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As of the
Closing Date all payments under the GE Contract have been made by
Seller to GE with respect to the purchase price and storage of the
Equipment. All taxes due and payable by Seller with
respect to the ownership of the Equipment have been paid or are
being contested in good faith through the appropriate
proceedings.
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There is no
legal action or order pending or, to Seller’s knowledge,
overtly threatened against Seller that seeks to restrain or
prohibit or otherwise challenge the consummation, legality or
validity of the transactions contemplated hereby.
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Except for such
notices as have been disclosed to Buyer in writing, Seller, to
Seller’s knowledge, has not received any written notice that
the Equipment is in violation of any applicable laws.
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No rights of
first offer or other preferential rights to purchase any of the
Equipment are held by third parties.
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4.2
Knowledge Defined
References to
the “knowledge” of Seller shall refer only to the
actual knowledge of the Designated Employee (as hereinafter
defined) of Seller, and shall not be construed, by imputation or
otherwise, to refer to the knowledge of Seller, or any affiliate of
Seller, or to any other officer, agent, manager, representative or
employee of Seller or any affiliate thereof or to impose upon such
Designated Employee any duty to investigate the matter to which
such actual knowledge, or the absence thereof,
pertains. As used herein, the term “Designated
Employee” shall refer to the following
person: Denis Gagnon.
4.3
Survival of Seller’s Representations and
Warranties
The
representations and warranties of Seller set forth in Section 4.1
shall survive Closing for a period of one hundred twenty (120)
days; provided, however, nowithstanding the foregoing to the
contrary, Section 4.1(a) shall survive for a period of one (1) year
(the “Seller Survival Period”). No claim for
a breach of any representation or warranty of Seller shall be
actionable or payable if the breach in question results from or is
based on a condition, state of facts or other matter which was
specifically disclosed by Seller to and accepted by Buyer in
writing prior to Closing.
EXCEPT AS
AND TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT (i) SELLER
MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED, AND (ii) SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, STATEMENT OR
INFORMATION MADE OR COMMUNICATED (ORALLY OR IN WRITING) TO BUYER OR
ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONSULTANTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OPINION,
INFORMATION, PROJECTION OR ADVICE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO
BUYER BY ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, AGENT, CONSULTANT,
REPRESENTATIVE OR ADVISOR OF SELLER OR ANY OF ITS
AFFILIATES). IN PARTICULAR AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, SELLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, AS TO
(w) THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, CONDITION, QUALITY, SUITABILITY,
DESIGN OR MARKETABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT, (x) THE CONTENT,
CHARACTER OR NATURE OF ANY INFORMATION MEMORANDUM, REPORTS,
BROCHURES, CHARTS OR STATEMENTS PREPARED BY SELLER OR THIRD PARTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, (y) ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR
INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO BUYER OR ITS
AFFILIATES, OR ITS OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONSULTANTS,
REPRESENTATIVES OR ADVISORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT AND THE ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE
OR ANY DISCUSSION OR PRESENTATION RELATING THERETO AND (z) ANY
IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY OF FREEDOM FROM PATENT OR TRADEMARK
INFRINGEMENT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT, SELLER FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,
EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FREEDOM FROM
LATENT VICES OR DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
CONFORMITY TO MODELS OR SAMPLES OF MATERIALS OF ANY ASSETS, RIGHTS
OF A PURCHASER UNDER APPROPRIATE STATUTES TO CLAIM DIMINUTION OF
CONSIDERATION OR RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, IT BEING EXPRESSLY
UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO THAT BUYER SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE OBTAINING THE EQUIPMENT IN ITS PRESENT STATUS,
CONDITION AND STATE OF REPAIR, “AS IS” AND “WHERE
IS” WITH ALL FAULTS OR DEFECTS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, LATENT,
DISCOVERABLE OR UNDISCOVERABLE), AND THAT BUYER HAS MADE OR CAUSED
TO BE MADE SUCH INSPECTIONS AS BUYER DEEMS
APPROPRIATE. AS PART OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION
4.4, BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION THEREON, BUYER HEREBY AGREES,
REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE MATTERS RELEASED HEREIN ARE NOT
LIMITED TO MATTERS WHICH ARE KNOWN OR DISCLOSED, AND BUYER HEREBY
WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS WHICH IT NOW HAS, OR IN THE
FUTURE MAY HAVE CONFERRED UPON IT, BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF
FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW, RULES OR REGULATIONS.
Seller and
Buyer acknowledge that the compensation to be paid to Seller for
the Equipment has been decreased to take into account that the
Equipment is being sold subject to the provisions of this
Section 4.4. Seller and Buyer agree that the
provisions of this Section 4.4 shall survive the Closing
Date.
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Buyer’s Representations and
Warranties. Buyer hereby represents and warrants
to Seller that:
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Buyer is an
entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is formed and has the
requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to carry on its business as now
conducted. Buyer is duly qualified to transact business
and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its
commitments hereunder makes such qualification
necessary.
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Buyer has the
requisite power and authority to execute this Agreement and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
by Buyer and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized by all
necessary action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and, assuming due
execution and delivery by Seller, constitutes a valid and binding
obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with
its terms.
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The execution
and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) violate
any provision of the constituent documents of Buyer, (ii) violate
any order of any governmental authority to which Buyer is bound or
subject, or (iii) violate any applicable law.
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To
Buyer’s knowledge, no order or permit issued by, or
declaration or filing with, or notification to, or waiver from any
governmental authority is required on the part of Buyer in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, or
the compliance or performance by Buyer with any provision contained
in this Agreement.
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There is no
legal action or order pending or, to Buyer’s knowledge,
overtly threatened against Buyer that seeks to restrain or prohibit
or otherwise challenge the consummation, legality or validity of
the transactions contemplated hereby.
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No person has
acted, directly or indirectly, as a broker, finder or financial
advisor for Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, and Seller is not or will not become obligated
to pay any fee or commission or like payment to any broker, finder
or financial advisor, as a result of the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement based upon any
arrangement made by or on behalf of Buyer.
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4.6
Knowledge Defined
References to
the “knowledge” of Buyer shall refer only to the actual
knowledge of the Designated Employee (as hereinafter defined) of
Buyer, and shall not be construed, by imputation or otherwise, to
refer to the knowledge of Buyer, or any affiliate of Buyer, or to
any other officer, agent, manager, representative or employee of
Buyer or any affiliate thereof or to impose upon such Designated
Employee any duty to investigate the matter to which such actual
knowledge, or the absence thereof, pertains. As used
herein, the term “Designated Employee” shall refer to
the following person: Jeff Canon.
4.7
Survival of Buyer’s Representations and
Warranties
The
representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in Section 4.5
shall survive Closing for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days
(the “Buyer Survival Period”). No claim for
a breach of any representation or warranty of Buyer shall be
actionable or payable if the breach in question results from or is
based on a condition, state of facts or other matter which was
specifically disclosed by Buyer to and accepted by Seller in
writing prior to Closing.
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INSPECTION,
PRESERVING AND OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
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Immediately
following the Effective Date Buyer and its representatives shall,
upon prior written notice to Seller, have access to the site where
the Equipment is located so that Buyer and its representatives can
inspect the Equipment and review the books, records and information
relating thereto, and to speak to the personnel of Seller that may
have information relating to the history of the
Equipment, provided, however, that Seller shall have the right to
have a representative present at any such access to the
site. Such activities shall include the Buyer’s
right to such inspections deemed appropriate by Buyer in order to
assess the integrity and condition of the Equipment, provided that
any and all such inspections shall be made only upon prior written
notice to Seller, Seller shall have the right to have a
representative present for any such inspections, all inspections
shall be performed in compliance with all applicable laws, and
Buyer shall deliver to Seller a copy of any data, results or
reports prepared in connection with such
inspections. Buyer will at all times while on the site
abide by GE’s safety rules and regulations. Seller
agrees to cooperate with Buyer and provide all reasonable
assistance in relation to Buyer performing its inspection
activities. Buyer shall, upon prior written notice to
Seller, also be permitted to speak directly with vendors and
suppliers associated with the Equipment, including GE and any other
OEMs, and if required, Seller shall promptly provide all necessary
authorization and assistance in order that Buyer can freely engage
said vendors and suppliers in obtaining information from them as
part of Buyer’s inspection activities, provided that Seller
shall have the right to have a representative participate in any
such engagement. Following any inspection of the
Equipment, Buyer shall restore the Equipment to its original
condition as existed prior to any such inspections. Upon
request by Seller, Buyer shall provide Seller with evidence that
Buyer has a policy of general liability insurance, from an insurer
and in an amount reasonably acceptable to Seller, which insurance
shall (i) name Seller as an additional insured party and
(ii) provide coverage against any claim for personal liability
or property damage caused by Buyer or its agents, employees or
contractors in connection with such inspections.
5.2 Preserving
the Equipment
During the
period from the Effective Date to and through the Closing Date,
Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct its
business (as it pertains to the Equipment) in all material respects
in the ordinary course of business and to maintain and preserve the
Equipment consistent with Seller’s past practices and GE and
any other OEM’s recommendations. No later than (5)
business days from the Effective Date Buyer will obtain and
maintain through the Closing Date insurance for the physical loss
or damage to the Equipment with a policy limit of not less than the
Purchase Price and with a maximum deductible of
$50,000. Seller shall be named as an additional insured
on such policy and shall be provided with a certificate of
coverage. Seller shall maintain its current coverage on
the Equipment until Buyer’s insurance becomes
effective. In the event (i) Buyer fails to provide such
coverage or (ii) the Parties determine that Seller’s
insurance coverage is more cost-effective than Buyer’s
insurance, then Seller will keep its coverage in place and Buyer
will be obligated to reimburse Seller for the cost thereof through
the Closing Date.
During the
Buyer Survival Period, Buyer assumes liability for, and hereby
agrees to indemnify, protect, save and keep harmless Seller and its
directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all
liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims
(including, without limitation, claims involving strict or absolute
liability in tort), actions, suits, costs, expenses and
disbursements, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees and expenses, of any kind or nature, which
may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Seller arising
out of and in connection with (i) a breach by Buyer of its
obligations under this Agreement or (ii) the negligence of
Buyer, its employees, representative, contractors and agents;
provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required to indemnify
Seller or its assigns for any claim resulting from acts which would
constitute Seller’s misconduct or negligence or a breach by
the Seller of the terms of this Agreement.
During the
Seller Survival Period, Seller assumes liability for, and hereby
agrees to indemnify, protect, save and keep harmless Buyer and its
directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all
liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims
(including, without limitation, claims involving strict or absolute
liability in tort), actions, suits, costs, expenses and
disbursements, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorney’s fees and expenses, of any kind or nature, which
may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Buyer arising
out of and in connection with (i) a breach by Seller of its
obligations under this Agreement or (ii) the negligence of Seller,
its employees, representative, contractors and agents; provided,
however, that Seller shall not be required to indemnify Buyer or
its assigns for any claim resulting from acts which would
constitute Buyer’s misconduct or negligence or a breach by
the Buyer of the terms of this Agreement or any other agreement
between Seller and Buyer.
All ad valorem
taxes, real property taxes and personal property taxes relating to
the Equipment for the year in which the Closing Date occurs shall
be apportioned as of the Closing Date between Seller and
Buyer. Seller shall be liable for the portion of such
taxes based upon the number of days in the year occurring prior to
the Closing Date, and Buyer shall be liable for the portion of such
taxes based upon the number of days in the year occurring on and
after the Closing Date. For any year in which an
apportionment is required, Buyer shall file all required reports
and returns incident to these taxes assessed for the year in which
the Closing Date occurs that are not filed by Seller as of the
Closing Date. Seller shall pay to Buyer, at the time of
Buyer’s remittance, Seller’s share of such
taxes. If Seller has paid any portion of such taxes
apportioned to Buyer under this Section 7, Buyer shall pay to
Seller, promptly upon notice from Seller of the portion of such
taxes apportioned to Buyer, Buyer’s share of such
taxes. Buyer shall pay all sales taxes, if any, arising
in connection with the sale of the Equipment.
8.1 Conditions
Precedent to Obligations of Each Party
The respective
obligations of Seller and Buyer to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement are subject to no order issued by
any court of competent jurisdiction preventing the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect, nor shall
any material proceeding initiated by any governmental authority of
competent jurisdiction having valid enforcement authority seeking
such an order be pending, nor shall there be any action taken, or
any law or order enacted, entered or enforced that has not been
subsequently overturned or otherwise made inapplicable to this
Agreement, that makes the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby illegal.
8.2 Conditions
Precedent to Obligations of Buyer
The obligation
of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement is subject to the fulfillment, on or prior to the Closing
Date, of each of the following conditions (any or all of which may
be waived by Buyer, in whole or in part, subject to applicable
law):
(a) All
of the representations and warranties of Seller contained herein
shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the
Closing Date, except those representations and warranties of Seller
that speak of a certain date, which representations and warranties
shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of
such date;
(b) Seller
shall have performed and complied with in all material respects its
obligations and covenants required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by Seller on or prior to the Closing
Date; and
(c) Buyer
shall have been furnished with the documents referred to in Section
8.4.
8.3 Conditions
Precedent to Obligations of Seller
The obligations
of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, prior to or on the
Closing Date, of each of the following conditions (any or all of
which may be waived by Seller, in whole or in part, subject to
applicable law):
(a) All
of the representations and warranties of Buyer contained herein
shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the
Closing Date, except those representations and warranties of Buyer
that speak of a certain date, which representations and warranties
shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of
such date;
(b) Buyer
shall have performed and complied with in all material respects all
obligations and covenants required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by them on or prior to the Closing Date;
and
(c) Seller
shall have been furnished with the documents referred to in Section
8.5.
8.4 Documents
to Be Delivered by Seller
At the Closing,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer the following:
(a) a
certificate of an officer of Seller certifying that the closing
conditions set forth in Sections 8.2 (a) have been
satisfied;
(b) the
Assignment and Bill of Sale substantially in the form of Exhibit B
and such other instruments of conveyance necessary for the transfer
of the Equipment, duly executed by Seller; and
(c) a
Non-Foreign Affidavit in compliance with the provisions of Treasury
Regulation § 1.1445-2(b)(2) certifying that Seller
is not a foreign person within the meaning of the Code.
8.5 Documents
to Be Delivered by Buyer
At the Closing,
Buyer shall deliver to Seller the following:
(a) evidence
of the wire transfer referred to in Section 2.2(b)
hereof;
(b) a
certificate of an officer of Buyer certifying that the closing
conditions set forth in Section 8.3(a) have been satisfied;
and
(c) the
Assignment and Bill of Sale substantially in the form of Exhibit B
and such other instruments of conveyance necessary for the transfer
of the Equipment, duly executed by Buyer.
8.6 Time
and Place of Closing
The
“Closing” of the purchase and sale of the Equipment
shall take place on or before 2:00 p.m., local time, no later than
sixty (60) days from the Effective Date, and after the conditions
to Closing set forth in Sections 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 (excluding
conditions that, by their terms, cannot be satisfied until the
Closing) have been satisfied (or waived by the party entitled to
waive such condition) (as the same may be extended pursuant to the
provisions of Section 8.1(b), the “Closing Date) or at such
other location or time as may be agreed by the parties.
8.7 Failure
of Condition.
In the event of
the failure of any condition to Closing set forth in Section 8.1 or
Section 8.2, then this Agreement shall terminate and the Deposit
shall be returned to Buyer and Seller shall pay Buyer any amounts
owed pursuant to Section 8.1(b). In the event of the
failure of any condition to Closing set forth in Section 8.3, then
this Agreement shall terminate and the Deposit shall be retained by
Seller.
It shall be an
event of default if all or any of the following shall have occurred
(herein “Event of Default”):
(a) If
either party shall default in the performance of any of the
material provisions contained in the Agreement, which default shall
continue for ten (10) business days after written notice of default
to the defaulting party; or
(b) If
any representation or warranty made by either party herein or made
in any statement or certificate furnished or required hereunder, or
in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement,
proves untrue in any material respect as of the date of issuance or
making thereof.
(a) Upon
the occurrence of an Event of Default by Seller, Buyer shall be
entitled, as its sole remedy, either (a) to receive any amounts
Seller owes to Buyer under Section 8.1(b) and the return of the
Deposit and any other moneys paid by Buyer to Seller as of the date
of the Event of Default, which return shall operate to terminate
this Agreement and release Seller from any and all liability
hereunder, or (b) to enforce specific performance of Seller’s
obligation to execute the documents required to convey the
Equipment to Buyer, it being understood and agreed that the remedy
of specific performance shall not be available to enforce any other
obligation of Seller hereunder. Buyer expressly waives
its rights to seek damages upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default by Seller hereunder. Buyer shall be deemed to
have elected to terminate this Agreement and receive the Deposit
and any other moneys paid by Buyer to Seller as of the date of the
Event of Default if Buyer fails to file suit for specific
performance against Seller in a court having jurisdiction in New
York, New York, on or before forty five (45) days following the
date upon which Closing was to have occurred.
(b) Upon
the occurrence of an Event of Default by Buyer, Seller shall be
entitled to retain the Deposit as liquidated damages (the
“Liquidated Damages”), which shall be the sole and
exclusive remedy and measure of damages as a result of the
occurrence of an Event of Default by Buyer. Seller
expressly waives its rights to seek damages upon the occurrence of
an Event of Default by Buyer hereunder. THE PARTIES
HAVE AGREED THAT SELLER’S ACTUAL DAMAGES, IN THE EVENT OF A
FAILURE TO CONSUMMATE THIS SALE DUE TO BUYER’S DEFAULT
HEREUNDER, WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICABLE TO
DETERMINE. AFTER NEGOTIATION, THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED
THAT, CONSIDERING ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES EXISTING ON THE DATE OF
THIS AGREEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IS A
REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES THAT SELLER WOULD INCUR IN SUCH
EVENT. EACH PARTY SPECIFICALLY CONFIRMS THE ACCURACY OF
THE STATEMENTS MADE ABOVE AND THE FACT THAT EACH PARTY WAS
REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL WHO EXPLAINED, AT THE TIME THIS AGREEMENT
WAS MADE, THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
PROVISION. THE FOREGOING IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT
BUYER’S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS UNDER OTHER SECTIONS
HEREOF.
Any and all
notices given, or required to be given hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been adequately given when
received by the party to whom such notice is being
given. Notices shall be addressed if to Buyer to:
ENERGY PARTS SOLUTIONS LLC, Attn: Jeff Canon, 2001 Adams Road,
Sedalia, Missouri 65301 ; and if to Seller to: MMC CHULA
VISTA II LLC., 26 Broadway, Suite 960, New York, New York 10004,
Attn: Denis Gagnon , or such other address as the
respective parties hereto shall from time to time designate in
writing to the other party.
All Exhibits
described in this Agreement shall be deemed to be incorporated and
made a part of this Agreement, except that if there is any
inconsistency between this Agreement and the provisions of any
Exhibit, the provisions of the Exhibit shall
control. The parties shall, from time to time prior to
or at the Closing by written agreement, supplement or amend the
description of the Equipment in this Agreement and the Exhibits to
accurately and more fully reflect the list of Equipment that is
being conveyed hereunder.
Caption and
section headings set forth are for convenience of reference only
and shall not in any manner be deemed to limit or restrict the
context of the section to which they relate.
This Agreement
is entered into and shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York notwithstanding
its conflict of law provisions.
This Agreement
supersedes all prior understandings, representations, negotiations,
and correspondence between the parties and constitutes the entire
Agreement between the parties with respect to the transaction
contemplated and shall not in any manner be supplemented, amended
or modified by any course of dealing, course of performance or
usage of trade or by any other means except by a written instrument
executed on behalf of the parties by their duly authorized
officers.
Seller and
Buyer agree to treat this Agreement and the terms hereof as
confidential and not to, without the prior written consent of the
other party hereto, disclose the terms hereof to any other person
except (i) to its counsel and accountants or other agents or
professional advisors in connection with or relating to the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) to any court,
governmental agency or instrumentality or other supervising body
requesting such disclosure, (iii) to any person as may be required
by any government regulation or order (including any regulation,
request or order of a bank regulatory agency or authority or under
any disclosure requirements affecting public companies, including,
without limitation, regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission), law, statute, regulations, decrees, subpoenas or court
orders, (iv) its directors, officers, employees, affiliates,
successors and assigns, (v) to any banks or other financial
institutions in any debt financing by or for the benefit of Buyer
or (vi) in connection with any enforcement of the terms of this
Agreement. Seller and Buyer shall cause its officers,
directors, agents, and employees to comply with the foregoing
paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the
contrary, Seller shall, upon reasonable prior written notice to
Buyer, have the right to issue press releases regarding this
transaction.
Seller and
Buyer agree that from and after the Closing Date, each of them
will, and will cause their respective representatives and
affiliates to execute and deliver such further instruments of
conveyance and transfer and take such other action as may
reasonably be requested by any party hereto to carry out the
purposes and intents hereof.
If, subsequent
to the date of this Agreement and prior to the Closing, a portion
of the Equipment in excess of $10,000 is damaged or destroyed by
fire or other casualty, is taken in condemnation or under the right
of eminent domain, or proceedings for such purposes are pending or
threatened (collectively, “Casualty Loss”), Buyer shall
have the option to either (a) purchase the Equipment
notwithstanding any such Casualty Loss, without reduction of the
Purchase Price or (b) terminate this Agreement without further
obligation of either party except that Buyer shall be entitled to
receive the return of the Deposit and all other monies paid to
Seller towards the Purchase Price. In the event of
subpart (a) above Seller shall (x) at the Closing, pay to Buyer all
sums paid to Seller by insurance companies and other third parties
by reason of the Casualty Loss of such Equipment, (y) assign,
transfer and set over unto Buyer all of the right, title and
interest of Seller in and to any unpaid awards or other payments
from third parties arising therefrom, and (z) not voluntarily
compromise, settle or adjust any material amounts payable by reason
of any Casualty Loss of any portion of the Equipment without first
obtaining the written consent of Buyer.
Except as
otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Seller and Buyer shall each
bear its own expenses (including, without limitation,
attorney’s fees) incurred in connection with the negotiation
and execution of this Agreement and each other agreement, document
and instrument contemplated by this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
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The parties
agree to unconditionally and irrevocably submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the federal or state courts sitting in New York,
and any appellate court from any thereof, for the resolution of
claim or dispute relating to or arising under this
Agreement.
Neither Seller
nor Buyer shall be responsible to the other for any delay
(“Excusable Delay”) in the performance of its duties
under this Agreement due to any cause beyond its reasonable control
and not occasioned by its intentional act, fault or negligence
including, but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockout or
other industrial disturbances, acts of public enemies, orders of
any kind of the government of the United States or any state or
local government or any of their departments, agencies or
officials, or any civil or military authority, insurrections,
riots, earthquake, fire, storm, adverse weather conditions,
restraint of government and people, civil disturbances, or
explosions. Either Seller or Buyer shall promptly notify
the other when an Excusable Delay has occurred or is likely to be
incurred and in each case specify to the extent practicable the
estimated extent of such delay. Either party may
terminate this Agreement in the event the Excusable Delay lasts
more than thirty (30) days.
If any
provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the
balance of this Agreement shall remain in effect.
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NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, NO PARTY
HERETO (OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR ASSIGNS) SHALL, UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY (OR ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR ASSIGNS) FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,
EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES CLAIMED BY SUCH
OTHER PARTY UNDER THE TERMS OF OR DUE TO ANY BREACH OF THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR
INCOME, COST OF CAPITAL, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS REPUTATION OR
OPPORTUNITY.
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This Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns. No
assignment of this Agreement or of any rights or obligations
hereunder may be made by Seller or Buyer (by operation of law or
otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties
hereto and any attempted assignment without the required consents
shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer may
be entitled to assign its rights in and to this Agreement to an
affiliate or subsidiary entity without the consent of Seller,
provided, that (a) the assignee shall expressly assume all of
Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement pursuant to a
written agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to
Seller, (b) Seller receives a copy of such assignment and
assumption agreement on or before two (2) business days prior to
the Closing, and (c) the assignee shall be deemed to have
reaffirmed all of the representations and warranties of Buyer
herein.
This Agreement
may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will
be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute
one and the same instrument.
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Each party
agrees that should any claim be made for brokerage commissions or
finder’s fees by any broker, finder or financial advisor by,
through or on account of any acts of said party or its
representatives, said party will indemnify and hold the other party
free and harmless from and against any and all loss, liability,
cost, damage and expense in connection therewith. The
provisions of this Section 10.16 shall survive Closing or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
Buyer has
received and reviewed a copy of the GE Contract and Buyer
acknowledges and accepts the limitations and restriction set forth
in Section 24.3 therein and under the GE Contract for the benefit
of GE and its subcontractors and suppliers. Buyer further disclaims
any rights of Seller under the GE Contract.
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AFFIRMATION
BY THE PARTIES
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11.1 In performance of its
duties under this Agreement, each Party shall be expressly
prohibited from engaging directly or indirectly in any illegal,
immoral or unethical conduct. Illegal conduct shall be
that defined under the Laws of the United States.
11.2 Each Party shall comply,
and require that its affiliates, agents, and employees comply, in
all respects with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,
any comparable law or regulation in any applicable jurisdiction and
any multilateral international conventions dealing with bribery and
corrupt practices, as they may be amended from time to time,
regardless of whether they are by their terms otherwise applicable
to them. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, no Party hereunder will use, and will require that its
respective agents, adviser, and affiliates will not use, any
payment or other benefit derived in connection with this Agreement
to offer, promise or pay any money, gift or any other thing of
value to any person for the purpose of influencing official actions
or decisions affecting this Agreement or any of the transactions
contemplated hereunder in connection with the services, while
knowing or having reason to know that any portion of this money,
gift or thing will, directly or indirectly, be given, offered or
promised to: (i) an employee, officer or other person acting in an
official capacity for any government or its instrumentality; or
(ii) any political party, party official or candidate for political
office.
11.3 The Parties will not,
and will require that their respective employees, agents, and
adviser will not, conduct business with or assist an entity or
person owned or controlled by, a “suspected terrorist”
as defined by U.S. Executive Order 13224.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF , the parties
have caused this Agreement to be executed effective as of the day
and year first above written by their duly authorized officers or
representatives.
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Buyer:
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF
EQUIPMENT
EXHIBIT B
ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF
SALE
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE (“
Assignment ”), is made and entered this __ day of
__________, 2009, from MMC CHULA VISTA II LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“ Assignor ”), whose address
is c/o MMC Energy, Inc., 26 Broadway #960 New York, NY 10004, to
ENERGY PARTS SOLUTIONS LLC, a Missouri limited liability company
(“ Assignee ”), whose address is 2001 Adams
Road, Sedalia, Missouri 65301.
WITNESSETH:
That Assignor,
for Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does
hereby sell, transfer, assign, and convey to Assignee, all of
Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the equipment,
machinery, and personal property listed on Exhibit A (collectively,
the “Equipment”):
TO HAVE AND
TO HOLD to Assignee, its
successors and assigns, forever, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth below.
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EXCEPT AS
AND TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 2 (i)
ASSIGNOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY
OR IMPLIED, AND (ii) ASSIGNOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, STATEMENT OR
INFORMATION MADE OR COMMUNICATED (ORALLY OR IN WRITING) TO ASSIGNEE
OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONSULTANTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OPINION,
INFORMATION, PROJECTION OR ADVICE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO
ASSIGNEE BY ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, AGENT, CONSULTANT,
REPRESENTATIVE OR ADVISOR OF ASSIGNOR OR ANY OF ITS
AFFILIATES). IN PARTICULAR AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, ASSIGNOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, AS TO
(i) THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, CONDITION, QUALITY, SUITABILITY,
DESIGN OR MARKETABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT, (ii) THE CONTENT,
CHARACTER OR NATURE OF ANY INFORMATION MEMORANDUM, REPORTS,
BROCHURES, CHARTS OR STATEMENTS PREPARED BY ASSIGNOR OR THIRD
PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, (iii) ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR
INFORMATION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO ASSIGNEE OR ITS
AFFILIATES, OR ITS OR THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONSULTANTS,
REPRESENTATIVES OR ADVISORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE OR ANY DISCUSSION
OR PRESENTATION RELATING THERETO, AND (iv) ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS
WARRANTY OF FREEDOM FROM PATENT OR TRADEMARK
INFRINGEMENT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION
2, ASSIGNOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,
EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FREEDOM FROM
LATENT VICES OR DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
CONFORMITY TO MODELS OR SAMPLES OF MATERIALS OF ANY ASSETS, RIGHTS
OF A PURCHASER UNDER APPROPRIATE STATUTES TO CLAIM DIMINUTION OF
CONSIDERATION OR RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, IT BEING EXPRESSLY
UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO THAT ASSIGNEE SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE OBTAINING THE EQUIPMENT IN ITS PRESENT STATUS,
CONDITION AND STATE OF REPAIR, “AS IS” AND “WHERE
IS” WITH ALL FAULTS OR DEFECTS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, LATENT,
DISCOVERABLE OR UNDISCOVERABLE), AND THAT ASSIGNEE HAS MADE OR
CAUSED TO BE MADE SUCH INSPECTIONS AS ASSIGNEE DEEMS
APPROPRIATE. AS PART OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION
1(a), BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION THEREON, BUYER HEREBY AGREES,
REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE MATTERS RELEASED HEREIN ARE NOT
LIMITED TO MATTERS WHICH ARE KNOWN OR DISCLOSED, AND BUYER HEREBY
WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS WHICH IT NOW HAS, OR IN THE
FUTURE MAY HAVE CONFERRED UPON IT, BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF
FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW, RULES OR REGULATIONS.
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Seller and
Buyer acknowledge that the compensation to be paid to Seller for
the Equipment has been decreased to take into account that the
Equipment is being sold subject to the provisions of this
Section 1(a).
(b)
Assignor and Assignee agree that, to the extent required by
applicable law to be effective, the disclaimers of certain
representations and warranties contained in this Section 1 are
“conspicuous” disclaimers for the purpose of any
applicable law.
2.
Further Agreements . Assignor and Assignee agree
that the transfer and assignment of the Equipment is conditioned
upon the following agreements between the parties:
(a) The Equipment shall be removed
from its present location by Assignee at Assignee’s sole risk
and cost. Seller shall provide all authorizations,
obtain all third party consents, and furnish all
reasonable assistance to ensure that Buyer can remove the Equipment
from its present location without any added costs, delays or
interference.
(b) Assignor shall ensure that
Assignee and/or its designated contractors shall have access to the
site for purposes of allowing Assignee to fulfill its obligations
under this Section 2. Assignee agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless Assignor, its working interest partners, contractors
or subcontractors and the employees, officers, directors of any of
them for all claims, damages (including reasonable attorney’s
fees) and causes of action arising out of the negligence of
Assignee’s (or its contractors’ or
subcontractors’) while on the site for any purpose
contemplated by this Assignment, including but not limited to
inspection, removal and transportation of the
Equipment. Assignee agrees to provide proof of
Assignee’s insurance to support its indemnity obligations
under this Section 2(b). Assignor agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless Assignee, its contractors or subcontractors and
the employees, officers, directors of any of them for all claims,
damages (including reasonable attorney’s fees) and causes of
action arising out of the negligence of Assignor (or its
contractors’ or subcontractors’) while Assignee is on
the site for any purpose contemplated by this Assignment, including
but not limited to inspection, removal and transportation of the
Equipment.
(c) Seller hereby represents and
warrants to Buyer that as of the date hereof Seller has and hereby
conveys to Buyer full legal, marketable and beneficial title to the
Equipment, free and clear of any and all security interests, liens,
claims, charges or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever and that
it has made all payments under the GE Contract to GE with respect
to the purchase price and storage of the Equipment.
(a) This Assignment shall be governed
by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New
York, without regard to any conflicts of law rule that would direct
application of the laws of another jurisdiction. The
parties agree to unconditionally and irrevocably submit to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the federal or state courts sitting in
New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, for the
resolution of claim or dispute relating to or arising under this
Assignment.
(b) Assignor and Assignee agree that
from and after the date hereof, each of them will, and will cause
their respective representatives and affiliates to execute and
deliver such further instruments of conveyance and transfer and
take such other action as may reasonably be requested by any party
hereto to carry out the purposes and intents hereof.
(c) NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO
THE CONTRARY IN THIS ASSIGNMENT OR OTHERWISE, NO PARTY HERETO (OR
ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR ASSIGNS) SHALL, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE, BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY (OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
AFFILIATES OR ASSIGNS) FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES CLAIMED BY SUCH OTHER PARTY UNDER
THE TERMS OF OR DUE TO ANY BREACH OF THIS ASSIGNMENT, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME, COST OF CAPITAL, OR
LOSS OF BUSINESS REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF , the parties
have caused this Assignment to be executed effective as of the day
and year first above written by their duly authorized officers or
representatives.
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ENERGY PARTS
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EXHIBIT A
TO
ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF
SALE
DESCRIPTION OF
EQUIPMENT
GE PACKAGED POWER,
INC.
CONTRACT
FOR U.S. BASED SALE OF
EQUIPMENT &
SERVICES
MMC Energy
Inc
Chula Vista
Energy Upgrade
Project
25 January
2008
GE AEP Contract Form Rev. 1
(February 10 2003); JEA Rev Dec. 5, 2005
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Article
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Definitions
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Scope of
Supply
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Options
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Payments
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Effect of
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Lien
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Delivery and
Delivery Point
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Passage of Risk
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Shipment to
Storage
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Schedule
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Performance
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Other Changes
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General
Indemnity
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21
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Seller’s
Indemnity
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21
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Purchaser’s Indemnity
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21
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Article
22
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Insurance
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22
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Comprehensive
General Liability
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22
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Automobile
Liability
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22
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Worker’s
Compensation
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22
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Certificates of
Insurance
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22
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Purchaser’s Insurance
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23
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Article
23
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Termination for
Cause; Suspension
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23
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Grounds for
Termination by Purchaser
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23
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Remedy in the
Event of Termination by Purchaser
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23
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Suspension by
Purchaser
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24
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Grounds for
Termination by Seller
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24
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Remedy in the
Event of Termination by Seller
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25
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Suspension by
Seller
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25
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Article
24
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Limitation of
Liability
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25
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Limitation
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25
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Exclusion of
Consequential Damages
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25
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Subsequent
Purchasers
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25
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Gratuitous
Advice
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26
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“Seller” Defined
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26
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Limitations to
Prevail
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26
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Article
25
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Proprietary
Information
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26
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Confidentiality
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26
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Exclusions
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27
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Article
26
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Assignment and
Change in Control
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28
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Eligible
Assignees
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28
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Purchaser’s Right to Assign to Eligible
Assignees
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28
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Collateral
Assignment
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29
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All Other
Assignments and Transfers by Purchaser
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29
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Seller’s
Right to Assign
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29
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Conditions
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29
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Change in
Control of Purchaser
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29
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Article
27
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Dispute
Resolution
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29
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Referral to
Senior Management
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29
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Arbitration
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30
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Article
28
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Governing
Law
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31
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Article
29
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Software
License
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31
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Grant of
License
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31
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Distribution
and Derivative Works
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32
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Upgrades
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32
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Article
30
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Contract
Documents
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32
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Article
31
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Effective
Date
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32
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Article
32
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Entire
Agreement
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33
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Article
33
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Miscellaneous
Provisions
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33
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Third-Party
Beneficiaries
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33
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Export
Control
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33
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Survival
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33
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Non-Waiver
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33
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Invalidity
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33
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No Nuclear
Use
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34
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Changes and
Improvements Beyond Scope
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34
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Counterparts
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34
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Attachment
1
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Defined
Terms
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36
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Attachment
2
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Scope of
Supply
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40
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Basic Scope
Description
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40
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Gas
Turbine
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40
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Generator
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40
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Unit
Enclosure
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40
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Gas Turbine /
Generator Baseplate
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40
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Air Inlet
System
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41
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Turbine
Exhaust
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2008
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Fuel
System
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41
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Lube Oil
Systems
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41
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Electro-Hydraulic Start System
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42
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Fire Protection
System
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42
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Digital Control
System
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42
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Generator
Protective Relays
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42
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Soak Wash
System
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43
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Component
Testing and Package Full Load Test
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43
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Drawings, Data
and Manuals
|
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43
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Training
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44
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Improvements
and Changes
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44
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Optional
Equipment and Services Checklist and Descriptions
|
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45
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Factory
Options
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45
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Extended Scope
Equipment Options
|
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45
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Service
Options
|
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45
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Factory Options
Descriptions
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46
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Extended Scope
Equipment Options Descriptions
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48
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Extended Scope
Equipment and Service Options Descriptions
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48
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Limits of
Seller Scope & Exclusions
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50
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Limits of
Seller Scope
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50
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Exclusions
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51
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2008
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Codes and
Standards
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52
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Design
Criteria
|
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55
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Attachment
3
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Payment
Schedule
|
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56
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Attachment
4
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Schedule of
Options
|
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57
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Attachment
5
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Termination
Schedule
|
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58
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Attachment
6
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Lien Waiver
Form
|
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59
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Attachment
7
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Scheduled RTS
Date(s)
|
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60
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Attachment
8
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Test Procedures
and Protocol
|
|
61
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Attachment
9
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Stamped
Guarantee Sheet
|
|
62
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Attachment
10
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Seller Equal
Employment Opportunity Certificate
|
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63
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Attachment
11
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Typical
Document List and Schedule
|
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64
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Attachment
12
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Special
Conditions for On-site Services
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68
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Attachment
13
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Special
Conditions for Training Services
|
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72
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Attachment
14
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GE Parent
Company Guarantee Template
|
|
75
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Attachment
15
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TYPICAL Spare
Parts Lists
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78
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2008
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AEPU.S. Contract Form Rev. 1 (February 10, 2003) ; JEA Rev Dec. 5, 2005
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Attachment
16
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GE
Specifications
|
|
79
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Attachment
17
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GE 2008 Field
Service Rates
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|
80
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Energy/ Chula Vista / Revision 6 / 25 January
2008
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AEPU.S. Contract Form Rev. 1 (February 10, 2003) ; JEA Rev Dec. 5, 2005
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Services
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