Exhibit 10.1
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT*
This Agreement dated as of the
30th day of April, 2008 (“ Effective Date
”) is by and between Lighting Science Group Corporation
(“ LSGC ”), and Jamestown One Times
Square, L.P. (“ JOTS ”).
Background
LSGC and
JOTS are entering into this Technology Development And Supply
Agreement with attached exhibits “A”, “B”
and “D” related to the design, development,
manufacturing, supplying and maintenance of a 12’ diameter
Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball (the “Ball”)
using LEDs to illuminate the Waterford Crystal elements to be
permanently installed on the roof top of the One Times Square
building (the “Project”).
LSGC is
a leading developer and manufacturer of architectural lighting,
signs and displays using light-emitting diodes
(“LEDs”).
JOTS
would like LSGC to perform certain development, manufacturing,
supply, and maintenance services related to the Project; and LSGC
is willing and able to perform such services according to the terms
of this Agreement.
1.
Supply and Ordering of Goods .
(a) LSGC will design, develop,
manufacture and supply to JOTS, the products and/or components
listed on Exhibit A (the “ Goods
”). JOTS will purchase the Goods from LSGC pursuant to
purchase orders submitted by JOTS during the term hereof (each a
“ Purchase Order ”). The Goods supplied
shall be delivered pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in
Exhibit B , or such other Scope of Work upon which JOTS
and LSGC may agree in writing (the “ Scope of
Work ”).
(b) On or prior to
September 1, 2008, LSGC will provide sufficient units of the
Goods identified as the lighting elements in Exhibit A to
complete the construction of the TSB and provide spare modules to
insure ongoing performance.
(c) All purchases of the Goods
shall be made in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
the terms regarding product descriptions, price, quantities,
delivery destinations and shipment dates set forth in each Purchase
Order submitted by JOTS to LSGC. LSGC shall accept Purchase Order
submitted in conformance with this Agreement.
(e) In no event may any changes
be made to the Goods, including without limitation, any change in
material composition of the Goods, and/or change in the
manufacturer of any parts incorporated in the Goods, without
JOTS’s prior written approval and at all times LSGC shall
comply with Exhibit A and Exhibit B .
Unless otherwise specified by JOTS all requests for changes must be
received in writing.
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THE COMPANY HAS REQUESTED AN ORDER FROM THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “COMMISSION”) PURSUANT TO RULE
24B-2 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, GRANTING
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO SELECTED PORTIONS. ACCORDINGLY, THE
CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT, AND HAVE
BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. OMITTED PORTIONS ARE
INDICATED IN THIS EXHIBIT WITH “*******”. |
(f) During the Initial Term,
unless agreed otherwise, LSGC will be the exclusive supplier of the
Goods, so long as acceptable performance is maintained as
determined in JOTS’s sole discretion.
2.
Pricing and Payment .
(a) Pricing . There are
three elements to this Technology Development And Supply Agreement
that will be provided in a phased approach. In phase one, LSGC
shall provide all required engineering design services for the new
ball at a cost of “********”. In phase two, LSGC shall
provide the lighting hardware “Goods” to JOTS at a cost
not to exceed “*********”. In phase three, LSGC will
provide technical support services for year one after completion of
the Project at no additional cost. Thereafter, JOTS to determine
the level of ongoing support required. Each of the above phases
will be provided independently of future phases.
(b) Payment . The phase
one initial design fee of “******” will be invoiced at
the commencement of the contract and shall be due in 30 days
from invoice date. The Phase two fees will be invoiced at product
delivery and shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days
after receipt of the invoice or by such other date as set forth in
the Purchase Order. *
3.
Representations and Warranties .
(a) LSGC warrants that all Goods
delivered in accordance with this Agreement and the Purchase Orders
issued hereunder shall (1) consist of all new materials,
(2) be in conformance with the Specifications, (3) be of
good material and workmanship, (4) be of merchantable quality
and free from defect, and fit for the particular purpose for which
they are manufactured and intended, and (5) be manufactured,
packaged, labeled, stored and loaded for shipment in strict
conformity with all applicable federal, state and local statutes,
laws, ordinances, codes and regulations relating thereto. LSGC will
also provide a three year limited warranty for the replacement of
LED modules and power supplies as detailed in
Exhibit “D”.
(b) LSGC will at its expense,
perform such tests and inspections of the Goods as are required to
confirm that the Goods conform to the requirements of this
Agreement and the Purchase Orders issued hereunder. If any Goods
are found to be defective in material or workmanship, or otherwise
fail to comply with the warranties set forth above, Purchaser may
reject such Goods and rejection will be effected by notice mailed
(e-mail notice shall be sufficient under this Section 7)) to
LSGC within a reasonable period of time after receipt of the
Goods.
4.
Promotional Rights
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THE COMPANY HAS REQUESTED AN ORDER FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT
TO RULE 24B-2 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED,
GRANTING CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO SELECTED PORTIONS. ACCORDINGLY,
THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT, AND
HAVE BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. OMITTED PORTIONS
ARE INDICATED IN THIS EXHIBIT WITH “*******”. |
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LSGC will be allowed to promote the
company as the technology integrator to JOTS on the project,
provided that, LSGC will coordinate and obtain prior approval from
JOTS on all promotional activities regarding LSGC’s
contribution to the creation of the TSB.
5. Term and Termination .
(a) The term of this Agreement
shall commence on the date hereof (the “ Effective
Date ”) and, subject to early termination in
accordance with Section 5(b) below, shall continue for
a period of 2 years from the Effective Date (the “
Initial Term ”).
(b) Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, either party may immediately terminate
this Agreement, and/or any Purchase Order by giving written notice
to the other party under the following circumstances:
(i) If the other party becomes
insolvent, or any voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy
or corporate reorganization is filed by or against such other
party, or a receiver is appointed with respect to any other assets
of such other party or liquidation proceeding or its equivalent is
commenced by or against such other party and such matter is not
dismissed within sixty (60) days after filing; or
(ii) If the other party fails to
perform any of the material obligations under this
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