Cal Am developed a purchase contract to govern all aspects of the BESS selection, project design, installation, and testing. Bocci guided negotiations for the contract and initiated numerous changes to reduce Cal Am’s risk and clarify the text. We also ensured additional documents required by the contract were filed in the project records.

We then took the lead in defining Cal Am’s requirements for BESS operation during a power outage, including the operating Key Performance Indicators in the contract. We supervised development of the test procedures used to prove Cal Am’s new battery system operates as required including key performance indicators.

The vendor submitted engineering drawings and equipment submittals at three pre-determined points in the design process. Bocci personnel used their expertise in engineering design, code compliance, and suitability of the proposed equipment to ensure delivery of a qualified BESS. Bocci led discussions between Cal Am and the vendor as ideas were discussed and plans finalized.

Almeda Sims Wastewater Treatment Plant

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