Common use of Task Work Orders Clause in Contracts

Task Work Orders. For each assigned initiative, a Task Work Order Template will be developed by the Contractor. A NYSERDA point person will be designated to manage the initiative specific training and work performed under the Task Work Order. Initiative details and specific standard operating procedures will be provided to the Contractor during Task Work Order development. For each Task Work Order, the Contractor is expected to: • Develop an approach and budget for review and approval by NYSERDA according to the task(s) assigned. • Negotiate the scope and cost of the support service. • Upon agreement by both NYSERDA and the Contractor, provide the required assistance within the agreed upon time frames. • Submit required deliverables to NYSERDA for review and approval. • Provide required documentation of expenditures by task based on the approved Task Work Order when seeking payment from NYSERDA. The Task Work Order must assure that appropriate staff and resources will be available for the services requested as well as general day to day support of the initiative assigned. If NYSERDA determines that the parties will be unable to reach agreement on the terms of the Task Work Order, NYSERDA may rescind the Task Work Order at its sole discretion. When NYSERDA finds the terms of the proposed Task Work Order acceptable and has issued a Notice to Proceed on a Task Work Order, the Contractor shall carry out the work pursuant to the requirements of such Task Work Order. The work set forth in the Task Work Order shall, upon its issuance by NYSERDA, constitute Work to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement. Task Work Orders may be issued at any time during the Project Period. The Contractor may submit an invoice for costs when the corresponding Notice to Proceed has been issued by NYSERDA. Should a Notice to Proceed not be issued for a certain Task Work Order, NYSERDA is under no obligation to reimburse the Contractor for any costs or expenses associated with that Task Work Order. If NYSERDA finds that a Task Work Order must be modified, NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order modification request. The Contractor shall then prepare a modification to the Task Work Order. If the Contractor’s modified Task Work Order is acceptable to NYSERDA, then NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order Modification. NYSERDA must be kept informed of milestones, delays or other occurrences in order to participate in any decision or to initiate any necessary action. NYSERDA will review and approve the finalized tasks to ensure that all items included in the Task Work Order are satisfactorily completed and within the prescribed time frame. The Contractor shall not be accountable for delays caused by NYSERDA, NYSERDA participants, or other potential project co- funders such as a utility. Contract #: Task Work Order #: Program Area: NYSERDA PM: Task(s) Assigned: Staff Title Hourly Rate/Unit Rate Not to Exceed Total Grand Total:

Task Work Orders. For each assigned initiative, a Task Work Order Template will be developed by the Contractordeveloped. A NYSERDA point person will be designated to manage the initiative specific training and work performed under the Task Work Order. Initiative details and specific standard operating procedures will be provided to the Contractor during Task Work Order developmentdevelopment or upon start of work. For each Task Work Order, the Contractor is expected to: • Provide qualified individuals to complete the work as requested; • Develop an approach and budget for review and approval by NYSERDA according to the task(s) assigned. • Negotiate the scope and cost of the support service. ; • Upon agreement by both NYSERDA and the Contractor, provide the required assistance within the agreed upon time frames. • Submit required deliverables to NYSERDA for review and approval. • Provide required documentation of expenditures by task based on the approved Task Work Order when seeking payment from NYSERDA. The Task Work Order must assure that appropriate staff and resources will be available for the services requested as well as general day to day-to-day support of the initiative assigned. If NYSERDA determines that the parties will be unable to reach agreement on the terms of the Task Work Order, NYSERDA may rescind the Task Work Order at its sole discretion. When NYSERDA finds the terms of the proposed Task Work Order acceptable and has issued a Notice to Proceed on a Task Work Order, the Contractor shall carry out the work pursuant to the requirements of such Task Work Order. The work set forth in the Task Work Order shall, upon its issuance by NYSERDA, constitute Work to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement. Task Work Orders may be issued at any time during NYSERDA will compensate Contractor for hours the Project Period. The Contractor may submit an invoice for costs when the corresponding Notice to Proceed has been issued by NYSERDA. Should a Notice to Proceed not be issued for a certain Contractor’s employee works on assignment as outlined in each Task Work Order, up to a maximum of 40hrs per week unless approved in writing by NYSERDA is under no obligation to reimburse the Contractor for any in advance. Travel may be reimbursed if approved in writing by NYSERDA in advance. No other costs or expenses associated with that Task Work Orderwill be reimbursed by NYSERDA. If Contractor staff is considered working full time on NYSERDA finds that a Task Work Order must be modifiedassignment, NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order modification request. The Contractor shall then prepare a modification to the Task Work OrderContractor’s staff cannot have other recurring obligations within their company, unless agreed upon by NYSERDA. If the Contractor’s modified Task Work Order is acceptable employees are required to take company training while on assignment at NYSERDA, then NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order Modification. NYSERDA must be kept informed of milestones, delays or other occurrences in order to participate in any decision or to initiate any necessary action. NYSERDA will review and approve the finalized tasks to ensure that all items included in the Task Work Order are satisfactorily completed and within the prescribed time frame. The Contractor shall not bill for hours worked while receiving such training. On a quarterly basis, clear communication from the Contractor must be accountable delivered to NYSERDA as to when training will occur during the next calendar quarter. When NYSERDA office locations are closed for delays caused business due to designated holiday, Contractor’s employees will not perform work on behalf of NYSERDA on those days. However, Contractors will be allowed to reallocate working hours during the same work week. Reallocation of hours must be approved in writing by NYSERDA, NYSERDA participants, or other potential project co- funders such in advance. NYSERDA designated holidays are as a utility. Contract #: Task Work Order #: Program Area: NYSERDA PM: Task(s) Assigned: Staff Title Hourly Rate/Unit Rate Not to Exceed Total Grand Totalfollowed:

Task Work Orders. For each assigned initiative, a Task Work Order Template will be developed by the Contractor. A NYSERDA point person will be designated to manage the initiative specific training and work performed under the Task Work Order. Initiative details and specific standard operating procedures will be provided to the Contractor during Task Work Order development. For each Task Work Order, the Contractor is expected to: • Develop an approach and budget for review and approval by NYSERDA according to the task(s) assigned. • Negotiate the scope and cost of the support service. • Upon agreement by both NYSERDA and the Contractor, provide the required assistance within the agreed upon time frames. • Submit required deliverables to NYSERDA for review and approval. • Provide required documentation of expenditures by task based on the approved Task Work Order when seeking payment from NYSERDA. The Task Work Order must assure that appropriate staff and resources will be available for the services requested as well as general day to day support of the initiative assigned. If NYSERDA determines that the parties will be unable to reach agreement on the terms of the Task Work Order, NYSERDA may rescind the Task Work Order at its sole discretion. When NYSERDA finds the terms of the proposed Task Work Order acceptable and has issued a Notice to Proceed on a Task Work Order, the Contractor shall carry out the work pursuant to the requirements of such Task Work Order. The work set forth in the Task Work Order shall, upon its issuance by NYSERDA, constitute Work to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement. Task Work Orders may be issued at any time during the Project Period. The Contractor may submit an invoice for costs when the corresponding Notice to Proceed has been issued by NYSERDA. Should a Notice to Proceed not be issued for a certain Task Work Order, NYSERDA is under no obligation to reimburse the Contractor for any costs or expenses associated with that Task Work Order. If NYSERDA finds that a Task Work Order must be modified, NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order modification request. The Contractor shall then prepare a modification to the Task Work Order. If the Contractor’s modified Task Work Order is acceptable to NYSERDA, then NYSERDA may issue a Task Work Order Modification. NYSERDA must be kept informed of milestones, delays or other occurrences in order to participate in any decision or to initiate any necessary action. NYSERDA will review and approve the finalized tasks to ensure that all items included in the Task Work Order are satisfactorily completed and within the prescribed time frame. The Contractor shall not be accountable for delays caused by NYSERDA, NYSERDA participants, or other potential project co- funders such as a utility. Contract #: Task Work Order #: Program Area: NYSERDA PM: Task(s) Assigned: Staff Title Hourly Rate/Unit Rate Not to Exceed Total Grand Total:.