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Joint Development Authority TCAAP Redevelopment Project Joint Development Authority TCAAP Redevelopment Project Rice Creek Commons Energy Consultant Scope of Work Background: The Rice Creek Commons / TCAAP (Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant) Joint Development Authority (JDA) seeks a consultant to create energy goals, metrics and scenarios on how to create an all- electric development, to be included in a future development agreement with site developer. The JDA resumed discussions in February 2023 to negotiate a Development Agreement for Rice Creek Commons. The JDA is currently negotiating a Preliminary Development Agreement with Alatus LLC as Developer of the site, anticipated to be completed Fall 2023. The JDA is working toward a term sheet by the end of 2023 with the Development Agreement approved and executed by the end of 2024. Previous work on the energy vision for the JDA was completed in 2015 in two phases 1) a Policy White Paper outlining the energy vision for the site for the next 50 years and 2) the Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF) which provides details about how the parties can achieve the vision laid out in the White Paper. The previous work is essential to understanding the vision for the site and in identifying possible pathways to meet the vision. However, in the past eight years, the options to achieve the vision have drastically changed, and it is important that the JDA update the EIRF with modern-day efforts and technology to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible through an all-electric development. The JDA is aware of the challenges an all-electric development poses and looks forward to understanding the “How,” both technically and economically. Funding options are an essential aspect of the energy vision. Scope of work: • Creation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission assumption baseline using high- and low-density scenarios • Quantification of reduction strategies to the baseline • Development of carbon/energy/sustainability-related specific design guidelines for both industrial and residential development sites o Delivery of various scenarios outlining guidelines or metrics to be used to meet an all- electric development and the feasibility of reaching those goals • Development of community-wide approach to achieving carbon goals to ensure a holistic perspective on the community sustainability goals • Coordination with project partners on approach to community energy goals • Participation in community engagement around sustainability (as needed) • Support for LEED for Communities tracking or other similar certification program that will help reach goals • Outlining funding resources or opportunities to support the vision