PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

AND

EARTH TOOLS INC., DBA APOGEE CLIMATE & ENERGY TRANSITIONS PSC 23-15

This Personal Service Contract (PSC) is entered into by and between Kentucky State University ("KSU") and Earth Tools Inc., DBA Apogee Climate & Energy Transitions ("Contractor"), to establish a contract for personal technical services to the grant: Administration of Research Supported by Section 1445 at the Kentucky State University Land Grant Program, FAIN: NI211445xxxxG015. KSU and Contractor agree to the following:

I. Scope of Contract

Contractor

  1. The Contractor shall serve as a technical expert and advisor for assessing the feasibility of solar photovoltaic power generation at Land Grant Program facilities in Franklin County, KY.
  2. The Contractor shall work in conjunction with Dr. Kirk Pomper (the PI) and Nat Colten (the Community Sustainability Coordinator) and attend meetings as necessary.
  3. The Contractor will produce Solar Feasibility Assessment Report(s) for Land Grant facilities and evaluate options for supplying solar power.
  4. The Contractor will assist in the development of RFP(s), and the evaluation of project proposals, if/when such projects are deemed feasible.
  5. The Contractor will organize local stakeholder meetings in partnership with Cooperative Extension programming efforts to develop strategies for expanding access to clean energy resources (e.g., energy efficiency, conservation, solar power), especially among low-income/limited resource communities in Franklin County.

Kentucky State University

  1. 1. It shall be the responsibility of Kentucky State University to provide appropriate guidance to the Contractor to facilitate the successful completion of the projected work and work product development.

II. Contract Components and Order of Precedence

KSU's acceptance of the Contractor's offer, indicated by the issuance of a Personal Service Contract Award, shall create a valid contract between the Parties consisting of the following:

  1. Procurement Statutes, Regulations and Policies
  2. Any written Agreement between the Parties.

APPROVED FOR PAYMENT 4. The Solicitation and all attachments.

DEC 13 2022

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