Home Performance with Energy Star and FSL Home Improvements 1201 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ Phone Fax

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1 Home Performance with Energy Star and FSL Home Improvements 1201 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ Phone Fax Contractor Application (2 pages) Contractor Agreement (5 pages)

2 Home Performance with Energy Star and FSL Home Improvements 1201 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ Phone Fax Contractors Information/Application Form Please Note: Copies of your Registrar of Contractor s License, local tax licenses, and W- 9 must accompany this application. If qualified, also include a copy of your BPI certificate. Please ask your insurance agent to submit copies of your Workman s Compensation, General Liability, and Auto liability. Please Print or Type DATE: Business Name: Owner/Representative: Business Address: Number Street City Zip Code Mailing Address : Number Street City Zip Code Area Code/Phone Numbers: Office Fax Mobile Federal I.D.#: If not incorporated, Social Security #: Privilege Tax #: Expiration Date: Registrar of Contractors #: Expiration Date: Classification Number: Expiration Date: Do you have a General Contractor s License in this area? Yes No Have you completed the BPI training courses and received your certification? Yes No If your answer is YES, please submit a copy of your certification and provide the name of your BPI certified employee(s) and the certification date. Name: Date of Certification: How long have you been in the contracting business? Years Months

3 For referral purposes, please list your service area by city, county, or area code: List the names and addresses of the last three clients for whom you have completed construction: Name Address City Area Code/Phone Approximately how many jobs have you completed as a licensed contractor? What is the smallest/value job you have done? What is the largest/value job you have done? How many employees do you employ full-time? THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTOR CETIFIES THAT ALL INFORMATION GIVEN HEREIN IS SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AND FURTHER AGREES: Contractor License Class and bond are current, and the undersigned contractor agrees to maintain in current status all licenses and bonds as required by law. That the work be performed in accordance with the property requirement standards. That if the work performed by the contractor is found to be unsatisfactory by the administering agency or if contract relations between the contractor, homeowner or other parties are found to be unsatisfactory, that the administering agency may remove the contractor s name from the approved list, with such accompanying publicity as it deems necessary. The contractor will abide the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunity. That the work will be done in conformance with all appliance codes and zoning regulations. Upon award of bid/contract, please request that a Certificate of Insurance and Worker s Compensation Certificate be sent to FSL/Home Improvements Department. Contractor s Signature: Date

4 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Arizona Participating Contractor Agreement FSL Home Improvements hereinafter referred to as FSL is offering the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) in conjunction with local building contractors and heating and cooling trades, hereinafter referred to as Contractors, to improve the health, safety, energy efficiency, durability, affordability and comfort of Arizona s housing stock. The key objectives of this program are to deliver a comprehensive whole house assessment and provide efficiency improvements in the single family and multi-family retrofit market. In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, local utility providers, and the Building Performance Institute, FSL is charged with educating, and promoting the home performance contracting philosophy while increasing awareness and demand of the service and developing an infrastructure to train and certify contractors willing to participate in the program. This agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which Contractors shall participate in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Arizona program. Under this agreement, Contractors will contract with property owners to provide building performance services that are in compliance with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR requirements and standards. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Arizona will provide technical training and support for the Contractors. Since this is a new program in Arizona, FSL reserves the right to make changes as needed to the conditions of this agreement upon written notice to the parties involved. This Agreement is completely voluntary and can be terminated at any time for any reason by either FSL or the Contractor. The Arizona Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program will provide the following services and support to Contractors Offer training and BPI certification courses Train Contractors on CSG software program The opportunity to receive and respond to leads generated by the program Right to offer customers competitive financing options, from energy efficiency financing organization, for the installation of eligible energy efficiency measures. Right to use Home Performance with ENERGY STAR marketing material in accordance to the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR criteria provided. Potential to offer and participate in utility rebate incentives in Arizona By executing this Agreement, the Contractor agrees to play an active role in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program by providing high quality building performance services to potential customers. As a condition of participating in the Contractor Participation Agreement HPwES-Arizona Page 1 of 5

5 Program and accessing the Program benefits, the Contractor must comply with and/or agree to the following: I. Proof of Business Success Contractors shall, upon submitting this agreement, provide the Program with the following information: a. Completed Contractor Application b. Proof of Contractors License which is in Good Standing with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors II. Proper Response to Program Leads a. Contractors shall accept referrals from the Program and shall provide services to these leads in accordance with the Program guidelines and this Agreement b. Contractors shall recognize that the leads generated by the Program constitute a Program benefit and that the Contractor must make every effort to respond to these leads within 3 business days of receipt of referral. III. Program Compliance and Requirement a. Contractors shall meet the standards for BPI certification in either a Building Analyst of Envelope Professional categories and provide proof to FSL. b. Contractor shall maintain BPI certification for at least (1) person, per store front location, during the life of the Contractor s involvement in the Program. c. Contractor shall ensure that BPI certified personnel perform all Comprehensive Home Assessments. d. Contractor shall ensure that BPI certified personnel supervise all jobs performed under the Program regardless of whether or not the work is performed by the Contractor s employees or by a subcontractor. e. Contractor shall ensure that certified technicians receive at a minimum, ongoing training that is in compliance with BPI s continuing education credits. f. Contractor must notify FSL within 15 days of a change in status of BPI certified staff and shall have 30 days to reinstate or replace BPI certified technician. g. Comply with current Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, which describe how the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR marks, marketing graphics, and name may be used. IV. Program Activity a. Contractor shall utilize a BPI Certified Analyst to perform all Comprehensive Home Assessments and facilitate the installation of recommended measures. b. Contractor shall, for every Comprehensive Home Assessment, provide the homeowner with a report and work scope proposal that includes measures for improving the energy efficiency, comfort and safety of the home. The report will include a summary of the cost and benefits of the proposed work derived from approved software. c. When necessary, Contractor shall use a computer modeling tool recognized and approved by AZ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. Contractor Participation Agreement HPwES-Arizona Page 2 of 5

6 d. Contractor shall ensure that all jobs performed under the Program will include at a minimum, the measures listed by EPA ENERGY STAR, BPI, or local utility rebate program. e. Contractor shall ensure that the Program financing options are utilized only for the installation eligible Program measures. f. Contractor shall perform a minimum of 5 assessments per year to remain active in the program. V. Business Practices a. Contractors shall treat Program clients and attempt in good faith to deliver promised services in a timely and responsible manner. b. Contractor shall properly represent the relationship of the Contractor to the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program implementers, this relationship being that the Contractor is an independent contractor, with BPI certified staff, and a participant in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program. Contractor shall NOT represent themselves as working for, approved by, or certified by, U. S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, FSL Home Improvements, Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, and the local Arizona utilities. c. Contractor shall maintain any relevant licenses required by federal, state, county or municipal governments or any other agencies with jurisdiction over work performed in the Program. d. Contractor shall maintain general liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers compensation in accordance with statutory workers compensation requirements and comprehensive automobile liability insurance. Contractor shall provide evidence of current coverage to FSL and list FSL Home Improvements as additionally insured. e. Contractor must maintain as a matter of record, insurance certificates for all subcontractors used by Contractor on all Program projects. f. Contractors shall provide all program customers with required information materials. g. Contractor shall provide the customer with written warranty for labor and materials for a minimum of (1) year from the date the service is performed on parts or according to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors two-year workmanship requirements. Equipment shall carry manufacturer s warranty. h. Contractor must address all customer disputes regarding work performed in the Program by first working with the customer to resolve the dispute amicably. If such attempt does not produce an outcome acceptable to the customer then the Contractor shall settle the dispute through the contractor s customer complaint resolution process on file with HPwES sponsor. If necessary, Homeowners can file a formal complaint with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. i. Contractor shall hold U.S. EPA, U.S. DOE, Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, participating utilities and FSL Home Improvements harmless from any suit arising from work in the Program. Contractor Participation Agreement HPwES-Arizona Page 3 of 5

7 j. Contractor shall allow random field inspections by FSL Home Improvements or the Arizona Energy Office on a minimum of 15% of all jobs submitted to ensure quality assurance. VI. Program Participation Contractor acknowledges that participation in the Program is a privilege, and HPwES sponsor FSL may suspend or terminate Contractor s participation in the Program for any reason, including failure to maintain Program standards. Contractor shall not employ as a subcontractor any firm that has been suspended or terminated from this program without prior written permission. FSL reserves the right make changes to the Program upon notice to the Contractor in writing or by . Contractor Participation Agreement HPwES-Arizona Page 4 of 5

8 I have read, understand and agree to comply with all commitments described in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR-Arizona Participating Contractor Agreement, including all supporting policies described or referenced therein. I understand the provisions of this Agreement are effective from date of signature until cancelled by either party. FSL reserves the right to modify, at any time during this Agreement term, the provisions of this Agreement. I agree to maintain and provide FSL with copies of insurance certificates and will maintain appropriate licenses in good standing throughout the terms of this agreement. I certify, under the penalties of law, that the statements made in this Agreement have been examined by me and are true and complete. I understand that by signing this Agreement, I consent to any other inquiry to verify or confirm the information I have given. Signature of Authorized Representative Date Printed Name of Authorized Representative Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip Federal Tax ID Name of BPI Certified Technician Phone Number Fax Number Website ROC License(s) BPI Certification Classification _ Name of Contact Person Accepting Referrals Contact Person s Phone Number Contractor Participation Agreement HPwES-Arizona Page 5 of 5