the "Office" is requesting bids for financing, under a lease-purchase financing arrangement (the "EPC Lease"), the acquisition by the Department of certain energy systems or equipment under Energy Performance Contracts ("EPCs"). The successful bidder (the "Lessor") will provide financing for up to $13,920,000.00 in equipment purchases and related facility energy improvements. The financing
is expected to close August 6, 2010 (the "financing date") as further described on Appendix A hereto. The purchases will be consolidated and the financing provided as described in Section III of this IFB.