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071-11 - Puget Sound Energy - ContractPLUGET SOUND ENERGY The Energy To Do Great Things SCHEDULE 74 UNDERGROUND CONVERSION Project Construction Agreement Project Name: Bay St. in Port Orchard Underground Conversion Project Number: Order # 101071773 THIS Agreement, dated as of this 11th day of August, 2011, is made by and between City of Port Orchard, (the "Government Entity"), and PUGET SOUND ENERGY, Inc., a Washington Corporation (the "Company"). RECITALS A. The Company is a public service company engaged in the sale and distribution of electric energy, and pursuant to its franchise or other rights from the Government Entity, currently locates its electric distribution facilities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Government Entity. B. The Government Entity has determined that it is necessary to replace the existing overhead electric distribution system within the area specified in the Project Plan (as defined below) (the "Conversion Area") with a comparable underground electric distribution system, all as more specifically described in the Project Plan (the "Conversion Project"). C. The Government Entity and the Company have previously entered into a Project Design Agreement dated as of June 12th, 2006 (the "Design Agreement"), pursuant to which the parties completed certain engineering design, cost assessment, operating rights planning and other preliminary work relating to the Conversion Project and, in connection with that effort, developed the Project Plan. D. The Government Entity and the Company wish to execute this written contract in accordance with Schedule 74 of the Company's Electric Tariff G ("Schedule 74") to govern the completion of the Conversion Project, which both parties intend shall qualify as an underground conversion under the terms of Schedule 74. AGREEMENT The Government Entity and the Company therefore agree as follows: 1. Definitions. (a) Unless specifically defined otherwise herein, all terms defined in Schedule 74 shall have the same meanings when used in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the following: i) Cost of Conversion, ii) Public Thoroughfare, iii) Temporary Service; iv) Trenching and Restoration, v) Underground Distribution System; and vi) Underground Service Lines. (b) "Company -Initiated Upgrade" shall mean any feature of the Underground Distribution System which is required by the Company and is not reasonably required to make the Underground Distribution System Puget Sound Energy * 6522 Kitsap Way * Bremerton, WA 98312 * 360-475-7020 comparable to the overhead distribution system being replaced. For purposes of the foregoing, a "comparable" system shall include, unless the Parties otherwise agree, the number of empty ducts (not to exceed two (2), typically having a diameter of 6" or less) of such diameter and number as may be specified and agreed upon in the Project Plan necessary to replicate the load -carrying capacity (system amperage class) of the overhead system being replaced. (c) "Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs" shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. (d) "Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs" shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. (e) "Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs" shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. (f) "Estimated Shared Company Costs" shall mean the Company's good faith estimate of the Shared Company Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. (g) "Estimated Shared Government Costs" shall mean the Government Entity's good faith estimate of the Shared Government Costs, as specified in the Project Plan and as changed and adjusted from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. (h) "Government -Requested Upgrade" shall mean any feature of the Underground Distribution System which is requested by the Government Entity and is not reasonably required to make the Underground Distribution System comparable to the overhead distribution system being replaced. For purposes of the foregoing, any empty ducts installed at the request of the Government Entity shall be a Government - Requested Upgrade. (i) "Party" shall mean the Company, the Government Entity, or both. (j) "Private Property Conversion" shall mean that portion, if any, of the Conversion Project for which the existing overhead electric distribution system is located, as of the date determined in accordance with Schedule 74, (i) outside of the Public Thoroughfare, or (ii) pursuant to rights not derived from a franchise previously granted by the Government Entity or pursuant to rights not otherwise previously granted by the Government Entity. (k) "Project Plan" shall mean the project plan developed by the Parties under the Design Agreement and attached hereto as Exhibit A, as the same may be changed and amended from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. The Project Plan includes, among other things, (i) a detailed description of the Work that is required to be performed by each Party and any third party, (ii) the applicable requirements and specifications for the Work, (iii) a description of the Operating Rights that are required to be obtained by each Party for the Conversion Project (and the requirements and specifications with respect thereto), (iv) an itemization and summary of the Estimated Shared Company Costs, Estimated Shared Government Costs, Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs (if any) and Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs (if any), and (v) the Work Schedule. (1) "Operating Rights" shall mean sufficient space and legal rights for the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the Underground Distribution System. (m) "Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs" shall mean (i) all Costs of Conversion, if any, incurred by the Company which are attributable to a Private Property Conversion, less (ii) the distribution pole replacement costs (if any) that would be avoided by the Company on account of such Private Property Conversion, as determined consistent with the applicable Company distribution facilities replacement program, plus (iii) just compensation as provided by law for the Company's interests in real property on which such existing overhead distribution system was located prior to conversion; provided that the portion of the Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs attributable to the Costs of Conversion under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall not exceed the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs without the prior written authorization of the Government Entity. (n) "Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs" shall mean all costs incurred by the Company which are attributable to (i) any facilities installed as part of the Conversion Project to provide Temporary Service, as provided for in Schedule 74, and (ii) the removal of any facilities installed to provide Temporary Service (less salvage value of removed equipment); provided that the Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs without the prior written authorization of the Government Entity. (o) "Reimbursable Upgrade Costs" shall mean all Costs of Conversion incurred by the Company which are attributable to any Government -Requested Upgrade; provided that the Reimbursable Upgrade Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs without the prior written authorization of the Government Entity. (p) "Shared Company Costs" shall mean all Costs of Conversion (other than Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs and Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs) incurred by the Company in connection with the Conversion Project; provided, however, that the Shared Company Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Shared Company Costs without the prior written authorization of the Government Entity. For the avoidance of doubt, the "Shared Company Costs" shall, as and to the extent specified in the Design Agreement, include the actual, reasonable costs to the Company for the "Design Work" performed by the Company under the Design Agreement. (q) "Shared Government Costs" shall mean all Costs of Conversion incurred by the Government Entity in connection with (i) any duct and vault installation Work which the Parties have specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity as part of the Government Work, and (ii) the acquisition of any Operating Rights which the Parties have, by mutual agreement, specified in the Project Plan are to be obtained by the Government Entity for the Conversion Project, but only to the extent attributable to that portion of such Operating Rights which is necessary to accommodate the facilities of the Company; provided, however, that the Shared Government Costs shall not exceed the Estimated Shared Government Costs without the prior written authorization of the Company. (r) "Total Shared Costs" shall mean the sum of the Shared Company Costs and the Shared Government Costs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Total Shared Costs shall not include, without limitation, (i) costs to the Government Entity for Trenching and Restoration, or (ii) costs associated with any joint use of trenches by other utilities as permitted under Section 3(b). (s) "Work" shall mean all work to be performed in connection with the Conversion Project, as more specifically described in the Project Plan, including, without limitation, the Company Work (as defined in Section 2(a), below) and the Government Work (as defined in Section 3(a), below). (t) "Work Schedule" shall mean the schedule specified in the Project Plan which sets forth the milestones for completing the Work, as the same may be changed and amended from time to time in accordance with Section 6, below. 2. Obligations of the Company. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company shall do the following as specified in, and in accordance with the design and construction specifications and other requirements set forth in, the Project Plan (the "Company Work"): i) furnish and install an Underground Distribution System within the Conversion Area (excluding any duct and vault installation or other Work which the Parties have specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity); ii) provide a Company inspector on -site at the times specified in the Work Schedule to inspect the performance of any duct and vault installation Work which the Parties have specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity; and iii) upon connection of those persons or entities to be served by the Underground Distribution System and removal of facilities of any other utilities that are connected to the poles of the overhead system, remove the existing overhead system (including associated wires and Company -owned poles) of 15,000 volts or less within the Conversion Area except for Temporary Services. (b) Upon request of the Government Entity, the Company shall provide periodic reports of the progress of the Company Work identifying (i) the Company Work completed to date, (ii) the Company Work yet to be completed, and (iii) an estimate regarding whether the Conversion Project is on target with respect to the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs (if any) and the Work Schedule. (c) Except as otherwise provided in the Company's Electric Tariff G, the Company shall own, operate and maintain all electrical facilities installed pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Underground Distribution System and Underground Service Lines. (d) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company shall perform all Company Work in accordance with the Project Plan, the Work Schedule and this Agreement. 3. Obligations of the Government Entity. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Government Entity shall do the following as specified in, and in accordance with the design and construction specifications and other requirements set forth in, the Project Plan (the "Government Work"): i) provide the Trenching and Restoration; ii) perform the surveying for alignment and grades for ducts and vaults; and iii) perform any duct and vault installation and other Work which the Parties have specified in the Project Plan is to be performed by the Government Entity. (b) Other utilities may be permitted by the Government Entity to use the trenches provided by the Government Entity for the installation of their facilities so long as such facilities or the installation thereof do not interfere (as determined pursuant to the Company's electrical standards) with the Underground Distribution System or the installation or maintenance thereof. Any such use of the trenches by other utilities shall be done subject to and in accordance with the joint trench design specifications and installation drawings set forth or otherwise identified in the Project Plan, and the Government Entity shall be responsible for the coordination of the design and installation of the facilities of the other utilities to ensure compliance with such specifications and drawings. (c) Upon request of the Company, the Government Entity shall provide periodic reports of the progress of the Government Work identifying (i) the Government Work completed to date, (ii) the Government Work yet to be completed, and (iii) an estimate regarding whether the Conversion Project is on target with respect to the Estimated Shared Government Costs and the Work Schedule. (d) The Government Entity shall be responsible for coordinating all work to be performed in connection with the street improvement program within the Conversion Area. (e) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Government Entity shall perform all Government Work in accordance with the Project Plan, the Work Schedule and this Agreement. 4. Work Schedule. (a) The Government Entity and the Company have agreed upon the Work Schedule as set forth in the Project Plan. Changes to the Work Schedule shall be made only in accordance with Section 6, below. (b) Promptly following the execution of this Agreement, and upon completion by the Government Entity of any necessary preliminary work, the Government Entity shall hold a pre -construction meeting involving all participants in the Conversion Project to review project design, coordination requirements, work sequencing and related pre -mobilization requirements. Following the pre -construction meeting, the Government Entity shall give the Company written notice to proceed with the Work at least ten (10) business days prior to the commencement date specified in the Work Schedule. (c) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party shall perform the Work assigned to it under this Agreement in accordance with the Work Schedule. So long as the Company performs the Company Work in accordance with the Work Schedule, the Company shall not be liable to the Government Entity (or its agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, or representatives) for any claims, actions, damages, or liability asserted or arising out of delays in the Work Schedule. 5. Location of Facilities. All facilities of the Company installed within the Conversion Area pursuant to this Agreement shall be located, and all related Operating Rights shall be obtained, in the manner set forth in the applicable provisions of Schedule 74, as specified by the Parties in the Project Plan. 6. Changes. (a) Either Party may, at any time, by written notice thereof to the other Party, request changes in the Work within the general scope of this Agreement (a "Request for Change"), including, but not limited to: (i) changes in, substitutions for, additions to or deletions of any Work; (ii) changes in the specifications, drawings and other requirements in the Project Plan, (iii) changes in the Work Schedule, and (iv) changes in the location, alignment, dimensions or design of items included in the Work. No Request for Change shall be effective and binding upon the Parties unless signed by an authorized representative of each Party. (b) If any change included in an approved Request for Change would cause a change in the cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the Work, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated Shared Government Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs (if any), the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs (if any) and/or the Work Schedule to reflect such change. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith with the objective of agreeing in writing on a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment. If the Parties are unable to agree upon the terms of the equitable adjustment, either Party may submit the matter for resolution pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions in Section 10, below. (c) The Work Schedule, the Estimated Shared Company Costs, the Estimated Shared Government Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, the Estimated Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs and/or the Estimated Reimbursable Upgrade Costs shall be further equitably adjusted from time to time to reflect any change in the costs or time required to perform the Work to the extent such change is caused by: (i) any Force Majeure Event under Section 11, below, (ii) the discovery of any condition within the Conversion Area which affects the scope, cost, schedule or other aspect of the Work and was not known by or disclosed to the affected Party prior to the date of this Agreement, or (iii) any change or inaccuracy in any assumptions regarding the scope, cost, schedule or other aspect of the Work which are expressly identified by the Parties in the Project Plan. Upon the request of either Party, the Parties will negotiate in good faith with the objective of agreeing in writing on a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment. If, at any time thereafter, the Parties are unable to agree upon the terms of the equitable adjustment, either Party may submit the matter for resolution pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions in Section 10, below. (d) Notwithstanding any dispute or delay in reaching agreement or arriving at a mutually acceptable equitable adjustment, each Party shall, if requested by the other Party, proceed with the Work in accordance with any approved Request for Change. Any request to proceed hereunder must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the requesting Party's reasons for rejecting the proposed equitable adjustment of the other Party. 7. Compensation and Pam (a) Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, the payment procedures set forth in this Section 7), payment in connection with the Conversion Project and this Agreement shall be as follows: i) The Total Shared Costs shall be allocated to the Parties in the following percentages: (A) sixty percent (60%) to the Company, and (B) forty percent (40%) to the Government Entity. ii) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of all Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, if any. iii) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of all Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, if any. iv) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of all Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs, if any. v) The Government Entity shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the costs it incurs to perform that portion of the Government Work specified in Section 3(a)(i) and (ii) (i.e., Trenching and Restoration and surveying). vi) The Company shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the costs it incurs to design, provide and construct any Company -Initiated Upgrade. vii) The Company shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the costs it incurs to obtain Operating Rights outside the Public Thoroughfare. (b) Based on the allocation of responsibilities set forth in Section 7(a), above, the Parties shall determine the net amount payable by the Government Entity or the Company, as applicable, to the other Party under this Agreement (the "Net Amount"). The Net Amount shall be determined by using the amount of the Total Shared Costs allocated to the Government Entity under Section 7(a)(i), and adjusting such amount as follows: i) Subtracting (as a credit to the Government Entity) the amount of the Shared Government Costs. ii) Adding (as a credit to the Company) the amount of all Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, Reimbursable Upgrade Costs and Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs. iii) Subtracting (as a credit to the Government Entity) any payments previously made to the Company by the Government Entity under the Design Agreement which, under the terms of the Design Agreement, are to be credited to the Government Entity under this Agreement. The Net Amount, as so calculated, (A) will be an amount payable to the Company if it is a positive number, and (B) shall be an amount payable to the Government Entity if it is a negative number. (c) Within sixty (60) business days of completion of the Conversion Project, the Government Entity shall provide the Company with an itemization of the Shared Government Costs (the "Government Itemization"), together with such documentation and information as the Company may reasonably request to verify the Government Itemization. The Government Itemization shall, at a minimum, break down the Shared Government Costs by the following categories, as applicable: (i) property and related costs incurred and/or paid by the Government Entity, including any costs of obtaining Operating Rights, and (ii) construction costs incurred and/or paid by the Government Entity, including and listing separately inspection, labor, materials and equipment, overhead and all costs charged by any agent, contractor or subcontractor of the Government Entity. (d) Within thirty (30) business days after the Company's receipt of the Government Itemization and requested documentation and information, the Company shall provide the Government Entity a written statement (the "Company Statement") showing (i) an itemization of the Shared Company Costs, (ii) the Parties' relative share of the Total Shared Costs based on the Company's itemization of the Shared Company Costs and the Government Entity's itemization of the Shared Government Costs set forth in the Government Itemization, (iii) any Reimbursable Private Conversion Costs, (iv) any Reimbursable Upgrade Costs, (v) any Reimbursable Temporary Service Costs, (vi) any credits to the Government Entity for payments previously made to the Company by the Government Entity under the Design Agreement which, under the terms of the Design Agreement, are to be credited to the Government Entity under this Agreement, and (vii) the Net Amount, as determined in accordance with Section 7(b), above, together with such documentation and information as the Government Entity may reasonably request to verify the Company Statement. The itemization of the Shared Company Costs included in the Company Statement shall, at a minimum, break down the Shared Company Costs by the following categories, as applicable: (i) design and engineering costs, and (ii) construction costs, including and listing separately inspection, labor, materials and equipment, overhead and all costs charged by any agent, contractor or subcontractor of the Company. (e) Within thirty (30) business days after the Government Entity's receipt of the Company Statement and requested documentation and information, the Net Amount shall be paid by the owing Party to the other Party, as specified in the Company Statement. 8. Indemnification. (a) The Government Entity releases and shall defend, indemnify and hold the Company harmless from all claims, losses, harm, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) caused by or arising out of any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of the Government Entity in its performance under this Agreement. During the performance of such activities the Government Entity's employees or contractors shall at all times remain employees or contractors, .respectively, of the Government Entity. (b) The Company releases and shall defend, indemnify and hold the Government Entity harmless from all claims, losses, harm, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) caused by or arising out of any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of the Company in its performance under this Agreement. During the performance of such activities the Company's employees or contractors shall at all times remain employees or contractors, respectively, of the Company. (c) Solely for purposes of enforcing the indemnification obligations of a Party under this Section 8, each Party expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, and agrees that the obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided for in this Section 8 extends to any such claim brought against the indemnified Party by or on behalf of any employee of the indemnifying Party. The foregoing waiver shall not in any way preclude the indemnifying Party from raising such immunity as a defense against any claim brought against the indemnifying Party by any of its employees. 9. Conversion of Service to Customers within Conversion Area. (a) Upon commencement of the Work, the Government Entity shall notify all persons and entities within the Conversion Area that service lines to such customers must be converted from overhead to underground service within the applicable statutory period following written notice from the Government Entity that service from underground facilities are available in accordance with RCW 35.96.050. Upon the request of any customer, other than a single family residential customer, within the Conversion Area, the Company shall remove the overhead system and connect such persons' and entities' Underground Service Lines to the Underground Distribution System. (b) The Parties acknowledge that single family residences within the Conversion Area must (i) provide a service trench and conduit, in accordance with the Company's specifications, from the underground meter base to the point of service provided during the conversion, and (ii) pay for the secondary service conductors as defined in Schedule 85 of the Company's Electric Tariff G. The Government Entity shall exercise its authority to order disconnection and removal of overhead facilities with respect to owners failing to convert service lines from overhead to underground within the timelines provided in RCW 35.96.050. 10. Dispute Resolution. (a) Any dispute, disagreement or claim arising out of or concerning this Agreement must first be presented to and considered by the Parties. A Party who wishes dispute resolution shall notify the other Party in writing as to the nature of the dispute. Each Party shall appoint a representative who shall be responsible for representing the Party's interests. The representatives shall exercise good faith efforts to resolve the dispute. Any dispute that is not resolved within ten (10) business days of the date the disagreement was first raised by written notice shall be referred by the Parties' representatives in writing to the senior management of the Parties for resolution. In the event the senior management are unable to resolve the dispute within twenty (20) business days (or such other period as the Parties may agree upon), each Party may pursue resolution of the dispute through other legal means consistent with the terms of this Agreement. All negotiations pursuant to these procedures for the resolution of disputes shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of the state and federal rules of evidence. (b) Any claim or dispute arising hereunder which relates to any Request for Change or any equitable adjustment under Section 6, above, or the compensation payable by or to either Party under Section 7, above, and which is not resolved by senior management within the time permitted under Section 10(a), above, shall be resolved by arbitration in Seattle, Washington, under the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. The decision(s) of the arbitrator(s) shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the Parties. All other disputes shall be resolved by litigation in any court or governmental agency, as applicable, having jurisdiction over the Parties and the dispute. (c) In connection with any arbitration under this Section 10, costs of the arbitrator(s), hearing rooms and other common costs shall be divided equally among the Parties. Each Party shall bear the cost and expense of preparing and presenting its own case (including, but not limited to, its own attorneys' fees); provided, that, in any arbitration, the arbitrator(s) may require, as part of his or her decision, reimbursement of all or a portion of the prevailing Party's costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) by the other Party. (d) Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, the Parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement during the pendency of any dispute. 11. Uncontrollable Forces. In the event that either Party is prevented or delayed in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason beyond its reasonable control (a "Force Majeure Event"), then that Party's performance shall be excused during the Force Majeure Event. Force Majeure Events shall include, without limitation, war; civil disturbance; flood, earthquake or other Act of God; storm, earthquake or other condition which necessitates the mobilization of the personnel of a Party or its contractors to restore utility service to customers; laws, regulations, rules or orders of any governmental agency; sabotage; strikes or similar labor disputes involving personnel of a Party, its contractors or a third party; or any failure or delay in the performance by the other Party, or a third party who is not an employee, agent or contractor of the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event, in connection with the Work or this Agreement. Upon removal or termination of the Force Majeure Event, the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event shall promptly perform the affected obligations in an orderly and expedited manner under this Agreement or procure a substitute for such obligation. The Parties shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to eliminate or minimize any delay caused by a Force Majeure Event. 12. Insurance. (a) PSE shall, and shall require each of its contractors to, secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of the Conversion Project (or, if sooner, until termination of this Agreement) comprehensive general liability insurances, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate for personal injury; and $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/ aggregate for property damages, and professional liability insurance in the amount of $2,000;000.00. (b) The Government Entity shall ensure that each of its contractors performing any Government Work secures and maintains in force throughout the duration of the Conversion Project (or, if sooner, until termination of this Agreement) insurance policies having the same coverage, amounts and limits as specified Section 12(a), above. (c) In lieu of the insurance requirements set forth in Section 12(a), above, the Company may self -insure against such risks in such amounts as are consistent with good utility practice. Upon the Government Entity's request, the Company shall provide the Government Entity with reasonable written evidence that the Company is maintaining such self-insurance. 13. Other. (a) Agreement Subject To Tariff. This Agreement is subject to the General Rules and Provisions set forth in Tariff Schedule 80 of the Company's electrical Tariff G and to Schedule 74 of such Tariff as approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and in effect as of the date of this Agreement. (b) Termination. The Government Entity reserves the right to terminate the Conversion Project and this Agreement upon written notice to the Company. In the event that the Government Entity terminates the Conversion Project and this Agreement, the Government Entity shall reimburse the Company for all costs reasonably incurred by the Company in connection with the Work performed prior to the effective date of termination. In such event, the costs reimbursable to the Company (i) shall not be reduced by any Shared Government Costs or other costs incurred by the Government Entity, and (ii) shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the Company's invoice therefor. Sections 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 shall survive any termination of the Conversion Project and/or this Agreement. (c) Facilities Greater Than 15,000 Volts. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way affect the rights or obligations of the Company under any previous agreements pertaining to the existing or future facilities of greater than 15,000 Volts within the Conversion Area. (d) Compliance With Law. The Parties shall, in performing the Work under this Agreement, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. (e) No Discrimination. The Company, with regard to the Work performed by the Company under this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable laws relating to discrimination on the basis race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. (f) Independent Contractor. The Company and the Government Entity agree that the Company is an independent contractor with respect to the Work and this Agreement. The Company is acting to preserve and protect its facilities and is not acting for the Government Entity in performing the Work. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the Parties. Neither the Company nor any employee of the Company shall be entitled to any benefits accorded employees of the Government Entity by virtue of the Work or this Agreement. The Government Entity shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Company, or any employee of the Company. (g) Nonwaiver of Rights or Remedies. No failure or delay of either Party to insist upon or enforce strict performance by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement or to exercise any other right under this Agreement, and no course of dealing or performance with respect thereto, shall, except to the extent provided in this Agreement, be construed as a waiver or, or choice of, or relinquishment of any right under any provision of this Agreement or any right at law or equity not otherwise provided for herein. The express waiver by either Party of any right or remedy under this Agreement or at law or equity in a particular instance or circumstance shall not constitute a waiver thereof in any other instance or circumstance. (h) No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no third -party beneficiaries of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer any right or interest on anyone other than the Parties, their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives. (i) Governmental Authority. This Agreement is subject to the rules, regulations, orders and other requirements, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental regulatory authorities and courts having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the Parties or either of them. All laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and other requirements, now or hereafter in effect, of governmental regulatory authorities and courts that are required to be incorporated into agreements of this character are by this reference incorporated in this Agreement. (j) No Partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligations or liability upon either Party. Further, neither Party shall have any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of, to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind the other Party. (k) Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such provision shall be held invalid as to either Party or any circumstance by any court having jurisdiction, such provision shall remain in force and effect to the maximum extent provided by law, and all other provisions of this Agreement and their application shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in force and effect unless a court or arbitrator holds they are not severable from the invalid provisions. (1) Notice. Any notice under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be faxed (with a copy followed by mail or hand delivery), delivered in person, or mailed, properly addressed and stamped with the required postage, to the intended recipient as follows: If to the Government Entity: City of Port Orchard 216 Prospect St. Port Orchard, WA 98366 Attn: Mr. Mark Dorsey Fax: 360-876-4980 If to the Company: Puget Sound Energy, Inc. 6522 Kitsap Way Bremerton, WA 98312 Attn: Thomas M. Brobst Fax: 360-475-7019 Any Party may change its address specified in this Section 13(I) by giving the other Party notice of such change in accordance with this Section 13(I). (m) Applicable Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington (without reference to rules governing conflict of laws), except to the extent such laws may be preempted by the laws of the United States of America. (n) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and all other agreements and understandings of the Parties, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement are hereby superseded in their entireties; provided, however, that except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing herein is intended to or shall alter, amend or supersede the Design Agreement and the same shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. (o) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assigns, purchasers, and transferees of the Parties, including but not limited to, any entity to which the rights or obligations of a Party are assigned, delegated, or transferred in any corporate reorganization, change of organization, or purchase or transfer of assets by or to another corporation, partnership, association, or other business organization or division thereof. Government Entity: City of Porf Orcharc BY ITS, A \ Date Signed AL Approved as to form: Gregory Jac b , City Attorney TEST: Company: PUGET SOUND ENER Y, INC. BY �J ITS Date Signed'/���1 Patricia i/./Rir -Patrick, MMC, City Clerk 11 E E U L MCDLO CD M M O a d O tD O r CD O wl , rn M d E Cl) a L N N M `~ C CL . M O ti m Y H CD O 75 C C C V � d O O O •� 'p y = = u a m t 0 . a (L > O CO� ��aw'F 0 w •M U � J IL` a C O ti a O O O 000 - 6 N O 60� 6? 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This Project Plan describes work to be performed by PSE and the City of Port Orchard (the "City") for the conversion of certain PSE electrical distribution system facilities as described herein (the "Conversion Project"). Construction of this Conversion Project is contingent upon and shall not commence prior to both written acceptance of this Project Plan and written execution of a Schedule 74 Construction Agreement by the City and PSE. This Project Plan includes and consists of: • Detailed description of the Construction Work to be performed • Construction Drawings, Standards, Specifications and Requirements for the Construction Work (attached) • Construction Work Schedule • Construction Costs Estimate Summary (attached) Revisions to this Project Plan must be mutually approved by the City and PSE. Scope of Work This Conversion Project has been divided into phases. This is for phase I which will replace PSE's existing overhead electrical distribution system with an Underground Distribution System within the following area (the "Conversion Area"): Along Sidney Ave., from the intersection of Prospect north in front of the library building. The Conversion Project is approximately 660 feet in length, including laterals and road crossings. Additional underground installation is approximately 240 feet. Project pricing is based on the current design of two TUT transformers to serve Myhres Restaurant at 120/240 three phase and existing single phase load in the area. If, prior to or after construction, Myhres rewires their building to require a different voltage, the change in cost will be covered by Change Order. City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 1 101071773 The Conversion Project includes modification or replacement of all existing services lines within the Conversion Area to connect to the Underground Distribution System and removal of PSE's existing overhead electric distribution facilities (including PSE distribution poles and pole mounted street lights) from the Conversion Area. Fluidized Thermal Backfill (FTB, a form of controlled density fill) is required in trenches containing four or more PSE six inch ducts. FTB will be used in place of standard backfill as shown in the Construction Drawings in accordance with applicable PSE Standards. PSE initiated upgrades included in this project consist of. None. City requested upgrades included in this project consist of: installing total underground transformers approximately 160 north of Bay St on the east side of Sidney Ave. Temporary Service included in this project consists of. None. The following portions of PSE's existing facilities to be converted are located outside of Public Thoroughfare: None. In conjunction with this Conversion Project, PSE will remove its existing street lighting system from the Conversion Area. Provision of a replacement street lighting system within the Conversion Area is not included in this Project Plan. Replacement street lighting service can be provided by separate arrangement in accordance with applicable PSE Tariff Schedules. Responsibilities of Parties City Responsibilities a) Provide written notice to customers within the Conversion Area in advance of Conversion Project Construction Work start. The notice will include contact information for both the City and PSE, the expected Conversion Project schedule, anticipation of service interruptions and work required to be performed by customers. b) Coordinate other utility conversion, removal and relocation from PSE's poles. c) Provide all surveying for equipment placement, locations, and establish all grade elevations for the Underground Distribution System within the Conversion Area. d) Provide all necessary excavation, bedding, backfill, off -site disposal, site restoration and coordination for installation of the Underground Distribution System. This includes trenching, backfill, and restoration for cut -over and transfer of existing underground system and service lines from the existing overhead distribution system to the new Underground Distribution System. e) Coordinate private property trenching, excavation and restoration activity with private property owners affected by this Conversion Project. f) Provide flagging and traffic control as required for all work performed by the City. g) Install and proof all ducts and vaults for the Underground Distribution System (excluding work in ducts or vaults containing energized cables or equipment — see PSE Responsibilities) in accordance with PSE standards and specifications using ducts and vaults provided by PSE. City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 2 101071773 "Proofing" as used herein is defined as verification using a mandrel that the duct and vault system is free and clear of damage, installed to the proper grade and at the proper location and contains a pulling line. h) Provide PSE at least ten (10) business days notice prior to the start of trenching activity to allow for delivery of PSE materials to the job site and scheduling of PSE's on -site Inspector. Provide at least two (5) business days notice for scheduled delivery of vaults from the manufacturer. i) Provide secure staging and storage area(s) for duct and vault materials provided by PSE. The City shall be responsible for the security and condition of these materials until they are installed and accepted by PSE or returned to PSE's custody. j) Provide labor and equipment for the off-loading of PSE duct and vault materials delivered to the job site. k) Promptly following notice from PSE that the Underground Distribution System has been energized, provide notice to customers within the Conversion Area informing them of their obligation and responsibility to convert their overhead service lines to underground service lines as provided by state law or to modify existing underground service lines for connection to the Underground Distribution System. Affected service lines are listed in the Service Lines section of this Project Plan. 1) Facilitate weekly (or as otherwise agreed by the City and PSE) construction coordination meetings to include all relevant parties participating in the conversion including PSE and it's contractor(s), the City and it's contractor(s), and other utilities. m) Provide any necessary operating rights for the installation of PSE's facilities in accordance with PSE's Schedule 74 Section 3 and as mutually agreed by the PSE and the City. Operating rights are further addressed in the Operating Rights section of this Project Plan. n) Modify, reroute or replace service lines to City owned facilities to connect to the Underground Distribution System. o) Following notification from PSE that Construction Work is complete, provide to PSE any Shared Government Costs as provided for in the Construction Agreement. Puget Sound Energy Responsibilities a) Provide all duct and vault materials, cables, electrical equipment and components necessary for installation of the Underground Distribution System. b) Following notice from the City, deliver or cause to be delivered all duct and vault materials to the designated staging/storage area(s). Acknowledge delivered quantities and condition of duct and vault materials by signing shipping manifests. c) Following notice from the City, provide inspection services needed for overseeing the proper installation of ducts and vaults by the City. d) Accept delivery of the completed duct and vault system once the new system has been proofed (as described above) by the City. PSE will provide a mandrel to the City to be used in proofing of the duct and vault system. City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 3 101071773 e) Provide PSE electrical workers to complete duct installation and proofing when such work is performed at or in any energized vault containing energized cables or equipment. f) Install (except for ducts and vaults installed by the City) and energize the Underground Distribution System. Provide written notice to the City when the Underground Distribution System is energized. g) Perform cut -over and transfer of existing Underground Distribution System and existing underground service lines from the overhead distribution system to the new Underground Distribution System where applicable (see City Responsibility item "d" concerning trenching responsibility). PSE will notify the City for excavation and the affected customers at least two (2) business days prior to installation, transfer, and connection of underground service lines. Affected service lines are listed in the Service Lines section of this Project Plan. h) Install and connect replacement underground service lines to single family residences and connect modified and replacement non-residential underground service lines provided by customers within the Conversion Area pursuant to PSE Tariff Schedule 85. Affected service lines are listed in the Service Lines section of this Project Plan. i) Remove the existing overhead electric distribution system including, conductors, equipment, down guys, anchors and poles after all service lines to customers within the Conversion Area are connected to the Underground Distribution System and all other utilities have been removed from PSE's poles. Holes left following removal of poles will be filled with crushed rock and compacted in accordance with applicable City standards or specifications. j) Provide flagging and traffic control as required for all work performed by PSE (except as may otherwise be reasonably provided by the City during installation of ducts and vaults in conjunction with City performed trenching, excavation, back -fill and restoration). k) Attend weekly (or as otherwise agreed by the City and PSE) construction coordination meetings facilitated by the City and its contractor during periods of Conversion Project construction. Operating Rights The Underground Distribution System will be located within existing Public Thoroughfare. No additional operating rights have been identified as being needed for this Conversion Project. The Underground Distribution System will be located within Public Thoroughfare except as described in the Operating Rights Attachment. The Construction Work will not be released by PSE for construction until i) all operating rights necessary for the installation of PSE's facilities have been obtained and have been verified by PSE, or ii) the City otherwise signs an agreement releasing PSE from any and all financial obligations associated with the location or relocation of PSE facilities resulting from commencement of construction prior to acquisition of all identified necessary operating rights. Construction Work Schedule City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 4 101071773 The work will be performed in accordance with the following Work Schedule, unless this schedule is revised by mutual agreement of the City and PSE or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the City and/or PSE preclude such performance. Installation of ducts and vaults: 1 day. Installation and energization of the Underground Distribution System: Approximately 6 days. Removal of overhead facilities: 3 days. Installation and removal of Temporary Service: None. Work Schedule Restrictions: None. Construction Cost Estimate The estimated costs to perform the Construction Work and the allocation of costs between the parties are presented in the attached Construction Costs Estimate Summary. These estimated costs are valid for ninety (90) days from the date shown on the attached Construction Costs Estimate Summary. If this Project Plan and a Schedule 74 Construction Agreement are not fully executed within ninety (90) days from this date, the estimated costs shall be subject to revision. Estimated Inspection and Service Provider Outside Services costs are based on 2011 contract rates. Costs for work performed by PSE after January 31, 2012 shall be subject to revision to reflect contract rates which become effective after this date. Further, in the event performance of the Construction Work does not proceed substantially as provided in this Project Plan, PSE's estimated construction costs shall be subject to revision. Changes in Construction Work scope, performance and/or schedule can result in actual Construction Costs which significantly differ from estimated costs shown in the Construction Cost Estimate Summary. Such changes shall promptly be brought to the attention of PSE and the City when anticipated or known to occur and shall be documented in a Change Order mutually agreed by the City and PSE. Proiect Assumptions The project design, construction plans and cost estimates are based on and reflect the following assumptions. Construction conditions that are not consistent with these assumptions may result in a request for change or an equitable adjustment to project compensation under Section 6 of the Construction Agreement. Cost Assumptions 1. The Construction Work will be performed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Construction Work Schedule. 2. PSE's Project Manager will acceptor reject (with written justification) the duct and vault installation work performed by the City within five (5) business days notice of completion City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 5 101071773 from the City. In the event PSE rejects any of the ducts or vaults (with reasonable written justification), the City will perform the necessary remedial work. The City will then re - notify PSE and PSE shall have five (5) business days to accept or reject the remedial work. 3. All PSE cables can be pulled through the ducts and vaults system, including existing ducts and vaults if applicable, to be used for the Conversion Project utilizing normal cable pulling equipment and methods. 4. A City Street Use permit is the only permit necessary for PSE to perform its work for this Conversion Project and will be issued within two (2) weeks of PSE submitting a complete permit application (including any supporting documentation reasonably required by the City). There will be no charge for the permit or inspection fees. 5. The estimated time for installation of PSE duct and vault is based on the City's contractor taking 1 days to complete. During construction, the Inspector will be scheduled in full day increments and in one continuous effort. Changes to a continuous schedule require a minimum of five days advance notice. Inspector time will be charged to the project for days that are less than the five days notice. Estimated Inspector time will be trued -up to the actual days by Change Order at the completion of the duct and vault installation. 6. Traffic control provided by PSE assumes the use of two flaggers, basic signage and simple channelization. Additional traffic control measures are not included. 7. Work to be performed by PSE does not include installation and/or removal of Temporary Service facilities at the request of others during construction. 8. All cut -over and transfer work will be completed during regular working hours. 9. New guy anchors shall be installed prior to installation of new ducts in the same area. 10. When Fluidized Thermal Backfill (FTB) is used, associated cost will be allocated 100% to PSE when required for a Company Initiated Upgrade and otherwise 100% to the City. 11. Installation of protective bollards may be necessary at some locations and may not be included in the project design. In the event unplanned bollards are required, associated costs will be a Shared Cost. Schedule 1. There will be a total of two (2) PSE crew mobilizations as follows: i) one mobilization of an underground line crew for installation of underground conductors and equipment; and ii) one mobilization of an overhead line crew for removal of the existing overhead facilities. Once mobilized PSE crews will have continuous productive work until all PSE Construction Work is complete. 2. All PSE Construction Work will be performed during regular working hours from 7 am to 5 pm excluding holidays. In the event that lane closures are necessary for performance of work, PSE shall be limited to working between the hours of 7 am to 5 pm. PSE and the City will mutually agree to weekly work schedules for the Construction Work. PSE shall be allowed to perform PSE work as scheduled without changes or interruptions caused by other construction activities. 3. Work requiring scheduled interruption of electric service (cut-overs and transfers) will be performed during the working hours specified in Schedule Assumption #2 above, and will be City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 6 101071773 scheduled with at least two (2) business days notice. PSE will notify customers of scheduled service interruptions. Additional Considerations Service Lines Service lines within the Conversion Area must be modified or replaced to provide underground service from the Underground Distribution System as listed in the Construction Drawings. Performance of the work and associated costs shall be governed by PSE Tariff Schedule 85. Cut-overs and Transfers PSE customers within the Conversion Area will experience interruption of electric service during performance of the Construction Work when transferring system and customer loads from the overhead distribution system to the Underground Distribution System. PSE will notify customers at least two (2) business days in advance of expected service interruptions. Customers may request that cut -over and transfer work affecting their service be performed outside the regular working hours listed above subject to the customer's written agreement to reimburse PSE for the additional cost (at overtime rates) to perform such work outside the regular working hours. New Service Connection of new or increased load for City facilities (such as new traffic signals) under terms of PSE Tariff Schedule 85 will be addressed on a separate work order and work sketch. Additional costs may apply and will be quoted separately. PSE Design & Construction Standards This Conversion Project has been designed and will be constructed in accordance with PSE design and construction standards in effect as of the date of this Project Plan. PSE standards applicable to Construction Work to be performed by the City have been provided to the City in PSE's "Electric Distribution Trench/DuctNault Construction Standards, 2009". All relevant PSE standard described above are attached to this Project Plan by this reference. Temporary Support (Holding) of PSE Poles Whenever any pole(s) are required to be temporarily supported (held) due to excavation in proximity to such poles, the City will coordinate with PSE to provide such support. The need to temporarily support such poles shall be determined by PSE, and if required, such support shall be provided by PSE. As used herein, "temporary support" means supporting one or more poles for a continuous working period of ten hours or less. City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion Page 7 101071773 Acceptance of Proiect Plan The City and PSE mutually agree to and accept this Project Plan as of the date indicated below: Fc 5 Itc Date:3C)) For PSE: _ 0 Its: N% L fq Date: C�1— /6�- —/ / ATT� T: atrica ,J. K r a r c,MACr City Clerk City of Port Orchard Bay St. Underground Conversion 101071773 Page 8