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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC24-439 Holy Cross_line extension letter3799 HIGHWAY 82·P.O. DRAWER 3350 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81602 (970) 945-5491·FAX (970) 945-4081 A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative August 5, 2024 Eagle County PO Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631 RE: Edwards Freedom Park To Whom it May Concern, Holy Cross Energy has completed a design and cost estimate for providing electric service to the above referenced project, hereinafter the “Project”. Our facilities will be installed as shown on the attached sketch. The owner or developer of the subject Project is hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”. The estimated cost of construction is as follows: Total estimated cost of underground construction $87,200.00 Holy Cross Energy – Community Energy Systems Contribution $(22,500.00) Construction deposit consisting of equivalent overhead credits (refundable) $44,200.00 Contribution in aid of construction (non-recoverable) $20,500.00 Total payment required before starting work on the project $64,700.00 Electronic payments are now being accepted – an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form is included with this agreement. Please contact us if you would like to know more about paying with a Credit Card. The above figures are only estimates. After the job has been completed, the actual cost of construction will be determined. The Owner’s contribution and deposit will be adjusted to reflect the actual cost by making a refund or further assessment. Execution of this document constitutes the Owner’s agreement to pay any further assessment in a timely manner. This payment is being made by (and any refunds at final accounting will be sent to): Payee: Phone: Address: Adjusted construction deposits are available for refunds over a ten year period as specified by Holy Cross Energy's Line Extension Policy. These refunds will be paid to (unless otherwise directed in writing): Name: Address: Our power facilities must be installed on an easement. Please execute and return the enclosed document. Eagle County Government 970-471-2320 PO Box 850, Eagle, CO 81631 Eagle County Government/Project Management PO Box 850, Eagle, CO 81631 Docusign Envelope ID: 1C1FF0D6-C5A6-4AD8-8791-CA6F2EB1F9F4 Edward Freedom Park August 5, 2024 Page Two The following conditions are hereby noted: 1. A Load Form must be submitted for each service. These forms are available on-line and can be found by visiting www.holycross.com. 2. Holy Cross Energy has separate Policies and Procedures for Generation Interconnections. Please visit www.holycross.com or send an e-mail to renewables@holycross.com for more information. 3. Holy Cross Energy has implemented a policy which requires that the Owner provide all excavation, backfill, compaction and cleanup needed for installation of the underground power system extension to serve the Project. The Owner must also set all vaults and install all conduits as specified by Holy Cross Energy’s design for the Project and the enclosed construction specifications. Holy Cross Energy will supply all material which can be picked up by the Owner at the appropriate storage yard. The cost of this material is included in the job cost estimate. The attached Trench, Conduit, and Vault Agreement must be properly executed by the Owner and returned prior to the start of excavation. 4. No excavation will be undertaken within five (5) feet of existing underground power lines except under the on site supervision of a Holy Cross Energy employee. 5. It shall be the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that splice vaults, switchgear vaults and transformer vaults installed hereunder for the Project are accessible by Holy Cross boom trucks and other necessary equipment and personnel at all times. The use of such access by Holy Cross shall not require removal or alteration of any improvements, landscaping, or other obstructions. The ground surface grade shall not be altered within ten (10) feet of said splice, switchgear and transformer vaults, nor along the power line route between the vaults. The ground surface grade at said transformer and switchgear vaults shall be six (6) inches below the top of the pad. The ground surface grade at said splice vaults shall be even with the top of the pad. The manhole opening of said splice vaults shall be uncovered (excluding snow) and accessible at all times. Improvements, landscaping or any other objects placed in the vicinity of said transformers and switchgear shall be located so as not to hinder complete opening of the equipment doors. The ground surface within ten (10) feet of said transformer and switchgear doors shall be flat, level and free of improvements, landscaping, and other obstructions. Improvements, landscaping and other objects will be kept a minimum of four (4) feet from non-opening sides and backs of said transformers and switchgear. Owner hereby agrees to maintain the requirements of this paragraph and further agrees to correct any violations which may occur as soon as notified by Holy Cross Energy. Said corrections will be made at the sole cost and expense of Owner. 6. Secondary voltage available will be 208Y/120, three-phase. 7. Secondary facilities shall be installed in accordance with National Electrical Code and Holy Cross Energy specifications. All meter locations must be approved. Any service over 200 amps or 240 volts must have prior written approval from Holy Cross Energy. 8. It will be the Owner’s responsibility to extend underground secondary entrance conductors from the pad-mounted transformer, or junction box, to points of power usage. 9. All underground services shall be installed in conduit ahead of the meter. All underground services must be in conduit beneath roads, driveways, and other areas of difficult excavation. 10. Low voltage starting will be required on all three-phase motors larger than 25 HP and all single- phase motors larger than 10 HP. Docusign Envelope ID: 1C1FF0D6-C5A6-4AD8-8791-CA6F2EB1F9F4 Edward Freedom Park August 5, 2024 Page Three 11. Motor protection from phase loss and other voltage problems should be provided. This equipment shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the Owner. 12. The above-mentioned cost estimate does not include connect fees or meter deposits, if required. Arrangements for payment of these items and for scheduling the actual meter installation should be made through the local Holy Cross Energy office. 13. We attempt to complete all projects in a timely manner. However, highest priority is given to maintaining service to our existing consumers. This fact, along with inevitable construction delays, will not allow us to guarantee a project completion date. 14. All Holy Cross Energy rules and regulations will be followed. 15. When Holy Cross Energy is in receipt of the Owner’s payment in the amount of $64,700.00 (via EFT, credit card, or check), all necessary executed easements, other permits, if required, a completed “Residential Load Form” or “General Services Load Form”, the executed trench agreement, and the signed original of this letter agreement (below), the job can be scheduled for construction. Holy Cross Energy does not accept checks with lien waivers. Sincerely, HOLY CROSS ENERGY Keith Hernandez, Engineering Department (970) 947-5439 Email: khernandez@holycross.com KH:MM Enclosure The above terms and conditions are hereby agreed to and accepted By: Title: Date: W/O#24-24956: 50-89: EDWARDS FREEDOM PARK 24-24956 Contract Letter County Manager Docusign Envelope ID: 1C1FF0D6-C5A6-4AD8-8791-CA6F2EB1F9F4 10/21/2024 WECMRDJob Name:EDWARDS FREEDOM PARKW/O #:24956Holy Cross EnergyGlenwood Springs, ColoradoNOT TO SCALEFACILITY LOCATIONS APPROXIMATECONTRACT LETTER AGREEMENT SKETCHNDocusign Envelope ID: 1C1FF0D6-C5A6-4AD8-8791-CA6F2EB1F9F4