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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-1439ORDINANCE NO. 26-1439 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DNV ENERGY USA INC., TO PROVIDE TRANSMISSION PLANNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 9008 — SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRANSMISSION PLANNING SERVICES AWARDED TO DNV ENERGY USA INC., FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WITH THE OPTION FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS, IN THE TOTAL FIVE (5) YEAR NOT -TO - EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,487,264.73). WHEREAS, DNV Energy USA Inc., the professional services provider (the "Provider") set forth in this ordinance, is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of its demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and WHEREAS, this procurement was undertaken as part of the City's governmental function; and WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent with, and not higher than, the recommended practices and fees published by the professional associations applicable to the Provider's profession, and such fees do not exceed the maximum provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to enter into the service contract attached hereto with DNV Energy USA Inc., to provide transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric. SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to expend funds as required by the attached contract. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas expressly delegates the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of Denton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or their designee. SECTION 4. The findings in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. The motion to approve this ordinance was made by George Ferrie and seconded by Nick Stevens . The ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ - 0 1: Aye Nay Abstain Absent Mayor Chris Watts: Jordan Villarreal, District l: Nick Stevens, District 2: Suzi Rumohr, District 3: Joe Holland, District 4: George Ferrie, At Large Place 5: Jill Jester, At Large Place 6: PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th ATTEST: KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY BY: 1-9411� 3u.¢%G day of September , 2026. r \, V� O-L CHRIS ATTS, MAYOR 5ƚĭǒƭźŭƓ /źƷǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ ƩğƓƭƒźƷƷğƌ /ƚǝĻƩƭŷĻĻƷ CźƌĻ bğƒĻ tǒƩĭŷğƭźƓŭ /ƚƓƷğĭƷ /źƷǤ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ ğƩŭĻƷ 5ğƷĻ tźŭŭǤ .ğĭƉ hƦƷźƚƓ /ƚƓƷƩğĭƷ 9ǣƦźƩğƷźƚƓ hƩķźƓğƓĭĻ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FILE 9008 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § ________________________, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, with its principal office at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas DNV Energy USA Inc., a Delaware Corporation with its corporate office at 19219 Katy Fwy, Suite 175, Houston, TX 77094, hereinafter called WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE I CONSULTANT AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The OWNER has selected CONSULTANT on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services herein described for a fair and reasonable price pursuant to Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code. The OWNER hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT as an independent contractor and not as an employee, and as such, the OWNER will not assert control over the day-to-day operations of the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT is customarily engaged to provide services as described herein independently and on a nonexclusive basis in the course of its business. This Agreement does not in any way constitute a joint venture between OWNER and CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services described herein based on the skills required for the scope of work in connection with the Project as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the generally accepted professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The professional services set out herein are in connection with the following described project: The Project shall include, without limitation, Transmission Planning Services, as described in Exhibit A, which is on file at the purchasing office and incorporated herein (the ARTICLE II SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES The CONSULTANT shall perform the following services in a professional manner: A. The CONSULTANT shall perform all those services as necessary and as described in the RFQ 9008 Transmission Planning Services which is on file at the purchasing office and made a part hereof as Exhibit A as if written word for word herein. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 1 of 16 B. attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B as if written word for word herein. C. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services set forth in individual task orders, as described in Exhibit B, which shall be attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof. D. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached to this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will control over the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or task orders. E. E. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, due to the advisory nature of the work being performed under the Exhibit B in this Agreement, the OWNER agrees that CONSULTANT is operating in an advisory position only, and shall not be responsible for any guarantee of compliance with NERC, FERC or any other applicable auditing body, which currently holds authority to make such determination. To the extent not expressly prohibited by law, the OWNER assumes all risk and shall hold CONSULTANT harmless from any and all liabilities that may arise as a result of the failure of the OWNER to meet the reliability standards set forth above. OWNER hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases and forever discharges, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CONSULTANT and its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, assigns, affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, and successors in interest, of and from any and all debts, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, accounts, covenants, contracts, agreements, damages, and any and all claims, demands, and liabilities arising in relation to guaranteed compliance under this provision or the work of CONSULTANT hereunder. ARTICLE III ADDITIONAL SERVICES Additional services to be performed by the CONSULTANT, if authorized by the OWNER, which are not included in the above-described Basic Services, may be negotiated as needed, per rates included in Exhibit C, and shall be performed pursuant to a separate written agreement executed by the Parties. A. Preparing applications and supporting documents for government grants, loans, or planning advances and providing data for detailed applications. B. Preparing data and reports for assistance to OWNER in preparation for hearings before regulatory agencies, courts, arbitration panels or mediator, giving testimony, personally or by deposition, and preparations therefore before any regulatory agency, court, arbitration panel or mediator. C. Assisting OWNER in preparing for, or appearing at litigation, mediation, arbitration, dispute review boards, or other legal and/or administrative proceedings in the defense or prosecution of claims disputes with Contractor(s). D. Assisting OWNER in the defense or prosecution of litigation in connection with those services contemplated by this AGREEMENT. Such services, if any, shall be furnished by City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 2 of 16 CONSULTANT on a fee basis negotiated by the respective parties outside of and in addition to this AGREEMENT. E.Visits to the site in excess of the number of trips included in Exhibit B. F.Preparing statements for invoicing or other documentation for billing other than for the standard invoice for services attached to this professional services agreement. ARTICLE IV TIME OF COMPLETION is authorized to commence work under this contract upon execution of this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall perform and complete its obligations herein in a prompt and continuous manner, so as to not delay the completion of the Project in accordance with the schedules as described in Exhibit B. The contract term will be one (1) year, effective from date of award. The City and the Contractorshall have the option to renew this contract for an additional four (4) one-year periods. The Contract shall commence upon the issuance of a Notice of Award by the City of Denton and shall automatically renew each year, from the date of award by City Council. The Contractor Purchasing Manager at least 60 days prior to the contract renewal date for each year. At the sole option of the City of Denton, the Contract may be further extended as needed, not toexceed a total of six (6) months. ARTICLE V COMPENSATION A.COMPENSATION TERMS: 1. employment of others in outside firms for services related to this agreement. 2.- by the CONSULTANT for supplies, transportation and equipment, travel, communications, subsistence, and lodging away from home, and similar incidental expenses in connection with that assignment. B.BILLING AND PAYMENT: For and in consideration of the professional services to be performed by the CONSULTANT herein, the OWNER agrees to pay, based on the cost estimate detail at an hourly rate shown in Exhibit Cwhichis attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement as if written word for word herein, a total fee, including reimbursement for direct non-labor expenses not to exceed$2,487,264.73. Partial payments to the CONSULTANT will be made on the basis of detailed monthly statements rendered to and approved by the OWNER through its City Manager or his designee; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly statement for services exceed the value of the work performed at the time a statement is rendered. Nothing contained in this Article shall require the OWNER to pay for any work which is unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or which is City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 3of 16 not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The OWNER shall not be required to make any payments to the CONSULTANT when the CONSULTANT is in default under this Agreement. It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by the OWNER for any charge, expense, or reimbursement above the maximum not to exceed fee as stated, without first having obtained written authorization from the OWNER. The CONSULTANT shall not proceed to perform the services listed in Article III C. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by the OWNER in Article III, the CONSULTANT shall be paid based on the Schedule of Charges at an hourly rate shown in Exhibit C. Payments for additional services shall be due and payable upon submission by the CONSULTANT and approval by the City staff, and shall be in accordance with subsection B hereof. Statements shall not be submitted more frequently than monthly. D. PAYMENT: If the OWNER fails to make payments due the CONSULTANT for services statement thereof, the amounts due the CONSULTANT will be paid interest in accordance with the Texas Government Code 2251.025. Additionally, the CONSULTANT may, after Agreement until the CONSULTANT has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and charges. Nothing herein shall require the OWNER to pay the late charge if the OWNER reasonably determines that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with this invoice was not mailed to the address or in the form as described in this Agreement. The OWNER will notify CONSULTANT of any disputes within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of the invoice. E. Invoices shall be sent directly to the City of Denton Accounts Payable Department, 215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX, 76201-4299. A pro-forma invoice shall be sent to the contract administrator. It is the intention of the City of Denton to make payment on completed orders within thirty days after receipt of invoice or items; whichever is later, unless unusual circumstances arise. Invoices must be fully documented as to labor, materials, and equipment provided, if applicable, and must reference the City of Denton Purchase Order Number in order to be processed. No payments shall be made on invoices not listing a Purchase Order Number. ARTICLE VI OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of the CONSULTANT or any subcontractors or subconsultants. deficient/defective services or deliverables shall be limited to such defect being rectified by CONSULTANT during a period of twelve (12) months following completion of the services or delivery of the deliverables, whichever is deficient/defective (the "Warranty Period"). OWNER City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 4 of 16 shall give CONSULTANT verbal notice, confirmed in writing, within the Warranty Period, specifying, in reasonable detail, the defect in the services and/or deliverables, as soon as the defect becomes apparent. This warranty is EXCLUSIVE AND, EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, CONSULTANT MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WHICH EXCEED THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH DEFECTS IN THE SERVICES WHICH ARE BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIAIBILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE THOSE STATED IN THIS SECTION. ARTICLE VII OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS subcontractors or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service, and shall become the property of the OWNER upon the termination of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and nse. In the event the OWNER uses any of the information or materials developed pursuant to this Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein, CONSULTANT is released from any and all liability relating to their use in that project. Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT shall retain and may use the general knowledge acquired as a result of its creation of the deliverables or the performance of services hereunder, for its general reference, enhancement of its technical capabilities, and for other purposes. Further, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all information and material which is in existence prior to this Agreement, or created outside this Agreement, shall be and remain the exclusive property of the originating party, notwithstanding that such information or material may be incorporated in or used to produce any of the deliverables or services delivered under this Agreement. ARTICLE VIII INDEMNITY AGREEMENT THE CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE OWNER AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL THIRD PARTY LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO COURT COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES ASSERTED AGAINST OR INCURRED BY THE OWNER, AND INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR BODILY AND PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, TO THE EXTENT RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE CONSULTANT OR ITS OFFICERS, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES INCIDENTAL TO, RELATED TO, AND IN THE EXECUTION, OPERATION, OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER \[PKA4.1\]PARTY SHALL IN ANY WAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 5 of 16 INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROFIT, HOWSOEVER SUCH MAY ARISE, WHETHER UNDER CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE. TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN RELATION TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES SHALL BE LIMITED TO A SUM EQUAL TO THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO CONSULTANT UNDER THE AGREEMENT UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE SUM OF $3,000,000 (THREE MILLION USD DOLLARS). EACH PARTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND ACCEPT FULL LIABILITY FOR ITS OWN ACTS OR OMISSIONS LEADING TO THE LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY THIRD PARTY. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby expressly reserved. ARTICLE IX INSURANCE During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain insurance in compliance with the requirements of Exhibit D which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement as if written word for word herein. ARTICLE X ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the dispute to mediation with each party bearing its own costs of mediation. No mediation arising out of or the other party to the ARTICLE XI TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination will be affected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons specifying the non-performance, and not less than fifteen (15) calendar days to cure the failure; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. C. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final bill for services to the OWNER within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The OWNER City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 6 of 16 shall pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily performed and for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of termination, in t with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the Project, CONSULTANT shall cooperate in providing information. The CONSULTANT shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies of such documents for its use. ARTICLE XII RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents, subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants. ARTICLE XIII NOTICES All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States mail to the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deeme To CONSULTANT: To OWNER: DNV Energy USA Inc. City of Denton Steve Thiel Purchasing Manager File 9008 6111 W Plano Parkway, STE 3200 901B Texas Street Plano, TX 75093 Denton, Texas 76209 All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is ARTICLE XIV ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and related exhibits constitute the complete and final expression of this Agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes all prior contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 7 of 16 ARTICLE XV SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision. ARTICLE XVI COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as those laws may now read or hereinafter be amended. ARTICLE XVII DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical handicap. ARTICLE XVIII PERSONNEL A. The CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall inform the OWNER of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement. B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under its supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services. ARTICLE XIX ASSIGNABILITY The CONSULTANT acknowledges that this Agreement is based on the demonstrated competence and specific qualifications of the CONSULTANT and is therefore personal as to the CONSULTANT. Therefore, the CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the OWNER. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 8 of 16 ARTICLE XX MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not be waived unless as set forth herein. ARTICLE XXI MISCELLANEOUS A. The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement: Exhibit A RFQ 9008 Assessment of Organization Structure Related to Capital Projects for the City of Denton (on file at the purchasing office) Exhibit B and Project Schedule Exhibit C s Compensation Rate Sheet Exhibit D Exhibit E Conflict of Interest Questionnaire What is called for by one exhibit shall be as binding as if called for by all. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict in this Agreement and any of the provisions of the exhibits, the inconsistency or conflict shall be resolved by giving precedence first to this Agreement then to the exhibits in the order in which they are listed above. B. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with, and subject to, the laws of the State of Texas or federal law, where applicable, without regard to the conflict of law principles of any jurisdiction. In the event there shall be any dispute arising out of the terms and conditions of, or in connection with, this Agreement, the party seeking relief shall submit such dispute to the District Courts of Denton County or if federal diversity or subject matter jurisdiction exists, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas-Sherman Division. C. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key persons who will perform most of the work hereunder shall be listed in Exhibit B, Section 3. However, nothing herein shall limit CONSULTANT from using other equally qualified and competent members of its firm to perform the services required herein. D. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with related work being carried on by the OWNER. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 9 of 16 E. all available information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any other data relative to the Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all provisions for the CONSULTANT to enter in or upon public and private property as required for the CONSULTANT to perform services under this Agreement. F. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement. G. The parties agree to transact business electronically. Any statutory requirements that certain terms be in writing will be satisfied using electronic documents and signing. Electronic signing of this document will be deemed an original for all legal purposes. ARTICLE XXII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from employee status. ARTICLE XXIII RIGHT TO AUDIT The OWNER shall have the right to audit and make copies of the books, records and computations pertaining to this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall retain such books, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to this agreement during the contract period and five years thereafter, except if an audit is in progress or audit findings are yet unresolved, in which case records shall be kept until all audit tasks are completed and resolved. These books, records, documents and other evidence shall be available, within 10 business days of written request. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall also require all Subcontractors, material suppliers, and other payees to retain all books, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to this agreement, and to allow the OWNER similar access to those documents. All books and records will be made available within a 50 mile radius of the City of Denton. The cost of the audit will be borne by the OWNER unless the audit reveals an overpayment of 1% or greater. If an overpayment of 1% or greater occurs, the reasonable cost of the audit, including any travel costs, must be borne by the CONTRACTOR which must be payable within five business days of receipt of an invoice. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement the terms "books", "records", "documents" and "other evidence", as used above, shall be construed to include drafts and electronic files, even if such drafts or electronic files are subsequently used to generate or prepare a final printed document. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 10 of 16 ARTICLE XXIV Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Government Code. By signing this A signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this provision will be considered a material breach. ARTICLE XXV Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Doing Business with Iran, Sudan, or a Foreign Terrorist Organization Sections 2252 and 2270 of the Texas Government Code restricts CITY from contracting with companies that do business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. By signing this A City that Contractor, pursuant to Chapters 2252 and 2270, is not ineligible to enter into this agreement and will not become ineligible to receive payments under this Agreement by doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this provision will be considered a material breach. ARTICLE XXVI Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Energy Companies Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains written verification from the company that it (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. The terms Section 809.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Agreement, Contractor (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this provision will be considered a material breach. ARTICLE XXVII Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Firearm Entities and Firearm Trade Associations Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains written verification from the company that it (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The ter City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 11 of 16 those terms in Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Agreement, Contractor: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. Failure to meet or maintain the requirements under this provision will be considered a material breach. ARTICLE XXVIII Termination Right for Contracts with Companies Doing Business with Certain Foreign- Owned Companies The City of Denton may terminate this Agreement immediately without any further liability if the City of Denton determines, in its sole judgment, that this Agreement meets the requirements under Chapter 2274, and Contractor is, or will be in the future, (i) owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of the company is held or controlled by individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated country (ii) directly controlled by the Government of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated country, or (iii) is headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated country. ARTICLE XXIX CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES ELECTRONIC FILING In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that the City may not enter into this contract unless the Contractor submits a disclosure of interested parties (Form 1295) to the City at the time the Contractor submits the signed contract. The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules requiring the business entity to file Form 1295 electronically with the Commission. Contractor will be required to furnish a Certificate of Interest Parties before the contract is awarded, in accordance with Government Code 2252.908. The contractor shall: 1. Log onto the State Ethics Commission Website at : https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ 2. Register utilizing the tutorial provided by the State 3. Print a copy of the completed Form 1295 4. Enter the Certificate Number on page 2 of this contract. 5. Complete and sign the Form 1295 6. Email the form to purchasing@cityofdenton.com with the contract number in the subject line. (EX: Contract 1234 Form 1295) The OWNER must acknowledge the receipt of the filed Form 1295 not later than the 30th day after Council award. Once a Form 1295 is acknowledged, it will be posted to the Texas Ethics City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 12 of 16 ARTICLE XXX PROHIBITION AGAINST PERSONAL INTEREST IN CONTRACTS No officer, employee, independent consultant, or elected official of the City who is involved in the development, evaluation, or decision-making process of the performance of any solicitation shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Contract resulting from that solicitation as -757 and in the City Charter chapter 2 article XI(Ethics). Any willful violation of this section shall constitute impropriety in office, and any officer or employee guilty thereof shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Any violation of this provision, with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the Contractor shall render the Contract voidable by the City. The Consultant Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The parties agree to transact business electronically. Any statutory requirements that certain terms be in writing will be satisfied using electronic documents and signing. Electronic signing of this document will be deemed an original for all legal purposes. City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 13 of 16 IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement through its duly authorized undersigned officer on this date______________________. CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY BY: ____________________________ __________________________________ CASSEY OGDEN, INTERIMCITYMANAGER ATTEST: BY: _______________________________ THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN Company Name, BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED DNV ENERGY USA INC. as to financial and operational obligations and business terms. __________________________________ _______________ ________________ BY:____________________________ SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME ITS:____________________________ __________________________________ TITLE __________________________________ TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION __________________________________ CERTIFICATE NUMBER DEPARTMENT City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 14of 16 EXHIBIT B City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 15of 16 City of Denton, Texas Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Design Services Revised Date: 9/11/18 Page 16 of 16 Proposal for Bid 9008 Transmission Planning Services City of Denton Customer Reference:10506406 Document No.:OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A Date of issue:25 March 2026 Date of last revision: N/A DNV Energy USA Inc. Customer Details Customer Name:City of Denton Customer Address:Procurement, 901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX, 76209 Customer Reference:10506406 Contact Person:Crystal Westbrook DNVCompany Details DNVLegal Entity:DNV Energy USA Inc. DNVOrganization Unit:Energy Systems DNVAddress:6111 W Plano Parkway, Suite 3200, Plano, TX 75093 DNVTelephone. No.:N/A About this document DNVDoc. No.:OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A Proposal Title:Bid 9008 Transmission Planning Services Date of Issue:25 March 2026 Date of Last Revision:N/A Validity of Proposal:120 days from date of issue Terms and Conditions:See Section 7, Contractual Prepared by:Venkata Viswanadham, Principal Market Lead Verified by:Afshin Salehian, Head of T&D Networks Section Approved by:Steve Thiel, Head of Department, Power System Advisory Project details Project Name:Transmission Planning Services Project Location:Denton/TX Confidentiality This proposal contains information that is business sensitive to DNV. 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DNV Energy USA Inc.Page iii Table of contents 1INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................6 2DNV OVERVIEW & DISTINCT ADVANTAGES..................................................................................................................7 3PROPOSED TEAM EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION.....................................................................................................9 3.1Organogram.............................................................................................................................................................10 3.2Proposed Team........................................................................................................................................................11 4LIST OF PLANNING STUDIES AND DNV PROJECT REFERENCES.............................................................................11 4.1ERCOT Working Group Submittals (SSWG, SPWG, DWG, VPWG).......................................................................12 4.2Geomagentic Induced Current (GIC)/Planning Geo-Magnetic Disturbance Task Force (PGDTF) Submittals........13 4.3FERC 715/NERC TPL 001-4, TPL 001-5.1 Transmission Planning Studies............................................................14 4.4ERCOT Regional Planning (RPG) Analysis & Support.............................................................................................15 4.5ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study Steady State............................................................................16 4.6ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study -Short Circuit Analysis................................................................17 4.7ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study -Dynamic Stability Analysis to include Ride Through Test.........18 4.8Sub Synchronous Control Interaction (SSCI) Studies..............................................................................................20 5TRANSMISSION MODELING & ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE.........................................................................................21 6SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................................................................22 6.1Assembling annual Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/Transmission Planning Study...............22 6.2Transmission system analysis and reliability project justification per ERCOT Planning Charter..............................28 6.3Transmission project submission to ERCOT for Regional Planning Group (RPG) review, comments and approval28 6.4Submission of data/models associated with approved transmission projects to ERCOT.........................................29 6.7Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection Working Group (SPWG) current and future year cases.............30 6.8Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working Group (DWG) current and future year cases.............................31 6.9Contingency Dataset validation and submissions to ERCOT...................................................................................31 6.10Data Dictionary Updates to ERCOT.........................................................................................................................31 6.11Comprehensive transmission system modeling utilizing PSS/E and PowerWorld....................................................32 6.12Data Submissions for ERCOT Planning Geomagnetic Disturbance Task Force (PGDTF)......................................32 6.13Other Tasks..............................................................................................................................................................33 7CONTRACTUAL...............................................................................................................................................................34 7.1Contract basis -terms and conditions......................................................................................................................34 7.2Mandatory health and safety terms..........................................................................................................................34 8PROJECT ORGANIZATION.............................................................................................................................................35 9PROJECT MANAGEMENT...............................................................................................................................................35 9.1Project sponsor........................................................................................................................................................36 9.2Project manager.......................................................................................................................................................36 9.3Subject matter experts..............................................................................................................................................36 10MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................................37 11DNV IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY...................................................................................................................................37 DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page iv www.dnv.com Appendices APPENDIXA CURRICULA VITAE (RESUMES) APPENDIXB DNV MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page v www.dnv.com 1INTRODUCTION The City of Denton (City)is requesting submissions of qualifications for the purpose of selecting one firm with demonstrated experience in providing compliance studies, modeling, and other planning professional services for Denton tion assets as required by regulatory agencies including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).The City of Denton (the City) is requesting submissions to contract with an individual or business with considerable experience in providing goods or services as part of 9008 Transmission Planning Services bid. City of DentonThe Cityhas requested Statement of Qualifications via the bid andDNV Energy USA Inc.(DNV) is pleased topresent a proposal for Professional Servicesfor the Transmission Planning Services(the Denton/TX.It is the intention of the City of Denton to award a contract for one (1) year, effective from date of award. The City and the Supplier shall have the option to renew this contract for an additional four (4) one-year periods. The contract shall commence upon the issuance of a Notice of Award by the City of Denton and shall automatically renew each year, from the date of award by City Council. At the sole option of the City of Denton, the contract may be further extended as needed, not to exceed a total of six (6) months. We have completed the Bid Attributes on the online IONWAVE portal submittal. Also provided the requested attachments on the online portal. It is understood from the Bid that that the Project consists of Performing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC TPL Transmission Planning Study Technical Support & Representation in relation to the findings of the FERC 715 study in meetings with other Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG) Transmission system analysis and reliability project justification per ERCOT Planning Charter Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG) transmission cases/models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection Working Group (SPWG) current and future year cases Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working Group (DWG) current and future year cases Contingency Dataset validation and submissions to ERCOT Data Dictionary Updates to ERCOT Comprehensive transmission system modeling utilizing PSS/E Data Submissions for ERCOT Planning Geomagnetic Disturbance Task Force (PGDTF) The objective of the services proposed herein is to provide the Customer withtransmission planning and engineering interconnection, compliance activities and improvement, with an eye for the future of the energy transition and the needs of stakeholders in Denton. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 6 www.dnv.com Advisory Group areas of expertise. Through numerous collaborations with T&D electric utilities including DME, DNV has gained and developed a wealth of in-house technical and project management tools, and expertise that would certainly including DME, not only have been highly technical and collaborative, but also long-lasting, attesting to the fact that our top priority is customer centricity, backing up our industry reputation. DNV will provide the City with a trusted partnership that brings together technical expertise and the collaborative spirit the City the following benefits: DNVis pleased to present this proposal for Professional Servicesfor/of the Project.This proposal describes the approach to be taken, the deliverables to be provided to the Customer and the scope of work DNVshall provide.It also describes the costs and timescale, as well as the responsibilities of the Customer toward the satisfactory completion of the DNV services. These Customer responsibilities include timely delivery of information to DNVthat is required to support the Scope of Work, as described in the Special Conditions. 2DNV OVERVIEW & DISTINCT ADVANTAGES DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company driven by our purpose, vision, and values: Our PurposeOur VisionOur Values To safeguard life, property, and A trusted voice to tackle global We care. We dare. the environmenttransformation We share. We are the trusted partner and expert that customers and organizations listen to and rely on. We use our knowledge, expertise, and independent position to provide objective facts and insights to empower our customers to make decisions with confidence. We take an active role in addressing the most complex challenges and transformation opportunities facing Deeper Understanding of Electrical Systems our industries and our world. We do so with purpose and with extensive ISO/RTO Planning Experience determination. Operating in more than 100 countries, our especially in ERCOT Grid professionals are dedicated to helping customers across We have experience with how energy is produced, energy, maritime, oil & gas, digital, and other sectors to make transmitted, and consumed and how the business the world safer, smarter, and greener. models need to adjust to take advantage of and support the energy transition. Our team can provide and technical advisors,we helpindustries and governments the breadth and depth of expertise necessary to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking execute thecompliance, modelingand other place globally and regionally in the energy industry. With the transmission planning studies. The engineers and rapid rise of renewables, decentralization, and digitalization managers proposed for this project have performed facing the energy industry, DNV helps customers respond to numerous transmission and distribution studies emerging opportunities, to ensure continued grid reliability and across the US footprint including ERCOT(majority), resiliency through responsible and sustainable operationsand WECC, CAISO, MISO, SPP, SOCO,PJM, ISO-NE, to transition fasterto a deeply decarbonized energy system. NYISO. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 7 www.dnv.com Through our advisory,monitoring, verification, and certification services, we provide assurance to the entire energy value chain across generation and production, transmission and distribution, and end use.Our cross-disciplinary expertise spans onshore and offshore wind, solar, conventional generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, energy efficiency, non-wires alternatives, sustainable energy use, and energy markets and regulations. Throughour advanced technical expertise and regulatory understanding, we deliver unique insights and knowledge that help our customers to deliver energy in a safe and sustainable way. DNVPower System Advisory(PSA) group providescreative, cost effective,and practical solutions to stakeholders in the generation, transmission,and distribution market. Weexcel in providing strategic technical and economic consulting services in electric transmission and generation planning to our clients. From a T&D planning standpoint, DNV has proven expertise and vast experience in performing NERC TPL 001-5 via FERC 715 analysis and submittal, NERC TPL Audits, ERCOT Regional Planning Group submittals and participation, ERCOT Working Groups submittals and participation, generation and load interconnection, load flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage ride through (VRT), electro-magnetic transient (EMT), critical clearing time, sub-synchronous resonanceinteraction studies. DNVrecognizes the importance of well-defined technical analyses as the basis for both technical and investment decisions. Our proposed team represents a well-balanced collection of capable and knowledgeable experts. Some of our merits specific to the assignment outlined in the proposal include: DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 8 www.dnv.com Direct Experience in working with City of Denton (Denton Municipal Electric) DNV has been supporting DME in transmisison planning activities such as annual FERC 715 compliance assessments per NERC TPL1-005, ERCOT Working Groups submissions, regional transmisison planning and reliability project evaluations. Value-add & collaboration mindset in working with T&D utility staff Valuing DME in-house expertise and ensuring a customer-centric approach with ultimate goal of empowering DME staff by providing efficient, scalable and sustainable solutions. Knowledge of DME and ERCOT grid Technical support to numerous Utilities, minicipalities, developers in performing day to day transmisison planning activities, compliance assessments, transmission model building activities in Panhandle and North Texas and throughout the ERCOT footprint. Comprehensive and tool-agnostic modeling capacibilities DNV possesses state-of-the-art modeling and automation capabilities required to perform the activities outlined in the scope of work -proficient in relevant industry software tools including ERCOT accepted Siemens PTI PSS/E, ASPEN, PSCAD, PowerWorld Demonstrable track record in transmission and distribution planning, development and compliance Demonstrable experience in all aspects on transmission and distribution reliability and economic planning and compliance including state-of-the-art studies related to emerging technologies -DNV Team has developed and supported several high-profile grid solutions and investments across the country especially in ERCOT grid. Dedicated, sizable and agile team with a project management & contingency plan in place As one of the largest N.A. power system advisory teams, DNV Team has ~30 power grid and energy markets experts including senior project managers with demonstrable experience in customer relationship management. Current size of this team also allows for a contingency plan, should any unexpected change occurs in requests intakes. PROPOSED TEAM EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 9 www.dnv.com 3.1Organogram DNVis pleased to present a team of well qualified and experienced professionalsto perform the Scope of Work proposed herein.This includes an experienced project management team as well as dedicated technical subject matter experts. City of Denton Steve Thiel Afshin Salehian Head of Power Head of T&D System Advisory Networks Section Department Venkata Viswanadham Principal Advisor/PM Staff Name: Weiping Xiao (Jessie)Name: Ramesh Chakkapalli Title: Senior Engineer Title: Principal (Steady State/Short Circuit)(Dynamic Stability) Name: Ling Jiang Name: Nithya Tada(Project Manager PM) Title: Senior Engineer Title: Senior Engineer (Steady State/Short Circuit) (Dynamic Stability) Name: Mohamed Awadalla Name: Mahendhar Mareddy Title: Senior EngineerTitle: Senior Engineer (Steady State/Short Circuit)(Dynamic Stability) Name Mauricio Martinez Name: Shivkumar Kaushik Murthy Title: Senior Engineer Title:Senior Engineer (Steady State/Short Circuit/Automation)(Dynamic Stability/Automation) Name Baniaghil, Seyed Ali Name: NegarKarimipour Title: Engineer TitleEngineer (Steady State/Short Circuit)(Dynamic Stability/Automation) Name Wu, John Name BhagyashreeUmathe Title: Engineer Title: Engineer (Steady State/Short (Steady State/EMT) Circuit/Automation) Name: Sobhan Badakhshan Name Ehsan Haque(PM) Title: Engineer Title: Senior Engineer (Steady State/EMT)(Steady State/Stability) (SME) DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 10 www.dnv.com 3.2Proposed Team See Appendix Afordetailed, individualcurricula vitae (CV).We have provided the details of each induvial staff and their title, respective areas of expertise. Majority of the staff have directly engaged in FERC 715, NERC TPL Studies, ERCOT Working Group Support, Generation and load interconnection studies, Expansion Planning and Transmission Project Evaluation, ERCOT RPG studies and evaluation. The resources listed above are based on DNV time of contract award or during project execution, DNV will inform Customerof the change. DNVwill aim at finding resources with the same level of competence as those listedabove. DNV princpal place of business for this Professional Services for Transmisison Planning is located at 6111 W Plano Parkway Suite 3200 Plano TX 75093. 4LIST OF PLANNING STUDIES AND DNV PROJECT REFERENCES The DNV team has considerable experience and expertise across all facets of services requested in the bid covering ERCOTand regulatory domains vis-à-vis ERCOT Working Group Support (SSWG, SPWG, VPWG, DWG, GMD), NERC TPL 001-4, 001-5.1/FERC 715 Studies transmission planning studies, ERCOT System modeling generation interconnection studies, load interconnectionstudies, ERCOT Regional Planning Group Studies and Support. Selectprojectexperienceis exhibited in the tablesbelow.Customer Name, Contact information, General descriptionof scope & servicesof each project, duration and Staff are listed for each of the select project experience in the last three (3) years. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 11 www.dnv.com 4.1ERCOT Working Group Submittals(SSWG, SPWG, DWG, VPWG) Customer Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Project(s) DME Transmission Planning Services (SSWG, SPWG, VPWG, DWG) Name Project 2013-present, as per the schedules of the ERCOT Working Groups Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) Represented DMEat the ERCOTWorking Groups (SSWG, Node Breaker, SPWG, VPWG, DWG & VPWG) activities and meetings, Maintain up to date database of the transmission system Scope & Review the planning models developed by each of the ERCOT Working Groups to ensure accurate Services modeling of the transmissionsystem, Prepare and submit proposed changes of the DME system to Provided the Working Groups, Prepare and submit correction files either through MOD for SSWG, IDV for DWG or change file for SPWG to rectify discrepancies, if any. Co-ordinate between the neighboring Utilities in Planning model development. Staff Nithya Tada, Weiping Xiao, Venkata Viswanadham Customer Mark Zimmerer, P.E., Electric Engineering Supervisor, (940) 349-7169 Contact Customer Sharyland Project(s) SHARYLAND ERCOT Working Group Support(SSWG, SPWG, VPWG, DWG & VPWG) Name Project 2013-present, as per the schedules of the ERCOT Working Groups Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) Represented Sharylandat the ERCOTWorking Groups (SSWG, Node Breaker, SPWG, VPWG, DWG & VPWG) activities and meetings, Maintain up to date database of the transmission system Scope & Review the planning models developed by each of the ERCOT Working Groups to ensure accurate Services modeling of the transmissionsystem, Prepare and submit proposed changes of the Sharyland Provided system to the Working Groups, Prepare and submit correction files either through MOD for SSWG, IDV for DWG or change file for SPWG to rectify discrepancies, if any. Co-ordinate between the neighboring Utilities in Planning model development Staff Ling Jiang Mahendhar Mareddy Customer Brad Schwarz, Director of Planning, (512) 289-7425 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 12 www.dnv.com 4.2Geomagentic Induced Current (GIC)/Planning Geo-Magnetic Disturbance Task Force (PGDTF) Submittals Customer Sharyland Utilities Project ERCOT Geomagnetic Induced Currents (GIC) Case build Name(s) Location ERCOT Scope & Reviewing Sharyland facilities to develop GIC system models in compliance with NERC TPL-007. Services Verified the GIC data to be inconsistent with the SSWG case build data. Provided Staff Ling Jiang Customer Brad Schwarz, Director of Planning, (512) 289-7425 Contact Customer Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Project ERCOT Geomagnetic Induced Currents (GIC) Case build Name(s) Location ERCOT Scope & Reviewing DME facilities to develop GIC system models in compliance with NERC TPL-007. Verified Services the GIC data to be inconsistent with the SSWG case build data. Provided Staff Weiping Xiao Customer Mark Zimmerer, P.E., Electric Engineering Supervisor, (940) 349-7169 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 13 www.dnv.com 4.3FERC 715/NERC TPL 001-4, TPL 001-5.1 Transmission Planning Studies Customer(s)Denton Municipal Electric (DME), Project(s) TPL 001-4, 001-5.1 Annual Planning Compliance Assessment/FERC 715 Name Project Dec/Jan April Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) PerformedFERC 715, NERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies which includessteady state load flow to evaluate system reliability and identify near and long-term transmission expansion plans. Scope & Performed FERC 715, NERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies including breaker rating Services adequacy assessment to evaluate the interrupting capability of the breakers. Provided PerformedFERC 715, NERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies including dynamic stability studies for various planning and extreme events. Identify system deficiencies from reliability standpoint and propose corrective action plans accordingly. Staff Weiping(Jessie), Ramesh, Nithya Venkata Viswanadham Customer Mark Zimmerer, P.E., Electric Engineering Supervisor, (940) 349-7169 Contact Customer(s)Sharyland Utilities Project(s) NERC TPL 001-5.1 Annual Planning Compliance Assessment Name Project Jan April Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) PerformedNERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies which includessteady state load flow to evaluate system reliability and identify near and long-term transmission expansion plans. Scope & Perform NERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies including breaker rating adequacy Services assessment to evaluate the interrupting capability of the breakers. Provided PerformedNERC TPL-001-04, 001-5.1Compliance studies including dynamic stability studies for various planning and extreme events. Identify system deficiencies from reliability standpoint and propose corrective action plans accordingly. Staff Ling Jiang, Mahendhar Mareddy, Venkata Viswanadham Customer Brad Schwarz, Director of Planning, (512) 289-7425 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 14 www.dnv.com 4.4ERCOT Regional Planning (RPG) Analysis & Support Customer(s)Denton Municipal Electric Project Name Denton Area TransmissionImprovements Project 2025-2026 Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) With the increasing load demand in the Denton Area, the transmission facilities are under increasing stress. Specifically, the FERC 715 Annual Assessments have shown overload violations Scope & Services in the Denton area.E valuatedthe transmission improvement project options needed to resolve Provided the Denton West 345kV autotransformer overloads, resolve the Denton area transmission line overloads, and to accommodate the future load demand of the Denton Area. Staff Ling, Ramesh, Venkata Customer Mark Zimmerer, P.E., Electric Engineering Supervisor, (940) 349-7169 Contact Customer(s)Sharyland Utilities Project Name Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) region Project Project 2023 Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) Performed PV analysis to identify the transfer capability into the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) Scope & region. The load deliverability of the LRGV region was then evaluated for various transmission Services solutions to identify a long-term transmission plan. Additionally, evaluated the transmission Provided solutions from a load deliverability standpoint when considering Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities connecting to the Port of Brownsville. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy, Venkata Viswanadham Customer Brad Schwarz, Director of Planning, (512) 289-7425 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 15 www.dnv.com 4.5ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study Steady State Customer Garland Power & Light Project(s) Grand falls Solar, Holly Branch Solar + BESS, Makalu Solar, Mesa view BESS, Greasewood II solar Name(Tierra Bonita), Queen BESS Project Steady state 1to 3 months (2023-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed Steady state load flow Scope & study for the generation addition. Prepared the load flow study case with nearby approved Services generations and transmission projects added, performed Contingency analysis for NERC TPL 001- Provided 5 P0 to P7 and ERCOT Contingencies, identified overloads, voltage violations caused by the generation addition and identified the project curtailment if any. Staff Ling Jiang, Weiping Xiao, Mauricio Martinez, Nithya Tada, Venkata Viswanadham Customer Kevin Sills, Transmission Planning Manager, (214) 769-5511 Contact Customer Oncor Electric Delivery Project(s) ClaptonSolar +BESS, Ringtail Energy BESS, Crocus Solar BESSDolce BESS, Dodd Solar, Name Shackleford BESS, Wensowitch Solar, Santa Monica Solar Project Steady state 2 to 3 months (2024-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed Steady state load flow Scope & study for the generation addition. Prepared the load flow study case with nearby approved Services generations and transmission projects added, performed Contingency analysis for NERC TPL 001- Provided 5 P0 to P7 and ERCOT Contingencies, identified overloads, voltage violations caused by the generation addition and identified the project curtailment if any. Staff Ling Jiang, Weiping Xiao, Mauricio Martinez, Nithya Tada, Venkata Viswanadham Customer Bryan Haslinger, Manager, Generation Interconnection Planning, (248)-860-2215 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 16 www.dnv.com 4.6ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study -Short Circuit Analysis Customer Wind Energy Transmission Texas (WETT) Gusty Wind Power, Windjammer Wind, Stephen Ranch Repower, Vista bluff Wind 1, 2, Proteus London Leigh Project(s) Solar Bess, Clairemont Solar BESS, Wake Wind, Magnet Solar, Mesquite Creek Wind repower, Cannibal draw Name Solar BESS Project Short Circuit study 1 month (2024-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) Scope & As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed short circuit study. Services Identifiedincreased level of fault currentas a result of the proposed generation addition. Provided Identified the circuit breakers and transmission buses over-dutied (if any). Staff Ling Jiang, Weiping Xiao, Ali, Mauricio, John Customer Yang Zhang, Director, Transmission Planning, 509-339-3388 Contact Customer Garland Power & Light Project(s) Grand Falls Solar, Makalu Solar, Greasewood II solar (Tierra Bonita), Queen BESS, Wigeon Name Whistle BESS, Pink Solar Project 1 month (2023-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) Scope & As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed short circuit study. Services Identifiedincreased level of fault currentas a result of the proposed generation addition. Provided Identified the circuit breakers and transmission buses over-dutied (if any). Staff Ling Jiang, Weiping Xiao, Ali, Mauricio, John Customer Kevin Sills, Transmission Planning Manager, (214) 769-5511 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 17 www.dnv.com 4.7ERCOT System Modeling/Interconnection Study -Dynamic Stability Analysis to include Ride Through Test Customer Garland Power & Light Project(s) Makalu Solar, Grand Falls Solar, Greasewood II solar (Tierra Bonita), Queen BESS, Wigeon Name Whistle BESS, Pink Solar Project 2-3 months (2024-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed dynamic stability study. Scope & Evaluated theimpact of the proposed generation addition on transient stability of near-by Services transmission and generation facilities, if any. Additionally, the Voltage Ride-Through (VRT) (both Provided HVRT and LVRT) capability associated with generation addition wasassessed to ensure compliance with ERCOT VRT standard. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy, Kaushik Customer Kevin Sills, Transmission Planning Manager, (214) 769-5511 Contact Customer Sharyland Utilities Project(s) Puerto Del Sol 1, 2. Madero Wind, Ignacio Wind, Accalia Point Solar, Pachanga Wind Name Project Stability Study 2 to 3 months (2024-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) (214) 769-Stability Study: Evaluated theimpact of the proposed generation addition on transient stability of 5511Scope & near-by transmission and generation facilities, if any. Additionally, the Voltage Ride-Through Services (VRT) (both HVRT and LVRT) capability associated with generation addition wasassessed to Provided ensure compliance with ERCOT VRT standard. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy Customer Brad Schwarz, Director of Planning, (512) 289-7425 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 18 www.dnv.com Customer Oncor Electric Delivery Project(s) Pham BESS, Santa Monica Solar, Wensowitch Solar, Crocus Solar BESS, Wolf Spring Solar BESS, Name North Royal Thermal, Dodd Solar, Dolce Solar Project Stability Study 2-3 months (2024-2026) Duration Location Texas(ERCOT) As part of the ERCOT Full Interconnection Study (FIS) process, performed Steady state load flow Scope & studyfor the generation addition. Prepared the load flow study case with nearby approved Services generations and transmission projects added, performed Contingency analysis for NERC TPL 001- Provided 5 P0 to P7 and ERCOT Contingencies, identified overloads, voltage violations caused by the generation addition and identified the project curtailment if any. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy, Kaushik, Ramesh Customer Bryan Haslinger, Manager, Generation Interconnection Planning, (248)-860-2215 Contact Customer(s)Oncor Pham BESS, Santa Monica Solar, WensowitchSolar, Crocus Solar BESS, Wolf Spring Solar BESS, Project Name North Royal Thermal, Dodd Solar, Dolce Solar Included in the stability analysis Project Duration 2024-2026 Location Texas(ERCOT) Plant remains online during a three-phase fault at the POI without causing system instability or Scope & unacceptable system conditions. The CCT assessment was performed onthe Summer Peak Load Services and HWLL post-project study cases by setting the generator to 0.95 power factor lagging Provided(supplying reactive power) mode and 0.95 power factor leading (absorbing reactive power) mode at the generator terminals, and then applying a three-phase fault at the POI to observe the response of the generation facility. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy, Kaushik, Ramesh Customer Bryan Haslinger, Manager, Generation Interconnection Planning, (248)-860-2215 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 19 www.dnv.com Customer Multiple Utilities in ERCOT (GP&L, Oncor, WETT, Sharyland) Pham BESS, Santa Monica Solar, Puerto Del Sol 1, 2. Madero Wind, Ignacio Wind, Accalia Point Project(s) Solar, Pachanga Wind, Makalu Solar, Grand Falls Solar, Greasewood II solar (Tierra Bonita), Name Queen BESS, Wigeon Whistle BESS, Pink Solar 2 days from the data for receipt Project Duration 2024-2026 Location Texas(ERCOT) Performedhigh voltage ride-through (HVRT) and low voltage-ride through (LVRT) assessments per requirementsoutlined in ERCOT Nodal Operating Guide Section 2.9.1.Assessed the ability of Scope & the project to stay connected at different locations on and within the voltage recovery boundary Services for both low voltage and high voltage conditionsand provide required active and/or reactive Provided power response at different voltage levels on the voltage ride-through boundary depicted in the ERCOT Nodal Operating GuideSection 2.9.1. Staff Nithya Tada, Mahendhar Mareddy, Kaushik, Ramesh Oncor -Bryan Haslinger, Manager, Generation Interconnection Planning, (248)-860-2215 Customer Contact GP&L -Kevin Sills, Transmission Planning Manager, (214) 769-5511 4.8Sub Synchronous Control Interaction (SSCI) Studies SSR/SSO/SSCI/EMT/Time domain Analysis Customer Garland Power & light Project(s) Tierra Bonita (Greasewood 2), Queen BESS, Grand Falls Solar Name SSR Studies 3 months Project Duration 2024-2026 Location Texas(ERCOT) The objective of the SSR study was to investigate potential for sub-synchronous interaction between the proposed project and one (1) or more of the identified nearby series compensated facilities through Frequency scan based screening and detailed EMT simulations. The study results wereexpected to be utilized to identify operating conditions that may pose potential SSR concerns for the proposed project. These results wereutilized in conjunction with the latest version of Scope & ERCOT Nodal Protocols Section 3.22Sub-synchronous Resonance to determine need for SSR Services countermeasures for the project. Provided Performeda comprehensive frequency scan screening to comment on SSR risk. This include conducting separate frequency scan on plant and transmission systemfrom the point of interconnection.In this process, a sensitivity analysis was performed around the operation conditions of plantand transmission system. Staff Farshid Salehi Customer GP&L -Kevin Sills, Transmission Planning Manager, (214) 769-5511 Contact DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 20 www.dnv.com 5TRANSMISSION MODELING & ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE As an industry leader in Power System Advisory, DNV has proven successful track record in performing wide range of T&D grid analytics including transmission system planning, evaluation, development of transmission solutions, generation interconnection, load interconnection, Contingency analysis, PV/QVanalysis, NERC/FERCcompliance, detailed Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) modeling and analyses such as Switching Over-Voltage, Temporary Over-Voltage, Ferranti Effect Overvoltage Analysis, (De)Energization and control interaction analyses. DNV team has been the pioneer in developing widely adopted EMT modules and tools including Frequency Scan and Power System Subsynchronous Oscillation Damping tools. In addition, the DNV team has been engaged with technology vendors to assist them in developing and validating customized and generic modelsutilized in various software platforms. experts possess in-depth knowledge of widely used software tools for transmission planning. This includes demonstrable experience and profound expertisein PTI PSS®E, PowerWorld,ASPEN, andPSCAD.Notably, experts possess in-depth knowledge of widely used software tools for transmission and distribution planning. DNV Power System Advisoryemployees have executed FERC general non-disclosure agreements & NDAs which provides the annual FERC 715 data access including transmission maps/breaker one-lines & power flow models across all ISO/RTO markets. DNV provides all employees and business units with a Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools. This includes all the collaboration services such as Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Teamcenter, Salesforceand Microsoft OneDrive ensuring a secure and fully-integrated environment in which DNV can collaborate with our customers via email, WebEx, Teamsconference and secure file transfer. In addition to collaboration tools, DNV has been investing heavily in the new business unit, Platform Services. The Platform Services Service Area is critical to DNV strategy and is focused on: Creating high impact, scalable digital platforms that benefit DNV internaland Externalcustomers across Energy Management, Markets & Risk, Midstream Downstream and Labs and Power Grids. Renewables Advisory will be supported by the Growth Innovation and Digital, which will then be using the Platform Services Service Area. Designing and implementing agentic AI solutions to automate time consuming, yet critical workflow management and document ingestion systems. This will enhance our operational efficiency and help us consistently deliver services and products to customers faster. Providingguidance and capability development on how we can use AI to support better decision making, improve speed to delivery, and free up time through automation. As a reminder, AI is an enabler of better outcomes -not a replacement for any of people. Ensuring that cyber security, data confidentiality, and compliance requirements of DNV clients and company are met across North America. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 21 www.dnv.com As such, the Energy Systems Business unit of DNV has access to digitalization experts, programmers and data scientists to assist in our digital customer experience and maximizing the benefit to our customers. The Digital Solutions business unit also maintains and continues the development of DNV branded software packages such as Synergi Electric, Cascade and Foresight. DNV employs Kiteworks Secure File Transfer systemthat can exchange large,data intensive,and high-volume information and store in secure platform with no size limitations. The data can be grouped into folders or sub folders per task or project, specifically for easy access tracking and the permission rights, such that Uploader/downloader/viewer can be designated by the owner. Kiteworks adds a critical layer of security and compliance over the people and systems that share sensitive 6SCOPE OF WORK In order to adhere to regulatory protocols, requirements, and standards from ERCOT, TRE, FERC, and NERC, DNV will develop and perform annual transmission planning studies such as the FERC 715 study, perform modeling information on timely basis per ERCOT Working groups, coordinate transmission system changes with each ERCOT modeling group and other electric utilities, attend ERCOT working group meetings, and prepare additional studies as needed. DNV will provide Transmission Planning engineering services as described in the Scope of Workby the City/DME. Per the services requested by the City in the bid, DNVenvisions the scope to comprise of the following key tasks: 6.1Assembling annual Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/Transmission Planning Study 6.1.1Transmission OwnerIdentification&Certification DNV envisions much of this subtask to be completed by DME, since it involves providingdetailsassociatedwiththe Transmission Owner (TO)performingthefiling.However,asneeded,DNV would provide assistance based on similar FERC 715 filings prepared byDNV,includingthosepreparedonbehalfofDME.Thetaskprimarilycomprisesof the following: IdentificationandCertificationdocumentoutliningtheutilityname,physical address, contact person, certification from certifying officer andassociatedcontactdetails Cover Letter from DME outlining the organization and contents of theentireFERC Form 715submission It also should be noted that DNV offers complementary peer review of the FERC filings before final submittal by our NERC Compliance Monitoring and Auditing team. 6.1.2RegionalPowerFlowBaseCases As part of this task, the most current and updated regional power flow base cases with accurately validated must be developed to be submitted withthefiling. The scope of work (SOW) associated with this task, as envisioned by DNV, comprises of thefollowing: TheSteadyStateWorkingGroup(SSWG)developstheplanningcases for the ERCOT transmission system. FortheFERC715filing,theSSWGcaseswill be utilized. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 22 www.dnv.com The cases to be used as the base case for the study case development will beselectedinaccordancewith the NERC TPL-001-5.1requirements. DNV will check each of these cases to ensure accurate modeling associated with the timeframe of thepowerflow case. The transmission topology, as reflected in the SSWG cases, would be comparedwith the latest transmission and substation project summary, as provided byDME. Transmission system enhancements submitted on behalf of DME based onthelatestannualplanningstudyandtheTransmissionProjectInformationTracking(TPIT) updateswillbevalidated. Any updates/modifications to the case, if needed, would be performed utilizingPlanning Model Change Requests (PMCRs) in ERCOT MODToolaccompaniedwith adequate documentation and the rationale behind the change. The PMCRfileswouldalsobeprovided toDMEaspartofthedeliverablesforthistask. -termplanningassessment. 6.1.3TransmissionFacilityMaps&One-lines DNV envisions much of this task to be completed by DME. However, inthis case, DNV would utilize the transmission facility and/or breaker diagrammapsprovidedbyDMEtocorroboratethesamewiththelatesttransmissiontopology, as depicted in the forward year cases and vice-versa. The task primarily comprises of thefollowing: DME would be required to submit detailed transmission facility maps for theirexistingtransmissionsystemwithin theERCOTsystem. Additionally,bus/breakerarrangementsforallstationsowned/operatedbyDMEwouldneed to besubmitted. DNVwouldensureforconsistencyintermsofthetransmissiontopologydepictedinthemaps/stationdiagrams, vis-à-vistheforwardyearcasesinterms of thetransmissionfacilities. The transmission facility maps and/or breaker diagrams would be accompaniedwithadocumentprovidinga briefoverviewofthetransmissionfacilitiesowned/operatedby DME,asper themaps/diagrams submitted. 6.1.4TransmissionPlanning/PerformanceCriteria One integral aspect of the FERC 715 filing for each TO is to provide transmissionplanning/performancecriteriathatit utilizestogaugetheperformanceof its transmission network. Typically, the regional ISO planning criteria and the NERCplanning criteria serve as over-compriseof thefollowing: TransmissionPlanning/PerformanceCriteriadocumentoutliningthecriteriautilized toassessthe reliableperformanceofits transmission systemwithintheplanning horizonwould need tobesubmitted. Intheabsenceofanexplicitplanning/performancecriteria,DNVwouldexplorethefollowing twooptions: o Utilize ERCOT Planning Criteria as their default planning/performancecriteriaandattachthesameas anExhibit. o Develop a planning criteria based on the ERCOT Planning Criteria, NERCPlanning (TPL-001-5.1) standards and the planning criteria for neighboring utilities. DNVcomprehensivelyunderstandstheERCOTPlanning/NERCTPL-001-5.1Criteriaandhasassisted DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 23 www.dnv.com numerousERCOTutilitiesto drafttheirplanning/performancecriteria. 6.1.5TransmissionPlanning/PerformanceAssessmentGuidelines Typically, most utilities defer to the NERC TPL-001-5.1transmission planningstandards for their own planning assessment and evaluation standards. DNVpossessesandcomprehensivelyunderstandstheapplicationoftheTPL standardson transmission facilities rated 69kV and above. DNV intends to utilize thesame to perform the long-term transmissionfacilities.Exhibits1-4below depicts theNERCTPL-001-5.1 standards. 6.1.6AnnualTransmissionPlanningStudy One of the most significant aspects of the FERC 715 filing is the annual transmission planning and evaluation report outlining the assessment of the performance of-term planning horizon. The scope ofwork associated with this task, as envisioned by DNV, would comprise ofthefollowing: 1.DataCollection&Validation Obtain ERCOT SSWG Steady Stateplanning cases for relevant year. . Validate accurate connections for . transmission & sub-station Project Summary in conjunction with the latest ERCOT Transmission Project Information Tracking (TPIT) updates to evaluate the incorporation of planned transmission enhancements in the relevant year cases. . Develop study cases for the planning horizon. -term load forecast to develop a long-term case beyond the horizon spanned bythe planning base casesdeveloped by ERCOT,if needed. 2.ContingencyEventDefinitions&SystemMonitoringSetting Obtainrelevantcontingenciesonandneighboringtransmission systemsfrom the latest ERCOT Planning Contingency File & DME contingency files. The contingency events evaluatedshouldspanNERC CategoryP0-P7and extremeevents. ReviewDMEcontingencyfilesinthewakeofupdatedtransmissiontopologytoidentifyanychangesand/or modifications. Work with neighboring Transmission Service Providers (TSPs)to identify relevant NERC Category contingencies. Identify the following system performance/evaluation criteria forDME and neighboring transmission facilities for normal operationandcontingencyconditions: o ThermalRating for transmission systemelements toassess transmissionsystemoverloads. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 24 www.dnv.com o VoltageMagnitudeRangeforassessingvoltagemagnitudeviolations. o VoltageDeviationRangeforassessingvoltagedeviation violationspre-and post-contingency. 3.AnnualTransmissionAssessment Perform steady state AC Power Flow and Contingency analysisforeach oftheplanningyearcases including longtermcase. Identify any transmission system performance violations basedonthecriteriaoutlined above. Observeanddocumentthefirstyearofoccurrenceofeachtransmissionsystemissueandexacerbation levelsforthesubsequentyears. Identifyifanyofplannedtransmissionsystemenhancements will alleviate the transmission system violation. If so,note the expected in-service date of the proposed transmissionsystemenhancement,vis-à- visthefirstoccurrenceoftheconcern. Studyrelevanttransmissionenhancementscenariostoassesstheoptimalscenariotoensurereliable operationofDMEfacilities. Document performance of each scenario for DME review andprovideindependent recommendations. 4.AnnualTransmissionEvaluationReport Developannualtransmissionassessmentreportoutliningthefollowingaspects: o StudyApproach &Assumptions o BaseCaseViolations&YearofOccurrence o TransmissionEnhancementScenarioDefinitions&Performance o Results&KeyObservations Provideasummarizeddescriptionoftherecommendedtransmissionsolutionassociatedwithidentified concernsaccompaniedwithapproximatescheduleoftheenhancements comprisingthesolution. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue: 25 March 2026Page 25 www.dnv.com 6.1.7ShortCircuit&BreakerAdequacyAssessment Thescopeofworkassociatedwiththisphase,asenvisionedbyDNV,would compriseof thefollowing: The ERCOT SPWG Future Year (FY) cases over a planning year horizon would be utilizedas the base cases for the assessment. The cases would be reviewed toensureaccurate modeling of DME facilities from a short circuit standpoint. Additionally,thecaseswillbereviewedtoensureaccuraterepresentationofgeneration interconnectionsassociatedwithDMEand/orneighboringfacilities, ifany. The most updatedDME station configurations would be utilized to model thebreaker configurations into the bus-branch model obtained from ERCOT. Thefollowingaspectswillbetakenintoaccountduringthe developmentofthebreakermodel: o Breakerconfiguration(breakerandahalf,doublebusdoublebreaker,etc.) o Transmissionsystemelementsprotectedbyeachbreaker o BreakerRating(kA) o RatingMethod(IEEE/ANSI) o Interrupting Time o ContactPartingTime A comprehensive breaker adequacy assessment will be performed for all DMEfacilitiesutilizingtheBreaker RatingModule(BRM)inASPENOne-liner. The results of the breaker adequacy assessment will provide the maximum dutyexperienced at each breaker across a range of short circuit events with variationsincludingbut not limitedtothefollowing: o FaultType o FaultLocation o Transmissionconfigurationpriortofault(lineopen,etc.) 6.1.8TransientStabilityAssessment The scope of work associated with this phase, as envisioned by DNV, would compriseof thefollowing: Dynamic DatasetReview&Initialization a.The relevant ERCOT DWG future yeardynamic dataset would be utilized for thetransient stability assessment.The dynamic dataset will be reviewed to ensurethat most updated parameters are utilized to represent the DME transmissionfacilities. b.Thegenerationlevelmodeledon/aroundDMEfacilitiesandtheneighboringregionwillbereviewedto ensureitsconsistencywiththelateststatusofgenerationinterconnectionsassociatedwithDMEand neighboringfacilities. c.Run a 10-sec no disturbance flat start to ensure acceptable dynamic initializationof the dynamic dataset while monitoring the maximum deviations associated withthefollowingpower system quantities: RotorAnglesforconventionalgenerationunits DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 26 www.dnv.com TerminalVoltagesforallgenerationunits ActivePowerOutputforallgenerationunits DefinitionofDynamicEvents a.Define and develop dynamic events spanning NERC category P1-P7 and extremeevent conditions for all DME and neighboring transmission system facilities. Thedynamic events associated with neighboring transmission facilities will be limitedto thoseinvolvingDMEfacilities. b.Specificallyspeaking,thedynamiceventswouldincludethefollowing: 3-Phase fault based normal clearing events (NERC Category P1,P3, P6-P7events) S-L-Gfaultbaseddelayedclearingevents(NERCCategoryP2, P4-P5events) Delayed clearing events will be defined by virtue of breaker failureand/orsystem protectionfailureconditions 3-Phasefaultbasednormalclearingeventsassociatedwithoutagesoflines in a common corridor and/or outage ofDME stations (NERCextremeevents) c.Thenormalanddelayedclearingeventsanddurationswillbedecidedindiscussionwith DME. DynamicSimulation&SystemAssessment a.Performtransientstabilitysimulationsforeachoftheaforementionednormal anddelayed clearing events associatedwith the DMEsystem. b.ThefollowingaspectswouldbeutilizedtoassesstheperformanceoftheDME transmission systemunderthevariousdynamicevents outlinedabove: Rotorangleandvoltagestabilityassessment TransientVoltageRecoveryCriteria SystemDamping c.The performance of the DME system for varying dynamic events spanning NERCCategory P1-P7 and extreme events will be based on a combination of the DMEPlanningCriteria,ERCOTPlanningCriteria andNERCTPL-001-4standards. TransientStabilityStudyReport a.Developatransientstabilityassessmentreportoutliningthefollowingaspects: StudyMethodology&Assumptions DynamicEventDefinitionswithspecificationassociatedwithNERC Categoriesfor each event SimulationResults&Observations DynamicEventsofconcerns b.Provide a summarized description of any violations of the DME Planning Criteria,ERCOT Planning DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 27 www.dnv.com Criteria and/or NERC TPL-001-4 standards for the entire rangeofdynamic events assessed. 6.2Transmission system analysis and reliability project justification per ERCOT Planning Charter The Regional Transmission Plan is developed annually by ERCOT, in coordination with the Regional Planning Group (RPG) and Transmission Service Providers (TSPs). The Regional Transmission Plan addresses regional and ERCOT-wide reliability and economic transmission needs and the planned improvements to meet those needs for the planning horizon (up to six years). Proposed transmission projects are categorized into Reliability driven and Economic driven Projects. The differentiation between these two types of projects is based on whether a simultaneously-feasible, security-constrained generating unit commitment dispatch is expected to be available for all hours of the planning horizon that can resolve the system reliability issue that the proposed transmission project is intended to resolve. If it is not possible to simulate a dispatch of the Generation Resources such that all reliability criteria are met without the project, and the addition of the project allows the reliability criteria to be met, then the project is classified as a reliability-driven project. If it is possible to simulate a dispatch of the Generation Resources in such a way that all reliability criteria are met without the project, but the project may allow the reliability criteria to be met at a lower total cost, then the project is classified as an economic-driven project. For reliability-driven projects, the comparison of project costs generally includes only the relative capital costs of the alternatives. DNV staff selected and proposed for this engagement have also, since 2008, directly participated in the ERCOT RPG DNV has conducted various reliability studiesin ERCOTto identify the best solutionand to determine the cost vs benefit. The contribution of DNV includes screening analysis to identify potential reliability issues beforehand in the area of interest, and if needed perform a detailed transmission system analysis to validate issues identified in the screening analysis. If a reliability concern is identified, DNV will identify transmission solutions to meet ERCOT reliability or economic criteria. DNV will outline the study assumptions, methodology, transmission base case(s) analysis, planning horizon scenarios to be studied, identifying transmission alternatives, coming up with criteria matrix to identify relative performance of the transmission alternatives, propose and recommend the best alternative(s), conduct sensitivity analysis as needed to validate the long-term benefits of the proposed solution. The above detailed approach aids the TSP in making the decision if the transmission solution is advantageous in relative performance by meeting all of the ERCOT reliabilitycriteria. DNV has conducted various detailed technical system analysis such as steady state load flow and contingency analysis, short circuit breaker adequacy analysis, transient or dynamic stability analysis, and system strength assessments such as short circuit ratio and sub synchronous resonance assessments. The analysis will consider system normal operation, NERC Category contingencies including ERCOT Category contingenciesand any additional contingency conditions ERCOT might be interested in evaluating. DNV will also utilize the results of the annual system planning and FERC 715 filing study to evaluate the need for transmission system enhancements and/or new projects on the DME and/or neighboring transmission system. DNV will work with DME and other interconnected utilities to develop justification for the projects based on the ERCOT reliability criteria.DNV will also review the studies performed by neighboring utilities to ensure optimal system benefits from a DME standpoint and adequate justification for reliability projects. 6.3Transmission project submission to ERCOT for Regional Planning Group (RPG) review, comments and approval Depending on the Tier (1, 2, 3, 4) of transmission projects, except projects that have only localized impacts and projects that are directly associated with the interconnection of new Resources, all othertransmission projects in the ERCOT DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 28 www.dnv.com Region undergo a formal review by the RPG in accordance with Protocols, Regional Planning Group Project Review Process. In addition, ERCOT performs an independent analysis of the need for major transmission projects that are submitted for RPG Project Review. The affirmative result of this review is formal endorsement of the project by ERCOT. approval process.Some of the tasks include: DevelopERCOTRPGsubmissionsonbehalfofDMEtosubmittoERCOTandcoordinate thefollowing: o ResponsetoanycommentsfromERCOT/stakeholders o Providinganyclarificationsrequiredonthetechnicaland/orcostestimateassumptions DevelopmentofTPITsubmissionstoERCOTforapprovedprojects DevelopmentofPlanningModelChangeRequest(PMCR)submissionsforapprovedprojectsto ensure modeling into thefuturecases DNVwill ensure that each RPG submittal made to ERCOT on behalf of DME isfollowed through to its logical conclusion while coordinating communication between DME, ERCOTand anyother relevantstakeholders. 6.4Submission of data/models associated with approved transmission projects to ERCOT The submittal for proposed and/or approved Transmission project to ERCOT RPG and ERCOT include the following: Proposed project description including expected cost, transmission topology and Transmission Facility modeling parameter data, and all study cases used to generate results supporting the need for the project in electronic format (powerflow data in PTI Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) RAWD format), accurate maps and one-line diagrams showing locations of the proposed project. Identification of the SSWG, DWG or Regional Transmission Plan powerflow cases used as a basis for the study and any associated changes that describe and allow accurate modeling of the proposed project. Description and data for all changes made to the SSWG base cases or Regional Transmission Plan cases used to identify the need for the project, such as Generation Resource unavailability and area peak Load forecast. A description of the reliability and/or economic problem that is being solved . A description of the SSR impact of the proposed project to the generation facilities in the system pursuant to ERCOT Protocol, Subsynchronous Resonance Vulnerability Assessment, and potential SSR Countermeasure plan for any identified SSR vulnerability, ifapplicable. Desired/needed in-service date for the project, and feasible in-service date, if different. Phone number and email address of the single point of contact who can respond to ERCOT and RPG participant questions or requests for additional information necessary for stakeholder review. Analysis of rejected alternatives, including cost estimates, and other factors considered in the comparison of alternatives with the proposed project. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 29 www.dnv.com Both transmission and distribution solutions to performance deficiencies may be considered where applicable. any other information, not included above, that the submitting party believes is relevant to consideration of the need for any submitted project. 6.5Technical Support & Representation in relation to the findings of the FERC 715 study in meetings with other Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) Apart from performing the annual planning studies, DNVwill also provide technicalsupport to DME in terms of Transmission Planner (TP) NERC Compliance and FERC 715 filing includingthefollowing services: DevelopmentofdocumentsrequiredtodemonstratecompliancewiththeTPL-001-4for TREsubmissiononan annualbasis Represent DME in meetings with other TSPs for matters concerning findings of the FERC 715 study Responsetoanycomments receivedby DMEfollowingtheFERC715filing ResponsetoanycommentsreceivedbyDMEduringaNERCTPauditfromatechnical standpoint Reviewofplanningcriteria,MODandFACstandards,ifapplicable Assistinallplanningefforts asrequired 6.6Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG) transmission cases/models Apart from performing the annual long-term transmission planning assessment for DME, thescope of work also ERCOT steady state transmission models. To that extent, DNVwill perform thefollowing model review, validation and update activities in relation to the ERCOT SSWG datasubmissions: ERCOTSSWGdatasubmissions o RevieweachpassoftheSSWGplanningcasestoensureaccuraterepresentationofDMEfacilities based on transmission maps and transmission facility upgrade/addition schedule provided by DME o DeveloprelevantcategoryPlanningModelChangeRequests(PMCRs)associated withDMEfacilities o SubmitPMCRsusingMODTool o ParticipateincasebuildingexercisesatERCOTonbehalfofDME o Review/performsubsequentTPITupdatesassociatedwiththeSSGWcases 6.7Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection Working Group (SPWG) current and future year cases the ERCOT system protection transmission models. To that extent, DNVwill performthefollowingmodelreview,validationandupdateactivities inrelationtotheERCOTSPWGdata submissions: DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 30 www.dnv.com ERCOTSPWGcases o EnsureaccuraterepresentationofplannedDMEfacilitiesinCurrentYear(CY) SPWGcasesfromapositiveandzerosequencedatastandpoint o EnsureaccuraterepresentationofplannedDMEfacilitiesinFutureYear(FY) SPWGcases fromapositiveandzerosequencedatastandpoint o Ensureaccuraterepresentationoftransmissionupgrades/enhancementsintheprotectioncases o Revieweachpassassociatedwiththecurrent and futureyearSPWGcasesintermsofDMEfacilities 6.8Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working Group (DWG) current and future year cases in the ERCOT dynamic datasets. To that extent, DNVwill perform the following modelreview,validationandupdateactivitiesinrelationto the ERCOTDWGdatasubmissions: ERCOTDWG Current&FutureYearDynamicDatasets o EnsureaccuraterepresentationofplannedDMEfacilitiesinCY&FYDWG datasetsfromsteadystate and dynamicstandpoint o AssessdynamicresponseassociatedwithDMEfacilities,ifapplicable 6.9Contingency Dataset validation and submissions to ERCOT ContingencyReview/Updates o ReviewDMEcontingencydefinitionsinAnnualPlanningcontingencyfilesincludingNERC Category P1-P7and extremeeventsfor each contingency update pass o UpdatecontingencydefinitionsassociatedwithDMEfacilitiesbasedon changes/additionstoDME transmissionsystemfacilities 6.10Data Dictionary Updates to ERCOT DataDictionaryUpdates o ReviewDMEfacilitiesintheERCOTDataDictionarytoensureaccurate representationinterms of thefollowing: Bus Name BusNumber StationFullName NominalkV WeatherZone DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 31 www.dnv.com County, planning bus long name and provide relevant comments o Update datadictionary toensure inclusionofinformationassociatedwithnew DMEfacilities 6.11Comprehensive transmission system modeling utilizing PSS/E and PowerWorld -standard power system software used for the transmission systemmodeling and analysisespecially in the ERCOT market. Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) developed by Siemens PTI and Power World are high-performance transmission planning and analysis rs from the Dallas office. DNV has been using PSS/E and PowerWorld for small to medium to large bus interconnected transmission networks. Tasks include but not limited to building and maintaining transmission network topology, modifying the existing network topology, creating power flow network cases with appropriate network parameters for various grid connected facilities, validating with no errors and warnings to ensure proper network modeling. DNV has also hands on experience with Siemens Model On Demand (MOD) tool which utilizes project files (.prj), PSS/e IDEV files for network changes, Planning Model Change network slider (.sld) diagrams in PSS/E for the areas of interest within the large transmission network that would help DME visualize the network flows and transmission system flow constraints and voltage limitations. DNV has also experience in the graphical user interface of the PowerWorld environment. Apart from the transmission modeling alluded above, DNV has significant experience in conducting load flow and contingency analysis, short circuit and breaker adequacy analysis, transient dynamic analysis along with plotting the output results using PSS/E and PowerWorld. DNV has created several in house automation scripts for conducting steady state and transient stability analysis using PSS/E via python automation scripts. In addition, DNV has performed Voltage ride through (VRT) analysis per ERCOT requirements using PSS/E and system Dampingusing DNV developed inhousePower System Damping Tool (PSDAT). DNV is well versed with different data files used in transmission system modeling and analysis via PSS/E and PowerWorld such as network files (.raw, .sav, .pwb), network diagram files (.sld, .pwd), sub system file (.sub), monitoring file (.mon), contingency file (.con), AC contingency analysis files (.accc), dynamic files (.dyr., .dll) and output files. 6.12Data Submissions for ERCOT Planning Geomagnetic Disturbance Task Force (PGDTF) Per NERC TPL-007-4 R1, Each Planning Coordinator, in conjunction with its Transmission Planner(s), shall identify the individual and joint responsibilities of the Planning Coordinator and Transmission Planner(s) in the Planning performing the study or studies needed to complete benchmark and supplemental GMD Vulnerability Assessments, and implementing process(es) to obtain GMD measurement data as specified in this standard. In the case of ERCOT, ERCOT assumed the responsibility of maintaining the models and performing the required assessments with the participation of TSPs via the PGDTF to provide the relevant information/data. DNVwillcollaboratewithDMEanditsvendorstogathertheGICrelateddata associatedwiththeirfacilities including: o SubstationData DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 32 www.dnv.com Geographiclocationofsubstations(longitudeandlatitude) Groundingresistancedataforsubstations Substationnumbers EarthModelincludingresistivityandthickness o TransformerData DCresistanceofallwindingsinohms/phase GroundingDCresistanceinohms IfequippedwithGICblockingdevice Transformervectorgroupbasedonwindingconnectionandphaseangles Typeandnumberofthecores intransformercoredesign KFACTORassociatedwiththeapplicabletransformers o Branch Data DCresistanceassociatewithtransmissionlines Realandimaginarypartofinducedgeoelectricvoltageonthebranches IdentificationofblockingGICdevicesinlines o Shuntsdevices BusnumbersandcircuitIDs(fromERCOTSSWGCase) DCresistanceassociatedwithshuntdevices GroundingDCresistance DNV will organize the collected information for submission to ERCOT in the format requested by the PGDTF DNVwill participate in the developmentof the ERCOT GIC models as needed by providing information associated with the DME transmission facilitiesutilizingGICrelateddata(asobtainedviatheprevioustasks)andsteadystatedataas obtained from relevant ERCOT posted Steady State Working Group (SSWG) casesin a timely manner. In case of missing data, DNVwill provide recommendations to DME on the approaches thatcanbeutilizedtoobtainthe appropriatedataincludingfieldtests, ifnecessary. Upon completion of the GIC model development, DNVwill review the GIC modelsto ensure accurate representation and modelling of the DME system. ProvidetechnicalsupportassociatedwithmeetingobligationsassociatedwithNERCTPL-007-4data submissiononlyand ERCOT standpoint. Represent DME in the PGDTF meetings. 6.13Other Tasks Coordinate discussions with other utilities for transmission planningas needed by DME Attendance at meetings to assist and represent DME including participation in conferencecallsrelated to any services not listed in the bid but as needed by DME Preparation of Interconnection Scope for submission to ERCOT for anygeneration/loadinterconnection requests received including preparation of responses to anyquestions received from market participants Other types of technical support related to transmission planning DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 33 www.dnv.com 7CONTRACTUAL 7.1Contract basis -terms and conditions DNV accepts most of the Terms and Conditions and proposeda few redlineswhich we submitted as 9008 Sample Contract_DNV_Energy_USA_Inc_redlines_03252026 via the online portal IONWAVE. DNV intends to work closely with The City of Denton to have a mutually agreed upon Terms and Conditionsfor providing the Professional services pursuant to this9008 Transmission Planning Services Bid. Contract (if award awarded). 7.2Mandatory health and safety terms 7.2.1Customer responsibility The Customer, or other entity having legal responsibility on the premises where DNVpersonnel will work, shall inform DNV of any safety and health hazards related to the work and/or any safety measures required for the work, prior to starting the work, or if such information is not available at that time, during the performance of the work. Whenever DNVundertakes to work on site, the customer shall provide all adequate safety measures to ensure a working environment that is safe and in accordance with all relevant legislation. 7.2.2Main principle The DNVemployee has the right to refuse to carry out an activity, when the safety conditions, according to his/her sole judgment, are not satisfactory. 7.2.3Substance abuse screening Customer requirements specifying participation in screening programs shall be communicated to the DNVemployee prior to commencement of work. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 34 www.dnv.com 8PROJECT ORGANIZATION 9PROJECT MANAGEMENT In DNV, we unite the strengths of industry-leading technical expertise and the internationally recognized Project Management Institute (PMI) model of project management. DNVhas experienced,certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) on staff who adhere to vetted and well-controlled quality control procedures and maintainsimmediate management of multiple projects for multiple clients in tandem allows us to manage projects with extreme efficiency. Our approach is customer-centric and solution-driven. We are experts in recognizing where robust project controls are required to manage the project; in these situations, we have fully vettedproject management processes to call upon and implement. In other situations, we work withourcustomers to determine where risk and project parameters are sufficiently controlled, saving time and cost. Cost Human Schedule Resources Technical scope QualityRisk Communi- cation The DNVproject manager (PM) will provide technical oversight and management for the entire scope of work. DNVwill build and while providing guidance to Customer. The PM will monitor and control the above-mentioned project management processes concurrently with continuous and open communication of project status to Customer. DNVwill perform closing processes when the scope has been verified, deliverables accepted by Customer, and all contractual requirements fulfilled. Our internal management systems include dozens of pre-developed industry-specific templates and quality management processes that capitalize on our experience managing a large range of project sizes and scopes. In accordance with our ISO 9001 certification, DNVmaintains a minimum set of project team members on each project to ensure technical information and deliverables are appropriately reviewed. The roles of the key project team members are described below. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 35 www.dnv.com 9.1Project sponsor The project sponsor (PS) is part of DNV fulfilment of the contract between Customer and DNV. The PS is directly responsible for the following: Approval of the proposal and contract Appointment of the PM Allocation of necessary resources to the project (personnel, time,and equipment) Making decisions in matters having contractual or budgetary implications for DNV Approval of project plans, budgets, procedures, and quality procedures Participating in regular meetings with Customer and/or the PM to evaluate and discuss the project status and progress Initiating quality audits and establishing an audit plan for the project Approval of final project deliverables (technical report and others) 9.2Project manager The project manager (PM)will manage the project according to the Customer contract. The PM is the primary contact person for the Customer on a project and has the operational responsibility for running the project to meet the defined goals, milestones, and budget according to Customer expectations and business area requirements. Specifically, the PM is responsible for the following: Ensure Health, Safety,and Environment (HSE) processes are performed and project team building. Maintain ownership of all aspects of the project. Serve as primary point of contact for internal team regarding details of the project scope, budget, client expectations, schedule, and any other project related items. Set up, conduct,and document external kick-off meeting with the Customer. Manage project schedule and keep project team apprised of deliverable deadlines. Manage and take ownership of quality or safety events. Keep project team informed of project status including budget, upcoming milestones, etc. Set up and prepare for project status meetings with the project sponsor and Customer to review the tasks outlined below. Manage the execution of the Project Quality Plan (PQP). Manage agreements and tasks performed by subcontractors. Coordinate field work with team members and Customer. Ensure that work in progress (WIP) is managed, reported to Customer, and billed to Customer as described in Section Error! Reference source not found.. Request and document Customer feedback, both informally as work progresses, and formally at the close of the project. 9.3Subject matter experts SMEs performthe following activities: Undertaketheir parts of the project work within the schedule and budget limitations specified, and with the required level of performance. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 36 www.dnv.com Develop project deliverables and arrangefor technical/peer review in addition to PM review prior to submissionof deliverables to Customer. Assist the PM in developingproject quality plans, budget, schedule, and scope. Liaise with the Customer to organize field visits, plan,schedule, and executethe work. 10MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The DNVmanagement system is an integrated quality health, safety, security,and environment(QHSSE), and business administration management system. Ourmanagement system is certified against ISO 9001, ISO 14001,and ISO 45001, by the Dutch accredited certification body DEKRA Certification B.V.A description of DNVQHSSE policy and management system is provided in Appendix D. 11DNVIN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY In DNVwe unite the strengths of DNV, KEMA, Garrad Hassan, and GL Renewables Certification. DNV support customers around the globe in delivering a safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy supply. We deliver world- renowned testing, certification, and advisory services to the energy value chain including renewables and energyefficiency. Our expertise spans onshore and offshore wind power, solar, conventional generation, transmission and distribution, smart grids, and sustainable energy use, as well as energy markets and regulations. Our testing, certification, and advisory services are delivered independent from each other. Learn more at www.dnv.com/energy. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page 37 www.dnv.com APPENDIXACURRICULA VITAE(RESUMES) DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page A-1 www.dnv.com APPENDIXBDNVMANAGEMENT SYSTEM General The DNVManagement System (DMS) documents are sorted under severalstrategic areas as an index for the management system. The DMS seeks to be independent of the organizationalstructure, and able to show the main processes of the company. The management system documentation consists of: The DMS DNV-tier system. The top tier is owned, issued and maintained at DNVGroup level and is valid for all in DNV. The ownership of the various groups of strategic areas has been assigned to DNVGroup directors, to ensure anchoring with top management, focus and development. Local Operating Procedures (OP) which are specific for an operating unit, or part of the line organization, i.e. Regional OPs. Country specific OPs which are valid for a country, typically covering employment items and general compliance with national legislation All management system documentation is available to all employees on the DNVIntranet. DNVmonitors, measures,and improves the effectiveness of its management system on a continuous basis where opportunities for improvement are identified through internal and external audit, experience feedback, after-action reviews and importantly through dialogue with, and feedback received from our customers. The annual Management System Review is an important instrument in this regard. DNVhas a common tool for follow-up of all events such as audits, non-conformities, complaints,and potential quality issues. All quality events shall be registered in this system, which facilitates the use of root cause analysis and ensures that events are handled and closed after proper actions have been taken. Quality Quality policy We will never compromise on quality or integrity. We commit ourselves to: Deliver Continually improve our performance and professionalism Quality management system The strategic areas most important in relation to quality of customer-facing activities and project deliverables are: Customer management Service lines Production Innovation, research,and development IT and information management Quality and management system DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page A-1 www.dnv.com Under Production there are governing documents addressing: Project management Internal verification of project work and approval of deliverables Performance of various categories of services Requirements to certain types of deliverable documents Competence management and requirements Further document types are: DNVService Specifications Internal Service Instructions Internal Service Guidelines DNVroutinely solicitsfeedback from our Customersregarding DNV of our continuous improvement process. Quality Management Certificate Health, safety,and environment (HSE) HSE policy We know that our work is never so urgent or important that we cannot take time to do it safely. We feel confident and empowered to stop work and to intervene where inappropriate behavior or unacceptable conditions are encountered. DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page A-2 www.dnv.com We identify and assess risks to the health and safety of people, property,or the environment in our work. We ensure they are effectively managed and that areas for improvement are prioritized. We foster a culture where everyone is actively involved in setting a good example and pursuing, adopting,and sharing good HSE practice. We develop, resource,and implement HSE plans to deliver continual improvement in HSE performance. We openly report and appraise our HSE performance and measure our achievements against our plans and goals and take action to address shortcomings. We treat incidents including near misses and hazards and feedback from employees and customers as an important learning opportunity. We select our subcontractors and suppliers based on their ability to provide services which meet our safety, health and environmental requirements. Sustainable Development. We will visibly demonstrate leadership and commitment to high standards of HSEperformance. HSE management system HSE is a separate strategic area, under which there are governing documents addressing: Environment aspects identification and management Emergency preparedness Implementation support and control processes, e.g.,HSE risk assessment, HSE audits Health, e.g.,occupational health, substance abuse Safety, e.g.,field work, laboratory,test site, travelling, and restricted travel areas Management and reporting DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page A-3 www.dnv.com HSE management system certificates DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-01-A, Date of issue:25 March 2026Page A-4 www.dnv.com About DNV We are the independent expertin assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. Cost Proposal for Bid 9008 Transmission Planning Services City of Denton Customer Reference:10506406 Document No.:OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A Date of issue:8 May 2026 Date of last revision: N/A DNV Energy USA Inc. Customer Details Customer Name:City of Denton Customer Address:Procurement, 901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX, 76209 Customer Reference:10506406 Contact Person:Crystal Westbrook DNVCompany Details DNVLegal Entity:DNV Energy USA Inc. DNVOrganization Unit:Energy Systems DNVAddress:6111 W Plano Parkway, Suite 3200, Plano, TX 75093 DNVTelephone. No.:N/A About this document DNVDoc. No.:OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A Proposal Title:Bid 9008 Transmission Planning Services Date of Issue:8 May 2026 Date of Last Revision:N/A Validity of Proposal:120 days from date of issue Terms and Conditions:See Contractual Prepared by:Venkata Viswanadham, Principal Market Lead Verified by:Afshin Salehian, Head of T&D Networks Section Approved by:Steve Thiel, Head of Department, Power System Advisory Project details Project Name:Transmission Planning Services Project Location:Denton/TX Confidentiality This proposal contains information that is business sensitive to DNV. No part of the proposal or information received during regarded as an infringement of DNV intellectual property rights. Distribution outside of DNV: Available for information only to the general public PUBLISHED (subject to the above Important Notice and Disclaimer). Distribution for information only at the discretion of the Customer (subject to the above Important Notice and DISCRETION with the Customer). CONFIDENTIAL Not to be disclosed outside of DNV. NONE DNV Energy USA Inc.Page ii Important Notice and Disclaimer This Proposal was prepared and issued for the sole use of the Customer. Neither this Proposal, nor any discussions, correspondence or other activities in connection with this Proposal shall form a contract or relationship of responsibility of any kind or nature regarding its subject matter without the Customer (or any third party approved in writing by DNV) entering into a written agreement with DNVin accordance with DNV in this Proposalor provided by DNVupon request. This Proposal has been created and produced using information available as of the date of this Proposal and, where applicable, information relating to dates and periods referred to in this Proposal. There are no rights or licenses of any kind granted, and no warranties or guarantees of any kind provided with this Proposal or the material contained herein. Information contained in this Proposal may be subject to change at the sole discretion of DNVand the provision of this Proposal does not assure or imply otherwise. Confidentiality and Copyright Protection Copyright © 2026DNV.This Proposal and the information contained herein, is the exclusive, confidential and proprietary property of DNVand is protected under the trade secret and copyright laws of the U.S. and other international laws, treaties and conventions. No part of this Proposal may be disclosed to any third party or used, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without first receiving the express written permission of DNV. Except as otherwise noted, all trademarks appearing herein are proprietary to DNV. DNV Energy USA Inc.Page iii Table of contents 1INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................1 2COMPENSATION...............................................................................................................................................................2 2.1General.......................................................................................................................................................................2 2.2Time & Material -Rates and expenses.......................................................................................................................2 2.3Invoicing and payment................................................................................................................................................4 3SCHEDULE.........................................................................................................................................................................4 4CONTRACTUAL.................................................................................................................................................................5 4.1Contract basis -terms and conditions........................................................................................................................5 DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page iv www.dnv.com 1INTRODUCTION The City of Denton (City)has requested DNV Energy USA Inc.(DNV)cost proposalas part of 9008 Transmission Planning Services bid for providing compliance studies, modeling, and other planning professional services for Denton Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Reliability Entity (TRE), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). DNVis pleased topresent the estimated budgetfor Professional Services for the Transmission Planning ServicesDenton/TX.It is the intention of the City of Denton to award a contract for one (1) year, effective from date of award. The City and the Supplier shall have the option to renew this contract for an additional four (4) one-year periods. The contract shall commence upon the issuance of a Notice of Award by the City of Denton and shall automatically renew each year, from the date of award by City Council. At the sole option of the City of Denton, the contract may be further extended as needed, not to exceed a total of six (6) months. It is understood from the Bid that that the Project consists of ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models o Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG) transmission cases/models Contingency Dataset Review and submissions to ERCOT Data Dictionary Review and submissions to ERCOT Data Submissions for Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working Group (DWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile Working Group (VPWG) Performing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) o Steady State o Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) o Stability ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG) Transmission Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project Management Compensation section describes the anticipated amount of estimated budget required for each type of services along with -depth understanding of DME facilities, applicable ERCOT and FERC requirements, as well as our understanding of the scope of work. DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 1 www.dnv.com Considering the nature of scope of services to create efficiency and reduce the execution risk for DME, our estimated budget includes a combination of fixed price and Time and Material (T&M) capped pricesbased on the task. DNV would welcome any feedback and comment from DME if the estimated budget,schedule, and pricing type are. Please feel free to reach out to Steve Thiel (Steve.Thiel@dnv.com) if you have any question or need any clarification regarding the content of this document. 2COMPENSATION 2.1General Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), ContingencyReview/Updates, Data FP37,000 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP18,500 Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP18,500 Group (DWG) 2026 (July Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile FP5,550 21, 2026, Working Group (VPWG) to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) December 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) 31, 2026) Already completed for the Steady State year 2026 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) Stability ERCOT RegionalPlanning Group (RPG)Transmission T&M NTE29,600 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project T&M NTE29,600 Management 2026 subtotal138,750.00 DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 2 www.dnv.com Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Contingency Review/Updates, Data FP69,930 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP34,965 Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP34,965 Group (DWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile FP7,770 2027 Working Group (VPWG) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) Steady State FP77,700 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) FP46,620 Stability FP69,930 ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG)Transmission T&M NTE54,390 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project T&M NTE54,390 Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project Management 2027 subtotal450,660.00 DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 1 www.dnv.com Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Contingency Review/Updates, Data FP73,427 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP36,713 Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP36,713 Group (DWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile FP8,159 2028 Working Group (VPWG) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) Steady State FP81,585 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) FP48,951 Stability FP73,427 ERCOT Regional Planning Group (RPG)Transmission T&M NTE57,110 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project T&M NTE57,110 Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project Management 2028 subtotal473,193.00 DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 1 www.dnv.com Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Contingency Review/Updates, Data FP77,098 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP38,549 Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP38,549 Group (DWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile 2029 FP8,566 Working Group (VPWG) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) Steady State FP85,664 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) FP51,399 Stability FP77,098 ERCOT RegionalPlanning Group (RPG)Transmission T&M NTE59,965 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project T&M NTE59,965 Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project Management 2029 subtotal496,852.65 DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 1 www.dnv.com Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Contingency Review/Updates, Data FP80,953 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP40,476 Working Group (SPWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP40,476 Group (DWG) Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile FP8,995 Working Group (VPWG) 2030 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) Steady State FP89,947 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) FP53,968 Stability FP80,953 ERCOT RegionalPlanning Group (RPG) Transmission T&M NTE62,963 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project Other Tasks - Technical Support & Project T&M NTE62,963 Management 2030 subtotal521,695.28 DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 1 www.dnv.com Pricing Type (Fixed Budget Time Price/ Time Task NameEstimate Period&Material (US$) Not to Exceed) ERCOT Data Maintenance for DME Planning models Data Submissions for ERCOT Steady State Working Group (SSWG), Contingency Review/Updates, Data FP47,222 Dictionary Review/Updates, Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) models Data Submissions for ERCOT System Protection FP21,250 Working Group (SPWG) 2031 Data Submissions for ERCOT Dynamics Working FP21,250 (January Group (DWG) 1 to July Data Submissions for ERCOT Voltage Profile FP4,722 20, Working Group (VPWG) 2031) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 715/NERC Transmission Planning Study (TPL) Steady State FP94,445 Short Circuit (Breaker Adequacy) FP56,667 Stability FP85,000 ERCOT RegionalPlanning Group (RPG)Transmission T&M NTE37,778 Project Evaluation, Validation, Submission per project Other Tasks -Technical Support & Project T&M NTE37,778 Management 2031 subtotal406,112.79 Total Contract: 2,487,263.73 The prices provided in this Section are quoted in USD and are exclusive of applicable tax. 2.2Time & Material -Rates and expenses For the tasks identified as T&M NTE, totalcosts will be based on the actual hours worked at the prevailing hourly rates as of the date of the work. Should further work outside the Scope of Work be required, this will be charged in addition, at the prevailing hourly rates as of the date of the work. The current base rates as of the date of this Proposal are shown below. DNV utilized 2026 hourly rates for the year of 2026 year and rate increases for years 2027-2031 are based on estimated 5% increase from the 2026 PSA hourly rates. Should any major deviations occur in the hourly rates, DNV would kindly inform DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 2 www.dnv.com the City. Though we have provided the Bill rates of all the Categories, per the requested scope of work, it is our understanding that majority of the scope of work will be accomplished by Professional/Senior Rate Categoriesstaff. 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Rate Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Staff categoryrate rate rate rate rate rate \[$\]\[$\]\[$\]\[$\]\[$\]\[$\] Assistant 1Assistant130137143150158166 Assistant 2Assistant185194204214225236 Professional 270284298313328345 Consultant, 1 Engineer, Professional Project 290305320336352370 2 Manager, Senior 1310326342359377396 Specialist, Scientist Senior 2370389408428450472 Consultant, Principal 1400420441463486511 Engineer, Manager, Principal 2470494518544571600 Specialist, Scientist Senior Advisor, 550578606637669702 PrincipalDirector DNV Power System Advisory (PSA) DepartmentEstimated 2026-2031hourly ratesin USD DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 3 www.dnv.com Any expenditure incurred in the performance of the Scope of Work will be recharged at cost, including such items as: Travel and subsistence 2.3Invoicing and payment Invoicing will be on a monthly basis according to services carried outin the previous period (month).Invoice Payment will be due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. 3SCHEDULE DNV will adhere to City, Denton Municipal Electric (DME), ERCOT and FERC submittal timelinesto support DME in transmission planning services: ERCOT scheduled calendar for Working Groups meetings (In person/Web-ex), timely data submissions for ERCOT Data Maintenance part of scope of the Work FERC 715/Transmission Planning Study filing due by April 1st of each calendar year As needed Regional Transmission Plan Study, Submittals per City, Denton Municipal Electric (DME), ERCOT submittal timelines DNV Doc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue: 8 May 2026Page 4 www.dnv.com 4CONTRACTUAL 4.1Contract basis -terms and conditions DNV accepts most of the Terms and Conditions and proposeda few redlineswhich we submitted as 9008 Sample Contract_DNV_Energy_USA_Inc_redlines_03252026 via the online portal IONWAVE. DNV intends to work closely with The City of Denton to have a mutually agreed upon Terms and Conditionsfor providing the Professional services pursuant to this9008 Transmission Planning Services Bid. Contract (if award awarded). DNVDoc. No. OPP-00458349-SF-P-02-A, Date of issue:8 May 2026Page 5 www.dnv.com About DNV We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Respondents attention is directed to the insurance requirements below. It is highly recommended that respondents confer with their respective insurance carriers or brokers to determine in advance of Proposal/Bid submission the availability of insurance certificates and endorsements as prescribed and provided herein. If an apparent low respondent fails to comply strictly with the insurance requirements, that respondent may be disqualified from award of the contract. Upon contract award, all insurance requirements shall become contractual obligations, which the successful contractor shall have a duty to maintain throughout the course of this contract. STANDARD PROVISIONS: Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide and maintain until the contracted work has been completed and accepted by the City of Denton, Owner, the minimum insurance coverage as indicated hereinafter. As soon as practicable after notification of contract award, Contractor shall file with the Purchasing Department satisfactory certificates of insurance including any applicable addendum or endorsements, containing the contract number and title of the project. Contractor may, upon written request to the Purchasing Department, ask for clarification of any insurance requirements at any time; however, Contractors are strongly advised to make such requests prior to proposal/bid opening, since the insurance requirements may not be modified or waived after proposal/bid opening unless a written exception has been submitted with the proposal/bid. Contractor shall not commence any work or deliver any material until he or she receives notification that the contract has been accepted, approved, and signed by the City of Denton. All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of these requirements shall comply with the following general specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these general specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so noted: Each policy shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of equivalent Texas with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- or . Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared in the proposal. If requested by the City, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to the City, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers; or, the contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. Transmission Planning Services 9008 Liability policies shall be endorsed to provide the following: o Name as Additional Insured the City of Denton, its Officials, Agents, Employees and volunteers. o That such insurance is primary to any other insurance available to the Additional Insured with respect to claims covered under the policy and that this insurance applies separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought. The inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to increase, amend or modify the insurer's limit of liability. o Provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Denton, its officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Cancellation: City requires 30 day written notice should any of the policies described on the certificate be cancelled or materially changed before the expiration date. Should any of the required insurance be provided under a claims made form, Contractor shall maintain such coverage continuously throughout the term of this contract and, without lapse, for a period of three years beyond the contract expiration, such that occurrences arising during the contract term which give rise to claims made after expiration of the contract shall be covered. Should any of the required insurance be provided under a form of coverage that includes a general annual aggregate limit providing for claims investigation or legal defense costs to be included in the general annual aggregate limit, the Contractor shall either double the occurrence limits or obtain Owners and Contractors Protective Liability Insurance. Should any required insurance lapse during the contract term, requests for payments originating after such lapse shall not be processed until the City receives satisfactory evidence of reinstated coverage as required by this contract, effective as of the lapse date. If insurance is not reinstated, City may, at its sole option, terminate this agreement effective on the date of the lapse. SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: All insurance policies proposed or obtained in satisfaction of this Contract shall additionally comply with the following specifications, and shall be maintained in compliance with these additional specifications throughout the duration of the Contract, or longer, if so noted: A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Commercial General Liability Insurance including, but not limited to, Premises/Operations, Personal & Advertising Injury, Products/Completed Transmission Planning Services 9008 Operations, Independent Contractors, and Contractual Liability with minimum combined bodily injury (including death) and property damage limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. B. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE IfCONTRACTOR is a licensed or certified person who renders professional services, then Professional Liability Insurance to provide coverage against any claim which the CONTRACTOR becomes legally obligated to pay as damages arising out of the performance of professional services caused by any negligent error, omission or act with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate. SUBCONTRACTING LIABILITY (1) Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall require each Subcontractor performing work under the contract, at the Subcontractor's own expense, to maintain during the engagement with the CITY, types and limits of insurance that are appropriate for the services/work being performed, comply with all applicable laws and are consistent CONTRACTOR as an additional insured. (2) CONTRACTOR shall obtain and monitor the certificates of insurance from each Subcontractor. CONTRACTOR must retain the certificates of insurance for the duration of the contract and shall have the responsibility of enforcing insurance requirements among its subcontractors. The CITY shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of these certificates. Transmission Planning Services 9008 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE - FORM CIQ Forvendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session. This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a) and by City of Denton Ethics Code, Ordinance 18-757. By law thisquestionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code. A vendorcommits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor. Nameof vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. 1 2 Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. th (The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7business day after the date on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.) 3 Name oflocal government officer about whom the information in this section is being disclosed. Name of Officer Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relations hip with the local government officer. This section, (item 3 including subparts A, B, C & D), must be completed for each officer with whom the vendor has an employment or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.00 1(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. A. Isthelocal government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor? Yes No B. Is thevendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental entity? Yes No C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of one percent or more? Yes No D.Describe each employment or business and family relationship with the local government officer named in this section. 4 I have no Conflict of Interest to disclose. 5 Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date CONFLICTOFINTERESTQUESTIONNAIRE Forvendordoingbusinesswithlocalgovernmentalentity Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm. For easy reference, below are some of the sections cited on this form. Local Government Code § 176.001(1-a): "Business relationship" means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on: (A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state, or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal, state, or local governmental entity; (B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or (C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to, that agency. Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A) and (B): (A) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if: (2) the vendor: (A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income, other than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts that have an aggregate value of more than $100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the officer becomes aware that: (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor. Local Government Code § 176.006(a) and (a-1) (a) A vendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the officer, described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A); (2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity, or a family member of the officer, one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1); or (3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity. (a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator not later than the seventh business day after the later of: (1) the date that the vendor: (A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental entity; or (B) submits to the local governmental entity an application, response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local governmental entity; or (2) the date the vendor becomes aware: (A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer, or a family member of the officer, described by Subsection (a); (B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection (a); or (C) of a family relationship with a local government officer. City of Denton Ethics Code Ordinance Number 18-757 Definitions: rd Relative: a family member related to a City Official within the third 3 degree of affinity (marriage) or consanguinity (blood or adoption) City Official: for purpose of this article, the term consists of the Council Members, Department Heads, or member of the Board of Ethics, Planning and zoning Commission Members, Board of Adjustment, Historic Landmark Commission, or Public Utilities Board Vendor: a person who provides or seeks to provide goods, services, and/or real property to the City in exchange for compensation. This definition does not include those property owners from whom the City acquires public right-of-way or other real property interests for public use. Per the City of Denton Ethics Code, Section 2-273. Prohibitions (3) It shall be a violation of this Article for a Vendor to offer or give a Gift to City Official exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) per gift, or multiple gifts cumulatively valued at more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) per a single fiscal year. Per the City of Denton Ethics Code, Section 2-282. Disposition (b), (5) Ineligibility If the Board of Ethics finds that a Vendor has violated this Article, the Board may recommend to the City Manager that the Vendor be deemed ineligible to enter into a City contract or other arrangement for goods, services, or real property, for a period of one (1) year. Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 185AFDF7-340D-84E7-816C-AB43765F33D1Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: City Council Contract 9008 Transmission Planning Services Source Envelope: Document Pages: 80Signatures: 6Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 7Initials: 1Crystal Westbrook AutoNav: Enabled901B Texas Street EnvelopeId Stamping: EnabledDenton, TX 76209 Time Zone: (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)crystal.westbrook@cityofdenton.com IP Address: 198.49.140.10 Record Tracking Status: OriginalHolder: Crystal WestbrookLocation: DocuSign 7/21/2026 1:30:31 PM crystal.westbrook@cityofdenton.com Signer EventsSignatureTimestamp Crystal WestbrookSent: 7/21/2026 1:44:28 PM Completed crystal.westbrook@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/21/2026 1:45:04 PM Senior BuyerSigned: 7/21/2026 1:55:21 PM Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 City of Denton Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Lori HewellSent: 7/21/2026 1:55:25 PM lori.hewell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/21/2026 4:42:52 PM Purchasing ManagerSigned: 7/21/2026 4:45:00 PM City of Denton Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Crystal WestbrookSent: 7/23/2026 8:04:40 AM Completed crystal.westbrook@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/23/2026 8:04:56 AM Senior BuyerSigned: 7/23/2026 8:07:33 AM Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 City of Denton Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Leah BushSent: 7/21/2026 4:45:05 PM leah.bush@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/22/2026 4:09:19 PM Assistant City AttorneySigned: 7/24/2026 2:30:40 PM Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style (None) Using IP Address: 198.49.140.104 Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Signer EventsSignatureTimestamp Marion HillSent: 7/24/2026 2:30:45 PM marion.hill@dnv.comResent: 7/30/2026 8:59:14 AM Regional DirectorViewed: 7/30/2026 9:53:46 AM Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Signed: 7/30/2026 9:56:40 AM Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style (None) Using IP Address: 136.226.76.120 Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 7/30/2026 9:53:46 AM ID: 633c4e21-fb2b-4a7c-88dc-ea135d8b1c45 Antonio Puente, Jr.Sent: 7/30/2026 9:56:45 AM antonio.puente@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/30/2026 10:03:37 AM DME General ManagerSigned: 7/30/2026 10:04:01 AM Denton Municipal Electric Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Using IP Address: 47.186.200.71 (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Accepted: 7/30/2026 10:03:37 AM ID: 52be492d-bbde-4e30-bc29-163335c53113 Cheyenne DefeeSent: 7/30/2026 10:04:07 AM Completed cheyenne.defee@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/16/2026 8:01:30 AM Procurement Administration SupervisorSigned: 9/16/2026 8:02:15 AM Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 City of Denton Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Cheyenne DefeeSent: 9/16/2026 8:07:32 AM Completed cheyenne.defee@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/16/2026 8:07:57 AM Procurement Administration SupervisorSigned: 9/16/2026 8:09:44 AM Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 City of Denton Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Cassey OgdenSent: 9/16/2026 8:02:20 AM Cassey.Ogden@cityofdenton.comResent: 9/16/2026 8:09:49 AM Interim City ManagerViewed: 9/16/2026 1:58:15 PM City of DentonSigned: 9/16/2026 1:58:37 PM Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Kristin GilbertSent: 9/16/2026 1:58:42 PM kristi.gilbert@cityofdenton.comViewed: 9/18/2026 8:27:03 AM City SecretarySigned: 9/18/2026 8:27:29 AM Security Level: Email, Account Authentication Signature Adoption: Uploaded Signature Image (None) Using IP Address: 198.49.140.10 Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign In Person Signer EventsSignatureTimestamp Editor Delivery EventsStatusTimestamp Agent Delivery EventsStatusTimestamp Intermediary Delivery EventsStatusTimestamp Certified Delivery EventsStatusTimestamp Carbon Copy EventsStatusTimestamp Cheyenne DefeeSent: 7/21/2026 1:55:25 PM cheyenne.defee@cityofdenton.com Procurement Administration Supervisor City of Denton Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via Docusign Gretna JonesSent: 7/30/2026 10:04:07 AM gretna.jones@cityofdenton.comViewed: 7/30/2026 10:45:46 AM Legal Secretary City of Denton Security Level: 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