21-269121-2691
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL, ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.,
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE DME ELECTRIC
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ
7740 — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDED TO BURNS & MCDONNELL, ENGINEERING
COMPANY INC., IN THE THREE (3) YEAR NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00).
WHEREAS, Burns & McDonnell, Engineering Company 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, 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
professional service contract attached hereto with Burns & McDonnell, Engineering Company Inc.,
to provide engineering and professional services to the DME Electric Engineering Department.
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 _5e.SSQ_ ^�_ o.NY *, S and
seconded by �t o� r�C k� This ordinance was passed and approved by the
following vote
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1:
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3:
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
Aye Nay
Abstain Absent
PASSED AND APPROVED this the I y -t% day ofW—e.xh>p-e_.< , 2021.
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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Date: 2021.12.03 09:28:41
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GERARD HUISSPETH, MAYOR
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I CITY
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DENTON
Docusign City Council Transmittal Coversheet
RFQ
7740
File Name
Engineering services
Purchasing Contact
Christa Christian
City Council Target Date
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Piggy Back Option
Not Applicable
Contract Expiration
DECEMBER 14, 2024
Ordinance
21-2691
CDS
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CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING RELATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipality
("CITY"), and Burns & McDonnell, Engineering Company Inc., with its corporate office at
100 Energy Way, Suite 1700, Fort Worth TX 76102 and authorized to do business in
Texas, ("ENGINEER"), for a PROJECT generally described as: Engineering Services (the
'PROJECT").
SECTION 1
Scope of Services
A. The CITY hereby agrees to retain the ENGINEER, and the ENGINEER hereby agrees
to perform, professional engineering services set forth in the Scope of Services
attached hereto as Attachment A. These services shall be performed in connection
with the PROJECT.
B. Additional services, if any, will be requested in writing by the CITY. CITY shall not
pay for any work performed by ENGINEER or its consultants, subcontractors and/or
suppliers that has not been ordered in advance and in writing. It is specifically
agreed that ENGINEER shall not be compensated for any additional work resulting
from oral orders of any person.
SECTION 2
Compensation and Term of Agreement
A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for all services provided pursuant to this
AGREEMENT in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in the manner and in
accordance with the fee schedule as set forth in Attachment B. Payment shall be
considered full compensation for all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment
necessary to complete the services described in Attachment A.
B. Unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 6. D. herein, this AGREEMENT shall
be for a three (3) year term beginning upon the effective date, as described below. At
the sole option of the City of Denton, the Contract may be further extended as needed,
not to exceed a total of one (1) year. ENGINEER shall proceed diligently with the
PROJECT to completion as described in the PROJECT schedule as set forth in
Attachment A.
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SECTION 3
Terms of Payment
Payments to the ENGINEER will be made as follows:
A. Invoice and Payment
(1) The Engineer shall provide the City sufficient documentation, including but not
limited to meeting the requirements set forth in the PROJECT schedule as set
forth in Attachment A to reasonably substantiate the invoices.
(2) The ENGINEER will issue monthly invoices for all work performed under this
AGREEMENT. Invoices for the uncontested performance of the particular
services are due and payable within 30 days of receipt by City.
(3) Upon completion of services enumerated in Section 1, the final payment of any
balance for the uncontested performance of the services will be due within 30
days of receipt of the final invoice.
(4) In the event of a disputed or contested billing, only that portion so contested will
be withheld from payment, and the undisputed portion will be paid. The CITY
will exercise reasonableness in contesting any bill or portion thereof. No
interest will accrue on any contested portion of the billing until mutually resolved.
(5) If the CITY fails to make payment in full to ENGINEER for billings contested in
good faith within 60 days of the amount due, the ENGINEER may, after giving 7
days' written notice to CITY, suspend services under this AGREEMENT until
paid in full. In the event of suspension of services, the ENGINEER shall have
no liability to CITY for delays or damages caused the CITY because of such
suspension of services.
SECTION 4
Obligations of the Engineer
Amendments to Section 4, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. General
The ENGINEER will serve as the CITY's professional engineering representative under
this AGREEMENT, providing professional engineering consultation and advice and
furnishing customary services incidental thereto.
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B. Standard of Care
The ENGINEER shall perform its services:
(1) with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent engineers
practicing in the same or similar locality and under the same or similar
circumstances and professional license; and
(2) as expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and
care of a competent engineer.
If ENGINEER fails to meet the foregoing Standard of Care, ENGINEER will re-
perform at its own cost, and without reimbursement from CITY, the professional
services necessary to correct negligent errors and omissions which are caused by
ENGINEER's failure to comply with the above Standard of Care, and which are
reported to ENGINEER within one year from the completion of ENGINEER's
professional services. This obligation to re -perform the professional services
necessary to correct negligent errors and omissions which are caused by
ENGINEER's failure to comply with the above Standard of Care is ENGINEER's
sole obligation and CITY's sole and exclusive remedy with respect to defects in the
quality of ENGINEER's professional services.
C. Subsurface Investigations
(1) The ENGINEER shall advise the CITY with regard to the necessity for
subcontract work such as special surveys, tests, test borings, or other
subsurface investigations in connection with design and engineering work to be
performed hereunder. The ENGINEER shall also advise the CITY concerning
the results of same. Such surveys, tests, and investigations shall be furnished
by the CITY, unless otherwise specified in Attachment A.
(2) In soils, foundation, groundwater, and other subsurface investigations, the
actual characteristics may vary significantly between successive test points and
sample intervals and at locations other than where observations, exploration,
and investigations have been made. Because of the inherent uncertainties in
subsurface evaluations, changed or unanticipated underground conditions may
occur that could affect the total PROJECT cost and/or execution. These
conditions and cost/execution effects are not the responsibility of the
ENGINEER.
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D. Preparation of Engineering Drawings
The ENGINEER will provide to the CITY the original drawings of all plans in ink on
reproducible mylar sheets and electronic files in .pdf format, or as otherwise approved by
CITY, which shall become the property of the CITY. Any and all deliverables are
specifically prepared and intended to be utilized exclusively for the Project and location
contemplated under the Agreement. Any completion extension, or modification, by CITY
or others without participation by ENGINEER, or written authorization by ENGINEER, or
any reuse by CITY of ENGINEER's deliverables other than for the specific purpose
intended will be at CITY's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to ENGINEER.
ENGINEER shall, at all times, retain ownership of ENGINEER's intellectual property,
computer programs and models, copyrights, trade secrets, patented, patent pending, or
other patentable technology, processes, or business practices).
E. Engineer's Personnel at Construction Site
(1) The presence or duties of the ENGINEER's personnel at a construction site,
whether as on-site representatives or otherwise, do not make the ENGINEER or
its personnel in any way responsible for those duties that belong to the CITY
and/or the CITY's construction contractors or other entities, and do not relieve
the construction contractors or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and
responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means,
techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and
completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the
AGREEMENT Documents and any health or safety precautions required by
such construction work. The ENGINEER and its personnel have no authority to
exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their
employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions.
(2) Except to the extent of specific site visits expressly detailed and set forth in
Attachment A, the ENGINEER or its personnel shall have no obligation or
responsibility to visit the construction site to become familiar with the progress
or quality of the completed work on the PROJECT or to determine, in general, if
the work on the PROJECT is being performed in a manner indicating that the
PROJECT, when completed, will be in accordance with the AGREEMENT
Documents, nor shall anything in the AGREEMENT Documents or this
AGREEMENT between CITY and ENGINEER be construed as requiring
ENGINEER to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to discover
latent defects in the work or otherwise check the quality or quantity of the work
on the PROJECT. If the ENGINEER makes on-site observation(s) of a
deviation from the AGREEMENT Documents, the ENGINEER shall inform the
CITY.
(3) When professional certification of performance or characteristics of materials,
systems or equipment is reasonably required to perform the services set forth in
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the Scope of Services, the ENGINEER shall be entitled to rely upon such
certification to establish materials, systems or equipment and performance
criteria to be required in the AGREEMENT Documents.
F. opinions of Probable Cost, financial Considerations, and Schedules
(1) The ENGINEER shall provide opinions of probable costs based on the current
available information at the time of preparation, in accordance with
Attachment A.
(2) In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility projections,
and schedules for the PROJECT, the ENGINEER has no control over cost or
price of labor and materials; unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment
or structures that may affect operation or maintenance costs; competitive
bidding procedures and market conditions; time or quality of performance by
third parties; quality, type, management, or direction of operating personnel; and
other economic and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate
PROJECT cost or schedule. Therefore, the ENGINEER makes no warranty
that the CITY's actual PROJECT costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility,
or schedules will not vary from the ENGINEER's opinions, analyses, projections,
or estimates.
G. Construction Progress Payments
Recommendations by the ENGINEER to the CITY for periodic construction progress
payments to the construction contractor will be based on the ENGINEER's knowledge,
information, and belief from selective sampling and observation that the work has
progressed to the point indicated. Such recommendations do not represent that
continuous or detailed examinations have been made by the ENGINEER to ascertain that
the construction contractor has completed the work in exact accordance with the
AGREEMENT Documents; that the final work will be acceptable in all respects; that the
ENGINEER has made an examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the
construction contractor has used the moneys paid; that title to any of the work, materials,
or equipment has passed to the CITY free and clear of liens, claims, security interests, or
encumbrances; or that there are not other matters at issue between the CITY and the
construction contractor that affect the amount that should be paid.
H. Record Drawings
Record drawings, if required, will be prepared, in part, on the basis of information compiled
and furnished by others, and may not always represent the exact location, type of various
components, or exact manner in which the PROJECT was finally constructed. The
ENGINEER is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information from others
that is incorporated into the record drawings.
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I. Right to Audit
(1) ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after
final payment under this AGREEMENT, have access to and the right to
examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and
records of the ENGINEER involving transactions relating to this AGREEMENT.
ENGINEER agrees that the CITY shall have access during normal working
hours to all necessary ENGINEER facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the
provisions of this section. The CITY shall give ENGINEER reasonable advance
notice of intended audits. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no
event shall CITY be entitled to audit the composition of any agreed upon fixed
rates or percentage multipliers nor shall it be entitled to audit any rates, charges,
costs, hours worked or expenses related to work performed on a lump sum or
fixed price basis.
(2) ENGINEER further agrees to include in all its subconsultant agreements
hereunder a provision to the effect that the subconsultant agrees that the CITY
shall, until the expiration of five (5) years after final payment under the
subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subconsultant,
involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that the CITY shall have
access during normal working hours to all subconsultant facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section together with subsection (3)
hereof. CITY shall give subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended
audits.
(3) ENGINEER and subconsultant agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by the CITY. The CITY agrees to reimburse ENGINEER for the cost
of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of
the time copying is performed.
J. INSURANCE
(1) ENGINEER'S INSURANCE
a. Commercial General Liability — the ENGINEER shall maintain
commercial general liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial
umbrella/excess insurance with a limit of $1,000,000.00 per each
occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. If such Commercial General
Liability insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply
separately to this PROJECT or location.
i. The CITY shall be included as an additional insured with all rights
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of defense under the CGL, using ISO additional insured
endorsement or a substitute providing equivalent coverage, and
under the commercial umbrella/excess, if any. This insurance
shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other
insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the CITY. The
Commercial General Liability insurance policy shall have no
exclusions or endorsements that would remove coverage for:
premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual,
personal injury, or advertising injury, which are normally contained
within the policy, unless the CITY specifically approves such
exclusions in writing.
ii. ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its officers,
directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent
these damages are covered by the commercial general liability or
commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance maintained in
accordance with this AGREEMENT.
b. Business Auto — the ENGINEER shall maintain business auto liability
and, if necessary, commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance with a
limit of $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability
arising out of "any auto", including owned, hired, and non -owned autos,
when said vehicle is used in the course of the PROJECT. If the engineer
owns no vehicles, coverage for hired or non -owned is acceptable.
ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its officers,
directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent
these damages are covered by the business auto liability or
commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance obtained by
ENGINEER pursuant to this AGREEMENT or under any
applicable auto physical damage coverage.
c. Workers' Compensation — ENGINEER shall maintain workers
compensation and employers liability insurance and, if necessary,
commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance with a limit of $100,000.00
each accident for bodily injury by accident or $100,000.00 each
employee for bodily injury by disease, with $500,000.00 policy limit by
disease.
ENGINEER waives all rights against the CITY and its officers,
directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent
these damages are covered by workers compensation and
employer's liability or commercial umbrella/excess insurance
obtained by ENGINEER pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
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d. Professional Liability — ENGINEER shall maintain professional liability, a
claims -made policy, with a limit of $1,000,000.00 per claim and
aggregate. The policy shall contain a retroactive date prior to the date of
the AGREEMENT or the first date of services to be performed,
whichever is earlier. Coverage shall be maintained for a period of 3 years
following the completion of the AGREEMENT. An annual certificate of
insurance specifically referencing this PROJECT shall be submitted to
the CITY for each year following completion of the AGREEMENT.
(2) GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the ENGINEER has obtained all
required insurance shall be provided prior to its execution.
b. The Commercial General Liability policy shall be endorsed to include the
CITY an Additional Insured thereon, subject to any defense provided by
the policy, as its interests may appear. The term CITY shall include its
employees, officers, officials, and volunteers as respects the contracted
services.
c. Certificate(s) of insurance shall document that insurance coverage
specified in this AGREEMENT are provided under applicable policies
documented thereon.
d. Any failure on part of the CITY to attach the required insurance
documentation hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance
requirements.
e. Thirty (30) days notice of cancellation shall be provided to the CITY.
ENGINEER shall provide CITY with notice of any change that reduces
the insurance coverage below what is required herein. A ten (10) days
notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium.
Notice shall be sent to the respective Department Director (by name),
City of Denton, 901 Texas Street, Denton, Texas 76209.
f. Insurers for all policies must be authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and have a minimum rating of A- VII or greater, in the current A.M.
Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial strength
and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management.
g. The Commercial General Liability, Business Auto, and Workers'
Compensation policies shall each be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the CITY as respects the PROJECT.
h. The CITY shall be entitled, upon its request to review Certificate of
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Insurance with any relevant endorsements.
Lines of coverage, other than Professional Liability, underwritten on a
claims -made basis, shall contain a retroactive date coincident with or
prior to the date of the AGREEMENT. The certificate of insurance shall
state that the coverage is claims -made.
j. Coverages, whether written on an occurrence or claims -made basis,
shall be maintained without interruption nor restrictive modification or
changes from date of commencement of the PROJECT until final
payment and termination of any coverage required to be maintained after
final payments.
k. The CITY shall not be responsible for the direct payment of any
insurance premiums required by this AGREEMENT.
Sub consultants and subcontractors to/of the ENGINEER shall be
required by the ENGINEER to maintain the same or reasonably
equivalent insurance coverage as required for the ENGINEER. When
sub consultants/subcontractors maintain insurance coverage,
ENGINEER shall provide CITY with documentation thereof on a
certificate of insurance.
K. Independent Consultant
The ENGINEER agrees to perform all services as an independent consultant and not as a
subcontractor, agent, or employee of the CITY. The doctrine of respondeat superior
shall not apply.
L. Disclosure
The ENGINEER acknowledges to the CITY that it has made full disclosure in writing of
any existing conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest, including personal financial
interest, direct or indirect, in property abutting the proposed PROJECT and business
relationships with abutting property cities. The ENGINEER further acknowledges that it will
make disclosure in writing of any conflicts of interest that develop subsequent to the
signing of this AGREEMENT and prior to final payment under the AGREEMENT.
M. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances
(1) If asbestos or hazardous substances in any form are encountered or suspected,
the ENGINEER will stop its own work in the affected portions of the PROJECT
to permit testing and evaluation.
(2) If asbestos or other hazardous substances are suspected, the CITY may
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request the ENGINEER to assist in obtaining the services of a qualified
subcontractor to manage the remediation activities of the PROJECT.
N. Permitting Authorities - Design Changes
If permitting authorities require design changes so as to comply with published design
criteria and/or current engineering practice standards which the ENGINEER should have
been aware of at the time this AGREEMENT was executed, the ENGINEER shall revise
plans and specifications, as required, at its own cost and expense. However, if design
changes are required due to the changes in the permitting authorities' published design
criteria and/or practice standards criteria which are published after the date of this
AGREEMENT which the ENGINEER could not have been reasonably aware of, the
ENGINEER shall notify the CITY of such changes and an adjustment in compensation will
be made through an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
O. Schedule
ENGINEER shall manage the PROJECT in accordance with the schedule developed per
Attachment D to this AGREEMENT.
P. Equal Opportunity
(1) Equal Employment Opportunity: ENGINEER and ENGINEER's agents
shall engage in any discriminatory employment practice. No person shall, on
the grounds of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, color, genetic
testing, or national origin, be refused the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination under any activities resulting from this AGREEMENT.
(2) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: ENGINEER and
ENGINEER's agents shall not engage in any discriminatory employment
practice against individuals with disabilities as defined in the ADA.
SECTION 5
Obligations of the City
Amendments to Section 5, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. City -Furnished Data
ENGINEER may rely upon the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information
provided by the CITY.
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B. Access to Facilities and Property
The CITY will make its facilities accessible to the ENGINEER as required for the
ENGINEER's performance of its services. The CITY will perform, at no cost to the
ENGINEER, such tests of equipment, machinery, pipelines, and other components of the
CITY's facilities as may be required in connection with the ENGINEER's services. The
CITY will be responsible for all acts of the CITY's personnel.
C. Advertisements, Permits, and Access
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, the CITY will obtain, arrange, and
pay for all advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required by local, state, or federal
authorities; and land, easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary for the
ENGINEER's services or PROJECT construction.
D. Timely Review
The CITY will examine the ENGINEER's studies, reports, sketches, drawings,
specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as the
CITY deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required by the CITY in a timely
manner in accordance with the PROJECT schedule prepared in accordance with
Attachment D.
E. Prompt Notice
The CITY will give prompt written notice to the ENGINEER whenever CITY observes or
becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of the ENGINEER's
services or of any defect in the work of the ENGINEER or construction contractors.
F. Asbestos or Hazardous Substances Release.
(1) CITY acknowledges ENGINEER will perform part of the work at CITY's
facilities that may contain hazardous materials, including asbestos containing
materials, or conditions, and that ENGINEER had no prior role in the
generation, treatment, storage, or disposition of such materials. In
consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to claims by third
parties or employees of City, City hereby releases ENGINEER from any
damage or liability related to the presence of such materials.
(2) The release required above shall not apply in the event the discharge, release
or escape of hazardous substances, contaminants, or asbestos is a result of
ENGINEER's negligence or if ENGINEER brings such hazardous substance,
contaminant or asbestos onto the PROJECT.
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G. Contractor Indemnification and Claims
The CITY agrees to include in all construction contracts the provisions of Article IV.E.
regarding the ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site, and provisions providing for
contractor indemnification of the CITY and the ENGINEER for contractor's negligence.
H. Contractor Claims and Third -Party Beneficiaries
(1) The CITY agrees to include the following clause in all contracts with
construction contractors and equipment or materials suppliers:
"Contractors, subcontractors and equipment and materials
suppliers on the PROJECT, or their sureties, shall maintain no
direct action against the ENGINEER, its officers, employees, and
subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection with, or
resulting from the engineering services performed. Only the CITY
will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by the ENGINEER."
(2) This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY
and the ENGINEER and there are no third -party beneficiaries.
(3) The CITY will include in each agreement it enters into with any other entity or
person regarding the PROJECT a provision that such entity or person shall
have no third -party beneficiary rights under this AGREEMENT.
(4) Nothing contained in this Section H. shall be construed as a waiver of any right
the CITY has to bring a claim against ENGINEER.
I. CITY's Insurance
(1) The CITY may maintain property insurance on certain pre-existing structures
associated with the PROJECT.
(2) The CITY may secure Builders Risk/installation insurance at the replacement
cost value of the PROJECT. The CITY may provide ENGINEER a copy of the
policy or documentation of such on a certificate of insurance.
(3) If the Project involves on-site construction, construction contractors shall be
required to endorse CITY and ENGINEER using ISO forms CG 20 10 0704 &
CG 20 37 0704 endorsements or their equivalents as Additional Insureds on all
construction contractor's liability insurance policies covering claims for personal
injuries and property damage in at least the amounts required of ENGINEER in
J. above. Construction contractors shall be required to provide certificates
evidencing such insurance to CITY and ENGINEER.
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(4) CITY and ENGINEER release each other and waive all rights of subrogation
against each other and their officers, directors, agents, or employees for
damage covered by property insurance and self-insurance during and after the
completion of ENGINEER's services. A provision similar to this shall be
incorporated into all construction contracts entered into by CITY, and all
construction contractors shall be required to provide additional insured coverage
and waivers of subrogation in favor of CITY and ENGINEER for damage
covered by any construction contractor's policies of insurance may maintain
property insurance on certain pre-existing structures associated with the
PROJECT.
J. Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not include costs of the ENGINEER for required or requested
assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken
or defended by the CITY. In the event CITY requests such services of the ENGINEER, this
AGREEMENT shall be amended or a separate agreement will be negotiated between the
parties.
K. Changes
The CITY may make or approve changes within the general Scope of Services in this
AGREEMENT. If such changes affect the ENGINEER's cost of or time required for
performance of the services, an equitable adjustment will be made through an amendment
to this AGREEMENT with appropriate CITY approval.
SECTION 6
General Legal Provisions
Amendments to Section 6, if any, are included in Attachment C.
A. Authorization to Proceed
ENGINEER shall be authorized to proceed with this AGREEMENT upon receipt of a
written Notice to Proceed from the CITY.
B. Reuse of Project Documents
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products of the
ENGINEER, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, are instruments of service for this
PROJECT, whether the PROJECT is completed or not. Reuse, change, or alteration by
the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the CITY of any such instruments of
service without the written permission of the ENGINEER will be at the CITY's sole risk.
The CITY shall own the final designs, drawings, specifications and documents.
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C. Force Majeure
The ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of
God, strikes, lockouts, accidents, or other events beyond the control of the ENGINEER
that prevent ENGINEER's performance of its obligations hereunder.
D. Termination
(1) This AGREEMENT may be terminated:
a. by the City for its convenience upon 30 days' written notice to
ENGINEER.
b. by either the CITY or the ENGINEER for cause if either party fails
substantially to perform through no fault of the other and the
nonperforming party does not commence correction of such
nonperformance within 5 days' written notice or thereafter fails to
diligently complete the correction.
(2) If this AGREEMENT is terminated for the convenience of the City, the
ENGINEER will be paid for termination expenses as follows:
a. Cost of reproduction of partial or complete studies, plans, specifications
or other forms of ENGINEER'S work product;
b. Out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing electronic data files and other
data storage supplies or services;
c. The time requirements for the ENGINEER'S personnel to document the
work underway at the time of the CITY'S termination for convenience so
that the work effort is suitable for long time storage.
(3) Prior to proceeding with termination services, the ENGINEER will submit to the
CITY an itemized statement of all termination expenses. The CITY'S approval
will be obtained in writing prior to proceeding with termination services.
E. Suspension, Delay, or Interruption to Work
The CITY may suspend, delay, or interrupt the services of the ENGINEER for the
convenience of the CITY. In the event of such suspension, delay, or interruption, an
equitable adjustment in the PROJECT's schedule, commitment and cost of the
ENGINEER's personnel and subcontractors, and ENGINEER's compensation will be
made.
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F. Indemnification
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 271.904,
THE ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY OR HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY AGAINST
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE COMMITTED BY THE ENGINEER OR ENGINEER'S
AGENT, CONSULTANT UNDER CONTRACT, OR ANOTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH
THE ENGINEER EXERCISES CONTROL TO THE EXTENT THAT THE DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM AN ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL
TORT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR. FAILURE TO PAY A
SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER. CITY IS ENTITLED TO RECOVER ITS
REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES IN PROPORTION TO THE ENGINEER'S
G. Assignment
Neither party shall assign all or any part of this AGREEMENT without the prior written
consent of the other party.
H. Jurisdiction
The law of the State of Texas shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT, its
interpretation and performance, and any other claims related to it. The venue for any
litigation related to this AGREEMENT shall be Denton County, Texas.
I. Severability and Survival
If any of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
will not affect any other provision, and this AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. Sections 5.F.,
6.B., 6.D., 6.F., 6.H., and 6.1. shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT for any cause.
J. Observe and Comply
ENGINEER shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and State laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect this
AGREEMENT and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws
ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies
having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or
ignorance thereof shall be considered. ENGINEER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ALL OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES
FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS OR LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE VIOLATION
OF ANY SUCH ORDER, LAW, ORDINANCE, OR REGULATION, WHETHER IT BE BY
ITSELF OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
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K. Immigration Nationality Act
ENGINEER shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who
perform work under this AGREEMENT, including completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by CITY, ENGINEER shall provide CITY with
copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who
performs work under this AGREEMENT. ENGINEER shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services
will be performed by any ENGINEER employee who is not legally eligible to perform
such services. ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS
FROM ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY ENGINEER, ENGINEER'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. CITY, upon written notice to ENGINEER, shall have the
right to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT for violations of this provision by
ENGINEER.
L. Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
ENGINEER acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 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. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to
those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
AGREEMENT, ENGINEER certifies that ENGINEER'S signature provides written
verification to the CITY that ENGINEER: (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.
M. Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Doing Business with Iran, Sudan, or
a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Section 2252 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 AGREEMENT, ENGINEER certifies that ENGINEER'S signature
provides written verification to the CITY that ENGINEER, pursuant to Chapter
2252, 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.
N. Certificate of Interested Parties Electronic Filing
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908
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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/whatsnew/elf_info_form 1295. htm
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 City 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 Commission's website within seven business days.
O. Agreement Documents
This AGREEMENT, including its attachments and schedules, constitutes the entire
AGREEMENT, which supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be
changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. This AGREEMENT may be
executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall, for all purposes, be
deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the
same instrument. The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of
this AGREEMENT:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B - Compensation
Attachment C - Amendments to Standard Agreement for Engineering Services
Attachment D - Conflict of Interest
These documents make up the AGREEMENT documents and what is called for by one
shall be as binding as if called for by all. In the event of an inconsistency or conflict in
any of the provisions of the AGREEMENT documents, the inconsistency or conflict shall
be resolved by giving precedence first to the written AGREEMENT then to the
AGREEMENT documents in the order in which they are listed above.
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Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date
subscribed by the City Manager.
P. Waiver of Consequential Damages/Limitation of Liability.
In no event shall ENGINEER or its subcontractors or subconsultants, of any tier, be
liable in contract, tort, strict liability, warranty or otherwise, for any special, incidental,
exemplary or consequential damages, such as, but not limited to, delay, disruption, loss
of product, loss of anticipated profits or revenue, loss of use of the equipment or
system, non -operation or increased expense of operation of other equipment or
systems, cost of capital, or cost of purchase or replacement equipment, systems or
power. In addition, to the fullest extent permissible by law, and notwithstanding any
other provision of this Agreement or any work order, the total liability, in the aggregate,
of ENGINEER, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, subcontractors
and subconsultants, and any of them, to CITY and anyone claiming by, through or
under CITY, for any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs or damages whatsoever
arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to the Services or this Agreement or
any work order from any claim, including, but not limited to, tort claims, claims of
negligence (of any degree), professional errors or omissions, breach of contract, breach
of warranty, indemnity claims and strict liability of ENGINEER, its officers, directors,
shareholders, employees, agents, subcontractors and subconsultants, and any of them,
shall not exceed $1,500,000.
BY:
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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SARA HENSLEY City Manager
Date: 12/14/2021
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BY:
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Date: 11/19/2021
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THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN
BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED
as to financial and operational
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Date Signed: 11/19/2021
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ATTACHMENT A
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
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City of Denton - Denton Municipal Electric
7740
JULY 273 2021
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BURNS I MEDONNELL.
July 27, 2021
Christa Christian, CPPB
Procurement and Compliance
901-B Texas Street
Denton, TX 76209
RE: Engineering Services RFQ 7740
Dear Ms. Christian,
Burns & McDonnell and its employee -owners appreciate the opportunity to provide our
qualifications for the Engineering Services Contract. Delivering the engineering/planning services
safely, on schedule, on budget and aligned with Denton Municipal Electric's (DME) performance
expectations requires an experienced planning, engineering, inspection, standards and operation/
information technology specialists that understands the details of these various types of projects.
Burns & McDonnell's strength stems from the experience of our multidisciplined employee -owned
resources. Being a fully integrated engineering and consultant company, we can self -perform a large
portion of this scope.
Burns & McDonnell has successfully guided and completed the design of hundreds of the various
types of projects throughout the United States and in Texas. Our engineering and design team
has a thorough knowledge of the various types of projects and possesses extensive experience in
distribution voltage level planning, development, design and inspection services.
The Burns & McDonnell team provides the following advantages:
■ Safety Record - We measure ourselves against the strictest standards and integrate safety into
our culture. Safety is not a merely a slogan to us, it is a value ingrained in our corporate culture.
We are proud to be in the top 5% of all contractors nationwide.
■ Capitalizing Resources - Each employee is an owner with "skin in the game." As a result, we
go above and beyond to support our clients on every project. With an office in Dallas and Fort
Worth, along with offices in Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Austin and Houston, and field offices in
Midland, we can provide the responsiveness you need to successfully execute your project.
■ Project Management - Burns & McDonnell has the resources and experience to support you
from start to finish. We can provide help where you need it. Distribution design, distribution
planning, inspection services, standards creation programs, inspection services, operational
technology, information technology, and general consulting services; we have engineers,
scientists and professional resources available to find solutions.
Burns & McDonnell is focused on client satisfaction and has been making clients successful for
over 121 years. We appreciate the opportunity to provide a proposal for the Engineering Services
Contract and look forward to the opportunity to work with DME on this project. Please contact
me at (469) 638-0706 or wtrietsch@burnsmcd.com should you have any questions regarding the
enclosed information.
Sincerely,
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William Trietsch, PE Gustavo Rodriguez, PE
Client Manager I Distribution Section Manager Executive Sponsor I Regional Global Practice Manager
Transmission & Distribution Services Transmission & Distribution Services
wtrietsch@burnsmcd.com grodriguez@burnsmcd.com
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Firm Overview
About Us
Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is
a full-service engineering, construction,
environmental, and consulting solutions
firm with offices located throughout the
U.S. We have established a reputation for
providing high-quality service to our clients
and innovative solutions to meet their needs.
Our stated mission is to "Make our clients
successful."
A Leader in Meeting Today's Challenges
Burns & McDonnell has performed engineering
services for hundreds of clients on a wide
variety of transmission, distribution, substation,
and communication related projects. Our
project management, design and construction
management experience ranges from
fiber optic networks in cities to complex
international transmission projects. Meeting the
challenge of diverse project scopes requires
Burns & McDonnell engineers to understand
the planning and design of overhead and
underground systems, substations and
communications/SCADA systems from the
earliest siting meetings through the final phases
of construction and energized testing. Burns
& McDonnell meets project challenges and
exceeds customer expectations with years
of experience and a creative, team -oriented
approach to design. We have successfully
applied our proven approach to project design,
construction and management for a diverse
group of clients and projects around the world,
from remote, hostile deserts and dense rain
forests to rural America and crowded city
streets.
Responsive Services with Employee -
Owners
As an integral part of a 100% employee -owned
firm, each Burns & McDonnell employee has
a very personal stake in the success of every
project. Employee ownership reinforces our
belief that hard work, professionalism and
dedication to excellence are the keys to our
success. Burns & McDonnell is committed to
providing your company with the extra degree
of personal attention and customer service
that you would expect from the owner of any
business.
Industry Rankings
Honored with numerous awards for excellence
by professional organizations, government
agencies and the armed forces, Burns &
McDonnell has a reputation for providing
high-quality service and innovative solutions
to clients. Engineering News -Record ranks
Burns & McDonnell in the top five percent of
the leading 500 U.S. design firms and the top
one-third of the leading program management
firms, design -build firms, construction
management -for -fee firms, green design firms,
and construction management -at -risk firms. In
2020, we ranked #6 in Top 100 Design -Build
Firms, #9 in Top 500 Design Firms, and #12 in
Top 50 Program Management Firms.
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Diverse Capabilities
Your job is to deliver power and ours is to
give you a better way to get it there. We are
experienced in every facet of power delivery,
from routing, permitting and public involvement
to foundation and structure design through
construction.
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T&D Services
► Overhead Transmission
► Underground Transmission & Distribution
► Competitive Transmission
► Distribution
► Substation
► Substation 3-D Design
► Telecommunication
► Gas and Pipeline
► Microgrids and Energy Storage
► Renewables
► Compliance & Critical Infrastructure Protection
Business Technology Solution Services
► Capital Asset Planning
► Financial Analysis & Rate Design
Generation Consulting & Independent
Engineering
► Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning
► Renewable Energy
► Resource Planning & Market Assessments
► Transmission Planning & Power System Analysis
► Business Intelligence & Analytics
► Enterprise System Integration
■ Geospatial Consulting
■ Software Solutions
■ Cybersycurity
► Physical Security
Construction Services
■ Commissioning
► Construction
it, Operations & Management
► Project Management Office
Environmental Services
► Air Quality & Noise
■ EHS Compliance & Inspection
■ Environmental Engineering
► Environmental Studies
► Natural & Cultural Resources
► Remediation
► Stakeholder Management Services
Safety & Health
No Incidents, Everyone Goes Home Safely
At Burns & McDonnell, safety is the highest
priority. For us, safety is not a slogan. It is
a value ingrained in our corporate culture.
Our Corporate Safety & Health Program
is integrated with our project process and
requires pre -planning work activities to support
implementation of safe work measures.
We have integrated the Burns & McDonnell
Safety & Health Department as a function of the
safety process and recognize it as a key factor
in completing jobs on time and within budget.
The Safety & Health Department conducts
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA), 10 -Hour Construction/General
Industry Safety Training, 40 -Hour Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER) training, first aid/CPR, as well as
other hazard -specific safety training courses.
Every project at Burns & McDonnell operates
with the safety philosophy that zero recordable
incidents can be accomplished with proper
planning, resources and follow-through. Our
project safety records demonstrate the success
of this approach. Burns & McDonnell's Days
Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) and
Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) safety
statistics are considerably better than industry
standards set by the Construction Industry
Institute and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Although it is not an OSHA requirement,
Burns & McDonnell is one of few firms to
include subcontractors in our safety statistics.
We choose to do this because our safety
commitment goes beyond reporting the
numbers. It is our intrinsic expectation that
everyone working on a project goes home safely
to their families every night — our people as well
as those who work with us.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total Recordable Incident Rate I I I I I
I•' Days Away Restrictions/Transfers Rate
Fatalities + I I I I
Hours Worked 16,161,044 15,224,971 19,543,704 22,913,829 21,807,504
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Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Burns & McDonnell has used an interdisciplinary
design review process on all projects since
1981. We have developed this program using
guidelines published by the Professional
Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP) section of
the National Society of Professional Engineers
and endorsed by the American Institute
of Architects and the American Council of
Engineering Companies. Our QA/QC program is
highly effective and provides for interdisciplinary
reviews by an independent team of professional
engineers, architects, and support personnel at
various milestones throughout execution of the
project design. Specific quality control tasks are
budgeted into each project.
This six -step quality program is not just a review
of the final product; quality assurance for Burns
& McDonnell is initiated when the project begins
so that the design process supports the timely
delivery of a well -integrated final product. This
program has and continues to play a significant
role in the success of all our projects: reports,
design, or design/build activities. A highly
qualified and motivated team of technical
individuals, armed with the proper management
tools, and guided by a time -tested and
rigorously applied quality program represents
an unbeatable combination for getting the
job done right. With fast -paced projects that
progress quickly and require tight turnarounds, a
well-defined quality system, that aligns with the
schedule, is critical and quite simply, is inherent
to the culture of our company.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We do more than discuss diversity. We embrace
it. Our CEO and Board of Directors believe that
Burns & McDonnell's business diversity and
inclusion efforts are a direct and tangible way
that helps achieve the best value for our clients
and are integral to the success of our projects.
In the past five years, our project managers and
procurement professionals have contracted with
small/diverse firms for over $828 million of work.
We continuously look for solid teaming partners
who share our commitment to each project's
success and promote those firms through
our Annual Community of Inclusion Awards
Celebration. Our approach to engineering,
architecture and construction services combined
with our diverse supplier base provides essential
materials and innovative services at competitive
prices to help us make our clients successful.
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Office Location
Strong Local Presence
Burns & McDonnell has the team in place today
positioned to accomplish your goals. We have
local team members that will provide fast
response and efficient management practices.
You can benefit from our in-house team of
professionals that provides attentive and
effective results as demonstrated on similar
projects across the country. We are dedicated to
leveraging our experience to provide exceptional
engineering, design and environmental
permitting solutions for you. Additionally, we
have a strong source of supporting resources
from more than 55 offices nationwide, which
enables us to accomplish any size project, in all
utility -related disciplines.
Our strategic and centrally located offices in
major cities throughout the U.S. demonstrates
our commitment to client service and personal
attention. Our local presence, coupled with our
more than 2,400 nationwide T&D professionals,
means you get a project team that's consistent
and close -by, bringing decades of lessons
learned, ideas and tools for your success.
State/Local Presence
We have over 900 employee -owners in the
State of Texas that support clients in all aspects
of heavy infrastructure projects. We have
a full complement of skills and experience,
including all disciplines of utility consulting
and engineering. Our Burns & McDonnell team
has working relationships with investor-owned
utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, public
utility districts, and generation and transmission
utility cooperatives. Burns & McDonnell
has become uniquely familiar with industry
standards that help our professionals become
valued extensions of your own teams. Burns
& McDonnell understands the challenges any
project will face and will maximize our efforts to
make any project a success.
With offices conveniently located in the South
Central Region of the U.S., Burns & McDonnell
is ready and accessible to meet your needs.
We will leverage our experienced and highly
qualified team to provide top-notch quality,
service, and communication.
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Khader Gouesse (Lead)
Dexter Hypolite, PE
Long Truong
Larry Hernandez, PE
Ash At Hamadi
David 5antoy
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING
Will Trietsch, PE
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS, MATERIAL
STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Alan Groll, PE (Lead)
Dave Atwood, PE
CLIENT MANAGER
Will Trietsch, PE
ENECUTIVE SPONSOR
Gustavo Rodriguez, PE
INSWTI{PR 5FR111rFS*
David Sautoy (Lead)
Miguel farlas
Drew Schambaugh
BUSINESS TIFI1 tOPMFNT
Travis Turner, PE
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Michael Cote (lead)
John Boudreaux
Khundmir Syed
Yashwanth Madadi, PE
Will Trietsch, PE
Omar Urpuidez, PE, PhD
Donald Lannon
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(OT)
Doug Houseman (Lead)
Dirk Mahliing, PhD
Marco Ayala
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Will Trietsch PE
Client Manager I Distribution Engineering
Additional Services
Will is a civil engineer and department
manager working with Transmission Education
& Distribution clients for Burns & BS, Civil Engineering
McDonnell. He leads a talented and
enthusiastic Distribution department Registrations
in Dallas -Fort Worth, whose primary Professional Engineer
focus is making their clients successful. (TX)
— WIII has experience in designs ranging
in voltage from 0.48 -kV to 345 -kV,
including new lines, complete rebuilds, reconductors, maintenance, NERC evaluations, and customer
interconnections. His work included design and analysis using tools, such as PLS-CADDTM, PLS -
TOWER TM, PLS -POLE TM, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Vibrec, Sag10, spColumn, and other in-house design
programs.
GIST III (NERC Clearance Evaluation) I Xcel Energy Inc.
Amarillo, TX
Assistant Program Manager and Lead
Engineer. Xcel Energy required the analysis
and remediation of all National Electric Safety
Code (NESC) clearance violations for roughly
6,000 miles of existing transmission lines. Burns
& McDonnell managed and coordinated with
nine (9) different consulting firms. Following the
remediation of the clearance violation, as -built
drawings were generated and circuit / structure
information uploaded into their GIS system. Will
was responsible for assisting in the management
of the program, along with leading the Burns &
McDonnell team in the modelling and analysis of
approximately 1,700 miles of transmission lines,
ranging from 115 -kV to 345 -kV. This includes the
coordination of survey requests, quality reviews,
clearance violation remediation, investigation
of past projects, providing engineering
consultation and direction, and development of
client standards.
115 -kV Portales Loop & Reterminatiions I Xcel Energy Inc.
Portales, NM
Lead Engineer and Assistant Project Manager.
Design of a 16 -mile, 115 -kV loop serving the
town of Portales, NM, along with the associated
3,700 feet of 12.7 -kV underbuild, reterminations
of three (3) existing 115 -kV circuits, and two
(2)115 -kV strain bus connections. This project
required the use of steel monopole and H -frame
structures, supported by both direct -embed and
drilled shaft foundations.
Crude Terminal Expansion, Phase III I Confidential Client
Gulf Coast, U.S.
Assistant Program Manager and Lead Engineer.
Provided engineering, cost estimating, schedule,
procurement, and construction phase services
for the terminal upgrade. The project increased
transfer of product through carrier pipelines,
refinery and proprietary pipelines, tankers,
barges, rail cars and trucks. Design a greenfield,
0.7 -mile double -circuit 13.8 -kV distribution
line, as well as a 1.2 -mile triple -circuit 34.5 /
13.8 / 0.48 -kV distribution line with multiple
alignments and service locations at the client's
facility. This includes the creation of custom
material assemblies and conductor sizing. nt
structures with direct -embed foundations.
Feeder Maintenancel Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
Houston, TX
Project Manager. Managed the replacement of
damaged or degraded wood poles on multiple
feeders to increase resiliency.
Summer Preparedness Capital Projects I Oncor Electric
Delivery Co. LLC
Houston, TX
Project Manager. Managed the design of
multiple fast -paced projects for Oncor's summer
preparedness initiative. Projects required quick
turnarounds to support additional construction
crews needed to address certain projects related
to summer reliability. These projects included
reconductors, new OH and UG lines, and
equipment upgrades.
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Michael Cote
Distribution System Planning
Michael is a Project Manager within 1898
& Co., part of Burns & McDonnell. He EducRon
specializes in holistic Grid Modernization . IBS, Electrical
planning strategies with focus on Engineering
reliability improvements, asset renewal,
device automation, system protection,
and electrification readiness. He advices
utility clients on complex investment
decisions that will better prepare the
grid for future challenges and transformations. In addition to the
distribution planning studies, Michael has experience with NERC Compliance studies, load and
generation interconnection studies, facilities studies, and power system analysis.
Grid Modernization Engineering Study I Entergy Services,
Inc.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Analyst. Grid Modernization Study for
Entergy Services, Inc. (Entergy). The purpose
of this study was to modernize electric
distribution equipment, engineering and
design, and construction standards to drive
value throughout the supply chain from
material purchasing, inventory, system design,
and construction. Additionally, the grid
modernization approach leverages a modern
holistic distribution asset and capital planning
process with associated tools to facilitate
efficient and robust performance and risk
assessment of Entergy's electric distribution
system. This approach identifies the portfolio of
issues facing a family or cluster of distribution
feeders and then develops the ideal portfolio of
projects to improve feeder performance, cost,
and risk. Entergy intends to use the results of
the engineering study to propose a list of grid
modernization projects for regulatory approval
and funding.
Recloser Deployment Program I (PS Energy
San Antonio, Texas
Project Manager. Project Manager for a 4 year,
recloser deployment program where Burns &
McDonnell will perform EPC services to plan,
design, program, test, install/construct, and
commission distribution reclosers and TripSavers
on a turn -key basis. 1898 & Co. will lead the
upfront planning to identify optimal locations
for these smart devices, perform protection
coordination studies, and create distribution
automation schemes.
Distribution Automation Studies I Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Oklahoma and Arkansas
Project Manager. A phased, multi-year, Grid
Modernization effort focusing on capital
upgrades, reliability improvements, and
operational savings. Burns & McDonnell is
working in tandem with OG&E engineers to
perform protection coordination studies and
develop data -driven recommendations to place
new sectionalizing devices. The CYME circuit
models were augmented with new devices, TCC
settings, and constructibility considerations.
Standardized Tripsaver settings were input
to new devices for operational uniformity.
Intellirupter relay settings were adjusted as
necessary to ensure quick operation given
available fault current levels. In addition to new
devices, existing fuses were also coordinated
together with added Tripsavers and Intellirupters
to ensure the cohesive operation of protective
devices.
Distribution Generation Resource Impact Study I Oncor
Electric Delivery Co. ff
Dallas, Texas
Project Manager. Comprehensive System
Impact Studies (8 complete) for 10MW/10MWh
Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") DGR
interconnections on the distribution system.
The BESS interconnections plan to operate in
ERCOT's ancillary services market. The studies
include various analyses including: Load Flow,
Short Circuit, Protection Coordination, IEEE
1453 Flicker, Harmonics, Unintentional Islanding,
and Reverse Power Analyses utilizing the CYME
distribution planning software.
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Khader Gouesse
Distribution Design Lead
Khader is an electrical engineer in the
Distribution Modernization Department
of Burns & McDonnell. With over three
years of distribution design experience
his responsibilities range in voltage
from 4kV to 38kV, including new lines,
complete rebuilds, maintenance, and
project management. His work includes
design and analysis using tools, such as
Auto -CAD, Pull Planner, Guying Calculator, Tensing, Aspen One-liner,
Bluebeam, and other in-house design programs
Covington Connect Projects* I Puget Sound Energy
Seattle, WA
Lead Engineer and Project Manager. Overhead
to underground conversion of five miles of
12.45kV line and improving circuit reliability in
a growing part of town. Replaced the feeder
get-aways from the substation breakers to
four new installed switches to handle four
circuits, installed new terminations, 1ph & 3ph
transformers, pull vaults, junction -boxes, hand
holes and new residential/commercial services.
The project required project management skills
to interact with stakeholders, manage budget,
timelines and acquiring easement and permits
involved. Engineered the project and performed
QA/QC with the drafter and construction crews
to provide safe and economical engineering
solutions.
Rainier Downtown Improvement Program* I Puget Sound
Energy
Seattle, WA
Lead Engineer and Project Manager. Designed
the relocation of underground distribution,
12.45kV, equipment and circuit for a city
road widening project in downtown Renton.
Relocated two miles of 750 MCM underground
feeders, 1/0 jacket primary neutral, 1ph & 3ph
transformers and residential/commercial
services. Improved circuit reliability by installing
switching points. Served as project manager
for the project by interact with stakeholders,
manage budget, timelines and acquiring permits
involved.
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} BS, Electrical
Engineering
King County Lake to Sound* I Puget Sound Energy
Seattle, WA
Engineer and Assistant Project Manager.
Design of a four mile, overhead distribution
line of 12.45kV system. The goal of the project
was to relocate OH distribution to allow the
County to build a new trail connecting three
counties. Project involved design & engineering
of poles from CL3-H1, 45+ feet, underground
conversation as necessary and building feeder
ties. Assisted project manager by interacting
with construction crews and acquiring permits.
Designed project in AutoCAD and performed
QA/QC.
*denotes experience prior to joining
Burns & McDonnell
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Long Truong
Distribution Design
Long is an experienced electrical
engineer, has extensive knowledge
in both overhead and underground
electrical distribution system. Long's
experience consists of overhead/
underground physical designs, power
system analysis, protective device
coordination studies, contingency
planning, outage management, and supports. He has a strong
understanding of distribution system from planning, engineering, to
operating. He also has experience in managing and execute small
capital, O&M projects.
Grid Modernization - Market I Entergy New Orleans, LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lead Engineer. Responsible for the supervision,
schedule and quality of a design team for
the "Guild" projects under Entergy's Grid
Modernization program. A "Guild" consists of
a group of distribution circuits, independent
of substation or substation transformer, that
are planned and operated together to bring
reliability benefits, improve resiliency, increase
system capacity, improve power quality, and
increase the operational efficiency of the
system. These projects consisted of rebuilds,
reconfigurations, and installation of distribution
automation devices (reclosers, capacitor
banks, and regulators) across Entergy's service
territories. Design work included mapping
secondary and service connections, sizing
transformers and service conductors to fit
customer loads, pole loading analysis, work
order creation in Maximo, graphic and CU design
in GE Smallworld, joint use coordination through
NJUNS, creating permit submittal packages, and
assisting with switching orders.
Entergy Texas, Inc*
Beaumont, Texas
Field Engineer. Responsible to oversee five
to six designers, included giving technical
guidance, reviewing, and approving of
capital or O&M projects up to $25,000. Day-
to-day duties also include performing load
studies, provide coordination setting for
devices beyond substation breaker, proposing
sectionalization projects such as new protective
devices, and alternate load transfer systems
(ALT), supporting and managing reliability
improvement programs, working with planning
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and DOC engineers for contingency/emergency
switching plans, monitoring and analyzing
system power quality issues, providing storm
support as lead scout, and planning engineer
role, conduct post construction audits. Some
highlights are providing satisfied results for day-
to-day tasks. Successfully execute multi-million
dollars projects for new industrial customers,
and large residential projects.
Entergy Texas, Inc*
Conroe, Texas
Distribution Designer. Responsible for physical
distribution designs both capital and O&M
projects. Day-to-day duties are providing
effective communication to utility customers
in order to determine their needs, conveying
company's policies and procedures to
customers, analyzing, researching, and providing
designs to meet customers' needs while staying
in compliance with company's policies and
standards, providing designs for internal request
type works such as avian retrofit, reliability
improvement, assisting with service restoration
during emergencies such as bad weather
outages, work with industrial, commercial,
large scale residential customers such as
subdivisions, apartment complexes. Successfully
execute many designs to serve from residential,
commercial to industrial customers.
*denotes experience prior to joining
Burns & McDonnell
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David 5antoy
Inspection Services Lead
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engineer in the Transmission and
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of Burns & McDonnell. With over two Engineering
years of distribution design experience,
his responsibilities range in voltage
from 12 -kV to 35 -kV, including new
lines, complete rebuilds, maintenance,
and damage assessment. His work
includes design and analysis using tools, such as AEGIS, SPIDAcalc,
Poleforeman, and other in-house design programs.
Management* I Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC Distribution Engineering Design* I Oncor Electric Delivery
Co. LLC
ct Manager. This project scope was to Texas
ct contractor's construction against Design Engineer. Designed and delivered
any standards and procedures, and projects against agreed scope, budget, schedule,
de a remedy for violations based on municipal requirements, and client expectations.
any standards. Responsibilities included Responsibilities included providing engineering
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sting of five inspectors across the Oncor survey requests, and quality reviews of large and
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Damage Assessment' I Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
Louisiana
Team Lead. Damage Assessment services for
hurricane recovery. Services included tracking
personnel across various feeders, reviewing
deliverables, and assessing line faults.
Damage Assessment* I Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
Texas
Damage Assessor. Damage Assessment services
for storm recovery. Services included tracking
down line faults on feeders and delivering data
against agreed client expectations.
*denotes experience prior to joining
Burns & McDonnell
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Omar Urquidez PE, PhD
Additional Services
Omar is a Utility Consulting Manager at
1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell.
Omar served as a Chairman of an
ERCOT level Task Force and interfaced
with major generation and transmission
service providers within ERCOT in
interpreting and draft revisions to
ERCOT Nodal Protocols and Operating
and Planning Guides. Omar has also led
and participated in many ERCOT specific transmission modeling
and planning study efforts including on Regional Planning Group
and Generation Interconnection work.
NERC IPL -001-4 study I Cooperative Energy
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Project Manager. Omar worked on the system
stability assessment to support compliance with
NERC TPL-001-4 for Cooperative Energy. Major
responsibilities included stability contingency
definition, simulation, and application of
Cooperative Energy's planning criteria to
evaluate the performance of the bulk electric
system under numerous defined Planning and
Extreme Events. The project delivery included
NERC compliance audit documents and a report
demonstrating compliance with NERC TPL-001-
4 standard.
Distribution Asset Renewal Planning I Wisconsin Public
Service Corp.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Assistant Transmission Planning Engineer.
The study included detailed modelling of
over 200 circuits and substations as well as
the development of a reliability modelling
methodology utilizing the DNVGL Synergi
planning software. The study proposed capital
improvement projects utilizing a holistic
approach to assess opportunities with a
family or cluster of distribution circuits and
then develop the ideal portfolio of projects
to improvereliability performance and circuit
efficiency/losses, revise circuit protection
coordination and replace/upgrade existing
infrastructure and devices. WPS intends to use
the results of the engineering study to drive
capital investment over the next five years.
Omar worked on a Distribution Planning Study
for Wisconsin Public Service. The purpose of
this study is to model and study the distribution
circuit -level reliability and opportunities for
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• PhD, Electrical
Engineering
85, Mechanical
Engineering
Registrations
Professional Engineer (TX)
asset renewal / system improvement. The study
includes detailed modeling of over 200 circuits
and substations as well as the development of
a reliability modeling methodology utilizing the
DNVGL Synergi planning software. The study
proposes capital improvement projects utilizing
a holistic approach to assess opportunities with
a family or cluster of distribution circuits and
then develops the ideal portfolio of projects
to improve reliability performance and circuit
efficiency/losses, revise circuit protection
coordination and replace/upgrade existing
infrastructure and devices. WPS intends to use
the results of the engineering study to drive
capital investment over the next five years.
Geomagnetically Induced Electromagnetic Disturbance I
Oncor Electric Delivery Company ILC
Dallas, Texas
Project Manager. Omar worked on a GMD model
build and GIC analysis to support compliance
with NERC TPL-007-2 for Oncor Electric
Delivery. Major responsibilities included review of
GMD modeling assumptions, case building, GMD
event description development support, and
GIC system impact analysis. The project delivery
included NERC compliance audit documents for
compliance with NERC TPL-007-2 Requirement
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Doug Houseman
Operational Technology
Doug is a principal consultant at 1898
& Co., part of Burns & McDonnell. He Education
has extensive experience in the energy ► BS, Naval Architecture
and utility industry, having worked on
projects in more than 70 countries. Doug
is a leader in grid modernization thinking
and has been asked to author significant
portions of the IEEE's GridVision 2050
and the DOE's QER, as well as revise CEATI's Distribution Utility
Technology Roadmap. Doug is a NIST fellow and member of the GridWise Architecture Council
(GWAC). Doug was selected as one of the 25 top newsmakers in 2019 by ENR.
Interconnection & distribution Planning I DTE
Michigan
Project Manager. Leading work on
interconnections and distribution planning.
The work includes all new processes, studies,
supporting procedures and legal documents. It
also includes overseeing a number of activities
underway to clean up circuit models, existing
data, interconnection queues and other
items. The project will create more than 100
new compatible units and more than 20 new
distribution standards. As part of the work,
several new technologies are being evaluated
for sensing, protection and storage. Doug's work
includes helping with rate cases, regulatory
queries and handling discovery.
Balance of Plant design I Confidential Client
Washington D.C.
Project Manager. Lead a large team of
experienced people working on "how to rebuild
Puerto Rico's electrical infrastructure." The work
includes diving into why equipment failed, what
failed, and what survived similar situations. The
report details changes in standards that Puerto
Rico needs to make in the whole of the electrical
value chain, as well as evaluating more than 20
scenarios for what to build, the costs, benefits,
and the on-going cost to customers. Looking
at everything from village microgrids and 100
percent renewables, to new transmission and
natural gas infrastructure, the team left little
ground not covered in seeking the right answer
for Puerto Rico.
Greenfield Distribution Design and Construction I
Confidential Client
Southwest
Project Manager. Provides leadership and
technical knowledge for the greenfield design
of a new distribution system that has over 500
miles of distribution infrastructure. Included in
the design are interconnections to four new
transmission substations, networking of the
distribution circuits, assigning load to each
circuit, and interconnection of at least 80 MW
of generation. Routing, planning, simulation,
conceptual design, transient modeling, switching
plans, contingency analysis, RFPs for equipment
and construction supervision are all part of the
project.
Distribution Standards Refresh I Confidential Client
Midwest
Project Manager. Provides leadership and
technical knowledge on a refresh of the
distribution standards used by three utilities
in the Midwest. Included were review of
international standards, calculation of BIL,
review of regulations, review of equipment
and pole failures. The results were used to
choose updated equipment and update the
standards, standards drawings and procurement
requirements
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Dexter Hypolite PE
Distribution Design
Dexter is an Electrical Engineer
specializing in the design and
execution of plans dealing with
installation and construction of utility
poles, DC circuits and batteries/
backup batteries. He has over 12
years experience in underground
electrical distribution upgrades
as well as substation network
configurations. He has AutoCad and underground electrical
design system software experience.
Virgin. Islands Water & Power Authority*
St. Croix, VI
Electrical Engineer. Responsible for
coordinating electrical construction projects and
maintenance activities at project sites. Prepare
proposals, including cost estimates, project
scheduling, and material ordering. Prepare
weekly and monthly reports, as well as key
performance indicators (KPIs) on operational
distribution performance. Assume management
responsibility, including leadership, planning, and
decision-making orders.
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority*
St. Croix, VI
Field Engineer. Responsibility was to design
and execute plans for the installation and
construction of base station sites, one -hundred -
foot utility poles, DC circuits, batteries and
backup generators. Coordinate the expansion
of the advance metering infrastructure (AMI)
and Distribution Automation (DA) networks
by using fiber and wireless. Design outdoor
communication panel boxes in compliance with
the NEC code. Configure high voltage switches
and reclosers to SCADA, HMIs, and RTACs.
Test and perform coaxial cable sweep before
commissioning base station site.
► Substation Network Configuration
Created points list for transformers, substation
building, distribution feeders, alarms,
transmission lines, meters, circuit breakers
and any other inputs and outputs inside the
substation. Used DNP3 protocol to create
network inside the substation. Tested all points
for the substation to confirm accuracy. Drafted
testing procedure to test open/close function of
the circuit breakers. Ran hard wire cable to 1/0
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module to capture certain alarm points for the
substation control house.
► Substation Data Capture Using SEL RTAC
Configure RTAC to measure and record
phase measurement units (PMU) to study
the frequency response of the electric grid.
Drafted testing procedure to shed load on
electrical system to observe and analyze
frequency response. Analyze PMU data during
faulted conditions from distribution feeders
and loss of generation. Installed RTAC and
grounded equipment inside the relay panel.
Coordinated with NREL and Power Plant
personal to share and plot collected data.
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority*
St. Croix, VI
Project Coordinator. Responsibility was to
design and execute plans for the installation and
construction of base station sites, one -hundred -
foot utility poles, DC circuits, batteries and
backup generators. Coordinate the expansion
of the advance metering infrastructure (AMI)
and Distribution Automation (DA) networks
by using fiber and wireless. Design outdoor
communication panel boxes in compliance with
the NEC code. Configure high voltage switches
and reclosers to SCADA, HMIs, and RTACs.
Test and perform coaxial cable sweep before
commissioning base station site.
*denotes experience prior to joining
Burns & McDonnell
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Dirk Mahlingr PhD
Operational Technology
Dirk is a technology and consulting
executive for 1898 & Co., part of Burns Education
& McDonnell. Dirk is a leader in the PhD, Computer and
digital transformation of electric and gas Information Science
utilities. He pioneered the "digital utility" MS, Computer and
and customer experience at Seattle Information Science
City Light and at Alliant Energy. He is a MS, Applied Psychology
thought leader through publications and
conference presentations and a trusted
advisor to peer utility executives in the form of relevant engagements. His focus is on cost reduction
and customer satisfaction through internal excellence and is responsible for all corporate IT systems,
networks, operational technology, data privacy, cyber security, and compliance.
Alliant Energy
Madison, Wisconsin
Vice President, Technology and Strategy.
Responsible for the flawless operation and
strategic value creation of all technologies at
the utility, including information technology,
cyber -security, AI, analytics, communications,
industrial control systems (IoTe) and new energy
technologies. Responsibilities included creating
a 5 -year zero -based -budgeting technology
plan (capex) with each executive VP to meet
their business goals, laying trunk fiber across
Iowa and Wisconsin to control AMI, batteries
and microgrids, and continually pushing cyber -
security deeper into the OT and generation
arenas to avoid breaches.
Seattle City Light
Seattle, Washington
Chief Information Officer. Seattle City Light
which was named the #1 mid sized utility
in the West by J.D.Power in 2013 and 2014,
partially due to innovative social media projects,
customer experience, and IT/OT integration
with neighborhood PV installations. Dirk
created the strategic vision for technology in
the utility, installed full Oracle Utilities platform
(WAMS, OMS, CIS, Identity Management, etc),
implemented new billing system (Oracle CC&Be,
including contract negotiations and data center
install, and deployed social media mining
platform to forecast customer attitude to events.
Santa Clara, California
Senior Vice President. Responsible for
professional services in system integration,
hosting energy management products, running
the PMO. He created hosted service (SaaS) for
energy products which were installed at PECO,
BPA, and TVA. He created a PMO, hired PMs and
Bas, set policies, handbooks, implemented ITIL,
and brought in sales and utilities.
Constellation
North Andover, MA
Vice President, Operations Technology.
Transitioning operations and technology in
the Demand Response/Load Side unit inside
Constellation after the acquisition of startup
company CPower by Constellation. Dirk created
agile, small teams to quickly deliver client
solutions in DR, lead integration of various DR
systems and processes across all markets, and
continued operations of systems and processes
for New England, NY, CA, and Texas markets.
WebGen
Cambridge, MA
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology
Officer for VC -funded company to provide
ancillary energy services and energy efficiency
via innovative use of artificial intelligence
controls via the Internet. Dirk built all processes,
staff and infrastructure, released innovative
software, applied for patent for energy
management, and raised funds and sold
marquee customers with executive team.
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Alan Groll PE
Electric Construction Standards, Material
Standards and Specifications Lead
Alan is a senior electrical engineer
specializing in distribution line design.
His 20+ years of experience includes
distribution condition assessment, line
design (both horizontal and vertical
construction), re-routing, underbuilds,
and construction standards. He has
worked for a variety of clients, ranging
from large investor owned utilities, to
municipalities, to private clients. Alan understands the important
relationship between the field personnel and the engineers, and he
brings a practical approach to distribution design.
Construction Standards for 12.5 -kV Overhead and
Underground distribution Project I City of Burbank,
California
Burbank, CA
Project Team. Developed construction standards
for 12.5 -kV overhead and underground
distribution. The construction standards were
designed to the "State of California Overhead
Electric Line Construction General Order No. 95"
and the City of Burbank standards when the City
of Burbank standards exceeded General Order
No. 95. The construction standards consisted
of a set of 100 individual construction drawings
and were designed to fit on 11"x17" paper. The
drawings included a separate bill of material
for each structure, all necessary views (plan,
sections, and profile), installation notes and
dimensions necessary for construction.
Vaughn & Hwy 1212.5 -kV Overhead Distribution I City of
Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR
Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer.
Overhead distribution upgrade on several
existing 12.5 -kV circuit to reconfigure from a
single circuit line to a double circuit line on
separate crossarms. The existing circuit was
also upgraded and all existing attachments
were transferred to the new wood poles. The
design required a site visit to inventory and take
pictures of each pole before the design could
start. The pole was designed utilizing horizontal
(Flat) construction with dual crossarms and
a separate neutral for each circuit. The line
was designed to the client standards after
the standards were reviewed and checked
against the NESC and ANSI standards. The final
design included: staking sheet, bill of material,
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installation specifications and pole structure
details.
Sub G 12.5 -kV Overhead Distribution I City of Bentonville,
Arkansas
Bentonville, AR
Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer.
Designed five new 12.5 -kV distribution circuits
with exiting overhead from Sub G. The pole was
designed utilizing horizontal (Flat) construction
with dual crossarms and a separate neutral for
each circuit. One section of line was design
with three circuits on a single pole. The design
required a site visit to inventory and take
pictures of existing utilities, driveways, houses
and future subdivisions. The line was designed
to the client standards after the standards
were reviewed and checked against the NESC
and ANSI standards. The final design included:
staking sheet, bill of material, construction
specifications, bid documents, plan drawings
and pole structure details. This is the third
distribution project for the City of Bentonville.
Wittrick Cogeneration Project I Chevron Global Power
Generation
West Coast, U.S.
Lead Electrical Engineer. The capacity of the
existing unit was studied to determine if the
emissions requirements could be met with some
of the existing equipment. New systems were
designed and constructed to meet emissions
requirements. After startup of the units, the
CT/HRSGs met all performance and regulatory
emissions requirements. Design of new overhead
12.5 -kV distribution line to connect to two new
co -generation unites to an existing substation.
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Donald Cannon
Additional Services
Donald is the manager of the
Distribution Modernization Department
and former manager of the Transmission
& Civil/Structural projects for Texas
Transmission & Distribution clients. He is
responsible for the overall execution of
distribution modernization projects and
overall client satisfaction. Some of his
management duties include allocation
of resources, staff training, and quality assurance to meet clients'
goals, objectives, and expectations projects from engineering
through construction.
Grid Modernization Engineering I Entergy Services, Inc.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Department Manager. Donald developed the
original project plan and provided staff selection
and oversite for three major distribution grid
modernization design projects at Entergy. One
was for modernization of several feeders in one
zone or area of within Jackson, MS and the other
two for feeders in two separate zones or areas
within New Orleans, LA. Design work included
rebuilds/reconfigurations of existing circuits
and addition of new reclosers, capacitors, and
other technology designed to improve grid
performance.
Sunnyside to Hugo 345 -kV Transmission line I Oklahoma
Gas and Electric Company
Hugo, Oklahoma
Program Manager. Donald served as the multi-
discipline program manager for EpCM execution
of a $150M,123 mile, 345 -kV, single circuit
transmission line and the associated substation
expansion. Donald was the primary interface
between the client and project team, which
included transmission engineering, substation
engineering, routing, environmental studies and
permits, right-of-way acquisition, procurement,
and construction management
Spring Creek Reroute I Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Texas
Project Manager Donald was the project
manager for re-route of 1 -mile 345 -kV single
circuit transmission line. This project included
selection of final alignment and optimization of
structures and spans based on LiDAR survey
data and aerial imagery. Also included was
i_'ducatio. -:
Masters, Engineering in
Civil Engineering
BS, Civil & Structural
Engineering
the design of single circuit steel monopole
structures to replace existing structures as
required. Lines and structures are modeled using
PLS-CADDT` and PLS -POLE".
Mathewson to Northwest I Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Company
Oklahoma
Design Engineer. Donald was the design
engineer for 11 miles 345 -kV single circuit
transmission line. This project included selection
of final alignment and optimization of structures
and spans based on LiDAR survey data and
aerial imagery obtained for the proposed route.
Also included was the design of single circuit
steel monopole structures. Lines and structures
are modeled using PLS-CADDTI and PLS-POLET"
345kV WWEHV - Thistle PM I Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Company
Woodward, Oklahoma
Project Manager. Donald served as the multi-
discipline project manager for EpCM execution
of a $130M, 76 mile, 345 -kV, double circuit
transmission line from Woodward District EHV
substation to Kansas. Donald was the primary
interface between client and project team, which
includes transmission engineering, routing,
environmental studies and permits, right-of-
way acquisition, procurement, and construction
management. The engineering work scope
included preliminary engineering studies,
management of survey and geotechnical
investigations, selection of final alignment and
optimization of structures and spans based on
LiDAR survey data and aerial imagery obtained
for the proposed route.
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Project Experience
COYANOSA CIRCUIT 3 DESIGN
Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP)
Coyanosa, Texas
The scope of this project included design
services building a new feeder out of the
new Coyanosa substation. The design
covered approximately 5.6 -miles, consisting
of approximately 1.5 -miles of new line and
approximately 4.0 -miles of reconductoring/
reconfiguring existing lines. The new builds
were designed to TNMP's latest shielded
standards with 795AAC / 4/OACSR. The
design also included reconductoring existing
three phase 2/OACSR / #2ACSR to 795AAC
/ 4/0 ACSR. All new structures were 45 ft
class three poles, fiberglass crossarms, and
polymer insulators. Existing equipment such as
transformers and laterals were transferred to
the new structures.
The design also included installation of
new Normal Open points, and switches to
accommodate new feeder configurations. At the
start of the reconductoring section, we added
a Normal Open point to separate existing three
phase from the would be reconductored lines.
At the end of the reconductoring section the
existing Normal Open switch became Normal
Closed (N.C.) switch, and a new N.O. switch was
installed to the west of the intersection as a tie
point between another Coyanosa and another
substation.
Burns & McDonnell also entered the final
construction as-builts, supplied by TNMP/
Contractor, into TNMP's GIS system. The GIS
data input will include graphical objects (e.g.
poles, conductors, anchor...) and their required
attributes.
Design services included:
► Plan & profile drawings from PLS-CADD
► KMZ file of line design from PLS-CADD
► Bill of Materials
► Structure staking table/list
► Stringing charts from TNMP standards
► Structure hardware and assembly drawings
from TNMP standards
► Crossing/permit drawings if required
Reference
Name I Vincent Herrera
Company I TNMP
Title I Director of Distribution
Engineering
Phone 1972-353-5008
Email I vincent.herrera@tnmp.com
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RECLOSER DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM
CPS Energy
Texas
Burns & McDonnell is providing design -build
services for CPS Energy's recloser deployment
program. This program includes system
planning, line design, ADMS integration, SCADA,
testing, construction, and commissioning of
144 reclosers and 300 TripSavers per year
over the next ten years, although the current
contract covers only the first four years. The
Owner is supplying all of the equipment and
materials required for deployment, while
Burns & McDonnell is all of the services from
system planning through construction and
commissioning on a turn -key basis. The work
is being executed on a task order basis, with
each task order, including feeders associated
with one substation. Multiple task orders are
worked in parallel to achieve the target number
of devices per year. The program includes
deployment on both the 13kV and 34.5kV
distribution networks.
Reference
Name I David Gibbens
Company I CPS Energy
Title I Substation Department
Manager
Phone 1210-353-2915
Email I digibbens@cps-satx.com
OMS RFP CREATION/VENDOR SELECTION AND OWNER'S ENGINEER
Lafayette Utilities System
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) sought to
upgrade its current Outage Management
System (OMS) and requested our team to help
facilitate in creation of the request for proposal
RFP and impartial evaluation of vendor
responses to see that their requirements would
be met, they would receive industry leading
technology and enhanced efficiencies and
outage restoration. Now that LUS has selected
a vendor, we have been retained to assist in the
Owner's Engineer capacity throughout the OMS
software deployment and internal integration.
The integration of OMS continues to utilize
techniques to prevent outages for customers.
Fewer outages mean a more reliable energy
source, ultimately leading to a more stable
utility and a higher customer satisfaction.
Reference
Name I Greg Labbe
Company I Lafayette utilities System
Title I Electric Operations
Phone 1337-291-7505
Email I glabbe@lus.org
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GRID MODERNIZATION DISTRIBUTION PLANNING & DESIGN
Entergy
Louisiana, Mississippi
Instead of reviewing only the problem area of
a circuit, Burns & McDonnell applied its holistic
advanced planning process to Entergy's Grid
Modernization Strategy. This enables thorough
review of "big picture" data related to the
grid, its assets and performance by addressing
power flow, reliability, failure risk, protection,
coordination and operational efficiency. As
a result, projects are developed that address
multiple needs simultaneously while enabling
strategic re-engineering of the system to
meet future customer needs. It uses system
model data and asset data together to make
efficient use of limited capital resources and
achieve sustainable change. In this case, our
team began by reviewing the utility's current
engineering design and operating standards
and recommending modifications that would
better align with Entergy's long-range goals and
address future customer demands.
A detailed engineering and asset analysis was
then conducted across more than 10 percent
of Entergy's circuits to examine the design,
performance, age and health of each. Using
state-of-the-art mobile technology and GIS
tools, inspectors first went into the field to
validate system data and asset health and
collect data on 64 pilot circuits. The data was
compiled in a geospatial asset database, along
with all other system and asset data, which
we used to conduct power flow simulations
and other tests to assess system performance,
asset trends and risk modeling. The findings
of this analysis were used to identify projects
to improve circuit performance, enable system
flexibility and resiliency, and decrease overall
system failure risk.
After the Burns & McDonnell distribution
planning team successfully completed Phase
I of Entergy's Grid Modernization planning
study, Entergy retained our team to provide
engineering services and design execution. Our
distribution team provided engineer services
for three Grid Modernization projects consisting
of 40 -line miles of rebuild, 6 -line miles of
redundant circuit removal, and installation of
145 distribution automation devices (reclosers,
capacitor banks, and regulators) across 32
circuits.
Pole inspections
Using Collector for ArcGIS and portable tables,
our team captured geo-tagged photographs
and pole inspection notes. The information was
collected and stored in Burns & McDonnell's
ArcGIS-based geospatial databased which
helps facilitate efficiency and organization
during the design phase. All pole inspections
were conducted in accordance with Entergy's
Asset Management inspection standards and
procedures. Our inspections included:
High resolution photos
Visual inspection from all angles using
binoculars
Validation of as -built conditions including
third part attachments and span lengths
Notes on urgent and non -urgent damaged
equipment, potential outage risks, and
vegetation concerns
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Design Deliverables
As circuit inspection data became available,
our engineers prepared construction packages
including:
■ Work order creation in Maximo
■ Proposed layout of upgraded facilities
■ Voltage drop and flicker analysis
■ Pole loading analysis using PoleForeman
► Design data entry into Entergy's GIS (GE
Smallworld)
► Job construction sketches
■ Bill of materials and cost summaries
■ Permit applications
Post -Design Activities
Our involvement in the program does not
end once completed design packages are
delivered. Our team is committed to providing
services and support throughout the lifecycle
of the program, including but not limited to
inspections and site visits, ROW coordination,
permitting, switching plans, and construction
meetings.
Project Management & Reporting
Due to the scale of the projects and number
of work orders involved, a custom data
management tool was developed to provide
our project management a means for informing
Entergy stakeholders of the project's progress.
This includes weekly progress reports, action
item lists, and schedules, as well as monthly
progress reports, schedules, accrual reports,
and cash flow updates.
Reference
Name I Alvin Donaldson
Company ( Entergy
Title I PME&C Manager
Phone ( 225-382-4837
Email I rberceg@entergy.com
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SUMMER PREPAREDNESS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Oncor Electric Delivery
North Texas
With the demanding Texas summer on the
horizon, Oncor Electric wanted to complete
numerous capital projects to increase grid
resiliency and reliability in an incredibly short
timeframe. Burns & McDonnell stepped in to
provide design and permitting services for
over 15 projects, ranging from simple switch
installations to long reconductors. These fast -
paced projects required design to be completed
within a week of being received and permitting
to be accelerated as well.
At the conclusion of the project, Burns &
McDonnell will have designed the following.
Installation of four new switches, five
IntelliRupters, and two PME switchgears
Installation of 7,500 feet of new UG cable
and replacement of an additional 1,200 feet
Installation of 4,600 feet of new OH
conductor and reconductor of 5,900 feet
Design services included:
■ Assistance in easement acquisition
■ Coordinating survey
■ TxDOT, RR, and municipal permitting
■ Distribution design
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Name I Johnny Walker
Company I Oncor Electric Delivery
Title I Programs Supervisor
Phone 1469-261-2461
Email 1 johnny.walker@oncor.com
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Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Oklahoma and Arkansas
To improve reliability and reduce the impact
of electrical outages, Oklahoma Gas & Electric
(OG&E) has focused on installing Tripsavers
and Intellirupters. 1898 and Co. I Part of Burns &
McDonnell utilized OG&E's CYME circuit models
to perform protection coordination studies.
The circuit models were augmented with new
devices, TCC settings, and constructability
considerations. Standardized Tripsaver settings
were input to new devices for operational
uniformity. Intellirupter relay settings were
adjusted as necessary to ensure quick operation
given available fault current levels. In addition
to new devices, existing fuses were also
coordinated together with added Tripsavers and
Intellirupters to ensure the cohesive operation
of protective devices.
A further benefit of installing Intellirupters
on OG&E circuits is the ability for automatic
load transfer schemes. 1898 and Co. analyzed
load transfer schemes for all study circuits
and documented recommendations for the
operation of these transfer schemes.
Building up high fidelity circuit models for
protection coordination studies enabled the
project team to produce detailed results.
Coordination tools in CYME were utilized
extensively to prove the intended operation of
devices. Study results were exported in tabular
formats and geographical maps were created
for design teams to easily transfer the results
of the protection coordination studies into
programmed devices in the field.
Project Features:
■ 2020 - 2022 Protection Device
Recommendations
■ 227 Distribution Circuits
■ 773 Intellirupters
■ 11,000 TripSavers
■ 5,500 Fuse Changes
Reference
Name I Stephen Condren
Company I Oklahoma Gas 8, Electric
Title j Manager Protection
Coordination
Phone 1405-553-5912
Email ( condresp@oge,com
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DISTRIBUTION GENERATION RESOURCE IMPACT STUDY
Oncor Electric Delivery
Dallas, Texas
Oncor has partnered with 1898 and Co. I Part of
Burns & McDonnell to develop a study process
to evaluate the behavior and potential impacts
of these DGR interconnections. 1898 & Co. has
completed comprehensive impact studies on
13 separate BESS DGR interconnections on the
distribution system. Mitigation projects were
developed and tested to eliminate any system
performance criteria violations caused by the
DGRs and all assumptions, methodologies, and
results were summarized in a comprehensive
report.
Steady State Analyses
The studies included various types of Steady -
State analyses including: Load Flow, Short
Circuit, Protection Coordination, IEEE 1453
Voltage Flicker, Unintentional Islanding, and
Reverse Power Analyses utilizing the CYME
distribution planning software to compare
system performance both with and without the
interconnection of the DGR.
Long -Term Dynamic Analyses
The purpose of the long-term dynamic analyses
was to evaluate the frequency and magnitude
of the voltage changes caused by a varying
output of the DGR under ancillary service and
energy market signals. Time series profiles (1
second intervals x 4 hour time periods for each
study scenario) for load and generation were
developed and assessed utilizing the CYME
Long -Term Dynamics Module.
Transient Analysis
The purpose of the transient analyses
(performed in PSCAD) was to capture the
voltage behavior on the underlying distribution
system upon the operation of the BESS as an
ancillary resource. The scenarios evaluated
include the boundary conditions (event of full
charge to full discharge and full discharge to full
charge) of the BESS response due to frequency
changes in the system and the operation of the
BESS based on ERCOT's nodal protocols and
Business Practice Manual.
Reference
Name I Ron Shipman
Company I Oncor Electric Delivery
Title I Manager Distribution Planning
Phone 1817-215-6080
Email I ronald.shipman@oncor.com
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PERMIAN OIL FIELD STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & ANALYSIS
Confidential Client
Permian Basin, Texas
Burns & McDonnell was requested by a
confidential oil exploration client to provide
consulting, planning, and engineering design
services for electrification of their Permian oil
field exploration project. Integration, economic
planning, project justification, procurement
strategy, and presentations to advance the
electrification project were all part of consulting
services provided. The project team produced
a conceptual layout that included 4 distribution
substations, 30 circuits, and over 500 circuit
miles of 21.6kV lines to support over 400
MW of oil well and processing loads. The
configuration was chosen to provide ample
reliability through reconfiguration options using
grid modernization technology and distribution
automation schemes. The distribution
automation plan also included incorporation of
fast start generator units. Distribution planning
analysis services were provided by Burns &
McDonnell such as N-1 contingency analysis
for distribution automation, N-0 & N-1 circuit
protection analysis for large motors, as well
as harmonic analysis for Variable Frequency
Drive motor impact. Operational conditions
were also being assessed for temporary power
solutions to insure safe electrical service
during the infrastructure build out. Once the
improvements to the infrastructure were
identified and prioritized, the next step was
determining how they can most effectively be
implemented. Burns & McDonnell's distribution
engineering group designed the highest
ranked projects including environmental
permitting, field investigations, equipment
selection, construction sequencing, and risk
management. To support project justification,
Burns & McDonnell provided consulting
services including strategic road mapping
economic modeling and executive management
presentation material creation.
Project Features
■ Strategic Road Mapping & Economic
Modeling
■ Executive Presentation Material Creation
■ Transmission Service Capacity Assessment
► 21.6/12.47 kV Distribution System Planning
■ 30 Distribution circuits; 4 substations
■ Over 500 circuit miles; 400 MW of load
■ Reliability Assessment & Distribution
Automation
0, Advanced Power Systems Analysis & GIS
Integration
® Advanced Distribution Management System
(ADMS) & Energy Management System
(EMS) Integration Consulting
Reference
Confidential Client
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE PENETRATION IMPACT STUDY
DTE Energy, Inc.
Detroit, Michigan
DTE and 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell,
investigated electric vehicle penetration
within DTE service territory to evaluate the
potential impact to equipment, powerflow, load
profiles, and other aspects to DTE. Several
circuit classes and conditions were selected
to be examined based on criteria such: high
penetration risk, EV load types (agricultural,
freight trucks, long distance commuters, etc.),
infrastructure age, and kV level, The project
outcome included detailed breakdowns of
equipment and infrastructure overloads by
type, penetration phase impact levels, and
recommended mitigation options based on
violation criteria.
This investigation incorporated several
aspects. Private datasets were used to predict
probability of EV adoption by household
based on developed adoption mosaics using
industry experience. The penetration levels and
number of EV vehicles were integrated to each
customer transformer based on geospatial
proximity create EV adoption heatmaps for
each of the simulated circuits. Using EPRI data,
circuit boundary -specific characteristics were
derived to estimate several factors including
vehicle counts, household counts, and more.
Business data was also incorporated to
estimate corporate adoption based on several
factors. Corporate facility EV adoption was
predicted based on fleet vehicle sizes, parking
lot sizes, average revenues, and other factors
to provide adoption estimations for primarily
commercial circuit and circuit areas.
Several EV penetration levels were analyzed
where adoption growth incorporated peer-
to-peer adoption methods. Further, seasonal
penetrations were also evaluated which
provided indication of change in conventional
loading profiles as penetration increased. This
was also key for assessing agricultural impacts
ad equipment uses change seasonally.
Model results were then used to identify
commonalities in specific equipment overloads
for use adjusting design standards and
procurement purchases. Further, results
provided insight into configuration and design
adjustments for short-term integration and
long-term integrations. The results of the
study were then extrapolated to system wide
investigation to determine impacts at a system-
wide level for program adoption strategies. This
study provided insight into recommended rate
program opportunities to reduce inopportune
charging profiles either regionally or territory
wide.
Reference
Name I Richard Mueller
Company I DTE Energy
Title ( Manager
Phone 1313-235-5083
Email I richard.mueller@dteenergy.
com
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POWER GRID INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Georgia Power Company
Georgia
Georgia Power retained Burns & McDonnell
Engineering for a three-year term to provide
owner's engineering services in support of a
10 year system improvements program. As
owner engineers, Burns & McDonnell's key
responsibility is to assure project execution,
design guidelines, and construction are
conducted in accordance with Georgia Power's
expectations, budget, and schedule.
The goal of the program is to implement
reliability improvements for infrastructure
deemed to have reliability impacts on
Georgia Power's system. Both transmission
and distribution infrastructure were selected
for infrastructure improvements as part of
the program, each of which have a different
method for conducting work and executing
construction. Burns & McDonnell's role is
to manage and review all aspects of the
transmission and distribution improvement
scopes and executions.
Outage coordination is a key component to
infrastructure improvements. Burns & McDonnell
perform outage planning for all infrastructure.
Transmission outage planning includes
contingency analysis, switch over schemes,
and scheduling to assure project construction
provides no outages. The distribution outage
planning includes transfer scheme analysis
and loading assessments, sequencing of
construction, and sequencing of equipment
installs to minimizing maintenance outages for
customers. Outage coordination effort includes
managing and assui ing proper communications
with several Georgia Power groups to assure
compliance, security, and proper awareness.
On the distribution level, Burns & McDonnell
performs quality reviews of each planning
package provided by contractors to assure
approaches meet the guidelines of the
project, were within the anticipated budget
of the project, and assure proper protection
coordination with proposed and existing
devices. The team also performs quality review
for each of the post -planning design packages
which incorporate field verified constraints to
assure scope is still within the guidelines for
construction.
On the transmission level, Burns & McDonnell
completes all aspects of the project scoping,
coordination, and sequencing. Following
detailed design provided by contractors, the
team performs quality review and compliance
of contractor detailed designs and manages the
contractors on execution of work.
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INTEGRATION CAPACITY
Southern California Edison Company
Pomona, California
Our firm partnered with Southern California
Edison (SCE) to evaluate its existing distribution
system models in support of requirements set
forth in the California Distribution Resource Plan
(DRP). The new planning process combined
operational data with distribution engineering
data in a geospatial environment to provide
accurate DER capacity analysis based on
historical data. Our team worked alongside SCE
distribution engineers to collect data, update
distribution circuit models, and analyze the
results of the Integration Capacity Analysis
(ICA). The overall goal of the project was to
create an automated system to update ICA
values after any significant circuit change,
which could affect DER interconnections. We
supported the project through data architecture
planning, resource planning, business process
planning and project implementation. Below are
a few examples of tasks related to data integrity
enhancements and improved data processing
logic:
Verified system conditions with mapping,
DMS, OMS, EMS, etc.
Improved distribution circuit modelling in
CYME using scripting
Created substation load, substation voltage
576 profiles
Integrated existing DER and Smart -meter
data into planning process. Including
improved data models for generation
modelling
Automated trigger process to calculate and
publish ICA results
Identified pre-existing conditions which may
cause abnormal ICA results
Created an Oracle based dashboard to
monitor data discrepancies, track project
progress, and integrate system updates into
distribution network models
We utilized many different technologies and
software to complete the project including
Oracle, SQL, APEX, PYTHON, CYME, SAS,
Legacy Data Systems & Excel Macros.
Throughout the project, our team and SCE
faced numerous obstacles in implementing such
a complex, multi -function organizational project
in such a short timeline. The project team
proactively addressed these challenges, which
included:
Data integrity, which requires Burns &
McDonnell and SCE to investigate any and
all discrepancies between databases
i Interfacing with multiple different business
units to merge & correct data
i= Future challenges maintaining the most up
to date circuit models with minimal staff
Leadership & training: Implementing a
first of its kind system, without any prior
experience from SCE or our firm
In order to efficiently solve these problems, the
team developed a process for analyzing each
circuit to a minimum level of data quality. Some
tasks had to be manually verified, while other
verifications could be written in code such as
PYTHON to automate processes and provide
standardized assumptions for certain pieces
of equipment. The team also implemented an
Oracle APEX web -based environment to track
project progress, view and filter data to aid in
data quality investigations. The final analysis
results were posted to a DRP External Portal
website for use by external stakeholders.
Reference
Name I Vikki Roady
Company I Southern California
Edison Company
Title I Senior Project Manager
Phone 1626-695-86,33
Email I vikki.roady@sce.corn
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CPS Energy
San Antonio, Texas
1898 and Co. was engaged by CPS Energy
to assist with the completion of the project
justification for a new 138-kV/34.5-kV substation
in the Scenic Loop portion of Bexar county.
The project justification included a thorough
analysis of the CPS Energy distribution planning
models to help show the relevant benefits
and vetting of many other alternatives to the
proposed project. This assessment and writeups
were prepared for CPS Energy and outside
counsel to help prepare the Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application
and filings with the Public Utility Commission of
Texas (PUCT). The CCN was filed in July'2020.
1898 and Co., part of Burns & McDonnell
conducted detailed analysis of the distribution
system and created a comprehensive purpose
and need assessment for a new Scenic Loop
Distribution station based on load growth, load
serving capability, ability to offload existing
circuits served from LaSierra and Fair Oaks
distribution stations to cater to additional load
service, reliability of the existing circuits, review
of the standards, assessment of alternatives
including costs among many other needs to
support the Scenic Loop Substation. Additional
transmission options analysis including
reliability costs were also conducted to support
the need of the proposed station.
Project Features
► Distribution Model Development and
Analysis
■ Load Growth Analysis
► System Reliability Analysis and review of
metrics
► Distribution Manual and Criteria review
■ Options Analysis
Reference
Name I Adam Marin
Company I CPS Energy
Title ( Regulatory Case Manager
Phone [ 210-353-2476
Email I armarin@cpsenergy.com
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Evergy Services Inc. (ESI)
Canada
1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell
conducted a series of workshops, over eight
weeks, designed to help ESI build an extensible
framework that was actionable by each
operating group with a centralized focus to use
best -practices where possible. To achieve this
the working groups focused on:
Gaining a working knowledge of the as -is
environment
Performing ideation on opportunities to
improve
Including industry best -practices
Cybersecurity resiliency and traceability
Using lean techniques to flush out user
stories
In addition to the operating group work streams
there was a strong focus on the four tiers of an
IoT architecture. To ensure a comprehensive
framework, we looked at the following:
Sensor Tier
What and how to collect
Network Tier
How to securely send\receive
communications
Action Tier
y Analytics and automations
r Management Tier
z Onboarding, integrating and health of
sensors
Following the workshops and requirements
gathering 1898 & Co. collaboratively with ESI,
built an I/IoT framework that met the needs
of each ESI operating group and the IT and
security teams alike. An actionable document
that could be used as a guiding light as
implementation plans were built. In addition to
the proposed scope of the framework, 1898 &
Co. delivered a strategic roadmap to help ESI
understand the steps required to get started
and what success looked like along the way.
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SCHEDULE AND
BUDGET ADHERENCE
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Schedule and Budget Adherence
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Effective project planning is the key to limiting
project risk exposure, scope deviation and
potential change orders. Burns & McDonnell
believes that the more time you invest into the
Front-end Planning (FEP) of a project, the more
scope, cost, risk and schedule certainty you
provide to the project during execution. This
mindset is driven into all our Project Managers
whether executing engineering, planning or
inspection projects. Our PMs are familiar with
the entire project lifecycle and can identify
potential scope deviation, scheduling conflicts,
construction challenges and permitting
hurdles at the initiation of a project allowing
them to properly plan activities and manage
risk on the project. For every project, Burns
& McDonnell works closely with the Client to
develop a tailored project management and
controls approach to meet the specific needs
of the client and the project. The section below
outlines some of the critical steps that Burns
& McDonnell has successfully implemented on
similar past projects.
Project Schedules
Continual project schedule monitoring
and status updates allow for the proactive
management of individual subtasks that
comprise a complete project. Burns
& McDonnell's Project Managers are
knowledgeable in both Primavera P6 and
Microsoft Project and experienced with
providing accurate schedule updates on a
reoccurring basis. Specifically for The City of
Denton, our Project Managers can support the
PMO/Purchasing department are responsible
for the frontend schedule development
and adherence for each of their work
authorizations. This includes weekly schedule
updates submitted to the scheduling group
and attendance in the Schedule Adherence
Meeting. To best serve The City of Denton,
Burns & McDonnell's Project Controls team
has the experience and capabilities to develop
engineering and construction schedules with
resource loading and earned value capabilities.
Whether it is budgeted workplan items with
longer schedules or quick trigger or mission
critical projects with condensed schedules,
Burns & McDonnell has the means and methods
to complete any type of project in the desired
schedule.
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Scheduling Tools Utilized
The key to a successful project is a properly
developed, adequately maintained and properly
executed project schedule. Burns & McDonnell
uses Primavera 6.0(P6 TM), MS Project or
SmartSheets as Project Planners and utilizes the
Critical Path Method (CPM) Project Planning
Techniques. We choose the correct planning
tool that better accommodates the project
needs and requirements.
Cost Control & Cost Estimating
Cost Control of the Design Process. The
project manager is responsible for developing
the estimate for engineering services. The
project manager identifies the scope and has
a detailed activity list based on what needs
to occur to accomplish the project objectives
and deliverables required by the customer in
the scope and documents. Specifics of the
scope that have been included are clarified
and proposal requirements that have not been
included in our proposed scope of work are
clearly identified, as required. The estimate
must match the level of effort required to
complete the identified scope in the defined
timeframe. The estimate is typically developed
through bottom-up estimating (the project
team takes part in the estimating process).
The project manager frequently coordinates
with key personnel regarding manhour budget
per task. The required activities identified in
the schedule are broken down into tasks and
assigned man-hours based on classification
levels. Labor, travel, subcontract, technology
expense, and other expense costs for the
project are accounted for in the estimate. If
subcontracted services are used, we submit
a proposal consistent with the scope basis
provided and quoted by the proposed
subcontractor. In addition, the project manager
develops a resource-based forecast, assigning
commitments for required personnel over the
required duration. The project manager solicits
feedback and buy -in on the level of effort to be
included for each of their scopes of work. The
project manager has similar project experience
and may use relevant cost history from previous
projects to verify the reasonability of total
estimate magnitude. The estimate is reviewed
by management prior to submittal to the
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customer. The project manager utilizes EcoSys
software to manage and control labor hours
and costs on a weekly basis to track project
performance.
Time Management Tracking
Burns & McDonnell utilizes an Oracle based
management information system for project
accounting and man-hour budgeting. The man-
hour estimate provided with this proposal is
the first step in defining the project man-hour
budget. The budgeting process is coordinated
with the engineering schedule and involve
budgets by task and/or job function. Project
management and discipline department
management have access to weekly updates of
actual charges versus the appropriate budget to
control costs and evaluate engineering progress
versus cost.
Cost Control of the Construction Cost
The development of Total Installed Cost
(TIC) estimates is regularly performed on
projects as required in project scopes. These
initial cost estimates take place early in the
planning process for alternative comparison
and alternative cost/benefit evaluation. As the
project goes through its life cycle, different
classes of estimates are developed and released.
The level of detail in the estimate increases as
the project scope develops. The level of project
definition also varies depending on the stage of
the project.
The estimate starts with an Estimate Basis,
which includes project scope and basic
information, for example: ratings for major
equipment, system configuration, geographical
characteristics of the project location, and
estimate classification level. To support the
estimate's classification level, a basic set
of technically supported and unsupported
assumptions are included with the estimate
basis transmittal. Assumptions regarding the
labor work force, rate sheet, location (regional)
adjustment, or productivity adjustments are also
documented. The labor rate may be calculated
using commercially available average rate index
information and adjusted based on the City Cost
Index for the installation location.
The base estimate is broken down using
a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with
a minimum of departments (ex. planning,
distribution engineering etc.) and discipline
(ex. Foundation, Site work, etc.) categories.
Additional WBS categories separate the cost
to support a client's bid tabulation request,
contract packages, ownership delineation,
etc. It is important to take into consideration
both the project scope and the estimates'
usefulness across the full project life cycle
when setting the WBS.
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bid or budgetary information from
manufacturers, commercially available
databases, and proprietary historical
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Labor cost data is the combination of the
time required to complete a defined task and
the rate of the local labor force performing
the work. The time required may be sourced
from contractor's historical information,
bid, commercially available references,
or manufacturer's recommendations.
Consideration is given to whether the
project is performed in areas predominantly
using union or open shop contractors when
assessing labor cost.
Reasonable contingencies are developed
and evaluated for each project cost estimate.
Contingency captures uncertainties and
cost based on the associated project risks.
The contingency is dependent on the
level of project definition. Some general
guidelines for contingency were developed
based on AACEi definitions by EPRI and the
Department of Energy.
Major and complex projects include higher
contingency levels based on increased
project risks and challenges. As the project
is refined, the contingency reflects the shift
of contingencies into actual cost categories.
Per the AACEi definition, historically,
contingency is expected to be expended and
is included in the estimates.
Costs are calculated and the estimate
expressed in year -of -expenditure dollars to
reflect escalation. We do this by assigning
an inflation rate per year for the different
project cost elements. The selected year -
of -expenditure reflects a realistic scenario,
considering project planning and permitting
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durations, and construction timeframe.
Inflation rates may be different for specific
cost elements. Multiple sources are used
for determining the inflation rate, including
nationwide and local references.
The estimate classification level changes with
the supporting information and as additional
engineering efforts are completed. Examples
of supporting information are line route
drawing, environmental permitting report,
survey data, geotechnical report, electrical
one -line drawing, equipment specification,
and general layout plan drawing. At different
stages of design, Burns & McDonnell utilizes
an in-house developed customizable
application that includes a large number of
components for development and updates
to the project estimates.
Corrective Actions
The goal of projects is to deliver designs that
meet the scope requirements, within required
budgets, and within the schedule limitations.
If during the design phase, conditions arise
that compromise any of these goals, meetings
are scheduled to discuss the situation with all
required stakeholders. The design process is
integrated with construction teams to keep
design within construction requirements and
limitations. Corrective actions generally include
design changes to future considerations, system
configuration, equipment ratings, stages of
construction, installation requirements, and
others as needed to resolve the conflicts.
Burns & McDonnell looks for ways to provide
Value Engineering to achieve the project
goals and reduce overall project cost.
These Value Engineering ideas are brought
up to stakeholders for approval prior to
implementation.
Change Management Process
As the project progresses, monitoring and
reporting cost will become the focus of cost
management. This process will determine
how the cost variances and other changes
to the project are managed and maintained.
The Burns & McDonnell team will monitor any
subcontractor or vendor changes and make
sure changes are prudent and beneficial to
the project. Change management, including
documentation, analysis, and reporting will
occur as the Project progresses and changes
arise.
Produces timely and concise Subcontractor
cost performance reports to detect and
manage variances from the baseline plan
Confirms all legitimate changes are recorded
accurately with appropriate documentation
Engages the different disciplines such as,
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Management, to review and scrutinize any
change notifications
Prevents incorrect, inappropriate, or
unauthorized changes prior to the work
being performed
Submits timely change notification according
to the contract language
Cost Estimating► Techniques
Burns & McDonnell is a fully integrated design
build firm that houses design, procurement, and
construction professionals. As such, our in-house
databases that include sources and techniques
outlined in the Cost Control of the Construction
Cost section above will be utilized. This is an
important and complex project that will require
information at our disposal for providing the
level of estimating required for this project.
Cost & Schedule Comparisons
Burns & McDonnell understands the importance
of estimate accuracies and works diligently with
our clients to provide designs that fall within
budget requirements. Due to confidentiality
agreements, specific information for our
projects cannot be shared. The project list on
the next page is a partial list of projects we've
successfully won on a bid basis or were direct
awarded. It is important to note that thanks to
quality of service we provide to our clients, we
successfully receive over 90% of our business
from repeat clients on a non -compete basis.
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CPS Energy - Advanced Recloser Deployment 5 -Year Program
Dec, 2020
6+
N/A
N/A
$23,000,000
N/A
N/A
Bryan Texas Utilities - Substation Standards
Sep, 2020
Unknown
16 Weeks
✓
$81,710
$0
$81,710
Rita Blanca EC - Sedan Road Re -Location
Sep, 2017
3
6 Weeks
✓
$558,400
$0
$558,400
Rita Blanca EC - Kemp Dist. Feeder Exists
Apr, 2018
2
10 Weeks
✓
$39,000
$0
$39,000
Navopache EC - Wagon Wheel Soil Resistivity
Oct, 2018
Unknown
10 Weeks
✓
$2,600
$0
$2,600
Navopache EC - Show Low Dist.
Sep, 2019
Unknown
10 Weeks
✓
$47,500
$0
$47,500
Jemez Mountains EC - Cuba Facility Study
Mar, 2020
Unknown
12 Weeks
✓
$26,500
$0
$26,500
Jemez Mountains EC - San Ysidro Dist. Relocation
Feb, 2020
Unknown
10 Weeks
✓
$61,000
$0
$61,000
Jemez Mountains EC - Alcalde DG Study
Mar, 2020
Unknown
14 Weeks
✓
$20,000
$0
$20,000
Lyntegar EC - Cost of Service Study
Jan, 2020
2
18 Weeks
✓
$34,500
$0
$34,500
Lyntegar EC -1-Year Work Plan
Oct, 2020
2
2 Weeks
✓
$6,500
$0
$6,500
Rusk County EC - Arc Flash Study
Nov, 2020
3
10 Weeks
X
$14,500
$0
$14,500
Texas -New Mexico Power (TNMP) - Coyanosa Dist. Feeder Exit
Aug, 2020
1
12 Weeks
✓
$70,400
$5,600
$76,000
TNMP - Coyanosa Dist. Ckt 3 Design
Jul, 2020
1
8 Weeks
X
$42,000
$0
$70,400
TNMP - Gomez Dist. Feeder Exit Design
Aug, 2020
1
10 Weeks
✓
$39,200
$0
$70,400
TNMP - West Columbia Dist. Feeder Exit Design
Sep, 2020
1
10 Weeks
✓
$48,700
$0
$70,400
TNMP - Lonestar Dist, Feeder Exit Design
May, 2020
1
10 Weeks
✓
$45,897
$0
$70,400
TNMP - Cedarvale Dist. Feeder Exit Design
May, 2020
1
12 Weeks
✓
$76,538
$0
$76,538
TNMP - Seminole -Butler -Magnolia Area Planning
AN, 2020
1
7 Weeks
✓
$31,500
$0
$31,500
TNMP - Glen Rose Distribution Study
Oct, 2020
1
6 Weeks
✓
$14,500
$0
$14,500
TNMP - WT Distribution System Planning
Jan, 2020
1
20 Weeks
✓
$111,000
$0
$111,000
TNMP - GC Distribution System Planning
Jun, 2020
1
20 Weeks
✓
$108,800
$0
$108,800
TNMP - ArcFM DG Site
Feb, 2020
1
10 Weeks
✓
$85,000
$0
$85,000
TNMP - Distribution Standards Revamp
Aug, 2020
1
20 Weeks
N/A
$95,000
$0
$95,000
Oncor - Fort Worth Feeder Maintenance
Mar, 2020
1
4 Weeks
✓
$34,400
$0
$34,400
Oncor - Summer Preparedness Program (Multiple Projects)
Jun, 2020
1
1 Weeks
X
$87,000
$10,000
$97,000
Variance Descriptions,
Coyanosa Desian for Texas -New Mexico Power was required due to a relocation that was needed after an underground pipeline was found.
Arc Flash Stu dv for Rusk County Electric schedule was not met due to an incomplete distribution model that required clean up prior to use.
Coyanosa Circuit 3 Design for Texas -New Mexico Power did not meet the original schedule due to re -designs from easement acquisition issues.
Summer Preparedness Program for Oncor Electric Delivery not all schedules were met. BMcD was awarded 76 plus projects, and several did not meet the 7 -week accelerated
schedule due to permitting.
Summer Preparedness Program for Oncor was required due to additional permits that were required unknown to the project team.
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Understanding and Approach
Distribution System Planning
Burns & McDonnell is an industry leader
in distribution modeling, analysis, grid
modernization and capital project optimization.
We are vendor agnostic, often partnering
with key software vendors, to customize our
solutions to our client's preferences, systems,
and specific goals. Our team has completed
assessments and prioritization studies for our
other utility partners such as Oncor, Entergy,
Texas -New Mexico Power, Oklahoma Gas &
Electric, American Electric Power, and CPS
Energy impacting strategic program and project
evaluation and prioritization on an aggregate
of over 10,000 circuits and justified over $3
billion of investment to Commissions and Utility
Executive Management.
Burns & McDonnell has a well-defined,
experienced grid modernization and distribution
business line that works with clients across
the country to provide Distribution Planning,
consulting, and engineering services. In the
past 3 years we have provided over $25M of
distribution planning and consulting services for
many clients within Texas and throughout the
rest of the country.
These assignments include establishing master
plans to transform the distribution grid to meet
a multitude of changes affecting planning,
operations, and design. Many of these drivers
include increasing customer demands for
increased reliability, customer choice, resiliency,
distributed energy resources (DER) and other
advanced technologies related to automation.
Our team helps electric utilities establish plans
that prepare the electric grid to meet those
increasing demands, plus energy efficiency and
many other new grid technologies.
While grid modernization programs will vary
among utilities and regulatory environments,
there are fundamental components that should
be considered for every project:
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Strategic planning that focuses on making
the grid strong, smart, and sustainable will
help achieve a modern grid that is reliable,
resilient, easier to operate and maintain, and
environmentally responsible. We believe
these strategies and opportunities present
opportunities to create a customer focused
strong grid that incorporates customer needs,
design standards, new materials, loads and
generation resources and how best to plan to
extract the ultimate value from the existing grid.
Effective Grid improvement strategies shall
consider longer term advantages though these
plans may be burdened with short term costs for
strategic improvements. These strategic plans
aid in accommodating additional DERs, improve
reliability, provide additional possibilities for EV
adoption and beyond.
Evolving Distribution GridApproach
Our team strives to solve the following
challenges in an evolving distribution grid:
■ Reliability concerns
■ Shifting customer demands
■ Decarbonization mandates
► Broad electrification
L High DER/DG penetration
L- Third party's market participation
To address the above challenges, our team has a
portfolio of offerings and our team is qualified to
perform the following studies:
o Synergi Modeling
Long Range/CIP Plans
System Coordination Studies
r. Volt/VAR Optimization
❑ Reliability Modeling & Studies
❑ Harmonics Analysis
■ Electrification
■ Hosting Capacity
► DER/DG Penetration
► Asset Renewal Analysis
Studies
Time -series analysis
► IEEE 1453 Flicker Analysis
► Islanding Analysis
We believe that strategy initiatives in this
space drive the need for planning that enables
the deployment of advanced technological
infrastructure. The performance optimization
that the grid experiences can be quantified
with the help of data analytics, which leads us
to understand our grid better, leading to more
strategy -based initiatives. This philosophy on
distribution planning studies can be summarized
with the following illustration:
Strategy Development
Our distribution team has developed solutions/
business cases and performed studies to
address the local regulatory environment,
financial conditions, near-term objectives, and
long-term performance goals. We develop
customized solutions that are apt with
actionable plans, reflecting utilities current state,
financial conditions, near term objectives and
long-term performance goals. Our solutions,
studies and business cases have identified and
prioritized holistic projects that can improve
the electric grid's reliability and resiliency
while increasing customer engagement.
A few of these projects include new or
upgraded distribution circuits, new technology
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applications, or improvements to vegetation
management practices. We understand that
the regulatory and operational environment is
unique, and our distribution planners develop
solutions that take these increasingly complex
factors into consideration to put a safe, reliable,
and cost-effective plan into action.
Data Analysis
Grid modernization means utilities are
generating billions of data points per second.
But making sense of the information — and
putting it to work — is what will make the
difference in the delivery of efficient, safe,
reliable and secure power, as well as in providing
long-term shareholder value. Our utility data
analytics team identifies, organizes and assesses
your system data. Our data scientists create
predictive models that will help generate greater
value. This data analysis will help you focus
maintenance plans on your most unhealthy
assets. During storms, you can use real-time
weather data and live system feeds to stage
your repair resources. You can monitor aging
equipment to strengthen your environmental
compliance by considering updates to oil -filled
equipment near freshwater resources. Your data
can also help you identify customers at risk of
nonpayment, allowing you to offer incentives for
on-time or advance payment.
Synergi Modeling
A precise distribution planning model is
critical to achieve accurate and efficient
data maintenance and system modeling
which enables the planning models to more
closely approximate system conditions. Burns
& McDonnell has developed best practice
techniques in system modeling through working
with a multitude of utility clients. Typically,
when we take on a distribution planning project,
validating and updating the planning model is
one of the first crucial steps and succeeding
in this effort leads to a more valuable project
outcome.
Madel Build
The initial model build review frequently includes
a thorough evaluation of the distribution
planning models by comparing it to available
asset and geospatial data to ensure that
the model is reflecting the most accurate
representation of the physical distribution
system. Burns & McDonnell is adept in
developing GIS to Synergi data mapping and
automated model extraction processes. We
are vendor agnostic and regularly partner with
software vendors and other industry leaders to
create customized solutions to meet the utility's
needs.
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Field Verification
Additionally, our planners and engineers
may conduct field verification of areas that
indicate outdated or unexpected discrepancies.
Field verification may be executed for single
assets on an as needed basis or may be more
comprehensive to fully inspect an entire circuit
or set of circuits with known data and/or asset
health concerns. We have the ability to conduct
these inspections with outside service providers
or client line crews equipped with tablet devices
loaded with geospatial asset data and inspection
applications that will capture inspection
results directly into a geospatial database. This
database and inspection results are provided
back to the utility client for incorporation into
existing asset databases and utilization during
planning activities.
Load Characterization
In addition to topology, customer, and
equipment validation, Burns & McDonnell is
also experienced reviewing load allocation
methodology, substation modeling, weather
normalized load forecasting, protection and
coordination schemes, and reliability modeling.
Load modeling is challenging due to the
variability of load behaviors and lack of precise
information. Burns & McDonnell has executed
numerous load allocation improvement
projects to outline an enhanced process for
characterizing load in various planning models.
The key factors are allocation method (fixed/
allocated, kW, kWh, transformer kVA), load class
(residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), load
forecasting, power factor assumptions, and data
availability/accuracy.
Load Flow Analysis
The load flow analysis will evaluate thermal
loading (current flow), voltage profile, voltage
drop, and power factor. Any abnormal
conditions such thermal, voltage, and power
factor violations in the existing system will
be shared with DME. Burns & McDonnell
will provide recommendations for circuit
reconfiguration, reconductoring, adding any
devices such as capacitors for VAR support,
regulators for voltage support, and reclosers for
better sectionalizing based on the results of load
flow analysis.
Recommendations
After Burns & McDonnell conducts a thorough
evaluation of the distribution planning
models for accuracy and lack of information,
the validation results and discrepancies are
discussed with the utility client. Feasible
recommendations for improvements are
identified and implemented. Any abnormal
conditions that exist in the current model will be
noted and shared with DME. Burns & McDonnell
will also provide recommendations to improve
the abnormal conditions in the system.
Planning Analysis
As DME's potential Consultant for Distribution
Engineering and Planning Studies, our planning
teams will have natural synergies that encourage
cost savings and schedule certainty. We have
a significant understanding of the key issues
clients face when conducting planning studies
with an ever-changing system and work
collaboratively with clients to manage the
uniqueness of their systems to execute quality
studies.
Power Flow Analysis
Burns & McDonnell, brings decades of
experience in performing power system analysis
on distribution networks for a variety of
purposes, including the ones mentioned in this
proposal. We are capable of analyzing a wide
range of distribution network models for model
integrity, power quality evaluation, and time
series analysis to meet DME's needs. Typical
constraints that we consider as part of our
power flow analysis are:
Thermal: No equipment (line, transformer,
capacitor, regulator, breaker, etc.) over 100%
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of its manufacturer's recommended rating
■ Primary Voltage: 114-126 V on a 120 V scale
(ANSI C84.1 Range A)
0 Power Factor: +/- 95% at distribution
substation
► Phase Imbalance: <10% at the substation or
major switching points
We will work with DME in identifying any other
standard criteria that it uses in evaluating system
conditions. To achieve this, our team brings
experience in various distribution planning
software programs such as Synergi, CYME and
WindMil (and their ala carte optional modules).
Capacitor bank sizing and switching
optimization analysis
Burns & McDonnell understands the impacts
or benefits that reactive support devices have
on the distribution system. We have several
processes and tools that can be used in
conjunction with DME's planning models and the
Synergi software to:
■ • Research and mitigate existing voltage
violations or power factor issues,
■ Recommend the placement of new
devices, or
► Optimize the existing locations and
operational settings based on DME's desired
objectives.
We understand that in some cases, capacitor
banks need to be distributed along the
distribution circuit, rather than aggregated at the
substation. To address the effect of increased
DER use, the operation of the capacitor bank
needs to be automated to deal with the natural
solar cycle that result in changing generation
output. Local controls may be recommended
for sensing and fixing power angles and voltage.
Regulators, and tap changers may need to be
coordinated with the capacitor banks on circuits
with a high level of DER, and EV charging may
also have an impact on Volt/VAR regulation as
they grow in quantity. Our team looks forward to
working with DME's planning team to review the
results of other studies and finding in this effort
and use it to recommend optimal controlling
devices.
Solar Hosting Capacity Analysis
Burns & McDonnell has relevant experience in
Hosting Capacity Analysis (HCA) for inverter -
based generation such as residential and
utility scale solar. Our team brings experience
in evaluating over 4,200 distribution circuits
for Southern California Edison (SCE) for
hosting capacity by performing 576 time series
analysis. Similarly, we have led pilot programs
for utilities such as DTE Energy in evaluating
hosting capacity defined by peak demand. We
will work with DME's planning team to address
the following towards assessing system -wide
hosting capacity:
► Define number of circuits to
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Hosting Capacity is defined as the amount of
additional generation capacity that a distribution
node can accommodate without updating
existing infrastructure. To gauge this information,
we analyze the circuit against operational
constraints that limit the interconnection of
additional generation. Typical constraints that
are considered for HCA are:
► Thermal load
m Steady state voltage
■ Voltage variation
► Operational flexibility as defined by
preventing reverse power flow.
► Protection reduction of reach
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DER and Electric Vehicle Impact Studies
The growth of DER and the impending mass
adoption of Electrical Vehicles (EVs) pose
a myriad of challenges of utilities. Burns
& McDonnell has had vast experience in
supporting utilities prepare for this new energy
transition and is keen to support DME as well.
To prepare for DER and EV growth, Burns &
McDonnell will conduct planning analysis to
identify system constraints and develop data -
driven grid modernization solutions. Our team's
approach is on providing holistic grid planning
that is built with long term impacts in mind. The
following figure captures our thought process
when it comes to grid planning for DER and EV
growth.
The breadth of solutions that can be deployed
to mitigate issues arising out of DER and EV
penetration are many. From voltage conversion
to NWAs such demand response initiatives, we
have open to working with DME on considering
both technical and cost-effective measures to
modernize its grid.
Model DER & EV growth scenarios over traditional long term
load growth models
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MODELING 20% - 30% Penteration). Combination scenarios (Ex. 10% DER
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Consider self sustained EV charging infrastructure that
includes fast charging (EV Charging + Storage)
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such as reconductoring/rebuiIds, Distribution Automation
schemes, New substations etc.
Optionally, consider Non -Wires Alternatives (NWA) such
as Demand Side Management (including tariff changes),
Microgrids, Volt-Var optomization etc as potential solutions.
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Load/System Impact studies
With infrastructure aging across the United
States, load impact studies play an important
role in distribution planning. With transportation
getting electrified, and building heating moving
away from natural gas and propane, distribution
planning may require new circuits or rebuilds to
be loaded only up to 50 percent as opposed to
the 70-80 percent loading currently. To address
these challenges, Burns & McDonnell, has
developed an in-house spreadsheet model that
looks at "what -if" scenarios once circuit data
is used as input. The model looks at variables
such as EV count, EV Charger size and number
(includes DC Charging and Superchargers),
and overall percentage of electrification
impacting heating and appliances. Our model
analyzes impact on all circuits and substations
(aggregated by their feeders). Some of the
highlights of our analysis are:
■ Our model can consider extreme weather
conditions in conjunction with heavy
electrification (heating + EV) - For
example, peak loading during extreme cold
events combined with heavy residential
EV use and electrical heating can point
towards considerably high peak load
values.
■ Conversely our analysis could point to
spring day scenarios as causing the max
circuit loading because of load demand
combined with peak solar generation.
■ Our Team anticipates, and in fact,
recommends looking at not just peak
summer cases to analyze DER + Load
impact for future proof planning, but to
look at a combination of several scenarios.
We anticipate at least six hourly scenarios
are just screening methods. Following is
a possible set of scenarios to consider for
screening.
► Summer Peak Day
► Summer Peak Night
► Winter Peak Day
■ Winter Peak Night
■ Spring Min Day
■ Spring Min Night
■ There may be cases where performing
a time -series analysis would be the best
option to capture granular details of
load impact. This includes 576 or 8760
hours based analysis, of which we have
significant experience.
■ Service transformers and secondaries will
be highly impacted by DER penetration
and electrification in the future. With
ageing infrastructure, we see potentially
older neighborhood circuits being
impacted.
■ We aim to work with DME in considering
asset data to identify potentially vulnerable
or less prepared circuits for future load
impact.
► Our analysis will include commercial
buildings such as parking lots with high EV
charging capabilities as impacted locations.
Subsequently, our analysis will look at how
demand impact at these locations could be
offset by rooftop solar.
■ Similarly, as part of considering load
impact, we will work with DME to identify
models that are divided by varying degrees
of residential EV/DER penetration. For
example, in our experience,15kV circuits
tend to start overloading at 20-25% EV
penetration as these circuits tend to cover
more premises within a single circuit.
■ With our prior experience in such
impact studies, we aim to capture the
largest impact of load growth on DME's
distribution network, and to propose
mitigation measures. This includes utilizing
results of any NWA studies.
■ The takeaways of a detailed load impact
study may point to several vulnerabilities,
need for upgrades and new distribution
infrastructure. Our team will look at both
wired (circuit rebuild, reconductoring etc.)
as well as non -wires based (demand side
management, energy storage etc.) as
potential long term mitigation solutions.
■ We have a qualified team that has
experience in tariff support and rate case
development and are keen to support DME
in this regard.
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
A combination of industry thought leaders and
tactical engineers will work together to produce
comprehensive and valuable results. DME will
benefit from a full-service partner with the
ability to seamlessly transition from one phase
of the project to the next. Burns & McDonnell
can support planning, engineering and design,
equipment selection, procurement, construction
support, and more.
Burns & McDonnell team members have a
proven track record of working with clients
to review and update Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) and other grid modernization
documentation. The key to our success in
this arena is to align our approaches and best
practices to our clients, gather all the right
stakeholders, start from what is developed and
work together for improvement and evolution of
the process. Burns & McDonnell will assess the
existing system, evaluate options, and provide
a CIP to stakeholders. This effort will take a
phased approach that enables DME to receive
and process the results quickly. The proposed
phases and subtasks are described below.
Stakeholder Consultation and Data
Integrity
In the first phase, Burns & McDonnell will gather
all data required for analysis, review and provide
observation and summary. Along with this,
Burns & McDonnell will work closely with DME to
review objectives, assumptions, data summary,
and planning criteria. Finally, DME team will
review the existing system models and make
necessary adjustments to the model as needed.
Holistic Grid Planning and Scenario
Development
Burns & McDonnell will conduct planning
analysis to identify system constraints and
develop data -driven reinforcement projects that
improve long-term system performance. Burns
& McDonnell has ongoing and recent experience
executing similar distribution area planning
studies for electric utilities across the nation. Our
results and recommendations are grounded in
feasibility, practicality, and our understanding
of distribution study, leading to estimation and
construction workflows and considerations.
Burns & McDonnell will perform planning
analysis to evaluate thermal loadings (current
flow), voltage profile, voltage drop, and power
factor. Contingency switching scenarios will
also be simulated using the Study cases. Based
on the constraints identified, potential system
improvements will be developed to improve
long-term system performance and load serving
capabilities. The goal is to recommend projects
that align with DME's long-term plan and
conceptualize future potential system additions
with the appropriate justification. Burns &
McDonnell will provide recommendations with
a detailed summary of system improvements,
including the categories which triggered
the recommendations, and preliminary
cost estimates for the facility upgrades and
additions. A new set of cases will be created
from the Study cases by adding the system
improvement projects, these will be called the
Study+Upgrade cases. The load flow analysis,
including contingencies, will be repeated with
this set of cases to ensure that all the previously
identified constraints were addressed and that
new ones were not created. The ultimate load
serving capability will also be determined with
the system improvement projects incorporated.
The type of system improvement projects to
enhance load service and reliability in the region
may include:
Increasing capacity through new
substations/transformers/circuits
Voltage conversion
Area level voltage conversions (often
all circuits originating from a single
substation)
❑ Circuit level voltage conversions
Partial circuit or subsection voltage
conversions (reconfiguration + conversion,
or utilizing step-up transformers)
rr New line devices (capacitor banks,
regulators, reclosers)
■ Reconductoring
► Phase balancing
■ Creating circuit ties
■ Distribution automation reconfiguration
schemes
Future load growth will be allocated in the
circuits to consider the growth in the areas.
Economic analysis will be conducted for the
most feasible plan after discussion and feedback
from DME. Throughout the planning and
scenario development, Burns & McDonnell team
will work with DME to clarify any issues, verify
assumptions, and validate results.
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CIP Development and Review
BMcD will provide a draft of detailed report of
the analysis. Burns & McDonnell will coordinate
with DME to review the draft and present the
summary of the planning and analysis. Once
DME finalizes the draft, Burns & McDonnell will
support DME to draft Long -Range Plan including
recommendations from analysis and the cost
estimates. Then, Burns & McDonnell will work
together with DME to draft 10 -year Capital
Improvement Plan to perform engineering
and economic analysis. Burns & McDonnell will
present the final study results to DME.
Throughout the entire project, Burns &
McDonnell will have a frequent checkpoint with
DME to clarify any issues and provide status
update on the project process.
System Coordination Studies
The accommodation of DERs, EVs and Solar
generation in the long term pose a variety
of challenges, especially around load dense
urbanized distribution circuits, as well as
long distance rural circuits that are slated
to accommodate utility scale inverter -
based generation. Typical challenges around
technology integration such as the above
include:
► Protection reduction of reach due to fault
contribution from aggregated inverter -based
generation or commercial scale synchronous
generation
► Unsynchronized reclosing
► Sympathetic tripping
Burns & McDonnell will review DME's protection
settings and protection schemes to evaluate
system preparedness in addressing faults. We
will review the following as part of this project
(not limited to):
► Results from solar hosting capacity analysis
to identify vulnerable locations and periods
that impact system protection.
► Review existing relay settings and protection
schemes for circuits that are slated to be
most impacted.
► Review of Thevenin equivalent databases
for distribution models. Often, this impacts
protection studies as databases maybe
outdated. We will work with DME to address
missing/outdated protection data to re-
evaluate the need for updated settings.
The main objective of the relay coordination
studies is to improve sectionalizing and device
coordination which subsequently reduces the
impact of electrical outages on DME's system. To
reduce transients, momentaries, and the extent
of outages (which also reduces operations and
maintenance costs), Burns & McDonnell will
develop data -driven recommendations to place
new sectionalizing devices and modify existing
devices.
Recloser Placement
Reclosers will be used for sectionalizing faults
and restoring customers as well as protecting
large radial loads. Reclosers will be used to
break each circuit into functional "pods". Each
pod should have roughly the same number of
customers, overhead line exposure and load.
Engineering judgment will be used to choose
the best locations for these devices; however,
street accessibility, future circuit reconfiguration,
and high priority customers will affect recloser
placement. Pods will also be evaluated for
distribution automation throw over schemes and
adjusted as necessary. Large radials and radial
loads will be evaluated for recloser placement
because of the potential operational savings and
benefit of having a SCADA enabled device in the
area.
Protection Coordination
The overcurrent protective device settings
will be designed to have adequate sensitivity
to detect and quickly interrupt the available
fault current on all portions of their respective
protection zones, while also being high enough
not to operate during maximum loading
conditions. Where possible, adjacent devices
should coordinate with each other throughout
the applicable range of available fault current.
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The coordination analysis will consist of creating
relay settings for reclosers and plotting device's
Time Current Characteristic (TCC) curve on a
time vs. current logarithmic graph to assess the
fault response. In addition to recommending
new devices, existing fuses and reclosers will be
evaluated and modified as necessary to ensure
the cohesive operation of protective devices.
Relay Settings File
As circuit models are analyzed, protective device
settings will be evaluated at various locations
for proper coordination and confirmation of
expected operation. Once device settings
(pickup, curve type, time delay, time adder, etc.)
have been determined, device settings will be
exported from the study files to tabular formats.
Exported device settings will then populate
the appropriate relay setting file for future
deployment into the field controller.
Constructability Review
Engineering judgment will be used to choose
the most ideal locations for these devices;
however, street accessibility, future feeder
reconfiguration, and high priority customers will
affect recloser placement. Reclosers will also be
evaluated for distribution automation throw over
schemes and adjusted as necessary.
Reporting
Regardless of the study we engage on with
DME, we agree to deliver on the following:
■ Periodic status report that includes:
► Study plan for review and approval
► Outstanding information needs
► General updates
► Action items
■ Anticipated completion date
Final report outlining the study assumptions,
methodology, proposed fault level mitigation
measures, results, high level cost estimates,
and study conclusions.
All study cases, including updated power
flow and short circuit cases and contingency
files.
Deliverables
Burns & McDonnell will thoroughly document
the results of the planning analysis in an agreed
upon format that efficiently describes the details
of each recommendation textually, visually,
and in tabular formats for effective handoff to
engineering, procurement, and construction
teams for implementation. The deliverables will
include planning onelines, equipment change
lists, coordination reports, memorandums,
TCC curves, relay settings files, and annotated
Synergi models.
Develop Planning Analysis Automation
and Scripts
Our team will develop automation scripts
and data validations with Synergy that can
significantly reduce effort to prepare and
execute model analysis and simulations. Utilizing
custom coordination reports, DME can quickly
confirm proper device coordination is achieved
throughout the range of available fault current
and that devices are sized adequately based
on the full load current. These scrips will be
provided to DME upon completion of the study.
Review Cost/Benefit Analysis
Burns & McDonnell has prepared for our clients
per project cost benefit analysis for distribution
automation and smart grid initiatives. We
have a long track record of creating and
customizing cost/benefit analysis approaches to
fit individual client needs and strategy drivers.
Burns & McDonnell can bring that industry -wide
perspective and experience of tailoring cost/
benefit analysis to the review of the existing
DME cost benefit analysis and can be a thought
partner on future cost/benefit analysis.
Distribution Design
Burns & McDonnell has a team of distribution
engineers and designers with experience
working with electric utilities across the nation
to complete designs of varying scope and
complexity. Our familiarity with the different
aspects and steps of project execution help
drive our desire to make our clients successful.
Burns & McDonnell has long been focused on
a holistic distribution design approach. Our
planning and design teams are accustomed to
working closely with one another to develop
solutions that work both electrically and in the
real world. Our planners understand distribution
design, and our designers understand planning
constraints, and this shared knowledge between
the teams produces better, faster results.
Our team has the experience and knowledge to
execute projects of all types, from simple single
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pole replacements to complete circuit builds and
more. These skills include but are not limited to
the following.
■ Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
■ Cable pulling calculations
► Conductor sizing
■ Cost estimation
■ Distribution automation (DA)
► Industry codes - NESC / NEC
■ OH & UG distribution design
► Permitting
► Pole loading analysis
► ROW, easements, and land acquisition
Transformer sizing
Some utility programs we have worked with
are ArcGIS/ArcFM, AEGIS, Maximo, SAP, and
DDS, along with design tools such as O -Calc,
SPIDAcalc, PoleForeman, PLS-CADD and PLS -
POLE, among others.
Should the need arise, Burns & McDonnell also
has the capability to provide soil analysis and
foundation design typical to many transmission
line projects. We have an extensive team of
engineering resources specializing in civil/
structural design who can perform all types of
analyses and develop installation specifications
for non-standard applications. These resources
can be called upon for any design work that falls
outside of standard distribution pole analysis.
Permitting can be a challenging facet to any
project. Our local team routinely works with
permitting authorities, such as TxDOT, the
City of Denton, DART, railroads, DCTA, and
environmental agencies, getting to know their
submission process and requirements, and
securing the permits required to construct
the projects. When needed, we have CAD
resources available to create site plans, profile
drawings, elevation sketches, traffic plans, or
other drawings. In addition to interacting with
regulatory agencies, we also frequently interface
with the public and customers in both technical
and non-technical settings, such as conferences
and public meeting.
To support the surveying needs of the projects,
Burns & McDonnell will partner with surveying
firms we have relationships with, such as SAM,
Gorrondona & Associates, and Sempco. They
will provide obstacle and topographic surveys,
easement boundary determinations, and staking
when precision is required. Burns & McDonnell's
engineers and designers will stake pole and guy
locations when appropriate. Burns & McDonnell
will also acquire permission to survey and
provide necessary information to DME when
legal efforts are needed.
The importance of strong project management
and effective communication to a successful
project cannot be understated. Burns &
McDonnell believes in close coordination and
responsive communication with our clients, both
in person and virtually. We provide periodic
updates on our projects that are thorough and
transparent.
Our firm currently has over 430 Texas licensed
professional engineers with over half of them
residing in our Texas offices, who can review and
seal drawings for the Denton Municipal Electric
Burns & McDonnell has recently provided
distribution design services to the following
clients.
► American Electric Power (AEP)
► Bandera Electric Coop
■ Big Country Electric Coop
■ Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)
■ DTE Energy
► Duquesne Light Company (DLC)
■ Entergy
► First Energy
■ Hawaii Electric Coop (HECO)
■ Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)
■ Oncor Electric
► Potomac Electric Power Co. (Pepco)
■ San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
■ Southern California Edison (SCE)
Electric Construction Standards,
Material Standards and
Specifications
Burns & McDonnell understands that properly
designed and up-to-date distribution standards
are key to maintaining, upgrading, and building
the distribution grid. To this end, standards
and specifications need periodic updating to
account for new technologies, the current codes,
and industry best practices.
Our team has experience working with a
variety of electric utilities to develop, update,
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and maintain distribution construction
standards, along with material standards and
specifications. In some instances, our clients
have very targeted needs in this space - they
may be updating standards to reflect a new
piece of distribution automation equipment.
Other times, we are engaged to help our clients
with a comprehensive evaluation of all existing
standards - reviewing and comparing against
industry practices, prioritizing needs, and then
helping with the actual execution of the updates.
Burns & McDonnell uses a holistic and
collaborative approach to standards and
specifications development that includes
a focus on maintainability, constructability,
safety, cost, and compatibility with the clients'
existing system. Our experience in industry
studies, service on industry committees, vendor
relationships, and network of over 2,400 T&D
professionals makes Burns & McDonnell uniquely
qualified to develop, maintain, and implement
standards and specifications.
Inspection Services
Burns & McDonnell considers site inspections
to be an integral part of the design process,
used to verify conformance to standards,
performance of assets, and identify potential
issues. Our team of engineers and designers
have extensive experience conducting field
inspections throughout the project life cycle.
Additionally, our use of technology allows for
increased efficiency and added value.
During inspections our team routinely uses high-
definition cameras, drones, and ArcGIS Collector
to collect images, map locations, and take notes
during site visits, which become available in real-
time to anyone with access. Custom checklists
can be developed based on DME's desired
information or the type of inspection.
Inspections for overhead distribution typically
include but is not limited to the following.
L, Captured images of each pole, device/
equipment, and conductors
Presence of foreign attachments
> Notes regarding construction conformance
to standards
Notes on visible defects and asset health
concerns of poles, hardware, and conductors
I, Information on equipment, such as
transformers, capacitors, reclosers, voltage
regulators, fault current indicators, etc.
Inspections for underground scopes of work
include manhole inspections, if necessary, and
information on the underground equipment.
Burns & McDonnell has also supported our Texas
clients throughout different aspects related to
the Texas House Bill HB4150. Inspections for
this would utilize similar methods previously
discussed, in addition to either ground survey
or LiDAR to verify NESC clearances. Our
knowledge of the legislation allows us to provide
trainings as need as well.
In addition to Burns & McDonnell's experience,
we can leverage our relationships with
subconsultants to provide specific services, such
as surveying, thermal inspections, hardware
tagging, pole condition testing, and drone
inspections. The use of subconsultants will
depend on size of scope, schedule, and what
would provide the best value for DME.
SAM, LLC
■ Gorrondona & Associates, Inc.
► Davey Tree
► Osmose Utility Services, Inc.
► Others
Operational Technology
Assessment of Existing Systems &
Technology
When assessing strategic IT/OT system
modernization investments, we would apply
our REST (Regulatory, Economic, Social,
Technology) methodology to assess the broad
external factors of the associated industry as
it relates to DME's utility landscape and as it
relates to other company profiles:
1. Regulatory: Public sector agencies current
or proposed policies and regulations (i.e.,
tariffs, incentives) can influence and/or
determine market outcomes.
2. Economic: The primary economic forces that
will likely have significant impact on success
and profitability including deployment costs,
market values and access to capital.
3. Social: The social impact on the communities
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emissions, customer sentiment and
k Communication Networks
community interests.
(fiber, wireless, microwave, transport,
4, Technological: The technological analysis SCADA, FAN, etc.)
incorporates factors such as advancements L V Operational Management
and developments in technologies that may
change in both the near future as well as (ADMX + DERMS + etc.)
down the road.
Further, technology investments are not
siloed investment decisions, but instead
have many organizational and operational
impacts. We have identified five domains of
grid technology modernization. We suggest a
series of workshops to develop a technology
modernization roadmap and align the roadmap
with the larger organizational modernization
objectives. After the roadmap development,
we will work with DME to assess specific
technologies and their implementation on the
DME distribution system.
Strong Coordination across Distribution &
Technology domains are some keys to Grid
Evolution
Asset & Operational Data
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Navigating through Lack of Data
As standard practice, our Strategy and Review
will include a data review and gap assessment.
The review includes an assessment of DME's
core information system including:
■ GIS and other Asset Register datasets
■ Outage Management System (OMS) and
customer impact
■ Asset Condition Information (power
transformers, breakers, poles, etc.)
Customer information system and OMS
Circuit Models
We have developed a structured process using
our Data Ingestion Cleansing Engine that
is part of our AssetLens solution to quickly
evaluate data completeness and accuracy
to include connectivity between data sets.
We have developed a range of various data
cleansers to automate clean-up where possible.
These cleansers utilize the electrical and
physical connective to gap file information
where possible. Our team includes experts
in Geographical Information Systems to
leverage geospatial analytics to gap fill where
appropriate. Additionally, we have leverage
circuit models scripts using Python to cleanse
data using automation.
Where the connectivity and hierarchies are
incomplete we have developed a range of
approaches using property accounting records
your system experience to fill out necessaries
data completeness gaps. This includes
structured and cost-effective process to extract
needed information from system maps and
one -line diagrams. We have built our solutions
to be flexible for the range of data quality
issues typical utility data sets. In other words,
our solutions can still be leveraged to provide
value even when data quality issues exist. In
developing data -driven investment plans for
nearly 15 electric utilities for over $10 billion in
capital, we have yet to come across data quality
issues that preclude the use of our investment
planning offerings.
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Corporate /Physical Security
Physical Security design considerations will
be established based on I/IoT research and
workshops. The considerations will include the
communication to the appropriate sensors such
as network cameras, access control devices
and headend components, intrusion detection
devices, and other protection sensors.
At a high level, our physical security consulting
projects follow a methodology that uses
the basic flow of gather, document, assess,
recommend/evaluate, and implement. The
methodology for each project is customized
based on the specific circumstances of each
engagement. Our team of physical security
professionals apply proven methodologies to
help you identify the threats faced by your
organization, evaluate your risks and develop
mitigation strategies using sound security
principles. Our application of "protection in
depth" strategies create concentric layers of
security measures designed to deter threats,
detect nefarious activity, delay attempted
breaches in security, and allow your organization
to respond appropriately to incidents.
Gather
Implement Da��rient
We will take into consideration choices in design,
features, implementation, testing, configuration
and maintenance for each sensor. Our guidance
will be built upon physical security principles,
our internal expertise, and the significant body
of knowledge and standards that either already
exist or are emerging in the industry.
1/IoT Initiatives
When considering I/IoT devices in the T&D
space, and specifically sensors, the choice
of what to monitor, control, report on, and
analyze can seem daunting. We understand the
difference between monitoring line currents,
voltages, differentials, impedance changes, and
transients on hundreds of lines is a uniquely
different endeavor than real-time monitoring
of hundreds -of -thousands of pole sensors
reporting on tilt, sway, and degradation across
the distribution network. Given the amount
of assets in T&D, the next generation of T&D
sensors severely ramps up the volume of
potential data, requiring large-scale planning
and design of the communications network that
which will transport it.
While we understand the world of traditional
and next generation T&D sensors, our value is
found in guiding DME through the T&D sensor
marketplace with the following variables in mind:
P, Understanding the value and cost of adding
control, above and beyond monitoring, to
your sensor network
Specifying technical components within
the sensor options to ensure appropriate
temperature ratings, battery life, and
reliability
Capturing the requirements of the end user
of the sensor data to ensure the appropriate
investment made so DME can effectively
choose sensors that simply report state
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changes or sensors that report trends over
time via near constant communications
■ Leverage the big picture of volume,
throughput, latency and many other factors
to appropriately prepare, design, and enable
a field area network capable of reliable
communications across the system.
Adapting to Change
The pace of innovation, technology and software
capabilities has shortened the lifetime of state-
of-the-art software systems. Replacing software
systems every two and half years might be
reasonable for a technology company, but
simply unreasonable in most other industries.
At the same time, you want to capitalize on
technology advancements and not be saddled
10 -plus years with systems that prohibit future
enhancements in line with the evolution of
technology.
We apply several different strategies to help
systems adapt to change over their service life:
► Build loosely coupled systems — This design
pattern implies that system components
have little or no knowledge of the other
components. Enabling each component to
be replaced, updated or redesigned without
impacting the entire system.
► Use event -driven messaging — Designing for
event -driven messaging allows systems to
be integrated or enable new capabilities over
the life of the environment.
■ DevOps — Many software systems are
upgraded infrequently because of the
expense and organizational pain. Using a
modern development pipeline and a DevOps
culture ensures that applications can be
updated frequently and inexpensively.
Additional Services
Generation Interconnection Studies
Over the last decade, Burns & McDonnell has
collaborated with various utilities to facilitate
the interconnection of distributed generation
and utility -scale renewable energy. We have
supported utilities in interpreting net metering
mandates to enable the integration of export -
based distributed generation as well as the
interconnection of non -export -based generation
for customers seeking to reduce their grid
dependency.
Objective
The objective of each DG Interconnection
study is to identify potential adverse impacts
that would result from the interconnection.
Burns & McDonnell identifies improvements
needed to the utility client's system or DG
facility to mitigate potential adverse impacts
including appropriate mitigation solutions for
the customer. Burns & McDonnell conducts all
analyses in compliance with industry regulations,
client's operating standards, and relevant IEEE
Standards including IEEE 1547 and IEEE 519
standards.
Studies
After performing the necessary model
validation and cleanup tasks, Burns & McDonnell
incorporates the interconnecting DG system
using parameters specified in the DG application
documentation such as proposed installation
with ratings, configurations, and datasheets of
all equipment being used. To identify criteria
exceptions attributed to the interconnection
of the DG project, load flow, short circuit,
protection, voltage flicker, islanding, transient,
effective grounding, and harmonics analyses
are performed to compare system performance
both with and without the interconnection of the
DG project.
Based on the constraints identified in the
analysis, potential system improvement options
are developed to alleviate the violations.
Burns & McDonnell provides mitigation
recommendations with a detailed summary
of system improvements, including the
categories which triggered the mitigation
recommendations, and preliminary cost
estimates for the facility upgrades and additions
required for the interconnection of the DG
project. Burns & McDonnell works closely with
the utility client to develop additional mitigation
strategies as they evolve.
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The following figure illustrates our typical
methodology for interconnection analysis.
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While studies such as Islanding, Transient, Flicker
and Harmonic analysis may only be applicable
for special cases, we have an experienced team
of planning engineers ready to support DME in
these types of studies.
Interconnection Process Management
In addition to performing DG Interconnection
studies, Burns & McDonnell has partnered with
vendors and clients to create the business
processes for interconnection applications.
If desired, Burns & McDonnell will work with
DME to review and prepare DG Interconnection
manuals, setup queue process management, and
determine screening and criteria parameters.
Non -wire alternatives (NWA)
evaluation
Our team has robust experience in evaluating
system analysis and capital project planning
scenarios to identify Non -Wires Alternatives
(NWA). Our range of experience in NWAs
include battery storage, distributed
generation, and related programs such as
Volt-Var Optimization (VVO), Conservation
Voltage Reduction (CVR), and demand side
management programs. Our typical approach
includes looking at DME's system areas that are
either currently impacted or most vulnerable to
future impacts due load and DER growth. The
following figure illustrates our typical approach
in evaluating study scenarios and their potential
NWA solutions.
We define feasible solutions as those that last
longer, provide resilience and reliability, and
are the most cost-effective. At the core, our
objective is to evaluate the most appropriate
and cost-effective solution for DME. To achieve
that, we suggest the consideration of hybrid
solutions that include both wires and non -
wires solutions. Additionally, regardless of the
category designation of a solution (traditional
wires vs non -wires), solutions can be a flexible
combination of different technologies, and
deployments alternatives. For example, if the
need is to have distributed generation, but no
land is viable for deployment, the project will
assume potential rooftop generation or the
lowest cost ground -mounted generation.
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Following are the NWA solutions that Burns &
McDonnell has experience evaluating:
► Distributed Generation such as rooftop solar,
residential storage, and wind
Distributed storage at various key load areas
in a circuit
► Conservation voltage reduction (CVR) and/
or Volt-Var Optimization (VVO)
► Changes in protection schemes with and
without new equipment
► Demand Response programs/Demand Side
Management
► Partial or full microgrid
► Additional power quality equipment such as
capacitor banks, reactors, and filters
We have an experienced team ready to perform
a business case for each NWA. This includes
considering life -cycle costs that include risks
for each potential solution. Our final report
will include details on potential solutions with
associated design and construction costs.
Distribution Operations Support
Distribution Operations Support is a critical,
yet difficult, component of distribution
planning. Our Burns & McDonnell team was
recently tasked with determining why a circuit
exhibited an unexpected voltage rise on one
phase of a three-phase circuit. While there
are various possible explanations for this, the
team suspected induced voltage as the cause
because the line was underbuilt for a portion
of a 138 kV transmission system. Visually, the
issue was obscured by topological constraints,
but models and photographic evidence
indicated that the lines were built too closely
together. This is an example of a case in which
our team encountered power quality issues on
distribution networks. System outages, power
quality difficulties, and equipment failures
are all examples of operations support issues
that require more than a model to resolve.
Often, expertise is critical in identifying false
signals and confirming the appropriate level of
operations support.
Industry Leading Expertise
Our industry experts have gained knowledge
about distribution operations through industry
standards working groups, EPRI initiatives,
conferences such as DistribuTECH, and decades
of experience working with utilities throughout
North America. This provides critical context for
DME. For instance, from comprehending how
fault interrupters might aid in the prevention
of wildfires to managing photovoltaic (PV) on
circuits, our staff can provide immediate insight
and support that minimizes guesswork or costly
trial and error runs.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Burns & McDonnell has prepared operational
procedures, contingency plans, and emergency
plans. Our team members are now reviewing and
suggesting improvements to all three types of
DME documents as part of the interconnection
work at DME and are concentrating their efforts
on addressing power quality issues. Standards
are critical to both operation and construction.
Distribution Operations includes the physical
operation of manual equipment and getting the
system running again after a disturbance. With
the right standards (and supporting procedures)
a system is not just safer for personnel in the
field, but much faster to restore, and in some
cases much of the restoration can be automated.
Our team is committed to reviewing DME's
existing operating procedures and standards,
and to provide subject matter expertise to
address gaps and vulnerabilities.
Vendor Selection Support
Burns & McDonnell has worked with over a
dozen utilities in the previous year to develop
bid specifications, request for proposals, and
other procurement material. From fun and
challenging requirements such as trailer -
mounted batteries to technically demanding
requirements such as the requirement for filters
to minimize circuit harmonics, our team has
experience with a broad range of procurement
activities. Additionally, our team collaborated
with our partner utilities to reduce the number
of field construction standards, resulting in
simplification of the supply chain while allowing
for the growth of stocking levels for SKUs
over time. For example, modular substation
designs for ComEd in Chicago have reduced
the footprint of the substation and reduced the
time required to install it to less than 90 days
from the first shovel to final commissioning, all
while increasing the substation's visibility to the
operator through a Distribution Management
System (DMS). Our team has also been
responsible for developing bid requirements
for ADMS, DERMS, DRMS, OMS, and other
operational technology systems for our utility
clients.
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Technical Peer Review
For other clients, and industry committees,
we regularly develop and administer classes
or other training on a variety of topics ranging
from industry best practices to lessons learned
by early adopters to upcoming legislation and
its potential impacts. Additionally, we are often
chosen to serve as independent 3rd party
reviewers (even for work executed by one of
our competitors). We can confidently do this
efficiently and without bias.
Our proposed team has over combined years
of experience and has strategically positioned
themselves as industry thought leaders,
supplementary to their roles on projects. Doug
Houseman, for instance, authored significant
portions of the IEEE's GridVision 2050, DOE's
QER, and CEATI's Distribution Utility Technology
Roadmap.
Regulatory Filings
Our team helps electric utilities establish
plans that can help transition the electric
grid to meet increasing consumer demands
for increased reliability, distributed energy
resources, energy efficiency and other new
grid technologies. We develop solutions and
business cases and perform studies to address
the local regulatory environment, financial
conditions, near-term objectives, and long-term
performance goals. Each utility's regulatory and
operational environment is unique, so our team
develop customized solutions and appropriate,
actionable plans. The plans may identify and
prioritize holistic projects that can improve the
electric grid's reliability and resiliency. Projects
could include new or upgraded distribution
circuits, new technology applications, or
improvements to vegetation management
practices.
Burns & McDonnell has supported numerous
utilities with various regulatory filings and
testimony support before utility commissions or
other regulatory bodies and courts. Our project
team has experience testifying on depreciation,
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN),
integrated resource planning, decommissioning,
property tax assessments, and other subjects
before several state public service commissions
and courts. The visual below shows Burns
& McDonnell's recent experience providing
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Schedule of Hourly Professional Service Billing Rates
Personnel
Classification
personnel Role Minimum Qualifications
Hourly
Classification
Level
Drafting or Detailing Drafting experience in engineering field.
Rate
BMI CADD
1
(BMI - Burns & McDonnell Experience ranging from less than 1 year
$65.00
India Pvt. Ltd.) to 15 years of progressive drafting
experience.
Designing
Design experience in engineering field.
BMI Design
2
(BMI - Burns & McDonnell
Experience ranging from less than 1 year
$85.00
India Pvt. Ltd.)
to 20 years of progressive designing
experience.
3
Administrative I
High School diploma/GED.
$59.00
Administrative*
4
Administrative II
High School diploma/GED and 3 years of
$65.00
experience.
5
Drafting Technician I
High School diploma/GED.
$74.00
Drafting
6
Drafting Technician II
High School diploma/GED and 1 year of
$79.00
Technician*
experience, or 3 years of experience.
7
Drafting Technician III
High School diploma/GED and 3 years of
$89.00
experience, or 5 years of experience.
8
Technician I
Bachelor's or associate degree.
$99.00
9
Technician II
Bachelor's or associate degree and 2 year
$114.00
Technician*
of experience, or 4 years of experience.
Bachelor's or associate degree and 4
10
Technician III
years of experience, or 6 years of
$124.00
experience.
Bachelor's or associate degree and 6
11
Project Technician I
years of experience, or 8 years of
$139.00
experience.
Project
Bachelor's or associate degree and 8
Technician*
12
Project Technician II
years of experience, or 10 years of
$154.00
experience.
Bachelor's or associate degree and 10
13
Project Technician III
years of experience, or 12 years of
$169.00
experience.
14
Design Engineer I
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or 2
$122.00
years of distribution experience.
Design
Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2
15
Design Engineer II
years of experience, or 4 years of
$137.00
distribution experience.
16
Consultant I
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
$136.00
Consultant
17
Consultant II
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$163.00
engineering and 1 year of experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4
18
Project Engineer I
years of experience, or 6 years of
$152.00
Project
distribution experience.
Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6
19
Project Engineer II
years of experience, or 8 years of
$167.00
distribution experience.
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NOTE(S)
1. Project time spent by corporate officers will be billed at the Grade 29 rate plus 20 percent.
2. For any nonexempt personnel in positions marked with an asterisk (*), overtime will be billed at 1.5 times the
hourly labor billing rates shown.
3. For outside expenses incurred by Burns & McDonnell, such as authorized travel and subsistence, and for services
rendered by others such as subcontractors, the client shall pay the cost to Burns & McDonnell plus 10%.
4. A charge will be applied at a rate of $9.95 per labor hour for technology usage, software, hardware, printing &
reprographics, shipping, and telecommunications. Specialty items are not included in the technology charge.
5. Monthly invoices will be submitted for payment covering services and expenses during the preceding month.
Invoices are due upon receipt. A late payment charge of 1.5% per month will be added to all amounts not paid
within 30 days of the invoice date.
6. The services of contract/agency and/or any personnel of a Burns & McDonnell subsidiary or affiliate shall be billed
to Owner according to the rate sheet as if such personnel is a direct employee of Burns & McDonnell.
7. The rates shown above are effective for services through December 31, 2022, and are subject to revision
thereafter.
To meet staffing demands and avoid swings in its permanent labor force caused by hiring and firing,
Burns & McDonnell may engage temporary staffing agencies or obtain assistance from its affiliates and
subsidiaries including, without limitation Burns & McDonnell International Inc. ("Labor Sources") to fulfill
Supplier's performance obligations under this Agreement. The Parties agree that contracts, purchase
orders or similar agreements between Burns & McDonnell and any Labor Sources are not subcontracts
as that term is used in this Article.
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Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8
20
Senior Engineer I
years of experience, or 10 years of
$182.00
Senior
distribution experience.
Engineer
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10
21
Senior Engineer II
years of experience, or 12 years of
$197.00
distribution experience.
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of
22
Project Manager I
experience, or 8 years of distribution
$178.00
Project
experience.
Manager
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of
23
Project Manager II
experience, or 10 years of distribution
$185.00
experience.
24
Consultant III
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$188.00
Senior
engineering and 3 years of experience.
Consultant
25
Consultant IV
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$204.00
engineering and 5 years of experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12
Principal
26
Principal Engineer
years of experience, or 14 years of
$199.00
distribution experience.
27
Consultant V
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$227,00
engineering and 7 years of experience.
Associate
28
Consultant VI
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$253.00
Consultant
engineering and 9 years of experience.
29
Consultant VII
Bachelor's or an Advanced degree in
$260.00
engineering and 11 years of experience.
NOTE(S)
1. Project time spent by corporate officers will be billed at the Grade 29 rate plus 20 percent.
2. For any nonexempt personnel in positions marked with an asterisk (*), overtime will be billed at 1.5 times the
hourly labor billing rates shown.
3. For outside expenses incurred by Burns & McDonnell, such as authorized travel and subsistence, and for services
rendered by others such as subcontractors, the client shall pay the cost to Burns & McDonnell plus 10%.
4. A charge will be applied at a rate of $9.95 per labor hour for technology usage, software, hardware, printing &
reprographics, shipping, and telecommunications. Specialty items are not included in the technology charge.
5. Monthly invoices will be submitted for payment covering services and expenses during the preceding month.
Invoices are due upon receipt. A late payment charge of 1.5% per month will be added to all amounts not paid
within 30 days of the invoice date.
6. The services of contract/agency and/or any personnel of a Burns & McDonnell subsidiary or affiliate shall be billed
to Owner according to the rate sheet as if such personnel is a direct employee of Burns & McDonnell.
7. The rates shown above are effective for services through December 31, 2022, and are subject to revision
thereafter.
To meet staffing demands and avoid swings in its permanent labor force caused by hiring and firing,
Burns & McDonnell may engage temporary staffing agencies or obtain assistance from its affiliates and
subsidiaries including, without limitation Burns & McDonnell International Inc. ("Labor Sources") to fulfill
Supplier's performance obligations under this Agreement. The Parties agree that contracts, purchase
orders or similar agreements between Burns & McDonnell and any Labor Sources are not subcontracts
as that term is used in this Article.
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ATTACHMENT D
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE - FORM CIQ
For vendor 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).
By law this questionnaire 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 vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a
misdemeanor.
I Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2 � —
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. B
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7°i business day after the
date on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information in this section is being disclosed.
Scott Clark, PE, CEM
Name of 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 176.001(1-a), Local Government Code. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes W1 No
B. Is the vendor 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?
0 Yes Ez 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 �21 No
D. Describe each employment or business and family relationship with the local government officer named in this section.
41 EZ
I have no Conflict of Interest to disclose.
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Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date