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SC-1 IPC'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.....................................................................................1
SC-2 GENERAL SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF WORK.............................................................................1
SC-3 MILESTONES...........................................................................................................................1
SC-4 OUTAGE/SWITCHING SCHEDULING........................................................................................1
SC-5 CLEARANCES...........................................................................................................................2
SC-6 WORKING HOURS AND RESTRICTIONS...................................................................................2
SC-7 CAMPS AND CONVENIENCES..................................................................................................2
SC-8 UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................2
SC-9 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................2
SC-10 PERMITTING ...........................................................................................................................3
SC-11 MATERIALS TESTING...............................................................................................................3
SC-12 OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................3
SC-13 IPC FURNISHED MATERIALS....................................................................................................4
SC-14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS..................................................................................6
SC-15 REMOVALS/SALVAGE MATERIALS..........................................................................................6
SC-16 INVOICES.................................................................................................................................6
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SC-1 IPC'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
A. The IPAR for the Project shall be Ed Kosydar through Project completion unless IPC provides written notice
to Contractor designating another IPAR.
SC-2 GENERAL SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF WORK
A. Contractor's general scope of Work includes,but is not limited to,the following:
Transmission Work Order# 27631139: Line 902 rebuild Work from Rattlesnake substation (`RTSN") to
DRAM substation("DRAM") (approximately 36 miles). Line 902 is a 230kV transmission line consisting of
2-pole (TSH ) and 3 pole (TSD, TSDT, &TSAH) structures. All structures consist of LD embedded poles.
Over half of the existing structures in the RTSN-DRAM line section are steel and do not need to be replaced.
1. Replace 127 structures:
a. 2-pole (TSH - 108 each) and 3 pole (TSD - 17 each, TSDT - 1 each, & TSAH - 1 each)
structures
2. Replacesingle conductor 715 ASCR"Starling"with bundled 795 ASCR"Tern"
3. Install 96 count OPGW.
4. Road/Site restoration and reseeding work as required by the BLM
B. IPC or its agents will complete the following Work on this Project:
1. IPC will provide the line outage switching and construction inspection.
2. IPC will provide construction staking
3. IPC will provide the seed for the Contractor.
4. Permitting
S. Customer coordination
C. Contractor's scope of Work is more fully set forth in Exhibit B and other Contract Documents.
SC-3 MILESTONES
1. None
SC-4 OUTAGE/SWITCHING SCHEDULING
A. Line Outages/Switching- IPC has reserved the pending outage window(s) listed below to complete all
applicable Work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor shall submit to IPAR details of all Contractor
switching requests:i)for all transmission Work,a minimum of 35 days prior to the desired switching date;
and ii) for all distribution Work, a minimum of 15 days prior to the desired switching date,to obtain the
confirmed outage/switching window(s) for the Work. Failure by Contractor to notify IPAR in accordance
with these time periods may result in the unavailability of an outage and will be considered a delay of the
Work caused by Contractor.
1. DRAM-RTSN Line Outage Information:
Days TSH TSD TSDT TSAH
3/21/2024-6/17/2024 89 58 9 1 0
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B. Contractor shall notify IPC a minimum of 24-hours in advance of any cancellation of Work to be performed
during any planned outage scheduled pursuant to this Section SC-4.
C. Contractor shall use IPC's radio communication system to communicate with IPC's dispatchers, when
applicable.
SC-5 CLEARANCES
A. Contractor shall obtain a clearance in accordance with OSHA's requirements for working clearances and
best utility work practices prior to commencing any applicable Work.
B. Contractor shall obtain all clearances as follows:
1. For distribution clearances(69kV and below),Contractor shall contact IPC Regional Dispatch
at 208-388-5175.
2. For transmission clearances(138kV and above),Contractor shall contact IPC System Dispatch
at 208-388-2861.
C. Contractor shall contact the applicable IPC Dispatch listed above to release Contractor's clearance upon
completion of applicable clearance Work.
D. Contractor's representative to whom the applicable clearance was issued shall be on site while all Work
under the clearance is being performed.
SC-6 WORKING HOURS AND RESTRICTIONS
A. Construction activities may occur Monday-Friday from sunrise to sunset. Work on Saturdays,Sundays,
and IPC-observed holidays requires pre-approval from the IPAR.
B. Where night Work is approved, sufficient light shall be provided by the Contractor to safeguard the
workers and the public,and to allow adequate facilities for properly placing and inspecting the Work.
C. Work being performed during the months of May-October may require additional wildfire prevention
requirements.If such requirements are applicable to the Work,in IPC's sole discretion,IPC will provide to
Contractor the most current version of IPC's Wildlife Mitigation Plan and Supplemental Fire Mitigation
Terms prior to commencement of the Work.In all such cases,Contractor agrees to comply with all terms
and conditions set forth in these documents during performance of the Work under the Agreement.
SC-7 CAMPS AND CONVENIENCES
A. Unless otherwise approved in advance by IPC,neither the Contractor nor subcontractors or vendors will
be allowed to camp on-site.All housing shall be provided by the Contractor off-site.
SC-8 UTILITIES
A. IPC will arrange for the following services at the Work site:
1. None
Utilities required for the Project that are not listed above shall be Contractor's responsibility.
SC-9 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
A. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations requiring
environmental and cultural protections necessary for completion of the Work.
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B. IPC included (as part of Exhibit B to the Agreement) an Environmental and Cultural Protections
Requirement Summary("Summary").The Summary contains a high-level overview of the environmental
and cultural protections required for the Work. The Summary is not exhaustive and in no way,relieves the
Contractor of its obligations to fully review and comply with all environmental requirements and necessary
permits(further discussed in SC-10 below).
C. In addition to the above requirements,during performance of the Work Contractor shall:
1. Maintain appropriate dust and air pollution abatement. Contractor is responsible for all costs
associated with the necessary abatement activities.Contractor's failure to control dust and/or
air pollution may result in temporary suspension of the Work,for which additional time will
not be granted. The Party responsible for unloading materials shall be responsible for any
abatement needed at the storage yard(s) during the material delivery timeframe (if
applicable).Following the delivery of all material Contractor is responsible for dust abatement
at the material storage yard,if necessary.
2. Ensure mud and dirt are kept off of the roadways;
3. Properly maintain equipment to ensure construction noise is within federal, state, and local
laws,ordinances and regulations.
SC-10 PERMITTING
A. Pursuant to Section 25 of the General Conditions, IPC has secured or will secure the permit(s),
environmental and non-environmental,listed in Exhibit G to the Project Construction Agreement("Exhibit
G Permits").The Exhibit G Permits are or will become part of this Agreement and Contractor shall comply
with all requirements found therein.
B. Permits required for the Project that are not listed in Exhibit G,including but not limited to traffic control
permits,shall be Contractor's sole responsibility to secure.
C. With respect to traffic control necessary for completion of the Work, Contractor is responsible for: i)
securing all traffic control permits, ii) implementing all necessary traffic control; iii) maintaining traffic
control plans,and iv)ensuring implementation of all traffic control safety.
SC-11 MATERIALS TESTING
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for engaging and scheduling the services of a testing agency to perform
material tests.The Contractor shall require the testing agency or laboratory to send one copy of the test
reports to IPAR.
SC-12 OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
A. Contractor's Authorized Representative shall have a working cellular and/or a mobile satellite phone or
other real-time communication method(s)for contacting IPC or emergency services at all times during the
Project.
B. Excess excavated materials, and all other types of construction debris may not be spoiled on-site.
Contractor must dispose all such material and debris off-site. Contractor is responsible for locating a
suitable site.
C. The use of a reach-lift Hyster on the right of way is at IPC's discretion.Contractor may request approval for
using the Hyster for specific strucures,but must receive approval from IPC prior to use.
D. Vehicles and Equipment used in the Work: Contractor and Subcontractor vehicles and equipment used in
the performance of the Work on IPC premises shall be in good running order without leaks and drips of
fluids.All such Contractor and Subcontractor vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in accordance
with the law and/or manufacturer and service records available upon request by IPC personnel. IPC
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reserves the right to inspect and reject Contractor and Subcontractor vehicles or equipment from entering
IPC property or the Work site if found leaking or non-conforming with applicable requirements.
Contractor,at its own expense,shall remove and replace any rejected vehicles or equipment with properly
running vehicles or equipment to continue performing the Work.In the event Contractor or Subcontractor
vehicles or equipment leak fluids at any IPC location,Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with
cleanup and restoration of the affected area. Contractor shall immediately stop the leak and secure a
method to remove the defective equipment from the IPC property or Work site. All Contractor and
Subcontractor motor vehicle operators shall have a current and valid CDL, medical card, and
endorsements,as required by law.Contractor shall promptly notify IPC of any spills.
E. Payment Schedule
1. Schedule of Values required(if required,attached as Exhibit F to Agreement)
F. Meetings
1. Pre-Construction. IPC may schedule and hold a pre-construction meeting approximately two
weeks prior to commencement of Work. The Contractor's Authorized Representative,
assigned project foreman, and approved subcontractors must attend the pre-construction
meeting. In addition, the Contractor's representative to whom any applicable Project
clearances are issued shall attend the pre-construction meeting.
2. Per Milestone. Contractor shall schedule and hold a meeting with the IPAR when Contractor
believes it has completed each Milestone.At this meeting,Contractor shall submit a Certificate
of Substantial Completion certifying completion of each Milestone achieved.
3. Substantial Completion. Contractor shall request a meeting with the IPAR when Contractor
deems Substantial Completion has occurred in accordance with Section GC-20.1 of the General
Conditions. At the meeting, Contractor shall certify/sign the Certificate of Substantial
Completion certifying that Contractor has achieved Substantial Completion of the Work.
Attendance at the meeting to discuss Substantial Completion is mandatory for the Contractor's
Authorized representative and the Project foreman.
4. Final Completion. Contractor shall request a meeting with the IPAR when Contractor deems
Final Completion has occurred in accordance with Section GC-21.2 of the General Conditions.
At this meeting,Contractor shall certify/sign the Notice of Final Completion.Attendance at the
meeting to discuss Final Completion is mandatory for the Contractor's Authorized
Representative and the Project foreman.
G. Final as-built drawings shall be provided to the IPAR:
1. The final as-built drawings, shall be submitted to IPC during the Substantial Completion
meeting. All other Record Documents shall be submitted to IPC at the Final Completion
meeting.
SC-13 IPC FURNISHED MATERIALS
A. IPC will supply the materials as provided in the Material Request/Bill of Materials list sections of the Design
Package,Drawings,and/or Technical Specifications,as applicable.
Contractor shall call(208)388-2073 and select"Option 1",a minimum of ten days in advance,to coordinate
receipt of any material.
Working from east to west,146 poles(68 structures from 1249A to 1412)will be delivered to the material
yard (see below) in December 2023 for the spring outage and 127 poles (59 structures from Str 1423 to
1525)will be delivered in June,2024. Contractor is responsible for unloading the steel pole delivery trucks.
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Poles will be delivered to the material yard behind the Orchard Substation located at 750 Desert Wind
Road, Boise, ID 83716, (Lat 43.367856, Long-115.958757). Materials will be placed in conex boxes and
delivered to the material yard behind Orchard Substation as well.
Contractor is responsbile for maintaining the staging yard for dust control, etc. once Work commences.
Contractor is also responsible for restoring the staging yard to the condition it was when Work
commenced.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for unloading all IPC-furnished materials,unless otherwise identified.
C. Contractor is responsible for providing a qualified storing location and magazine to store implodes. IPC
will meet the delivery truck at the Contractor's storage site to sign off on receiving the implodes and then
immediately complete the paperwork to transfer to the Contractor.
D. Contractor shall inspect IPC-furnished materials upon arrival jointly with IPC. If any materials are in
damaged condition or if shortages are indicated by a comparison of the shipping invoices,or if Contractor
finds that the materials are not suitable for their intended use, IPC shall be promptly notified thereof in
writing.
E. All material not used must be returned in the same condition and manner as it was issued to the
appropriate IPC Stores facility within five business days of completion of the Work. Returns must be
scheduled with IPC's Stores department at least two business days prior to delivery.
F. Contractor must follow all federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances associated with the
use of explosive and implosive materials including,but not limited, all rules,regulations,and ordinances
requiring Contractor to:
1. Provide a list of Contractor employee possessors approved by the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,
Firearms,and Explosives(ATF)to handle explosive/implosive materials and a copy of the
Contractors explosive license.
2. When the implodes are delivered,the Contractor shall provide a qualified storing location and
magazine to store the implodes.IPC will meet the delivery truck at the Contractor's storage site to
sign off on receiving the implodes and them immediately complete the paperwork to transfer to the
implodes to the Contractor.
3. Use explosive/implosive materials for their intended use.
4. Adhere to the Table of Distances found in the ATF regulations.
5. Ensure project magazines are manufactured in accordance with ATF requirements for the type and
quantity of explosive/implosive being stored.
6. Maintain an accurate inventory at all times and conduct weekly inspections of the project magazine
while in use.
7. Notify the ATF and local authorities of the type,quantity,location,and type of storage unit being
used.Other notification requirements may apply and shall be adhered to by the Contractor.
8. Secure the project magazine,using ATF approved security devices including the appropriate number
of tumblers within security locks,to prevent unauthorized access or entry to explosive/implosive
materials/magazines.
9. Immediately report any unresolved discrepancies to the IPAR.Include the exact type and quantity of
explosive/implosive material creating the discrepancy.
10. When returning explosive/implosive materials to IPC,ensure all materials are in their undamaged
manufacturers'packaging.If the manufacturers'packaging is damaged and cannot be returned in the
same manner it was distributed,contact the IPAR for further assistance.
11. Ensure Contractor personnel transporting explosives and implosives are qualified and possess the
proper credentials in accordance with all applicable Department of Transportation(DOT)
requirements,including,but not limited to the DOT hazmat transportation regulations and Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
12. If explosive/implosive materials are picked up at an IPC location,coordinate the pickup 2 weeks
prior to the intended pick up date.When returning,notify IPC at(208) 388-2073 within 4 business
days of the need to return the materials.
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SC-14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS
A. In accordance with GC-5.8 Contractor shall, at its expense, furnish all material and other miscellaneous
items that may be required to accomplish the Work unless otherwise specifically stated in the Contract
Documents.For the avoidance of doubt,Contractor shall ,sand,gravel,bedding material as required for
construction of the Project.
B. Also in accordance with GC-5.8,Contractor shall supply its own radio equipment for use with IPC's trunked
radio system during Contractor's performance of the Work. Contractor's radio equipment must be Tait
Communications portable (handheld) or mobile (fleet) radio, capable of operation in the 217-220 MHz
band,digital mobile radio("DMR")Tier 3 trunking licensed,Over-the-Air-Programming("OTAP")licensed,
and equipped with a numeric keypad and display and Contractor shall provide such radio equipment to
IPC for programming prior to commencing the Work. Contractor shall use and maintain the radio
equipment in compliance with all applicable laws and is solely responsible for ensuring such equipment is
fully operational at all times during performance of the Work,and is operated in a safe and prudent manner
by adequately trained employees of Contractor. Contractor understands and acknowledges its radio
equipment may need to be updated from time to time to meet the requirements necessary for IPC's trunked
radio system. Contractor is authorized to use IPC's radio frequencies provided by IPC prior to Contractor
commencing Work. Contractor may use these frequencies during Contractor's performance of the Work
for IPC with the understanding that IPC may terminate the shared use at any time for any reason. Shared
use shall follow all IPC operational procedures and comply with applicable Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC") regulations. Contractor understands and acknowledges the FCC requires routine
radio equipment checks,and Contractor agrees to cooperate with such requirement,and shall notify IPC
when these checks are completed.
SC-15 REMOVALS/SALVAGE MATERIALS
A. Salvage items: Contractor shall deliver the below removals to IPC Investment Recovery,located at 11900
West Franklin Road,Boise,ID.
1. All steel structures,conductor,and shield wire
2. Additionally, Contractor shall return steel cable reels issued to the Contractor as part of the
IPC furnished-materials referenced in Section SC-13 of these Special Conditions, Contractor
shall deliver all steel cable reels on or before Final Completion of the Project to IPC Investment
Recovery. If reels are not returned, IPC will withhold $3,500.00 from Contractor's final
payment.
3. Contractor shall deliver all wood structures to the IPC Boise Operations Center located at
10790 Franklin Road,Boise,ID for recycling.
SC-16 INVOICES
A. Progress Payment(s)and Final Invoice shall be sent to:
Idaho Power Company Email: EKosydar@idahopower.com
Attn: Ed Kosydar (208) 388-2747
PO Box 70
Boise,ID 83707
B. An Application for Progress Payment shall include an itemized and detailed invoice and be in conformance
with the Schedule of Values,Progress Payment Schedule,and Schedule of Unit Prices,as applicable.
C. Contractor shall self-impose a five percent(5%)retainage on each Application for Progress Payment.
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D. For progress payments,Contractor shall provide to IPC,with the invoice,an executed Conditional Waiver
&Release Upon Progress Payment form of Annex A in the amount of Contractor's Application for Progress
Payment.
E. For final payment, Contractor shall provide to IPC, with the invoice, an executed Release and Waiver of
Liens Upon Final Payment form of Annex A.
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