HomeMy WebLinkAbout605 E Bryant - NWE CONTRACTNotification # 340190295
Customer #1137040
CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
This Customer Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into effective as of 05/11/2023 by
and between NorthWestern Energy (the "Company") and PLUM ARCHITECTURE (the "Customer").
Sometimes in this Agreement, Company and Customer are collectively referred to as "Parties" or individually
as a "Party." Capitalized terms have the meaning set forth in NorthWestern Energy's Electric Tariff and the
NorthWestern Energy Natural Gas Tariff (collectively the "Tariffs" and individually the "Gas Tariff" or "Electric
Tariff"), which sets forth service, installation and contribution rules and regulations established by the
Montana Public Service Commission (the "MPSC"). The Tariffs are available for review at
http://www.northwesternenergy.com/residential-services/how-to-read-your-bill/tariffs-and-rates/montana-tariff
s-and-rates.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Customer applied for natural gas or electrical service from the Company; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Tariffs, Customer must execute this Agreement and contribute to
the cost of installing the facilities required to provide service to Customer's premises because the distance of
the new service line is greater than the permitted free extension allowance;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement,
the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.
The Company agrees to install, operate and maintain facilities generally described as Elect Svc - UG
from OH Res, Gas Svc Res - from Main and is specifically described in Quote 25142018, which is
incorporated herein by this reference (the "Quote"), to serve Customer at 605 E BRYANT ST, BOZEMAN,
MT 59715 in accordance with the requirements of the Tariffs. Customer agrees to comply with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement and remit to Company the total contribution of
$ 1,522.00 , which may include a federal tax surcharge and administrative/engineering fees and is
more fully described as follows:
1.1 Advance. In consideration of the Company's agreement to install facilities, Customer agrees to pay an
Advance in the sum of $ 0.00 for construction of the facilities identified in the Quote.
ELECTRICAL NATURAL GAS
_____ Single Family Residential _____ Residential/Other Core Customers
(Electrical Tariff 6-2) (Gas Tariff Rule 6-2)
_____ General Service or Non-Single Residential _____ New Subdivision or Housing Project
(Electrical Tariff Rule 6-2) (Gas Tariff Rule 6-6)
_____ Loads of Uncertain Duration _____ Loads of Uncertain Duration
(Electrical Tariff Rule 5-7) (Gas Tariff Rule 5-7)
_____ New Subdivision or Housing Project
(Electrical Tariff Rule 6-7)
_____ Electric Lighting
(Electrical Tariff ELDS-1)
For clarification, an "Advance" is a refundable contribution to the installation costs of the Company's
facilities, and is made by the applicant prior to the initial installation. A portion of that advance, up to but not
exceeding the full amount, may be refunded when additional residences or properties requiring service may
connect to the facilities installed under this Agreement within the applicable 5 year (all natural gas
customers, General Service electric, non-Single Family Residential electric, all new residential subdivision
and townhouse connects) or 10 year (for Single Family Residential electric) periods after Company's
completion of the line extension for the Customer. Future applicants attaching to existing facilities that carry
Advance line extension designation within the time periods referenced above share in cost of the installation
of the original line extension. Any future attachments will result in a refund to Customer in an amount
determined by the Company in accordance with the Tariff. No refund will be made after the applicable 5 or
10 year period.
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AND/OR
1.2 Contribution in Aid of Construction. In consideration of the Company's agreement to install service
facilities, Customer agrees to pay a CIAC in the sum of $ 1,522.00 for construction of the facilities
identified in the Quote.
For clarification, a "CIAC" is a non-refundable payment made by a customer to pay for costs in excess of the
free allowance set forth in the Tariffs.
2.CONDITIONS TO INSTALLATION.
2.1 Payment. Customer shall make payment of the Advance or the CIAC (if payment is required) prior to
Company scheduling a construction start date. Company must receive payment and satisfactory evidence of
required permits and right-of-way authority prior to ordering materials, scheduling crews or starting
construction.
2.2 Right-of-Way. Customer shall provide the right-of-way required for the installation of the Company's
service facilities. Customer shall grant or obtain for the Company an easement along the route of the line
extension in a form satisfactory to the Company.
2.3 Permits. Customer shall provide all required permits from appropriate governmental agencies for the
construction work and installation of the Company's facilities and Customer's equipment. Copies of all
permits must be provided to the Company.
2.4 Additional Costs. If the Customer requests facilities be installed in frozen, rocky or hard ground, the
Customer may be responsible for additional charges for installation. The Company will notify the Customer
of these charges prior to installation when feasible, and otherwise when encountered during the installation
work. If the Company requires additional charges prior to installation, and the basis for such extra cost is not
encountered during the performance of the work, Company shall refund such charges to Customer.
2.5 Storm Water. Customer is solely responsible for compliance with all Montana Department of
Environmental Quality storm water regulations. All soil disturbing activities deemed necessary by the
Company for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facilities must be incorporated by Customer
in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Customer shall operate and maintain all storm water best
management practices at all times.
2.6 Underground Facilities. Prior to construction, all customer-owned, rented or leased underground
facilities (including but not limited to sprinkler systems, septic systems propane tanks and associated lines,
and communication and electric lines) must be properly identified and physically marked by Customer. The
Company is not responsible for damages resulting from mismarked or unidentified customer facilities.
Contact the Company's Construction Department with questions related to appropriately marking
Customer-owned facilities.
2.7 Customer's Equipment. Customer shall install Customer's facilities in accordance with the Company's
"New Service Guide" and "Electric Service Requirements & Guidelines." The location of Customer's meter
must be approved by the Company prior to the installation of equipment owned by the Customer. Customer
shall provide service entrance and termination points as specified by the Company's installation standards in
effect at the time construction begins.
2.8 Restoration and Grading. The Company will make a reasonable attempt to preserve private roadways
and landscaping, but Customer is responsible for final compaction and restoration of private roadways and
landscaping, including the removal of excess spoil piles. The Company will install facilities with the
understanding that ground-level is the final grade, unless otherwise directed in writing by Customer. Should
changes to grade be made in the future that result in Company's facilities being raised or lowered, the
Customer is responsible for the costs associated with this change.
3.GENERAL CONDITIONS.
3.1 All terms, prices and conditions set forth herein are subject to modification resulting from changes in
applicable rules, Tariffs, regulations, ordinances, the scope of project, and laws that may be amended or
enacted after the date of this Agreement.
3.2 The payment amounts set forth in this Agreement are effective for 4 months from the date of this
Agreement. If construction has not commenced within such period due to any action, omission or failure to
act by Customer, the project will be reviewed for any changes in the cost. The Company will perform one
line extension engineering cost estimate per year at Customer's location free of charge. If subsequent
redesign estimates are requested within the one year period from the original quote, a charge of $68.12/hour
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(minimum charge = $68.12) will be assessed and is payable prior to delivery of the estimate to Customer. If
Customer proceeds with installation, fees paid for estimates will be credited toward the contribution
payment.
3.3 If the facilities required to serve Customer must be relocated or modified at the request of Customer
after installation, the Customer shall pay the costs of moving Company facilities.
3.4 The Company agrees to establish service within a reasonable period of time after the Customer's
equipment passes inspection by the state and local authorities as required by law. The Company will
proceed with the survey, design and construction of its facilities in a normal manner using its existing work
force (Company employees or contractors) and material supply sources. Installation will be performed during
normal working hours and the Company may reschedule the work to achieve efficient workload of Company
forces. Availability of materials, weather conditions, frozen ground, access, or obtaining permits from
governmental agencies or railroads may cause delays beyond the control of the Company or the Customer.
3.5 If Company is installing lighting units, the facilities will be placed in a location agreeable to both
Customer and Company. Customer is responsible for notifying Company of any outage of lighting units.
Company will make repairs and replace defective or damaged facilities within a reasonable time after notice
of any outage, but Company does not patrol the system to determine if the lighting units are in operating
condition at all times.
3.6 In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Tariffs, the terms of the Tariffs
prevail.
4.ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
340190295 605 E BRYANT ST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO A 2-GANG 200A, 120/240 V, SINGLE PHASE ELECTRIC
SERVICE AND A 2-GANG GAS SERVICE TO A DUPLEX.
SHARED TRENCH WHERE P0SSIBLE:
GAS SERVICE: TRENCH IN ~45’ OF 1" PL GAS SERVICE FROM 2" MAIN TO THE 2-GANG AC250
METER LOCATION ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DUPLEX. INSTALL LYALL MODEL 855.
ELECTRIC SERVICE: INSTALL SERVICE RISER ON POLE AND TRENCH IN ~140’ OF 350 MCM AL
TRIPLEX IN 3" CONDUIT FROM THE EXISTING 25 kVA TX TO THE NEW 2-GANG 200A METER
LOCATION ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE DUPLEX. LAY IN ~30-40’ OF 2" CONDUIT STARTING
AT POLE FOR FUTURE OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND RELOCATE AT EXISTING HOUSE.
To be placed on the schedule we will require:
1. A signed contract
2. Payment in full
3. State or city electrical permit
All new residential primary electric lines and gas mainlines will be protected for 10 and 5 years and revenue
credits given towards the cost of extending electric primary or gas main when services are hooked up.
Easements for any new electric primary will be provided by the customer for all new infrastructure in the
property per section 2.2 of the customer agreement.
Refer to section 2.8 of the customer agreement for customer responsibilities on final repairs and
landscaping.
Refer to section 2.9 of the customer agreement for customer responsibilities on staking property. Other
staking requirements may be required, please work with Northwestern Energy Engineering to identify any
other staking requirements for the project.
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Also note that the construction path must be free and clear of any obstacles including fences and be +/- 6"
of final grade. Remove any obstacles in the way of the construction path.
Customer shall provide utility locate of all private utilities, including, but not limited to propane,
communication facilities, conduits, wiring, irrigation, sewer/septic, etc. Customer will be responsible for all
final repairs to irrigation systems, landscaping, topsoil, trees, disposal of excess pit run, and/or any private
utility disturbances, including asphalt repair/replacement.
Frost charges were not added to the cost of installation for this project. If more than 6" of frost exists at the
time of construction, frost charges will be added and must be paid before construction can begin.
Due to material shortage and shipment delays, your project may not get fully completed when the crew
initially arrives on site even though you are ready for services. NorthWestern Energy is working diligently
with suppliers to obtain dates and as we get updated we will reach out and let you know when we should
have those materials for your project. Please continue to communicate with your Engineer/Estimator on
updates involving these material shortages. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please sign and return the customer agreement along with the payment in full in order to place this project
on the construction schedule. If you have any questions, please contact AARON NEIDICH @ 406-531-6563.
Thank you!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in duplicate as of the
day and year first above written.
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY CUSTOMER
By: _____________________________________ By: _____________________________________
Printed Name: ____________________________ Printed Name: _____________________________
Title: ___________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
Phone: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________________