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The City of Vernon is seeking the services of a highly qualified contractor to provide the following types of work: • Provide project design services for the City’s Natural Gas system, as needed. • Prepare construction plans and as-built drawings in relation to VPU’s natural gas infrastructure and projects. • Deliver a comprehensive construction package upon project completion. This package may include, but is not limited to, documents of tests performed, as-builts, and other materials as determined by City staff. • Collaborate with City staff to explore design and construction options for addressing complex natural gas issues. • Offer construction and repair support services executed by operator-qualified personnel include, which include, but are not limited to: o Welding of high-pressure steel gas pipe. o Fusion of PE distribution line. o Pressure testing of steel and PE pipes (with appropriate documentation). o Excavation and installation of steel or PE pipes. o Shoring of trenches and excavations. o Technical and maintenance support of regulator stations. o Obtaining encroachment permits and managing traffic control. • Provide emergency and additional support services including: o Recovery assistance following unforeseen events or natural disasters, such as a major earthquake. o Gas system support with operator-qualified personnel, as needed, in the event VPU does not have sufficient resources. • Identify Operator Qualification (OQ) providers, such as Energy Worldnet, Veriforce, etc. • Maintain OQ records of all employees working on City projects. Work Process The contractor(s) will perform work on an as-needed basis under a three-year contract term. The design and construction of natural gas projects will be tailored to the needs of each customer and/or project. Each time VPU requires contractor support, a service order will be initiated by VPU, mutually agreed upon by the City and the contractor, and approved by an authorized City official. Each work order will include the following components: 1. A detailed description of the work, including procedures, and where appropriate, sketches, plans and/or as-builts. 2. A fixed cost of work, or estimated man-hours and equipment costs, as agreed upon by the parties, based on predetermined hourly rates, design, and equipment costs, as included in the base contract. 3. A schedule for commencement and completion of the work. 4. Any other relevant information.