Topic:"Cost Considerations" in M12719

NON - CONFIDENTIAL (j) As outlined in the contingency statement of the application: Contingency for this project has been determined using a combination of internal subject matter expert (Professional Engineers) judgement, and the non-bind...

AI summary The application outlines a 15% contingency for a Class 3 project estimate, covering risks such as contractor availability, material cost uncertainties for grounding grids, excavation challenges, delays in long-lead materials, and unforeseen design issues like traffic control measures during construction.

1 Request IR-2: 2 - 3 In response to IR 1(h), the utility provided a table breaking down the cost elements for Phase - 4 1 (L5017/L5046 tap) and Phase 2 (83V 504 switch). Please provide a breakdown of the - 5 internal and external labour t...

AI summary The utility is asked to provide a detailed breakdown of internal and external labour tasks, along with allocated hours and associated costs for Phase 1 and Phase 2. The utility responds by referring to a table that includes only internal labour costs, noting that external services are covered under contracts or consultant vendor costs.

- 12 Power's approved Master Services Agreements). Cost Element Labour Description Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap (hours) Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap ($ total cost) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch (hours) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch ($ total cost) Regular...

AI summary The document provides a detailed breakdown of labor costs associated with two phases of a project involving the rebuild of taps and switches. It outlines the hours and total costs for regular labor from NS Power's internal engineering and project management resources.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-3: 2 Please provide all formal quotes received, including detailed task breakdowns, this includes any obtained through Master Service Agreements, that were used to estimate the costs. T...

AI summary The response to Request IR-3 provides details on how the Company estimated contract and consultant costs for the project, referencing internal labour costs from IR-2 and explaining that material costs are sourced from NS Power's warehouse inventory through competitive processes.

Cost Element Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap ($ cost) Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap (estimate comments) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch ($ cost) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch (estimate comments) Engineering Design (consultant) 40,698 Partially Confidential Atta...

AI summary The document presents cost estimates and comments for engineering design, T-line construction, and substation construction for two projects (L5017/L5046 tap and 83V-504 switch). The estimates are partially confidential and include information from various attachments and design progress updates.

PARTIALLY CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) Cost Element Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap ($ cost) Phase 1 – L5017/L5046 tap (estimate comments) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch ($ cost) Phase 2 – 83V-504 switch (estimate comments) T-line Material 155,799 P...

AI summary The document presents a cost breakdown for two phases of a project involving T-line materials, substation materials, and various other expenses. The costs are partially confidential and referenced in several attachments, with some estimates based on initial scopes and ongoing design work by CBCL.

Major Task Price Civil Site Development $ Physical Design $ Transmission Design $ Site Visit $ Total $ Note that any proposed resources shall be the resources that will be presented at the time of the engagement. Any substitutions of resou...

AI summary The text outlines the major tasks and associated costs for a project, including civil site development, physical design, transmission design, and site visits. It also notes that proposed resources must be approved by NS Power and any substitutions must be at an equivalent classification.

Request IR-2: - In response to IR 1(h), the utility provided a table breaking down the cost elements for Phase 1 - (L5017/L5046 tap) and Phase 2 (83V 504 switch). Please provide a breakdown of the internal - and external labour tasks, alon...

AI summary The utility provided a table detailing cost elements for two infrastructure phases (L5017/L5046 tap and 83V 504 switch) in response to IR 1(h). The current request seeks further breakdowns of internal/external labour tasks, allocated hours, and associated costs for both phases.

Request IR-3: - Please provide all formal quotes received, including detailed task breakdowns, this includes any - obtained through Master Service Agreements, that were used to estimate the costs. These should - be listed separately for Ph...

AI summary Request IR-3 seeks formal quotes with detailed task breakdowns for Phase 1 and Phase 2, covering contractors, consultants, and construction activities, as part of cost estimation for a project. Quotes obtained via Master Service Agreements must be listed separately.