Coordinate with Utility Companies

Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Construction Management Representative (CMR), or Project Manager (PM)

• Review contract documents and determine whether Government or Construction Contractor coordinates and provides/pays for temporary and permanent utility connections.
• Coordinate work with Park. Verify proper inspections performed ensure connections downstream or upstream meet code/requirements. If necessary, initiate letter to utility company, signed by PM.

Architect-Engineer (A/E) and/or Construction Contractor

• Utility Company Coordination: Permanent utility connections (power, gas, water, sewer, etc.) may involve installation and usage fees. The A/E should confirm service availability and rates with utility providers early and include this information in the project specifications. Contractors typically arrange and pay for temporary and permanent connections until project acceptance, coordinating responsibilities with the utility provider and the contracting office to ensure timely service. If any questions arise about utility hookups or agreements, consult the CO. When required by the utility provider, ensure inspections are completed and provide the necessary documentation to the PM.

Guidelines:

• 2.2.1A Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.236-07 Permits and Responsibilities
• Public Utility Tariff Contracting - Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • 2.2.1B DSC SOP Policy Letter (pdf)
  • 2.2.1C Washington Support Office (WASO) SOP - 2003
    • 2.2.1D Revision 1 - 2006 (pdf)
• 2.2.1E Checklists for Public Utility Projects

Document Control:

• Original letters to utility company. Copies to Park Superintendent and CO.