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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - BID - 5671 CABLE UNDERGROUND 15KV 750KCM (3)FIRM NAME: Southwire Qc=any Southwire Quotation: 326971 CITY OF FORT COLLINS BID PROPOSAL BID NO. 5671 BID DATE: 2:00 P.M. (OUR CLOCK) FEBRUARY 7, 2002 WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE C I TY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, UNDERGROUND, 15KV, 750 KCM, BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS. QUANTITY: DESCRIPTION: 109,200 ft. Cable, underground, 15KV, 750 KCM, 61 strd., Blocked strd. Compressed AL. conductor, min. 20 mils semi -conducting XLP conductor shield, 220 mils nominal TRXLPE insulation, 1.460"+/-30 mils DOI, min. 40 mils semi -conducting black XLP insulation shield, 1.500"+/-50 mils DOS, 12412 AWG untinned copper concentric neutral, per Specification No. 367-102, Rev. E, Serial 03 except 220 mils insulation thickness, 12 #12 neutral, and no jacket. Ship on lagged N/R reels meeting the following requirements: max. flange dia. 70", Max. O/A Width 37", Min. drum dia. 28" min. rim clear 2", 1400+/-25' $ 2,746.50 M/Ft Mfr. Forte Power Svstesns $ 299,917.80 Total Mfr.# Southwire Company Delivery in weeks: Sixty (60) after receipt of an order Accurate gross reel and tare weights are critical. Please weigh empty reel, and verify weights prior to shipping. Averaged weights are unacceptable since specific cable is issued by foot per pound units. Refusal to comply with these terms may result in removal from the bidder's list for future orders. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to evaluate the quoted delivery as a part of the bid award. Items being bid meet the above specifications without exception. Yes See Next Page No X . If no, please list exceptions, specifying paragraph reference number, on a separate sheet and attach to your bid. For purposes of warranty and service ONLY approved manufacturers or distributors authorized by an approved manufacturer to serve the Fort Collins area may bid. 09/12/01 JAN 28 102 11:44 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.04 Test 1, AC f igh Voltage'15me Test A minimum of 620 volts per mil withstand is required per M-94, Section M.2.1. Three 37 ft samples (uoaged) were tested. Each sample began the test at a voltage equal to 100 volts per mil and held for a period of 5 minutes. The voltage was then increased in 40 V/mil steps and held for 5 minutes at each value, continuing until breakdown occurred. The step value at which breakdown occurred is reported below. This value is based on the specified minimum average insulation thickness. The insulation wall thickness at the failure was also reported as well as the actual breakdown stress. Failure areas were examined to determine cause of breakdown. No voids or contaminants were observed. Failures were the result of dielectric breakdown. Sample No. Breakdown Value (V/mil) Measured Insulation Thickwm at Failure mils) Actual Breakdown Stress at Failure (V/Mu) 1 1020 177.9 1003 2 940 171.5 959 3 980 177.6 966 Test 2, Hot Impulse Test The cable is required to meet a minimum impulse withstand voltage of 1200 V/mil, per CS5-94, Section M.2.2. Three 37 ft (unaged) samples were placed in a 6 ft long, 3 -inch diameter pipe with the ends suitably closed. The samples were then heated to a conductor temperature of 130° C by circulating current through the conductor_ Ten impulses of each polarity with magnitude equal to BIL (110 kV) were applied. The voltage was then raised over the BEL in steps of 25 percent of BIL with three impulses of negative polarity applied at each step and were continued until breakdown occurred. The step value at which breakdown occurred is reported below. This value is based on the specified minimum average insulation thickness. Failure areas were examined to determine the cause of breakdown. No voids or contaminants were observed. Failures were the result of dielectric breakdown. Sample No. Breakdown Value (V/mil) 4 2986 5 2828 6 2671 JAN 28 '02 11:45 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.05 Cyclic Aging: Cyclic Aging is required per CS5-94, Section M.2.3, to supply aged samples for tests 3 and 4. Cyclic Aging was achieved by placing samples in a 3-inch diameter plastic conduit with the ends suitably closed. A load current was then applied to the connected samples producing a conductor temperature of 130° C for a period of eight hours each day, continuing for 14 cycles. Test 3, AC High Voltage Time Test (Min. 620 V/mil Withstand) Tests were performed on three samples using the same procedure as in Test 1. Failures were dissected and examined with no apparent cause for failure observed. Sample No. Breakdown Value (V/mil) Measured Insulation Thickness at Failure (mils) Actual Breakdown Stress at Failure (V/Mil) 7 940 182.0 904 8 1900 187.2 1215 9 1260 184.6 1194 Test 4, Hot Impulse Test (Min. 1200 V/mil Withstand) Three samples were tested using the same procedure as in Test 2. All failures were dissected and examined with no apparent cause observed. Sample No. Breakdown Value (V/mii) 10 2514 11 2043 12 2514 Electrical Measurements per M.2.7. and Physical Measurements per M.2.8. Electrical and physical measurements are required on samples 1 (unaged) and 7 (cyclic aged). The results are as follows: Sample 1 (Unaged): Partial Discharge: The sample is required not to exceed a maximum 5 picocoulombs. The test was conducted on an unaged sample (sample 1) at room temperature and at 200 V/mil, with the following results: Less than 1.6 uC JAN 28 '02 11:45 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.06 Dissipation Factor: Dissipation factor was measured on an unaged sample (sample 1) by using a Tettex Bridge at rated voltage to ground and at room temperature. The sample was measured with the following results: 0.027 % Thickness Measurements (m.): Insulation Thiclmess Min. Average - 0.175 Actual Average Insulation Thickness: 0.183 Insulation Eccentricity Maximum - 0.032 Actual Insulation Eccentricity: 0 009 Conductor Shield Min. Point - 0.012 Actual Conductor Shield Min. Point: 0.017 Insulation Shield Min Point - 0.030, Max. Point - 0.060 Actual insulation Shield Min. Point: 0.037 Actual Insulation Shield Max. Point: 0.041 Stripping Tension: Bond Strength Test Min/Max 6 lb - 24 lb Actual Bond Strength: 11.0, 11.0 lb Field Strippability Test Pass/Fail Actual Test: Pass Sample 7 (Cydic Aged): Partial Discharge: (Max. 5 pC) The sample was tested using the same procedure as Sample 1. Less than 2.4 nC Dissipation Factor: The sample was tested using the same procedure as Sample 1 _ 0.035 % JRN 28 '02 11:45 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.07 Thickmess Measurements (n.): Insulation Thiclmess Min. Average - 0.175 Actual Average Insulation Thickness: 0.185 Insulation Eccentricity Maximum - 0.032 Actual Insulation Eccentricity: 0.010 Conductor Shield Min. Point - 0.012 Actual Conductor Shield Min. Point: 0.016 Insulation Shield Min Point - 0.030, Max. Point - 0.060 Actual Insulation Shield Min. Point: 0.035 Actual Insulation Shield Max. Point: 0.042 Stripping Tension Bond Strength Test Min/Max 6 lb - 24 lb Actual Bond Strength: 9.5. 10.5 lb Field Strippabillty Test Pass/Fail Actual Test: Pass Resistance Stability: Per M.2.9. Determined by. the two electrode method as outlined in ICEA T-25-425. Volume Resistivity was measured in 14 day intervals continuing for 42 days or until stability is observed, at an oven temperature of 1200 C for the insulation shield. The Volume Resistivity was then formulated to determine stability by t11e following formula: 2 [p( .14)] Ip(,"s [pW2)) > p . Stability occurs when calculated value is greater than or equal to p3o. The results are as follows. Insulation Shield: Was Stability Obtained? Yes Calculated Value = .461 p'o = .047 The samples tested passed the volume resistivity requirements of Table D-5. JRN 28 '02 11:45 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 Temperature Calibration To determine the current levels needed to achieve the specified test temnperatures, a dummy load cycle is performed per CS6-96, Section M.2.3.4 and Section M.2.4.4. A control sample is loaded under the same installation and ambient temperature conditions, as the test specimen is loader. Thermocouples are placed on the surface of the sample and on the conductor in the center of the conduit. The correlation of surface temperatures is used to determine temperature of energized cables. The target temperature of the actual test is selected and achieved by adjusting the current sufficient to attain a surface temperature corresponding to the surface temperature of the control sample. Approximate Ambient Temp 'C *Control Sample Values: Approximate Conductor Temp °C Approximate Surface Temp °C Approximate Current Amps Cyclic Aging 25 I 130 I 102 I 274 *The conductor and surface temperature referred to in this table for the cyclic aging is in conduit with the ends closed. ** TOTAL PAGE.08 ** Future orders of jacked cable may be authorized from this bid for a period of two years after confirmation of pricing & delivery with the successful bidder. Any questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to: Opal F. Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer (970) 221-6778 e-mail: odick(afc ov com �M ..icaauvaa.yil:c cl C.S 1(1Clll - t'.nergV UlV. SIGNATURE AND TITLE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE Southwire C;cW=v /nnn% Don a1a11 sn9 COMPANY NAME (AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX NUMBER One Southwire Drive, Carrollton, GA 30119 January 29, 2002 ADDRESS: STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE EXCEPTION: We will use 0802, not 0800, for the supersmooth conductor shield. Price: is firm for delivery as shown with an order placed by March 29, 2002. FOB: Destination, freight allowed. Terms: Net 30 days after date of invoice. Please complete the attached Credit Application and Tax Exemption Forms, and return them with your order. NOTE: Addendum No. 1 was received and considered in the preparation of this proposal. 09/12/01 Purchase Order Terms and Conditions 1, COMMERCIALDETAILS, Invoice Address. To ammo prompt Payment mail imakus in duplicate to: CRY of Fan Collins Accounting Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO W522 Tax menmtem. By statute the City effort Collins in exempt fiom star and bcal taxes. Our Exemption Number a 984F4502. Federal Bad. Tax Exemption Cartificare of Registry 84-60a)0587 a registered with the Collector of Internal Revema, Denver, Colorado (Ref. Cobndo Revised Stun, 1993, Charm, 39-26, 114 (q. Gaads Rejected. GOODS REJECTED due to failure to set spaificukm, either when shipped or due to defects ofdamage in freak, may be mumnd to you for trod'¢ and sure not to he replaced except upon reayt ofwuUm Intimations Gam the City Preen Coffins. Interaction. GOODS are subject on the City ofFOM Collins mspe uan on arrival Final Acceptance. Ferrier of the merchaMve, services or equipment in response to this order can result in antlarrzed payment on the part of the CRY of Fort Collia. However, it is to he uadersumd her FINAL ACCEPTANCE ie dependeat upon Impletion ofail applicable required impation procedures. Freight Terms. Shipments must be F.O.B., City of Fort Collia, 700 Wood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, unless oummye specified on this out. If pennicam is given to prepay freight and charge separately, the original Geight bill must accompany invoice. Addhbal cherges fur packing will Out he accepted. Shipment Distance. Where meafactures lave distributing points in vales pans ofthe munuy, shipment Or expected Tom the aging datribmirn point to destination, and excess bought will he deducted Rom Invoice when shipments see made from greater dataa. Permits. Seller shall procure err sellers axle cost all neceswy permits, cenibcefw and licenses requked by ell applicable laws, reguatene, omiancee aM rates ofthe state, municipality, nertitory or po[at.] abdivisbn where the work is performed, or requaed by any other duly conmhuted public omamy having jurisdiction over he were u vender, Seller further egress to how the City ofFart Collins hamlese from end egaimt all liability and ass gcumd by them by reason ofen maenad or established violatsn afmy such laws, regulation, ordiancee rules end mmkements. Authorization. All psnles to this caract agree that the repmemaft a ere, in fact boa fide and promas full and complex aahomy to bind said tenor. LIMITATION OF TERMS. This Purchase Order narrator limits ou,sace to the terra and candilioa Mated herein set funk and any eumletnenfay Or innermost terns and coMilion mmxed harem or incorporated herein by merence. Any additional or different terms and conditions proposed bymelle, ue u jaded to aM hereby rejected. 2. DELIVERY. PLEASE ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT immediately if you cannot under er couples' shipment to arr om on your promised delivery date as m ref. Time is of the essence. Delivery and performance mum be effected within the time Mated on the purchase order ad the documents attached hereto. No acts of the Nmrc including, without limitation, excepface ofpanial late deliveries, shall operas as a waiver of this provision. In the event of any delay, the Purchase shall have, in addition to Other legal and equable remedies, the op ker of placing this order elsewhere and holding the Seller liable fur doing.. However, he Sella shall not be liable for damages in a msuk ofdelays due to causes not assaonaby freueabk which so, beyond its reaeoable control and without its tale ofneglignece, each am of Gad, ems of civil or military eunhemkA governorate] prbaitles, Gas, unless.food, epidemics, wero or time Provided that nuke ofthe condhba causing such delay I. grven fa the purchase, wi[him five (5) days ofthe time when the Seller fun received knowledge thereof. In the event of my such delay, the data of delivery shall be extended for the Period crust no the time actually bet by reason ofthe delay. 3. WARRANTY, The Seller warrants that all goods, ankles, materials and work covered by this order will conform with applicable drawings, specifiatioa samples and/or uher descriptions given, will he fit fa The purposes intended, and performed with the highest degree ofcae am competence in acarda e, with accepted standards le wok ofa similar velure. The Seller agrees to held the purchaser hermlas from any loan, damage or expeme which the Purchaser may Muffor or incur on account often Sellers breach ofwamany. The Seller shall replace, repair or make good, without con a the pureeaser, any defects or faults arising within one (1) You or within such larger period offing as may he prescribed by law or by the terms of ay applicable warranty provided by the Seller after the due of acceptance of the goods finished hereunder (acemace not to be unreasonably delayed), Pending from imported or delective work done or materials furnished by the Sell. Acceptance or use of goods by the Pumaeer shall not mntiture a waiver of my claim under the warranty Except is otherwise provided pit this purchase order, the Seller lability hereunder shall extend ne all damages Proximately caused by the breech of any of the fregomg warranties or guaanxes, but such liability shall in an event include loss of profits or long of use. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. 4, CHANGES IN LEGAL TERMS. The Purchaser may make changes I. legal more by written change oMer. 5. CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS. The Purchaser may rake any changes ro the terms, her tea legal tame, including additions to or delimare Rom the quenthin Orgn ally ordered in the specifications or drawings, by verbal or wrinen change order. if ery each change effects the amount due or the time ofperfrmance hemander, an equable adjustment stall M made. 6. TERMINATIONS. The Putchaser, may at my time by written change order, terminate this operant m to my or all random ofthe goods than net shipped, subject to my equitable adjustment between the parties as to any, work or rterials them in progas provided that the Purchase shall not be liable for my claims fur anticipated profits on the umomplded pattern of the goods aravor work fir incwmnal or co en meal damages, rand that no such adjustment he code in favor of the Seller with respell many goods which are the Sella, uandatd sack. No soh tormimmbn shall relieve the Pumemer or Seller ofany ofthek obligations as in any goods delivered hereunder. T. CLAIMS FOR ADJUSTMENT. Any claim fa adNMmem meat he aaened within thirty (30) days from the date the change at termination is ordered. 8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. The Seller warren that all goods sold hereunder shell have been produced, sold, delivered and fumiahed in 01-1 compliance with all andiable have ad reguletlone a which the proda are subject. The Seller shell execute and deliver Much document an may he required m effect or evidence morphance. All laws and regulate. required to he incorporated in egreememe of tree character are hereby Proclaimed herein by this reference. The Sella agrees in mdemniy and how the Purchaser harmless loam all coats and damages suffered by the Purehasa as a result ofthe Sellers faigre a country with men law. 9. ASSIGNMENT. Neill party slut) range, member, or conveythis order, or any monies den ono become due hao,uMer withoutthe inner written consent ofthe mace perry. 10. TITLE. The Seller warams full, clear aM unmtrkted ink to the Purchaser fur all equipment, materials, and hum fuanahed to MR. of tM1a agreemem, has and clear of ay met all Ilea resaictiom, reservations, sauaky intern ancumbmnces and claim, Product. I L NONWAIVER. Failure of the Purchaser to treat upon strict perfomuae of the terms and com itioa hereof, fiilure or delay to exercise my rights or remedies pevided herein or by law, fapfre to promply notify the Seller in the event of a breach, the acceptance of or payment fin goods hereunder or appmvel of the design, shall am release the Seller of any of the wamties or obligations of this Function oMer sand anal[ mf be deemed a waiver ofany right of the purchaxr to insist upon dust Peafonmme hartnf or any of its rights Or remedies as to my Much goods, regardless of when ehipped, received ar accepted, a to ay prior or subsequent deluh Mreonder, nor shall any purported oral modification or rescission of this purchase order by the Purchaser opeme as a waiver of any of the terms hereof. 12. ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS. Sella end the Purchaser rompiee that in auPat a mothe paactiee, overcaagea remhing from emit al violations are in fact berme by the Purchaser. Theretofore, fur .it came and a ansdemten la executing this pomhae order, the Sella hereby aavigm to the Purchaser any and all claims it may now have or number acquked under federal or gate ani laws for such over barges reining ro the particular goods or cervices purchased or acqu6ed by the Turing, pursuant a the purchtee oMer. 13. PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS OBLIGATIONS. If the Purchaser dretts the Seller fun coned normaRrming or defective goods by a date to he agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Seller, and the Seller thereafter i dicats, its inability or unwillingness to comply,the Purchaser may cause due wokto be pefitsed bymet menexpeditious steam evadableto k, and the S,Iu, II pay all.. aacime, wet such wok. The Seller mall release the Purthaer and its muccumm, ofany tire ft. .11 liability and claims ofany mture aauhim Gom the Inglumance ofauch work. This wk. shall apply even in the event of fi 1, of negligee, oche perry repaed and shall round to the dnecars, officers and canuoyeas ofmch patty. The Seller's untracenal obligations, including warmmy, shall not be created to be reduced, in any way, because such work a palmed err caused to M performed by the Purelamef. 14. PATENTS. Whenever the Seller is aequbed ran use any design, device, material or process covered by letter, patent, trummark or apyrighr, the Sever shall indemnify and save armlea the purchaser from Pay and all claims for infringement by reason of the use of such patented design, device, material or process in conmi with the contract ad shut odeaaiy the Perehaer lr an, rasp 09/12/01 expenes or damage which it may W obliged to pay by lesson of such infringement at any time during the proucmion or other the completion of the work. In rate ask equipment, or any pan thereof or the intended use of the gouda is in such suit held to constants infimgemrnt and the In of said equipment or part is enjoined, the Seller shall, at its own experts end at its orlon either procure fnhe purchaser the right to commas uafg said equipment or pans, replace the same with substantially equal hat non-nfringng equipment, or modify t m a becomes non -infringing. 15. INSOLVENCY. If the Seller shall became insolvent or bankrupt, melee m usignmeon for the benefit oferedhom, appoint a receiver or most fin my ofthe Seller property or bueineas, thie abler may forthwith he canceled by the Purchaserwhbect lability. 16. GOVERNING LAW. The definitions oftwous used or the interpretation of the sgreemem and the rights ofall patties hereunder shall W caromed under and governed by the ]me afthe Some ofCobmdo, USA. The fllowing Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the Seller is m perform work hereunder, including the services of Sellers Repreeenmtive(s), on the premise afotMn. If. SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY. The Seller shall carry on said work at Seller's own riot, until the same a fully completed and accepted, and shall, in case ofany accident, destruction or injury to the work andnor materials befre Selbr's final completion and acceptance, complete the work u Seller's own expense and to the satisfaction ofthe purchaser. Whm mtarals and equipment are fmiahed by others for Installation mctlon by foe Seller, the Seller shall receive oalso .Oore and handle same at the site and become responsible therefor sa though such acme ads and/or rymparma were being finished by the Seller under the order. 18. INSURANCE, The Seller shall, at his own a manow, provide far the payment ofwm1wa compensation, including occupational drum benefits, to he employees employed on or in connection with the work covered by this follow order, andsor to than dependence In accordance with the laws of the state in which the work u to be done. The Seller shall also tarty, comprehensive general liability including, but rot limited to, consrectual and ammbile public liability inuranca with bodily injury and death limits of at lea.[ $300,000 for any oat person, $Sd0,000 for my one accident and property damage limit per accident of $400,000. The Seller shall likewise manna his contractors, if any, to provide fr each compensation and balance. Before any of the Sella or his contmmora employee. stall do my wmk upon the premises of others, the Seller shall famish the Purchaser with a comficate that such compemmion and fiaumnce, lave been provided. Such emificatee shall specify the date when such compensation and insurance have been provided. Such centfica m shall specify the due when such compensation and resurame eViest. The Seller agrees that such craleraation and inenewo shall be maintained mail after the entae work is completed and accepted. 19. PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES, The Seller hereby measures the entire responsibility and lability for my and all dotage, ber or injury of my kind or nature wlamoevcr to protons or property mused by or reaching win the essential ofthe work provided for in this purchase order or In correction herewith. The Seller will indemnify and hold harmless the familiar and my or all of the Porch. Diem, agent. and employees from and against my and all claims, losses, damage., charges or expenses, whether direct or ind'vect, and whether to pemare or property to which the Parhser my W put or subject by.. of., act, action, neglect, omusim or default on the pan ofoW Seller, my ofha connnctom, or my ofthe Sellers or rontmemm officers, sgmu or employees In use my ann or Other pnowedmgs shell he hme de against the Purchaser, or its Officers, .gems or employees at my time an account or by reason ofany rot, acrion, register, omission or default ofthe Seller of t my f his contractor or any ofits or their officer, agerna or aepbywe m almond, the Seller hereby agrees to n...,m the defesue thermfand to defend she same at the Sellers own expects, re pay any and all cuts, changes, antnm st foss and other expenses, my and all judgments that any he incurred by err obcebed worst the Purchaser or any of or or their oflicm, allow or employees in such mite or other proceedings, and in cue jndgment or other lien be placed upon or olstdned against the property of the Purchaser, or uld parties In or as a ream ofsu 1, he or Other proceedings, the Seller will at owe crux the mine in Ise damlved and discharged by giving bond or otharsvine. The Seller she his..W. shall take all safety mareation, fetish and install all guards necessary for the prevention ofa«ideas, comply with all laws and regulations with regard to ufty Intladbg, Wt without limitation, the Ocmpatioml Safety and Health Act of 1990 and all mks and regulatbm issued purment thereto. 9/90 Revised 11/91 09/12/01 APPLICATION FOR CREDIT Southwire Company Date One Southwire Drive Plant, Division Agent P. O. Box 1000 Salesperson Carrollton, Georgia 30119, USA Telephone 770-832-4242 Facsimile 770-832-4509 For internal use only. To be completed by salesperson or agent The undersigned applicant hereby makes this application for credit to Southwire Company and/or any of its divisions, subsidiaries or trade styles ("Creditor') and in making this application the undersigned agrees that all amounts are payable in accordance with terms as outlined on each invoice, and if not paid in accordance with terms are then delinquent . Should a credit availability be granted by Creditor, all decisions with respect to the extension or continuation of credit shall be at the sole discretion of Creditor. Creditor may terminate any credit availability within its sole discretion. The undersigned applicant agrees to pay their account within terms of sale as stated upon each invoice. If any amounts due are not paid within the agreed period, the undersigned applicant agrees to pay a service charge on such amounts, of one and one-half percent (I'h%) per month (18% per annum) or the maximum amount permitted by Georgia law. If the undersigned applicant's account is placed in the hands of an outside agency for collection, the undersigned agrees to pay reasonable attorney fees and collection costs, even though legal proceedings are not filed. If legal proceedings are filed, the amount of such reasonable attorney fees shall be fixed by the court in which the proceeding is filed, including any appeal therein. The undersigned applicant agrees that this agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Sate of Georgia. Jurisdiction and venue with respect to any suit in connection with the Agreement shall reside in the Superior Court of Carroll County, State of Georgia or the Federal District Court, Northem District of Georgia. Account Name Billing Address City & State Number of years at this address Type of Business Code name and location if different in last five years Number FORM OF BUSINESS: Proprietorship ❑ Partnership ❑ Corp. date & state of Incorp. LIST ALL OWNERS, PARTNERS, OR CORPORATE OFFICERS (and title): Year Established Federal I.D. Number Sales Tax Applicable: ❑ Yes ❑ No Please complete and provide a sales and use tax exemption form. (Note: A multi jurisdiction form is provided for your convenience.) Are you rated with Dun & Bradstreet? Yes ❑ No If so, under what Business Name D & B Number Accounts Payable Contact Phone # if Different from above Credit References Please attach with credit application a list of credit references. Credit references should be with furs you have done business with for at least one (1) year, include minimum of one manufacturer if possible. List with each reference their address and phone number. Include as a reference your bank. Have you ever filed banlauptcy or been declared insolvent? If yes, when and where? Name of person opening account Title Please attach your most current financial statement or copy of Schedule L of your Corporate Tax Return. Any change to the given trading address, legal entity, structure of management or control of the undersigned applicant will be notified to Southwire Company in writing within 7 days of the change becoming effective. I hereby certify this application is true and correct and that I have the capacity to sign this application for the applicant named herein. Name Title SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, P.O. BOX 1000, CARROLLTON, GA 30119 We are required by law to collect sales tax on all shipments made to your company or to your customers on your behalf unless we have on file a properly executed tax exemption certificate. Sales tax applies in the state into which the merchandise is delivered. If you are making purchases on which sales tax does not apply, please complete this form and return it with your credit application. UNIFORM SALES & USE TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE MULTIRMSDICTION And is registered with the below listed states and cities within which your firm would deliver purchases to us and that any such purchases are for wholesale, resale, ingredients or components of a new product to be resold, leased, or rented in the normal course of our business. We are in the business of wholesaling, retailing, manufacturing, leasing (renting), the following: Description of business: General description of products to be purchased from the seller: PLEASE FURNISH SALES TAX EXEMPTION DOCUMENT AS REQUIRED BELOW STATE REG# STATE REG# STATE REG# STATE REG# AL001 IN015 NE028 SD042 AZO03 IA016 NV029 *TN043 AK004 KS017 N1031 TX044 CA005 KY018 *NM032 UT045 C0006 LA019 NY033 VTO46 CT007 ME020 NC034 VA047 D0009 MD021 ND035 WA048 FL010 *MA022 OH036 WV049 GA011 MI023 OK037 WI050 HI012 MN024 PA039 WY051 ID013 MS025 R1040 IL014 M0026 SC041 *Arkansas requires a copy of your certificate from the state. *Louisiana requires certificate LGST-9 and requires "W" in registration number to be a valid wholesaler. *Massachusetts requires a copy of your exemption certificate forth ST4 or ST-12. *New Mexico requires the original NTTC, Southwire Co. CRS# is 02217627006. *Tennessee state regulations require you to be registered if any goods are shipped into the state either to you or to your customer. I further certify that if any property so purchased tax free is used or consumed by the firth as to make it subject to a Sales or Use Tax we will pay the tax due directly to the proper taxing authority when state law so provides or inform the seller for added tax billing. This certificate shall be a part of each order which we may hereafter give to you, unless otherwise specified, and shall be valid until canceled by us in writing or revoked by the city or state. Under penalties of perjury, I swear or affirm that the information on this form is true and correct as to every material matter. Authorized Signature: Title Name Printed or Typed: SAN 28 '02 11:44 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.01 Southwire x J. TECHNOLOGY CENTER AEIC CS56-94 Insulation Shield Qualification Test Report on Union Carbide IIFDA-0802, Union Carbide HFDB4202, Union Carbide IUMA-0693 Construction on Medium Voltage Underground Cable Requested by: Jimmy Sullivan Report by: K. Nuckles 707 WON 2000118 January 11, 2001 Southwire Company • Trchmiogy Center • P_O. Box 1000 • Carmllton, Georgia 30119 JRN 28 '02 11:44 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 032 5017 TO 4509 P.02 A reel of 1/0 Al 15 kV medium voltage underground cable was submitted to the Cofer Technology Center for AEIC Qualification testing. The cable was constructed with Union Carbide 0802 conductor shield, Union Carbide 4202B insulation, and Union Carbide 0693 insulation shield. All tests performed and reported are per AEIC, CS5-94, Section M. At the conclusion of testing, the sample of 1/0 Al 15 kV cable constructed of Union Carbide 0802 conductor shield, Union Carbide 4202E insulation, and Union Carbide 0693 insulation shield passed the AEIC CS5 requirements under section M entitled, "Qualification Tests." The successful completion of this test enables the manufacturer to produce this cable construction per the AEIC CS5 standard. Insulation Shield Qualification testing was conducted in accordance with Section M of AEIC CS5. All paragraph references are taken from this specification. The flow chart M-1, also taken from CS5, outlines the requirements. Only Tests 1, 2, 3, and 4 are required for insulation shield testing. 1. SRN 28 '02 11:44 FR COFER TECH CENTER 770 832 5017 TO 4509 P.03 M.2.7 Sample 1 Higb Voltage Time Test M2.1 Requirement WidtwwA 620 V/mil Samples 1,2,3 M2.8 Sample I M.2.7 Sample 7 High Voltage Time Test M.2.1 Requirement Withstand 620 V/inil Samples 7,8,9 K2 8 Sample 7 M.2.7 Sample 13 High Voltage Time Test M.21 Requirement Withstand 260 V/mil Samples 13,14,15 $angle 13 M.2.6 Table M-1 Cable Core Qualification Test Flowchart Hot Impulse Test M.2.2 Requirement Withstand 1200 V/mil Samples 4,5,6 Hot impulse Test M.2.2 Requitement Withstand 1200 Wald Samples 10,11,12 Continue AWTT for Total of 180 Days ELgh Voltage Time Test MIA Samples 16,17.19 Samples 7-21 Treeing Test (AVM) M.2.4 Samples 13-21 '�- 1 Cattinoc AWTT forToW of360 Days High Voltage Time Test M.2.1 Samples 19,20.21 3