Please note split funding for this contract.

309 Funding for Testing Items #1 and #2, See attached.

BU#: 6512 B207

$17,000.00

NSOB Phase 2, SEL Relay and Programing Items #3 and #4, See attached.

BU#: 65049925

$16,000.00

June 2017 updated

Acceptance of Proposal: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are accepted. The Contractor is authorized to do the work as specified.

Authorized Signature

Funding Agency (Authorized Signature)

Date of Acceptance

Administrative Services State Building Division General Conditions of the Contract for Projects under $50,000

1. The attached bid is accepted by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services/State Building Division (DAS/SBD) for the fixed price indicated.

2. Plans, Specifications, and Drawings: Plans, specifications and drawings are cooperative and supplementary. All labor, material, and work necessary to complete the work shall be furnished by Contractor. In case of disagreement between documents DAS/SBD shall resolve the disagreement.

3. Construction Schedule: Work should begin within 15 days of the date of the written notice to proceed and be completed in 180 calendar days. Extensions of time will be addressed as a Change Order.

4. Change Orders: Either Party may request an in-scope change order. Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for the change order (+/-).

The State reserves the right to deny any change order. No Change Order shall be executed until approved in writing by DAS/SBD.

5. Materials: DAS/SBD must approve all substitute material. Contractor must have DAS/SBD’s written approval to utilize used or obsolete equipment or material. DAS/SBD may request to test materials, which tests shall be at no cost to DAS/SBD.

6. Permits, Inspections, and Fees: Shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7. Contractor’s Insurance: The Contractor shall maintain insurance as specified herein throughout the term of the contract and shall provide the State the most current Certificate of Insurance/Accord Form (COI) verifying the coverage prior to commencing work:

Builders Risk: Equal to cost of project (including Soft Costs) General Commercial Liability: $1 Million per occurrence / $2 Million aggregate Auto Liability: $1 Million combined single limit Workers’ Compensation: Statutory limits - Employer Liability $500K/$500K/$500K Umbrella: $1Million

State must be endorsed under GCL and Auto as an additional insured with the State’s self-insurance and insurance being excess and non-contributory, and there must be a subrogation waiver endorsement in favor of the State of Nebraska for Workers Compensation.

8. Indemnity: Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State and its employees against all third party claims, liability, judgments, costs, and expenses for personal injury, death, or property loss or damage resulting from the willful misconduct, negligence, error, or omission of the Contractor, its employees, Subcontractors and agents, arising out of this contract,

9. Applicable Law, Regulations, and Policies: The Parties must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies. The contract and contract performance shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Nebraska. Any action arising out of this contract must be brought in the State of Nebraska pursuant to laws regulating claims against the state.

10. Sovereign Immunity: Contractor acknowledges that the State of Nebraska is a sovereign state and its authority to contract is therefore subject to the State’s Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulation. Nothing in this contract shall waive any rights of the State as a sovereign entity.

11. Defective Work or Material: Defective work or material shall be removed and replaced or repaired at no additional cost.

12. Miscellaneous: Contractor and contractor’s employees, and agents shall abide by all site rules, regulations, and security measures, maintain the site in a clean and orderly manner, shall not interfere with other individuals working at the site, and the Contractor shall coordinate with DAS/SBD regarding the use of State utilities, facilities, and equipment.

13. Guarantee of Work: Contractor guarantees the work against defects resulting from the use of inferior materials, equipment or workmanship for one year from the date of final completion of the Contract. Contractor shall make necessary repairs or replacements at no additional cost. Manufacturer warranties shall apply where applicable.

14. DAS/SBD’s Rights: DAS/SBD reserves, at no additional cost, the right to: 1) inspect all work, material, equipment and project records; 2) stop work if the Contractor fails to correct work or repeatedly fails to carry out work as required; 3) complete work if Contractor defaults or breaches the contract; 4) terminate the contract for breach, convenience, or loss of appropriation after written notice and a ten (10) day cure period (except for loss of appropriation); 5) Serve notice of termination on Contractor and Surety; and, 6) charge Contractor for any additional costs of completing the work upon breach or termination.

15. Final Inspection: DAS/SBD reserves the right to do a final inspection and complete a “punch list” of all deficiencies, which shall be corrected prior to final payment. DAS/SBD may then do another Final Inspection.

16. Taxes: The State is not required to pay taxes and assumes no such liability.

June 2017 updated

17. Right to Withhold Payment and Make Application Thereof: DAS/SBD may withhold payment and apply the monies to pay claims for labor or materials, defective work not remedied, damage to new work, and other claims against the contractor related to contract performance.

18. Drug Fee Workplace: Contractor certifies it maintains a drug free work place and will provide a copy of the policy upon request from the DAS/SBD.

19. Subcontractors: Contractor shall include all terms and conditions of this contract in any contract with a subcontractor or other entity performing work on this project.

Harold K. Scholz Co.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLERS

7800 Serum Avenue | Ralston, NE 68127 | 402-339-7600

July 21, 2025

To: Matt Kalin mkalin@jeo.com 402-934-3680 JEO Consulting Group 11213 Davenport St - Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68154

From: Ross Scholz, ross@hkscholz.com

Re: Nebraska State Office Building – 15kV Switchgear & Control System Commissioning Proposal

We are pleased to offer the following switchgear and control system testing and commissioning proposal for the new Eaton 15kV switchgear being installed at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE.

Item 1: On-site (Lincoln, NE) Eaton 15kV Final/General Switchgear Testing and Commissioning

Onsite testing at the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE The work will be performed on a weekend & possibly on a holiday weekend, except Christmas & Easter Provide basic testing of the15kV switchgear bus insulation, conductivity, and controls

(since this is 15kV rated switchgear, ground fault trip testing will not be conducted the same as is required by the NEC for 480V switchgear)

Verification that the protective relays are operational and functioning properly General inspection of construction, finishes, nameplates, signage, etc.

ITEM 1 PRICE: $9500.00

Item 2: Detailed Inspection and Testing of Switchgear and Relays at IES in Grand Island, NE

Inspect the four (4) sections of switchgear as depicted on the Eaton shop drawings The work will be performed on weekdays during normal business hours Provide comprehensive testing of the15kV switchgear bus insulation, conductivity, and controls

(since this is 15kV rated switchgear, ground fault trip testing will not be conducted the same as is required by the NEC for 480V switchgear)

Review and evaluate the relay settings provided by others Set and test the protective relays to verify that they are operational and properly calibrated Test each switchgear section to verify the bus insulation and bus conductivity are satisfactory Test each switchgear section to verify that the circuit breaker controls function properly

ITEM 2 PRICE: $7500.00

Item 3: Furnish and Install SEL-751 Feeder Protection Relay at IES in Grand Island, NE

Furnish and install one (1) SEL-751 relay and ABB FT-1 test switch, similar to existing relay Furnish and install three (3) Rogowski sensor coils with wiring directly to SEL-751 relay above Furnish and install Ethernet cable connection from relay to existing Ethernet switch

ITEM 3 PRICE: $9200.00

Harold K. Scholz Co.

NS072125Q - Nebraska State Office Building – 15kV Switchgear Commissioning Proposal

Item 4: Programming of SEL RTAC 3530 and development of HMI screens in Grand Island, NE

Create one-line graphic showing each breaker with color-coded breaker status Display electrical parameters for each of the five (5) circuit breakers

Voltages – Phase to Phase (AB, BC, CA) – kV Amperages – Per Phase (A, B, C, N) – A Demand – Total 3PH – kW Power factor – 3PH power factor - % lag or leading

Provide HMI touchscreen trip and close control of each circuit breaker

ITEM 4 PRICE: $6800.00

Thank you for this opportunity to quote. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at your convenience. If you wish to proceed with this work, please fill out the area below and return at your convenience.

Proposal Acceptance Item Price

ITEM 1: On-site (Lincoln) Switchgear Testing and Commissioning $ 9,500.00

ITEM 2: Detailed Inspection and Testing in Grand Island $ 7,500.00

ITEM 3: Installation of SEL-751 Relay & Current Sensors in Grand Island $ 9,200.00

ITEM 4: Programming of SEL-RTAC and HMI Display $ 6,800.00

Contract Total: $

Accepted By PO No.

State of Nebraska (Optional)

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