Invitation for Bids to Qualified Electric Services Providers for Non-Exclusive Easements for the Purpose of Transmitting and Distributing Electric Power Over, Under, Through, Upon and Across Certain City-owned Property to Provide Electric Services to Property Operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia (VDOT)

The City Council is considering an ordinance to accept a bid for a non-exclusive easement agreement. This agreement will allow a qualified electric services provider to transmit and distribute electric power over certain City-owned property located at 100 North Park Lane. The purpose is to provide electric services to property operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia (VDOT). The specific provider is identified as Dominion Energy Virginia, who submitted a bid of $1 for a 40-year term easement. The easement will be variable in width and will allow for the installation and maintenance of underground conduits, cables, lighting supports, and transformers. Dominion Energy will be responsible for maintaining the easement area clear of obstructions and will repair any damage caused by their operations. The agreement also includes provisions for liability and insurance, with Dominion Energy required to maintain significant coverage.

This agreement allows for the necessary infrastructure to provide electric services to VDOT property. Residents will not see a direct cost from this easement, as it is a nominal bid from Dominion Energy for utility infrastructure on city property.

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