Local Agency ABC Process

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Step 1 of 10

Prepare for your project
This slideshow explains the process to submit local agency projects to SMUD, which may require the relocating existing SMUD facilities. This includes road widening, water/sewer improvements and extensions, etc.

You can submit your project to relocate SMUD facilities at any time. Review the following information for help with the construction process:
- Design, construction & engineering specifications
- Rates, rules and regulations

Step 2 of 10

Submit your project's "A" plans
The first step in this process is to submit your projects "A" plans detailing the entire project boundary and scope of work required (see a sample "A" letter).

There are 3 ways to submit your project and "A" letter:

Submit an online application

In person
SMUD East Campus - Operations Center
4401 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827

By mail
Design & Construction Services
P.O. Box 15830, MS EA-105
Sacramento, CA 95852-0830

Step 3 of 10

SMUD provides initial response
SMUD will provide an initial response to your submission by providing SMUD Plant Records Maps of the area identified where the work will take place.

These maps can help you determine if any conflicts exist within your project boundary.

Step 4 of 10

Local agency develops minimum 65% construction plans
The local agency develops minimum 65% construction plans, which should be submitted to SMUD.

Plans submitted to SMUD must show the following:
- All SMUD facility conflicts as determined by the local agency.
- Potholing data which shows conflicts with existing SMUD underground facilities.

Step 5 of 10

SMUD validates conflicts
SMUD will review plans to determine if our facilities are in conflict with local agency proposed work.
- If no conflicts exist, we'll let you know and the process will end.
- If conflicts are identified, we'll assign the project to an engineering designer typically within 5 business days and notify you.
The assigned engineering designer will be your single point of contact for your project to address your project's requirements to meet your needs.

We'll notify you of preliminary schedules for design and construction, and any fees required to relocate SMUD's facilities.

Step 6 of 10

SMUD completes final job design
Your SMUD engineering designer will complete the final job design and determine any cost for the SMUD relocation work.

This final job design will be used by SMUD construction crews to perform SMUD's required work.

Step 7 of 10

Local agency develops and submits 100% construction plans
Once the signed and approved "C" plans are submitted, we'll review it against our design package to ensure no change in B plan submittals and project scope.
- If no scope changes exist, we'll notify you of such and the process will proceed as detailed below.
- If scope changes are identified, we'll contact you to determine whether the local agency will revise its C plans to match SMUD's construction plans or whether SMUD will revise its construction plans to match the local agency's C plans.

Please note: Revisions to SMUD's construction plans may delay relocating SMUD facilities and your project.

Step 8 of 10

Contract and payment letter
When required, you'll receive a project quote and contract letter from SMUD. It'll include instructions for approving the contract and making a payment.

Step 9 of 10

SMUD schedules construction of your project
We'll schedule your project's construction after:
- We receive your approved contract letter (if required) and any required fees
- Any other holds have been removed from the project.
You'll then receive an email from your engineering designer
that the job is progressing to construction.

Step 10 of 10

SMUD's construction work is performed
The SMUD construction team will relocate our electric facilities and equipment specified in our final job design. The job will then be closed out.

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building under construction

Design & Construction Services: New SMUD Construction Required

Step 1: Prepare for your project

This slideshow explains SMUD's meter and service process to connect to SMUD's electrical system. It also explains the common requirements for projects requiring SMUD construction.

You can begin your request for service from SMUD any time by clicking the "Ready to get started?" link below. You'll find more information to help you with the application and construction process by following the links below:

Step 2: Start the application process with your local agency

Each local agency has its own requirements for construction projects. You'll need to submit your project plans to the appropriate authority and obtain a “plan check” number before submitting your project application to SMUD.

Click the link below for more information about local agency requirements.

View list of jurisdiction contacts

Step 3: Submit your SMUD application and fees

Submit your application, required documents and fees to SMUD. There are three ways to submit your application:

Online by clicking the button below:
Submit an online application

In person:
SMUD East Campus -- Operations Center
4401 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827

By mail:
Design & Construction Services
P.O. Box 15830, MS EA-105
Sacramento, CA 95852-0830

Step 4: SMUD assigns an engineering designer to your project

Once SMUD receives your application and fees, we'll assign a SMUD engineering designer, typically within five business days to be your single point of contact for your project.

Our engineering designer will address your project's electrical requirements and schedule to help make sure we meet your needs.

Step 5: Requirements for developer installed civil improvements

In some cases, you'll need to complete civil improvements before SMUD can begin construction of your project. This could include things such as trenching and installing conduit, boxes and pads for SMUD's electrical cable and equipment.

When civil improvements are required, your SMUD engineering designer will provide you with a Commitment Package that explains the requirements, process steps and your responsibilities. For most jobs you'll receive your commitment package within 60 days or less.

Step 6: Developer's construction of civil improvements

Your Commitment Package will include information about how to schedule a pre-construction meeting with a SMUD inspector. SMUD's inspector will provide direction for your installation of the SMUD required civil improvements, which you can begin after the pre-construction meeting.

Step 7: Return required application documents to SMUD

Your engineering designer will tell you what documents you'll need to complete and/or return before SMUD can begin construction of your project.

These can include SMUD's agreement to grant easement, conveyance agreement, copies of your property grant deed or building permits. To avoid project delays, please return all required documents as soon as possible.

Step 8: SMUD completes final job design

Your SMUD engineering designer will complete the final job design and determine the cost of the work. The final job design will be used by SMUD construction crews to complete our part of the job.

Step 9: Contract and payment letter

When required, you'll receive a project quote and contract letter from SMUD. It'll include instructions for approving the contract and making a payment.

Step 10: SMUD schedules construction of your project

We'll schedule construction of your project after we receive your approved contract letter (when required) and any required fees, and after any other holds have been removed from the project. At that time you'll receive an email from your engineering designer that the job is progressing to construction.

Step 11: SMUD's construction work is performed

Our construction team will install SMUD's electric facilities and equipment specified in the final job design. This includes all equipment except the meter, which will be installed after the panel is inspected by your local authority.

Step 12: Customer seeks local agency inspection approval

You'll need to contact your local agency and arrange for your electrical panel to be inspected. Local agencies typically notify SMUD of their approval one business day after they approve the work.

Step 13: SMUD completes meter and service work and energizes service

A SMUD service crew will install the new meter, connect or install the service wire, and energize your service once we receive inspection approval from your local authority. This is typically done within seven business days of the meter panel inspection approval.

Local Agency ABC Process

Design & Construction Services: New SMUD Construction Required

Step 1: Prepare for your project

Step 2: Start the application process with your local agency

Step 3: Submit your SMUD application and fees

Step 4: SMUD assigns an engineering designer to your project

Step 5: Requirements for developer installed civil improvements

Step 6: Developer's construction of civil improvements

Step 7: Return required application documents to SMUD

Step 8: SMUD completes final job design

Step 9: Contract and payment letter

Step 10: SMUD schedules construction of your project

Step 11: SMUD's construction work is performed

Step 12: Customer seeks local agency inspection approval

Step 13: SMUD completes meter and service work and energizes service