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SUN MOUNTAIN — KEY PROJECTS

PG&E ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION

At Sun Mountain LLC, we specialize in project and construction management services tailored for large-scale utility projects. With a focus on the undergrounding of overhead electric distribution lines in high fire hazard areas across California, we are committed to enhancing safety and reliability in our communities.

Our Expertise

With over 10 years of experience as a business and key players with 20+ years of experience in managing complex construction projects, we understand the unique challenges faced by utility owners in high-risk environments. Our team of dedicated professionals is equipped with the knowledge and skills to oversee every aspect of the project lifecycle, from initial planning and permitting to execution and completion.

Our Services

• Project Management: We provide comprehensive project management services, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Construction Management: Our construction management team works closely with contractors and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: We prioritize communication and collaboration with all stakeholders, including local communities, regulatory agencies, and utility partners, to foster transparency and trust throughout the project.

Our Commitment

At Sun Mountain LLC, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and enhancing the resilience of California’s electrical infrastructure. By undergrounding electric distribution lines, we not only reduce the risk of wildfires but also improve the overall reliability of power delivery in vulnerable areas.

Join us in our mission to create safer, more sustainable communities. Contact us today to learn how we can support your utility projects.

PG&E GAS TRANSMISSION

• SERVICES: Project Management Services - Gas Transmission
• CITY/STATE: San Ramon CA
• Project start/completion: December 2014 to June 2018

Project Summary: Sun Mountain LLC conducted project management duties supporting natural gas transmission projects. These projects consisted of replacement of gas pipe systems and hydrostatic strength testing (Hydro Test) of high-pressure lines in ranges of 170 psi to 600 psi or more. Sun Mountain’s project managers were diligent coordinators of mufti- functional teams consisting of pipeline engineers, gas system operators and planners, land and environmental managers, customer service coordinators, government regulations specialists, encroachments, construction managers, contractors, and temporary gas operators. Almost all projects needed in-depth planning to remove operating gas systems from service in order to conduct the project strength tests or tie-in of new pieces, so Sun Mountain’s project managers played critical roles to the viability and health of the gas supply systems and the viability of the communities that were affected. Sun Mountain provided direct project metric reporting pre and post construction mobilization to the PG&E Program Management Office.

PG&E GAS DISTRIBUTION

• SERVICES: Project Management Services - Gas Distribution
• CITY/STATE San Ramon CA
• Project start/completion: January 2016 to February 2017

Project Summary: Sun Mountain provided gas distribution project management services on approximately 100, low pressure (less than 60 psi) gas system projects throughout the PG&E territory. These projects were replacing old Aldyl-A plastic pipe and copper lines, upgrading line sizes and meter re locations or replacements. We coordinated with PG&E gas systems planning, engineering, customer relations, land and environmental, permitting, construction management, field engineering, contractors, and local city offices in the completion of projects. Sun Mountain provided direct project metric reporting pre and post construction mobilization to the PG&E Program Management Office.

PG&E GAS DISTRIBUTION, UPC

• SERVICES: Field Engineering, Construction Management, Cost controls
• CITY/STATE: San Ramon
• Project start/completion: March 2016 to March 2019

PG&E QA/QC

• SERVICES: Quality Control
• CITY/STATE San Ramon
• Project start/completion: Feb 2018 to March 2019

Project Summary: Sun Mountain’s QA/QC team consisted of engineers who conducted thorough review of DOT CFR Part 192 required close-out requirements such as As-built drawings (red lined), mapping documentation, material and procedural inspection records to support PG&E’s digitizing of critical project information required to be traceable and discover- able at any time. Sun Mountain’s team uncovered flaws in the duration to close-out projects due to procedural issues but were able to achieve much shorter close-out process metrics with very little returns by the mapping/closeout department.

PG&E PERMIT DEPARTMENT

• SERVICES: Traffic Control Planning
• CITY/STATE: San Ramon
• Project start/completion: August 2019 to Present

Project Summary: Engineered traffic control plans in support of gas and electric projects requiring permits from California Department of Transportation, county agencies and municipalities.

LEWIS AND TIBBITTS, INC.

• SERVICES: General Engineering and Safety
• CITY/STATE: San Jose, CA
• Project start/completion: February 2020 to Present

Project Summary: Sun Mountain has a Master Services Agreement executed with Lewis and Tibbits, a General Engineer contractor in the South Bay/San Jose area doing civil engineering services, utility coordination, traffic control permitting and COVID19 related site safety consulting. Sun Mountain is in negotiation of ongoing utility design, coordination, and construction management.