$120kV$ to $230,$ and it is recommended that this $140-$mile Addison$-$Smithfield$-$Mesa Valley $345$

$kV$ be contracted to some competent engineering firm.

We had sessions with each of the three below mentioned engineering firms to acquaint them

with our needs and learn of their capabilities. The work they will perform is as follows: Make

routine sections; make subsurface investigations; make electrical hardware and general project

designs; and furnish miscellaneous specifications, drawings, and technical data required to

procure the right of way, hardware, structural steel, and the awarding of contracts for

construction. It is estimated this work will total $12,300$ labor$-$hours. There will also be

approximately $$144,000$ worth of computer

services and general out$-$of$-$pocket expenses in addition to the labor$-$hours.

Bid comparison is:

It is recommended that this contract be awarded to Pettigrew even though their cost per hour is

higher than the others. Total cost will be influenced by the capabilities and productivity of the

company chosen, and, therefore, Pettigrew may not cost us any more; it is the desire of Moren

management to have Pettigrew perform such a job with Moren as our first experience with them.

Both T&B and CE have done considerable work for Moren.

Question

If you were in the position of Mr$.$ Carter, which action would you take on the design engineering

contract?