20260505115947316 Notice of Opportunity C007075- Sale of Cogen System.pdf

NOO# C007075

Sale of CoGen System

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Notice of Opportunity

ISSUE DATE: May 5, 2026

NOO: C007075

TITLE: Sale of CoGen System

ISSUING OFFICE: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Procurement & Contracting Department, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Note : This Project is on an aggressive schedule intended to have all removal and restoration tasks completed by June 30, 2027. The phase timeframes set forth below are subject to change based upon the awarded Team’s proposed timeline.

*The District reserves the right to make changes or alterations to the Project Schedule at any time as the District, in its sole discretion, deems to be in the best interest of the public. Any extension, change, or update to this schedule prior to project award shall be updated within the listing at the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Proposers are responsible for verifying all listing information prior to submitting a response to this solicitation

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (“District”) requests proposals from firms interested in purchasing the CoGen System run by Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES). Cogen refers to the Cogeneration Plant which produces both electricity and thermal energy (steam/hot water) for Walt Disney World, a process known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), ensuring power for parks and resorts.

1.2 All dates and information contained herein may be extended, changed, or updated within the listing posted at CFTOD BID PORTAL: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/62171/portal-home, hosted by PlanetBids. Proposers are responsible for verifying all listing information before submitting a response to the Notice of Opportunity (NOO).

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1.3 ANTI-LOBBYING: Any bidder/proposer violating anti-lobbying in Section 6 will have their proposal rejected and will not be considered further.

1.4 ANTI-COLLUSION STATEMENT/PUBLIC DOMAIN: Proposer shall not divulge, discuss, or compare this Notice of Opportunity with any other proposer or collude with any other proposer in the preparation of this response in order to gain an unfair advantage in the award of this contract. By submitting a response, Proposer acknowledges all information contained herein is part of the public domain as defined in the Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S.

SECTION 2. INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDING PROPOSERS

2.1 All proposals must be electronically submitted by or before the bid due date on the CFTOD BID PORTAL, under the appropriate listing.

2.2 Proposals may not be submitted by any other means other than as described in Section 2.1. The District will not accept proposals sent by U.S. Mail, private couriers, or fax.

2.3 Selection may be made directly from the NOO. Some or all of the responding firms may be requested to provide written or oral technical proposals, or both for the rating process. After the rating of proposers, a contract will be negotiated in accordance with Florida Statutes and this solicitation.

2.4 All materials submitted as response to this NOO shall become the property of the District.

2.5 Proposals not conforming to the instructions provided herein will be subject to disqualification at the sole option of the District.

SECTION 3. TIME SCHEDULE

3.1 Please refer to the dates noted for submission in the PlanetBids™ portal.

3.2 MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT. Refer to the listing on the CFTOD BID PORTAL for meeting date and location. All attendees must RSVP through PlanetBids™ to attend the Mandatory Meeting & Site Visit. Attendees must bring/wear closed toed shoes, pants and eye and ear protection.

3.3 Questions concerning the project must be submitted electronically on the bidding platform.

Responses will be made electronically. It is the responsibility of the proposers to check for updates. All dates and information contained herein may be extended, changed, or updated as needed. Proposers are responsible for verifying all current listing information before submitting a response to this NOO.

SECTION 4. AWARD

4.1 The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

4.2 The District is awarding one contract and will negotiate terms with the highest ranked proposer.

4.3 The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities and technicalities and may, at its sole discretion, request a clarification or other information to evaluate any or all proposals.

4.4 The District will finalize a contract with the highest-ranked proposer. If an agreement cannot be reached with that proposer, the District reserves the right to negotiate with the next highest-ranked proposer (or subsequent proposers) until an agreement is reached.

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SECTION 5. INQUIRIES

5.1 Any and all questions must be submitted through the appropriate listing electronically via the CFTOD BID PORTAL. Responses will be made electronically and posted online under the listing.

It is the responsibility of the proposers to check for updates.

5.2 If necessary, any addenda will be posted under the listing at CFTOD BID PORTAL.

5.3 It is our standard policy no addendum will be issued later than three (3) calendar days prior to the date for receipt of proposals, except an addendum withdrawing the Notice of Opportunity, or one which includes postponement of the date for receipt of proposals.

5.4 No verbal or written information which is obtained other than by information in this document or by addendum to this request will be binding on the District.

SECTION 6. LOBBYING

6.1 PROPOSERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT CONTACT IS NOT PERMITTED WITH ANY DISTRICT

PERSONNEL OR BOARD MEMBER RELATED TO, OR INVOLVED WITH THIS REQUEST. PROPOSERS

ARE RESTRICTED FROM DISCUSSING THEIR SUBMITTALS AND THIS SOLICITATION WITH

COMPETING FIRMS UNDER THIS NOO. ALL ORAL OR WRITTEN INQUIRIES MUST BE DIRECTED

THROUGH THE ASSIGNED PROCUREMENT PERSONNEL OR THE DISTRICT’S CONTRACTING

OFFICER.

6.2 LOBBYING IS DEFINED AS ANY ACTION TAKEN BY AN INDIVIDUAL, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, JOINT

VENTURE, PARTNERSHIP, SYNDICATE, CORPORATION, AND ALL OTHER GROUPS WHO SEEK TO

INFLUENCE THE GOVERNMENTAL DECISION OF A DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER OR ANY DISTRICT

PERSONNEL AFTER ADVERTISEMENT AND PRIOR TO THE BOARD VOTE ON THE AWARD OF THIS

CONTRACT. CONTACT WITH OTHER SUBMITTING PROPOSERS IS RESTRICTED AFTER

ADVERTISEMENT AND PRIOR TO AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT.

6.3 ANY PROPOSER OR ANY INDIVIDUALS THAT LOBBY ON BEHALF OF PROPOSER DURING THE

TIME SPECIFIED WILL RESULT IN REJECTION/DISQUALIFICATION OF SAID NOTICE OF

OPPORTUNITY.

SECTION 7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Selection Committee shall evaluate all proposals received, by numerical rating, which meet the submittal requirements. The following factors will be considered in evaluating the responsive proposals received:

CRITERIA WEIGHT

Qualifications and Experience 10 Approach and Business Plan 15 Timeframe of Removal 10 Offer/Purchase Amount 65

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100

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SECTION 8. PROPOSAL SELECTION CRITERIA

8.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

A. Proposals must be received electronically by or before the bid due date on the CFTOD BID PORTAL, under the appropriate listing. Responses received at any other location or means will not be considered.

B. Proposer’s response shall be no more than 10 pages, excluding front covers, resumes, and a cover letter of up to two (2) pages, plus any required forms, licenses or certifications. Proposers who submit more than the pages indicated may not have the additional pages of the proposal read or considered. Proposals failing to provide sufficient information and assurances of performance to accurately assess each category below, or which fail to comply with the requirements and conditions of the Notice of Opportunity will not be given further consideration.

8.2 ORGANIZATION OF PROPOSAL

The proposer must provide all information as requested in this Notice of Opportunity (NOO). The District may reject as non-responsive at its sole discretion any proposal or any part thereof that is incomplete, inadequate in its response, or departs in any substantive way from the required format. Responses shall be organized in the following manner:

A. Proposer Information (Excluded from page count cover letter up to two (2) pages): Name of the proposer, address, principals, telephone number, email address and taxpayer ID number.

Include a brief history of the company.

B. Qualifications and Experience (10 pts.): Provide qualifications, resumes, and experience of the team based on the elements of this NOO. Emphasize the specific qualifications and experience for acquisitions similar to the CoGen System. Identify and provide in-depth information on why your firm would be best suited for purchase of the CoGen System.

Active ASME R Stamp Certification, issued through the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. While demolition isn’t a “repair,” it does involve pressure boundary work, such as:

1. Cutting or removing pressure vessels

2. Disabling HRSG drums or superheaters

3. Opening ASME stamped steam piping

4. Removing or altering high energy piping

5. Able to follow NBIC code for decommissioning

6. Experienced in handling high risk thermal and pressure equipment

This certification ensures all work performed during removal meets ASME Section I (HRSGs, steam drums, superheaters, boiler piping), IV (hot‑water heat recovery units hot-water heat recovery units), and VIII (heat exchangers, tanks, knockouts, air receivers) requirements, eliminating risk to both personnel and facility infrastructure.

Active Operator Qualification (OQ) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 192, covering:

1. Natural gas piping

2. Gas pressure control systems

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3. Fuel regulators

4. Gas train components

5. Emergency shutdown and isolation procedures

6. Safe purging, inerting, and commissioning/de commissioning activities

Demonstrated experience decommissioning cogeneration or combined-cycle assets of similar size and complexity.

C. Approach and Business Plan (15 pts.): Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the overall approach to removing the CoGen equipment. This should include but is not limited to decommissioning, removal, restoration, required resources, and site access considerations.

Identify constraints, assumptions, and potential risks, along with mitigation strategies for removal activities and include proposed mitigation measures that demonstrate a practical and well-planned approach to execution.

D. Timeframe of Removal (10 pts.) Provide a proposed schedule for the complete removal of the CoGen equipment, including key milestones from award through final site restoration.

This should include but is not limited to phases such as mobilization, decommissioning, removal, and restoration activities. Proposers should demonstrate the ability to meet the required completion deadline of June 30, 2027 and highlight opportunities to expedite work.

E. Offer/Purchase Amount (65pts.): Submit your all-inclusive offer for the purchase of the CoGen equipment. This should include but is not limited to cost associated with removal, abatement, testing, rigging, and coordination of any required permitting. Proposer’s Price Proposal shall consist of the total purchase price to be paid to the District for the acquisition of the CoGen System, as described in the Scope of Work.

A. Purchase Price: Proposals shall clearly state the total lump sum amount to be paid to the District for the CoGen System.

B. All-Inclusive Responsibility: The Price Proposal shall represent the Proposer’s full financial commitment. The Proposer shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the acquisition, including but not limited to removal, transportation, permitting, labor, equipment, disposal, site restoration, and any other related expenses.

C. No Cost to the District: Under no circumstances shall the District incur any cost related to the removal, transfer, or disposition of the CoGen System.

D. Payment Terms: Proposals shall specify the proposed payment terms, including timing of payment (e.g., upfront, milestone-based), and any conditions associated with transfer of ownership.

E. Negotiations: The District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to negotiate the final purchase price and terms, and may request additional financial details or supporting documentation.

8.3 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

A. Proposal Evaluation Process:

1. The Selection Committee will generally be comprised of, at a minimum, three members.

The committee may consist of representatives from various and appropriate District departments.

2. The committee members will independently score each responsive proposal received in

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3. The Selection Committee will assign ratings in the evaluation and recommendation process in accordance with the evaluation criteria listed in Evaluation Criteria, Section 7.

4. The Selection Committee reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to invite finalists to participate in a Q&A interview session. Following the interviews, the Selection Committee reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to rescore the finalists

5. The District has the option to award or reject any or all proposals or contracts resulting from this NOO.

SECTION 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All proposers must list all and any affiliations they have with other proposers, or a shared ownership interest greater than 5% with any District staff, District-appointed officials, or contracted persons. If your firm or any individual in your firm has a conflict, please submit the Conflict of Interest form with your proposal.

NOTE: Proposers must disclose the name of any District employee or Board of Supervisor official that is a known relative of an employee, officer, director, shareholder, or agent of your firm.

SECTION 10. COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONDING

All costs directly or indirectly related to proposal preparation, representation or clarification shall be the sole responsibility of and be borne by the proposer.

SECTION 11. CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

11.1 A District contract will be drafted with the successful proposer, and all general District terms and conditions apply.

11.2 INDEMNIFICATION. The Proposer shall indemnify and hold harmless the District and their appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including legal costs, arising out of or resulting from the performance of this contract, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expenses is attributed to bodily injury, sickness, disease, personal injury or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss or loss of use resulting there from and is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Proposer.

SECTION 12. SCOPE OF SERVICES

12.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES INTRODUCTION

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (“District”) is soliciting proposals from firms interested in purchasing the CoGen Systems maintained and operated by Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES). Cogen refers to the Cogeneration Plant which produces both electricity and thermal energy (steam/hot water) for District customers, a process known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP).

12.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Pre Mobilization & Planning:

1. Project Execution Plan including removal sequencing, access, laydown, and logistics.

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2. PE stamped Rigging and Critical Lift Plans (cranes, gantries, modular skidding, engineered rollers).

3. Purge/Isolation Plans for gas systems (nitrogen inerting, valve isolation, blinds/spades, verification testing).

4. LOTO/Energy Control Plans covering electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, steam, chemical, and stored energy hazards. Refer to Appendix E.

5. Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) – Contractor shall furnish and have accepted through CFTOD safety prior to commencement of work.

6. The Buyer/Contractor shall develop and submit a comprehensive Utility Continuity Plan that clearly demonstrates how all plant and District customer utility services will remain fully operational and uninterrupted throughout the entire duration of the decommissioning and removal effort. The plan shall identify all utilities impacted by the work, including electrical distribution, natural gas, water systems, steam/hot water networks, communications, controls, and any RCES managed infrastructure—and detail the specific strategies, temporary measures, sequencing, and contingencies that will be implemented to prevent service disruptions.

7. Environmental Management Plan (EMMP): waste characterization, containment, spill prevention (SPCC), air/noise/dust controls, and decontamination.

8. Traffic & Route Survey Plan for oversize/overweight hauling; include utility clearances, escorts, axle loads, and District permits.

B. Decommissioning & Isolation:

1. Coordinate system outages with RCES.

2. Drain, vent, depressurize, and gas free pressure systems.

3. Perform code compliant work on ASME stamped items only under active R Stamp program when repair/alteration is necessary for removal.

4. Identify, remove, and properly manage chemicals, oils, water treatment media, and residuals (e.g., oils, lubricants, etc.).

5. Lock, tag, and verify zero energy state for all equipment prior to dismantling.

6. The Buyer/Contractor is solely responsible for the safe, code‑compliant, and fully documented abandonment of all existing utilities that are to remain in place and are not being removed as part of this scope. All abandonment activities must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

7. All utilities designated for removal shall be fully disconnected and removed back to their source, point of origin, or as otherwise directed by the District. The Buyer/Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions, coordinating all isolation and lockout/tagout procedures, and ensuring that all remaining utilities do not pose safety, operational, or environmental hazards following abandonment.

C. Dismantling, Rigging, and Building Protection:

1. Disassemble equipment per OEM guidance; protect re-usable/salable components.

2. Do not demolish any part of the building. Protect the structure, exterior envelope, finishes, and all nearby systems and utilities from damage during all work activities

3. If the building structure will be used or impacted to support the removal process, the

Contractor shall provide drawings and engineering calculations prepared and sealed by

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4. Maintain egress, fire protection, and life safety systems during all phases.

5. All rigging and lift plans shall be submitted to RCES for review and approval prior to execution.

D. Transportation & Hauling:

1. Prepare, package, and secure loads for interstate transport, including weather protection and cribbing.

2. Obtain oversize/overweight permits, escorts, and traffic control from CFTOD Planning & Engineering.

3. All transportation and hauling of equipment shall be coordinated with RCES Operations.

4. Provide chain of custody, bill of lading, and asset manifests for all removed components.

E. Site Restoration & Turnover:

1. Terminate by cap or other means all remaining utility and process services. Provide complete as left drawings and a list documenting all isolation points.

2. Restore building to its pre-work conditions by removing all temporary anchors, supports, and protections, patching any penetrations, and thoroughly cleaning all work areas. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for protecting the existing building and its components throughout the duration of the work, and for repairing or restoring, at no additional cost to the Owner, any damage resulting from their operations to a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to the work.

3. All equipment removal and restoration activities shall be completed no later than June 30, 2027.

4. Submit the final documentation package, including all required closeout submittals, records, drawings, permits, and certifications.

F. Equipment Summary (to be Removed/Handled):

1. Gas Turbine – GE LM6000 (ESN #191 564)

i. Equipped with HP SPRINT

ii. Purchased in 2005

iii. Overhauled on April 2, 2015

iv. Stage 1 nozzle exchange and Stages 3–5 bushing replacement completed on July

13, 2018

v. Current operating history: 370 starts and 66,297 operating hours

vi. Additional details:

1. Inlet filter system includes inlet chilling

2. Note: The Gas Turbine Cooling Tower cannot be sold or disconnected

2. Gas Turbine Generator – Brush (Model #BEMF 17408)

i. Purchased in 2005

ii. Total operating hours: 66,297

iii. Ratings: 61.5 MW, 68,333 kVA, 3600 rpm, 12,470 volts, 3,163.8 amps

iv. 3 phase, 60 Hz

3. Steam Turbine – Elliott SRQV9 (Serial #B704003)

i. Rated for 600 psig, 600°F with 150 psig extraction

ii. 5,805 rpm

iii. Overhauled on October 29, 2018

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iv. Controls upgrade completed in 2015

4. Reverse Osmosis (RO) System – US Filter FlowMax Series 4M

i. 4:2:1 array configuration

ii. Purchased in 2005

5. Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) – Henry Vogt Machine Co.

i. Placed in service in 2005

ii. Field Gas Compressors (2 units) – Ariel

iii. Both placed in service in 2005

6. Generator Step Up Transformer – SPX Waukesha WT02180

i. Placed in service in 01/2016

ii. Ratings: 46.5/62.0 MVA, 3 phase, 60 Hz

iii. Voltage: 69 kV to 12.4 kV (Delta–Wye)

G. Available Documentation:

1. The following documentation is available to assist in evaluating the equipment:

2. Itemized Facility Equipment List (dated April 14, 2025)

3. Spare Parts Inventory List (dated June 18, 2025)

4. Operating hours summary for Gas and Steam Turbines, 2020–2024 (Excel, dated June 24, 2025)

5. GE Gas Turbine Overhaul Report (April 2, 2015)

6. GE Gas Turbine Maintenance Report (July 13, 2018)

7. Elliott Steam Turbine Overhaul Report (October 29, 2018)

8. Generator Step Up Transformer Test Record Maintenance (March 10,2026)

9. Generator Step Up Transformer DTA Report (March 12, 2026)

10. Aerial maps of the plant and designated equipment exit route (Appendix B)

11. Twenty-eight (28) folders of plant equipment records and technical documentation

12. Additional CoGen documentation (Appendix C)

H. Codes & Standards Alignment:

1. ASME Section I, IV, VIII – Power Boilers; Heating Boilers; Unfired Pressure Vessels.

2. NBIC NB 23 (National Board) – Part 2 (Inspection), Part 3 (Repairs & Alterations), and Part

4 (Pressure Relief Devices) for any pressure boundary work performed during removal.

3. ASME B31.1– Power Piping, as applicable to remaining tie ins.

4. DOT 49 CFR Part 192 – Pipeline Safety (Operator Qualification, purging/isolation tasks, records) where jurisdictionally required for natural gas systems.

5. NFPA 56 – Fire/Explosion Prevention during Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas

Piping Systems.

6. NFPA 70/70E – National Electrical Code & Electrical Safety in the workplace.

7. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 – General Industry and Construction standards, including

LOTO (1910.147), Confined Space (1910.146), Hot Work, Fall Protection, and Cranes (1926 Subpart CC).

8. ASME B30 Series – Rigging and lifting devices.

I. Personnel Qualifications:

1. ASME R Stamp certificate holder with evidence of current authorization and National Board registration.

2. DOT Part 192 OQ for covered tasks related to fuel gas systems (isolation, purging, valve operations, ESD verification).

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3. Certified crane operators/riggers including PE signed and sealed lift plans for critical lifts.

4. OSHA training credentials appropriate to tasks.

J. Submittals & Deliverables:

1. Project Execution Plan, QA/QC Plan, Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan

(EMMP).

2. PE stamped rigging/critical lift plans and building use plan if utilizing structural steel or roof framing.

3. Utility Continuity Plan and outage coordination schedule.

4. Route survey, permits, and transport documentation (bills of lading, manifests).

5. Non-Destructive Exam (NDE) reports, weld maps, pressure test records, R Stamp documentation (if applicable).

6. As left drawings showing terminations, caps/blinds, and utility status.

7. Final Closeout Package and warranty for building/ground restoration.

K. Constraints & Special Conditions:

1. The existing building structure shall remain fully intact for the duration of the project.

Building demolition, structural modification, or alteration of any kind is strictly prohibited unless reviewed and approved by the Owner’s Representative on a case-by-case basis.

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for restoring the building to its pre-work condition upon completion of the project.

2. The Buyer/Contractor shall maintain uninterrupted utility service to all District and customer facilities throughout all phases of decommissioning and removal. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical distribution, natural gas systems, water systems, communications, chilled water/hot water loops, and other RCES‑managed utilities. Work sequence, temporary services, and outage planning shall be coordinated to prevent disruption to operations.

3. The Buyer/Contractor shall be fully and solely responsible for all means, methods, engineering controls, rigging plans, temporary works, structural use plans, and construction techniques required to perform the work safely and effectively. All activities must comply with:

i. Applicable federal, state, and local laws

ii. ASME, NBIC, NFPA, OSHA, and DOT standards

iii. All Utility Standards, RCES operating procedures, and District requirements

iv. All Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

v. No deviations shall occur without prior written approval from the District

4. Warranty:

i. All equipment, materials, components, and related items that are removed or included as part of this work are considered transferred strictly on an “as‑is, where‑is” basis, with no warranties of any kind, express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, warranties related to condition, functionality, or fitness for a particular purpose.

ii. All descriptions, representations, and information regarding these items have been provided solely based on our best knowledge at the time of communication. No guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy, and the purchaser or recipient assumes all responsibility for inspection, evaluation, and use of the items.

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L. Appendices (to be provided by the District):

1. Appendix A: Equipment List & Condition Assessment references.

2. Appendix B: Aerial maps and designated equipment exit routes.

3. Appendix C: Supplemental CoGen documentation (28 folders index).

4. Appendix D: Bid Schedule & Pricing Format.

5. Appendix E: RCES Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Program.

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION