IFB-715127-9.2.26.pdf

INVITATION FOR BID NO. 715127

Procurement Quality Level: 0

FOR

REFUEL OUTAGE 28 COOLING TOWER BEAM REPLACEMENTS

AT

ENERGY NORTHWEST

COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION

QUESTIONS DUE BY: September 16, 2026

BID DUE DATE: September 23, 2026

IFB No. 715127

SECTION I

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I.1 INTRODUCTION

Pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) §43.52.560, Energy Northwest, a joint operating agency and municipal corporation in the State of Washington, invites Bids for Refuel Outage 28 Cooling Tower Beam Replacements at Columbia Generating Station (Columbia) as described herein, from qualified Bidders. Bidder will be selected in accordance with RCW §43.52.560. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is subject to prevailing wage requirements pursuant to chapter 39.12 RCW.

Energy Northwest makes no guarantee as to any actual or minimum amount of Work to be performed. Work is directed at the sole discretion and benefit of Energy Northwest.

Energy Northwest reserves the right, without qualification, to select any proposal as a basis for negotiation, to reject all proposals and to exercise its discretion and apply its judgment with respect to any proposal submitted. This IFB does not commit Energy Northwest to pay any costs incurred in connection with any proposal, or to contract for any Work. There is no commitment on the part of Energy Northwest to accept the lowest priced proposal or any conditions imposed by a Bidder as a requirement of acceptance of their proposal. The proposal to be accepted shall be at the sole discretion of Energy Northwest.

Information submitted to Energy Northwest in response to this IFB becomes public record under the Revised Code of Washington. Without exception by the presenting Party, the information is subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Washington State Public Records Act. Energy Northwest may unilaterally release or exempt information from public disclosure. In the event a Bidder seeks to withhold information from public disclosure, it shall hold Energy Northwest harmless from any damages or costs, including attorney’s fees and statutory awards imposed by any court or regulatory authority. Energy Northwest shall not be liable for any inadvertent public disclosure of information, despite the exercise of reasonable care.

Bidders shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the IFB documents. Submittal of a proposal shall constitute an acknowledgement upon which Energy Northwest may rely that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and is familiar with these documents. Failure or neglect to receive or examine these documents shall in no way relieve Bidder from any obligation with respect to the proposal or these documents. No claim for additional compensation is allowed for lack of knowledge of the IFB documents.

Bids shall be submitted in strict compliance of the specifications and governing terms and conditions. Any exceptions may result in your Bid being declared non-responsive.

This IFB is comprised of:

▪ Section I Instructions to Bidders

▪ Section II Statement of Work, Special Provisions, General

Provisions, Appendices, Exhibits and Attachments

I.2 SUBMISSION OF BID

No staples, paper clips or binders please!

It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to deliver its Bid to Energy Northwest before the time stated above. This responsibility remains with the Bidder regardless of the selected mode of delivery. Bids received prior to Bid opening time become the sole property of Energy Northwest, unless the Bidder elects to withdraw its Bid under the conditions herein provided. Any Bid received after the time set for opening of Bids will be rejected. Any Bid received without the required Bid documents as stated in this IFB will be deemed nonresponsive.

Bid documents may be submitted by express delivery (FedEx or UPS) or in person.

Electronic Bids will not be accepted. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to allow sufficient time, so Bids are received prior to the public Bid opening date and time, September 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm (local time Richland WA.).

Personal Delivery FedEx or UPS

Energy Northwest Energy Northwest Attn: Steven Lund Attn: Steven Lund, MD/PE10 Deschutes Bldg., Office No. 1-289 76 North Power Plant Loop 76 North Power Plant Loop Richland, WA 99354

Richland, WA 99354

Each Bid submitted shall constitute an offer to Energy Northwest and shall be irrevocable for a period of 45 days following Bid opening. Contract Award, if any, shall be made within 45 days from the date of Bid opening.

I.3 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA

A. For the purposes of evaluating Bids, Energy Northwest will consider a number of factors set forth herein and will not evaluate based on cost alone. Energy Northwest reserves the right to let the Contract to the responsible, responsive and qualified Bidder with the lowest price, whose Bid will be most advantageous to Energy Northwest, price and any other factors set forth herein considered

B. Required or Bid will be rejected: Bids are to be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained herein, and on the prescribed forms.

1. Submit completed and signed Bid Form (Appendix “B”). If the Bid Form is not signed, the Bid shall be rejected.

2. Declare on the Bid Form, the Bidder acknowledges that the field work will be performed on a 21-day work window with two 12-hour shifts per day.

Field work not completed by within this 21-day work window shall be subject to the Liquidated Damages provision in Appendix “B” of the Contract Document.

3. Declare on the Bid form, Bidder has reviewed and acknowledges the

Liquidated Damages in Appendix “B”.

4. Declare on the Cost Proposal Form, Bidder has submitted exceptions to Energy Northwest’s Appendix “D” – General Provisions (attached as a separate document). Energy Northwest will not engage in a lengthy negotiation of the General Provisions. Extensive or material exceptions will result in Bidder’s proposal being declared non-responsive. Exceptions thereto must be clearly defined in “track changes” in the Microsoft WORD documents (Appendix “D”) supplied by Energy Northwest. Any exception taken must have a comment in the document describing why the exception is being submitted.

5. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder has previously negotiated terms with Energy Northwest in which they intend to utilize in the course of this Work. If previously negotiated terms are already in place, mark “No” on the Bid Form for above question and “Yes” on the Bid Form for this question.

C. Responsible Bidder: Pursuant to RCW §39.04.350, Bidder must meet the following Bidder responsibility criteria to be considered a responsible Bidder.

Bidder shall:

1. Declare on the Cost Proposal Form, Bidder’s current certificate of registration number as a contractor in compliance with RCW §39.04.350 (RCW 18.27 general contractor, RCW 18.106 plumbing, RCW 70.87 elevator), which must be in effect at the time of IFB due date.

2. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder’s current Washington Unified Business

Identifier number.

3. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder has Industrial Insurance (workers’ compensation) coverage for the Bidder’s employees working in Washington State, as required in Title 51 RCW.

4. Declare on the Bid Form, the Bidder has a Washington Employment

Security Department number, as required in Title 50 RCW.

5. Declare on the Bid Form, the Bidder has a Washington Department of Revenue state excise tax registration number, as required in Title 82 RCW.

6. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder has not been disqualified from performing

Work on any state or federal contracts as detailed in RCW §39.12.065(3).

7. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder has completed Contractor Training or is exempt. Use the web address below to learn more about Contractor Training.

https://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/PrevWage/Contractors/Training.asp

8. Pursuant to chapter 5.50 RCW verifying under penalty of perjury, the

Bidder shall complete, sign and submit the Exhibit “A” - Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes with the Bid Documents.

https://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/PrevWage/Contractors/Training.asp

D. Responsive and Qualified Bidder: Supplemental Bidders Data to be provided with the Bid. Pursuant to RCW §39.04.350(3), Bidder shall supply the following Supplemental Bidders Data for Bid evaluation.

Commercial:

1. Declare on the Bid Form, the Bidder has thoroughly reviewed the specifications, laws and ordinances governing the Work contemplated.

2. Bidder shall submit a completed 2026 W-9 form (Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification).

3 Declare on the Bid Form, if Bidder has any Nuclear Regulatory Commission

(NRC) violations at a nuclear power generating facility in the past three years. Bidder shall provide a list of any NRC violations in a separate document.

Technical:

1. Equivalent Project Experience: Bidder shall have successfully completed projects of a similar size and scope as described in the Small Works Bid documents within the last five years. Bidder to submit a minimum of two equivalent projects. In evaluating whether the projects were “successfully completed,” Energy Northwest may check Bidder references. Project description to include the following:

• Customer name,

• City and State,

• Contact persons,

• Phone number and email address,

• Scope of work during project,

• Dollar value of the project

2. Key Personnel: Provide the names and resumes of the actual supervisors that will be assigned to this Cooling Tower Beam Replacement work. The Energy Northwest team wants commitment and predictability from the Bidder that the listed supervisors will be onsite to direct the Work.

3. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Statistical Report:

Bidder shall submit the completed OSHA safety statistics report, Exhibit “B”, showing Bidder safety performance for the past five years. This report should only include statistics for the business division of the Bidder’s company that will be performing Work at Columbia. If the Bidders’ company is not required to report to OSHSA per OSHA standards 1904.1(a) (1), the Bidder shall identify this on Exhibit “B”, failure to properly identify this on Exhibit “B” could deem the Bidder as unresponsive

4. Project Schedule: Bidder shall submit a Level 1 project schedule. Schedule shall detail activities to be performed by the Contractor containing mobilization, training, walk downs, field implementation, and demobilization.

5. Bidder shall provide a Schedule of Values (SOV) itemizing the Total Bid

Price. SOV may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Performance and Payment Bond

• Materials

• Mobilization

• Site Work

• Cleanup and demobilization

6. Proposed Subcontractors: Proposer shall complete and submit the

Proposed Subcontractor form, Exhibit “C”, indicating the Subcontractors who may perform any portion of the Work. Subcontractors used must be registered to work in the State of Washington and meet the same requirements as the Contractor.

7. Declare on the Bid Form, Bidder has submitted a Site-Specific Safety and

Health Plan (SSSHP) if any of the following criteria is met:

a. The Bid value is greater than $1,000,000.00.

b. The Work is determined to be Industrial Safety high risk per PPM

1.3.76 Integrated Risk Management.

• Risk Significant Work: Activity that poses a potential hazard to Radiological Safety, Industrial Safety, Nuclear Safety, the Environment, or Corporate Safety, which requires additional planning, special precautions, and management oversight to adequately manage the risks.

c. The Bidder will have 50 or more employees onsite performing Work.

At a minimum, the SSSHP will address the following items:

• Safety roles, responsibilities and expectations for employees and Subcontractors.

• Safety orientation process. How will the Bidder train their personnel to Energy Northwest standards and expectations?

• Proactive steps to prevent injuries (including walkdowns, observations, using Human Performance (HU) tools such as Take 2, Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis).

• Safety event and near miss reporting and documentation (follow ISPM-1, document on Contractor’s forms, complete

Condition Reports).

• Process for pre-job briefs, Take 2 and HU tools to be used.

• Process for safety inspections and supervisor and peer safety observations and coaching.

• Process for implementation of Industrial Safety operating experience and lessons learned.

• Process for working on or near asbestos, lead, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), silica and other health hazards.

• Critical work processes requiring Lock Out Tag Out, fall protection, confined space, hot work and high hazard lifts (and other Industrial Safety high risk activities).

I.4 BID EVALUATION PROCEDURE

A. The Bid documents will be reviewed and evaluated by Energy Northwest. Energy Northwest reserves the right to award the Contract to the responsible, responsive and qualified Bidder with the lowest price, whose Bid will be most advantageous to Energy Northwest, price and any other factors set forth herein considered. The evaluation criteria are provided in the following table. Each Bidder submitting a Bid should include sufficient information for Energy Northwest to evaluate the Bidder’s qualification in each area.

B. Evaluation Table

I.5 INTERPRETATIONS, QUESTIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH BIDDERS

Questions due by September 16, 2026, no later than 1:00 pm (local time Richland WA.).

It is the intent of Energy Northwest to obtain Bids which are in strict accordance with this IFB and contain no clarifications, assumptions, etc. No oral interpretations will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning of any part of this IFB. All questions must be made in writing sent via email to Steven Lund (slund@energy-northwest.com), Procurement Specialist II.

Energy Northwest reserves the right to determine if an interpretation is required. Every appropriate interpretation made to a Bidder will be in the form of an Addendum which, if

Bidder Criteria

Total Bid Price

Required Bidder Information

Responsible Bidder

Responsive & Qualified Bidder:

Commercial review

Responsive & Qualified Bidder:

Technical review mailto:slund@energy-northwest.com issued, will be sent as promptly as practicable to all parties to whom the IFB has been issued. There will be no back and forth dialogue. All such addenda shall become part of this IFB.

I.6 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS

Bidder shall thoroughly examine, and be familiar with, all parts of this IFB, including attachments. The failure or neglect of the Bidder to examine any document shall in no way relieve the Bidder from any obligation or be the basis for a claim with respect to its Bid or to the Contract.

I.7 WASHINGTON STATE PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

A. Labor provided under this Contract is subject to Washington State prevailing wage requirements. Contractor must file an intent to pay, and an affidavit of wages paid, as required by the RCW §39.12.040 and chapter 296-127 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Pursuant to Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) Law Booklet, sole proprietors must file the intent and affidavit. There is no exemption from the requirement to file the forms. Prevailing wage rates can be found on the Washington State Department of L&I website at the following address.

https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/

B. It shall be the sole legal and contractual obligation of the Contractor to determine the correct labor categories and wage rates for this Work. For Washington State prevailing wage rates, Contractor shall use rates effective September 1, 2026.

C. Contractor shall pay the hourly minimum rate of wage, not less than the prevailing wage rate, which may be paid to workers, in each trade or occupation required for such public and prevailing wage rate work employed in the performance of the Contract either by Contractor or its subcontractors. Contractor shall contact L&I for any clarification on the selection of applicable prevailing wages and/or categories.

Note: False filings of forms may result in penalties and sanctions under RCW §39.12.050. Failure to pay appropriate wages may result in penalties and sanctions under RCW §39.12.065. Energy Northwest shall not be liable for any resulting difference in prevailing wages paid by the Contractor or Subcontractors.

D. The work site location is in Benton County of Washington State.

I.8 BID FORM

Bids shall be submitted on the Bid Form, Appendix “B” provided with the IFB Documents.

Any submittals or data which may be required by the IFB Documents to support a Bid shall be attached to the Bid Form. The Bid Form must be properly executed; all blanks must be filled in. All Bids shall be submitted in strict compliance with the IFB Documents and the technical and commercial requirements contained herein. Bids which do not comply with these requirements, or which contain or are conditioned upon different terms provided by https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/ the Bidder may be rejected. Any Bid which attempts to disclaim liability for the Bidder's negligence or to disclaim liability for damage, which arises from Bidder's acts, to person or property, may be deemed a non-responsive Bid.

Bidder shall specifically identify by paragraph and page number and describe in detail in its Bid proposal each variation or departure from the IFB Document. If, in Energy Northwest's opinion, the Bid proposal contains material variations in or departures from the commercial terms or functional design requirements, it may be rejected as being non-responsive.

I.9 BID BOND

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond on Form No. 723 (attached as a separate document) provided by Energy Northwest in an amount not less than 5% of the Total Bid Price with a corporate surety licensed to do business in the State of Washington or accompanied by a certified or cashier's check payable to the order of Energy Northwest for a sum not less than 5% of the amount of the Total Bid Price, conditioned that the Bidder shall pay Energy Northwest as liquidated damages the amount specified in the bond, unless Bidder enters into a Contract in accordance with their Bid and furnishes the Payment and Performance Bond hereinafter mentioned prior to the start of work from Contract Award.

If a Bid is rejected, or if a Bid is accepted and a Contract executed, any check shall be returned in each instance within a period of 10 days to the Bidder furnishing the same. If the Bid is one of the low Bids, such check or bond shall be held by Energy Northwest until Contract Documents are fully executed by Energy Northwest and successful Bidder and the Payment and Performance Bond is provided. The Bidder's failure to submit its Bid Bond may result in rejection of the Bid.

I.10 ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of addenda issued during the bidding period by indicating receipt of the addendum on the Bid form. It shall be the absolute responsibility of the Bidder, prior to the opening of Bids, to ascertain that its price includes all addenda issued by Energy Northwest.

I.11 ALTERATION OF BID FORMS

Bids that are conditioned in any way, or that contain erasures or interlineations not authenticated as provided herein, or that contain items not called for, items not in conformity with applicable law, or constitute changes, additions, recapitulations, or any other modifications of the bidding forms that are not specifically called for in the IFB shall, if material, cause the Bid to be rejected. Any interlineations or other changes to the Bid Form shall be authenticated when initialed by the person signing the Bid.

I.12 MODIFICATION OF BIDS

A modification of a Bid already received will be considered only if the modification is received prior to the time and date due. All modifications shall be made in writing, executed and submitted in the same form and manner as the original Bid. Modifications must be clearly identified as a "Bid Modification". Telephone or telegraphic modifications will not be considered.

I.13 WITHDRAWAL OF BID

Bidder may withdraw its Bid at any time prior to the time set for opening of Bids by giving written notice to Energy Northwest at the place designated for receipt of Bids. No Bidder will be permitted to withdraw its Bid after Bid opening unless Energy Northwest fails, for more than 45 days after the time set for the opening of Bids, to either give notice of acceptance of a Bid as provided herein or to reject all Bids. Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing its Bid confers no rights for the withdrawal or modification of the Bid after the time and date due of Bid submission.

I.14 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS

Energy Northwest reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or to accept the Bid which in its sole and absolute judgment shall under all circumstances best serve the interest of Energy Northwest.

Energy Northwest reserves the right to reject any Bids which are incomplete, obscure or irregular, any Bids which omit a Bid on any one or more items for which Bids are required, any Bids which omit unit prices if unit prices are required, any Bids in which unit prices are unbalanced in the opinion of Energy Northwest, any Bids accompanied by insufficient or irregular Bid securities, and any Bids otherwise determined to be nonresponsive.

Energy Northwest shall be the final authority with regard to whether a Bid is responsive and whether a Bidder is a responsible Bidder under the conditions of its Bid. No award of Contract shall be invalidated solely because of the failure of any prospective Bidder to receive an IFB package.

I.15 CONTRACT AWARD

Award of a Contract, if made, will be for the Scope of Work to the Bidder who is determined to be the responsible, responsive and qualified Bidder with the lowest price, whose Bid will be most advantageous to Energy Northwest, price and any other factors set forth herein considered. Energy Northwest may reject the Bid of any Bidder who has failed to perform satisfactorily on a previous Contract with Energy Northwest. There is no representation made by Energy Northwest that guarantees usage or a dollar amount.

I.16 PROPRIETARY DATA – PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

Bidders are cautioned that information contained in Bids relating to price and Contract terms and conditions cannot be regarded as proprietary under applicable Washington State Statutes relating to public disclosure. Bidders are further cautioned that other information submitted to Energy Northwest may become a public record in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington and may not be exempt from disclosure under the Washington State Public Disclosure Act.

I.17 REFUSAL TO EXECUTE CONTRACT

Should the successful Bidder fail or refuse to execute a Contract and furnish a Performance and Payment Bond prior to the start of work from Contract Award by Energy Northwest, the Bidder shall be considered to have abandoned the Bid and the check or Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the Bid delivered with the Bid shall thereupon be due and owing to Energy Northwest as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, and Energy Northwest may thereupon award the Contract to any other Bidder.

I.18 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

Pursuant to RCW §39.08.030, Contractor shall provide the Performance and Payment Bond on the Form No. 715 (attached separately) provided by Energy Northwest prior to the start of work from the notification of Contract Award. To ensure compliance with the terms of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the Total Contract Price, excluding Washington State sales tax. The Performance and Payment Bond shall remain in force until released by Energy Northwest.

I.19 WRITTEN BID PROTEST PROCEDURES

A. Purpose: These protest procedures are included in this IFB to provide a prompt, fair and equitable administrative remedy to all Bidders regarding alleged substantive errors or omissions in the IFB or regarding any decision by Energy Northwest to award the Contract, to declare a Bid non-responsive, or to find a Bidder not responsible.

B. Form of Protest: In order to be considered, a protest shall be in writing and shall include: (1) the name, street address, telephone, fax number and email address of the aggrieved party and/or their authorized representative; (2) the IFB title and number under which the protest is submitted; (3) the economic interest of the aggrieved party in the Contract to be awarded under the IFB; (4) a detailed description of the specific grounds for the protest and any supporting documents;,

(5) the specific ruling or relief requested; and (6) evidence that all persons with a financial interest in the procurement have been given notice of the protest or if such persons are unknown, a written statement to that effect. In the event the protesting party asserts the responsibility of any other Bidder as a ground for protest, it must address in detail the specific responsibility criteria identified in the particular IFB and, absent such specific responsibility criteria, the matters addressed in chapters 39.04 and 39.06 RCW pertaining to Bidder and/or Subcontractor responsibility. The transmittal envelope must clearly identify the IFB number on its face and be labeled as a “Bid Protest.” No protest will be considered by Energy Northwest if all Bids are rejected or if the protest is received after award of the Contract as contemplated by this IFB. The protest shall be provided to Energy Northwest, General Counsel at Kootenai Building, MD 1020, 76 North Power Plant Loop, Richland, Washington 99354; Attention: E. Andrews, SVP/Chief Compliance Officer; 509.377.6020.

C. Timing:

1. Prior to Bid Opening or Due Date: Protests based on the specifications or other terms in the IFB Documents which are apparent on the face of said documents must be received by Energy Northwest no later than 10 calendar days prior to the date established for submittal of Bids. Protests based on other circumstances must be received by Energy Northwest within five calendar days after the protesting Bidder knows or should have known of the facts and circumstances upon which the protest is based. In no event shall a protest be considered if all Bids are rejected or after award of the Contract.

2. After Bid Opening and Prior to Award: Within two full business days (the equivalent of 16 business hours) after the advertised date and time of Bid opening, as amended (Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays excluded), any party planning to protest must file a written notice of such intention with the Energy Northwest General Counsel. If no notice is received by the Energy Northwest General Counsel within the two business days, all eligible protestors will be considered to have waived their right to protest.

Notice of intention must stipulate (1) name, address, and phone number of the aggrieved party; (2) the IFB number and title under which the protest is submitted; and (3) the intended grounds for the protest.

The complete protest, prepared according to the criteria set forth herein

(and consistent with the criteria set forth in subsection I.21.B above), must be received by the Energy Northwest General Counsel within two business days (16 business hours) after the date and time of receipt of the notice of protest.

After the two business days have passed from Bid opening date/time, Energy Northwest will proceed as follows:

If a notice of intent to protest was filed with the Energy Northwest General Counsel during the two business days following Bid opening, the Energy Northwest General Counsel’s may make the following determination:

a. Suspend the award decision to allow consideration of the protest before award is made; or

b. Declare intent to award and wait a minimum of two business days (sixteen business hours as defined above) before entering into a contract. Written notice of intent to execute a contract shall be met by either one of the following methods: (1) public posting by Energy Northwest with a named intent to award indicated on the posted tabulation, made public or accessible to the public by telephone and/or posting on the Energy Northwest internet location designated for Bid results; or (2) an Energy Northwest memorandum request to authorize award to the apparent successful Bidder. The first memorandum request submitted either to the Energy Northwest Executive Board (if applicable) or official or employee with delegated approval authority shall be considered notice of intention to award.

After Bid opening, only Bidders that submitted a Bid, subcontractors, or others that can show a substantial economic interest in the Bid award and who are aggrieved, are eligible to protest. After Bid opening, protests are limited to issues related to Bid opening, evaluation of the Bids, and intention to award decisions, and are further limited to those items that were not known or could not have been reasonably known prior to Bid opening.

Such issues that were known or should have reasonably been known must have been protested prior to Bid opening and are no longer eligible as an issue of protest.

Only protests stipulating an issue of fact concerning the following subjects shall be considered:

▪ A matter of bias, discrimination or conflict of interest on the part of the evaluator;

▪ Errors in computing the score or Bid Price upon which award decisions are based; or

▪ Non-compliance with procedures described in the solicitation for the opening and award itself.

D. Review by Energy Northwest:

1. Energy Northwest shall promptly consider the protest based on the written submittal. In its sole discretion, Energy Northwest may give notice of the protest to other interested parties, including other Bidders. Energy Northwest reserves the right to resolve or to attempt to resolve any protest that concerns the form or content of the solicitation and which protest was received before the Bid due date or Bid opening through written addenda to the Bid documents.

2. Energy Northwest may, in its sole discretion, elect to hold a hearing regarding the protest. A hearing will not, however, generally be held unless Energy Northwest believes it would be helpful to the resolution of the Protest. At the hearing, the aggrieved party will be given a reasonable opportunity to present relevant evidence and to make legal arguments.

Other interested parties may also be given the opportunity to do so. The hearing will generally be recorded, and Energy Northwest will maintain an official record of all documentary evidence presented at the hearing.

Energy Northwest will issue a written final decision on any submitted Protest. In making its decision, Energy Northwest may consult with others and consider information relating to the protest from any source, including other interested parties. A copy of the final decision will be provided to the aggrieved party, and any other party as may be required, by either: (i) personal service; (ii) facsimile; or, (iii) email, with telephonic confirmation.

3. The determination by Energy Northwest shall either:

a. Find the protest lacking in merit and uphold Energy Northwest’s action; or

b. Find only minor technical or harmless errors in Energy Northwest’s acquisition process and determine Energy Northwest to be in substantial compliance and therefore reject the protest; or

c. Find merit in the protest and pursue correction including correcting the errors and reevaluating the Bids, and/or reissuing the solicitation to begin a new process; or

d. Make other findings and determine other courses of action, as appropriate.

E. Stay of Award of the Contract: Energy Northwest will stay award of the Contract for two business days following the issuance of its final decision. The term “business day” shall mean any day on which Energy Northwest is open for regularly conducted business.

F. Appeal: Any appeal must be filed within two business days of the determination being delivered by the Energy Northwest General Counsel to the aggrieved party.

An appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Energy Northwest General Counsel. The written statement of appeal must provide a substantial basis for an appeal, based on the information submitted as part of the original protest. New information or basis of protest will not be considered during the appeal process.

This shall be the final appeal provided to the protestor. The protest shall be considered by the Energy Northwest General Counsel who shall consider all facts and issues, and shall issue a final decision on behalf of Energy Northwest. If the aggrieved party appeals the decision, then the subsequent determination by the Energy Northwest General Counsel shall be final and conclusive. The notice shall be provided to Energy Northwest General Counsel at Kootenai Building, MD 1020, 76 North Power Plant Loop, Richland, Washington 99354; Attention: E. Andrews, SVP/Chief Compliance Officer; 509.377.6020.

G. Strict Compliance: Strict compliance with these protest procedures is essential in furtherance of the public interest. Any aggrieved party that fails to comply strictly with these protest procedures is deemed, by such failure, to have waived and relinquished forever any right or claim with respect to alleged irregularities in connection with the solicitation or award of the Contract.

SECTION II

➢ APPENDIX “A” - STATEMENT OF WORK

➢ APPENDIX “B” - BID FORM

➢ APPENDIX “C” - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

➢ APPENDIX “D” - GENERAL PROVISIONS

➢ EXHIBITS

APPENDIX “A” - STATEMENT OF WORK

A.1 INTRODUCTION

A. Energy Northwest, a joint operating agency and municipal corporation, operates Columbia a nuclear power generating facility.

B. Contractor shall provide qualified personnel and supervision to perform the Cooling Tower 1A beam replacements as further described in Appendix “A”.

A.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The scope of work is intended to give an overview of the Work and is not inclusive of all the Work necessary to complete the project.

B. The Work location is 76 North Power Plant Loop, Richland, WA 99354, outside the

Radiological Controlled Area (RCA) of a nuclear power generating facility.

Note: Contractor shall use the above address when determining the appropriate tax rate in accordance with Section B.9

C. Contractor shall provide qualified, trained, and experienced personnel to replace three concrete beams in Cooling Tower 1A. All Work shall be completed within a 21-day window. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Primary beam replacement

a. Contractor shall remove and replace three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A.

b. Two beams are located at the fourth-story level.

c. One beam is located at the third-story level.

2. Contingency beam replacement

a. Contractor shall be prepared to replace the corresponding set of concrete beams directly beneath the three primary beams.

b. Contractor shall provide a cost-per-beam replacement price in the schedule of values.

3. Fill and drift system restoration

a. Remove all fill and drift materials in the affected area, including drift eliminator mats, to provide access to the concrete fill beam.

b. Reinstall all fill and drift materials, including all drift eliminator mats, after removal of the concrete fill beam to fully restore the system.

c. Remove and reinstall missing fill and drift on Circulating Water (CW) Cooling Tower (CT) 1A,1B, and 1C.

d. Remove and reinstall up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across all six cooling towers: CW-CT-1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, and 2C.

e. Remove and reinstall any fill media or drift components damaged during removal activities or found to be structurally compromised.

D. Energy Northwest will provide tools, replacement parts, applicable components, rigging and materials.

E. Personnel supplied should have the highest standards in the areas of nuclear safety, industrial safety, human performance, and overall productivity, at the request of the Technical Representative or designee.

1. Energy Northwest’s goal is to have a team that includes 70% personnel with prior related nuclear experience.

2. Prior to the commencement of Work, Contractor shall submit resumes of qualified personnel to the Technical Representative or designee for review and approval. Provide training certification or documentation of skill levels and field experience acceptable to Energy Northwest.

3. Contractor shall supply a Supervisor to worker ratio of 1:8.

4. Contractor shall provide a safety representative if contractor has more than 8 people on site.

F. Contractor shall provide the Technical Representative or designee with a detailed project schedule no less than 90 days prior to Work starting.

G. Contractor shall provide the Technical Representative or designee with a final report and submittals for review and approval.

A.4 SCHEDULE OF WORK

A. The Parties will coordinate the actual start date. The actual dates are subject to change based on Columbia’s Refuel Outage schedule.

B. Estimated start is April 7, 2027.

C. Required completion date of field work is April 28, 2027.

D. Contractor personnel shall work two 12-hour shifts per day.

E. Contractor shall have an additional ten days to complete any close out work associated with Contract.

F. Delays greater than four hours that are not recoverable are to be documented and given to the Technical Representative or designee at the close of each day.

A.5 WORK ORDER INSTRUCTIONS

A. Work performed at Energy Northwest is through the work order process.

Contractor shall be required to read and follow work-order instructions prepared by Energy Northwest. The work order instructions will be provided to the Contractor prior to the Work needing to be performed. Contact the Technical Representative for work order instructions.

B. Contractor’s onsite supervisor is responsible for reviewing each work order task assigned to this project and make edits as necessary.

C. Contractor’s onsite supervisor shall agree and confirm that the Work can be performed as included in each work order. Contractor’s onsite supervisor shall sign off on each work order task prior to starting any Work.

A.6 DRAWINGS AND/OR PICTURES

Electronic drawings will be available for the Contractor's use. Contact the Technical Representative, (Jaron Lee jlee@energy-northwest.com) or designee for the electronic files.

A.7 REFERENCES

References are available upon request, Contact the Technical Representative (Jaron Lee jlee@energy-northwest.com) or designee for the electronic files.

A.8 ENERGY NORTHWEST’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide project layout, Site coordination, and work schedule.

B. Provide access to the work area.

C. Provide Technical Representative or designee to coordinate Work activities.

D. Review and approve all Contractor submitted programs, procedures, and qualifications.

E. Provide drawings and other information as necessary to complete the Work.

F. Provide the decision regarding Contractor mobilization based on current Energy

Northwest maintenance schedules. Energy Northwest shall notify the Contractor in a timely manner of delays or schedule changes.

G. Supply non-hazardous waste dumpsters for trash only.

H. Hang required tags, perform system alignments, and manipulate plant equipment in preparation for Work clearances.

A.9 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

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A. Provide required resources necessary to complete the Work. Energy Northwest will not supplement the Contractor’s crew or provide any equipment or tools.

B. Assist the Technical Representative or designee in the development of the final implementation schedule.

C. A minimum of 90 days prior to the start of Work, submit any changes of key personnel and their roles for the Work being performed under this Contract. The list shall be submitted to the Technical Representative or designee for approval.

D. A minimum of 90 days prior to the start of Work, submit a list of the personnel assigned to perform the Work to the Technical Representative or designee to initiate the in-processing.

E. Prior to the start of Work, submit schedules, qualifications, reports and required documentation to the Technical Representative or designee for review and approval.

F. Provide daily, a minimum of one supervisor for every eight Contractor craft personnel working.

G. Assist the Technical Representative or designee in the development of the final work schedule.

H. Mobilize personnel required for the Work in a well-organized manner. Ensuring the project is successful in regard to quality workmanship, cost efficiency and schedule adherence.

I. Coordinate with QC inspectors during all phases of the Work. QC inspectors reserve the right to inspect any portion of the Work at any time. Contractor and the Technical Representative or designee will ensure QC inspectors are available to prevent delays in the Work.

J. Follow all safety rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment as defined by Energy Northwest, or the Contractor’s safety program, whichever is more stringent.

K. Submit a list of personnel and their roles for the Work being performed under this contract. The list shall be submitted to the Technical Representative or designee.

L. Provide consumables required for the performance of the Work. Consumable information and documentation shall be submitted to the Technical Representative or designee for approval prior to use.

M. Submit safety plan to the Technical Representative or designee for review and approval.

N. Submit rigging plans to the Technical Representative or designee for review and approval, if applicable.

O. Provide reports requested by the Technical Representative or designee for inspections and/or Work performed may include but are not limited to; detailed descriptions, photos, videos, and sketches for the Technical Representative’s or designee’s review and approval.

1. All original data generated during inspections and refurbishment will be the property of Energy Northwest.

P. Submit final reports for inspections and Work performed to the Technical

Representative or designee for review and approval.

Q. Demobilize personnel and equipment following successful acceptance of the Work by the Technical Representative or designee.

A.10 CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

A. Monthly meetings (more than 30 days from mobilization): Coordinate monthly meetings (teleconference) with the Technical Representative or designee to review the progress and preparation of the Work.

B. Weekly meetings (Less than 30 days from mobilization): Coordinate weekly meetings (teleconference) with the Technical Representative or designee to review the progress and preparation of the Work.

C. Daily Meetings (after mobilization to Columbia): Prior to start of work for the day, all Contractor personnel will be expected to attend a morning safety meeting.

D. Provide a single point of contact for the duration of the Work.

E. Submit any details for review and approval that differ from those details which are provided on the drawings or instructions.

F. Perform the Work safely and with no injuries.

G. Perform the Work with no human performance events (HU) pursuant to Energy

Northwest’s Standard-04 aligned with INPO Good Practices 08-004.

H. Perform the Work within budget.

I. Perform the Work on schedule. Discuss challenges that could prevent Work from being successful with the Technical Representative or designee to prevent delays in the Work.

J. Perform the Work with no rework.

K. Cleanup work area daily.

L. Submit recommendations to the Technical Representative or designee for performance improvement.

M. Contractor shall work with the Technical Representative or designee to resolve technical issues.

N. Actively engage with the Technical Representative or designee to discuss safety aspects of the job.

O. Verify and validate tasks are planned, scheduled, and performed in accordance with Energy Northwest procedures.

A.11 CONTRACTOR’S DELIVERABLES

A. Perform the Work in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.

B. Provide qualified personnel to perform the Work.

C. Provide a detailed project schedule no less than 90 days prior to starting Work.

D. Provide final report and submittals to the Technical Representative or designee for review and approval.

E. Prior to the start of Work Contractor shall provide the required prevailing wage intent and performance and payment bond to Melinda Soto at mjsoto@energy-northwest.com.

F. Prior to any Invoice approval the Contractor shall provide the required Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) documentation to Melinda Soto at mjsoto@energy-northwest.com.

G. Prior to the final payment the Contractor shall submit the prevailing wage affidavit to Melinda Soto at mjsoto@energy-northwest.com. This document shall verify compliance with Washington State labor laws and ensure that all wages paid under the Contract reflect the prevailing wage standards applicable to the scope of work.

H. Prior to the final payment the Contractor shall submit the Final Statement and General Release – Exhibit “D” to the Procurement Specialist or designee.

A.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall be familiar with all features of the job site which may affect the execution of the Work. Quality Assurance will be verified by the Technical Representative or designee. It is the expectation of Energy Northwest that all Contractors perform at or exceed industry standards and uphold all the safety standards.

B. All activities performed by the Contractor on Energy Northwest property shall be subject to the Quality Assurance requirements of Energy Northwest.

C. Hold points and inspection points identified in Work Orders are mandatory pause steps in the Work process. When a hold or inspection point is reached, the Work must stop until the required inspection is performed and the inspector confirms the mailto:mjsoto@energy-northwest.com

Work meets the applicable requirements. Once approved, the Work may continue.

If the Work is not approved, it must remain stopped until the deficiency is corrected and the inspector authorizes the Work to proceed.

D. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with delays not specifically allowed in this document and costs to remediate a condition not caused by Energy Northwest. Examples include: time necessary to obtain chemical permits for chemicals not previously identified by Contractor, material procurement, and delays and costs associated with hazardous waste spills such as hydraulic fluid to the ground.

APPENDIX “B” – BID FORM

Do not modify this Bid Form. Bid Forms that are modified will be deemed non-responsive

NAME OF BIDDER:

(Full Legal Company Name)

Required Criteria YES NO

Bidder has completed and signed the Bid Form?

Bidder acknowledges the field Work window?

Bidder acknowledges the Liquidated Damages in Appendix “B”?

Bidder submitted exceptions to Appendix “D”?

Bidder has previously negotiated terms with Energy Northwest?

Responsible Bidder Must be filled in

Current certificate of registration number as a contractor:

Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number:

YES NO

Bidder has a Washington State Employment Security Department number?

Bidder has a Washington Department of Revenue state excise tax registration number?

Bidder has Industrial Insurance (workers’ compensation) coverage for the Bidder’s employees working in Washington?

Bidder has not been disqualified from performing work on any state or federal contract?

Bidder has completed the required Contractor Training or is exempt?

Bidder has submitted the completed and signed Exhibit “A” - Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes?

Responsive and Qualified Bidder

Commercial: YES NO

Bidder has thoroughly reviewed the specifications, laws and ordinances governing the Work contemplated?

Bidder has submitted a W-9?

Bidder has had any NRC Violations?

Technical: YES NO

Bidder has included the equivalent experience?

Bidder included key personnel?

Bidder has included OSHA statistic report (Exhibit “B’)?

Bidder has included a level 1 project schedule?

Bidder has included a schedule of values?

Bidder has included Exhibit “C” proposed sub-contractors?

Bidder has included a SSSHP (bid greater than $1,000,000.00)

Additional Information Declare

Number of Addendums received and have been considered in preparing this Bid.

Description Firm Fixed Price

Cooling tower beam replacements $ (Price does not include sales tax.)

The Price above shall be interpreted as the Contract Price upon Contract Award. Payment shall be made in accordance with the approved billable rates submitted by the Bidder.

Attached hereto is the Bid Form and all Bidder’s Data required in support of this Bid.

BIDDER:

(Full Legal Company Name)

STREET ADDRESS (must match W-9):

CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE:

PHONE NO.:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Bidder affirms that by signing this Bid Form, Bidder clearly understands the scope of work as described in the IFB No.715127 document and any published addendums. Bidder has the required resources to complete the Work in the designated duration. Bidder affirms that by signing this Bid Form they have the authority as an authorized signer for their company.

BY:

(Type or Print Name)

TITLE:

SIGNED:

DATE:

Note: Failure to sign the Bid Form above shall result in rejection of the Bid.

APPENDIX “B” – SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

(Inserted as part of the Contract Document following Contract Award)

B.1 PRICING

Bid Form to be inserted after Contract Award notification.

B.2 PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the IRS Notice 2022-61 and the final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on June 25, 2024, on prevailing wage requirements to ensure tax credit compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

B. Contractor and subcontractors shall ensure that all apprentices, laborers and mechanics employed in the construction, alteration or repair of Columbia, or any associated Work…