Energy Northwest is soliciting competitive proposals for heat exchanger maintenance and eddy current testing at Columbia Generating Station. Work will be performed in Washington State only and is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must be licensed contractors in Washington State. A mandatory teleconference will be held on April 22, 2026. Questions are due by April 29, 2026, and proposals are due by May 6, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on a weighted scoring model including general qualifications, commercial qualifications, technical qualifications, and price. Bidders must submit various certifications and documentation, including safety performance reports and subcontractor information. Liquidated damages will be assessed for delays and non-compliance with safety and performance criteria. Compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act regarding prevailing wages is also required.
The bid notice states that proposals are due by May 6, 2026. The work is expected to be completed within a 21-day work window.
The bid notice indicates that payment will be made via electronic payment through PayMode. Invoices must be submitted electronically to accounts ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * of 5% will be held until all agencies approve the release.
The bid notice states that the proposal to be accepted shall be at the sole discretion of Energy Northwest, and that Energy Northwest will select the bidder deemed to be qualified, responsive, responsible, and most advantageous.
Bidders must be licensed contractors in Washington State and attend a mandatory teleconference. They must also meet specific bidder responsibility criteria, including having industrial insurance, an employment security department number, and a state excise tax registration number.
The bid notice outlines liquidated damages for delays, accident-free criteria, control dose and cost, event-free criteria, meeting commitments, attending training, and no rework. Specific penalty amounts are listed as TBD.
The bid notice mentions a mandatory teleconference on April 22, 2026, and that bidders shall satisfy themselves concerning the nature and location of the work. It does not explicitly mention a mandatory site visit.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that protests based on specifications must be received no later than 10 calendar days prior to the bid submittal date. Protests based on other circumstances must be received within five calendar days after the bidder knows or should have known of the facts.
