PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County AgendaPacket 2026-05-19

Grant PUD Seeks Mid-C Geothermal ILA with Chelan PUD

Not to exceed $7.3 million (Grant PUD share of $22 million feasibility budget)Grant PUDCHELAN PUDMay 19, 2026

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Description

Grant PUD staff requested approval for an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Chelan PUD for the Mid-C Geothermal feasibility study, under which Grant PUD would contribute up to $7.3 million toward a $22 million multi-phase study. The agreement covers geophysical surveys, exploratory drilling, and shared development-rights administration for up to eight years.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $7.3 million (Grant PUD share of $22 million feasibility budget)

Vendor

CHELAN PUD

Agency

Grant PUD, WA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 19, 2026

Contract Term

Feasibility study Phases 1–3 within three years of ILA execution; Agreement duration extends five years after study completion for development-rights administration

Renewal Info

Initial authorization sought for Phases 1–3 of the feasibility effort within a three-year term; any advancement to Phases 4–5 or budget above $22 million requires future Commission approval and amendment of the ILA.