Energy Northwest PUD - Refuel Outage 28 Cooling Tower Beam Replacements - IFB No. 715127 (2026)
Energy Northwest PUDUtility District · Richland, WA- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Steven Lund
- (509) 377-6020
The 30-second brief
Energy Northwest PUD invites bids for Refuel Outage 28 cooling tower beam replacements at the Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington. The project involves replacing three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A (two at the fourth-story level, one at the third-story level), contingency beam replacement, and fill and drift system restoration, including removing and reinstalling fill and drift materials, missing fill and drift on Circulating Water Cooling Towers 1A, 1B, and 1C, and up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across six cooling towers. Field work will be performed within a 21-day window during a 12-hour shift schedule. Bids are due by September 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm local time, with questions due by September 16, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements under chapter 39.12 RCW, a bid bond of 5%, performance and payment bonds, contractor registration, industrial insurance, and a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan apply.
Three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A, Contingency concrete beams, Fill and drift system restoration, Missing fill and drift on Circulating Water Cooling Towers 1A, 1B, And 1C, Up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across six cooling towers
Total Bid Price, Required Bidder Information, Responsible Bidder, Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Commercial review, Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Technical review
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Summary
Energy Northwest PUD invites bids for Refuel Outage 28 cooling tower beam replacements at the Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington.
The project involves replacing three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A (two at the fourth-story level, one at the third-story level), contingency beam replacement, and fill and drift system restoration, including removing and reinstalling fill and drift materials, missing fill and drift on Circulating Water Cooling Towers 1A, 1B, and 1C, and up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across six cooling towers. Field work will be performed within a 21-day window during a 12-hour shift schedule. Bids are due by September 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm local time, with questions due by September 16, 2026. Prevailing wage requirements under chapter 39.12 RCW, a bid bond of 5%, performance and payment bonds, contractor registration, industrial insurance, and a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Total Bid Price
- Required Bidder Information
- Responsible Bidder
- Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Commercial review
- Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Technical review
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A, Contingency concrete beams, Fill and drift system restoration, Missing fill and drift on Circulating Water Cooling Towers 1A, 1B, And 1C, Up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across six cooling towers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Bid Form (Appendix B)
- Bid Bond on Form No. 723 or certified/cashier's check
- Certificate of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes (Exhibit A)
- W-9 form
- OSHA Statistical Report (Exhibit B)
- Level 1 project schedule
- Schedule of Values
- Proposed Subcontractor form (Exhibit C)
- Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSSHP)
- Performance and Payment Bond
- Submit to
- Personal Delivery FedEx or UPS: Energy Northwest, Attn: Steven Lund, Deschutes Bldg., Office No. 1-289, 76 North Power Plant Loop, Richland, WA 99354
- Scope location
- Richland, WA
- Reported agency
- Energy Northwest
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Energy Northwest PUD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Personal Delivery FedEx or UPS: Energy Northwest, Attn: Steven Lund, Deschutes Bldg., Office No. 1-289, 76 North Power Plant Loop, Richland, WA 99354. For questions, contact Steven Lund.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Energy Northwest PUD in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steven Lund at (509) 377-6020. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Three deteriorated concrete beams in cooling tower 1A, Contingency concrete beams, Fill and drift system restoration, Missing fill and drift on Circulating Water Cooling Towers 1A, 1B, And 1C, Up to 38 missing drift eliminator mats across six cooling towers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total Bid Price, Required Bidder Information, Responsible Bidder, Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Commercial review, Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Technical review" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Energy Northwest PUD?
All active and historical solicitations from Energy Northwest PUD are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Energy Northwest PUD regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form (Appendix B), Bid Bond on Form No. 723 or certified/cashier's check, Certificate of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes (Exhibit A), W-9 form, OSHA Statistical Report (Exhibit B), Level 1 p. Review the full document from Energy Northwest PUD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Richland, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.