Energy Northwest PUD - Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection Replacement - IFB 719433 (2026)
Energy Northwest PUDUtility District · Richland, WA- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 8 days left
- Primary contact
- Jerry Ainsworth
- (509) 377-8292
The 30-second brief
Energy Northwest PUD invites bids for the Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection Replacement project at the Columbia Generating Station located in Richland, Washington. The work entails the removal of existing wastewater pond liners, drainage blankets, and biosolids, followed by grading, installation of electrodes, geo-composite drainage layers, secondary liners, leak detection systems, primary liners, and pea gravel. Additional scope includes constructing a lined and banked stockpile area for biosolids, site restoration, and optional construction for a dosing pond and main power distribution between junction boxes. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with a mandatory site visit on October 21, 2026, and questions due by October 28, 2026. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, licensing, bonding, and safety plan submission.
Remove existing Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System; Install new Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System; Construct a lined and banked stockpile area for biosolids; Remove existing biosolids, Including select native fill located above the existing liner; Remove existing liners and drainage blankets; Grade the pond from temporary construction grade to finished design grade; Install electrodes; place the geo-composite drainage layer and secondary liner; perform leak detection surveys; Install the leak detection system, Including electrical and control conduit; Install the primary liner; Place pea gravel over completed liner system; Perform site restoration including gravel surfacing and hydroseeding; Optional Bid Item 1: Phase 3 construction of the Dosing Pond; Optional Bid Item 2: Partial Phase 5 completion of main power distribution between all junction boxes
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 the Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection Replacement project at the Columbia Generating Station located in Richland, Washington.
The work entails the removal of existing wastewater pond liners, drainage blankets, and biosolids, followed by grading, installation of electrodes, geo-composite drainage layers, secondary liners, leak detection systems, primary liners, and pea gravel. Additional scope includes constructing a lined and banked stockpile area for biosolids, site restoration, and optional construction for a dosing pond and main power distribution between junction boxes. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with a mandatory site visit on October 21, 2026, and questions due by October 28, 2026. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, licensing, bonding, and safety plan submission.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Total Bid Price
- Required Bidder Information
- Responsible Bidder
- Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Commercial review
- Responsive & Qualified Bidder: Technical review
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- Remove existing Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System
- Install new Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System
- Construct a lined and banked stockpile area for biosolids
- Remove existing biosolids, Including select native fill located above the existing liner
- Remove existing liners and drainage blankets
- Grade the pond from temporary construction grade to finished design grade
- Install electrodes
- Place the geo-composite drainage layer and secondary liner
- Perform leak detection surveys
- Install the leak detection system, Including electrical and control conduit
- Install the primary liner
- Place pea gravel over completed liner system
- Perform site restoration including gravel surfacing and hydroseeding
- Optional Bid Item 1: Phase 3 construction of the Dosing Pond
- Optional Bid Item 2: Partial Phase 5 completion of main power distribution between all junction boxes
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Bid Form (Appendix B)
- Bid Bond (Form No. 723)
- Exhibit A - Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes
- W-9 form
- Proposed Subcontractor form (Exhibit C)
- Equivalent project experience data
- Key personnel resumes and roles
- OSHA statistical report (Exhibit B)
- Level 1 project schedule
- Schedule of Values (SOV)
- Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSSHP)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- 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 November 5, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jerry Ainsworth.
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 Jerry Ainsworth at (509) 377-8292. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Remove existing Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System; Install new Wastewater Pond Liners and Leak Detection System; Construct a lined and banked stockpile area for biosolids; Remove existing biosolids, Including select native fill located above the existing liner; Remove existing liners. 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.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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 (Form No. 723), Exhibit A - Certification of Compliance with Wage Payment Statutes, W-9 form, Proposed Subcontractor form (Exhibit C), Equivalent project experience dat. 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.