TSP Name: Northwest Pipeline LLC TSP: 67977322
Critical: N
Notice Stat Desc: INITIATE
Notice Type Desc: TSP CAPACITY OFFERING
Post D/T: 06/25/2019 12:52 PM MCT
Notice Eff D/T: 06/25/2019 12:52 PM MCT
Notice End D/T:
Reqrd Rsp Desc: No response required
Rsp D/T:
Notice ID: 19-119
Prior Notice: 019-118
Subject: Soliciting Email Bids for Long Term Capacity
Notice Text:
TO: ALL SHIPPERS
FROM: Miki Bode-Jones (801) 584-6861
miki.bode@williams.com
SUBJECT:SOLICITING COMPETING EMAIL BIDS FOR FIRM TF-1
TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY
Northwest has posted the following package of available firm TF-1 Large
Customer transportation capacity to its Electronic Bulletin Board ("EBB")
for competitive bid pursuant to the "Available Capacity" provisions of
Northwest's Tariff.
NOTE: BIDS FOR POSTED CAPACITY WILL BE CONDUCTED via Email. Please call
Miki @ 801 584-6861 or 713-215-6301 if you have any questions or encounter
any problems with your bid(s). Time deadlines will be electronically
monitored and implemented.
PACKAGE 42-1
Email OFFER #19-1004
RECEIPT DELIVERY TOTAL INITIAL PRIMARY PREARRANGED
POINT POINT DTH/D CONTRACT TERM OFFER
Stanfield Kern River 8,601 07/01/2019 - 10/31/2042 Yes
Plymouth LNGKern River 7,704 07/01/2019 - 10/31/2042 Yes
Min. & Max Acceptable Bid:TF-1 Maximum Base Tariff Rate
Min. Acceptable Bid Vol:2 Dth/d
Max. Acceptable Bid Vol:16,305 Dth/d
Bid Open Date:06/25/2019 ( 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time)
Bid Close Date:06/28/2019 ( 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time)
PA Match Deadline:06/30/2019 ( 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time)
Award Deadline:06/30/2019 ( 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time)
Evergreen:Yes, Standard Bi-lateral.
Discount Conditions:
The Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) for the "interim period"
beginning July 1, 2019 through October 31, 2025, is equal to 35% of
Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges. Beginning
November 1, 2025, the Reservation Charge will be the Maximum Base
Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges through the primary term end
date or anniversary roll date.
Non-Conforming Provisions:
In the event of a challenge by another party regarding the rates
provided under this Agreement, and upon written request from
Transporter, Shipper will file in support of the discount under
the Agreement in Transporter's subsequent rate cases filed under either
Section 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act during the term that the discount
provided under the Agreement applies, excluding any rate cases that
involve a pre-filed settlement. For rate cases that involve a pre-filed
settlement, Shipper agrees not to protest the discount under
the Agreement in Transporter's subsequent rate cases filed under either
Section 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act during the term that the discount
provided under the Agreement applies.
PROCEDURE FOR BIDDING AND AWARDING THE POSTED CAPACITY
Northwest will only accept email bids for this capacity and will use
the email receipt time stamp to determine timely arrival. If a document
is in the process of being received at the Bid Close Date and Time,
Northwest will deem the document as being received timely.
NORTHWEST PIPELINE EMAIL BID FORM
_______________________
(Date)
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(Company Name & Address)
Contact Name: ________________________________
Contact Phone Number: ________________________________
VIA Email - miki.bode@williams.com
Re: BID FOR AVAILABLE FIRM-TF-1 TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY
________________________ ("Shipper") is requesting that Northwest
Pipeline LLC ("Northwest") consider the following bid for
available TF-1 transportation capacity as noted below. Shipper
understands that the procedures outlined in this posting will be
utilized in accepting, evaluating and awarding such bid.
This bid supersedes any bids previously submitted by Shipper if
applicable.
BID FOR INTERIM PERIOD (07/01/2019 - 10/31/2025)
Contract Demand: 16,305 Dth/d OR ______________ Dth/d
The minimum Contract Demand Shipper is willing to accept in the event
Transporter must allocate capacity: ____________Dth/d
Reservation Rate: ______ percent of Northwest's TF-1 Maximum Base
Tariff Rate (plus applicable surcharges and fuel)
Primary Term Begin Date: 07/01/2019 or _______________
Primary Term End Date: 10/31/2025 or _______________
Primary Receipt Point and MDQ:
Stanfield 8,601 Dth/d or ____________ Dth/d
Plymouth LNG 7,704 Dth/d or ____________Dth/d
Primary Delivery Point and MDDOs:
Kern River 16,305 Dth/d or ___________Dth/d
Evergreen Provision: None
BID FOR REMAINING PERIOD 11/1/2025 - 10/31/2042
Contract Demand: 16,305 Dth/d OR ______________ Dth/d
The minimum Contract Demand Shipper is willing to accept in the event
Transporter must allocate capacity: ____________Dth/d
Reservation Rate: ______ percent of Northwest's TF-1 Maximum Base
Tariff Rate (plus applicable surcharges and fuel)
Primary Term Begin Date: 11/01/2025
Primary Term End Date: 10/31/2042 OR ___________________
Primary Receipt Point and MDQ:
Stanfield 8,601 Dth/d or ___________Dth/d
Plymouth LNG7,704 Dth/d or ___________Dth/d
Primary Delivery Point and MDDOs:
Kern River 16,305 Dth/d or __________Dth/d
Evergreen Provision: Standard Bi-lateral Evergreen Provision per Section
12.2 of Rate Schedule TF-1.
Awarding Capacity
Northwest will award the capacity, subject to the pre-arranged
shipper's right to match the highest bid, as follows:
For the interim period (July 1, 2019 through October 31, 2025),
Northwest will award the capacity based on the highest percentage of
the Maximum Base Tariff Rate.
For the remaining period (November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2042),
Northwest will award the capacity based on the highest net present
value associated with the remaining period.
In the case of a tie, each tied Shipper will have the right to improve
its bid by submitting an improved bid within 24 hours of notification.
If a tie still exists, such capacity will be awarded on a pro-rata
basis to the Shipper(s) indicating a willingness to accept a pro-rata
share.
Discount Conditions:
In the event Shipper is awarded capacity for both the Interim and the
Remaining Period, the following discount conditions will apply
according to the awarded bid terms:
The Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) for the "interim period"
beginning MM,DD,YYYY through MM,DD,YYYY, is equal to ___% of Maximum
Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges. Beginning November 1,
2025, the Reservation Charge will be the Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus
applicable surcharges through the primary term end date or anniversary
roll date.
Non-conforming Provisions:
In the event Shipper is awarded capacity at a discount for a term
greater than one year, the Agreement will include the following non-
conforming provision:
Rate Case Support
"In the event of a challenge by another party regarding the rates
rovided under this Agreement, and upon written request from
Transporter, Shipper will file in support of the discount under
the Agreement in Transporter's subsequent rate cases filed under either
Section 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act during the term that the discount
provided under the Agreement applies, excluding any rate cases that
involve a pre-filed settlement. For rate cases that involve a pre-filed
settlement, Shipper agrees not to protest the discount under
the Agreement in Transporter's subsequent rate cases filed under either
Section 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act during the term that the discount
provided under the Agreement applies."
In the event Shipper is awarded capacity at the Maximum Base Tariff
Rate for a term greater than one year but less than the entire term
posted, the Agreement will include the following non-conforming
provision:
ROFR
The capacity is only available on an interim basis therefore, Shipper
is not eligible for a Right of First Refusal.
Northwest's acceptance of Shipper's bid for this firm capacity
will constitute a binding offer from Shipper to Northwest for the
capacity and the terms and conditions posted herein. If any of the
capacity is awarded to Shipper, Shipper agrees to submit a request in
Northwest Passage within two (2) business days of notification by
Northwest.
Sincerely,
______________________________
(Company Name)
_____________________________
(Authorized Person's Name and Title)
_____________________________
(Signature and Date)
Affiliate of Transporter: Yes________ No_________
Accepted / Rejected by Northwest
Rejected Reason: __________________________________________
Date: _______________Name: __________________________
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