TSP Name: Northwest Pipeline LLC TSP: 67977322
Critical: N
Notice Stat Desc: INITIATE
Notice Type Desc: TSP CAPACITY OFFERING
Post D/T: 11/04/2019 9:16 AM MCT
Notice Eff D/T: 11/04/2019 9:16 AM MCT
Notice End D/T:
Reqrd Rsp Desc: No response required
Rsp D/T:
Notice ID: 19-181
Prior Notice:
Subject: Soliciting Email Bids for Discounted TF-1 Capacity
Notice Text:
See Attachment
TO: ALL SHIPPERS
From: Marvin Stevens (801) 584-7145
SUBJECT: SOLICITING COMPETING EMAIL BIDS FOR DISCOUNTED 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
Marvin @ 801 584-7145 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 41
Email OFFER #19-181
RECEIPT DELIVERY TOTAL INITIAL PRIMARY PREARRANGED
POINT POINT DTH/D CONTRACT TERM OFFER___
Stanfield Ignacio (25,000) 45,000 11/01/2020 – 10/31/2021 Yes
La Plata-TW (20,000)
Min. & Max Acceptable Bid: TF-1 Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges
Min. Acceptable Bid Vol: 1 Dth/d
Max. Acceptable Bid Vol: 45,000 Dth/d
Bid Open Date: 11/04/2019 ( 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time)
Bid Close Date: 11/21/2019 ( 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time)
PA Match Deadline: 11/22/2019 ( 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time)
Award Deadline: 11/22/2019 ( 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time)
Evergreen: Yes
Prearranged Bid Discount Conditions:
The Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) will equal 25% of the Maximum
Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges.
Prearranged Bid 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 to support the discount provided to shipper
under the Agreement during the pre-settlement process and not to
protest 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.
Extension and Segmentation Opportunity
Within ten days of being awarded the capacity, the winning bidder(s)
will be given the opportunity to extend the term of the awarded
contract at its existing rates, subject to the applicable discount and
non-conforming conditions, for a term ending no sooner than October 31,
2022. Upon extending the contract, the shipper will have the
opportunity to execute the following segmentations, pursuant to Section
25.5(c) of the General Terms and Conditions of Northwest’s Tariff, for
up to the full Contract Demand awarded: Stanfield Receipt to Kern River
Muddy Creek Delivery; Opal Receipt to Clay Basin Delivery; and Clay
Basin Receipt up to 25,000 Dth/D at Ignacio Delivery, and up to 20,000
Dth/D at La Plata TW Delivery.
The Reservation Charge will increase by an additional $.05 for each
additional segment Shipper or any Replacement Shipper is awarded, other
than the following segments: Stanfield to Kern River Muddy Creek, Opal
to Clay Basin, Clay Basin to Ignacio/La Plata-TW. However, such
increases will cease to apply once the Reservation Charge has reached
the Maximum Base Tariff Rate. In no event will the Reservation Charge
exceed the Maximum Base Tariff Rate.
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.
Awarding Capacity
Northwest will first award any Maximum Base Tariff Rate bids. Northwest
will award Maximum Base Tariff Rate bids based on the net present value
of the bid(s).
For any discounted bid, Northwest will award the capacity based on the
highest percentage of the Maximum Base Tariff Rate per Dth/d for the
indicated term. Any discounted bids will be subject to the Discount
Conditions and Non-conforming provisions of the Prearranged Bid.
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.
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.
NORTHWEST PIPELINE EMAIL BID FORM
_______________________
(Date)
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(Company Name & Address)
Contact Name: ________________________________
Contact Phone Number: ________________________________
VIA Email – marvin.l.stevens@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.
Contract Demand: 45,000 Dth/d OR ______________ Dth/d
The minimum Contract Demand Shipper is willing to accept in the event
Transporter must allocate capacity: ____________Dth/d
Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD)(check one):
______ Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges
(or)
______%of Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges
A Shipper bid of less than the Maximum Base Tariff Rate must include
the following discount conditions and non-conforming provisions:
Discount Conditions:
The initial Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) will equal _____ of the
Maximum Base Tariff Rate, plus applicable surcharges. The Reservation
Charge will increase by an additional $.05 for each additional segment
Shipper or any Replacement Shipper is awarded, other than the following
segments: Stanfield to Kern River Muddy Creek, Opal to Clay Basin, Clay
Basin to Ignacio/La Plata-TW. However, such increases will cease to
apply once the Reservation Charge has reached the Maximum Base Tariff
Rate. In no event will the Reservation Charge exceed the Maximum Base
Tariff Rate.
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 to support the discount provided to shipper
under the Agreement during the pre-settlement process and not to
protest 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.
Primary Term Begin Date: 11/01/2020 _______________
Primary Term End Date: 10/31/2021 _______________
Primary Receipt Point and MDQ:
Stanfield 45,000 Dth/d or ____________ Dth/d
Primary Delivery Point and MDDOs:
Ignacio 25,000 Dth/d ____________Dth/d
La Plata-TW 20,000 Dth/d ____________Dth/d
Evergreen Provision:Yes, Standard Bi-lateral Evergreen Provision per Section 12.2 of Rate Schedule TF-1.
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: __________________________
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 five (5) business days of notification by
Northwest.