TSP Name: Northwest Pipeline LLC TSP: 67977322
Critical: N
Notice Stat Desc: INITIATE
Notice Type Desc: TSP CAPACITY OFFERING
Post D/T: 01/10/2023 2:48 PM MCT
Notice Eff D/T: 01/10/2023 2:48 PM MCT
Notice End D/T:
Reqrd Rsp Desc: No response required
Rsp D/T:
Notice ID: 23-004
Prior Notice:
Subject: Soliciting e-mail bids for available capacity
Notice Text:
TO: ALL SHIPPERS
From: Alexis Ortiz (281) 435-8560
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
Alexis @ 281-435-8560 or 713 215-4753 if you have any questions or
encounter any problems with your bid(s). Time deadlines will be
electronically monitored and implemented.
PACKAGE 67
Email Notice #23-004
RECEIPT DELIVERY TOTAL INITIAL PRIMARY PREARRANGED
POINT POINT DTH/D CONTRACT TERM OFFER___
LaPlata-NWP Exxon/Walker Hollow 2,232 04/01/2023 – 03/31/2024 Yes
Min. Acceptable Bid: $0.20 Dth/d
Min. Acceptable Bid Vol: 1 Dth/d
Max. Acceptable Bid Vol: 2,232 Dth/d
Bid Open Date: 01/10/2023 (3:00 P.M. Mountain Time)
Bid Close Date: 01/13/2023 (3:00 P.M. Mountain Time)
PA Match Deadline: 01/17/2023 (3:00 P.M. Mountain Time)
Award Deadline: 01/17/2023 (4:00 P.M. Mountain Time)
Evergreen: Yes
Prearranged Bid Discount Conditions:
The Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) will equal $0.20, plus
applicable surcharges.
PROCEDURE FOR BIDDING AND AWARDING THE POSTED CAPACITY
Northwest will only accept email bids for the posted package of
available Northwest capacity from creditworthy shippers.Northwest will
use the email receipt time stamp to determine timely arrival. Any
duplicate bids will be discarded.
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 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 ten (10) 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: 2,232 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
______ Discount Condition The Reservation Charge (per Dth of CD) will equal _____, plus applicable surcharges.
Non-Conforming Provisions:
In the event of any challenge before FERC by another party regarding the rates provided under the Agreement, and upon written request from Transporter, Shipper will file with FERC in support of the rates provided under the Agreement. Shipper further agrees to support, and not protest, the rates provided under the Agreement during any rate negotiations or rate proceedings between Transporter and its shippers under Section 4 or 5 of the Natural Gas Act, including filing with FERC in support of the rates provided under the Agreement upon written request from Transporter.
Primary Term Begin Date: 04/01/2023
Primary Term End Date: ____________
Primary Receipt Point and MDQ:
LaPlata-NWP 2,232 Dth/d or ____________ Dth/d
Primary Delivery Point and MDDO:
Exxon/Walker Hollow 2,232 Dth/d or ____________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.