SUBJECT: SOLICITING COMPETING ELECTRONIC BIDS FOR FIRM TF-1
TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY
Northwest has posted the following packages 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 ELECTRONICALLY.
Please call Brad @ 801-580-1823 or Jenna @ 713-215-6230 if you have any
questions. Time deadlines will be electronically monitored and implemented.
PACKAGE 125
OFFER #26617
RECEIPT DELIVERY TOTAL INITIAL PRIMARY PREARRANGED
POINT POINT DTH/D CONTRACT TERM OFFER
Ignacio Plant Kern River Muddy Creek 20,000* 1/1/2026 – 10/31/2026 No
*Subordinate rights apply as defined in GT&C Section 1, Secondary Firm Service Rights with a
Scheduling and Curtailment Priority per GT&C Section 12.1(b)(ii): Yes
Min. Acceptable Bid: Undisclosed reserve rate
Min. Acceptable Bid Vol: 1 Dth/d
Max. Acceptable Bid Vol: 20,000 Dth/d
Bid Open Date: 11/18/2025 (02:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time)
Bid Close Date: 11/20/2025 (02:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time)
PA Match Deadline: N/A
Award Deadline: 11/20/2025 (04:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time)
Evergreen: Yes
PROCEDURE FOR BIDDING AND AWARDING
THE POSTED CAPACITY
Northwest will only accept electronic bids (see instructions below) for all the posted
package(s) of available transportation capacity.
Duplicate bids will be discarded. Maximum rate bids will be accepted for Package 125 for a primary
term beginning January 1, 2026, through a maximum Primary Term End Date of October 31, 2027, due
to a portion of this capacity being reserved for future use pursuant to GT&C Tariff section 25.8.
A Right of First Refusal is also not available for Package 125 beyond October 31,2027 pursuant to
GT&C Tariff section 25.8.
The economic value of each bid will be determined on a present value basis. In case of a tie, each
tied shipper will have the right to improve its bid by submitting an improved bid within 24 hours
of the bid close time. Such improved bids shall be submitted electronically through Northwest
Passage.
If a tie still exists, such capacity shall be awarded on a pro-rata basis to the shippers
indicating a willingness to accept a pro-rata share. All bidding and awarding will be
conducted in accordance with General Terms and Conditions Section 25 of Northwest’s Tariff.
DISCOUNTED RATE(S) AND POTENTIAL ADJUSTMENT(S)
In addition to the Discounted Rate and/or the Maximum Rate, Shipper will pay any
applicable maximum volumetric charge, fuel reimbursement charge and other charges
(i.e., ACA, CRM surcharge, scheduled overrun, penalties, etc.) approved by FERC under
Rate Schedule TF-1 of the Tariff for the Capacity, as the same may be adjusted from
time to time with FERC’s approval. As a reminder, the CRM surcharge will apply to any
TF-1 firm base transportation agreement with a primary term of one year or more.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING AN ELECTRONIC BID FOR
NORTHWEST’S FIRM CAPACITY OFFERS
1. Select “CONTRACTS” folder in Northwest Passage.
2. Select “TSP Capacity Offering” folder.
3. Select “Offer List” screen and click “Retrieve”.
4. Select the offer you are interested in bidding on and right mouse click to create
a bid. The screen will bring up the contract request screens and allow you to review
the conditions of the offer and place your bid. If you would like to create a
bid for this offer, enter the terms of your bid by navigating through the screens and
entering the terms of your offer. You may modify the end date and volume of a maximum
rate offer.
5. Select “VALIDATE”. If an error appears on the screen, the error will need
to be corrected and the data will need to be validated again. Upon successful
validation, you may select “SUBMIT”. Review the contract and select “EXECUTE” to
execute the contract and submit your bid (The timestamp of your bid is based on
when you click the “EXECUTE” button). Note the bid number and select “CLOSE” to exit
the screen.
To improve or review your bid(s), highlight the offer, right click and reselect the
“Create Bid” option. To withdraw your bid(s), highlight your bid in the lower portion of
the screen, right click and select the “Withdraw” option. If a change to your bid is not
submitted in time, your previous, successfully submitted bid will be used for the award
process.
NOTE: After each selection, always select “RETRIEVE” on screen to get the latest
status.