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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 12.06.2022MINUTES CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2022 A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner at 6:31 p.m. on December 6, 2022. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: x Emelie Eaton _x Heidi Sparks Michelle Mize x Richard Herr _x Casey Wheeler x Iry Wilke x Richard Klose Bill Mountsier OTHERS PRESENT: Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney Brittney Moorman, Administrative Assistant Kurt Markegard, Public Works, and Planning Director Public Input: Casey Felder, 1434 McMullen Lane, read the attached statement. Steve Krum, 249 24th Avenue W, read the attached statement. Aaron Felder, 1434 McMullen Lane, spoke regarding the information that has been presented in court. He asked that Laurel look at how they will stand on this issue. Ray Southworth, 1632 Alderson Avenue in Billings, stated he is a member of the American Legion. He was born and raised in this town since 1953. He thanked Council for all that they do. It's a hard job. General Items 1. Arbor Day 2023 Proclamation. There was no discussion on this item. 2. Appointment of Sara Naylor and Fred Reilutz to the Laurel Fire Department. There was no discussion on this item. 3. Appointment of Mary Nelson to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2027. The Library Director encouraged Council to appoint Mary to the Library Board. She has lived in Laurel for nine years and has been very involved with the Library, and she will bring roundness to the Library Board. 4. Appointment of Mike Kirschenmann to the Police Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2022. There was no discussion on this item. 5. Appointment of Paul Kober to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026. There was no discussion on this item. 6. Appointment of Jon Ruff to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2022. The term end date is 2026. There was a typo on the agenda. This appointment is for Jon Rutt. 7. Appointment of Iry Wilke to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2022. The term end date is 2026. 8. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2022. The term end date is 2026. 9. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board for a two- year term ending December 31, 2024. There was no discussion on this item. 10. Appointment of Janice Lehman to the LURA -Advisory for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026. It was questioned if LURA has enough people on their Board to be able to have their meetings. It was clarified that they now have enough members to have a quorum. However, they have not had a meeting, but will soon. Executive Review 11. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding House Bill 121. This MOU is in response to House Bill 121. It changed who has the authority to make public health decisions during emergency circumstances. The Board will consist of Council Members from both Laurel and Billings, as well as County Commissioners. Laurel will have one City Council Member sit on this Board. Billings has requested a slight change to what constitutes as an emergency. Council will see that change reflected at next week's meeting. 12. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Of Intent To Adopt An Official Schedule Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous Resolutions That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective Date. The Schedule of Fees is set yearly. These fees are set to be effective January 1, 2023. 13. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council To Approve The Proposed Increase In The Rates And Charges For The Users Of The Municipal Solid Waste Facilities And Equipment To Be Effective January 1, 2023. There will be a public hearing at next week's meeting to get public feedback before the Council's vote. Council was presented with the information three weeks ago; the public hearing will present the same information, just in a public format. 14. Ordinance No. 022-07: An Ordinance Amending Section 14.04 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Construction Board Of Appeals For The City Of Laurel This is the second reading of this ordinance. There will be a public hearing at next week's meeting. Council Issues Park Board has three requests for a future Council Workshop. First, that no camping areas be opened for contractors during the CHS turnaround. Second, cameras be installed for both Riverside Park and Lions Park due to recent vandalism. Third, a report back on the request for a park maintenance district. They would also like an update on the reservations for shelters and buildings. Pearl Harbor Day is tomorrow. There is a Pearl Harbor Day ceremony at the City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. to honor people who were killed at Pearl Harbor. At noon at the Yellowstone National Cemetery, there will be another ceremony. The person who sent out the notice that we were under attack that day is buried in the Yellowstone National Cemetery. It was requested that the City look into putting lights on Bernhardt Road by Walmart. The parking lots in the area are well -lit, but the street is very dark. There is a lot of traffic on this road, and some close calls have recently occurred. Other Items Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting Announcements The council workshop adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Respectfu miffed, Brittney Moorman Administrative Assistant NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. Kasey Felder 1434 McMullen Ln Laurel I am here to speak briefly about community. Community means a particular area or place considered together with its inhabitants. I have been a member of the Laurel community for over 40 years. I shop at the small, local businesses and the chain stores. I attend local events and support local causes. I do not live within the city limits. I do live within the Laurel community. The city's jurisdictional reach goes beyond it's city limits. Decisions have been made by the city county planning board and the Laurel city council that have affected me and my neighbors in the last several years. There's a highway commercial complex that was approved on Thiel Road even though the Laurel city -county planning board recommended against it. So far, the complex has not been a benefit to the area. Residents get to deal with commercial tenants who don't store hazardous chemicals correctly (in the floodplain mind you), their garbage and have been irresponsible with burning trash on a windy day which was quite a disaster and very scary for several of my neighbors. My point is that the city of Laurel should take charge of its community, whether inside the city limits or not. The city's growth plan is there to guide community leaders and support all community residents who might be impacted by the growth plan. Thank you for your time. Hellop Mr. Mayor, Council Members. Steve Krum, 249 241h Avenue West, Laurel, Montana 59044. do not live in the city limits, but I am a member of the Laurel Community and have been for over 60 years. Why am I here, our daughter Kasey, Granddaughter Madeline and Son -in -Law Aaron live just south of the proposed plant location. This plant is a danger and hazard to my family, their neighbors as well as the community of Laurel, from air, noise, and light pollution. We been fighting this plant for over a year now and will continue to do so because this plant does not belong in the Laurel Community. Recently while going through NWE TESTIMONY AND EXHIBITS May 2021 Before the Public Service Commission of the State of Montana DOCKET NO. 2021.02.022 Application for Approval of Capacity Resources Pages I found the Laurel site was not the original proposed site, not NWE first choice. Recent research has turned up something I had only heard rumors about almost from the beginning of this issue, Billings said NO to this plant. Why didn't the Billings Chamber, Big Sky Economic Development Council or Billings local businesses want it in Billings? The Original location was in Lockwood, west of the Exxon Refinery between Klenck Ln and Cerise Rd (Line 99 exhibit SAL -6 Page 18) SAL testimony Page 8, Table SAL -1, two site visits are mentioned March 10 and 11th 2020.David Gates March 10th, and Lockwood March 11th To find the Exhibits in the testimony I had to go to the PSC site, enter the docket number and date. In SAL testimony page SAL 18 it states there were 5 addendums, starting early March and no mention of any site change until May 11111 addendum 3, and addendum 4 making a comment that NWE would like it to be in Billings Area on May21st. Somewhere during this time frame somebody raised a red flag to the project and it was quietly moved to the now Laurel site without any publicity, public hearings or comments trom local businesses or news media. WHY and WHO said NO Billings location and even more curious, WHO said Yes to the Laurel Location? Did the County Commissioners know about this? Not good enoughfor Lockwood, But oKa-y" fol the LCUI of l oilinli�lihlty' Was it the Billings Chamber or Business Community saying NOT RIGHT for Billings but okay for Laurel? Was Laurel Elected Officials aware of this and why? The Laurel Community needs to know the facts as to why not Billings but okay for Laurel, and why was it done so QUIETLY. We have Laurel Community residents and businesses that will be negatively impacted. The Mayor and City Council need to take a stand and get answers to these questions and take control of Laurel's future. Finally, I would like to invite the Mayor, Council Members and (-CPB to the Northern Plains Rally being held Tuesday, December 13", between 11 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. at the Town Square. Our purpose is to raise awareness of Laurel residents of the negative impact and dangers of this plant to our community and to ask the Mayor and City Council to take a stand for Laurels future and follow the Their Growth Plan Laurel worked so hard on to plan for a better future for the Laurel Community. Thank You Mr. Mayor and Council members for your time and a Happy and Safe Holidays to You All.... Thank You. Northwestern Energy Before the Public Service Commission of the State of Montana DOCKET NO. 2021.02.022 Application for Approval of Capacity Resources TESTIMONY AND EXHIBITS May 2021 Table SAL -1. RFP Timeline Activity Timing RFP Announcement(s) December 12, 2019 Bidder Pre ualification December 2019 - January 2020 RFP Release January 31, 2020 EPC Bidder Site Visits March 10 - 11, 2020 Bidder Web Conference 1 April 9, 2020 Virtual EPC Site Visit May 22, 2020 Bidder Web Conference 2 May 28, 2020 Proposal Due Date July 10, 2020 Phase 1 Evaluation (Completeness/Screen July and August 2020 Phase 2 Evaluation Short List Establishment September - November 2020 Phase 3 Evaluation Portfolio Selection December 2020 - February 2021 Negotiations February - April 2021 Announcement of Selection April 21, 2021 1How was the RFP announced? 2 A. On December 12, 2019, Aion announce e y sen ing an email to 3 more than 450 entities to encourage participation from a broad range of 4 potential bidders. The announcement was also included on 5 NorthWestern's website and PRNewswire and a notice was also posted to 6 the Commission's website along with a copy of the draft RFP. Interested 7 potential bidders were instructed to contact Aion through a dedicated RFP 8 e-mail address in order to receive bidder prequalification materials. 9 10 Q. Please describe the bidder prequalification process. 1 1 A. Upon receiving a response to the RFP announcement from an interested 12 potential bidder, Aion sent bidder prequalification materials, including a SAL -8 Paq,c AW 13-5 I prequalification questionnaire and a non -disclosure agreement, to that 2 potential bidder. 3 4 Aion reviewed the materials that the potential bidders submitted for 5 prequalification, evaluating safety records and relevant industry 6 experience. Only two potential bidders did not make the list of prequalified 7 bidders. Those potential bidders did not meet the safety standard for s prequalification. The safety prequalification requirement was based on 9 satisfying an average experience modification rate threshold of 1.0 over 10 the previous 3 years. 12 Q. How was the RFP issued? 13 A. Aion issued the RFP to 60 prequalified bidders via the RFP email on 14 January 31, 2020. 15 16 Q. Did Aion document the announcement and issuance of the RFP? 17 A. Yes. Aion provided NorthWestern with the Announcement, Is Prequalification, and Issue report included as Exhibit SAL -3. 19 20 RFP Roles and Responsibilities 21 Q. Please identify the NorthWestern staff and external consultants who 22 supported the RFP process. 23 A. The NorthWestern staff and external consultants who supported the RFP 24 process (collectively referred to as the "RFP Team") included: SAL -9 �a4�� Docket No. 2021.02.022 Exh bit SAL -6 -Public Version MNortrn FP st f-patiBidder RFI Log Page 14 of 47 ontana— 202 2020 ftFY tmc C2pr R-- Question NIP/!% dRo- Section Number Question Response Additional Notes No Ammonia forwarding pumps will be provided by the selected engine manufacturer as part of the owner furnished equipment (CFE). For a contractor not utilizing North Western's OFE, Contractor must provide the ammonia Please describe the planned scope of supply and responsibilities for the DGGS on-site ammonia forwarding pumps. Contractor will receive and set the new skid near the 41 DGix'S. Ske Visit Question storage and forwarding system. existing ammonia storage tanks. Existing ammonia pumps are located on the north side of the existing tanks- There are existing 2 inch drain connections on each ammonia tank that can be used to integrate the new pumps, but the drain capability must be maintained. There is space available for a new skid adjacent to the tanks, e.g., on the south side. 42 DGGS Sit -Visit Question At DGGS, are there access routes to the developable area that does not require going under the Yes. There is access on the south side of the existing units as well as on the far existing NH3/FO pipe bridges? side of the fuel oil unloading area (east side) - Yes, the Silver Lake water supply supplies the plant Raw/Service Water system with an available supply of 2 MGD. Demineraiized water is derived from this 43 IJLGS Ste Visit Question Does the water supply to the DGGS site come from the Silver Lake water supply? source. The demin water supply system can provide any necessary water fora new engine project. Projects utilizing other technologies that may require more water must not interfere with existing unit operation. 44 DGGS SrtJe Visit question For DGGS, what is the available source of construction water? For the construction water, the layout in Appendix BI to the specification show one location for a terminal point (hydrant); others are available, if needed. The north boundary of the developable area is adjacent to electrical lines, one 45 DGGS Site Visit Question For DGGS, there are existing electrical transmission lines in the area of the developable site, what of which falls within the boundary. This line will be relocated to along the south is planned for these transmission lines? fence, outside of the developable area. This work will be performed by NorthWestern and will be completed prior to contractor mobilization. The base scope includes contractor furnishing and installing a new GSU transformer and circuit switcher. Owner will remove the existing GSU transformer prior to contractor mobilization. Owner will also make high side electrical tie-ins. For Alternate Scope and pricing, contractor is to assume that 46 DGt;S Ste Visit Question What is the plan for the existing spare GSU transformer at the DGGS site? the existing transformer will be reused and that the terminal point is at the manhole near the existing PDC (TP-9(ALT) as identified in the layout included in Appendix Bl to the technical specification). Contractor would be responsible for providing electrical cabling at the manhole for connection to the low side of the GSU by Others. Contractor will need to apply for construction power with NorthWestern. For purposes of the bid, assume there is no fee for the application. Contractor will be responsible: to provide step down transformers, breakers, and distribution 47 DGGS Ste Visit Question What is the available source for construction power at the DGGS site? from the source. The terminal point for this supply is identified on the layout drawing in Appendix B-1 ofthe technical specification but others may be available. An update will be provided to EPC Bidders if additional construction power terminal points are identified. 48 DGGS Ste Visit Question What was at the DGGS site prior to the Dave Gates Generating Station? Nothing was in the area in the recent past. Mill Creek Substation was there prior to the construction of the DGGS. 49 DGGS SkeV!isit Question Are there any major underground utilities or sub -grade concerns in the developable DGGS area? The Geotech package included in Appendix BS to the technical specifications represents the currently available data. 50 DGGS SisVisit question Is there an existing grounding grid in or near the DGGS developable area? There is some existing grounding along the fence line- Available informatione will be provided via a formal Addendum to the RFP documents. 51 DGGSSIae Visit Question Does the DGGS property, end at the fence line? Contractors can assume that space is available up to the fence line. 52 DGGSSke Visit Question What drove the decision to focus on RICE? A full lifecycle technology assessment. However, NWE will consider other technologies as part of the all -source RFP. 53 DGM Site Visit Question Can Bidder submit a bid with an alternate OEM besides the two OEMs NorthWestern is Yes. A turnkey bid would be required. considering? The emissions control equipment will need to meet Montana DEQ 54 DCGSSAe Visit Question Is an SCR system required, regardless of technology offered? requirements, which is expected to require Best Available Control Technology ( BACT). Contractors will need to coordinate with the City for water supply, sewer, waste 55 Eac4wo"See Visit Question Are there defined terminal points for the various site utilities at the Lockwood site? water, etc. For the basis of the proposals, additional information will be added to the layout drawing in Appendix 62 to the Technical Specification and provided to the bidders via a formal RFP Addendum. NWEMT2020fff Aj: Log*29 Divider distribution) Page 4 of 10 Docket No. 2021.02.022 NorthWestern EarExh bit SAL-6-PubliC V�� Development Clide wontana zczc tiro rt, �cicr �s� — Bidder RFI Lug Page 15 of 47 Question Section Number Question Response Additional Notes No. For stormwater, contractors are to utilize natural drainage to existing ditches/drainage provisions. Contractor would need to determine if a retainage pond is required by local code. Contact storm water would need to be routed 56 Lockwood Ste Visit Question What are the site drainage expectations at the Lockwood site? to a Contractor furnished oil/water separator and sent to city sewer. Contractors should coordinate with the City on any water discharge potential or limitations and/or how high water runs In the bermed canal on the north east side of the site to determine impacts on design, if any. NorthWestern will bring in a new high pressure gas line from a location about 3 miles southeast of the Lockwood site specifically for the power project. This 57 LnhMeodShe Visit Question What is the intended natural gas supply to the Lockwood site, what capacity will be available, line will be sized to provide the necessary capacity for the project. The terminal and would it also supply the nearby refinery? point will be on the south side of the site. Nominal gas pressure Is assumed to be 300 to 400 psig. Contractor will be responsible for heating, regulation, and distribution. 58 kedrrood She Visit Question In what direction will the electrical transmission exit the Lockwood site? There will be a 230 kV interconnect on the southwest side of the site. What are the existing monitoring wells being used for on the Lockwood site and will they need to The monitoring wells are In place to monitor ground contamination from a past 59 Lrotiltsroad She Visit Question release of solvents from a nearby site. Bidders are to assume that the remain in place? monitoring wells are to remain in place. The large engine option will require local assembly. The small engine option will not require local assembly (delivered as an assembled skid). The equipment supplier will assemble and set/align the RICE genets on the Contractor's 60 Loclovaod She Visit Question Will local assembly of engines be required once they am delivered to the site? foundations. Contractor will need to provide a level ground and gravel compacted assembly area for the large engine OEM to assemble the RICE gensets. Care, custody, and control of the engines will transfer to the Contractor when the OEM places them on the foundation. 61 Lodswood She Visit Question What is the setback distance at the Lockwood site? Bidder is referred to the municipality's guidance that can be found online at the municipality's website. NorthWestern an move the electrical lines if necessary for contractor s design. 62 todoilood Site Visit Question Will the electrical lines on the north side of the Lockwood site be required to remain in-place? Bidders should indicate if this is necessary in their Proposal. If proposed, NorthWestern will consider the cost and schedule associated with such in the Proposal evaluation. 63 Lockwood Ste Visit Question Is there an available geotech report for the Lockwood site? No; a geotech study is currently not available. 64 tacilikeM See Visit Question Does NorthWestern have an option on the Lockwood property? Yes. 65 Iwdsaood She Yrst Question Will there be an operation center for remote dispatch of the Lockwood site? Yes. The remote dispatch center will be located in Butte. 66 kcd St tinrooe Yist question Will a layout of the equipment on the site be provided by NorthWestern? No. Ste -specific layouts are requested of the Bidders. The supplier recommended layouts were included in RFP Addendum 1. No. The OEM layouts provided in RFP Addendum 1 are simply OEM 67 koclwrood Site Visit question Are multiple engine halls required? recommendations based on their typical scope of supply and Bidders shall propose an arrangement to optimize project cost, operability, and maintainability. 68 ksulw000d She Visit Question Is Lockwood its own municipality? Lockwood is a census designated place (CDP) and a suburb of Billings and is located in Yellowstone County. 69 ke i rood Site Visit Question Will a storage bid be a non -conforming EPC bid? No. NorthWestern will consider alternate technologies as indicated in the RFP document. 70 lumionvod SR Visit Question Will a storage project just be used for energy arbitrage? No. A storage project will be used in a manner to optimize NorthWestern system operations and will provide multiple system services. 71 &edwicati She Mist Question Can bidders price just one of the two OEMs (rather than both)? Since NorthWestern is still evaluating both OEMs, NorthWestern requests that both options be priced. 72 La . 11 She Visit Question Who will be responsible for obtaining any required construction laydown area near the Lockwood This will be Contractces responsibility. NorthWestern may assist in identifying site? potential areas. NWE MT 2020 0P_ItA, Log *29 BWdw Distribution) Page 5 of 10 NathWesI Envgy Montana 2020 RR (r Capaciti, Resources Bidder RFI Log Docket No. 2021.02.022 Exh bit SAL -6 -Public VA"D Development cycle Page 18 of 47 Question NO.RFP .1 Specification Section Number Question Response Additional Notes 93 ISP Appendix B - TS 82 Has there been any progress on the second Billings site? Bidder would prefer not to spend a lot Information on the Billings EPC site will be provided in the next RFP addendum. of engineering time on the Lockwood site if it B no longer a consideration. Apper,clox 01 -Fuel Analysis of either TS Appendices This information was provided to the EPC Bidders' primary point of contact on 94 B S or 82 Can you please provide the fuel analysis referenced to be located In TS Appendices 81 or B27 2/14/20 as part of TS Appendices Bland B2 as part of the initial RFP issuance (following submittal of the Notice of Intent to Respond Form). We are aware that ancillary service charges are the subject of settlement discussions currently in progress between North Western and stakeholders, creating uncertainty as to the final approved 95 Appendix 6-2 (PPA Term Sheet) ancillary service charges. Therefore, under a PPA structure for hybrid and storage projects, This is an appropriate assumption. Bidders should assume that PPA pricing Is should bidders assume that that ancillary service charges are a pass-through and the PPA bid net of ancillary service charges. rice is net of ancillary service charges? TS Attach 2.1 Specs and Technical Info IOEM Al None of the "Customer" options ("O") options are being furnished by the OEM or the Owner, with further clarification offered below: -Pages 164 & 174/230: Item 2.7 Heat Recovery System - Does not apply to the Project -Page 166 & 176/230: Item 3.7 Black start Generator - See Section 2.2 of TS Attachment 1 (2023 Montana Generation RICE Not required for the Project RFP/Speciflcation 10183023-ZP-M0102) for tables that clarify the scope of -Page 170/230: Item 5.6 Urea Tank - Not required for In regards to question 91, the optional scope additions that could be provided by OEM's were supply by the OEM (Seller) and the EPC Contractor (Others). Furthermore, the Project at Dave Gates site found in Addendum 1 TS Attachment 2.1 Specs and Technical Info in the scopeof supplyon items required for a complete installation and to meet guaranteed performance 96 Adde,ldum i TS Attachment 2.1 and 2.2 pages 162-180 and in Addendum 1 TS Attachment 2.2_Specs and Technical Info pages in the as outlined In the RFP Appendix 8 Technical Specification (10183023-OZP- TS Attach 2.2 Specs and Technical Info (OEM B) None of the items indicated as "Responsibility of scope of supply on pages 78-143. M0102) are the responsibility of the EPC Contractor. To assist the Bidder in developing their Proposal, the following clarifications are provided: Northwestern Energy" are being furnished by the OEM or the Owner, with further clarification offered below: -Pages 77-98/455: This is for the Billings dual fuel option and no longer applies -Page 106/455: Item A7.3 Black Start Unit - Not required for the Project -Page 127/455: Item A5.2 Reducing agent storage tank Not required for the Project at Dave Gates site -Page 128/455: Item A7.3 Black Start Unit - Not required for the Project This information has not been provided by the OEM Suppliers outside of some general Information (this has already been provided to EPC Bidders, as 97 Addendum a T5 Attachment 2.1 and 2.2 What is the estimated area required for laydown of OEM vendor materials? How many connexs applicable). EPC Contractor shall review the information provided as part of TS and bulk materials are estimated to be delivered to the site? Attachments 2.1 and 2.2 and determine for their purposes. EPC Bidders are encouraged to reach out to the OEM contacts provided In RFP Addendum 3 to discuss laydown requirements, also. The Clean and Dirty Lube Oil Storage section references two tanks provided by North Western The note referenced is from the RICE RFP and is for the OEM Supplier. Section 98 Section a8- 1121 RICE Part 2.4.3 Energy, one for clean and one for dirty lube oil storage. Please confirm that this statement is 15.6.1 of the RFP Appendix 8 Technical Specification identifies these two tanks correct. Does this apply to only the Dave Gates site or both Dave Gates and Lockwood? as being within the EPC Contractor's scope of supply for both sites. The site layout and terminal point drawing for the Lockwood site released in addendum 2 99 Addenda n 2 Appendix 8- Site Layout and Terminal identified TP 2 and 3 to be located approximately 680 feet north along Klenck Ln. After review pointDrawing Lockwood with the Lockwood Water and Sewer department, that location appears to be incorrect. As seen Refer to updated Billings Area site information included in RFP Ad/endum 3. in the attached document, it appears TP 2 and 3 should be located along Cerise Rd. What a NorthWestem Energy s expected cost (S/kw-year) to procure ure pacihresources in the NorthWestern's expected near term capacity procurement costs are currently 100 ,S market for the period 2021 through 20237 not defined and will depend on a number of factors including ongoing resource procurement activities. Any incremental or detrimental value related to an earlier commercial online 101 VAP Section 3.8 The RFP states that there is an incremental value to NWE for capacity coming on line during the date/start of delivery date would be dependent upon and will be determined period of 2021 through 2023. What is that Incremental value in $/kw -year? through system modeling of that specific resource in conjunction with NorthWestern's existing generation portfolio. Has a geotechnical analysis been performed for the Billings Area site? If no, when can EPC A geotechnical analysis has not yet been completed but will be in the future. A 102 Billings Area Site Walk Bidders effect to receive a geotechnical analysis? geotechnical basis of design is included in the Technical Specifications and EPC Bidders should base their Proposals on this basis of design. NWE MT 2020 RPP RFS Log U6-29 Bidder Distribution) - Page 8 of 10