Preparing a Useful Power Plant Demolition and Remediation RFP
Edward Malley
[email protected] December 13, 2012
Power Plant Decommissioning Goals
Safe abatement, decommissioning, demolition and restoration to grade
Remediation for future use
Repower with new generation
Reuse as a transmission or distribution facility
Sale for adaptive reuse
Sale for scrap – watch out for boomerangs
Safety First
Protection of workers, the public health, safety and protection of property- Asbestos and other hazardous materials- Energized fuel and utility systems- Weakened or corroded structures- Working from heights- Traffic
Site specific health and safety plans
Constant reinforcement
Pre-demolition Surveys
Asbestos and hazardous/regulated materials
Geotechnical and structural conditions
Asset valuation, including real estate
Utilities requiring relocation
- Power, fuel, water intakes & discharges
Permit requirements
Environmental site assessments
Plans and Specifications
Pre-demolition surveys provide the basis for technical plans and specifications
Construction specifications institute format
Plans indicating new work, areas to be demolished and final conditions
Reference drawings of existing facilities
Contractors determine means and methods within law, regulations and site specific constraints
- Implosions, managed falls, dismantling
Remediation
Design remediation based on future use Use grants and incentives where possible Brownfield or voluntary cleanup programs- Less restrictive soil cleanup standards for industrial, commercial,
restricted residential uses
Typical issues include: - Fuel and coal combustion residues- Metals and PCBs- Possible asbestos in land management units- Legacy MGP
Commercial Issues
Pricing options
Breakdown by major activity
Scrap and salvage credit Meaningful schedules
Financial assurance- Bonds or letters of credit
Insurance- WC, Auto, CGL, CPL, etc.