Preparing a Useful Power Plant Demolition and Remediation RFP

Edward Malley

emalley@trcsolutions.com 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.