Supplier/Subcontractor Pre-Qualification

It is the policy of Bechtel to pre-qualify its bidders for procurement and subcontracting opportunities. The process for becoming pre-qualified requires the active participation of our current and future suppliers and subcontractors.

The information you provide via the pre-qualification process page will be utilized to assess your company’s general capability. Project specific criteria directly identifiable to numbered material/service requisitions may also be required via the opportunities page. This Project specific criteria may include specific go/no-go requirements and may also include requirements supplemental to any of the general categories. While the WTP Project seeks to maximize the use of competition for most project subcontract/purchase opportunities the completion of the general and project specific pre-qualification process does not guarantee participation in any RFP.

Full and open competition on the WTP Project is not required. However, the WTP Project seeks to ensure a sufficient number of prequalified firms meeting the general and project specific criteria are invited to bid in order to provide for an adequate level of competition for each RFP. The determination of the adequate level of competition (final list of participants) is at the sole discretion of the WTP Project team. Subsequent to WTP Project Team approval of the final list, RFP’s will be made available on an Invitation ONLY basis.

Potential bidders are responsible for continuously updating, refining and improving the information provided to Bechtel. Project personnel will request clarification and supporting documentation as deemed necessary to support pre-qualification. Because of the special Project characteristics, additional criteria may be used to evaluate the potential supplier or contractor’s ability to perform work.

Procurement Suspect/Counterfeit Items Program

Bechtel is committed to effective controls for the prevention, detection, and disposition of Suspect/Counterfeit Items (S/CI) to mitigate any potential safety threat in the operating complex.

The underlying principle in procurement is that suppliers demonstrate they are capable of delivering items conforming to specified requirements.

Suppliers are required to assure that suspect or counterfeit materials are not provided as part of the Material or Product for delivery under any agreement pertaining to the WTP project.

Bechtel will inspect material for attributes common to S/CI by personnel who are trained to recognize S/CI. All S/CI discovered are the Supplier’s responsibility and must be replaced with items free from any suspect or counterfeit condition.

Please familiarize yourself with the information found in the Suspect/Counterfeit Items Awareness Training 3mb.

Point of Contact: Dawn Kammenzind

Supplier Registration

The information you provide will be utilized to assess your company’s commercial capability (D&B rating, bonding capacity, bid range, business size and focus) relative to a given project requirement. To access the Supplier Registration, please return to the Supplier and Contractor Portal home page. Before registering please view the Registration Instructions.

The following items are required as part of the pre-qualification process and should be submitted preferably electronically using the following link at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (max 5mb per email):

(NOTE: Remember to include the Dun and Bradstreet number in your E-Mail.)

• Pre-Qualification Cover letter (intro-letter) 78kb
• Experience Statements 48kb
• Manufacturing Data Checklist 34kb
• QA Program Datasheet - Submit an outline or table of contents for your company Quality Assurance Program manual. Be sure to include your plan basis (NQA-1, DOE/RW-0333P QARD, or other standards, as appropriate).
• Safety & Health History Form 169kb - Applicable to Construction and Site Services Subcontracts only
• Copy of Quality Program Documents - If over 5mb, then send in CD or hardcopy to below address
• Organization Chart
• Socio-Economic Business Verification (as applicable) 29kb
• Audited Financial Report or Annual Report - Last three fiscal years
• Company Brochures (no product catalogs or pricing lists) or provide link to company web page

or submit hardcopy forms to:

Bechtel National, Inc.
Attention: Christy Gallaway, 12-2B
2435 Stevens Center Place
Richland, WA 99352

Safety and Health Program Guidelines and Questionnaire

Bechtel is dedicated to the concept that all accidents are preventable. Accordingly, we are committed to achieving and sustaining “Zero Accident Performance”. Review and evaluation of your company’s Safety and Health history is an integral part of our evaluation process.  Your submittal of the Safety and Health Questionnaire is required, as mentioned above. Please also review the Acceptable Program Guidelines 1.7mb

Quality Assurance Programs

The River Protection Project - Waste Treatment Plant facility processes nuclear and chemical materials. As a nuclear facility, equipment and services provided must comply with quality assurance program requirements commensurate with the applicable level of safety. The quality assurance program requirements range from nuclear programs (ASME NQA-1 2000 including supplements, NQA-2a part 2.7, DOE-RW-0333P QARD Rev 10 and DOE O 414.1C) to industrial programs (ISO-9000 and ASME Section VIII) and commercial quality practices. The philosophy is to specify technical requirements and applicable quality criteria based on the safety classification and operational reliability needs. Specific requirements will be detailed in each solicitation.

For RPP-WTP, procurements are categorized as Safety Related or Q-list (QL), Non-safety Related (CM) and when necessary, Commercial Dedicated (CD). Safety related (QL) procurements require quality assurance programs that are currently implemented, functioning, and verifiable. NQA-1 2000 is the baseline for QL procurements. For Non-Safety related (CM designated) items, where equipment operational reliability is important, appropriate “industry standard” quality systems may be necessary. DOE O 414.1C is the baseline for CM procurements.

Suppliers of equipment and services will be evaluated and qualified based in part on the order applicable quality program requirements. Where needed, quality program documentation will be requested, evaluated, and verified. For QL procurements, onsite program audits, and monitoring will likely be performed prior to and/or during the period of the procurement.

Click To View The RPP-WTP General Specifications For:
Packaging, Shipping, Handling and Storage Requirements.pdf 299kb
Supplier Quality Assurance Program Requirements.pdf 190kb

Procurement QA Point of Contact: Mike Cochrane

ASME NQA-1-2000, Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities, is still in print and available directly from the ASME. Suppliers or anyone may order copies by using the ASME web site or toll free number below. The document does have a COPYRIGHT.

http://www.asme.org/codes/

ASME Telephone: 1 (800) 843-2763

Supplier and Contractor Portal

(This is your secure network for Bechtel contract and project information)

Supplier Registration

When registering click on "Begin Registration" button to enter the eBusiness network and get a secure user name and password. Registering will enable you to be considered in the procurements listed on this site which includes the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. Registration alone does not assure acceptance. Registration is the minimum required for the pre-qualification process. The information you provide will be posted to Bechtel's Global Supplier database and made available to other Bechtel projects worldwide. Refer to the Qualification Process page. Please note that the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant is not a Joint Venture Project.

Your company's secure username and password is for your use in the initial registration process and permits you to revise and update information about your company as required from time to time. We recommended that you "save" information input periodically during the initial registration process. If you return to the site a later time for updates please click on "Login" to enter username and password. Please ensure that you select all commodities (goods and services) for materials, equipment and services that apply to your company business line. Our Materials/Equipment and Services requisition process is based on these commodity codes.

NOTE: You do not need to register to view the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization web site, but in order to participate in procurements posted on this web site, you must register and submit requested documents per the Qualification Process requirements. By maintaining a current and complete registration, you maximize your visibility to Bechtel projects and your opportunities for new work.

Under Bechtel Projects, right side of the first website page, click on "Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant" This will take you to the Project specific website pages including:

• Project Home
• Qualification Process
• Opportunities
• General Information

Project Home
Summary information for the Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. Links to the Qualification Process and the Main Bechtel Events page.

Qualification Process
Summary information for the Supplier/Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Process. Includes links to required documents which can be submitted electronically or hard-copy. Also, lists Safety and QA programs, guidelines, and contacts.

Opportunities
This section contains links to Permanent Plant Bulk and Equipment Procurements, Subcontracts, and Technical Services Subcontracts reports that list actual material/equipment/services packages forecasted for competitive bid. A contact name and email for each package is also listed as opportunities are scheduled, bidding will be by invitation only. Specific package information will be updated routinely.

General Information

Contacts
Supplier Advocate - Wendy Renz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), ph: 509-371-2338
Technical Support - WTP Acquisition Opportunities Helpdesk .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), ph: 509-371-2233/509-371-2192

Small Business
Information on the WTP Socioeconomic Program, Subcontracting Goals, Small Business Contact, and Outreach Program. Includes the Small Business, Supplier Advocate contact.

Events - WTP or All Bechtel

WTP
View agendas and fliers for all future and past events. Register for future events. Past events include 60 day lookahead presentations and attendee lists.

All Bechtel
This link will take you to a schedule for past and future events for all Bechtel.

Terms and Conditions
This section includes the following document proformas for all Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for the use and convenience of our potential suppliers:

• General and Special Conditions
• Subcontractor's Safety & Health Requirements for all subcontractors performing work on site (Exhibit "G")
• Representations, Certifications and other Statements of Offerors

Other Websites of Interest
Project Related Websites, DOE and Hanford Prime Contractors Sites, Other Websites of Interest, and Local News sites