(1) Once bids are ranked in accordance with WAC
480-107-035, the utility must determine which bids best meet the selection criteria and produce the relevant attributes required in that portion of the resource need to which the bid is directed.
(2) The bid's price, pricing structure, and terms are subject to negotiation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040,
80.04.160, and chapters
80.28, 19.280, and
19.405 RCW. WSR 21-02-023 (Docket UE-190837, General Order R-602), § 480-107-045, filed 12/28/20, effective 12/31/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040 and
80.04.160. WSR 06-08-025 (Docket No. UE-030423, General Order No. R-530), § 480-107-045, filed 3/28/06, effective 4/28/06.]