(1) The council shall initiate the selection of an operator for a decommissioned asset by: (a) issuing a request for proposals; and (b) publishing the request for proposals on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Section 63A-16-601. (2) The request for proposals shall specify that an entity must demonstrate: (a) at least 10 years of experience operating coal-fired electrical generation facilities; (b) a commitment to maintaining substantial operations within the state; (c) financial capability to operate and maintain the facility; (d) experience with similar coal types and specifications; (e) proven capability to comply with state and federal environmental requirements; (f) existing relationships with regional transmission organizations; (g) ability to maintain reliable baseload power generation; (h) experience with western coal markets and transportation; (i) capability to retain the existing skilled workforce; and (j) ability to integrate operations with existing transmission infrastructure. (3) The council shall: (a) allow at least 60 days for the submission of proposals; and (b) establish or contract with a technical review committee to evaluate proposals. (4) In evaluating proposals, the council shall consider: (a) operational efficiency metrics from similar facilities; (b) proposed operational cost structure; (c) economic considerations; (d) reliability and availability guarantees; (e) environmental compliance history and plans; (f) workplace safety record and plans; (g) local economic benefit commitments; (h) proposed timeline for assuming operations; and (i) the long term power needs of the state and residents of the state. (5) Nothing in this section: (a) requires the council to select any proposal; or (b) prevents the council from: (i) rejecting all proposals; or (ii) terminating the request for proposals process.
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