Pre-Bid - doe-hdbk-1101-20040065

DOE-HDBK-1101-2004

Exhibit 2.6.1

4. Validation

Data submitted should be revalidated to ensure that it applies to the local

subcontractor and not to its parent company or an affiliate.

B. Pre-Bid

The DOE contractor shall inform subcontractors of the facility's safety requirements by

clearly outlining safety performance requirements in its bid package, which will be used

as part of the selection process. The DOE contractor shall request specific safety

information from the subcontractor to compare with qualification criteria to establish

contractor responsibility. The subcontractor should be advised of the qualification criteria

and that the lowest bid might not be selected.

Subcontractor Suitability to Bid

Once the scope of work has been defined, the DOE contractor will request that

subcontractors selected to bid submit all safety management program information

necessary to establish contractor suitability.

GOCO Facility Safety and Health Qualification Criteria

The DOE contractor shall clearly outline safety and health requirements in the bid

package. The items contained in the Subcontractor's Safety Questionnaire

(Exhibit 2.6.2) should be included, along with any site specific safety and health

rules that might apply. These requirements shall be consistent with the

requirements the DOE contractor has for its own employees.

Contract Safety Language

Standard safety language ("the subcontractor must comply with all federal, state,

and local safety laws and regulations") shall be included in contracts. Also, safety

and health requirements specific to the GOCO facility and the work being

performed shall be included in the contract as a separate addendum.

Pre-bid Meeting

The DOE contractor shall hold a pre-bid meeting to discuss facility safety and

health requirements. Subcontractors shall be provided copies of any applicable

facility safety and health policies and procedures. This meeting shall also

establish who provides the required safety and health equipment and training, and

shall define subcontractor documentation requirements.

C. Selecting Subcontractors

Considerations

The DOE contractor shall review each subcontractor's Safety Questionnaire,

along with the requested material, for thoroughness and ability to meet or exceed

the facility's minimum safety and health qualification criteria. The

subcontractor's ability to safely perform the specified work should be a