Pre-Bid - hdbk11010065

Exhibit 2.6.1

DOE-HDBK-1101-96

4. Validation

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

and not to it's parent company or an affiliate.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Selecting Subcontractors

1. 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 significant factor, along with cost, quality and

time. The reasoning used to select the subcontractor must be documented.