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    May 09 2025
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    MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION (DNRC)

    Updated May 28, 2025

    Request for Notification of Interest (RNOI) 
    Lease of Power Production Facilities – Broadwater Dam Project

    For assistance contact:
    Troy Terry | Hydropower Project Engineer Montana DNRC
    Email: troy.terry@mt.gov Phone: 406-444-5775

     Request for Notification of Interest (RNOI)

    Issued: May 2025
    Location: Broadwater Dam, near Toston, Montana

     

    Overview:

    The DNRC is seeking Notifications of Interest (NOI) from qualified entities interested in leasing and operating the hydroelectric power production facilities at the Broadwater Dam Project. The DNRC will retain ownership of the dam structure and associated assets, while the selected lessee will operate, maintain, and potentially upgrade the power generation facilities.

    Key Lease Elements:

    Lessee Rights:

    • Use of turbines, generators, transformers, control systems, transmission lines, and related infrastructure.
    • Right to sell generated electricity (with requirements for State facility power support).

    Lessee Responsibilities:

    • Maintain and replace leased equipment as needed (leased "as-is").
    • Comply with all legal, safety, and FERC license requirements.
    • No subleasing permitted.

    DNRC Responsibilities:

    • Retain ownership of land, water rights, dam structures, and the FERC license.
    • Maintain major structural elements and wetlands.

    Submission Instructions:

    Interested parties must submit a Notification of Interest including:

    • Organization/Company Name
    • Primary Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone)
    • Brief Statement of Interest
    • Summary of Relevant Qualifications (optional)

    NOI submissions can be completed online using the following form:
    https://forms.office.com/g/NFzBwwCayQ

    Deadline:

    All Notifications of Interest must be received by July 15, 2025.

    Additional Information:

    Detailed site information and historical performance data are available after signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

    Note: Submission of an NOI is required to receive further updates or participate in subsequent steps. Submission does not obligate any party to proceed.

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