Grant County Public Utility District 2

The proceedings included an executive session to review public employee performance, pending litigation, and real estate matters. Key discussions in the regular session involved a Large Project Spotlight presentation on the Quincy Transmission Expansion Project (QTEP) and a presentation on the Large Power Solutions Capacity Reservations Policy. The Business Review covered Crescent Bar Golf Course, The Energy Authority (TEA), and Staff Augmentation Contracts. The Commission reviewed ERP Strategic Contracts and received Quarterly Business Reports from Shared Services and Technology departments. Action items included authorizing the General Manager/CEO to award a contract with Volt Workforce Solutions (VOLT) for $10,000,000.00, awarding Contract 430-12998C with ROI Insight Group, LLC for $10,000,000.00, authorizing membership with The Energy Authority (TEA), and a motion regarding the continuation of the Crescent Bar Golf Course operations, which did not pass unanimously. Additionally, the meeting included internal recognition for employees celebrating 20 and 25 years of service.

The documented agenda items for the meeting included the consideration of a resolution to accept a bid and award Contract 130-13006H for Dock Crew services for the period 2026-2028. Additionally, the meeting addressed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of easements on certain real property via condemnation. A motion was also prepared authorizing the General Manager/CEO to award Contract 430-12998C with Volt Workforce Solutions (VOLT) for $10,000,000.00, with an expiration date of December 31, 2027.

The meeting included two executive sessions to review public employee performance, discuss pending litigation, and discuss real estate transactions. Key presentations involved the Crescent Bar Reprogramming Study, the Wanapum Relationship presentation, and a presentation from The Energy Authority (TEA). Reports presented included the Environmental Affairs Quarterly Business Report and the Business Advancement and Strategy quarterly Business Report.

This document outlines Grant PUD's rate-setting strategy, prioritizing the provision of low-cost hydropower from the Priest Rapids Project to core customers, including residential, agricultural, and small business segments. The strategy aims to establish long-term stable rates competitive within the Northwest Region, avoid rate shock, and introduces new billing terms to enhance transparency.

The meeting commenced with an executive session covering performance of a public employee, pending litigation, and real estate discussions. The regular session included a review of vouchers, correspondence, and the Commission calendar. A Financial/Organization Performance Report was presented, followed by a Balanced Scorecard Review. The Commission also received an audit entrance presentation. Key business involved a motion authorizing the General Manager/CEO to provide direction regarding the Crescent Bar Recreation Area Golf Course, with options being to either continue operations (potentially including irrigation system work) or to proceed with reprogramming alternatives via a formal proposal to FERC. The Commission also approved Resolution No. 9114, which supersedes previous resolutions relating to amending several rate schedules and sunsetting Rate Schedule No. 18, effective April 1, 2026. Further actions included authorizing the execution of a power purchase agreement with VoltaGrid LLC, a retail service agreement with Vantage Data Centers, and Change Order No. 6 to Contract 430-11765 with Absher Construction Design Build Team for the Ephrata Service Center Phase 2. A walk-on motion regarding property condemnation was deferred to the March 24, 2026 meeting. The session concluded with an overview of upcoming business meetings in Washington D.C., and subsequent recesses/resumptions were noted for travel and future meetings.