Colorado Springs Utilities

Buyer is exploring the construction of a nuclear power plant at an existing power generation plant site (Nixon Power Plant) after discontinuation of the current plant by 2029. Buyer seeks comprehensive support for nuclear ownership model evaluation, early site permitting, technology assessment, and engineering design. The project includes analyzing ownership models, facilitating site selection and approval, and evaluating suitable nuclear technologies for deployment in the Colorado Springs area.

• 4/17/2025 - Pre-submittal Conference
• 5/5/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Evaluate nuclear power plant ownership models
• Facilitate early site permitting processes
• Assess nuclear technologies for site suitability
• Support nuclear facility deployment strategies
• Analyze technical feasibility for nuclear power generation
• Evaluate financial implications of different ownership structures
• Address legal and regulatory compliance for nuclear facilities
• Identify and mitigate site permitting risks
• Analyze environmental impacts of nuclear technologies
• Conduct economic analyses of nuclear technology options
• Determine capital and operational costs
• Support site application process for Nixon Power Plant
• Provide comprehensive nuclear ownership expertise
• Recommend optimal nuclear technology for Colorado Springs area
• Develop implementation strategies for nuclear power facility
• Address community-related risks for nuclear deployment
• Assess current and emerging nuclear technologies
• Support transition from existing plant to nuclear by 2029
• Evaluate economic viability of nuclear power options
• Analyze technical challenges specific to local conditions