EQT Production Company
- exploration and production company in the Appalachian basin
EQT Production Company
How to Become a Qualified “Services” Vendor
1) “Who Are You” - identify your company as providing a natural gas
exploration and or production required service (completion,
drilling, water hauling, etc.).
2) Communicate core competency to potential customer.
(what distinguishes your company from competitors)
*** Can your company provide bundled / packaged services ???
- Investigate customer website
- Send e-mail identifying services and experience followed by
phone calls
- Network
- Avoid cold-calling !!!!
3) Success with items one and two could result in receiving an RFP.
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Request for Proposal Components
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Services
1. Overview information
2. Proposal Instructions & Award Process
3. Pricing & Commercial Terms
4. Requirements / Scope of services or work
5. Appendices
- Master Services Agreement Example
- Specification Sheet Example
- Contractor Safety Questionnaire and Hazard Assessment
Form Example
- Bid Pricing Form Example
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Request for Proposal Appendices
Appendices Examples
1. Master Services Agreement
2. Specification Sheet
3. Contractor Safety / Hazard Assessment Form
4. Bid Pricing Form
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Example – Master Services Agreement
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Example – Specification Sheet
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Example – Contractor Safety Questionnaire
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Example – Hazard Assessment Form
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Example – Bid Form
EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY
BID FORM Example
Estimated
Number of
Wells
Turnkey Price
per well
Hourly Rate
Tiered Pricing
$ / HR
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Total Wells
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Request for Proposal Suggestions
Bidder Response Submission Guidelines
Bidder submissions must be received by ________ (customer)
no later than __:__ P.M. Eastern time on ________ __, ____.
Proposals that are received after the deadline may be
disqualified at ________ (customer’s) option.
Response Requirements
A “complete” response to this proposal will consist of the
following components:
“READ and ASK QUESTIONS before submitting a response”
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Approved Vendor Process Requirements
In conclusion:
1) “Agreement” or contract negotiated and executed.
2) “Insurance Certificate” with additional insured endorsement,
primary non- contributory and waiver of subrogation language
submitted and approved.
a) Additional Insured Endorsement – customer is added to the vendor’s insurance policy
as a protected party.
b) Primary Non-contributory – vendor’s policy responds to a damage claim or loss first.
Customer’s insurance is not involved with the claim or loss.
c) Waiver of Subrogation – vendor’s insurance policy prevents their insurance company
from collecting damages from customer in the event of a claim or loss.
3) “Safety Qualification” submitted and approved.
4) “Credit Check” approved.
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Questions
Primary services vendor
Subcontractor services vendor
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