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Solicitation Number :

120032.OS

Solicitation Status :

Closed

Solicitation Title :

BIOMETHANE TECHNICAL SERVICES

PP Name :

Oscar Santos

Phone :

916-732-5616

Email :

osantos@smud.org

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High Level Category Group(s) :

Material, Equipment, Supplies;Services

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Category(s) :

Biomass Power ;Digester Gas Power ;Landfill Gas Power ;Services, Engineering ;Services, Environmental Air Emissions Source Testing ;Services, Environmental

Map to Bid Opening :

SMUD Headquarters

Type :

RFP - Services (Request For Proposal)

Department :

Energy Supply

Broad Class :

Professional Services

Deadline Date:

3/7/2012

Time:

5:00 PM

Est. Amount :	$200,000.00
Duration :	3 years

Work Location :

Sacramento, CA

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Description :

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to perform technical, economic, and environmental analysis for Biomethane  projects and their applications, with a particular focus on projects at landfills, wastewater treatment, dairy digester, and anaerobic digestion or co-digestion of other organic wastes such food waste, FOG (fats, oil and grease), etc. 

Identification of Opportunities:  Contractor will work with SMUD to review and prioritize the biomethane acquisition opportunities that are most favorable, taking into account cost, timing, location, amounts, and biogas cleaning and utilization options.  
Project Contacts:  SMUD will take the lead in making contacts with biogas resources of interest, including municipalities, developers, and private owners.  The Contractor will provide support for this task, such as providing input on organizations, contact lists, and strategies for initiating project development discussions.
Project Feasibility Review:  After identification of candidate projects with willing participants, the Contractor will assist SMUD in performing a project feasibility assessment.  The main tasks will include the following:
1.	Resource Assessment:  Obtain and review data specific to the project for sustainability of biomass sources for anaerobic digestion biomethane flowrates and composition.
2.	Conceptual Design:  Develop a basic process flow diagram and equipment list for the project. Include mass and energy balance.
3.	Economic Analysis:  Develop high level capital and operating cost estimates, along with other costs applicable to SMUD, that can be entered into a pro forma to estimate the project cost on a $/MMBTU or $/MWh basis. Perform levelized cost analysis of the project.
4.	Environmental Assessment:  Determine if there are any environmental fatal flaws that would prevent the facility from being able to obtain the necessary permits. Investigate the environmental impacts of the biomethane project, including life cycle assessment.
5.	Deliverability Assessment:  Develop or review plans for how the power or gas will be delivered to SMUD, using applicable GIS or other tools.  Assure that the path structure meets the intent for RPS compliance.
6.	Counter-Party Review:  Perform an assessment of the other parties that will be involved in the project including experience, financial standing, and commitment.
7.	Competition and Timing Recommendations:  Determine major competitors for development of the project, and highlight how they may impact project pricing and timing.  Provide recommendations for project milestones and likely execution dates.
Project Development Recommendations:  After completion of the Feasibility Review, the Contractor will work with SMUD to determine if the project should be pursued and under what conditions it should be developed.  Recommendations will be made for the terms of delivery, payment structure, and level of involvement.  A report will be provided at the completion of this task that outlines the results of the Feasibility Review and Structure Recommendations.
Contractor will support SMUD in potential project development projects and bid solicitations throughout the state.  Support might include contract and development agreements, coordination of permitting and regulatory compliance, and other development activities.
Detailed Due Diligence:  Upon initial approval by SMUD for project development, the Contractor may be asked to provide further due diligence work as shown below.  This could include detailed technical reviews of major pieces of equipment and process layouts, contract reviews, pro forma analysis, and negotiation support.
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Edit	Delete	URS Corporation	Dennis Dudzik	Sacramento,	916.679.2044	dennis_dudzik@urscorp.com
Edit	Delete	LKM Associates	Lisa Morinini	Folsom,	916.425.8780	lisa@lkm-associates.com
Edit	Delete	Water Energy Innovations, Inc.	Laurene Park	Gold River,	916-730-2852	laurene@waterenergyinnovations.com
Edit	Delete	Navigant Consulting, Inc.	Cindy Park	Boulder,	303-728-2465	cindy.park@navigant.com
Edit	Delete	ENVIRON International Corporation	Cindy Smith	Novato,	415.899.0700	RFPNotifications@environcorp.com
Edit	Delete	Horizon Professional Services	Thom Shelton	Santa Rosa,	707-292-6115	tshelton@sonic.net
Edit	Delete	Ascent Environmental, Inc.	Christy Ryan	Sacramento,	916-4447301	leads@ascentenvironmental.com
Edit	Delete	NTH Consultants, Ltd.	James Wallace	Northville,	248-324-5256	jwallace@nthconsultants.com

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