2019-2024 Tree Mortality Non-Bypassable Charge Resource Adequacy Sale
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- 8/27/2019 - FAQs are now available
- 8/20/2019 –2019-2024 HLP RA RFP Launched
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (“SDG&E”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking to sell Resource Adequacy (“RA”) capacity products from HL Power and Owner HL Partners, LP Project (“HLP” or “Project”), to minimize the procurement cost impact for ratepayers pursuant to Decision (D.) 18-12-003. Any transaction resulting from this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) will become effective only after full execution of a negotiated contract (“Confirmation”) substantially in conformance with the accompanying 2019-2024 HLP RA RFP Confirmation Template (“Confirmation Template” or “Confirm”).
SDG&E welcomes and encourages Diverse Business Enterprises (“DBE”), as defined in G.O. 156[1], to participate in this Resource Adequacy RFP. SDG&E is seeking to increase opportunities for diverse business entities to compete for SDG&E’s business, through both direct and indirect contracting. DBEs can request additional information by contacting SDG&E at vendorrelations@sdge.com. Additional information on SDG&E’s DBE program can be found at:
https://www.sdge.com/more-information/doing-business-with-us/supplier-diversity
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/supplierdiversity/
This website provides an overview of the market solicitation. Respondents are strongly encouraged to download the RFP Description document, available below, to fully understand all aspects of this RFP.
Products Solicited
Respondents may submit proposals for a calendar year strip, quarterly product, monthly product, or some other range as long as the minimum period is one month.
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Contract Capacity (MW) |
Earliest Energy Delivery Date |
CASIO ID |
|---|---|---|
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24 |
11/1/2019 |
LASSEN_6_UNITS |
Solicitation Submittal Documents
Participation in this RFP requires the completion of the Proposal Form & the Confirmation Template. These documents are available via the links below. Failure to provide the listed information may result in the Proposal being deemed non-conforming and thus may disqualify the Proposal from further consideration. Multiple Proposals are acceptable.
Although not required as part of the original Proposal, any Respondent selected for the shortlist must promptly submit this Credit Application with the required supporting information. You are advised to become familiar with this application and be prepared to timely submit it so as to not slow down your Proposal’s evaluation.
RFP Schedule
The following are the key deadlines that apply to this RFP. SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and at SDG&E's sole discretion. Respondents are responsible for accessing the RFP website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFP or the solicitation process.
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No |
Event |
Date |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Launch RFP |
Tue-Aug-20 |
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2 |
Deadline to submit any questions |
Fri-Aug-23 |
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3 |
Answers to all Questions will be posted |
Wed-Aug-28 |
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4 |
Offer package due no later than 12 pm PPT on this date |
Tue-Sep-03 |
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5 |
SDG&E Notifies Offerors of selection |
Tue-Sep-10 |
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6 |
All contracts are executed |
Tue-Sep-24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Local attribute is defined by the CAISO as capacity from a resource located within a Local Capacity Area capable of contributing toward the amount of capacity required in a Local Capacity Area. The resource is in CAISO system area, therefore, not subject to local capacity.
Yes, bids in the 2019-2024 HLP RA RFP are considered binding and must be effective through September 30, 2019.
No. SDG&E’s contract with the resource does not provide Flex Capacity.
RFP Communication
All questions or other communications regarding this Resource Adequacy RFP must be submitted via email to BOTH BioRamRA@sdge.com with a CC to waynejoliver26@gmail.com (Independent Evaluator). Questions and their answers will be posted on this website anonymously soon after receipt.
RFP Announcements
Respondents are encouraged to check the RFP Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFP amendments to this website. In particular, check the RFP website for (i) updates to RFP documents and (ii) posting of answers to submitted questions.
Submitting Proposals
Proposals must be submitted via PowerAdvocate in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFP Protocols. Please note that no late bids will be accepted.