2021-2023 IRP Reliability RFO
Latest News & Update
- 1/27/2020 - FAQs updated
- 1/23/2020 - RFO Updated - SDG&E has updated the Energy Efficiency Protocols and Offer Form documents
- 1/17/2020 - RFO Updated - SDG&E has modified the RFO schedule
- 1/10/2020 - Pre-Bid Conference Presentation
- 12/13/2019 - RFO Launched
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (“SDG&E”) seeks through the IRP Reliability Request for Offers to procure resources to meet electric system reliability needs as required by California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC") Decision D.19-11-016. The Decision requires SDG&E to make incremental procurement of system-level qualifying resource adequacy (RA) capacity, per Ordering Paragraph 3.
Products Solicited & Submittal Documents
SDG&E seeks to procure incremental RA capacity on an all-source basis, including both existing and new resources (except new gas-only resources).
This website provides an overview of the market solicitation. Respondents are strongly encouraged to download the RFO protocol and related documents pertaining to the resource type of interest, available below, to fully understand all aspects of this RFO.
Participation in this RFO requires the completion of the Offer Form, marked up pro forma template and credit application. These documents are available via the links below. Failure to provide the listed information may result in an offer being deemed non-conforming and thus may disqualify the offer from further consideration. Multiple offers are acceptable.
Credit Documents
RFO Schedule
The following are the key deadlines that apply to this RFO. 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 RFO website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFO or the solicitation process.
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Event |
Date |
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1 |
Launch IRP Procurement Track RFO |
Fri-Dec-13 |
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2 |
RFO Pre-Bid Conference |
Fri-Jan-10 |
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3 |
Deadline to submit any questions |
Fri-Jan-24 |
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4 |
Answers to all questions will be posted |
Fri-Jan-31 |
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5 |
Deadline for RFO bid submissions |
Fri-Feb-07 |
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7 |
PRG Review of Shortlist |
Fri-Apr-24 |
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8 |
Notifies Offerors of selection |
Mon-Apr-27 |
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9 |
Shortlist acceptance/withdrawal |
Mon-May-04 |
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10 |
Notifies appreciation notices to unsuccessful respondents |
Fri-May-22 |
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11 |
Contract Execution |
Mon-Aug-03 |
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12 |
Collateral Posted |
Fri-Aug-07 |
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13 |
IOU files Tier 3 advice letter seeking CPUC approval of contracts |
Mon-Aug-31 |
RFO Communication
All questions or other communications regarding this IRP Reliability RFO must be submitted via email to BOTH IRPReliabilityRFO@sdge.com with a CC to jon.jacobs@paconsulting.com (Independent Evaluator). Questions and their answers will be posted on this website anonymously soon after receipt.
All questions relating to potential Utility ownership Energy Storage System offers should be submitted via email to BOTH UtilityDevelopmentTeam@sdge.com with CC to jon.jacobs@paconsulting.com (Independent Evaluator).
RFO Announcements
Respondents are encouraged to check the RFO Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFO amendments to this website.