SDG&E 2016 Preferred Resources Request for Offers Seeking Eligible Distributed Generation projects
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Respondents are encouraged to check this RFO Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E, at its sole discretion, pursuant to orders from the CPUC, may change the terms, requirements and schedule of this solicitation. Respondents should monitor the RFO Website for announcements regarding any updates or changes including posted questions & answers. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFO amendments to this website. In particular, check the RFO website for (i) details on the pre-bid conference call and (ii) posting of answers to submitted questions.
- 06/28/2016 - FAQ has been updated
- 05/04/2016 - FAQ has been updated
- 05/03/2016 – the DG RFO Document has been updated
- 04/12/2016 - FAQ has been updated
- 04/08/2016 - The DG RFO document has been updated
- 04/08/2016 - The Project Description Form has been updated
- 03/31/2016 - New FAQs are now posted
- 02/26/2016 - Launched!
Description of the RFO
In accordance with Decision (“D.”)14-03-004 – Decision Authorizing Long-Term Procurement for Local Capacity Requirements due to Permanent Retirement of the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (the “Track 4 Decision”) approved on March 13, 2014, and the Carlsbad Energy Center Conditional Approval Decision (“D.15-05-051”), San Diego Gas and Electric (“SDG&E”) is issuing its 2016 Preferred Resources Local Capacity Requirements ("LCR") Request for Offers (“RFO”) to solicit offers (“Offers”) from owners and operators of eligible facilities within the San Diego Local Subarea (as defined by the CAISO[1]).
Because Distributed Generation ("DG") resources are defined as preferred resources within the state of California’s Energy Action Plan (and EAP II – see: http://www.energy.ca.gov/energy_action_plan/2005-09-21_EAP2_FINAL.PDF, page 3 discussion of the loading order), SDG&E is seeking DG as part of its 2016 Preferred Resources LCR RFO.
SDG&E is seeking up to 140 MW across all product types included in the 2016 Preferred Resources LCR RFO.
Solicitation Documents
Failure to provide the required information may result in the proposal being deemed non-conforming and may disqualify the proposal from further consideration.
- DG RFO document (pdf)
Required Forms and Documents
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Distributed Generation Offer Form – The offer form should be completed (xls).
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Project Description Form – Please submit one per project (doc).
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Electric Interconnection Information
Note: Copy of completed System Impact Study, a Phase I or II interconnection study, or results from the WDAT Fast Track process if available.
- Credit Application (doc)
- Diverse Business Enterprise Subcontracting Commitment and Reporting Requirements (DBE) Form (optional) (doc)
A pro-forma agreement will be provided once SDG&E evaluates the Offer and understands the nature of the facility.
All Offers must be uploaded to the PowerAdvocate® website no later than 1:00 p.m., Pacific Prevailing Time, on the CLOSING DATE (see RFO Schedule).
RFO Schedule
The following schedule and deadlines apply to this solicitation. SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and in SDG&E’s sole discretion. Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFO Website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFO or the solicitation process.
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Date |
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1. |
RFO Issued |
February 26, 2016 |
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2. |
Pre-Bid Conference / Bidder Outreach Event |
April 13, 2016 |
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3. |
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS |
June 17, 2016 |
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4. |
DEADLINE TO REGISTER for PowerAdvocate® access / to download RFO forms and documents |
June 24, 2016 |
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5. |
CLOSING DATE: |
July 1, 2016 |
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6. |
SDG&E Begins Bid Evaluation Process |
July 2, 2016 |
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7. |
SHORTLIST NOTIFICATION |
October 28, 2016 |
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8. |
SHORTLISTED BIDDERS ACCEPTANCE/WITHDRAWAL
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+10 Days |
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9. |
SDG&E issues appreciation notices to unsuccessful Respondents |
+3 Weeks |
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10. |
SDG&E commences with PPA negotiations |
+11 Days after Shortlist Notification |
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11. |
Target date to complete PPA negotiations |
End of Q1, 2017 |
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12. |
SDG&E Submits Application with PPAs to CPUC for approval |
Q2 2017 |
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* Negotiation time will vary depending on proposal specifics including proposed contract modifications. |
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RFO Communication
All subsequent revisions and documents are available for download from the RFO Website (http://www.sdge.com/2016PrefResourcesLCRRFO) and the 2016 Distributed Generation (DG) RFO event on the PowerAdvocate® website. Potential Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFO Website and PowerAdvocate® for subsequent updates, notices and postings.
The website contains required forms and documents, the RFO Schedule, and Question and Answers. SDG&E will not accept questions or comments in any other form except at the bidder’s outreach event on April 13, and will not respond to questions submitted after the DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS.
- Distributed Generation Questions and Answers (to be posted on/before June 24, 2016)
Outreach Event/Pre-Bid Conference
SDG&E will host one bidder outreach event on April 13, 2016 which will be an in-person event (with dial-in / webinar available for those that cannot attend in-person).
Participation in these events is NOT mandatory in order to submit an offer.
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Event / Conference Information |
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Title |
LCR RFO Bidder Outreach Event / Bidder's Conference |
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Date / Time |
April 13, 2016 11:00 (PDT) – 2:00 (PDT) (we may not use all this time, depending on the length of the question and answer periods) * |
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Weblink |
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Dial In |
866-814-8399 |
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Conference ID |
1670738 |
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Location |
Energy Innovation Center |
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* Please also note that although refreshments will be served, we will not be serving lunch |
- LCR Pre-Bid Conference Presentation
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Pre-Bid Conference Audio Replay – available until June 12th
Dial-in: 1-888-266-2081 or 1-703-925-2533
Passcode: 1670738
Please monitor this Website for further details (such as conference presentation materials and final arrangements). SDG&E will make efforts to notify bidders of outreach event details via e-mail as well as providing this information via the RFO Website.
Any party interested in attending these events should email the following information to PrefResourcesRFO@sdge.com and cc the IEs Jon Jacobs -Jonathan.jacobs@paconsulting.com and Barbara Sands - Barbara.Sands@PAConsulting.com:
- Company name, and
- Attendees’ names, titles and contact information
RFO Announcements
Please check this website periodically as SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFO amendments if any.
Register to Submit Offers
Any party interested in submitting an Offer must register to receive access to the 2016 Distributed Generation (DG) RFO event on PowerAdvocate® in order to submit an Offer. To register, Respondents must follow the instructions outlined in Section 2 of the DG Conformance Document, Website and Communications. All Offers must be uploaded to the PowerAdvocate® no later than 1:00 p.m., Pacific Prevailing Time, on the CLOSING DATE (see the schedule above). If Respondents encounter technical difficulties with the uploading process, they should provide evidence of such difficulties (e.g. a screen shot of the error message) and email the bid to:
The RFO mailbox: PrefResourcesRFO@sdge.com
Carbon Copy (CC) to: Jonathan.Jacobs@PAconsulting.com and Barbara.Sands@PAConsulting.com
Emails shall be received by 1:00 p.m., Pacific Prevailing Time, on the Closing Date.
[1] See the CAISO “Local Capacity Technical Analysis” – draft version for 2015 available at: http://www.caiso.com/Documents/DraftReport-2015LocalCapacityTechnicalAnalysis.pdf; final version for 2014 located at: http://www.caiso.com/Documents/May1_2013-2014FinalReport-LocalCapacityTechnicalAnalysisR11-10-023.pdf To summarize, projects that interconnect within SDG&E’s service territory connecting to SDG&E owned transmission or distribution facilities at a point that is at or electrically west of the Miguel or Suncrest substations and electrically south of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station 230 kV switchyard bidding as fully deliverable will meet this requirement. Projects connecting at the Miguel or Suncrest substations are considered to be Local Area Projects for these purposes.