JPS
Background
Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is an integrated electric utility company engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity throughout the island of Jamaica. JPS owns and operates 28 generating units and also purchases power from seven Independent Power Producers (IPP). JPS assets include conventional thermal plants (611.5 MW), hydro and wind (32.5 MW), Hybrid Fly-Wheel and Batteries, 50 substations, approximately 1200 km of transmission lines and 20,534 km of distribution lines.
The newest addition to our generating fleet is the 120-megawatt combined cycle plant at the Bogue Power Station in Montego Bay. The Bogue plant consists of three individual units: two combustion turbine generating units with a total capacity of 80 megawatts and one 40-megawatt steam generating unit. The two combustion turbines are dual fuel operated, with Natural Gas (NG) as the primary fuel and Automotive Diesel (ADO) as backup. Heat from the exhaust of both these combustion turbines is harnessed to produce steam by way of two heat recovery steam generators that are used to drive a steam turbine capable of producing an additional 40 megawatts. Combined cycle technology is recognized internationally as one of the most advanced and efficient means of generating electricity. This technology allows for greater efficiency of conversion, that is, it utilizes less fuel to generate each unit of electricity relative to the Company’s other generating units.
Objectives
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify qualified firms to supply and implement a Plant Performance and Efficiency Monitoring (PPEM) system (Real Time Monitoring) and spares at JPS Bogue Power Station. This is required to improve efficiency and overall system improvement.
Contents
Scope……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Deliverables and Schedules…………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Evaluation Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Technical Merit………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Commercial Merit…………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Evaluation Weighting……………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Selection of Firms…………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
General Instruction to Firms………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
General………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Submittal Requirement……………………………………………………………………………………. 8
- Internet RFI Platform………………………………………………………………………………… 8
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Site Submittal Procedure……………………………….. 8
- Communications………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Interpretation of RFI Document………………………………………………………………………… 9
Ethical Practices……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Eligible RFI Entity………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Amendment to RFI Request……………………………………………………………………………. 10
Cost of RFI…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Language of RFI Responses……………………………………………………………………………. 10
Firm’s Experience and Qualifications……………………………………………………………… 10
RFI Entity Financials…………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Corporate Resources……………………………………………………………………………………… 11
RFI Opening…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Confidentiality……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Clarification of Proposals After Submission…………………………………………………….. 11
Reservation of Rights…………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Notification to Shortlisted Firms…………………………………………………………………….. 12
ATTACHMENT A……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Scope
The PPEM System will be integrated into a GE combine cycle plant 2 on 1 configuration using Mark6e controllers and Ovation DCS with a historian:
CC Plant Data
| Gas Turbine | Frame 6 (GT 12 & 13) |
| Type | GE FRAME 6B |
| Manufacturer | GE |
| Model Number | GE-MS6001 |
| Rating (MW) | 42.1 |
| Quantity | TWO |
| Fuel Type (see bottom)Dual Fuel | Natural Gas / #2 FUEL (ADO) |
| Combustion Type (see bottom) | LIQUID FUEL, WATER INJECTION |
| Inlet Air Description | Chiller system |
| Steam Turbine | |
| Type | HNK 50/3.2M2 |
| Manufacturer | Nuovo Pignone |
| Maximum Output at MCR (MW) | 40 MW |
| Quantity | ONE |
| Extraction steam | NO |
| Steam Rate (kg/kwh) | 3.7 |
| Steam Flow at inlet (kg/hour) | 15,336 |
| Speed (rpm) | 3000 rpm |
| Condenser Pressure (bar abs.) | 1.508 psig back pressure |
| Gas Turbine Generator | COMBINE CYCLE PLANT |
| Type | GE Air Cooled Generator |
| Manufacturer | ELIN IN Weiz Austria |
| Model Number | 446X151 (GT 12) & 466X150 (GT 13) |
| Ratings | 50500KVA 2530 Armature Amps |
| Quantity | TWO |
| Steam Turbine Generator | |
| Type | GE |
| Manufacturer | ELIN IN Weiz Austria |
| Model Number | 290T608 |
| Ratings | 50588 KVA 2540 Armature Amps |
| Quantity | One |
| Boiler/HRSG | |
| Type | NATURAL CIRCULATION |
| Manufacturer | ATS |
| Model Number | GE FRAME 6B ATS HRSG |
| Steam Pressure Normal Working (bar) | 73 |
| Steam Temp at Super heater Out (C) | 525 |
| Steam Generated at MCR (kg/hr) | 67,957 each |
| Design Efficiency | 99% |
| Quantity | TWO |
| Supplemental Firing? | NONE |
| Fuel Type (see below) | GT Waste Gas |
The PPEM System must have the requisite software and hardware to allow plant operators and management to monitor real time performance and efficiency of the plant. This must include, but is not limited to:
- All-encompassing audible, visual alarms and email notification to critical plant personnel if unit goes out of efficiency range
- Capable of monitoring performance cures, based on unit type and
- Monitor multiple system components eg. Turbine, Generator, Motors and pumps, fuel system and all other BOP.
- Track deviation throughout the entire plant process, thermal, vibration, heat rate
- Produce automated analysis based on predetermined formulas to arrive at a suggested action to correct any deviation it
- Modular structure to facilitate integration with other systems and support future expansions/improvements without removal of base
- Secure architecture to ensure there is no security exposure to the Plants DCS, control network and other
JPS will review the initial submissions and select a group of “shortlisted” firms who will be invited to participate in the final submissions. Short-listed firms may also be required to make presentations to JPS.
The Calendar of Activities table below indicates the calendar of activities to be undertaken by JPS and the prospective consultants in order to meet the established schedule of the RFI.
| ITEMS | TASKS AND DELIVERABLES | END DATES | RESPONSIBILITY |
| 01 | RFI posted on JPS and Carilec websites | January 18, 2021 | JPS |
| 02 | Respondents submit questions about the
RFI |
January 20, 2021 | Vendor |
| 03 | Answers to Questions will be posted on
JPS and Carilec websites |
January 22, 2021 | JPS |
| 04 | Respondents indicate intention to
participate in RFI |
January 25, 2021 | Vendor |
| 05 | Access given to JPS FTP site | January 27, 2021 | JPS |
| 06 | Respondents upload response to JPS FTP
Site |
4:00pm
February 3, 2021 |
Vendor |
| 07 | Private opening of submissions | February 4, 2020 | JPS |
| 08 | Evaluation of submissions | February 4 – 12,
2021 |
JPS |
| 09 | Shortlisting and notification to
respondents |
February 16, 2021 | JPS |
Evaluation Criteria
The Evaluation Team, that is JPS, will evaluate the offers. The selection will be based on the Evaluation Team’s judgment of the vendor’s potential to successfully implement and support (both commercially and technically) the PPEM System. The selection will be based on an evaluation of the submitted information and any follow-up information provided as a result of follow-up questions that may be posed by the Evaluation Team.
The evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to, the following and is further detailed in Attachment A.
Technical Merit
- Project Execution Assessment
- Experience
Commercial Merit
- Organizational Details
- Financial Capabilities
- Technical Capabilities
- Qualification
Evaluation Weighting
The evaluation weighting will broadly be as follows:
Technical (55%) – which will include but not be limited to the following components:
- Project Execution Assessment
- Experience
- Qualifications
- Spares availability
Commercial (40%) – which will include but not be limited to the following best and final components:
- Organization details
- Financial capabilities
Compliance (5%) – Vendor conforms with terms stated required in RFI
Selection of Firms
Selection of the short listed vendors for this PPEM System will be based on the evaluation’s team assessment and ranking of the proposals received from the shortlisted vendors. Each proposal will be evaluated and ranked giving the indicated weighting to both the commercial and technical aspects of the proposal as well as the development plan. Any proposal not complying with the RFI instructions, and/or the required terms and conditions shall be considered a non-conforming proposal. Non-conforming proposals may be excluded from further consideration.
General Instruction to Firms
General
Vendors’ submissions shall be prepared and submitted strictly in accordance with the instructions provided herein. Vendors, who are not prepared and submitted in accordance with these instructions, may be considered non-compliant and rejected.
In all cases, JPS reserves the right to accept or reject submitted responses at its sole discretion without stating any cause or reason, and without any cost or liability or obligation on the part of the JPS. Throughout this RFI Document:
(a) “day” means calendar day.
Submittal Requirement
The Vendor shall submit their proposals via the designated FTP site, which is JPS Sharefile.
The Procuring Entity is utilizing a FTP site to facilitate the RFI process.
There are no license costs or usage fees to the vendor for the use of the FTP site.
This will not be a reverse auction; instead this platform will simply provide the means to communicate your proposals to the Procuring Entity.
The website address of the FTP site will be provided to vendors via email. Vendors are to upload files in responding to this RFI. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that their proposal is received by Procuring Entity (that is, uploaded to the FTP platform) by the due date and time. Any proposal received after the stated date and time may be rejected.
The vendor’s designated contact will be sent an email with detailed instructions on how to access the FTP site, including login credentials. This will provide access to an individual folder in which the proposal package can be uploaded.
All proposals MUST be uploaded to the FTP website. All responses to this RFI are to be submitted in the English Language.
Observing the deadline to submit questions, respective firms are invited to submit Technical questions via email as follows:
Email Subject: JPS RFI # 871600
To: Ann-Marie Woodham aaiken@jpsco.com Copy: Charmaine Shaw cshaw@jpsco.com
The Procuring Entity will then post both the technical question(s) and respective response(s) on JPS internet titled “Question and Answer”. This will be completed by the date stated in RFI Calendar of Activities. The originating entity will remain anonymous but all RFI firms will see all questions and responses.
Any contact made directly with any other employees or board members of the Procuring Entity regarding this RFI is a violation of the terms of the RFI response criteria and may be cause for disqualifying an Entity at the sole discretion of the Procuring Entity.
Interpretation of RFI Document
The Procuring Entity will be the sole source of information regarding clarifications, interpretations, corrections, supplemental data, or changes to the proposal.
Noting the RFI calendar of activities, firms are requested to carefully examine and understand the RFI document and seek clarifications prior to submission of proposals, if required, to ensure that they have understood the RFI.
Ethical Practices
JPS requires that firms, (including their respective officers, employees and agents), adhere to the highest ethical standards, and report to the (JPS) all suspected acts of fraud or corruption of which they have knowledge or become aware both during the RFI Process and throughout evaluation or selection process.
Eligible RFI Entity
An RFI entity may be a natural person, private entity, government-owned entity or any combination of such firms supported by a letter of intent to enter into an agreement or under an existing agreement in the form of a joint venture or association (JVA). In the case of a joint venture or association unless otherwise specified, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable.
The RFI entity, local or overseas should be tax compliant in the country of origin and or incorporation.
An entity, and all parties constituting the firm, may have the nationality of any country.
An Entity shall be deemed to have the nationality of a country if the respondent or Entity is a citizen or is constituted, incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of that country. This criterion shall also apply to the determination of the nationality of proposed subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract including related Services.
Amendment to RFI Request
At any time prior to the deadline for submission, the Procuring Entity (JPS) may amend the RFI by issuing addenda.
Any addendum issued shall be part of the RFI and shall be communicated in writing to all who have obtained the RFI from the Procuring Entity.
To give prospective firms reasonable time in which to take an addendum into account in preparing their submissions, the Procuring Entity may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the submission of RFI.
Cost of RFI
The Entity shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its proposal, and the Procuring Entity (JPS) shall not be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the RFI process.
Language of RFI Responses
The Submissions, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the submissions exchanged by the RFI Firm and the Procuring Entity, shall be written in the English language. Supporting documents and printed literature that are part of the Submissions may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages in the English language.
Firm’s Experience and Qualifications
The Entity shall provide necessary experience details to establish that it has capacity to successfully implement a PPEM System and supply spares.
Prospective Firms/Consultants shall demonstrate in their submissions that they meet the required qualifications and experiences and are fully capable of executing this project by demonstrating the following, whilst not limited to:
- The Firm/Consultant shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the PPEM System
- The Firm/Consultant shall have a reputable and reliable supply/supplier of spares to support installation and general maintenance
- The Firm/Consultant’s proposal shall include demonstration of qualifications for project execution including, evidence of detailed projects for which consultancy was appropriated/offered in at least two projects with similar requirement for which consultancy is being sought and have been successfully commissioned in the last ten
(10) years.
RFI Entity Financials
Respondents shall be financially solvent to undertake the Project. This shall be evidenced by submission of complete audited financial statement/Annual Report of the Entity for the last year of operation. If short-listed, the entity will be required to provide the last three (3) consecutive years of audited financial statements/annual report.
Corporate Resources
Firms shall provide information on the corporate management structure pertinent to the control and management of the Project. General information should also be provided on corporate resources and capabilities required to support this project.
RFI Opening
The Procuring Entity (JPS) will open submissions privately.
Confidentiality
Information relating to the evaluation of the responses and recommendation of shortlisted firms shall not be disclosed to firms or any other persons not officially concerned with such process until information is communicated to all firms.
Clarification of Proposals After Submission
To assist in the examination, evaluation, and comparison of the submissions, and qualification of the firms, the Procuring Entity may, at its discretion, ask any Entity for a clarification of its proposal. Any clarification submitted by a Firm that is not in response to a request by the Procuring Entity shall not be considered. The Procuring Entity’s request for clarification and the response shall be in writing.
If an Entity does not provide clarifications of its proposal by the date and time set in the Procuring Entity’s request for clarification, its proposal may be rejected.
Reservation of Rights
In connection with this procurement, JPS reserves to itself all rights (which rights shall be exercisable by JPS in its sole discretion) available to it under applicable Jamaican laws, including without limitation, the following, with or without cause and with or without notice:
The right to cancel, withdraw, postpone or extend this RFI in whole or in part at any time prior to the execution by JPS of the Contract, without incurring any obligations or liabilities.
The right to issue a new RFI.
Notification to Shortlisted Firms
JPS shall have the right to select Short-listed Firms or the preferred firms that, in JPS’ sole judgment and discretion, has provided a Proposal that is in the best interests of and has the best value to JPS and its customers.
The Procuring Entity shall notify the shortlisted Firms in writing, that its proposal has been accepted.
ATTACHMENT A
FORM OF SUBMISSION TO SUPPLY PPEM SYSTEM AT JPS BOGUE POWER STATION
Each interested party shall submit responses to JPS with accurate file names/labels. Adobe pdf and Microsoft PowerPoint files are preferred. All responses shall address at a minimum and must include, but not limited to the following areas listed below:
- Technical Information
Plant Performance Efficiency & Monitoring System
- System specification included but not limited to:
- Generation of Outputs e.g. notifications, analysis
- Expansion and integration capabilities of base system
- Reputable software security architecture
- Post-implementation maintenance and support
- Spares useful life and availability
- Any other system implementation or operational data
- Commercial Information
- Organization Details
- Company Experience
- Description of all completed projects and/or activities to include efficiency improvements
- List of past projects with similar scope/Plant
- Qualification of related Companies
- Ownership Structure
- Structure and Organization Chart
- Company Experience
- Financial Capabilities
Last 3 years of Audited Financial Statements (Income Statements and Balance Sheets) of Firm, Parent Company, Partners and/or Consortium Members as applicable
