AGR 00001 Published On: 02/25/2022
Question: We intend to bid a number of projects that are each in our affiliated entities (a project LLC). Would we sign a separate confidentiality agreement with each LLC? Or just one with the parent/affiliate which is the bidder developing the projects?
Answer: It will be sufficient to submit one for the parent and reference the affiliated entities in the NDA.
AGR 00002 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: When is definitive documentation expected to be executed? There is a significant LC requirement upon execution.
Answer: Please refer to the process timeline included in the solicitation documents and RFP Appendix H for collateral requirements.
AGR 00003 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, Cells d28 an d29: In a self-bid regulated project, it is not truly an acquisition price. Should d28 be populated with the total cost including AFUDC or other? For a self-bid regulated project, should cell d29 be populated with the in-service date?
Answer: For a self build project, the acquisition price should include all costs that would be included in rate base. The in service date would suffice for the title transfer date.
AGR 00004 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, Capital Expenditures: for a self-bid regulated project, should the project cash flow be put in these cells or are these cells only meant for ongoing capital?
Answer: These cells are for ongoing capital expenses. They are not intended to cover cash flows during construction.
AGR 00005 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, the total number of hours that the unit can be assumed to be in startup varies by dispatch but estimates can be provided various dispatch scenarios that will be covered by the air permit. Please confirm this is acceptable.
Answer: This is acceptable.
AGR 00006 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, Summer, Winter, Shoulder – what is the assumed temperature and relative humidity for each of the seasons. Should the Summer ratings be based on the MISO Summer Peak Time and temperature for the specific location? Currently MISO only requires Summer data so Winter and Shoulder conditions are not known at our site.
Answer: Bidders should include representative values and provide any clarifying assumptions for the values .
AGR 00007 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, is startup the time to emission compliance or to full load?
Answer: The startup time is for full load.
AGR 00008 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, Startup Heat Rate: Is this the total fuel during startup divided by the total kW during startup regardless of the startup time?
Answer: Yes. Provide the total fuel during startup divided by the total kW.
AGR 00009 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, startup times vary according to hot, warm and cold starts. Assume we will provide all three. Please confirm.
Answer: Bidders should include representative values and provide any clarifying assumptions for the values.
AGR 00010 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, shutdown hours varies by dispatch but estimates can be provided for various dispatch scenarios that will be covered by the air permit. Please confirm that this is acceptable.
Answer: Yes. This is acceptable.
AGR 00011 Published On: 03/01/2022
Question: In regards to Thermal Asset Sale Appendix F, Supplementary Firing Capability: What are the units to be populated in E154? Mmbtu/hr or kW?
Answer: kW.
AGR 00013 Published On: 03/08/2022
Question: What is the purpose of the PPA term sheets and will redlines to that be allowed?
Answer: The term sheets are intended to provide a degree of certainty as to contractability prior to award of capacity under the RFP, and to streamline definitive document negotiation in advance. The term sheets provided are to give bidders a general indication of the type of agreement that will be executed in support of the facility. The term sheets are provided for guidance and as general reference documents. DEI is not posting the documents as a fully formed agreement for redline purposes. DEI wants bidders to understand the kind of agreement they would be expected to execute if their project is selected.