Imperial Irrigation District Planet bids #SRFP 555

EPC Services and Major Equipment for El Centro Generating Station Unit 4 Repowering

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is seeking qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors for the El Centro Generating Station (ECGS) Unit 4 Repowering Project in California. - Government Buyer: - Imperial Irrigation District (IID), El Centro Generating Station - OEMs and Vendors: - Wartsila (primary OEM for natural gas engines) - Caterpillar (OEM for diesel black-start engine) - Products/Services Requested: - Six Wartsila 18.82 MW natural gas reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE), part number W18V50SG, totaling approximately 113 MW - One Caterpillar Cat C15 In-line 6, 4 cycle diesel black-start engine - Generator Step-Up (GSU) transformers (OEM not specified) - Full EPC services: design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of the new facility - Construction operations under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Project Labor Agreement (PLA) mandating union labor, local/veteran hiring, and workforce development - Engines must meet strict air quality and emissions standards (ICAPCD, CARB, federal) - Facility must include selective catalytic reduction and oxidation catalyst systems for emissions control - Adherence to NERC CIP-013 supply chain risk management and cybersecurity standards - Maximum engine operation: 4,000 hours/year, 800 startup/shutdown events; black-start engine: 50 hours/year - Mandatory jobwalk meeting for bidders; open to all qualified EPC contractors - Construction duration estimated at 24-26 months, with commissioning upon completion

Description

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is soliciting proposals from qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors for the El Centro Generating Station (ECGS) Unit 4 Repowering Project. The project involves the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of a new 113 MW natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine generating facility to replace the existing Unit 4 boiler. The selected contractor must provide a complete, operable, and fully integrated facility in accordance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and performance guarantees. The solicitation includes a mandatory jobwalk meeting, a deadline for questions, and a proposal due date.

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