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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.a. (Handout) Solar Turbines, Inc. Presentation9.a. Solar Turbines, Inc. Sole- Source, Long -Term Services Contract Board of Directors Meeting Ann K. Sasaki Deputy General Manager May 21, 2015 Central Contra Costa Sanitary District ISSUE How to Provide Long -Term Maintenance Services for the District's Aging Cogen System for the Next 5 to 7 Years 1 1 5/21/2015 BACKGROUND • The Cogen System was commissioned in 1995 • The Cogen System produces 80% of electrical and 30% of steam demand • The Cogen System saves the District over $1,000,000 per year in energy costs Cogen Savings Case Study (Six -Month Outage 2012) $960,000 $183,000 $1,641,000 r_ Electricity • Natural Gas $1,225,000 $727,000 Cogen On Cogen Off $1,408,000 $2,368,000 Side 4 1 2 5/21/2015 MAINTENANCE HISTORY • Long -term Agreement with Solar Turbines, Inc., from 1995 to 2011 • Request for Proposal for a new long -term contract in 2011 • Awarded to Wood Group - June 2011 • Cogen System incident- March 2012 • Solar Turbine called in to re- commission Cogen System - October 2012 • Negotiation with Solar Turbines, Inc., for long -term contract • Short -term contracts with Solar Turbines, Inc., from 2012 to present • District implemented fuel and control systems upgrades in April 2014 for $1.3 million Slide 5 CURRENT RISKS Operational • Without a long -term service contract, the probability for unscheduled outages increases • Impacts of a Cogen System outage 1. District will incur electrical demand charges ■ Additional $40,000 - $100,000 per event 2. Electrical usage - Additional $7,500 per day Contractual • Limit of liability is less than favorable ■ Original proposal - $216,720 ■ Revised proposal - $750,000 Slide 6 _ 1 3 5/21/2015 RECOMMENDED SOLUTION Enter into a Sole- Source, Long -Term Services Contract with Solar Turbines, Inc., for a Term of 5 Years Slide 7 p BENEFITS • Responsible and reliable servicing of proprietary equipment • Full- coverage minimizes unplanned and extended outages • Allows time for alignment with Comprehensive Wastewater Master Plan in 5 to 7 Years Slide B BLS! 1 4 SERVICES PROVIDED • At least two engine overhauls based on run hours • First overhaul to be completed by November 2015 • Overhauls scheduled on average every 3.5 years • Routine semi - annual and annual maintenance inspections • Annual Condition Assessment Report ■ Includes borescope report, vibration survey, vibration trends, and emissions performance data • Insight System - remote monitoring and diagnostics • Trouble call -outs • Package parts, consumables and repairs Slide 9 a ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS 1. 5 -Year Beneficial Use Contract 2. Short -Term contracts with Solar Turbines, Inc. • Does not include remote monitoring and diagnostics • Does not include spare parts or consumables • Does not include Fleet Manager ■ Limited trouble calls 3. Bid contract and seek another vendor 4. Use PG &E power (shutdown Cogen System) 5. Use portable generators { �1 Slide ,!) 5/21/2015 5 5/21/2015 CONTRACT COMPARISON Slide 11 a SUMMARY • Cogen System produces 80% electrical and 30% steam demand • The Cogen System saves the District money and provides power redundancy (electrical and steam) • The Cogen System must be maintained • Solar Turbines, Inc., has the proprietary knowledge to maintain the Cogen System • A long -term services contract provides the best value when considering the cost and risks associated with other alternatives Slide 12 4w- 1 6 Long -term Beneficial Use PG &E Contract $216,720 $145,200 $0 (Yearly for 5 Years) Overhaul $521,430 $521,430 $0 (Coverage Gap) Second Overhaul $0 $500,000 $0 (3.5 Years) Cost $1,650,000 $1,784,000 $5,000,000 - $7,500,000* Limit of Liability $750,000 $145,200 Decreased Reliability ' Estimate based on 2012 Case Study over 5 -year contract term Slide 11 a SUMMARY • Cogen System produces 80% electrical and 30% steam demand • The Cogen System saves the District money and provides power redundancy (electrical and steam) • The Cogen System must be maintained • Solar Turbines, Inc., has the proprietary knowledge to maintain the Cogen System • A long -term services contract provides the best value when considering the cost and risks associated with other alternatives Slide 12 4w- 1 6 5/21/2015 QUESTIONS