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Kenai Transmission Analysis 2012
Kenai Transmission RIRP Update Draft Results By Electric Power Systems,Inc. February 24,2012 o 7 Clectric Power Systemsinc. ,Consulting Engineers Introduction RIRP (Railbelt Integrated Resource Plan)Update -RIRP completed in 2010 -Outlined transmission required to support RIRP generation RIRP Update -Determine transmission required to support current generation plans Power Flow/Transient Stability Studies Power system configuration options Cllectric Power Ss ystemsct Slide 2ConsultingEngineers °"RIRP Update -Drivers -Changed Capital &Operating Conditions -Kenai thermal generation additions -Kenai operation changes (HEA net zero operation) yy'Clectric Power Systems Consulting Engineers Slide 3 [SYSTEMS ™ oO Transmission Operations Power transfer limited by: -Thermal Limits -Stability Limits In Lower 48,most transfers limited by thermal In Alaska,all transfers between areas are limited by stability Stability limits are created by lack of transmission interconnections Stability decreases with increased power transfer A>,Qrlectric Pawer Systems(»Dy inc.Slid Aby2)Consulting Engineers ide a SYSTEMS "Study Assumptions Cooper Lake has priority access to T-Line Railbelt 2009 &2020 Base Cases &Loads HEA generation at Nikiski,Soldotna -HEA net zero generator Northern generation changes at AML&P, Chugach,MEA -Transmission developed to provide unconstrained Bradley +Cooper - Long-term transmission to provide unconstrained Bradley three units +Cooper Ps,Electric Power Systemsinc. ,Consulting Engineers Slide 5 2020 Seasonal Base Case from 1OCc Season CEA GVEA HEA MEA MLE.P SES Total VIP 229 233.3 93.7 136 219.9 11.93 1023.8 SP 159.3 224.6 67.4 116.2 210.4 10.3 78B.2 Sv 38.3 127.4 as.7 67.5 1is.1i 7.TF 459.7 ony,RIRP Winter Peak Loads Year :CEA GVEA HEA .MEA MLE SES GRETC 2011 161 191 7s 91 167 10 663 2015 161 175 77 96 1721 121 667 2020 163 182 73 35 17S ai 6so 2025 166 188 83 100 2180 uo &7is 2030 170 195 86 106 184 a1 F37 2035 173 202 30 113 189 11 762 2040 176 209 93 119 193 42 787 2045 180 216 37 126 198 12 B13 2050 183 224 101 134 202 12 839 2055 186 231 104 141 207 12 866 2060 190 239 108 149 21i2 13 B94 RIRP Summer Valley Loads Year ;CEA GVEA HEA MEA MLEP SES GRETC 2011 95 3393 aa S3 31 a aia 2015 96 come a6 S7 93 S 414 2020 of B34 a?61 95 S 427 2025 993 37 ag 6S 98 S 441 2030 101 90 S51 69 100 S 456 2035 103 9a 53 73 103 5 AT1 2030 105 97 55 77 105 5 4386 2045 107 100 S7 B11 108 5 502 2050 ;109 104 60 35 2110 5 513 2055 1121 107 62 30 112 5 534 2060 113 111 64 935 115 Ss 551 RIRP Summer Peak Loads Year CEA GVEA HEA MEA MLEP SES GRETC 2011 234 238 87 146 183 10 8639 2015 235 218 89 157 192 10 8363 2020 238 226 92 167 197 10 S396 2025 242 234 96 178 202 10 928 2030 247 243 100 1388 207 10 959 2035 252 252 104 199 21i2 10 991 2020 256 260 108 210 217 10 1024 2045 261 269 Liz 222 223 10 1058 2050 266 278 117 23a 228 10 1092 2055 271i 283 121 2avzy 233 10 1127 2060 276 297 125 260 239 10 1163 Evolution of Bradley Energy Delivery -Initial Bradley Operation Northern users receive Bradley energy from Beluga via displacement Bradley delivered with or without line in service Kenai loads used 70-80%of Bradley energy Bradley Energy Delivery 1991-1996 20-30%of Bradley Energy 16.9%of Bradley delivered over T-energy delivered line from Beluga DN.[Anchorage/|Kenal =|Mat-Su /A FairbanksNU”'70-80%of 70-80%of Bradley Bradley Energy Energy delivered used on Kenai by Beluga Evolution of Bradley Energy Delivery 1996-2014 Beluga Displacement still active Nikiski generation increases T-line flows Bradley delivered with or without line in service -Kenai loads use 50-60%of Bradley energy Bradley Energy Delivery 1996-2014 40-5035 of 16.9%of Bradley Energy Bradley energy adelivreredoverdeliveredfram/Beluga /Anchorage/=|I Kenai Qo|MatSu \Fairbanks 50-60%of 50-60%af Bradley Energy Bradley Energy used on Kenai delivered by Boluga lectri Energy delivered aver delivered over T-line \Teline|Kenai -___}\/Anchorage/Ne,J * Evolution of Bradley Energy Delivery Post-2014 Beluga Displacement not possible Nikiski generation further increases T-line flows No delivery without T-line Kenai loads use 12%of Bradley energy Bradley Energy Delivery post-2014 88%of Bradley 16.9%ofBradioyonorgy fooN Fairbanks \ 12%of Bradley O%of Bracley Energy used on Energy delivered by Kenai Beluga Summary of Bradley Delivery 1991-2014 Bradley Energy Disposition 1991-2014 1994 2015 Used on \Kenai 70-80% if Transmitted 29-30%\389onT-Line jor” Slide 10 Transmission Interties Existing Railbelt Interties > Fairbanks 1-09 MAW Limit | BO MV Limit Anchorage/ Mat-Su"MAE an''yiV15kVAnchote\Anchorage -Macnorage!_ et Kenai [nterti a Fairbanks IntertieKenalenatIntertieAncihlat-Su Transmssion Transmission Fairbanks Intra-Area Intra-Area Transmission Intra-Area Slide 11 Bradley Stability Limits Due to increased tie flows Bradley Restriction -Post 2014 Bradley SS MYT 12 GMiv+SES 29-104 MAW 80 MW Limit Anchorage/ Mat-Su FairbanksVY 138 k¥ Anchorage! 115 kV Fairbanks Intertie JA__,10.8 My Loud aw -anchorage AlekSu sok Kenai Intertie Fairbanks Kenai Intra-Area Transmission enal .Intra-Area Transmssion Intra-Area lectric Power &}ystems inc,Slide 12ConsultingEngineers Summary of Impacts (Estimate only) Item Description Annual Lost Annual Benefit 30-Yr NPV 50-Yr NPV Energy ($1,000)($1,000) Stranded Capacity 84.15-115 MW NA $136,300 $136,300 Capacity |Increased Losses Increased transfer 34,065 $3,406 $52,366 $62,188 losses Excess Energy Loss of Excess Energy 12,608 $1,261 $19,381 $23,017 Hydro-Thermal Loss of hydro thermal $1,100 $16,910 $20,081 coordination Reservoir Lower average 4,330 $433 $6,656 $7,905 Management Reservoir level Spinning Loss of Spinning $4,000 $61,500 $73,024 Reserve Reserve Opportunity Loss of future Capacity $10,000 $153,725 $182,559 Costs Total Benefit 51,003 $20,200 $446,838 $505,074 Electric Power Systemsxewns.Slide 13 Transmission Solutions The following transmission improvements were evaluated University-Daves Creek 230 kV conversion New Bradley Lake -Soldotna 115 kV line New Soldotna -Quartz Creek 115 kV line New Bradley -Quartz Creek 115 kV Line New Quartz Creek -Daves Creek 115 kV line New 138 kV Kenai Intertie -Pt.Woron -BLPP New 230 kV Kenai Intertie -Pt Woron -BLPP New 100 kV HVDC Intertie -Beluga -BLPP Reconductor Diamond -Soldotna 115 kV line .»,Qe Power S ystemsConsultingEngineers Slide 14 R&R Considerations The following transmission improvements should be included in RIRP for R&R considerations -Soldotna/Daves Creek SVC Controls No longer readily supported POD algorithm exacerbates oscillations | Will require extensive reconfiguration following generation changes Recommend duplicating controls on Anchorage -Fairbanks SVCs -New Soldotna -Quartz Creek 115 kV line Existing Line requires extensive reconstruction Parallel line may reduce construction costs significantly ee Pover Ss ystemsConsultingEngineers Slide 15 eh.4DavesCreek'' ker"s " #Q>Naas]sgeae oF wid: Ko rad iey Lake*peeB Combinations-115 Univ-Daves W/WO 138 kV New Kenai Intertie W/WO 230 kV New Kenai Intertie W/WO Bradley -Soldotna 115 kV line W/WO Soldotna -Quartz Ck 115 kV line W/WO Quartz Creek -Soldotna 115 kV line W/WO Bernice -Beluga HVDC line W/WO Diamond Ridge -Soldotna Reconductor Slide 17 115 kV Univ-Dave's Base -Diamond Ridge -Soldotna Reconductor Unstable for med-high Bradley output for some fault conditions $13M more than a new Bradley -Soldotna Line New Bradley -Soldotna line still required for 3°Bradley unit Not considered due to cost/technical ranking Reconductor has little changein stability issues.Bradley Lake-Soldotna 115 kV lineNeededformed-high Bradley output Needed for 3°unit Eliminates need for Diamond Ridge -Soldotna reconductor Lowest cost option to reduce instability for faults on existing line Significant loss reductions Needed for all options evaluated Slide 18 115 kV Univ-Dave's Base -Soldotna-Quartz Creek 115 kV Line (New) Single contingency Bradley outage without new line New line required toincrease stability to existing limitsin certain generation scenarios Significant reduction in losses Required to allow Bradley to operate at limits in summer peak conditions (thermal constraint) Required for stability when Soldotna unit operating at high output -Quartz Creek -Daves Creek 115 kV Line (New) Single contingency Bradley outage without new line Measurable reduction in losses Required to allow Bradley +Cooper to operate at limits in summer peak conditions (thermal constraint -96 MVA) eer Power Systemsinc.Slide 19ConsultingEngineers 115 kV Univ-Dave's Base -University -Daves Creek at 115 kV Significant losses on line section Line needs reconstruction improvements in avalanche areas Electric Power Systemsmss Slide 20ConsultingEngineers 230 kV Univ-Dave's Base -University -Daves Creek 230 kV Reconstruction Avalanche mitigation required during reconstruction Significant loss reduction Eliminates thermal and stability limitations Requires 30 MVAr of reactor at Daves Creek No Power Systemsinc, ,Consulting Engineers Slide 21 230 kV Woron -Bernice Tie -New Anchorage -Kenai Intertie 270 MVAr of reactive compensation required Includes 40 MVAr of compensation at Soldotna SVC Requires Brad -Sold 115 kV line for high Bradley Output Allows unconstrained Bradley +Cooper Considerable technical challenges to energizing/de-energizing cable system 22.6 mi of land/submarine cable New substation at Pt Woronzof 115 kV line Quartz -Soldotna for high values of Soldotna generation Highest price alternative evaluated »,Electr Power Systemsins.Slide 22ConsultingEngineers 138 kV Woron -Bernice Tie -New Anchorage -Kenai Intertie 120 MVAr of reactive compensation required Includes 20 MVAr of compensation at Soldotna SVC Requires Brad -Sold 115 kV line for high Bradley Output Allows unconstrained Bradley +Cooper Considerable technical challenges to energizing/de-energizing cable system 22.6 mi of land/submarine cable New substation at Pt Woronzof 115 kV line Quartz -Soldotna for high values of Soldotna generation 2"4 highest price alternative evaluated Clectric Power Systems Slide 23inc. Consulting Engineers Bradley -Quartz Creek 115 kV -Alternative to Bradley-Sold,Sold -Quartz line Line eliminates $5M substation at Soldotna Goes unstable for faults on existing Soldotna -Quartz line Not considered further due to stability considerations Clectric Power Ss ystems>Y)Consulting Engineers Slide 24 100 kV HVDC Beluga -Bernice Tie Mono-pole 100 kV DC tie between Beluga and Bernice Lake stations Submarine cable entire length Single contingency converters Double contingency cables Allows unconstrained Bradley/Cooper Single contingency on any line does not result In instability,re-dispatch is required Converter as small as 80 MW allows full use of Bradley/Cooper and survive N-' 100 MW used for costing Requires new Bradley-Soldotna above 100 MW Slide 25 Mitigating Impacts -Transmission Cost Range Project Description Low High 100 kV HVDC Bernice -Beluga Tie Alternative Beluga -Bernice Lake 100 kV DC Line S$134,550]5 195,756 Bradley-Saldotna 115 kV line $62,665 Total Range $197,215 S$258,421| 230 kV University-Daves Creek Alternative | University -Daves Creek 230 kV Conversion $83,029 Quartz Creek -Daves Creek 115 kV $16,240 Soldotna -Quartz Creek 115 kV S 49,000 Saldtona -Bradley 115 kV S 57,865 Total -230 kVUpgrade Option S 208,630 138 kV Woronzof -Bernice Intertie Alternative) Pt Woronzof-Bernice Lake 138 kV line S 214,800]5 281,590 Bradley -Soldotna 115 kV line S 62,665 Total Range S 277,465 $344,255 Na Power Ss ystemsinc. Consulting Engineers Slide 26 Conclusions 100 kV HVDC Beluga -Bernice Tie appears to provide unconstrained operation 100 kV HVDC tie provides all of the benefits of historic 138 kV/230 kV Southern Intertie HVDC Tie allows reconstruction of Soldotna- University line without loss of Bradley/Cooper Preliminary costs of HVDC tie must be confirmed Slide 27 Crectric Power S ystems Conclusions Upgrade of existing University -Daves Creek Line provides similar economic benefit to HVDC line with less risk,but less reliability improvement - Upgrade of University -Daves Creek would result in extended outages to Bradley230kVupgradeoptionwouldlikelyrequire Anchorage BESS to cover larger imports - Historic 138 kV/230 kV Southern Intertie technically feasible,but challenging and complex and highest risk Slide 28 Recommendations Complete 100 kV HVDC Evaluation Prioritize projects following completion Develop a comprehensive Railbelt Transmission Plan 7S.Electric Power Systems ,Consulting Engineers Slide 29 Cllectrc Pover Systems Consulting Engineers Alaska Energy Authority October 25,2011 813 Norther Lights Bivd Anchorage,Alaska 99503 Att:Mr.James Strandberg,P.E. Subject:Kenai Transmission Analysis Preliminary Cost &Benefits Dear Mr.Strandberg: Electric Power Systems ("EPS”)is currently conducting a study to determine the impacts to the central and northern utilities due to changes in the Kenai generation and transmission system since the completion of the 2010 Regional Integrated Resource Plan ("RIRP”)administered by the Alaska Energy Authority ("AEA”).The RIRP Kenai transmission update study is scheduled to be completed in February,2012. AEA has requested a progress report to enable an early assessment of the preliminary results of the study for budget planning and analysis.This interim report is very preliminary in nature and is based on the limited studies and analysis completed to date.The assumptions and status of the analysis used to prepare this interim report are outlined within the document to allow the AEA to assess the validity of the interim findings and to provide comments and additional information if needed. The analysis performed to date indicates the benefits of improving the transmission between Kenai and Anchorage greatly exceed the costs of such improvements.Major benefits are access to installed capacity,reduced losses,increased spinning reserve,access to excess energy,hydro-thermal coordination and opportunity costs. Background Since the completion of the 2010 RIRP,thermal generation additions on the Kenai and some non-dispatchable generation in the Anchorage area have been finalized.The studies and analysis included in the RIRP require updating to reflect these generation changes and to analyze the impact these changes will have on the transmission system recommendations included in the RIRP.The impacts that will be evaluated within the scope of this update are 1) Transmission Contingency Analysis 2)Transfer Capacity Analysis 3)Energy and Capacity Loss Analysis 4)Generation capacity loss analysis and 4)penalty costs for loss of hydro-thermal coordination flexibility. The study is to identify potential changes to the RIRP to mitigate impacts of any generation changes to the Railbelt and evaluate the cost of the mitigation efforts against the benefit realized by the same improvements. AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT Study Methodology 1.Transmission Contingency Analysis The transmission contingency analysis will provide a qualitive review of the transmission system with any proposed additions to the Kenai area transmission system.The review will ensure that any transmission improvements increase the transfer capacity of the Kenai. The proposed transmission improvements have gone through a preliminary analysis to indicate that in all cases,the transfer capacity of the Kenai remained the same or will be significantly increased over the existing system. 2.Transfer Capacity Analysis The existing transfer capacity from Kenai to Anchorage over the 115 kV transmission line is approximately 75 MW.This is the steady-state limit during normal operating conditions. Following a system emergency,the transfer limits on the existing transmission line are allowed to approach 100 MW,however,operation at this level is limited to short periods of time due to the lower stability limits.Assuming Cooper Lake has priority access to the transmission line, results in a maximum Bradley capacity of 65 MW in the winter and 60 MW in the summer. The transfer capacity of the system with proposed transmission improvements appears to be in excess of 140 MW.The transfer capacity does not appear to be limited by the transient stability of the transmission system,but rather the impact the loss of the single transmission system has on the central and northern Railbelt utilities.Following the completion of the proposed system, the use of Bradley capacity would not be restricted. 3.Assumptions For all areas of the study,an assumed value of $100/MWh was used as the value of Bradley energy.This value may change significantly depending upon the cost of natural gas in South- central Alaska.A discount rate of 5%was used for calculating the Net Present Value ("NPV”)of future costs } and benefits. Interim Results The following are the results for the analysis that have been completed or identified to date. Several utilities are currently reviewing cost and impact assumptions,however these will not be available until later in the development of the study. 1.Energy Loss Analysis In the existing system,losses from the Bradley Lake project are minimized by the effective displacement of the Bradley energy by the Beluga power plant located in the central Railbelt area.This has effectively delivered the Bradley capacity and energy to the Railbelt with minimal losses by minimizing the power transfer over the Anchorage-Kenai Intertie.Following the installation of Kenai area generation,all of Bradley's energy will be delivered to the central and northern utilities at Chugach's University substation through the 115 kV Kenai transmission line. It will not be displaced by the Beluga or other northern generation resources. In 2008,Beluga generation displaced approximately 193,973 MWh from the Bradley project. Following the addition of Kenai area generation,this energy will be required to flow from the Octobert 17,2014 Page 2 ef @isctic Power Systens .P.Consuiting Engineers AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT Bradley project through the Kenai-Anchorage Intertie to the central and northern utilities.The power delivered to the central and northern Railbelt utilities will be reduced by the increased losses of the Kenai transmission system.At peak values,these losses exceed 13%.A more exact loss evaluation will be determined in the course of this study.For purposes of the interim report,an average loss value of 8%will be used for the historically displaced energy. The remainder of the Bradley energy delivered to the central and northern utilities,152,816 MWh will be reduced by the incremental increase in line losses caused by increased line flows on the 115 kV transmission line.For the purposes of this evaluation,we estimate line losses for energy that has historically been transferred over the line will increase by 4%.This results in a total reduction of Bradley energy of 31,329 MWh for an average water year using historical energy deliveries. The cost of the 31,329 MWh of replacement energy is $3,132,900/year or approximately $48,160,000 in net present value over the 30 year life of the project. 2.Stranded Capacity Following the addition of Kenai area generation and the cessation of Beluga displacement capability,the resulting transmission restrictions will result in the loss of Bradley capacity for the central and northern utilities.For purposes of this analysis,it has been assumed that Chugach's Cooper Lake has priority rights to the Anchorage -Kenai Transmission line (the line was originally constructed as part of the Cooper Lake project).It has also been assumed that all other capacity rights for northern transfer would be split proportionally to the Bradley shares for northern and central utilities.With the existing Anchorage-Kenai transfer limit of 75 MW, Bradley's output would be restricted to 65 MW,so long as the City of Seward is supplied by a northern utility (75 MW -Cooper Lake +SES load).If the City of Seward is supplied by AEEC or the City itself,Bradley's maximum output would be reduced to 55 MW.At 65 MW output,the stranded capacity to the central and northern utilities would be approximately 50 MW (for a 115 MW facility).Based on the actual construction cost of the project ($2,765,000/MW)this stranded capacity equates to $152,086,900 in 1991 dollars,or approximately $243,000,000 in 2010 dollars. 3.Excess Energy Periodically,Bradley has excess energy that must be used in order to avoid losing energy over the spillway.In these conditions,Bradley has historically been operated between 90 MW and 115 MW and each participant is allocated a proportional share of the excess energy.Following the construction of the additional Kenai generation,Homer Electric will be the only participant with access to this excess energy.The remaining energy could not be utilized by the other utilities due to the transmission restrictions and the absence of a displacement agreement. Plant dispatch records from 2002-2010 were correlated with lake level to determine the amount of energy the participants have been forced to take in order to avoid losing energy over the spillway.There was an expected wide variation in energy levels,with the high value in 2002 of 61,118 MWhs to 0 MWh in 2004,2005,2007,2008 and 2010.The average for the nine years records were available was 11,462 MWh. On average,it appears the value of excess energy is approximately $1,146,200/year or $17,620,000 NPV. Octobert 17,2011 Page 3 oS Clete Poner SystensQyConssinayFagiacers AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT 4.Hydro-Thermal Coordination Hydro-thermal coordination refers to the ability of hydro energy to replace high-cost thermal energy throughout the course of a day or year.In the past,hydro-thermal coordination has provided millions of dollars in benefits every year to the Railbelt utilities.However,the installation of smaller,more efficient thermal generation will decrease the benefit that the utilities have historically experienced.Chugach estimates the difference in hydro-thermal coordination between an unconstrained plant and the anticipated constraints of the plant are approximately $200,000/year.AML&P,MEA and GVEA will also have costs such that the total accumulated costs for the loss of hydro-thermal coordination is estimated at $1,100,000/year. The NPV of the loss of the hydro-thermal coordination is $16,910,000. 5.Reservoir Management Historically,the water management has been performed by projecting energy usage by month to determine the expected reservoir level.During high inflow months,the project participants have been forced to take their fully allocated share in order to avoid loss of energy over the spillway,even though this energy is not deemed excess or above average energy.The restrictions on the project output will eliminate the ability of utilities to declare pending spill conditions and will increase the chance of energy spill during high inflow periods. During normal water years,project participants will be able to receive all of their Bradley energy, however during certain months the required take will approach an 80%load factor.Historically, Bradley's highest monthly load factor was less than 50%,since Bradley was regularly dispatched to its full load during peak times but was often not utilized for energy production in off-peak periods. Due to the energy withdrawals that are required to manage the reservoir water levels,any single utility's ability to store water in the reservoir from one water year to the next will be significantly diminished following the termination of the Beluga displacement provisions.The utilities' practice of storing water in the reservoir in the fall to be utilized in the winter months may put additional water at risk as their ability to draw the reservoir down during heavy fall inflows to keep it below spill level may be reduced. However,the capacity restriction on Bradley may increase the risk of spilled energy over previous years. 6.Spinning Reserve Historically,spinning reserve located on the Kenai was not restricted by the limitation on the Anchorage-Kenai Intertie.This was partly due to a single entity operating the generation located in the both the Kenai and Anchorage areas and partly due to operating limits of the generation.Historically,most of the spinning reserve on the Kenai was located at Bradley Lake, with little spinning reserve from thermal generation located on the Kenai.However,starting in 2015,Kenai area spinning reserve will be located at both Bradley Lake and thermal resources on the Kenai as a spinning reserve obligation is undertaken by AEEC for its Kenai area resources. Historically,the Kenai-Anchorage transmission line's ability to provide the transmission capacity for the Kenai spinning reserve was met with the operating practices and realties of the generation and transmission systems.In order to provide 75 MW of export,sufficient generation capacity needed to be operating to serve the native Kenai area load plus provide 75 MW of export,such that there was little capacity left for spinning reserve.The 25-27 MW of Octobert 17,2011 Page 4 -Clete:Prose SistensOPSteComuttinyEngineers: AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT capacity remaining on the transmission line above 75 MW essentially matched the spinning reserve Capacity of the remaining resources. However,in 2015,AEEC will incur a spinning reserve obligation of approximately 13 MW on the Kenai that will add to the capacity requirement for the Kenai-Anchorage transmission line.The transfer limit which utilizes the Anchorage-Kenai line for the transfer of power during both steady-state and transient events will increase from approximately 100 MW to 113 MW.This leaves the current tie approximately 13 MW short of capacity for central or northern area generation deficiencies. This 13 MW of additional spinning reserve is estimated to cost the central and northern utilities approximately $4,000,000/year or $61,500,000 NPV. 7.Opportunity Benefit Bradley Lake was designed to receive a 3%65 MW unit in the future.The inability of the transmission system to transmit more than 65 MW ona firm basis will preclude the installation of a third turbine at the Bradley powerhouse.The installation of a third turbine and the necessary transmission system to utilize the turbine will allow central and northern utilities to displace thermal peaking turbines.This displacement has a value of $7-13,000,000 per year in reduced energy costs for the central and northern utilities. The third turbine at the Bradley site results ina savings of $107,607,000 -$199,842,000 NPV to the central and northerm utilities. 8.Summary of Benefits Item Description Annual Benefit NPV ($1,000) Stranded Capacity Capacity 65-115 MW NA $243,000 Increased Losses Increased transfer losses $3,698 $48,160 Excess Energy Loss of Excess Energy $1,146 $17,620 Spinning Reserve Loss of Spinning Reserve $4,000 $61,500 Hydro-Thermal Loss of hydro thermal $1,100 $16,910 coordination Opportunity Costs Loss of future Capacity $10,000 $153,725 Total Benefit $19,944 $540,915 The benefits of an improved transmission system are heavily influenced by the assumptions used for the economic analysis.For the purposes of this study,we have assumed the cost to replace the reduced Bradley energy at $100/MWh.Changes in the gas cost of +/-50%of current prices still result in positive benefit/cost ratio for improving the Kenai transmission system. Octobert 17,2011 Page 5 lectrie ystems ae. Consuttiag Enguwers AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT Improvement Costs To achieve the benefits noted above,the Anchorage-Kenai transmission system must be improved above its current infrastructure.Transmitting 89%of the Bradley energy through the existing 115 kV transmission system to the central and northern utilities is a fundamental change to the historic use and analysis of the transmission system.Losses in terms of energy and capacity to the northern systems are significant.To maintain the current ability to utilize the capacity and energy of the Bradley project to the most economic benefit of the utilities, considerable improvements would be required to the Anchorage-Kenai transmission system. The specific improvements will be evaluated in more depth during the completion of this study, however,the projects that have been identified and are currently under evaluation are as follows: 1.Bradley-Quartz Creek 115 kV Transmission Line Add a new bay to the Bradley Lake GIS and construct a new 115 kV substation arrangement at Quartz Creek Substation.Construct a new 115 kV transmission line from Bradley Lake to Quartz Creek station. 2.Quartz Creek-Daves Creek 115 kV Transmission Line Construct a new 115 kV transmission line from Quartz Creek -Daves Creek station.This reconstruction would increase the capacity of the existing single transmission line to be in excess of 160 MW. 3.Daves Creek-University 230 kV Transmission Line Reconstruct the existing Daves Creek to University 115 kV transmission line to 230 kV construction standards.Reconstructed line would incorporate avalanche mitigation measures and be constructed over time as the reconstruction is required.While operating at 115 kV,the new line would still provide the benefit of lower losses and increased reliability. 4.Daves Creek -University 230 kV Station Conversions Construct a new 230 kV substation at Daves Creek Station.Convert existing stations at Portage,Summit,Hope,Girdwood and Indian to 230 kV.Provide 230 kV line termination at University Station.Station conversions would not be required until the completion of the 115 kV line's conversion to 230 kV. 5.Anchorage -Kenai Southern Intertie Construct the Souther Intertie from Chugach's SPP power plant to HEA's Bernice Lake Substation.The line is assumed to follow the route recommended in the complete EIS for the Southern Intertie.The transmission line would be operated at 230 kV. Octobert 17,2011 Page 6 iN>,Citi Poser Syters AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY INTERIM REPORT 6.Improvement Costs The estimated improvement costs for the above referenced projects are as follows ($1,000): Bradley-Quartz Creek 115 kV Transmission Line $111,300 Quartz Creek -Daves Creek 115 kV Transmission line $12,000 | Daves Creek -University 230 kV Transmission line $93,700 Daves Creek -University 230 kV station conversions $24,400 Tota!115 kV Improvements $241,400 *Anchorage -Kenai Intertie $150,000 *Most recent estimate of $120M was in 2003.B&V estimated $227M in the 2010 RIRP,however that estimate would assume $170M for the submarine cables which is far above current pricing Conclusion - It is obvious that the construction of additional generation resources on the Kenai results in a fundamental change in the way the Anchorage-Kenai transmission system will be used in the future compared to how it has been utilized in the past.This change should result in a significant difference in the manner in which the Anchorage -Kenai transmission system is analyzed for existing and future system additions.The results of the new analysis will change the Anchorage-Kenai transmission system when compared to the transmission.system than was included in the 2010 RIRP. if you have any questions,please feel free to give me a call at 907-646-5103. Sincerely, David W.Burlingame,P.E. Principal Engineer Octobert 17,2011 Page 7 Aves PasiConsuttingEnginerrs PART PROPOSAL FORMTHISFORMMUSTBETHEFIRSTPAGEOFPROPOSAL.Attach criteria responses as explained in Part B +DSubmittalChecklist.No transmittal letter or cover sheet will be used. PROJECT Project Numbers-State/Federal...................1 RFP AIDEA-08-007 Project Title........csccccsssssessersessssssssersenssanenes :AIDEA and AEA Term Agreement for Engineering Services 2007 SECTION 1.OFFEROR (CONTRACTOR) COMACHOP ......scoseessecesersersesensesscsessesuneseeeeees :___Electric Power Systems,Inc. Street ......esscssesseecesseesceesonssneceestenessnecttosesees :___3305 Arctic Bivd.,Suite 201 City,State,ZIP ccessscssssessesseseanees Anchorage,Alaska 99503 PRONG......eee ceceees ee ee een seneeeneeeeaeseeneeesewenes (907)522-1953 Fax.._(907)522-1182 Alaska Business License Number ..............1226409 (License fs a prerequisite to Proposal.) DOT&PF DBE Certification No.(if any).......:N/A Individual(s)to sign contract...u..u1..0...-.3 Dan Rogers and David Burlingame Title(S).usssessessnseesctastaesstesasuensnsnnen Principals) Email Address.......2...--::esscceseseneeueeseeeesees drogers@epsinc.com:dburlingame@epsinc.com PYYITYEIT TTT LT eer eerrr riit iii rity Type of business enterprise (check one)....:[X ]Corporation in the state of .:_Alaska [_]Individual { ]Partnership [ ]Other(specify).........cesses : Specify Category you wish to be evaluated for:NOTE:YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE PROPOSAL FOR EACH CATEGORY FOR WHICH YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED. (Check only one box per submission) {]B4.2.4 Bulk Fuel Tank Farm &Design and Construction ]B.4.2.2 Rural Power Plant Design and Construction -All phases of Work ]B4.2.3 Hydroelectric Project Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]84.2.4 Non-Railbelt Utility Scale Energy -Wind Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]B4.2.5 Railbelt Utility Scale Wind Energy ]B4.2.6 Wood and Solid Fuel Fired Project Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]84.2.7 Power Plant Control Systems Upgrades/Modifications ]B4.2.8 Rural Power Transmission and Distribution Lines -Design and Construction Support ]B4.2.9 Large Power Systems -Intertie and Bradley Repairs and Upgrades ]B4.2.10 Heavy Civil Design and Construction -AIDEA &AEA Projects ]B4.2.11 Specialty Services -Estimating ]B4.2.12 Specialty Services -Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 21siaDiasN/k rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revisian1 addendum)Page t of 16 SECTION 2.TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FOR Category:Large Power Systems -Intertle and BradleyRepairsandUpgrades (Refer to Part C.Evaluation Criteria for response requirements) '141.Objectives and Services |1.Weight:10 } Engineered Solutions Group,Inc.(ESG),through its subsidiaries Dryden &LaRue (D&L)and Electric Power Systems (EPS),is intimately familiar with the AEA's Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project,including the 115 kV transmission lines to Bradley Junction,the GIS substation at Bradley and the turbine,governor and penstock systems at the plant.D&L designed the original transmission line from the Bradiey Power Plant to Soldotna and Fritz Creek substations.It has participated in periodic inspections and reviews of the 115 kV structures since its construction and maintains close contact with AEA and its Operator on the status of the line.D&L also served as the original design engineer and site construction manager for the AEA SVC systems Installed at Daves Creek and Soldotna Substations.EPS principals were involved in the original control development of the SVCs and developed the control algorithms used in the SVCs. EPS participated in the factory acceptance testing and also were involved in the development of the original SVC testing and commissioning. If a problem or improvement to the transmission line is identified by AEA or its Operator,ESG will utilize D&L to investigate the problem and develop a design and solution to the deficiency.D&L has participated in solutions to the Anchorage -Fairbanks Intertie since its inception including designing replacement foundations,correcting foundation problems and analyzing structure failures.D&L is currently involved in the design of the completion of the transmission line design from Teeland Substation to Douglas Substation. EPS has been involved with the Bradley Lake plant controls and protection for over 10 years.EPS'principals have been involved with the governor and protection upgrades at the plant since its inception.EPS served as the project manager for the recent governor upgrade and replacement project at Bradley Lake for the AEA operator.EPS developed the governor model,oversaw the confirmation of the tunnel for FERC compliance and confirmed the EPS tunnel model is representative of both the FERC model and actual testing results.EPS developed and coordinated the testing plan for the governor upgrade and administered the technical aspects of the contract for the AEA Operator. EPS is aware of the pending control modifications required at the AEA SVC stations at Daves Creek and Soldotna to re-tune the SVCs to mitigate the 1400 ms oscillation in the power system during import conditions. EPS is intimately familiar with the SVC along the Anchorage-Fairbanks Intertie,having completed studies and analysis of the spare parts and technology upgrades for the Intertie and completing specifications and technical requirements |for the upgrade of the SVCs.EPS can provide all the services required to implement this upgrade. EPS has completed system studies to highlight stability and control response of the Bradley plant in the Railbelt system.EPS understands the existing PTI,power system stabilizers are no longer supported and are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.EPS can work with AEA or its Contract Operator to facilitate these reptacements, tuning and commissioning. Devine Tarbell and Associates has completed FERC inspections,reporting and analysis of penstock and hydraulic systems similar to Bradley Lake for many years.They are familiar with Bradley Lake and its design and construction and will assist AEA in hydrology studies,FERC inspections,reporting and analysis.They have worked on many hydro projects throughout the United States and are familiar with high head pelton turbine installations. Duane Miller is a leading geotechnical engineer in Anchorage and has done extensive investigations and analysis of conditions in the Bradley area and along the Bradley -Bradley Junction lines and the Anchorage -Fairbanks intertie. Duane will be responsible for analysis of the geotechnical conditions required at the Bradley project,the SVC sites along the Anchorage Fairbanks Interties or the SVCs and substations along the Anchorage -Fairbanks Intertie. Structural engineering will be completed by D&L,led by Mr.Greg Huffman.Greg is will provide all structural engineering services required in the plant itself or the SVC control buildings or substations of the intertie. rip-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 2 of 16 2.Management 2.Weight:10 Proposed Management Structure and Lines of Authority:The EPS team organization chart presents the project team management structure,lines of communication,and who has direct responsibility for each discipline.The EPS Project Manager,Dave Burlingame,will coordinate the efforts of the project team to meet the project goals.He will report directly to the AEA Project Manager. bx¢""*4IDEX*Alssha Induntrial OevelopmentiadCipontAathority ==>ALAaENERGYAUTHORITY QA/QC vi Del LaRue,PE (FE3939) PROJECT MANAGER ve Burlingame,PE (EE7356) ELECTRICAL INTERTIES MECHANICAL STRUCTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL 1,ENGINEERING Del LaRue,PE VA ENGINEERING ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY HOEFLER & V Earl George,PE (FE10700)(EE3939)rren Taylor,PE (ME11050)Greg Huffman,PE ||DEVINE TARBEL OCIATES (DBE)Bill Brimstein,PE (10195)NGDON ENGINEERING (CEB349}ASSOCIATES rian Hoefler,PE'Albert Swank,PE (ME6064)TRYCK NYMAN Kon Fonnesbeck,(CE8384)"HAYES PE (CE11485)Craig Freas,PE SE VEric Wolfe,PEGEOTECHNICAL(CE3873)(CE7199)ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING NE MILLER &ASSOC,TRYCK NYMAN Duane Miller,PE (CE3698)HAYES V Jeremiah Drage,PE (CE10814)Y Norm Gutcher,PE¥Richard Mtchells (CE8594)(CEAS19) Team Location and Communications: |communication. EPS communication routinely includes: ¥Timely meeting minutes and progress reports. ”¥POF files of all our drawings for easy review. ¥AEA approval before disseminating information or initiating contact with agencies. EPS is located in Anchorage which will ensure efficient and effective (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1}Page 3 of 16 3.Proposed Project Staff 3.Weight:35 Please be sure to list key roles in projects,qualifications,and Professional License number PROJECT MANAGEMENT Dave Burlingame,PE (EE7356) ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC.Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Senior Electrical Engineer References:Ed Williams,Four Dam Power Pool,(907)258-7750;Brian Hickey,Chugach Electric Association, (907)762-4440;Charles O'Hare,Homer Electric Association,(907)283-2304 Qualifications &Experience:Dave has over 25 years of experience in power system operation,engineering and administration.His experience includes a full range of services,from planning studies,design,construction,and start-up/commissioning to periodic testing and maintenance.His specific experience includes the Chugach Electric Portage Substation Design;Homer Electric Association's Bradley Lake Governor Project;Unalaska Power Plant;Nikiski Co-Gen Correction Action for the Alaska Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative and the Chugach Electric International 35 kV Metalclad Switchgear Design.He served as the project manager for the recent Bradley Lake governor upgrade project and completed the SVC intertie parts and support study for the northern SVCs. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL AND INTERTIES Del LaRue,PE (EE3939) ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC.Alaska Resident Professional!Discipline:Electrical Engineer References:References:Dora Gropp,Chugach Electric Association,(907)762-4626;Greg Wyman,Golden Valtey Electric,(907)451-5629;Ed Williams,Four Dam Pool,(907)258-2281 Qualifications &Experience:Del's 40 years of experience in the electrical power industry includes eight years outside and 34 years within Alaska.Mr.LaRue founded the Alaska-based consulting firm Dryden &LaRue,Inc.in 1977 to provide valuable engineering services to Alaskan utilities.Del functions in all capacities from project manager and quality assurance control to typical engineering duties.Del has extensive experience in designing transmission,distribution,and substation facilities throughout Alaska.Over the last three decades,he has designed numerous substations and over 500 miles of transmission and distribution facilities for Alaskan utilities.His specific project experience includes Preliminary Design of Collection System,Submarine Cable,and interconnection for Fire Island Wind Turbine Project for Chugach Electric Association;Klatt/Campbell for Chugach Electric Association;Chugach Electric Quartz Creek Line Upgrade;and the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project for the State of Alaska. |ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Earl George,PE (EE10700) ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC..Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Electrical Engineer References:John Handeland,Nome Joint Utility System,(907)443-6587;Joe Nelson,Petersburg Municipal Power &Light,(907)772-4203;Scott Newlun,Yakutat Power,(907)784-3242 Qualifications &Experience:Earl has over 10 yeas of experience in electrical engineering.His experience includes electrical design,project management and construction management of electrical system projects throughout Alaska.This experience includes the Nome FAA Airport Powerline Relocation Design and Project/Construction Management,Petersburg 25 kV 3 Phase Express Feeder Design and Project Management, Petersburg Cabin Creek Road 14.4 kV Single Phase Power Line Extension Design and Project Management; South Anchorage and International Substations for Chugach Electric Association;and the Nome Snake River Power Plant Relocation. William (Bill)Brimstein,PE (EE10195) ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC.Idaho Resident Professional Discipline:Electrical Engineer References:Ed Schofield,Operations Manager,Ketchikan,(807}228-5460;Clay Koplin,Manager of Engineering and Operations,Cordova,(907)424-5555;Doug Johnson,Power Generation Supervisor,Nome Joint Utility System,(907)443-3028Qualifications&Experience:Bill has over 13 years of experience in electrical engineering.This experience includes generation planning studies,generation control and monitoring projects for electric utilities,industrial rfip-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revisionaddendum1)Page 4 of 16 customers and governmental agencies.He has been the project manager and designer for diesel generation installation and protection upgrades.He routinely performs design,installation and project management for projects relating to monitoring,protection,control,and diesel generation installation.He has also installed and commissioned various improvements to hydroelectric and diesel generation systems,including exciters,governors and plant controllers.Specific project experience includes the BP/Olympic Woodinville Electrical Switchgear Replacement;Dutch Harbor Diesel Power Plant;Nome Diesel Power Plant;Cordova Humpback Creek Hydro contro!s and switchgear rebuild design,installation and testing following plant fire;Ketchikan Swan Lake Hydro project,and Valdez Solomon Gulch Hydro Exciter/Relaying Upgrades. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Greg Huffman,PE (CE8349) ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS GROUP,INC.Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Structural Engineer References:Ed Williams,Operations Manager,The Four Dam Pool Power Agency,(907)258-2281;Dora Gropp, Manager,Transmission Services,Chugach Electric Association,(907)762-4626;Greg Wyman,Manager of Construction Services,Golden Valley Electric Association, (907)451-5629 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Huffman has been working in the electrical power consulting field for over 24 years.His experience includes being responsible for the civil and structural engineering of generation,substation, transmission and distribution projects.He has experience analyzing,upgrading and designing transmission line and substation structures up to 345 kV using wood,steel,aluminum,and concrete materials.These include self- supporting pole structures,guyed pole structures,H-frames,A-frames,lattice towers,guyed V-towers,guyed X- towers,and four-legged "swingset”structures.Mr,Huffman has analyzed and designed buildings and structures to comply with seismic and building code requirements,including use of concrete,masonry,steel,and wood systems.He has provided oil containment design and SPCC plans for many substations.He has also been responsible for permitting and agency coordination for several projects.His specific project experience includes the Chugach Electric Association Beluga and South Anchorage Substations;Meals Substation Evaluation for Copper Valley Electric Association;230 kV Northern Intertie Project;Swan Lake -Lake Tyee 138 kV Intertie;and the Bird Point to Girdwood Highway Relocation. Include Proposed Subcontractors and subcontractor's staff HYDROLOGY Kenneth Fonnesbeck,PE (CE11485) DEVINE TARBELL AND ASSOCIATES,INC.Washington Resident Professional Discipline:Senior Hydrologist References:Ed Williams,Operations Manager,Four Dam Pool Power Agency,(907)258-2281;Ed Schofield, |Operations Manager,City of Ketchikan,Public Utilities,(907)228-5460;Steve Bushong,Chief Operating Officer,| Copper Valley Electric Association,(907)835-7004;Danny Ackman,Manager of Power Production,Cordova Electric Co-op,(907)424-5044 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Fonnesbeck has over 25 years of professional engineering design and construction management experience;much of which has been the hydropower and energy project development field.He has worked in many capacities throughout his career including design engineer,field engineer, construction manager,project manager,lead civil,principal engineer,owner's representative,project developer, etc.His education and background are well suited to this undertaking with broad exposure and previous involvement in the mechanical,electrical and civil elements anticipated in the AEA/AIDEA work scope.Ken has both participated in and managed the civil and hydraulic design of both new and refurbished hydropower facilities; he has managed hydropower equipment design and procurement contracts,supervised the installation of turbine, generator,controls and substation equipment,and managed the successful startup and commissioning of hydro units.His personal engineering design involvement has included original conceptual design to final design of access roads,bridges,water diversion and intake structures,concrete and earthen dams and storage reservoirs, penstocks,canals and tunnels,contro!buildings,powerhouses,substations and transmission towers.He has personally been involved in the evaluation,development,permitting and licensing,design,construction and operation of now well over 100 hydropower facilities in the U.S.{including Alaska),Canada,Latin and South America and the Far East.He has participated in detailed hydrologic,hydraulic and economic evaluations and due diligence reviews of many varied renewable energy projects including hydro,wind,solar,biomass,diesel and hybrid systems. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addandum1)Page 5 of 16 Eric Wolfe,PE (CE7199) DEVINE TARBELL AND ASSOCIATES,INC.Idaho Resident Professional Discipline:Senior Hydrologist References:Joe Earsley,Four Dam Power Pool Authority,(907}258-2287;Karl Bokenkamp,Director of Planning,Idaho Power Co.,(208)388-2482;Stu Bridgeman,Synexus Global,(905)357-6973 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Wolfe has over 16 years of mechanical and civil engineering experience with 12 years working in the hydro-utility business.His utility experience includes QA engineering on large hydroelectric construction projects,hydraulic design and construction of fish passage facilities,and project management and design engineering for hydro-plant repair projects.Mr.Wolfe also has extensive knowledge about and experience in hydro-machine testing,including turbine and generator performance,machine vibration response,and machine shut-down characteristics.He has been project manager for the development and implementation of hydroelectric monitoring and optimization systems.He brings valuable hydroelectric utility planning,operating,and rehabilitating experience to his consultant roles.As a planning analyst,Mr.Wolfe determined electricity buy-sell quantities for the day-ahead and term markets and optimized reservoir release schedules. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Albert Swank,PE (ME6064) LANGDON ENGINEERING &MANAGEMENT Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Mechanical Engineer References:Dan Rice,PE,Alaska Pipeline Office,(907)271-4336;Rich Burg,PE,(907)271-3910;Bill Freimuth, Alaska Digitel,(907)222-9216 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Swank has over 25 years of design engineering,project management and construction experience.His expertise includes the power generation and hydroelectric fields including civil, structural,mechanical,and electrical engineering.His experience includes large heavy civil,hydroelectric facilities and dams throughout Alaska and the Lower-48.He has specific expertise in completing projects within budget and is adept at the avoidance of cost overruns and claims.An example of this is the Hidden Falls Hydroelectric Facility,which is a remote fish hatchery at Baranoff Island.The project was initially bid by another firm.The initial bid as received by the client (State of Alaska)was over budget by 100%and the project was stopped by the client. Mr.Swank negotiated with the client to obtain the project and to perform a complete redesign of the facility based upon a fixed engineering fee with a guaranteed construction bid within the owner's budget.This was performed successfully and no change orders were received for the project.The State of Alaska claimed it was the cleanest project they had ever had and all inspectors were pulled off the project with the exception of a final inspection.His other project experience includes the King Cove Hydroelectric Project;Tazimina Hydroelectric Project in Uliamna, Alaska;Larsen Bay Hydroelectric Project in Kodiak;Snettisham Hydroelectric Project in Juneau;and the Solomon Gulch dam,Penstock Powerhouse,and Tidewater Transmission Line from Valdez to Glennalien. CIVIL ENGINEERING Norman K.Gutcher,PE (CE4919) TRYCK NYMAN HAYES,INC.Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Civil Engineering References:Steve Gillette,MOA PM&E,(907)343-8173;Judy Dougherty,ADOT&PF,907.269.0566;Mike Hall, ADOT&PF,907.269.0592 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Gutcher has more than 45 years of experience in management,design and construction administration of civil engineering projects.His extensive experience includes the successful completion of projects involving highway and railroad route location studies,traffic and transportation system planning,rural and urban highway design,site development planning and design,system inventories,airport planning and design,and environmental impact studies projects.This experience includes serving as project manager for the full development of the access studies involving three modes of transportation for the Susitna hydroelectric project;as well as construction of facilities to house the construction and support staff,and site selection and preliminary design of the airfield to serve the proposed construction village. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING G.Craig Freas,PE,SE (CE3873) Tryck Nyman Hayes,Inc.Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Structural Engineer References:Karl Reiche,AIDEA,(907)269-3017;Roy Thomas,Alaska Railroad Corporation,(907)265-2520; Mark McAll,FDCC PAC,(206)220-7439 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Freas has more than 38 years of diversified engineering experience involving industrial complexes and other heavy civil works.His specialty is foundations and structures.His hydroelectric rip-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revisiontaddendum1)Page 6 of 16 project experience includes design management of the Homer Electric Association Regional Service Center in Kenai,and the Crater Lake feasibility report at Snettisham as part of a hydroelectric project.Mr.Freas was involved in a 5-year FERC inspection of Chugach Electric's Cooper Lake hydroelectric project.He was also the principal investigator for the civil engineering aspects of condition reports on dams in southcentral and southeast Alaska. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Duane Miller,PE (CE3696) DUANE MILLER Associates,LLC Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Geotechnical Engineer References:David Lockard,AEA,(907)269-4541;Brent Petrie,AVEC,(907)565-5358;Greg Magee,ADEC Village Safe Water,(907)269-7613 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Miller has more than 36 years of experience as a geotechnical engineer on a variety of onshore and offshore projects in Alaska.He is educated and has extensive experience In arctic engineering,engineering geology,and coastal and earthquake engineering.Mr.Miller has provided geotechnical engineering services on architectural,civil,mining,petroleum,and military projects across Alaska since 1973. Recent project experience includes foundation recommendations for bulk fuel storage and power plant facilities at Kipnuk,Buckland,Kotlik,Seldovia,and Anvik.He has also provided geotechnical engineering for the King Cove Hydroelectric project. Jeremiah Drage,PE (CE10814) DUANE MILLER ASSOCIATES,LLC Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Geotechnical Engineer References:Dean Karcz,Professional and Technical Services,(907)561-6237;Tom Schmid,ADOT&PF,(807) 269-0612;John Handeland,Nome Joint Utility System,(907)443-6587. Qualifications &Experience:Jeremiah Drage has six years of geotechnical and civil engineering experience and three years of meteorological data collection experience.Jeremiah has completed field explorations, geotechnical reports,and foundation recommendations for various projects including bulk fuel tank farms,power plants,wind energy,and roads.Project experience includes design engineering for earth retaining walls,pile foundations including field pile load testing,slope stability analysis,and settlement analysis.He is experienced with logistics of conducting work in both rural and remote Alaska.Jeremiah is skilled in soil analysis field and lab techniques and meteorological and hydrological data collection procedures through his professional experience. His specific experience includes the Nome Snake River Power Plant;Power Plant and Bulk Fuel Upgrades at Nunapitchuk and Kasighik;and the Middle Kuskokwim Regional Energy Project for the Design of Tank Farms and Power Plants in Seven Alaskan Villages. Richard Mitchells,PE (CE8594) DUANE MILLER ASSOCIATES,LLC Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Geotechnical Engineer |References:David Heimke,United Utilities,(907)273-5289;James St.George,STG,Inc.,(907)644-4664;Lee | Johnson,LAJohnson Associates,(907)345-9455 Qualifications &Experience:Mr.Mitchells has 20 years of experience concentrating in rural and remote Alaska. His field responsibilities have included geologic mapping,explorations,and groundwater investigations for both soil and rock.Mr.Mitchells'design expertise includes tower foundations in both permafrost soils and bedrock. Recent project experience includes foundation design for 22 communication towers in western Alaska including related overhead and underground power support.Mr.Mitchells is currently the project geotechnical engineer for the construction phase of the project with a total cost of $20-million.Additional relevant experience includes foundation engineering for bulk fuel storage and power plant projects at Kipnuk and geotechnical engineer for powerline alignment and foundation recommendations for the construction contractor for a powerline joining Toksook Bay and Nightmute. ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD Brian Hoefler,PE (CE-8384) HOEFLER CONSULTING GROUP,INC.Alaska Resident Professional Discipline:Civil and Environmental Engineer References:Dan Helmick,ML&P,(907)263-5273;Dennis Linnell,Hattenburg Dilley &Linnell,(907)564-2106; Jim Hostman,Air Force,(907)552-4151 Qualifications &Experience:Brian Hoefler will be the responsible for proper completion of the environment tasks including environmental scoping,environmental analyses,and the environmental assessment.Brian is president and chief executive officer of Hoefler Consulting Group and manages the firm's day-to-day operations.His project role will be to help find the right staff for project environmental requirements and also to ensure that the rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Farm 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum1}Page 7 of 16 |company's commitment to the AEA/AIDEA is fulfilled.He has 18 years of environmental design,planning,and project management experience,and is proficient in NEPA documentation and public involvement programs.His recent relevant experience includes SPCC plans for Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools,permitting,noise,and Phase |ESA services for Parks Highway MP 44-52.3,an EA of Alaska Military Training Routes for the Air Force,a series of public outreach projects for ADOT construction projects in Anchorage,air permitting services for the DeLong Mountain Transportation System,an EA and conformity analysis for Merrill Field improvements,and the C Street Project.Brian has a B.S.in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University and an M.S.in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 8 of 16 4.Workload and Resources 4.Weight:10 Time Commitments /Workload /Capacity EPS,and its professional team of sub-consultants,attempt to maintain a consistent level of work to keep each firm in business and our employees busy.EPS,like our subs,currently has several ongoing and future projects (large and small in scope and in the disciplines required}that will take place concurrently during the AEA term services contract period.Fortunately,during the term services contract many of those ongoing projects (large and small)will completed.Each firm's principals,discipline leads,project managers,and staff engineers will work together with AIDEA/AEA and our other clients to schedule resources accordingly to meet existing project milestones,deadlines,future project commitments,employee vacations,and holidays as they arise. EPS maintains a full-time staff of approximately sixty in its Anchorage (Main Office)and Juneau,Alaska, Redmond and Vancouver,Washington locations.Our staff consists of seasoned planners,electrical and mechanical engineers,drafting technicians,electricians and technicians,and support personnel.Our drafting support staff is high-production graphic-oriented technicians experienced with producing presentation graphics, survey plats and drawings,engineering plans,and 3-dimensional graphic products.We have the depth and capability to reassign our professional and production staff to meet the needs of priority projects.The EPS team uses modern design software and hardware.We have all the computing,printing,and large format copying capabilities 'in-house'to support our design and public presentation efforts.EPS has a fully networked computersystem,including Windows and Linux based machines.We have a Virtual Private Network (VPN)between ourofficesandanyfieldoffices,and maintain a secure revision control system that is accessible anywhere within our VPN.Document transfers between offices and our clients are facilitated using our secure web server.We have full production graphics capabilities,including large format color and black and white plotters,scanners,and copiers. Current AEA and AIDEA Contracts Our team's current AEA and AIDEA contracts include the following: Participating Project Firms Participating Personnel Snow Load Monitoring EPS/D&L LaRue,Kurdna 'Teeland /Douglas Transmission Line EPS/D&L LaRue,Huffman Kipnuk Bulk Fuel Storage and Power Plant Facility DMA Mitchells Akiachak Power Plant Upgrade DMA Miller Ekwok Fuels DMA Ramert Sterling Landing Bulk Fuel Tank DMA |Miller |(2500 Ton Shiplift,Ketchikan Shipyard TNH Freas,Gutcher Condition Survey,Ketchikan Shiplift Facility TNH Freas,Gutcher Ketchikan Shiplift EDA Grant Permit TNH Freas,Gutcher Capability for Additional Services or Schedule Acceleration EPS is accustomed to accelerating the design as necessary to adapt to schedule constraints.EPS makes the commitment to all of our clients to meet the specified schedules with a cost effective work product.We have and maintain numerous long-term alliance relationships with various companies for just this reason.The EPS team makes that commitment on all proposed work. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision iaddendum1}Page 9 of 16 5.Past Performance 5.Weight:20 Similar Projects:The following are representative projects our proposed team has performed: BRADLEY LAKE LOAD ACCEPTANCE STUDIES,CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,ANCHORAGE, ALASKA This study evaluated the existing Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Plant's ability to accept load during under-frequency events.EPS also studied the ability of the plant to accept additional load by changing the needle value opening rates,by bypassing the governor.Mr.Burlingame developed the steady-state operating conditions,contingency cases and load shedding evaluation.Variation in the amount and type of spinning reserve on-line and the effect the spin had on the load acceptance at Bradley Lake was also evaluated.EPS prepared documentation and recommendations for the plant's operators.Key Personnel:Burlingame Reference:Charlie O'Hare,(907)335-6210 BRADLEY LAKE OPERATION AND DISPATCH COMMITTEE BRADLEY MODEL VERIFICATION EPS in conjunction with the Bradley Lake Operations and Dispatch (O&D)subcommittee conducted this study to provide an understanding and an accurate model of Bradley's governor,control and tunnel systems and to demonstrate the model's accuracy through benchmark testing.The study also identified any Bradley components that required field-testing to improve the model's representation of Bradley Lake.The O&D subcommittee has identified unstable oscillations and undesired control responses at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project.The O&D has initiated a process to develop an accurate and verifiable model of the actual control and tunnel systems in service at the Bradley Lake Project.The O&D desires to develop an accurate and verifiable model of the Bradley Lake control and tunnel systems in the transient stability software (PSS/E)used by the utilities for power system analysis.This final report documents and analyzes the model for the Bradley Lake governor system as designed |and implemented by the Woodward Governor Company (Woodward),the model for Bradley's exciter systems designed and implemented by Fuji and the model for the power system stabilizer designed and implemented by Power Technologies Incorporated (PTI).The report provides an accurate model of the control system in PSS/E and summarizes the ability of the model to simulate Bradley's response to past system disturbances. The report includes control block diagrams for each of the systems as developed by EPS from documentation supplied by the manufacturer or design engineer.The report also includes descriptions of the block diagrams developed by EPS.The report includes block diagrams and documentation of PTI's representation of these control devices.These block diagrams and their documentation were developed by EPS based on the July,1993 PTI PSS/E code.The report provides a comparison between the block diagrams that represent the supplier's designed system and the block diagrams developed from PTI's PSS/E code of the manufacturer's control systems. The report also includes a review of PTI's code that represents the Bradley Lake tunnel system and a review of the SWEC tunnel parameters used for the design of the Bradley Lake tunnel system.The report includes a detailed |description of a new tunnel model developed by EPS and implemented in PSS/E that accurately represents the tunnel and penstock system at Bradley Lake.Finally,the report contains the results of benchmark cases performed to assess the accuracy of the new EPS governor,tunnel and control system models. This report also reviews the original tunnel characteristics developed by Stone &Webster Engineering Company (SWEC)and documents and analyzes the PTI tunnel mode!used in PSS/E.The report describes a new tunnel model and program developed by EPS that accurately represents the Bradley tunnef and penstock system in PSS/E and that reflects the characteristics of the plant hydraulics in system simulations.Key Personnel:Burlingame Approximate Cost:$50,000 Reference:Brian Hickey,(907)762-4440 BRADLEY LAKE HYDROELECTRIC TWO 115 KV TRANSMISSION LINES,STATE OF ALASKA As a subcontractor to Stone &Webster on the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project,D&L was responsible for all aspects of the feasibility and design for two 19-mile 115kV transmission lines from the powerhouse to interconnection with Homer Electric.The scope included a comprehensive feasibility study of transmission alternatives with all aspects of alternative selection including;public input,routing alternatives,and several design considerations such as underground lines.Key Personnel:LaRue and Huffman Reference:Charlie O'Hare,(907)335-6210 BRADLEY LAKE DEFLECTOR STUDY,CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,ANCHORAGE,ALASKA A detailed analysis of the non-linearities in the deflector mechanism for the Bradley Lake Hydro Project.The study documented all the details of the inter-relationship between the needle valve positions and the deflector position in the turbine /governor,especially as they relate to the dynamics of the plant.Key Personnel:Burlingame rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 10 of 16 Reference:Charlie O'Hare,(907)335-6210 BRADLEY GOVERNOR PROJECT,HOMER ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,HOMER,ALASKA This project included the project management and design for a new governor for the 120 MW Bradley Lake project. Constructed in 1991,the project had exhibited periodic instability since commissioning.EPS was charges with finding the cause of the instability,determining the requirements for the new governor to the project and serve as project manager for its design and installation.Following the design,EPS completed a model for the new governor and verified its functionality with system studies.EPS developed and administered on-line testing to confirm the stability and response characteristics of the new governor.EPS served as the testing administrator for system testing,coordinating the interconnected generation for testing and coordinating all testing.EPS served as the technical manager for the project,overseeing the development and installation by the contractor.Key Personnel: Burlingame Estimated Project Cost:$358,000 Reference:Charlie O'Hare,(907)335-6210 BRADLEY LAKE REMEDIAL ACTION CONTROL SYSTEM -DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT,CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION,INC.,ANCHORAGE,ALASKA The Bradley Lake power plant has exhibited oscillations with the power system of as much as 300 MW peak-peak. While in the process of designing a new governor and plant control system,a Remedial Action System ("RAS”)was developed to minimize the oscillations,and the potentially damaging effects of the large swings.A PLC based system was designed that detected scenarios where unit oscillations could occur annunciated the potential problem, and took control action in an attempt to not allow an oscillation to begin.Secondarily,should an oscillation begin and be sustained,the RAS would trip the unit in order to minimize the time it was exposed to the large power swings.Mr. Rogers and Mr.Kudrna developed the control philosophy of the RAS,implemented it in the PLC,installed it in the power plant,and tested and commissioned the system.Key Personnel:Burlingame and Kudrna Reference:Charlie O'Hare,(907)335-6210 HYDRO OPERATIONS PLAN CONSULTING,TERROR LAKE,FOUR DAM POOL POWER AGENCY DTA developed a reservoir-release operations model which maximizes a combined use of hydro and diesel power generation asseis for this Client.The model was derived from a compilation of historic snow-pack,inflow,and generation records combined with diesel generator performance and fuel consumption data that resulted in a month- ahead and week-ahead planning tool.This "tool”has proven to be a very effective guide for the facility operators to minimize diesel generations costs.The full work scope for this project encompassed research,analysis, programming and supplemental training.Key Personnel:Eric Wolfe Estimated Project Cost:$30,000 Reference:Darron Scott,(907)486-7700 ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF TYEE HYDRO-PLANT CAPACITY EXPANSION,FOUR DAM POOL POWER AGENCY |DTA provided the economic evaluation of potential Tyee Lake hydro capacity upgrades resulting from the new Swan- Tyee transmission intertie.Historic and current hydrological forecasts were evaluated against inflow records,and load projections for the Wrangell-Petersburg and Ketchikan systems were analyzed.The resulting inflow and load correlations were used with reservoir optimization to determine capacity upgrade alternatives.Key Personnel:Ken Fonnesbeck and Eric Wolfe. Esiimated Project Cost:$25,000 Reference:Ed Williams,(907)258-2281 6.Quality of Proposal (No response is required)6.Weight:5 (Evaluation Criteria 7,8 &9 are not utilized for this RFP) 10.Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 23 CFR 172.5(e)10,Weight:0 {List each DBE &Subcontractor DBE Certification number and respond to the requirements as stated in Part C.) EPS has a reputation for utilizing disadvantaged business enterprises for our projects.For this contract we will utilize Hoefler &Associates for environmental services,their DBE certification number is 9503002 and we anticipate their participation to be 5%of the total project. tfp-d {February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 11 of 16 11.Geographic Location Reference AS 36.30.270(a)(1)11.Weight:10 EPS's Project Manager's office is located in midtown Anchorage,which Is two minutes from the Authority's office. Our location facilitates ease of communication,convenience and reduced travel costs. tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Farm (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum'1)Page 12 of 16 SECTION 3.CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION FOR ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the following applicable requirements of Alaska Statutes: 1.Alaska Business License (Form 08-070 issued under AS 43.70)at the time designated for opening (i.e.,receipt)of proposals as required by AS 36.30.210(e)for Contractor;and not later than five days after a Notice of Intent to Award as required by AS 36.30.210(a)and AS 36.30.250(a)for all Subcontractors.In accordance with Administrative Manual,Section 81.120,proof of application for an Alaska Business Ilcense will satisfy this requirement.Per AAM 81.120,acceptable evidence that the offeror possesses a valid Alaska business license consists of any one of the following: a.Copy of the Alaska business license. b.Certification on the bid or proposal that the bidder/offeror has a valid Alaska business license number and has written the license number in the space provided on the proposal. A canceled check that demonstrates payment for the Alaska business license fee. A copy of the Alaska business [Icense application with a receipt stamp from the State's business license office. A sworn notarized affidavit that the bldder/offeror applied and paid for the Alaska business license. Other forms of evidence acceptable to the Department of Law. 2.Certificate of Registration for each individual to bein "responsible charge"(AS 08.48.341(14))for Architecture,Engineering or Land Surveying (Form 08-2407 issued under AS 08.48.211)Issued prior to submittal of proposal.Associates,consultants,or specialists under the supervision of a registered Individualin "responsible charge"are exempt from registration requirements (AS 08.48.331).moan3.Certificate of Authorization for Corporate Practice for incorporated Contractors and incorporated Subcontractors for Architecture,Engineering or Land Surveying (Form 08-2407 issued under AS 08.48.241).Corporations offering to provide Architectural, Engineering or Land Surveying services do not need to be registered for such disciplines at the time proposal is submitted provided they obtain corporate registration before contract award (AS 08.48.241). 4.Certificate of Incorporation (Alaska firms)or Certificate of Authorization for Foretgn Firm ("Out-of-State"firms).All corporations,regardless of type of services provided,must have one of the certificates (AS 10.06.218 and other sections of Title 10.06 - Alaska Corporations Code). 5.Current Board of Director's Resolution for incorporated Contractors and incorporated Subcontractors for Architecture, Engineering or Land Surveying {reference AS 08.48.241)which names the person(s)designated in "responsible charge"for each discipline.Such persons shall be licensed in Alaska and shall participate as project staff in the Contract/Subcontracts. 6.All partners in a Partnership to provide Architectural,Engineering,or Land Surveying must be legally registered In Alaska prior to submittal of proposal for at least one of those disciplines (AS 08.48.251)which the Partnership offers. 7.Joint Ventures,regardless of type of services provided,must be licensed/registered In the legal name of the Joint Venture as used in this proposal (AS 43.70.020 and 43.70.110(4)}. 8.Contracts for Architecture,Engineering or Land Surveying may not be awarded to individuals,corporations or partnerships not in compliance,respectively,with the provisions of paragraph 2,3,and 6,above (AS 39.90.100). [For information about licensing,Offerors may contact the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development,Division of Occupational Licensing at P.O.Box 110806,Juneau,AK 99811-0806,or at Telephone (907)465-2550,or at Internet address:http:/Mwww.dced_state.ak.us/occ/buslic.htm.] CERTIFICATION FOR INSURANCE Contractor will ensure that it and all Subcontractors have insurance coverage to effectuate the requirements of DOT&PF Form 25A269, Indemnification and Insurance. FEDERAL ASSURANCES Because this contract is being funded with federal funds by signature on the contract the Contractor agrees and certifies that the Contractor: a)Has the institutional,managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning,management and completion of the project. b)Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States and,if appropriate,the State,through any authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the project;and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum1}Page 13 of 16 c)Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain. d)Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of award and notice to proceed. e)Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-discrimination.These include but are not limited to:(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color or national origin;(b)Title{X of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended (20 U.S.C.§§1681-1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofsex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended (29 U.S.C.§794),whichprohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofhandicaps;(d)the Ago Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended (42 U.S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f}the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)under which Federal assistance is being made;and,(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the project. f}Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328),which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. g)Compliance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24,1965,entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity,”as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13,1967,and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41CFR chapter 60). h)Compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback"Act (18 U.S.C.874)as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3). i}Compliance with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.327-330)assupplementedbyDepartmentofLaborregulations(29 CFR Part 5). j)Compliance with all applicable standards,orders,or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42U.S.C.1857(h)),section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.1368),Executive Order 11738,and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). k)Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,"Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations." )Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency,which are contained in the state energy conservation plan, issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub.L.94-163,89 Stat.871).[53 FR 8048,8087,Mar. 11,1988,as amended at 60 FR 19639,19642,Apr.19,1995]. 'my Retention of all required records for three years after grantees or subgrantees make final paymerits and alt other pendingmattersareclosed. n)Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies governing this project. CERTIFICATION -COST AND PRICING DATA In accordance with AS 36.30.400,any cost and pricing data submitted herewith,or in any future price proposals for the proposed contract,will be accurate,complete and current as of the date submitted and will continue to be accurate and complete during the performance of the contract,if awarded. CERTIFICATION -TRADE RESTRICTIONS AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT The Individual signing this proposal certifies to the best of his or her knowledge that the Contractor and any subcontractors are in compliance with DOT&PF 25A262 Appendix A,General Conditions,Article A25 and Article A26. CERTIFICATION -FOREIGN CONTRACTING By signature on this solicitation,the offeror certifies that all services provided under this contract by the Contractor and all subcontractors shall be performed in the United States.Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the state to reject the bid or proposal as non-responsive,or cancel the contract. tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 14 of 16 CERTIFICATION -FORMER PUBLIC OFFICER Any proposer listing as a member of the proposer's team a current public officer or a former public officer who has left state service within the past two years must submit a sworn statement from that individual that the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act does not prohibit his or her participation in this project.If a proposer fails to submit a required statement,the proposal may be deemed nonresponsive or nonresponsible,and rejected,depending upon the materiality of the Individual's proposed position. The Ethics Act bars a public officer who leaves state service from representing,advising or assisting a person for compensation regarding a matter - that was under consideration by the administrative unit in which the officer served,and in which the officer participated personally and substantially through the exercise of official action, for two years after leaving state service.See AS 39.52.180(a)."Public officer”Includes a state employee,a member of a state board and commission,and a trustee of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trust."Official action*means a recommendation,decision,approval, disapproval,vote,or other similar action or inaction.Possible remedies for violating the bar include penalties against the former public officer and voiding the state grant,contract or lease in which the former public officer is involved. Additionally,former public officers may not disclose or use information acquired in the course of their official duties that could in any way result in a benefit to the former public officers or their families,if the information has not been disseminated to the public or is confidential by law,without appropriate authorization.See AS 39,52.140. Each current or former public officer is responsible for determining whether he or she may serve In the listed capacity on this project without violating the Ethics Act.A form that a former public officer may use to certify their eligibility is attached.Current public officers may seek advice from their designated ethics supervisors concerning the scope and application of the Ethics Act.Former public officers may,In writing,request advice from the Office of the Attorney General,Ethics Attorney concerning the application of the Ethics Act to their participation in this project.It is the responsibility of the individual and the proposer to seek resolution in a timely manner of any question concerning the individual's eligibility. CERTIFICATIONS |certify:that |am a duly authorized representative of the Contractor;that this Submittal accurately represents capabilities of the Contractor and Subcontractors identified herein for providing the services indicated;and,that the requirements of the Certifications on page 2 of this Part D for 1)Alaska Licenses/Registrations,2)Insurance,3)Cost and Pricing Data,and 4)Federal-Aid Contracts exceeding $100,000 -will be complied with in full.These Certifications are material representations of fact upon which reliance will be placed if the proposed contract is awarded.Failure to comply with these Certifications is a fraudulent act.The Authority Is hereby authorized to request any entity identified In this proposal to furnish information deemed necessary to verify the reputation and capabilities of the Contractor and |Subcontractors.This proposal is valid for at least ninety days. Signature .......s!Te B.S.a Date:__10/2/07NAME....cscccceseeeees :Warren Taylor,PE } Title oe eee :Chief Mechanical Engineer Telephone (voice):(907)522-1953 (fax):(907)522-1182 Email Address:wtaylor@epsinc.com Datte:....cccccsccecssses 10/2/07 tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Farm (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 15 of 16 Former Employee's Certification of Eligibility RFP# Under the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act (AS 39.52.140,AS 39.52.180) |am a former employee of the State of Alaska and left state service within the last two years.My last position with the state was [job title]with the [name of state agency and administrative unit].|propose to work on [describe state contract or other matter|on behalf of [name of current employer).This work will not involve any matter (a)that was under consideration by the state administrative unit that |served,and (b)in which |participated personally and substantiallyduringmystateservicethroughtheexerciseofofficialaction("official action"means a recommendation,decision, approval,disapproval,vote,or other similar action or inaction).!am therefore eligible to participate in this [contract or matter]under the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.|also understand that as a former public officer |may not disclose or use information acquired in the course of my official duties that could in any way result in a benefit to me or my family,if the information has not been disseminated to the public,or that is confidential by law,without appropriate authorization. |certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true. Dated:,20__,at ,Alaska. [name of former state employee] STATE OF ALASKA ) )ss. JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) On this day of ,20__,[name of former state employee],whom t know to be the individual described in and who executed this certification,personally appeared before me and acknowledged that [s]he signed thecertificationas[herorhis]free and voluntary act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,|have placed my signature and affixed my official seal. Notary Public in and for Alaska My commission expires: lf no notary or other official (judge,magistrate,U.S.postmaster or municipal clerk)is available,omit the notary certificate and includethefollowingstatementinthetext.A notary or other official empowered to administer oaths is unavailable. rip-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum')Page 16 of 16 PART PROPOSAL FORMTHISFORMMUSTBETHEFIRSTPAGEOFPROPOSAL.Attach criteria responses as explained in Part B -DSubmittalChecklist.No transmittal letter or cover sheet will be used. PROJECT Project Numbers-State/Federal ............:00 :RFP AIDEA-08-007 Project Tithe...esses sseesseteecssssenerenees :AIDEA and AEA Term Agreement for Engineering Services 2007 SECTION 1.OFFEROR (CONTRACTOR) COntractor oo...ec ceecessseenscecernerseeteserenaenersonseaee :_HDR Engineering,Inc. StrSt oes ceccccssessstscnesscecneesscentecntenseenaecsnenssees *_2525 C Street,Suite 305 City,State,Zip cscs'Antchorage,AK 99503 PHONE...coc ceccce cesses ceececcesceecee cesses seeseneeaes 901-644-6000 Fax...907-644-6022 Alaska Business License Number ..............:_106593 (License is a prerequisite to Proposal.) DOT&PF DBE Certification No.(if any).......:_9900009 -McClintock Land Associates,Inc. individual(s)to sign contract......................;_Mark Dalton Tithe(S)osccsscesweeessstussrssssisssnustussensennsees Senior Vice President Email AdGreSS.......0..cccccsessesssessecesseeeesee lark Dalton@hdrine,com Type of business enterprise (check one).....:[X ]Corporation in the state of..:_Alaska [_]Individual {]Partnership []Other(specify) Specify Category you wish to be evaluated for;NOTE:YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE PROPOSAL FOR EACH CATEGORY FOR WHICH YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED. (Check only one box per submission) []B4.2.1 Bulk Fuel Tank Farm &Design and Construction ]8.4.2.2 Rural Power Plant Design and Construction -All phases of Work ]84.2.3 Hydroelectric Project Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]B4.2.4 Non-Railbelt Utility Scale Energy -Wind Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]B4.2.5 Rallbelt Utility Scale Wind Energy ]B4.2.6 Wood and Solid Fuel Fired Project Pre-Design,Design and Construction ]84.2.7 Power Plant Control Systems Upgrades/Modifications ]B4.2.8 Rural Power Transmission and Distribution Lines --Design and Construction Support [X]B4.2.9 Large Power Systems -Intertie and Bradley Repairs and Upgrades []4.2.10 Heavy Civil Design and Construction -AIDEA &AEA Projects []84.2.11 Specialty Services -Estimating []B4.2:12 Specialty Services -Federal Energy Regulatory Commission BEIGE OFoeICS-N/k tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 1 of 12 SECTION 3.CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION FOR ALASKA BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with the following applicable requirements of Alaska Statutes: 1.Alaska Business License (Form 08-070 issued under AS 43.70)at the time designated for opening ((.e.,receipt)of proposals as required by AS 36.30.210(e)for Contractor;and not later than five days after a Notice of Intent to Award as required by AS 36,.30.210(a)and AS 36.30.250(a)for all Subcontractors.In accordance with Administrative Manual,Section 81.120,proof ofapplicationforanAlaskaBusinesslicensewillsatisfythisrequirement.Per AAM 81.120,acceptable evidence that the offeror possesses a valid Alaska business license consists of any one of the following: a,Copy of the Alaska business license. b.Certification on the bid or proposal that the bidder/offeror has a valid Alaska business license number and has written the license number in the space provided on the proposal. A canceled check that demonstrates payment for fhe Alaska business license fee. A copy of the Alaska business license application with a receipt stamp from the State's business license office. A swor notarized affidavit that the bidder/offeror applied and paid for the Alaska business license. Other forms of evidence acceptable to the Department of Law. 2.Certificate of Registration for each individual to bein "responsible charge"(AS 08.48.341(14))for Architecture,Engineering orLandSurveying(Form 08-2407 issued under AS 08.48.211)issued prior to submittal of proposal.Associates,consultants,or specialistsunderthesupervisionofaregisteredindividualin"responsible charge"are exempt from registration requirements (AS 08.48.331).mpao3.Certificate of Authorization for Corporate Practice for incorporated Contractors and incorporated Subcontractors for Architecture,Engineering or Land Surveying (Form 08-2407 issued under AS 08.48.241).Corporations offering to provide Architectural, Engineering or Land Surveying services do not need to be registered for such disciplines at the time proposal is submitted provided they obtain corporate registration before contract award (AS 08.48.241). 4.Certificate of Incorporation (Alaska firms)or Certificate of Authorization for Foreign Firm ('Out-of-State”firms).All corporations,regardless of type of services provided,must have one of the certificates (AS 10.06.218 and other sections of Title 10.06 - Alaska Corporations Code). 5.Current Board of Director's Resolution for incorporated Contractors and incorporated Subcontractors for Architecture, Engineering or Land Surveying (reference AS 08.48.241)which names the person(s)designated in "responsible charge”for each discipline.Such persons shall be licensed in Alaska and shall participate as project staff in the Contract/Subcontracts. 6,All partners in a Partnership to provide Architectural,Engineering,or Land Surveying must be legally registered In Alaska prior to submittal of proposal for at least one of those disciplines (AS 08.48.251)which the Partnership offers. 7.Joint Ventures,regardless of type of services provided,must be licensed/registered in the legal name of the Joint Venture as used tn this proposal (AS 43.70.020 and 43.70.410(4)). 8.Contracts for Architecture,Engineering or Land Surveying may not be awarded to individuals,corporations or partnerships not -in compliance,respectively,with the provisions of paragraph 2,3,and 6,above (AS 39.90.100). [For information about licensing,Offerors may contact the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development,Division of Occupational Licensing at P.O.Box 110806,Juneau,AK 99811-0806,or at Telephone (907)465-2550,or at Internet address:http:/Avww.dced.state.ak.us/occ/buslic.htm.] CERTIFICATION FOR INSURANCE Contractor will ensure that it and all Subcontractors have insurance coverage to effectuate the requirements of DOT&PF Form 25A269, Indemnification and Insurance. FEDERAL ASSURANCES Because this contract is being funded with federal funds by signature on the contract the Contractor agrees and certifies that the Contractor: a)Has the institutional,managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning,management and completion of the project. b)Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States and,if appropriate,the State,through any authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the project;and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum') c)Will establish safeguards fo prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents theappearanceofpersonalororganizationalconflictofinterest,or personal gain. d)Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of award and notice to proceed. e)Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-discrimination.These include but are not limited to:(a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended (20 U.S.C.§§1681-1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended (29 U.S.C.§794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;(d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L.92-255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcoho!abuse or alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; {h)Title Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)under which Federal assistance is being made;and,(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the project.. f}Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (6 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328),which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. g)Compliance with Executive Order 11248 of September 24,1965,entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity,"as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13,1967,and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41CFR chapter 60). h)Compliance with the Copeland **Anti-Kickback"Act (18 U.S.C.874)as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3). i)Compliance with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.327-330)as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). f}}Compliance with all applicable standards,orders,or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.1857(h)},section 508 of the Clean Water Act (83 U.S.C.1368),Executive Order 11738,and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). k)Will cause fo be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,"Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations." 1)Mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency,which are contained in the state energy conservation plan, issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Pub,L.94-163,89 Stat.871).[53 FR 8048,8087,Mar. 11,1988,as amended at 60 FR 19639,19642,Apr.19,1995]. m)Retention of all required records for three years after grantees or subgrantees make final payments and all other pending matters are closed. n)Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies governing this project. CERTIFICATION -COST AND PRICING DATA In accordance with AS 36.30.400,any cost and pricing data submitted herewith,or in any future price proposals for the proposed contract,will be accurate,complete and current as of the date submitted and will continue to be accurate and complete during the performance of the contract,if awarded, CERTIFICATION -TRADE RESTRICTIONS AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT The individual signing this proposal certifies to the best of his or her knowledge that the Contractor and any subcontractors are in compliance with DOT&PF 25A262 Appendix A,General Conditions,Article A25 and Article A26. CERTIFICATION -FOREIGN CONTRACTING By signature on this solicitation,the offeror certifies that all services provided under this contract by the Contractor and allsubcontractorsshallbeperformediintheUnitedStates.Failure to comply with this requirement may cause the state to reject the bid orproposalasnon-responsive,or cancel the contract. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum') CERTIFICATION -FORMER PUBLIC OFFICER Any proposer listing as a member of the proposer's team a current public officer or a former public officer who has left state service within the past two years must submit a sworn statement from that individual that the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act does not prohibit his or her participation in this project.If a proposer fails to submit a required statement,the proposal may be deemed nonresponsive or nonresponsible,and rejected,depending upon the materiality of the individual's proposed position. The Ethics Act bars a public officer who leaves state service from representing,advising or assisting a person for compensationregardingamatter- that was under consideration by the administrative unit in which the officer served,and in which the officer participated personally and substantially through the exercise of official action, for two years after leaving state service.See AS 39.52.180(a)."Public officer”includes a state employee,a member of a state boardandcommission,and a trustee of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trust."Official action”means a recommendation,decision,approval,disapproval,vote,or other similar action or inaction.Possible remedies for violating the bar include penalties against the former public officer and voiding the state grant,contract or lease in which the fonner public officer ts involved. Additionally,former public officers may not disclose or use information acquired in the course of their official duties that could in any way result in a benefit to the former public officers or their families,if the information has not been disseminated to the public or is confidential by law,without appropriate authorization.See AS 39.52.140. Each current or former public officer is responsible for determining whether he or she may serve in the listed capacity on this project without violating the Ethics Act.A form that a former public officer may use to certify their eligibility is attached.Current public officers may seek advice from their designated ethics supervisors concerning the scope and application of the Ethics Act.Former public officers may,in writing,request advice from the Office of the Attorney General,Ethics Attorney concerning the application of the Ethics Act to their participation in this project.It is the responsibility of the individual and the proposer to seek resolution in a timely manner of any question concerning the individual's eligibility. CERTIFICATIONS !certify:that |am a duly authorized representative of the Contractor;that this Submittal accurately represents capabilities of the Contractor and Subcontractors identified herein for providing the services indicated;and,that the requirements of the Certifications on page 2 of this Part D for 1)Alaska Licenses/Registrations,2)Insurance,3)Cost and Pricing Data,and 4)Federal-Aid Contracts exceeding $100,000 -will be complied with in full.These Certifications are material representations of fact upon which reliance will be placed if the proposed contract is awarded.Failure to comply with these Certifications is a fraudulent act.The Authority is hereby authorized to request any entity identified inthisproposalfofurnishinformationdeemednecessarytoverifythereputationandcapabilitiesoftheContractorandSubcontractors.This proposal is valid for at least ninety days. Signature...........:YZ)'«2 :Date:_October 2,2007 Nameé.................2 Mark Dalton Title ..............-......Senior Vice President Telephone (voice):907-644-2000 (fax):907-644-2022 Email Address:Mark.Dalton@hdrinc.com Date:........ccecceerers October 2,2007 tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1) (( SECTION 2.TECHNICAL PRC JSAL FOR Category:__pa29 ta.Power Systems Intertie and Bradley Repairs and Upgrades (Refer to Part C.Evaluation Criteria for response requirements) 1.Objectives and Services 1.Weight:10 Project Understanding.Our team is familiar with the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project from our work on the Standard Technical Information Document (STID).With the number of individuals that were intimately involved with the project from its inception shrinking,the idea of developing a firm with experience and familiarity with the project is an important one.We understand that AIDEA and AEA desire a firm capable of providing all necessary services to support power generation and transmission system projects including site development activities.With our general background knowledge of your project from past work,and our expertise with hydroelectric issues nationwide,we can provide you with the support services you need to continue operating the largest hydroelectric project on the rail belt. Services we can provide include permitting,site design,grading,utility negotiations,and construction observation. Features at the project will need to be analyzed for structural integrity,electrical stability,and circuit analysis,while other services that may be needed include legal counsel,cost estimating,and utility code compliance. We understand there are other firms which have been providing services to you for this project since its completion.If selected,the HDR team will provide services which may not currently be offered by the other firms.Because of our national knowledge and experience in dealing with large power systems,we are able to recommend innovative solutions and/or approaches to persistent problems. Approach to accomplishing the services and meeting the objectives of work requested.The project objectives are to provide design and consulting services required for the continued safe and reliable operation of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Facility and any other large power generation and transmission assets owned by AIDEA and AEA. HDR's focal and national staff will meet the objectives and accomplish the services requested in your RFP.We understand the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project from our work developing the STID for the FERC Part 12 and PFMA reports for this project.To augment this local knowledge,our national experts will assist with any of the different aspects of a project including power generation,electrical systems,hydraulic systems,transmission lines,instrumentation,and power relays. Our work as consulting engineer for the Four Dam Pool Projects has provided us with the experience and contacts to effectively respond to any request that may come from this contract.Services such as runner inspections,cost estimates for construction,feasibility studies on optimization and efficiency of hydraulic infrastructure,and transmission line improvements may be included in this contract.With the broad spectrum of services we offer,our team is ready to provide the assistance required to meet the objectives for this contract. The services we will provide will depend greatly on the project and the level of urgency it requires.Emergency work on a project that supplies the rail belt with 20%of its power requires a rapid response time.We are committed to providing timely solutions based on the demands of the project and task at hand.Other projects may require more long term planning solutions,or may deal with issues that do not immediately affect the power output at the plant;we will approach these projects very differently,gathering all available data and meeting onsite with operators and AIDEA and AEA staff to determine the most effective solution to the issues presented. How would your firm be best able to meet the requirements of the category?HDR team members are experienced in large power systems including substations,transmission lines,distribution systems,power plants,and hydroelectric facilities.Our team provides AIDEA and AEA with an in-depth understanding regarding ALL of these types of projects. HDR's team will provide solutions to each project issue you face with specific direction from ATDEA and AEA on the course of action to take.In short,our company has a extensive range of expertise mixed with a local understanding of the environment.With this combination,we provide you with the ability to begin addressing any multitude of project issues with just one phone cal!to HDR. Opinions regarding the design or contracting considerations that could impact costs.With the national power system experts on our team combined with our local knowledge,we will thoroughly examine all possible solutions and alternatives to each project.HDR strives to provide each client with viable and cost effective alternatives to projects in order to save you money and to create the best possible solution for each project. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum')Page 1 of 12 Items which could impact cost that HDR has familiarity in dealing with include the notion of performing force account construction on certain projects.This type of construction method only works where the level of community resources is high enough to sustain the activities required to build the project.Also,force account can be completed only for certain aspects of the project,such as site /civil development,utilities connections,or transmission line construction.This construction method can prove very beneficial in curbing costs in certain instances and also in promoting a local understanding of the project,and creating a better environment for long term maintenance. Another idea for delivery of individual projects for the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Facility is a design-build approach. This method is something HDR would be comfortable working with you on if there were a clearly defined scope of work for the complete project.This method would save your projects time on the bid section,and presumably money over the course of the design. The exact type of contract and how it is executed depends greatly on the status of the project and whether the project is for an emergency repair or standard maintenance. Concerns,issues,or expectations HDR may have for the Authority to assure success in bringing projects from the concept phase through to construction.We expect open and clear lines of communication from the Authority regarding all phases of project development.As project developments occur,our staff should be informed and on the same page as AIDEA and AEA staff in order to properly address any concern or issue that may develop.Regular meetings either in person or by phone with the project manager will be a necessity in order to keep the lines of communication open and to help successfully coordinate each project task. Method of approach to research problems.Our HDR staff will meet with AIDEA and AEA staff and the project staff as required to fully understand the issues associated with a project.If needed,we will perform project site visits to increase our comprehension of the issues a project is facing.With the issues fully understood,the HDR team will collaborate on all viable solutions available.Our team members have specialized knowledge and many years of experience regarding large power systems issues,and we have resources and connections within HDR and outside our firm throughout the U.S.,which may be accessed to help find solutions to any challenges a project may face. Technical Leadership.Our technical knowledge and leadership throughout the team we have structured for this project is strong.Many of HDR's team members are engineering project managers and/or contract managers and have led numerous large scale projects which have required technical leadership of a team of qualified technical individuals.For your large power system projects our team will collaborate on all issues and our project manager,Todd Bethard,PE,will lead all technical aspects of the project including negotiations,task management,design,construction,upgrades,repairs, and rehabilitations. Concerns,issues,or expectations HDR may have for the Authority to assure success in bringing projects from the concept phase through to construction.We expect open and clear lines of communication from the Authority regarding all phases of project development.As project developments occur,our staff should be informed and on the same page as AIJDEA and AEA staff in order to properly address any concern or issue that may develop. 2.Management 2.Weight:10 Administrative and operational structures used to manage the contract.HDR's growth to become Alaska's most experienced consulting firm is based on one principle:commitment to our clients'projects.Our staff has consistently demonstrated their ability to work closely with clients such as AIDEA,AEA,utilities,and regulatory agencies to develop projects that successfully meet their standards and guidelines. To achieve schedule adherence and high quality work products,HDR has built-in quality assurance and quality controls (QA/QC)to guide every project and task order.HDR's senior specialists,Bob Butera,PE and Mark Dalton will assist project manager Todd Bethard,PE run our QA/QC program.Todd will institute a biweekly project meeting to brief staff on scope,schedule,and budget for each new subtask.A progress report will be prepared monthly.Project staff will be added or removed from the project as workloads dictate.A detailed QA review for each deliverable is part of our office- wide QA program. Overall Responsibility for the Contract.Project manager Todd Bethard,PE,has overall responsibility for managing HDR's team to ensure that all tasks are completed to AIDEA and AEA's satisfaction,are delivered on time and within budget,and are of the highest quality.Mark Dalton will handle all contract matters,including budget review,negotiations, adherence to contract goals,and commitment of staff resources. tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 2 of 12 Direct Responsibility for Different Disciplines.Todd Bethard,PE,(CE-10463)is in responsible charge of Civil Engineering;Grady Stephens,PE,is in responsible charge of Structural Engineering;Steve Shelton,PE,(EE-9826)is in responsible charge of Electrical Engineering;Bill Burgess,PE,from Shannon &Wilson (S&W)is in responsible charge of Geotechnical Engineering;and Steve Stoll,LPS (LS-6726)from McClintock land Associates,Inc.(MLA)is in responsible charge of surveying. Lines of Authority.Our lines of authority are shown in the organizational chart to the right.For AIDEA &AEA Term Agreement for Engineering Services; Large Power Systems -Intertie &Bradley Repairs &Upgrades each task order,project manager Todd HDR Team Organization Bethard,PE,will oversee each AIDEA &AEAassignmentperformedbytheHDRProjectManagerteam.Each HDR team member will work on their associated task(s),7 HDR Proj :M HDR Contract I| . .ye anager |_|ontrac anagerprepareanyneededdeliverable,and Todd Bethard,PE (CE-10463)va Mark DaitonreportresultstoTodd.In turn,Todd will report to the AIDEA and AEA Land Associates (MLA)has 18 staff while Shannon and Wilson (S&W)has Steve Stoll,PLS {ESR} ” Steve Shelton,PE ut _S#ructural Analysis Elecfrical Engineering xpert WitnessProjectManager.vie Stephens,PE "Ave Shelton,PE vate Larson Pf Contractor's work force and (CE-9113)(FE-9826)Design &Cost Estimatingproposedsubcontractors.HDR Waterway Hydraulics Coge Compliance Bob Butera,PE Alaska has over 130 staff available to Bob Butera,PE Scott Hereim PE .. 'et with thi Our proj (CE-9121)[George Waldow Field Inspectionsassistwiththiscontract.Our project Vfodd Bethard,PE team can also draw on the knowledge mergency Repairs Protective Relaying VGeorge WaldowPE and experience of 6,400 HDR staff Todd Bethard,PE V Randy Crellin PE Hydroelectric Technicalnationwide.Subconsultant McClintock jects -(MLA)Dubstation Design Assistance AVioe Moosavi p E tna Control Circuitry Analysis &Design Licensing220staff.V fecotechnicat -(S&W)Vins Swanson,PE (EE-9095)"George Waldow }'% Systems and processes used to |Bill Burgess,FE (C7492)High Voltage | monitor and control project budgets.|Uansmission DesignHDRwillestablishabudgetduringtheWayneBauer72 negotiation stage of the project and discuss the scope and budget with AIDEA and AEA staff.Once the scope and budget are agreed upon and either a contract or notice to proceed (NTP)is issued,the project manager and accounting staff will monitor the set budget and scope on a monthly basis,Projects can also be monitored on a weekly basis,depending on the intensity of the project,to ensure that the project and scope stay within the guidelines of the contract. Recruit and maintain a qualified staff.HDR hires qualified individuals to perform the work that is required of them, and then respects and values each employee.Some of HDR's senior staff has been with the company for more than 30 years.As an employee-owned company,HDR employees have a say in the projects they pursue.This work environmentallowsHDRstafftoworktogetherandenjoytheworktheydo,which benefits our clients.HDR allows employees to change positions within the company or to transfer within the company to other offices.With this mindset,our employees can broaden their knowledge base and transfer into different areas of expertise,while still contributing their professional knowledge to fellow employees.Education also plays an important role at HDR.Most of HDR's employees have a college degree and are evaluated on work ability,dedication,commitment,and professionalism when hired. What Services or Interaction is Required From AIDEA &AEA,other owners,and other contractors who may be involved in the project.We anticipate AIDEA and AEA will provide the following services:be the sole contact point for federal agencies;attend agency and public scoping meetings;provide a timely review of submitted documents;attend progress meetings;supply existing project data;provide conceptual alternative footprints or routes prior to fieldwork;and inform HDR of additional AIDEA and AEA plans that may affect a project.We also anticipate that other owners who may also be involved in the project be forthcoming in any information that is pertinent to the successful completion of any assigned project,and that other contractors who are also involved in the project,work with HDR staff to submit professional work documents,and accurate data and to help develop any required documentation as needed. Location Where Services Will be Performed.This depends greatly on the type of work required.Much of the work will take place in the Anchorage office and on site,but discipline specific work may be completed in the appropriate Hp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 3 of 12 offices within HDR.All deliverables will be routed through the Anchorage office.All management of task items will also be completed in the Anchorage office. Maintenance of Communications Between Project Staff,Contracting Agency,Other Government Agencies,and the Public.HDR team members are linked to each other and to AIDEA and AEA staff by phone,email,and fax.HDR will deliver information to AIDEA's and AEA's office through these means and through visits.Correspondence with the public and agencies concerning this project will be routed through AIDEA and AEA before release.HDR can also help set up project websites,as we have for many other client projects. 3.Proposed Project Staff 3.Weight:35 Please be sure to list key roles in projects,qualifications,and Professional License number Should your project require it,HDR can quickly upsize,downsize,or reassign personnel,equipment,and facilities throughout our large network of offices to meet your project schedule and budget. Todd Bethard,PE,Project Manager,Emergency Repairs,Field Inspections (HDR)[En Todd has 9 years of civil engineering experience and a background in|Job Classification:Professional Civil managing and designing infrastructure projects in urban and rural Alaska.EngineerTodd's focus is on hydroelectric projects,having spent a considerable part ..of his career assisting the hydro operations of the City of King Cove.He Registration:AK (CE-10463)also completed projects for the Bradley plant,including preparing the|References:Gary Hennigh,City of KingStandardTechnicalInformationDocumentfortheFERCPart12/Cove,274-7555;Ed Williams,Four Dam inspection.Pool Power Agency,258-2281;Bryan Carey, ...Alaska Energy Authority 269-3000Hisworkonhydroelectricprojectshasrangedfromprojectmanagementto;material specification and procurement,to design.Todd has also worked|State of Residency:AK on the Pelican Hydroelectric Review,the Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Facility,and the Tazimina Hydroelectric Facility.He also has spent the last five years managing the On-Call Professional Engineering Services Contract of four hydroelectric projects for the Four Dam Pool Power Agency.Todd is experienced in construction management and inspection, and he has performed work on consolidated bulk fuel facilities in the rural communities of Chuathbaluk,Crooked Creek,Red Devil,Hoonah,Port Graham,Larson Bay,and Port Protection. Mark Dalton;Contract Manager (1D) Mark has 21 years of natural resources management,planning,and|Job Classification:Department ManagerpermittingexperienceinAlaska.He has provided numerous project References:Brent Petrie,AVEC,565-5358:feasibility reviews throughout Alaska,ranging from regulatory analyses to Miriam McCulloch DOTSPF 269-0 546:,development site suitability assessments.He has provided contract Mike Smith.Notthern D asty Minerals ;management for the Tazimina River Hydroelectric Project;project 399-2600 ,yn , management for the Reynolds Creek Hydroelectric Project,Fall Creek ;Hydroelectric Project,and Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project,and he|State of Residency:AK was also a team environmental leader for the King Cove Hydroelectric Project for the City of King Cove and the Nyac Hydroelectric Evaluation Project for AEA. tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D-Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum')Page 4 of 12 Grady Stephens,PE,Structural Analysis (HDR) Grady is a senior structural engineer with more than 35 years of experience]Job Classification:Senior Structural in the structural analysis,design,and construction of concrete,masonry,|Engineer steel,and wood structures;pumping and conveyance systems;canals;and Registration:AK (CE-9113)structure rehabilitation.He has performed structural analysis for a wide ;..range of structures in all seismic zones,wind velocities,and snow References:Gary Hennigh,King Cove Cityconditions.His experience includes the evaluation of existing structures for|Manager,274-7555;Brent Petrie,AVEC,rehabilitation and the litigation process.Grady has provided structural|>©5-5358;Nancy Cannington,City ofdesignfortheKingCoveHydroelectricProject,the Tazimina Unalakleet,907-624-3531 Hydroelectric Project,the Unalakleet Solid Waste Project,Alyeska|State of Residency:WA Terminal Tank Foundation,Valdez Pump House Building Replacement, and the Soldotna Water Treatment Facility. TCM OeAeA)| Bob is a civil engineer with 22 years of experience in water resources|Job Classification:Professional Civil engineering,which encompasses hydrology and hydropower.He has been|Engineerinvolvedinallphasesofthesedisciplines-from initial conception and ..design,field data collection,feasibility study,environmental analysis,and Registration:AK (CE-9121)permitting to final design and construction management.Bob has worked|References:Steve Gillette,MOA PM&E,on AIDEA and AEA hydroelectric projects including the Pelican|343-8173;Duane Maney,MOA PM&E,343-Hydroelectric Project,Atka Hydroelectric Project,Waterfall Creek|8221;Marty Oberg,Peninsula Construction,Hydroelectric Project,Old Harbor Hydroelectric Project,Tyee Lake|907-283-4581 Hydroelectric Project,Hoonah Hydroelectric Project,Hydaburg Hydro-|State of Residency:AKelectricProject,Akutan Hydroelectric Project,Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project,Susitna Hydroelectric Project,Grant Lake Hydroelectric Project, Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project,Allison Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nyac Hydroelectric Project,Gustavus Hydroelectric Project for Falls Creek,and the King Cove Hydroelectric Project. Steve Shelton,PE,Electrical Engineer,Substation Design (HDR)[An |Steve is a senior engineer with 30 years of experience in preparing power|Job Classification:Professional Electricalsubstationfacilitydesignwhichincludesphysicallayoutandelectrical]Engineerrelayandcontro!system design,electrical power equipment specifications,'.and construction specifications for many electric utility clients throughout Registration:AK (EE-9826)the U.S.His expertise includes engineering new substation facilities,)Referemces:Steve Brown,Puget Soundadditionstoexistingsubstations,design of transmission voltage shunt|Energy,425-456-2236;Jeff Hickey,Idahocapacitorbanks,and implementation of protective relay and SCADA|Power Co.,208-388-2788;Ed Cromer,Tri-control additions and upgrades to existing facilities.Steve's experience|State G&T Assoc,Electrical Engineeringincludesseveralyearsofprojectmanagementforlargepowerfacility/Manager(Retired 8/07),352-989-4364 orprojectswhichrequiredcoordinationofprojectdesignactivities;}303-547-2111 (cell) coordination of subconsultant activities;coordination of field activities;/State of Residency:MTinterfacingwiththeownerandcontractors;and preparation of reports.His responsibilities also include engineering design,supervising staff for power substation facility design,providing technical design assistance, design QA/QC,as well as project and client management. rip-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum')Page 5 of 12 Scott Hereim has over ten years of experience in power systems related work including the design of overhead transmission lines,overhead and underground distribution lines,distribution substations,and control systems.His experience in transmission line design includes design and project management duties for new construction,line rebuilds,line analysis,and modifications through 230 kV,utilizing PLS-CADD line design software.Design duties include routing,permitting,obtaining easements,line design,material procurement,bid document preparation, structure staking,and construction observation.Scott is familiar with RUS documents,drawings,and procedures,and he has experience in overhead and underground distribution line design including equipment specification,construction specification,material procurement,permitting, obtaining easements,staking,personnel coordination,ROW procurement, and field cbservation.His experience also includes line rebuilds,line extensions,line relocates,and reconductoring. Sree)TTCCSCSCSC™ -SSTCCSTCC*d Job Classification:Professional Electrical Engineer Registration:MT (12507) References:Mike Malone,Luminant,214- 812-8341;Dave Wilcox,Puget Sound Energy,425-456-2569;Clyde Robbe, Northwestern Energy,406-497-3442 State of Residency:MT Randy Crellin is experienced in the design and layout of all electrical components in high voltage and EHV substations and switching yards.He has in-depth experience with protective relaying and protection schemes, supervisory control,and communication systems.His relay protection experience includes protective relay selection and application,preparation of relay settings,and field testing and commissioning of relay systems.His expertise also includes transmission and distribution system design,HVDC line design studies,computer modeling of transmission and distribution standards for overhead and underground applications,material evaluation and forecasting,construction cost estimates,power flow and fault level studies,economic analysis studies,and contract research and documentation. Randy Crellin,PE,Protective Relaying (HDR)[i Job Classification:Professional Electrical Engineer Registration:MN (40237),MT (7409PE), UT (2797388),WI (33934) References:Mike Hennes,Minnkota Power, 701-795-4352;Pratap Mysore,XCEL Energy,612-330-6774;Allen Johnson Bountiful City Light &Power,801-298-6072 State of Residency:MT Ernie is an electrical engineer with 30 years of experience in industrial, municipal,and utility electrical system design.He has designed medium- and low-voltage electrical power distribution,power generation,motor control,instrumentation,computer distributed control,telemetry,and lighting systems.Ernie's career includes FERC licensing,field inspection to determine potential equipment life and generation capacity, hydroelectric plant startup services and construction engineering including plant commissioning.He has worked on AIDEA and AEA hydroelectric projects including the Hydaburg Hydroelectric Project,Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project,and the King Cove Hydroelectric Project.Ernie's Alaskan hydroelectric experience also includes the Black Bear Lake Hydroelectric Project,the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project,and the Job Classification:Professional Electrical Engineer Registration:AK (EE-9095) References:Doug Robertson,King County, 425-820-1703;Gary Hennigh,City of King Cove,274-7555;Rick Andrews,King County,206-296-1432 State of Residency:WA Tazimina Hydroelectric Project. rio-<d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum')Page 6 of 12 Wayne Bauer has over 28 years of experience in power systems related work and specializes in the design and project management of transmission and distribution lines and distribution substations.He has served as the Senior Transmission Project Manager for the Billings branch office for the past 15 years and is responsible for overseeing all transmission design projects.His duties include design,design review,resource allocation,and assuring that services meet the specific needs of each client.His specific project experience includes transmission conductor analysis (mechanical, electrical,and economic);ROW acquisition and day-to-day coordination with owners and contractors;specialized permitting with railroad, highway,federal,and state agencies;design and inspection of overhead and underground distribution lines,transmission lines,and substations; transmission line route selection;and transmission re-rate analysis and complete survey. Wayne Bauer,PE,High Voltage Transmission Design (HDR)[ii Job Classification:Senior Electrical Engineer Registration:MN (24938),MT (5253E), NM (15172),ND (PE4601),SD (6195),WY (9184) References:Randy Kono,Chelan County PUD,509-664-2892 ext.4296;David Alberi, Vigilante Electric Cooperative,406-683- 2327;Ron Dahlinger,Black Hills Power, 605-342-3200 State of Residency:MT John has over 30 years of experience involving dams and hydroelectric projects.He has been involved in all aspects of small hydroelectric facility planning,development,modifications,and repairs.His extensive background includes:FERC dam safety inspections;analyses,design, modification and repair of dams,gates,and spillways;hydropower additions and incremental capacity upgrades.He has also been involved with larger hydro projects including analysis and preliminary design of pumped storage facilities.John excels at finding creative and economical solutions to problems at existing hydro facilities.He is currently involved in the design of a new hydroelectric station for Colorado Springs Utilities and the expansion and updating of Xcel Energy's Dells Project in Wisconsin. John Larson,PE,Expert Witness/Hydroelectric Technical Assistance (HDR)nn Job Classification:Professional Civil Engineer Registration:MN (13999),WI (218145) References:Bill Zawacki,Xcel Energy, 715-836-1136;John Amthor,Detroit Edison, 734-302-8211;Mark Holmberg,Xcel Energy, 612-330-5760 State of Residency:MN Moe Moosavi is a professional Engineer with over 29 years of experience in all phases of project development,including capture,planning, management,design,and construction for civil,hydraulic,structural,and mechanical projects,including concrete,steel,and embankment structures, dams,tunnels,shafts,power plants,pump stations,settling and sand filtration basins,inlet and outlet structures,cofferdams and diversion structures,large gates,hoists,valves,turbine generators,and related mechanical,electrical,instrumentation,and control equipment.Moe has provided his services for many hydroelectrical projects including the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Project for the Four Dam Power Pool Association in Alaska. VENIAM Cece.| Job Classification:Senior Water Resource Engineer Registration:WA (21856) References:Dave Anderson,Seattle City Lights,206-684-3983;Bill Wells,Seattle Public Utility,206-684-0221;Steve Schultz, Evista Corporation,509-495-4008 State of Residency:WA rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum')Page 7 of 12 George Waldow,PE,Field Inspection &Code Compliance,(HDR) Texas,Minnesota,and New York. George is a senior project manager and is experienced in the management, planning,and feasibility studies;technical and economic analyses;design reports;environmental impact assessment;field inspection and code compliance,construction plans and specifications;start-up and testing services;construction management;expert testimony;and various levels of administration.Major project tasks he has been involved in include site development;river basin planning;roads and drainage;industrial facilities;flood control;and all aspects of hydroelectric power development.George has helped to provide project management and design services for the Enron Wind Power Projects in California,Illinois, Job Classification:Professional Civil Engineer Registration:GA (11021),IL (062-040654), TA (10310),MT (8024) References:Douglas Spaulding,Spaulding Associates,(952)544-8133;Brad Bystrom Ford Motor Company,(651)696-0660;John Sands,The Lynx Group,(608)239-4417 State of Residency:MN Include Proposed Subcontractors and subcontractor's staff foundation studies,horizontal!construction (airports,roads,and railroads), harbor projects (docks,bulkheads,breakwaters),retaining structures, infiltration or sedimentation basins,and utilities. Phase J and Phase JI Environmental Site Assessments,underground storage tank site assessments,decommissioning,and closure,risk assessment,and in-situ and ex-situ remediation of contaminated sites. He is experienced at Bill Bargess,PE,Geotechnical,('S&.W) As S&W's geotechnical group leader,Bill has 25 years of experience performing geotechnical engineering services.His experience includes Job Classification:Professional Civil Engineer Registration:AK (CE-7492) References:Mike Krueger,MOA Public Works,343-8153;Harvey Douthit,DOT&PF, 269-0619;Tom Dougherty,DOT&PF,269- 0450 State of Residency:AK Steve Stoll,LPS,Surveying,(MLA) Sleetmute,Stony River,and Takotna. Steve is a licensed Project Surveyor who will perform survey and mapping services for the project.With over 30 years of field and office experience,he has performed field surveys and prepared survey data and drawings for numerous projects for MLA.He has provided surveying under a subcontract jwith Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell (HDL)for the AIDEA and AEA to. perform boundary and site plan surveys for bulk fuel sites in seven Kuskokwim River Villages:Aniak,Chuathbaluk,Crooked Creek,Red Devil Job Classification:Professional Land Surveyor Registration:AK (LS-6726) References:Lenny Landis,AIDEA and AEA,269-4684;John Odden,Chief Geologist,Alaska Gold Company,604- 669-6227 (BC),907-443-5272 (Nome); Scott Hattenburg,HDL,564-2120 State of Residency:AK Technical Resource Support Staff.In recent years,HDR has provide d engineering and construction management services for some of Alaska's most innovative hydroelectric facilities such as the King Cove Hydroelectric project and the Tazimina Hydroelectric Facility.As a national engineering and architecture firm,HDR has more than 6,400 staff available to assist AIDEA and AEA on any design and construction project.HDR locally has more than 130 staff consisting of civil engineers,transportation engineers and planners,environmental scientists,GIS technicians,and various administrative,technical writing,and page layout staff available to assist key project staff with any task. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 8 of 12 4.Workload and Resources 4.Weight:10 Current /Potential Commitments,Projected Workload,and Contracts to all clients.Project manager Todd Bethard is currently managing the Homer Water Treatment Plant which is 95%complete,the Pelican Water Treatment Plant, which is 90%complete;the AWWU C-5-A project,which is 50%complete,and is on call for the Four Dam Power Pool projects,the City of King Cove projects,and for the Tanana Design Assistance Project.Todd has availability to manage this project. With HDR's local support staff of Alaska engineers combined with our national engineers,we have a wide area of support available for all the associated tasks that will be required for this contract.Our key staff,projected workload for each firm,and list of AIDEA and AEA contracts on which proposed staff are working are shown below. List of HDR Contracts wi AIDEA &%Key HDR Key HDR Team Staff Time Potential Time AEA on which Proposed Key Staff Done Staff {including subconsultants)Committed |Available Thru are Working on.thru 12/07 12108 HDR -Rebuild American Database 100%Bethard Todd Bethard,PE 55%50% 2003 Mark Dalton 55%35% HDR -Snow Patrol Ongoing Butera Grady Stephens,PE 45%45% HDR -FERC Part 12 STI Bradley 100%Bethard Bob Butera,PE 60%40% Hydro Steve Shelton,PE 90%15% HDR -O'Brian Creek Hydro 5%Butera Scott Hereim,PE 90%15% HDR-Ouzinkie Hydroelectric Dam 95%Butera Randy Crellin,PE 90%15% Inspection Ernie Swanson,PE 45%45% ;F ;Wayne Bauer,PE 85%15%Projected Workload for %Time Firm HoursEachFirmforAllClientsCommitted|Available/Mo.John Larson,PE 45%40% .Moe Moosayi,PE 45%50%HDR 60%8,320 George Waldow,PE 65%45%S&W 50%a Bill Burgess,PE (S&W)55%50%MLA 50%A40 Steve Stol,LS (MLA)45%45% Adequate Support Personnel,Facilities,and Other Resources.HDR's Alaska staff of more than 130 includes 30 engineers,5 public process specialists,25 planners (including transportation and environmental planners),45 scientists (wetlands,fisheries,biological assessments,water quality,etc.),and specialty staff available to meet your task order schedule.We also have the latest software products for field tasks,such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS)and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)for wetland assessments,hydraulic models such as HEC for flood analysis,and field equipment for hydrology,water quality,fisheries,and wildlife.Our design programs are compatible with MicroStation and AutoCAD 20053. Capabilities for Providing Additional Services Under an Accelerated Schedule,and to Reassign Personnel, Equipment,and Facilities.One of the benefits to being a nationwide engineering firm is that HDR has the depth of civil engineering and construction management staff available to assist our HDR Alaska staff at a moments notice to meet project schedules on any project that AIDEA and AEA may have.With our deep pool of engineers and technical resources,and the flexible nature of our proposed management team,we can structure teams for AIDEA and AEA's task orders of any size and time duration.At your request,we can draw on or scale back personnel whenever required by the contract schedule.When multiple or complex projects require additional staff resources,such as the occurrence with the Knik Arm Crossing Environmental Impact Statement project,HDR has been able to utilize staff from more than 60 offices nationwide to complete all task assignments on a fast-tracked schedule.We will work with you to define the schedule of the project,and then apply the resources necessary to complete the project on time. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revislon1 addendum1)Page 9 of 12 5.Past Performance 5.Weight:20 Similar Contracts.Since 1979,HDR has provided civil design and construction management services on infrastructure projects around the state.These projects range from utility projects like the Tazimina Hydroelectric Project to the design of large transmission line projects for Chugach Electric including the APA to Baxter Lake 230 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line Project.Over the years,our project and contract managers,civil engineers,and permitting staff have worked on some of Alaska's most complex and award-winning projects.Our relevant projects are described below. (Please see attachmentfor additional information on the services we have providedfor Large Power projects.) Project Name:King Cove Hydroelectric lxelaasContact:Gary Hennigh,King Cove City Manager,274-7555 Net Fee:$301,986 Firiis;HDR ocnelll:Key Staff:Todd Bethatd,Mark Dalton;Bob Butera,Grady Stephens,Ernié Swanson Relevance &Success:HDR was the primary consultant from project conception and design to construction management and facility startup for this run-of-the-river facility.Located five miles from town,two miles of new road were designed to access the hydropower facility,which consists of intakes on two tributaries of Delta Creek,2,042 m (6,700 ft)of buried penstock,a powerhouse,a single 800 kW impulse turbine and generator,five miles of buried electric cable,and a supervisory control and data acquisition system for remote monitoring and control.HDR received the American Consulting Council (ACEC)1995 Grand Award for design and construction management of the King Cove hydroelectric project and was chosen from a field of 131 finalists.Since start up,HDR has provided operational assistance for thefacility,including inspection services,electrical upgrades,and new turbine specifications and procurement. Contact:Brentcnt PorigTAVEC!565-5358NetFee:$1,399,087 Firms:HDR Key Staff:Mark Dalton,Bob Butera,Ernie Swanson,.Todd Bethard Relevance &Success:The Tazimina Hydroelectric Project consists of two 425 kW turbine-generators and 6.7 miles of new road and new transmission line.HDR's work on the run-of-river Tazimina Hydroelectric project began in 1993 with preparation of a draft FERC exemption application and initial consultation document for the proposed Tazimina River 850kW hydroelectric project.In addition,HDR conducted a complete environmental review of the hydroelectric project and associated access road and transmission line corridor.Following these tasks,HDR performed preliminary design,final design,permitting,and construction maplagement to build the facility.HDR ultimately secured an exemption from FERC licensing for the project.This run-of-river project has intake,bedload,and ice issues which were addressed by careful modeling and design of the intake structure design.The Tazimina project taught us valuable lessons in the difficulty of constructing a run-of-river intake in arctic conditions.The extreme ice forces in this river damaged the HDPE trash racks,which had to be replaced by steel.This,in turn,complicated the effects of frazil ice problems which were resolved by changing the project operations during extreme cold periods. Project }Name:Dells Hydropower ProjectContact:Bill Zawacki,Hydropower Manager,Xcel Energy,Eau Claire,WI (715)836-1136NetFee:$176,500 Firms:HDR Key Staff:John Larson,George Waldow Relevance &Success:In order to increase production and unit efficiency,Xcel Energy is taking advantage of the benefits provided in the 2005 Energy Bill.HDR developed detailed specifications for upgraded runners and a newturbinegeneratingunitfollowedbydetaileddesignandconstructionsupportservices.In summary,the project upgradesobsoleteequipmentfromtheearly20"century from 8.4 MW to 13.5 MW while reducing the number of installed units from seven to five.Design increased the capacity of Unit 1 from 2 MW to over 3 MW and efficiency from 60 to 87%. Capacity of Units 2 through 5 increased from 1.5 MW to 2.6 MW with a 10%increase in efficiency.With new equipment,fewer units and modern controls,annual operation and maintenance costs will be substantially lower. rfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 254270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1 addendum1)Page 10 of 12 Project Name:APA to Baxter Lake 230 kV Double Circuit Transmission LineContact:Dora Gropp,Chugach Electric Association,Inc.563-7494 Net Fee:$290,000 Firms:HDR Key Staff:Todd Bethard,Wayne Bauer Relevance &Success:HDR was responsible for rebuilding the existing 115 kV transmission line between the Anchorage Substation and Chugach's Baxter Lake Substation.The project is located along Northern Lights Boulevard in Anchorage.This approximately 1.5 mile long line section is part of the Eklutna Hydro Project to Anchorage Transmission line and forms an important link in the Anchorage area transmission network and also serves as backup for the Alaska Rail belt transmission tie.HDR provided the survey,ROW verification and landowner notifications,structure design,foundation design with driven pipe sites,and structure staking for weathering steel mono poles.The transmission line design involved complete detailed design,steel pole specifications,steel pole bid evaluations,line hardware specifications,construction specifications,ROW drawings,permit acquisition,property access plans,driven pipe pole design and specifications,and 795 ACSR conductor design.Construction supervision and inspection services were provided for this project. Project Name:Rocky Reach to Andrew York Monitor 230 kV,Transmission LineContact:Randy Kono,Chelan County PUD ait (509)664-2892 Net Fee:$320,000 Firms:HDR Key Staff:Wayne Bauer Relevance &Success:HDR was responsible for the transmission line routing,survey,ROW support,structure staking, and design engineering for 9 miles of 230 kV transmission line using steel structures consisting of H-frame,guyed three pole and self supporting single pole.A 115 kV transmission circuit was underbuilt on a few structures at the Monitor substation and a 2665 feet Rocky Reach Reservoir crossing was designed.The reservoir crossing span required a special design for 3 1272 54/19 ACSR conductors,1 7/16 EHS static,and 1 96 fiber OPGW.The transmission line design involved complete detailed design,material specifications,construction specifications,steel pole specifications ROW drawings.Drawings and design for construction access roads were also prepared. 6.Quality of Proposal (No response is required)6.Weight:5 (Evaluation Criteria 7,8 &9 are not utilized for this RFP) 10.Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 23 CFR 172.5(e)10.Weight:6 {List each DBE &Subcontractor DBE Certification number and respond to the requirements as stated in Part C.) McClintock Land Associates,Inc.,a DOT&PF-certified DBE (DBE #9900009)will provide surveying services for this project,amounting to less than 5%of the contract amount. 11.Geographic Location Reference AS 36.30.270(a)(1)11.Weight:10 HDR's Project Manager Todd Bethard,PE,is located in HDR's Anchorage office,approximately .5 miles from the AIDEA and AEA office. Thank you for reviewing HDR's proposal.We look forward to providing AIDEA and AEA with large power system services for this term agreement. tfp-d (February 2007)DOT&PF Form 25A270 Part D -Proposal Form (RFP-AIDEA-08-007-Revision1addendum1)Page 11 of 12 Alaska Energy Authority September 16,2011 813 Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage,Alaska 99503 Att:Mr.James Strandberg Subject:Proposal -Kenai Transmission Analysis Dear Mr.Strandberg: Electric Power Systems (EPS)is pleased to present a proposal to the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)to perform a Kenai Transmission Study (Study)of the Railbelt transmission system from Bradley Lake to Chugach's University Substation.The scope of work has been developed as a result of several emails and conversations.Our overview of the scope of work,our cost estimate,and our timeline are described below. Background AEA has requested EPS analyze the Railbelt transmission system from the University substation to Bradley Lake Hydro facility.The evaluation is intended to supplement the _Regional Integrated Resource Plan (RIRP)completed by AEA and will incorporate the latest generation and transmission plans of Railbelt utilities that impact the Kenai transmission system.This study will use the Railbelt PSS/E 2020 seasonal cases approved by the IOC Systems Studies Subcommittee. Several transmission and generation projects have been completed or are under consideration for completion that were not identified in the RIRP.The intent of this study is to update the RIRP transmission system recommendations for the Kenai transmission system incorporating the transmission and generation projects that have either been completed or that will be completed in the near future. Purpose The study will evaluate the operation of the Railbelt Transmission system following the physical additions and operational changes to the Kenai system that have been undertaken since the completion of the RIRP.The evaluation will include losses,capacity restrictions of the Kenai- Anchorage intertie,generation capacity losses to the Anchorage area,energy losses and impacts to spinning reserve. The intent is to evaluate system improvements that can mitigate any adverse impacts of any planned or completed changes,determine budgetary cost estimates for the improvements and determine the economic benefit of any system improvements. AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY PROPOSAL _- 1.Base Case Development EPS will create seasonal bases cases from the |OC approved 2020 seasonal cases for a variety of different export conditions by varying the output of Bradley and Cooper Lake plants.The seasonal cases will be adjusted by adding the known system changes to the base case.In addition to these cases,a large hydro project will be added to the 2020 cases for sensitivity analysis.Generation will be adjusted in all cases to have HEA serve its own loads with Kenai area generation.Export conditions will be created for each of the cases and will be used to determine the transfer capacity of the Kenai tie in both the base case and a case with identified system improvements.A list of the different base case configurations is listed below.It is assumed that the three seasonal load conditions (summer valley,summer peak,winter peak) will be created for each of the different base case configurations. e 2020 seasonal cases -base case transmission system e 2020seasonal cases -Improved transmission system 2.Contingency Analysis EPS will analyze the impact of the Kenai transmission improvements on the Railbelt system and in particular the stability limits of the Kenai and the Anchorage areas.Power flow and transient analysis will be used to verify Railbelt performance during single contingencies,including generator trip and transmission line fault events.Expected transmission faults include the Daves Creek-Seward Transmission line,University-Daves Creek,Bradley-Soldotna,Bradley- Nikiski,Soldotna-Bernice.Expected unit trips include Bradley and the largest unit in the Railbelt. 3.Transfer Capacity Analysis The transfer capacity from the Kenai to Anchorage of the existing system with proposed Kenai area changes will be established using power flow and transient stability simulations for the dispatch and operating cases included in this study. Transmission improvements to increase the transfer capacity of the system will be developed and the differences in transfer capacity between the existing (including planned changes not yet completed)and the improved system will be identified. 4.Energy and Capacity Loss Analysis Losses on the existing system will be evaluated using the seasonal base cases for the existing system.The losses will be a total of all losses measured between the Bradley power plant and the University 115 kV bus.The losses will be calculated in terms of energy losses for the dispatch case as well as a capacity loss of Kenai generation to the Anchorage area. Losses on the improved system will be evaluated under the same loading and dispatch scenarios.EPS will tabulate the differences in energy and capacity losses for the existing and proposed transmission systems. In addition to the losses using identical dispatch scenarios,the capacity and loss benefits of the improved system will be quantified under increased export levels. Sept 12,2011 Page 2 g ,Qitric Pour S,ems AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY PROPOSAL 5.Future Railbelt Upgrades Analysis The impact on the Railbelt with respect to the ability to utilize new regulation sources and largehydroplantswillalsobeanalyzed.Stead state and transient stability analysis will be used todeterminetheimpactsthattheKenaitransmissionimprovementsalongwiththesefuture improvements will have on the Railbelt system. 6.Cost Analysis EPS will determine the costs associated with the improvements identified to increase the Kenai export limit and system improvements.The costs will include construction as well as opportunity costs used to determine the implementation of the construction process with Bradley Lake and Cooper Lake generation. EPS will determine the cost of annual energy losses on the Railbelt generation system on the Kenai.We will work with Railbelt utilities to develop a loss assessment methodology and average cost of energy losses. EPS will estimate the capacity losses to the Anchorage area from the Kenai and will determine the costs of capacity losses for the Central and Northern Railbelt areas.The cost of capacity will utilize the capacity cost of Bradley Lake as a baseline.Similarly,we will use the value of Bradley capacity to estimate the capacity benefits to the northern systems of an improved transmission system. EPS will estimate the cost of lost energy or increased energy costs due to capacity restrictions on the Kenai transmission line.We will assume all utilities will receive a pro-rated share of reductions from their Bradley resource during capacity restrictions.We will work with the Railbelt utilities to establish the annual generation costs due to these transmission restrictions. It is assumed the annual dispatch simulations will be completed by the utilities using their various software programs for annual energy production simulation.We will compare this to an improved system that does not incur any transmission capacity restrictions. EPS will develop cost estimates for each of the proposed transmission systems.The budgetary cost estimates will be completed by October 14,2011.These cost estimates will be reviewed and finalized with the draft report. 7.Report EPS will provide a final report documenting all aspects of this study as described in the tasks above.EPS will provide electronic copies of all of the PSS/E related files,including PSS/E base cases,contingency lists,and script files.The report will be first issued in draft format for AEA comments,and the final report will incorporate the AEA comments. Staffing This study will be conducted by Mr.David Burlingame in our Anchorage office and by Dr.James Cote in our Redmond,WA office.Transmission costs will be completed by Del LaRue and Dora Gropp.Additional staff will be used under our direct supervision to assist in the cost effective and timely completion of the project. Deliverables The deliverables shall include: Sept 12,2011 Page 3 AEA KENAI TRANSMISSION STUDY PROPOSAL 1.Electronic copies of the power flow cases and associated script files conducted in PSS/E format. 2.Cost estimates for all proposed improvements 3.Estimated costs of energy losses,capacity losses,reserve losses,energy production 4.Estimated improvements in energy losses,capacity losses,reserve losses,energy production 5.Presentation of results at AEA offices 6.Awritten draft report.™NCost and Schedule A written final report,incorporating comments from AEA personnel. The study shall be completed based on the following estimated task durations,timeline,staffing hours,and cost. Staff Principal #Task Duration |Completion |Engineer |Engineer Cost Hours Hours 1 |Budgetary Cost Analysis 2 weeks 10/14/11 120 150}$=41,100.00 2 |Base Case Development 2 weeks 10/15/11 80 65]$21,170.00 3 |Contingency Analysis 3 weeks 11/7/11 120 751 $27,750.00 4 |Transfer Capacity Analysis 3 weeks 12/1/11 120 gs5|$29,530.00 5 |Loss Analysis 1 week 12/10/11 65 60]$18,480.00 6 |Future Railbelt Upgrades Analysis 2 weeks 12/24/11 95 85|$26,530.00 7 |Draft Report 2 weeks 1/14/12 100 751 $25,350.00 totals 700 595]$189,910.00 The EPS cost estimate is a Not-to-Exceed cost estimate based on the scope of work as described in this document. If you have any questions,please feel free to give me a call at 907-646-5103 or Jim Cote at 425-296- 5411. Sincerely, David W.Burlingame,P.E. Principal Engineer Sept 12,2011 Page 4