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Develop Prototype Natural-Gas-Fired, Fan-Type Central Furnace(s) with
Reduced NOx Emissions Capable of Meeting the Future Requirements of
Rule 1111
Bidders ConferenceFebruary 26, 2010
RFP #P2010-17
Background
Rule 1111 amended November 6, 2009 NOx limit reduced from 40 to 14 ng/J with
phase-in starting 10/1/14 Subject to technology assessment
Board dedicated $1 million to help manufacturers develop furnaces meeting 14 ng/J
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Purpose of this RFP
Within two years, develop and test prototype natural gas, fan-type central furnace(s) meeting 14 ng/J based on certification procedure in Rule 1111 and applicable safety standards.
The RFP encourages development of high-efficiency products and sharing of intellectual property that results from the project.
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Statement of Work
Task 1 – develop prototype furnace(s) Task 2 – Rule 1111 NOx certification tests Task 3 – safety tests Task 4 – final report
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AQMD Concern with Higher Wobbe Index of Future Gas Supplies
Normal range of Wobbe Index 1330-1340 Future LNG imports may increase WI to as
high as 1385 For some combustion devices, NOx
increases with WI Testing of NOx-vs.-WI would be viewed as
a plus.
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Deliverables
Monthly Status Reports Quarterly Progress reports Task Reports Final Report – draft, final Two-Page Project Summary
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Schedule
Work must be completed by June 30, 2012 including submittal of the final report.
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Expected Bidders
• Furnace manufacturers
• Teams that include furnace manufacturers together with burner manufacturers or research lab’s, etc.
• Bidder must be or include a furnace manufacturer.
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Bid Evaluation Process
Bids will be evaluated by a panel of experts consisting of AQMD staff and outside expert(s).
Each panel member will score the proposals based on a point system.
Proposals will be ranked by average score.
Other factors may be considered.9
Bid Evaluation Criteria Points
Technical Qualifications
- Equipment Design & Manufacture 20 - Testing Capability 10 Technical Approach 20 Efficiency 10 Management Plan 10
70Cost Cost-effectiveness 20 Return of Funds 10
30Additional Points SB, DVBE, Local 15 Intellectual Property Sharing 10
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Technical Points for Efficiency
Maximum of 10 additional points based on average AFUE of products to be developed Proposal(s) with highest: 10 points Proposal(s) with lowest: 0 points Other proposals: intermediate
number of points based on where AFUE stands among all proposals
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Additional Points for Intellectual Property Sharing
Maximum of 10 additional points based on “quality and extent” of IP sharing Proposal(s) with no IP sharing
commitment will receive 0 points. Proposal(s) with best IP sharing will
receive 10 points. Proposal(s) with more restricted IP
sharing will receive an intermediate number of points.
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Possible Types of IP Sharing
Make IP available to public Patent and make IP available at
reasonable license fee Patent, make available at reasonable
license fee, and share royalties with AQMD
Other Proposal must be specific and detailed.
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Cost-Effectiveness Points
Cost Effectiveness will be based on proposed cost divided by the number of significantly different products to be developed. Proposal(s) with best: 10 points Proposal(s) with least: 0 points Other proposals: intermediate number of
points based on where cost effectiveness stands among all proposals
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What Constitutes “Significantly Different” Products
Furnace categories in Rule 1111 Condensing Non-condensing Weatherized Mobile Home
Efficiency: Standard or High Rated heat input – existing models Combination heating/cooling
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Points for Return of Funds
Up to 10 cost points will be based on the percentage of funds to be returned to AQMD based on a successful project outcome.
Percentage can exceed 100% and can be based on sales and/or license royalty fees.
Proposal must be specific and detailed.
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Project Funding
Total funds available = $1,000,000. Funds are expected to be awarded
to the four most highly evaluated bidders, or possibly fewer than four.
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Proposal Organization
Cover Letter signed by authorized representative of proposing firm.
Volume I – Technical (RFP Section VIII) Volume II – Cost (RFP Section VIII) Volume III – Certifications and
Representations (RFP Attachment A) Clearly mark any confidential
information.
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Schedule of Events (2010)
Deadline for questions March 4
Questions and answers posted (http://www.aqmd.gov/rfp/index.html)
March 5
RFP closes (2:00 p.m. PDT) March 23
Winning bids selected for presentation to Board
May 21
Board decision - contract awards June 4
Anticipated contract signing (on or before)
July 1 19
Submitting Your Proposal
Must be received by 2:00 p.m. March 23, 2010 Must be signed by authorized representative Eight (8) copies in sealed envelope Mark upper left-hand corner with Bidder’s name
and address, “RFP #P2010-17” Submit to:
Procurement Unit
South Coast AQMD
21865 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-417820
Contact
Howard Lange, Air Quality Engineer II
Science and Technology Advancement
South Coast AQMD
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
(909) 396-3658, FAX (909) 396-3252
hlange@aqmd.gov
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