RFP_SUB-2025-10011 Amendment 1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

Request for Proposal for Modification No. RFP_SUB-2025-10011

Amendment No. 01

Date: 1/24/2025

ISSUED BY:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden, CO 80401

PROJECT NAME: Integrated Biorefinery Facility North High Bay Revitalization Custom Equipment

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers

[ ] is not extended. [x ] is extended to 2/21/2025 5PM Mountain Time

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

REMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

Subcontract Administrator: Todd Labosky

The purpose of this Amendment is to document questions and answers provided on the above-mentioned Request for Proposal (RFP) and to extend the proposal due date.

Part A – Questions/Answers

Question 1: Who will be responsible for the erection and utility installation of the equipment? Can we exclude the assessment and upgrade of utility systems to support the equipment?

Response 1: NREL is currently in the midst of a project to renovate the pilot plant facility this equipment will be installed within. NREL will be responsible for erection and utility installation. Offerors should exclude the assessment of the utility systems as NREL is ensuring that the utilities can support the FEL-1 packages.

Question 2: It is atypical for pricing to be generated only based on FEL-1 level documentation, only high-level estimates (+/- 50%) can be expected. We assume that as the scope becomes clearer and as vendor and device preferences are defined, the estimate could shift significantly. If more accurate pricing is required, then more time is required to reach out to specialty vendors (e.g. Wiped Film Evap Vendor.)

Response 2: Based off the FEL 1 Engineering provided, the NREL Team believes the design information is sufficient to produce a base estimate with Offeror’s providing their list of assumptions. During the contract negotiation timeframe, adjustments will be made as scope is finalized with the selected Offeror. During the detailed engineering after contract finalization, it is expected for change orders/subcontract modifications to reflect changes or refinement in scope.

Question 3: Will the catalyst materials be specified and procured by NREL or will procurement of catalyst be expected in this scope of work? Estimating catalyst costs would require additional information and engineering.

Response 3: NREL will work to procure catalyst. The distillation columns need to be supplied with the smallest random packing available and included within the proposal.

Question 4: The RFP identifies that the project will be designed to a fixed budget. Will NREL be responsible for prioritizing equipment skids for procurement?

Response 4: NREL will prioritize which skids will be engineered and constructed based on the proposals/quotes received per unit.

Question 5: We would also request an extension to the proposal due date of 2-3 additional weeks, and if some of the answers above require more investigation, more time will be requested.

Response 5: NREL will accommodate an extension to the proposal date by 2 weeks. New proposal deadline: 5pm Mountain Time on February 21, 2025.

Part B – Revisions and Acknowledgement and Acceptance

1. The Due Date for receipt of proposals is extended to 2/21/2025

2. Proposal Cover letters must include acknowledgement of receipt of Amendment 01 to RFP No. SUB-2025-

10011

Attachments: RFP Package 2.0