Service for NERC Compliances 12 05 2025 (2).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

NORTH AMERICA RELIABILITY CORPORATION (NERC) COMPLIANCES

FOR

AMISTAD HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT

12/5/2025

I. Introduction

The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) is a Federal Government Agency and the U.S. component of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), which applies the boundary and water treaties of the United States and Mexico. Our mission is to provide binational solutions to issues that arise during the application of United States-Mexico treaties regarding boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region.

II. Description of Service

This Contractor shall provide a service to comply with current electrical compliances and requirements enforced by North America Reliability Corporation (NERC), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE). Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and management to comply with this Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall review currents electrical one line diagram and electrical protection system for Amistad Hydroelectric Power Plant. The Contractor shall review current electrical compliances required by all agencies mentioned above and monitored by Texas RE.

Moreover, The Contractor shall help with a new mitigation plan milestone (If necessary), review current compliance status, and provide feedback to USIBWC Compliance Committee.

In addition, the Contractor shall develop a plan to comply with all standards required by North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and support IBWC with proper communication (Meetings, documents, etc) with Texas RE. NERC & ERCOT new compliances & standards may require modifications of this SOW to address in the future.

III. Background

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Amistad Hydroelectric Power Plants are located at 670 Texas Spur 349, Del Rio, TX 78840, and to access this Hydroelectric Power Plant, vendors need to cross through the United States Port of Entry and must comply with proper documentation (passports or other) as required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials.

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), U.S. Section is a federal agency that operates two Hydroelectric Power Plants. As a Hydroelectric Power Plant generator owner, USIBWC is required to meet federal and state mandated requirements, including the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Standards and Requirements. USIBWC is registered with NERC as a Generator Owner (GO), and a Generator Operator (GOP). USIBWC does not own/operate any transmission or distribution lines.

IV. Scope

The intent or purpose of this SOW is to ensure USIBWC compliance with Mandatory Standards in accordance with North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This will include coordinating with Amistad Hydroelectric Power Plants personnel for Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) or Rules of Procedure (RoP).

The following actions will be performed by the Contractor:

Immediate Action required, but not limited to the following:

a) Review in conjunction with USIBWC Compliance Committee current Amistad Power Plant Compliance Status with mandatory compliance enforced by Texas RE

b) Provide a feedback and suggestions to USIBWC Compliance Committee about Compliance Status

c) Develop a new Compliance Plan Milestone with target date to be completed.

d) Provide feedback and comments to USIBWC Compliance Committee and finalize the

Compliance Plan.

e) The Amistad Power Plan Compliance Plan shall include the following NERC standards:

i. FAC-008-3 (Facility Rating for Generator Owner): The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance Committee.

ii. PRC-005-1b R1 (Transmission and Generation Protection System Maintenance and

Testing): The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance Committee.

iii. Cybersecurity CIP-002-5 is the NERC standard for the Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber

System Categorization, which requires entities to identify, categorize, and apply cybersecurity controls to BES cyber systems based on their potential impact on the reliability of the grid. This standard involves using criteria to classify systems as high, medium, or low impact, and then applying corresponding security requirements to mitigate cyber threats to the electric system. The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in

iv. Protection and Controls (PRC): These standards cover requirements for protective relays and control systems at generating facilities. The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance Committee. The Key PRC standards relevant to hydro include the following requirements:

a) PRC-019-2: Coordinates generator controls and protection with voltage regulating equipment.

b) PRC-024-2: Requires that generator protective relays are set to keep units connected during defined frequency and voltage deviations.

c) PRC-025-2: Addresses generator relay load ability to prevent unwanted trip.

v. Reliability Standards. The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance Committee. The Key PRC standards relevant to hydro include the following requirements:

vi. BAL-001-2: Governs real power balancing control performance to keep interconnection frequency within defined limits.

vii. BAL-002-3: Outlines requirements for contingency reserve and recovery from a balancing contingency event.

viii. BAL-003-2: Addresses frequency response and frequency bias settings.

ix. VAR-002-4.1: To ensure generators provide reactive support and voltage control, within generating Facility capabilities, to protect equipment and maintain reliable operation of the Interconnection. Verify that there have been no occasions where AVR was not in service.

x. COM-001-3: To establish Interpersonal Communication capabilities necessary to maintain reliability. Each Generator Operator shall have and provide upon request evidence that it has Interpersonal Communication capability with its Balancing

Authority and its Transmission Operator. The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance

xi. PER-006-1: Verify training has been developed and delivered on the operational functionality of Protection Systems and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) that affect the output of the generating Facility.

xii. Update Internal Compliance Program: The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status.

Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in appropriate NERC forms to be reviewed and approved by USIBWC Compliance Committee.

xiii. EOP-012-3 – Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations To address the effects of operating in extreme cold weather by ensuring each Generator Owner has developed and implemented plan(s) to mitigate the reliability impacts of extreme cold weather on its applicable generating units. The Contractor shall review all the requirements and measures that apply to Amistad Hydroelectrical Power Plant and determine status. Also develop final feedback with updated compliance plan in

f) Create and implement a complete CIP-002-5.1 program (Cyber Security Standard) for the NERC requirements by filing all self-certifications and anything related to this requirement and standard.

i. Contractor shall be responsible to create/develop a draft Cyber Security Program to protect Amistad Power Plant based on NERC Requirements.

ii. USIBWC Compliance Committee shall review and provide comments or modifications to this draft program.

iii. Contractor shall be responsible to finalize this program and send it back to USIBWC TRE committee for final approval

iv. Contractor shall be responsible to submit this program using terminology and standards forms required by NERC.

v. Contractor shall be responsible to add any new standard required by NERC to this program.

vi. Contractor shall be responsible to develop any certification required by NERC for both Power Plants

vii. Contractor shall be responsible to provide a pre-audit for both Power Plants to review this program prior to a NERC’s audit.

V. Objective.

The main objective for this Contract is to ensure USIBWC complies with current NERC and ERCOT standards monitored by Texas RE on this region and established a compliance plan which include future compliance requirements as a Generator Owner (GO) and Generator Operator (GOP).

VI. Schedule

The Contractor will give the USIBWC Compliance Committee seven (7) working days to review all forms submitted.

VII. Deliverables

The Contractor shall submit all certifications required by the state of Texas for this type of consultant project and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• The Contractor shall review current Hydro Power Plants NERC Compliance Standards enforced by the Texas RE and develop a recommendation plan to update status on Amistad Power Plant.

• The Contractor shall submit a final compliance plan to USIBWC Compliance Committee for final review and approval.

• The Contractor will provide a monthly status report due the last day of every month addressing status of the Compliance Plan Activity schedule. The status report will include recommendation and conclusions for the USIBWC Compliance Committee to evaluate and approve within 15 days.

• Assisting USIBWC Compliance Committee with internal reviews and/or audits

• Assisting USIBWC Compliance Committee with periodic reporting or self-logging

• Assisting USIBWC Compliance Committee with implementing new or revised standards in advance of the effective date, including developing process/procedures, and ensuring USIBWC has a full understanding of Standards and Requirements.

• Provide guidance to USIBWC Compliance Committee on other NERC, Texas RE, and ERCOT activities as appropriate and requested.

• Provide training to USIBWC personnel on NERC, Texas RE, and ERCOT activities, standards, and guidelines.

Table 1 – Schedule of Deliverables

On-site Project Kick-Off Meeting Within 15 calendar days of NTP

Draft and Final Kick-off Meeting Minutes Within 2 and 4 calendar days of Kick-off Meeting

Draft Work Plan/Project Schedule Within 45 calendar days of NTP

Status Report Last day of every month to start within 30/31 days of NTP

Final Work Plan /Project Schedule Within 10 calendar days of receipt of USIBWC comments on draft report

Draft Report of Activity and Procedure Within 15 calendar days of completion of field work

USIBWC Review and Response to Contractor 7 working days from report receipt

Final Report of Activity and Procedure Within 10 calendar days of receipt of USIBWC comments on draft report

Notice to Proceed (NTP)

VIII. Assumptions

The Contractor shall work closely with Texas RE/ERCOT, USIBWC Compliance Committee, and Amistad Hydroelectric Power Plant management.

IX. Monitoring Progress/Compliance

The Contractor will be available to participate at least once a month in teleconferences, webinars, and meetings to address questions or concerns between TRE and the USIBWC Compliance Committe

The Contractor will be required to meet with the USIBWC Compliance Committee on a quarterly basis or as needed.

X. Other A SITE VISIT IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF AN OFFEROR’S QUOTE. A site visit may be scheduled by contacting Evelio Siller at 830-469-3515 or evelio.siller@ibwc.gov

The technical point of contact for this project while working at the Amistad facility is Juan Escobar at 830—774-5519 or juan.escobar@ibwc.gov The Technical POC may coordinate site visits, meetings, delivery, and pick up of items or equipment at the work site.

The back up technical point of contact for this project would be Edi Delgado at 956-363-0119 or edi.delgado@ibwc.gov The Technical POC may coordinate site visits, meetings, delivery, and pick up of items or equipment at the work site.

mailto:evelio.siller@ibwc.gov mailto:juan.escobar@ibwc.gov mailto:edi.delgado@ibwc.gov

Non-Disclosure All aspects of this work are considered property of the Government. The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document), pertaining to any part of his contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval.

Pricing The Contractor shall provide a detailed estimated cost for the work required with this Statement of Work.

Salaries and Benefits The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall comply with all U.S. Department of Labor requirements and labor wage determinations.

XI. USIBWC Payment Processing

a) The Contractor shall submit invoices via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. Further information on IPP will be provided at time of award.

b) The invoice for this Contract shall not be combined with any other work or other Contracts; it shall be for this Contract only.

USIBWC Payment Processing

A. The Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice pursuant to FAR 5.212-4(g) to be processed via the IPP system at www.ipp.gov. B. A copy of the invoice shall be emailed to the CO and COR concurrently.

C. The invoice for this Contract shall not be combined with any other work or other Contracts; it shall be for this Contract only.

END OF SOW