Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) for Ames Municipal Energy Center

The City of Ames is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to design, engineer, procure, fabricate, assemble, factory test, pack, ship delivery duty paid (DDP) to jobsite, assemble, and set on prepared foundations of three (3) RICE engines for the Electric Services Department. The RICE engines will be dual fuel capable (Natural Gas and Fuel Oil) and will be designed to meet specific performance requirements. The project includes optional scopes of work, such as RICE lubricating oil storage, maintenance, and forwarding system, exhaust gas ducting, silencer, and stack support steel, among others. The proposal should include completed proposal pricing pages, completed proposal data pages, and other required information. Some key points to consider: • The proposal should include a preliminary master document list and a preliminary level II project schedule. • The supplier shall provide warranty coverage while the LTSA is in place. • The City of Ames reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. • The contract will be signed by the City of Ames. • The project is expected to be completed within 30 years. • The City of Ames will provide a General Arrangement drawing later by addendum. • The supplier shall provide technical field assistance during the warranty period. • The supplier shall provide training at the station, including operations and maintenance training courses. • The supplier shall provide spare parts for erection, commissioning, start-up, and testing, prior to commercial operation. • The supplier shall provide testing and commissioning, including factory tests and site testing.