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 used to generate electricity for the bulk electrical system. The project includes the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, factory testing, packing, shipment, delivery, assembly, and set on prepared foundations of the RICE engines. The supplier will also be responsible for providing technical field assistance, training, and spare parts. The project is expected to last for 30 years. Key considerations for this project include performance characteristics, emissions and noise, project schedule, included scope, testing and commissioning, maintenance requirements and training, technical field assistance, customer base and status of technology offered, and total cost. • The RICE engines will be capable of producing 18-20MW electric. • The engines will be designed to combust both gaseous (natural gas) and liquid (diesel) fuels. • The supplier will be responsible for providing a warranty for the RICE engines. • 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, and steel structures, platforms, and stairs for SCR system. • The supplier will be required to provide spare parts for erection, commissioning, start-up and testing, prior to commercial operation, as well as for the period of 2 years following completion of the facility. • The supplier will also be required to provide training for operations and maintenance personnel.