Description
The Interior Energy Project (IEP) RFP seeks a private partner (or consortium) to design, finance, permit, construct, and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Cook Inlet, Alaska, with an initial capacity of 200,000 gal/day and expansion potential to 400,000 gal/day. The selected partner must provide a fully integrated solution—including supply‑chain planning, commercial sales‑purchase agreements, financing structures (leveraging up to $275 million of AIDEA‑backed financing), and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and operational plans. The solicitation emphasizes low‑cost energy delivery to Interior Alaska, rapid project execution (performance start slated for January 2016), and compliance with Alaska licensing and certification requirements. The procurement process involves a two‑step evaluation, with up to four proposals advancing to a final‑offer stage, followed by Board approval. No vendor has yet been awarded the contract.
• Scope: Full‑system LNG plant (design, build, finance, operate) – optional propane or pipeline alternatives also acceptable.
• Funding: Up to $275 M in state‑backed loans, bonds, and equity (no fixed contract price).
• Timeline: Proposal deadline 3 Aug 2015; work to commence Jan 2016.
• Requirements: Alaska business license, corporate certifications, insurance, and cost‑data certifications.