The Trinity River Authority of Texas (Authority) is a governmental agency of the State of Texas created by Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 8280-188 and operating pursuant to special and general law. Pursuant to the Professional Services Procurement Act, the Authority hereby issues this “Request for Proposals” (RFP) for the beneficial use of biogas as described herein.
The Authority owns and operates the Central Regional Wastewater System Treatment Plant (“CRWS” and or “Plant”) located at 6500 Singleton Blvd. in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Plant is in the commissioning phase of its Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) project which is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2023. The Authority wishes to optimize energy production from the existing digesters at the Plant. The successful Proposer (“Contractor”) will be required to finance the improvements necessary to do so as described herein and enter into a purchase agreement and lease agreement with the Authority.
The proposed project scope is to build a biogas recovery and processing facility (Project) as set forth in more detail through this request and includes, but is not limited to, digester retrofits and improvements for maximizing biogas production and electrical power generation for the Plant use or export to the grid.
The purpose of this RFP is to identify a high quality and experienced Contractor with expertise in financing, design-build execution, and operation of biogas processing and production facilities, power generation from biogas, anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment processes. Contractor shall clearly define in its proposal its Project approach, including work, supply and proposed contract structure. The Authority is open to consider Contractor recommendations and deviations from the approach described in this RFP. The Contractor shall conduct all of its operations so as not to interfere with the Plant operations and not interfere with the Plant’s ability to comply with its permits or with applicable state or federal laws or regulations.
The successful Contractor will enter into a contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Project. It is expected that the Contractor and the Authority will share in any revenue generated by the Project.
Proposals are due no later than 2:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, September 15, 2023.
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