Natural Gas Interconnect / Firm Transportation RFP - Hallsville
American Electric Power Service Corporation (“AEPSC” or “Company”), as agent for Southwestern Electric Power Company (“SWEPCO”), is soliciting proposals to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated facilities to the Hallsville Natural Gas Project (“Plant”) located in Hallsville, Texas. These facilities will be utilized to supply the Plant with natural gas as the primary fuel source.
It is the Company’s objective to obtain a reliable supply of natural gas for the project beginning on its Commercial Operation Date (“COD”) estimated to be December 1, 2027. Fuel for testing must be available at the Plant site prior to the COD. All construction and/or interconnection activities should be completed with sufficient time to provide intermittent startup and fuel for testing beginning approximately August 1, 2027.
Below is a tentative schedule for the RFP process. Notification to bidders will occur if changes to the schedule are required.
Schedule
Issue Draft RFP: September 19, 2024
Notice to AEPSC of Intent to Bid: October 2, 2024
Submission of Credit Requirements: October 2, 2024
Issue Final RFP: October 16, 2024
Submission of Bids: November 20, 2024
Clarification of Bids: November 20, 2024 – January 10, 2025
Bid Selection: January 15, 2025
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