Land or Barge-Based Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture & Treatment Systems: In-Use Demonstration at the San Pedro Bay Ports

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1 Land or Barge-Based Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture & Treatment Systems: In-Use Demonstration at the San Pedro Bay Ports REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THE PORT OF LONG BEACH AND PORT OF LOS ANGELES CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM DECEMBER 5, 2017

2 DATE: December 5, 2017 TO: SUBJECT: Technology Vendors Request for Proposals for the Demonstration of Land or Barge-Based Ocean Going Vessel At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture & Treatment Systems at the San Pedro Bay Ports The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles request the submittal of proposals by noncontainer terminal operators or qualified vendors of technologies that have been demonstrated to significantly reduce exhaust gas emissions from ocean-going vessel engines. This Request for Proposals (RFP) specifically seeks proposals for the in-use demonstration of land or barge-based exhaust emission capture and treatment systems that can be used to reduce OGV auxiliary engine and potentially boiler exhaust emissions while the vessel is at-berth at the Ports. The emission reduction systems sought for demonstration are intended as an alternative to cold ironing (i.e., shore power or Alternative Marine Power (AMP ) for vessels not covered under the California Air Resources Board (CARB) shore power regulation. The Ports 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update establishes a strategy to develop programs to control at-berth emissions from non-regulated vessels in advance of state regulation and at utilization rates higher than those proposed by CARB. The types of OGVs from which these emission reductions are sought include, but are not limited to, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO), auto carriers, and tanker vessels. The selection of one or more candidate at-berth emission capture systems for demonstration at the Ports will be performed in accordance with the RFP process described herein. This is a competitive procurement. Vendors of exhaust gas emission reduction technologies and systems that meet the RFP technical and programmatic requirements are encouraged to submit a Proposal in accordance with the RFP guidelines. Proposals must be received no later than February 27, Proposal preparation guidelines and submittal instructions are included in this RFP, along with a staff point of contact should you have questions or need additional clarification. On behalf of the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, thank you for your participation in this important clean air demonstration program. ii

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION SOLICITATION OVERVIEW Available Funding RFP Timeline Marine Terminal/Ocean Going Vessel Demonstration Partner Testing and In-Use Demonstration Schedule OGV CHARACTERIZATION AT-BERTH EMISSIONS REDUCTION SYSTEM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum Emission Reduction Effectiveness Targeted Pollutants Additional Targeted Pollutants Emission Capture System Interface with Ocean Going Vessel Physical Modifications Undue Modifications to Normal OGV Hotelling At-berth Emission Capture System Installation Location Environmental Permits Barge-Based Emission Capture Systems - US Coast Guard Approval Wastewater Discharge Quality Ammonia Slip Utilities AT-BERTH EMISSIONS REDUCTION SYSTEM FULL SCALE TESTING & IN-USE DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENTS Test Plan Site Preparation Emission Reduction System Transport & Assembly.. 9 iii

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 6.4 Emissions Capture and Reduction System Checkout & Calibration Emissions Capture System Full Scale Testing on OGV Assessment of Emissions Capture & Treatment Effectiveness In-Use Demonstration Disassembly & Dock Restoration Documentation & Reporting Documentation from CARB Acknowledging Emission Reduction Potential of the At-Berth Emissions Reduction System PROPOSAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES Proposal Format Requirements/Page Limit Cover Page Contact and Grant Experience Information At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture & Treatment System: System Design & Configuration Description Scientific Basis for the Proposed Emissions Treatment Technology Vessel Interface Exhaust Emissions Capture Strategy Port Berth Infrastructure Requirements Waste Generation and Disposal Emission Reduction Capability Emission Reductions from Non-Regulated OGVs System Capabilities for Regulated Vessels Ammonia Slip CARB Certification or Verification Project Schedule Requirements Cost Estimate Estimated Cost to Conduct Full Scale Testing and In-Use Demonstration at the Ports Project Co-funding Business Case Assessment & Commercialization Plan 16 iv

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED Estimate Costs for the Proposed At-Berth Emissions Reduction System When Fully Commercialized Issues Impeding Commercialization and Recommendations for Mitigation or Eliminating Perceived Barriers City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission (CEC) Form PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSAL EVALUATION Evaluation Process Evaluation Criteria Board of Harbor Commissioners Review Contracting with the Ports QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RFP PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE Appendix A OGV CHARACTERIZATION Appendix B PROPOSER CONTACT INFORMATION Appendix C GRANT EXPERIENCE INFORMATION Appendix D CITY OF LOS ANGELES ETHICS COMMISSION (CEC) FORM Appendix E CITY OF LOS ANGELES STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS v

6 1.0 BACKGROUND In June 2017, City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and City of Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia signed a joint declaration that sets ambitious air pollution reduction goals for the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach under the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update. The mayors affirmed that the CAAP includes new investments in clean technology, including expanding at-berth emission reductions. The CAAP Update specifically targets emission reductions from ocean going vessels (OGV) that are not subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Shore Power for Ocean-Going Vessels Regulation 1. The purpose of the CARB regulation is to reduce at-berth emissions and associated health impacts from diesel-fueled auxiliary engines onboard container, cruise and reefer ships docked at California ports, through the use of shore power or some alternative compliance strategy. Other OGV categories, including tankers, vehicle carriers, and bulk and general cargo ships, are not currently affected by the CARB regulation; however, CARB is currently exploring ways to amend the at-berth regulation to get up to 100% at-berth emission reductions by To stimulate the identification, demonstration, and validation of technologies that can achieve at-berth emission reductions from non-regulated OGVs beyond current State regulation, the Ports have set aside $1,000,000 in funding from the CAAP Technology Advancement Program (TAP) and seek submittal of proposals in accordance with the RFP process described herein. The goals are to fund one or more projects that can: Achieve meaningful reductions in non-regulated OGV air pollutant emissions while atberth, with emphasis on reductions in NOx, SOx, and total particulate matter along with potential co-benefits in reducing GHGs; Obtain an Executive Order (i.e., certification or verified emission reduction level) from the California Air Resources Board; and Present a business case on how the technology will be commercialized once successfully demonstrated. The following Sections describe project and applicant eligibility requirements, allowable costs and match funding requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, and proposal submittal instructions. Proposers are advised to review the TAP Guidelines for Proposals for additional

7 information regarding the proposal evaluation criteria definitions and evaluation process: INTRODUCTION This RFP requests the submittal of proposals to conduct full scale testing and in-use demonstration of exhaust gas emissions capture and treatment technologies and systems (i.e., emissions reduction systems ) capable of significantly reducing sulfur oxides (SOx), total particulate matter (PM), and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from auxiliary engines on nonregulated OGVs. For the purpose of this RFP, auxiliary engines are defined as an engine on an ocean-going vessel designed primarily to provide power for uses other than propulsion. This RFP is exclusively seeking proposals of technologies that are off-vessel (i.e. land or bargebased), that do not require any significant retrofits or modifications to the vessels themselves. Proposers under this RFP should focus on their emission reduction system s capabilities in treating OGV auxiliary engine exhaust emissions from tankers, vehicle carriers, or bulk and general cargo ships. Proposers should also identify if their technology has the inherent capability and capacity, or can be scaled-up, to meet the requirements for reducing at-berth emissions from other vessel types, including container vessels, which have greater at-berth power demands and exhaust gas flow rates. Proposers are also requested to discuss their system s capabilities in treating at-berth OGV boiler emissions, if applicable. Proposers to this RFP are asked to present their system s capabilities for reducing OGV boiler emission reductions in terms of incremental requirements for their proposed technology solution, if any, including impacts on system design, size, power requirements, effluent discharge, system capital cost, operations costs, etc. This will be discussed further in Section 4 of this RFP. Who Should Respond to this Request for Proposals? Vendors of exhaust gas emission reduction systems that can be readily adapted for use in a land or barge-based at-berth OGV application are encouraged to review the RFP requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, developers and manufacturers of industrial exhaust gas scrubbing systems, marine exhaust gas scrubbing systems, diesel emission control devices, selective catalytic reduction systems, etc. Operators of non-container terminals in the San Pedro Bay Ports that can develop an emission reduction system for at-berth OGV applications. Operators may work with one or more technology developers

8 Is the Proposed Emission Reduction System Required to be Commercially Available? No. The Ports understand that many of the emissions reduction systems submitted in response to this RFP will be based upon emission reduction technologies used in other industrial applications but not currently available for maritime use. However, it is important to stress that proposals submitted under this RFP must demonstrate a high level of technical maturity and be capable of being configured for full-scale testing and inuse demonstration on an OGV at the Ports. Respondents are required to provide detailed technical and programmatic data as they pertain to adapting the proposed emission reduction system to an at-berth exhaust emissions capture and treatment application. What will be the Result of this Request for Proposals? Depending on the merits of the proposals received, the following are potential outcomes of this Request for Proposals: The Ports will evaluate, score, and rank proposals in accordance with the evaluation and selection criteria specified in this RFP. One or more top ranked proposals may be selected to enter into a contract with the Ports for the purpose of conducting a fullscale test and in-use demonstration on an OGV(s). The Ports may determine that no proposals received in response to this RFP possess the necessary technical and programmatic attributes to warrant full scale testing and demonstration at this time. In this case, no further action will be taken. The Ports retain sole authority for determining the merits of any proposal submitted under this RFP. What is the Anticipated Use of the At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture and Treatment Systems following Successful In-Use Demonstration? Assuming an at-berth emission capture system successfully completes the full scale testing and in-use demonstration sponsored under this RFP, the system will be adequately tested to: 1) verify the emission reductions that can be achieved through use of the system, 2) understand how the operation of the technology can be integrated into terminal operations, and 3) better understand the costs associated with purchase and use of the technology. Following the demonstration, the vendor or operator would be in a position to market their system or services to tenants at the Ports. It is important to - 3 -

9 understand the Ports role following completion of the level of effort sponsored under this solicitation: The Ports cannot mandate that any tenant pursue the acquisition, installation, or retention of services of an at-berth emission capture system. The Ports will ensure that tenants are aware of the availability of the systems or services and corroborate test and in-use demonstration results if successfully completed. The Ports cannot guarantee the availability of incentive funding from any source to co-fund the future acquisition of an OGV at-berth emission capture system. The business case or future marketability of a vendor s emission reduction system should not be reliant or contingent upon the availability of public money. In the event incentive funding is available to offset the cost of system acquisition, the Ports will support the proposer in pursuing incentive funding. The acquisition or lease of OGV at-berth emissions capture systems or services will be based upon an agreement between the Port tenant and the proposer or manufacturer. The Ports do not intend to be a party to any future agreement between a proposer and a Port tenant. Proposers who wish to submit questions regarding this RFP must do so by Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Please send questions via to Tanisha Herr at therr@portla.org. Questions received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be answered. The Ports will answer all questions received by the deadline and will post them online at: The Ports anticipate posting answers to submitted questions by January 23, SOLICITATION OVERVIEW 3.1 Available Funding The Ports have set aside $1,000,000 in TAP funding to demonstrate one or more OGV at-berth emissions capture systems. NOTE THAT MATCH FUNDING IS A TAP REQUIREMENT. TAP will fund up to 50% of a project s total cost. The proposer must contribute a minimum of 50% of the total project cost. Of the proposer s minimum 50% cost share, a minimum of 10% must be in the form of a cash contribution to the project. All project costs, including Match Funding, must be tracked and documented in accordance with contract requirements. Proposers that offer substantial co-funding to leverage the Ports investment will be considered more favorably during project evaluation and scoring as discussed in Section 9 of this RFP

10 3.2 RFP Timeline Proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be received no later than 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, Evaluation of proposals received under this RFP will be conducted in accordance with the following timeline: Table 3.2-1: Timeline for At-Berth Emission Reduction System RFP Milestone Anticipated Date Ports release RFP December 5, 2017 Deadline to submit questions via January 9, 2017 Post answers to questions online By January 23, 2018 Deadline for submittal of proposals February 27, 2018 Ports staff and Technical Advisory Committee review proposals Ports staff recommend proposed project(s) to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for funding consideration and finalize funding contract for demonstration project(s) and receive final approval from the Board (tentative) March - May 2018 June - August 2018 Project(s) begin (tentative) September Marine Terminal/Ocean Going Vessel Demonstration Partner Essential to the demonstration of at-berth emission reduction systems is a marine terminal partner with access to a representative OGV(s). Note that proposers under this RFP are not required to identify a marine terminal/ogv demonstration partner as an element of their proposal. However, proposers without a partner who are applying to demonstrate land-based technology will receive only conditional approval and will have four (4) months to find a partner. If the proposer cannot find a partner within four (4) months, the Ports will move to award a contract to the next highest-scoring proposal. Proposers who are able to secure a demonstration partner, including a marine terminal and nonregulated OGV operator, are encouraged to do so and submit documentation of the project partnership as an element of their proposal. Proposers who submit signed letters of commitment, memorandum of agreement, or other documentation attesting to the willingness - 5 -

11 of a Port tenant or OGV operator to participate in a port-sponsored, at-berth demonstration project as proposed by the Proposer will be considered more favorably during project evaluation and scoring as discussed in Section 9 of this RFP. 3.4 Testing and In-Use Demonstration Schedule The Ports have not established specific schedule requirements for the testing and in-use demonstration of an at-berth emissions reduction system, as the demonstration schedule must take into account the operational constraints of the marine terminal partner and the availability of a representative non-regulated OGV. The demonstration must occur in the Port of Long Beach or Port of Los Angeles. When preparing a response to this RFP, proposers should provide schedule information that details the milestones and timelines required to complete the development, fabrication, onsite assembly, and initial testing of their proposed emissions reduction system. The schedule information should be prepared from the perspective of the earliest date the proposed system could be available for full-scale testing and in-use demonstration on an OGV, using contract Authority to Proceed (ATP) as the initial timeline benchmark. The preparation and presentation of proposal schedule information is discussed further in Section 7 of this RFP. 4.0 OGV CHARACTERIZATION OGV characterization information is provided to assist proposers in designing and configuring their OGV exhaust emissions capture and treatment systems for demonstration at the Ports in Appendix A. Please note that this information is generic and may not encompass all potential OGV configurations, auxiliary power ratings, or gas flow rates. 5.0 AT-BERTH EMISSIONS REDUCTION SYSTEM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The following are the minimum Technical Requirements that must be satisfied by all OGV atberth emission reduction systems proposed for demonstration in response to this RFP. Systems that exceed these minimum requirements will score higher. Projects not meeting the minimum requirements will not be further evaluated Minimum Emission Reduction Effectiveness Cold Ironing, also known as shore power, achieves an approximately 90% emission reduction from OGV auxiliary engines hotelling at berth. For the purpose of conducting an at-berth emissions reduction in-use demonstration, the Ports expect a minimum requirement of achieving - 6 -

12 at least 90% of the emission reductions achieved by cold ironing; i.e., the minimum requirement for at-berth emissions reduction systems is an 81% reduction in OGV auxiliary engine emissions (90% of 90% = 81%). Systems that achieve higher levels of emission reductions will receive more points. Please note that the 81% or greater emission reduction requirement is above and beyond emission reductions achieved through the use of low sulfur marine fuels. Any emission reductions from OGV boilers achieved through the use of at-berth emissions reduction systems is surplus to the > 81% requirement. 5.2 Targeted Pollutants The 81% or greater emission reduction requirement applies to the following criteria air pollutants: Total Particulate Matter (PM) Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Sulfur Oxides (SOx) For the purpose of conducting an at-berth emissions reduction demonstration, only candidate emission reduction systems designed to reduce all targeted pollutants (PM, NOx, and SOx) will be considered for evaluation and potential in-use demonstration. At-berth emission capture systems that do not address all targeted pollutants or cannot demonstrate a high probability of achieving 81% reduction for all targeted pollutants are not sought under this RFP and will not be considered for in-use demonstration at the Ports. 5.3 Additional Targeted Pollutants Emission reductions are also sought from additional criteria air pollutants, including carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Reduction in these criteria pollutants, while beneficial and desired by the Ports, are less critical as compared to the primary criteria pollutants PM, NOx, and SOx. In addition, greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), etc. are not included within the 81% at-berth emissions reduction requirement. However, reductions in GHG are highly sought by the Ports; thus, proposers under this RFP should highlight their technology s capabilities as they pertain to the reduction of CO, VOCs, and GHGs

13 5.4 Emission Capture System Interface with Ocean Going Vessel At-berth emission capture systems must not require any physical modification, alteration, or retrofit to any OGV At-berth emission capture systems should not require undue modifications to normal OGV hotelling operations or procedures. 5.5 At-berth Emission Capture System Installation Location OGV at-berth emission capture systems proposed under this solicitation must be located offvessel. Emission capture systems may, however, be designed for installation in a permanent, semi-mobile, or mobile configuration affixed to the pier (dockside installation) or affixed to a barge (barge-side installation). 5.6 Environmental Permits Proposers are required to be cognizant of, and comply with, all environmental rules and regulations at the Ports as well as those enforced by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). This includes, but is not limited to, acquiring any and all necessary permits for the proposed demonstration, such as a Harbor Development Permit (HDP). 5.7 Barge-Based Emission Capture Systems U.S. Coast Guard Approval Proposers of at-berth emission reduction systems designed for installation and operation on a barge must secure all necessary approvals and permits from the US Coast Guard prior to system deployment. 5.8 Wastewater Discharge Quality Proposers of at-berth emissions reduction systems that utilize water-based exhaust gas scrubbing must include a water quality analysis, including test results, of the discharge effluent in their RFP response. The method for properly discharging or disposing of all wastewater must be clearly described. All proposed wastewater discharges must be in compliance with applicable regulations Ammonia Slip OGV at-berth emissions reduction systems that propose the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) as a strategy to reduce auxiliary engine NOx emissions are required to mitigate any excess ammonia emissions resulting from the use of an SCR reductant such as urea (i.e., ammonia slip)

14 The Ports have not established a threshold for an acceptable level of ammonia slip; however, proposers under this RFP are required to estimate the net amount of ammonia slip associated with their specific technology, if applicable Utilities OGV at-berth emission reduction systems must identify all required utilities for their operations, such as electrical, gas, water, or sewer, and estimate the costs associated with connection and usage rates for the demonstration. 6.0 AT-BERTH EMISSIONS REDUCTION SYSTEM - FULL SCALE TESTING & IN-USE DEMONSTRATION REQUIREMENTS Emission reduction proposers selected to participate in Ports-sponsored at-berth emission reduction full scale testing and in-use demonstration will be required to perform, at a minimum, the tasks outlined below: 6.1 Demonstration Test Plan: Prior to proceeding with the project, the proposer will be required to develop and submit a demonstration test plan for approval by the Ports which includes detailed information on the parameters to be tested and the methodologies to be utilized and the records to be kept during the demonstration. Further the demonstration test plan must be approved by CARB for their evaluation of the technology. The test plan may require testing for a minimum number of hours, on a minimum number of vessels, various vessel types, and/or other requirements. Proposers should review CARB s Recommended Emissions Testing Guidelines for Ocean-going Vessels 2 for other potential requirements. 6.2 Site Preparation: The emissions reduction proposer will be required to coordinate with the marine terminal demonstration partner as it pertains to necessary site preparations at the marine terminal facility. This includes, but is not limited to, securing the necessary permits for all work (e.g. Harbor Development Permit), and the construction of any temporary modifications to the existing dock or port infrastructure, including utility connections. Barge-based emissions reduction systems will be required to coordinate barge movement procedures with the US Coast Guard as well as coordinating with the marine terminal operator as it relates to the availability of shore power or other utility requirements

15 6.3 Emission Reduction System Transport and Assembly: The proposer will be required to coordinate with the marine terminal demonstration partner as it pertains to the delivery, assembly, and checkout of the emissions capture and treatment system at the marine terminal facility. 6.4 Emissions Capture and Reduction System Checkout & Calibration: The assembled emissions reduction system will undergo system checkout and calibration to be conducted by the proposer. In addition, the assembled system will undergo an independent safety assessment to ensure the system as configured complies with Ports requirements and SC AQMD permitting requirements as applicable. 6.5 Emissions Capture System Full Scale Testing on OGV: The emissions reduction system will undergo full scale testing on OGVs. This will include emissions monitoring and measurement to determine the exhaust capture efficiency and emissions treatment efficiency. It is anticipated that an independent third party will conduct emissions measurement in parallel with the proposer to independently document the effectiveness of the emissions capture and treatment system. 6.6 Assessment of Emissions Capture & Treatment Effectiveness: At the completion of fullscale testing of the emissions capture and treatment system, the Ports will make a determination as to whether the system emissions reduction effectiveness warrants continued in-use demonstration. The Ports reserve the right to utilize its Technology Advancement Program (TAP) Advisory Committee to provide additional technical expertise in determining the success of the full-scale testing. The decision to continue demonstration of the at-berth emissions reduction system will be at the sole discretion of the Ports. 6.7 In-Use Demonstration: Following successful full-scale testing on an OGV and verification of the emissions capture and treatment effectiveness and approval to proceed from the Ports, the emissions reduction system will remain onsite for continued demonstration on OGVs. The Ports-contracted period of performance for in-use demonstration is anticipated to be approximately six (6) months. This period may be extended in the event the proposer and marine terminal operator reach an agreement for continued system operation; however, the Ports do not intend to be a party to any extended demonstration or operation of the system beyond the period of performance stipulated in the Ports contract

16 6.8 Disassembly and Dock Restoration: Following the demonstration period, the proposer may be required to disassemble the emissions capture and treatment system hardware, remove the hardware from the Port, and return the dock and other port infrastructure to its pre-demonstration condition. 6.9 Documentation and Reporting: The Ports will require that participating vendors prepare detailed project documentation, including interim reporting at key project milestones, as well as the preparation and submittal of a comprehensive final report. The final report must include the results of the full-scale emissions testing as well as the results of the ongoing in-use demonstration, if applicable Documentation from CARB Acknowledging Emission Reduction Potential of the At-Berth Emissions Reduction System: The Ports will require that the proposer seek concurrence from CARB as it pertains to the emission reduction effectiveness of the demonstrated system and acceptance of the system as an alternative to shore power. In the past, CARB has issued executive orders to this effect. This will allow the Ports to quantify and account for the emissions reductions attributable to the system when deployed. The accounting of emission reductions will be reflected in the Ports emissions inventories and used to demonstrate progress towards the Ports emission reduction obligations. 7.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES The Ports require that Proposals submitted in response to this RFP be prepared in accordance with the following guidelines. 7.1 Page Limit: Proposals submitted in response to this RFP should be prepared as follows: Main Body the main body of the proposal must not exceed a maximum of 25 sheets of paper, double-sided printing. Cover page and contact information do not count against the page limit. It is recommended that the proposal be concisely written. Technical Appendix the proposal may include a Technical Appendix not to exceed 30 sheets of paper. The Technical Appendix may include additional narrative, diagrams, schematics, brochures, etc. 7.2 Cover Page Include a cover page with a description and project title. 7.3 Contact and Grant Experience Information Proposers are required to provide contact information for the primary project lead, additional project team members, and the marine terminal demonstration partner, if applicable. Appendix B provides an example template for Contact information and Appendix C provides an example template for Grant experience, but any format is acceptable

17 7.4 At-Berth Exhaust Emissions Capture and Treatment System: System Design and Configuration Description Proposers are required to provide a detailed technical description and any applicable drawings of the proposed at-berth exhaust emissions capture & treatment system. Proposers should not include proprietary information in proposals. All proposals become property of the Ports, which as public agencies, are subject to the California Public Records Act. The following elements must be included in the proposal: Scientific Basis for the Proposed Emissions Treatment Technology Provide the following information regarding the proposed At-Berth Emissions Reduction technology: 1. Description of the proposed emissions treatment technology(s), including scientific principle(s) of operation for the emissions treatment system; 2. Technology development status and degree of technical maturity; 3. Description of any prototype or existing units that have been demonstrated or placed into operation; 4. Description of known limitations of the emissions treatment technology; 5. Evidence that the proposer owns all intellectual property rights to the technology Vessel Interface Exhaust Emissions Capture Strategy Provide a detailed description of: 1. The interface between the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system and the OGV exhaust system. Include drawings, schematics, diagrams, etc. to accurately and comprehensively convey the physical interface between the exhaust capture system and the OGV exhaust system; 2. The emissions capture efficiency; i.e., the percentage of auxiliary engine exhaust gases captured and treated by the system. Provide the basis for the capture efficiency quoted; i.e., empirical data derived from previous full-scale tests, results from subscale testing, or results that were analytically derived Ports Berth Infrastructure Requirements Provide a detailed description of the infrastructure requirements at the Ports to accommodate the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system. This would include, but is not limited to:

18 1. Utility Requirements (power, water, gas, etc.) 2. Installation Requirements (number of dedicated square feet of wharf space required, water space for barge, onsite equipment or waste storage, etc.) Waste Generation and Disposal Provide a detailed description of the waste - both solid and liquid - generated by the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system, as well as the proposed method(s) of disposing of solid and liquid waste, emphasizing the following: 1. Identify waste that is deemed hazardous material and discuss method of disposal; 2. For treated water that is intended for discharge back into San Pedro Bay, include a detailed discussion of the water treatment method and discharged water quality; 3. Submit results of discharge water quality testing and analysis as an element of your proposal. 7.5 Emission Reduction Capability Emission Reductions from Non-Regulated OGVs The proposal must include a discussion of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system s capabilities to reduce exhaust air pollutant emissions from hotelling OGVs. The focus is nonregulated OGVs RO-ROs (i.e. roll on/roll off), Bulk Carriers, and Tankers. Provide estimates of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system s potential to reduce PM, NOx, and SOx emissions. The data included in Tables through in Appendix A can be used as a baseline. If applicable, include information relative to the proposed technology s capabilities to obtain surplus emission reductions, including CO, VOCs, and GHGs, as applicable. Also, please address, to the extent feasible, the proposed technology s capability to reduce emissions from OGV boilers in addition to auxiliary engines. The following chart is included as an example of how the projected technology performance data could be summarized; however, data and analyses substantiating the emission reduction estimates should be included in the proposal. Respondents to this RFP are welcome to use an alternative data presentation format at their discretion

19 Example: Vessel Type: RO-RO Particulate Matter (PM) Nitrogen Oxides (NO x) Sulfur Oxides (SO x) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Greenhouse Gases (CO 2E) 3 Auxiliary Engines (% Reduction) Auxiliary Engines PLUS Boiler Emissions (% Reduction) System Capabilities for Regulated Vessels If applicable, please include a discussion of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system s capability to interface with and achieve emission reductions from a Container Vessel that is not compatible with shore power. Provide empirical test data or analytically derived data to substantiate the emission reduction estimates for regulated container vessels Ammonia Slip Proposers are required to estimate the net amount of ammonia slip associated with their specific technology and include this value in their proposal. See Section 5.9 for more information CARB Certification or Verification Discuss whether the proposed At-Berth Emissions Reduction technology is currently certified or verified by CARB for ANY APPLICATION; e.g., a SCR currently verified for marine engines that is proposed for adaptation to an OGV auxiliary engine application. If the proposed technology has a CARB Executive Order Number, please provide it in your response. Also, if your technology is currently in the CARB certification or verification protocol, please discuss the status of earning CARB certification/verification in your Proposal response. 7.6 Schedule Requirements Provide an estimate of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system project schedule requirements: 3 CO2E = greenhouse gases expressed as an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide

20 1. Provide schedule information that details the milestones and timelines required to complete the development, fabrication, onsite assembly, and system checkout of their proposed emissions reduction system; 2. Identify the earliest feasible date to conduct full-scale testing and in-use demonstration of the proposed At-Berth Emissions Reduction technology on an at-berth OGV at the Port of Long Beach or the Port of Los Angeles. Identify milestones that must be met prior to implementing an in-use demonstration; 3. The schedule information should be prepared from the perspective of the earliest date the proposed system could be available for full-scale testing and in-use demonstration on an OGV, using contract Authority to Proceed as the initial timeline benchmark. 7.7 Cost Estimate Proposers are required to provide detailed estimates of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system cost for the following cost categories: Estimated Cost to Conduct Full-Scale Testing and In-Use Demonstration at the Ports This should include, but not be limited to, the following cost elements: 1. Site Preparation Costs, including but not limited to dock modifications and infrastructure requirements necessary to install the at-berth emissions capture and treatment system; 2. At-Berth Emissions Reduction System Capital Cost, including all costs elements associated with the at-berth emissions reduction system hardware components, monitoring and test equipment, etc. The Ports reserve the right to request more detailed cost estimates from finalists. Upon request, proposers will need to provide system component manufacturer quotes. Component or subsystem manufacturers who are essential project partners should provide documentation attesting to their intent to participate in the proposed project; 3. At-Berth Emissions Reduction System assembly, calibration, and checkout costs, including but not limited to costs associated with transporting the system to the marine terminal, assembly of the at-berth emissions reduction system, and calibration and checkout of the emissions reduction system; 4. Full-Scale Testing Costs, including all costs associated with conducting a full-scale demonstration on an eligible demonstration vessel. This should include costs associated with acquiring needed permits, hiring a third party emissions testing company to conduct independent emission reduction monitoring and testing in addition to testing costs borne by the proposer

21 5. In-Use Demonstration Costs. For this cost element, provide a per vessel demonstration cost using the baseline assumptions included in Tables through of Appendix A; 6. At-Berth Emissions Reduction System Disassembly & Pier Restoration (if applicable), including all costs associated with the removal of the system at the completion of the demonstration and reconfiguration of the dock and port facilities and infrastructure to its pre-demonstration condition; 7. Total Cost to the Ports to conduct full-scale testing on a scenario involving one (1) eligible OGV and an additional six (6) months of in-use demonstration of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system on a minimum of four (4) additional eligible OGVs. Please note, the actual test plan may require more testing; this scenario is used only for comparison purposes Project Co-funding In addition to the required match funding discussed in Section 3.1, identify the amount and source of any additional demonstration project co-funding offered by the proposer, project partners, or agencies, including specific cost elements that the co-funding will be applied towards. State if the co-funding is a cash or in-kind contribution. Letters of commitment may be submitted to demonstrate funding partners. 7.8 Business Case Assessment & Commercialization Plan Proposers must prepare a business case and commercialization plan as an element of the proposal. This should include, at a minimum: Estimated costs for the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system when fully commercialized. To the extent possible, include costs for the following: 1. Estimated capital acquisition cost for the fully commercialized system; 2. Estimated operations costs for an average port call please state the assumptions used in estimating operations costs (see Table for average call durations as a function of vessel type); 3. Estimated life cycle cost for the fully commercialized system please state the assumptions used in estimating life cycle cost Identification of issues impeding commercialization, and recommendations for mitigating or eliminating perceived barriers to at-berth emissions capture and treatment in a marine terminal environment

22 7.9 PORT OF LOS ANGELES CITY ETHICS COMMISSION (CEC) FORM 55 To comply with Port of Los Angeles standards, proposers must submit CEC Form 55 (See Appendix D) with the proposal. Proposers may not make campaign contributions to and or engage in fundraising for certain elected City of Los Angeles officials or candidates for elected City office from the time they submit the response until either the contract is approved or, for successful proposers, 12 months after the contract is signed. The proposer s principals and subconsultants performing $100,000 or more in work on the contract, as well as the principals of those subconsultants, are also subject to the same limitations on campaign contributions and fundraising. Responses submitted without a completed CEC Form 55 may be deemed nonresponsive. Proposers who fail to comply with City of Los Angeles law may be subject to penalties, termination of contract, and debarment. Additional information regarding these restrictions and requirements may be obtained from the City Ethics Commission at (213) or ethics.lacity.org. 8.0 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS Proposals should be submitted no later than 3:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, Proposals or sections of proposals received after 3:00 pm on February 27, 2018 cannot be accepted and will not be evaluated. All proposals should be submitted by in PDF format. Proposals should be submitted to: Tanisha Herr Therr@portla.org 9.0 PROPOSAL EVALUATION Proposals received in response to this RFP will be evaluated in accordance with the following Ports policies and procedures. 9.1 Evaluation Process Proposals received under this solicitation will be evaluated using the criteria described below in Section 9.2. The evaluation team will be comprised of staff members from the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles. Additionally, the Ports reserve the right to retain additional evaluators at their discretion to assist in proposal evaluation, scoring and ranking. Proposals will undergo an initial screening by Ports staff to ensure they meet the minimum requirements outlined throughout this RFP. Proposals that do not meet the minimum technical and proposal submission requirements stipulated in the RFP will be deemed nonresponsive and

23 will not undergo further evaluation. Proposals deemed responsive to this RFP will undergo a thorough evaluation and will be scored based on how well the proposed emission reduction system satisfies the requirements defined in each evaluation criteria. Proposals will be ranked in order of numerical score. It is anticipated that one or more top-ranked proposals will be recommended for a funding award. 9.2 Evaluation Criteria Each proposal that meets the minimum technical and submission requirements of this RFP will be evaluated and scored relative to the following criteria. The maximum possible score is 100 points: 1. Emission Reductions (15 points maximum) The minimum requirement for reducing NOx, SOx, and PM emissions from OGV auxiliary engines is 81%. Proposed systems will be evaluated and awarded additional points on a relative scale for systems that are designed to achieve higher levels of targeted pollutant reduction. At-berth emissions reduction systems that are effective in removing criteria and/or greenhouse gas pollutants in addition to NOx, SOx, and PM from an OGV auxiliary and/or boiler exhaust stream will be awarded additional points. At-berth emissions reduction systems that are compatible with and effective in reducing OGV boiler emission in addition to auxiliary engine exhaust emissions will be awarded additional points. 2. Technical Readiness (20 points maximum) The at-berth emissions capture and treatment system concept and system will be evaluated relative to its state of technical maturity and readiness to participate in fullscale testing and in-use demonstration at the port. Points will be awarded on a relative basis based upon the level of technical maturity of the proposed at-berth emissions reduction system. Systems that exist in prototype form or that have been commercialized in other applications will receive additional points. 3. Proposal Team s Qualifications [20 points maximum] The proposal team must describe its experience participating in in-use demonstrations; whether it is has developed this technology before, even in another application; and whether the team has previously worked together and if so, whether the project was completed per the scope of work, budget, and schedule. Teams that have worked together in the past and successfully completed previous similar work will receive more

24 points. Proposers are required to describe previous grants or funds they have received from public agencies (including but not limited to the Ports, CARB, or SCAQMD) on the form in Appendix C. 4. Vessel & Operations Compatibility (20 points maximum) The emissions capture system design will be evaluated as to the system s compatibility and flexibility to interface with various non-regulated OGV exhaust stack configurations. Systems deemed having greater compatibility with different OGV stack configurations - including container vessels - will receive a higher point award. The impact on existing ports operations and requirements for ports resources and infrastructure will also be evaluated. At-berth emissions reduction systems that are less intrusive to ongoing ports operations, are self-contained, and require fewer ports resources will receive a higher point award. 5. Cost and Co-Funding (10 points maximum) Projects that can be successfully implemented for a lower cost will receive a higher point award. Above and beyond the required cost-share, proposers who offer co-funding to partially offset the cost of conducting the at-berth emissions reduction system full-scale testing and in-use demonstration will receive additional points. Points will be awarded on a relative basis (i.e., the percentage of project co-funding as compared to the total project cost). 6. Evaluation of the Emission Reduction System s Business Case (10 points maximum) The proposed system s potential for successful commercial product development and/or the commercial viability of future at-berth OGV emission reduction services will be assessed. Points will be awarded on a relative basis based upon the perceived commercial viability of the proposed system or services. 7. Secured Participation by Port Marine Terminal Tenant and (5 points maximum) OGV Operator Proposers who have secured a marine terminal demonstration partner and/or OGV vessel operator to participate in the full-scale testing and/or in-use demonstration will be awarded 5 points. Proposers must include letters of commitment or other supporting documentation as an element of their proposal submittal. Proposers without a demonstration partner will receive no points under this criterion

25 9.3 Board of Harbor Commissioners Review Projects recommended for TAP Funding by the Ports staffs, in consultation with the TAP Advisory Committee, will be forwarded to each Port s respective Board of Harbor Commissioners. The Boards of Harbor Commissioners have final approval over all TAP projects and contracts. 9.4 Contracting with the Port Proposers who are approved for a funding award are required to enter into a contract with one of the Ports as a condition of receiving funding. The determination of which Port will be the contracting lead will be made at the time of award. In order to contract with the Ports, the Proposer will be required to demonstrate that there are no outstanding liens or judgments. Ports reserve the right to verify finances. The Standard Contract Provisions and Sample Insurance Requirements for the Port of Los Angeles are provided in Appendix E. Insurance Requirements for the Port of Long Beach are provided in Appendix F. Proposers should anticipate a minimum contract formation and legal review period of approximately three (3) months from the date of preliminary approval by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Please note that this contract formation timeline is contingent upon timely receipt of all information and materials from the contractor that will include a detailed scope of work and a timeline of milestones and deliverables for the project. No work can commence on a project until the contract is fully executed and authority to proceed has been issued by the Ports. 9.5 Payment Structure Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis once work has been completed. Proposers should ensure they have the financial wherewithal to complete each milestone on a reimbursement basis QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RFP If you need additional assistance or clarification with regard to this Request for Proposals, please contact the following person no later than January 9, 2018: Tanisha Herr, Contracts Coordinator Port of Los Angeles therr@portla.org 11.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION

26 Please note that any information and materials submitted in response to this Request for Proposals becomes public information and may be released under a Public Records Act request without further notification. Therefore, it is recommended that Company Proprietary and Trade Secret information not be included in any proposal submitted under this solicitation. All proposals submitted become the property of the Ports. 21

27 APPENDIX A Request For Proposals OGV CHARACTERIZATION The following information is provided to assist proposers in designing and configuring their OGV exhaust emissions capture and treatment systems for demonstration at the Ports. Please note that this information is generic and may not encompass all potential OGV configurations, auxiliary power ratings, or gas flow rates. Proposers are expected to conduct independent OGV research and base their system design on their independent findings. This is especially important as it relates to the various configurations of OGV exhaust stacks. Information regarding the various configurations of non-regulated OGV exhaust stacks is not included in this RFP. 1.0 Types of Non-Regulated Ocean Going Vessels Applicable to At-Berth Emissions Reduction System Full Scale Testing & In-Use Demonstration The Ports have identified three classes of OGVs as primary candidates for achieving at-berth emissions reductions under the CAAP Update. These vessels are not regulated under the CARB Shore Power for Ocean-Going Vessels Regulation and include the following: Auto Carrier/RO-RO Vessels - Auto Carriers and RO-ROs (i.e. roll on/roll off) vessels carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, wheeled construction equipment, trailers or railway carriages. These vessels have built-in ramps, which allow the cargo to be easily moved on or off the vessel when in port. Large car carriers are commonly called Pure Car Carriers (PCCs) or Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTCs). The largest PCC currently in service can carry over 7,000 cars; Bulk Carriers - Bulk carriers are vessels used to transport bulk items such as mineral ore, grain, and petroleum coke. They have large box-like hatches on their deck, designed to slide outboard for loading. The bulk carriers primarily carry dry cargoes, which are shipped in large quantities and do not need to be carried in packaged form; Tanker Vessels - Tanker vessels are vessels designed to transport liquids in bulk. Tankers can range in size from several hundred tons, designed for coastal service, to several hundred thousand tons, for transoceanic voyages. Different products require different handling and transport, thus special types of tankers have been built, such as "chemical tankers," and "oil tankers. 22

28 2.0 Applicability to Containerships At-berth emission reduction systems are principally sought for application to non-regulated OGVs. However, it is foreseeable that a containership that calls at the Ports may also need to use such a technology either for alternative compliance for the CARB regulation or to meet Ports lease requirements. Although it is anticipated that the need to use the system for containerships will be infrequent, the Ports would like to understand the capability and compatibility of an atberth emissions reduction system as it relates to reducing emissions from containership auxiliary engines. As discussed in the following Sections, containerships typically have significantly higher hotelling power requirements as compared to non-regulated OGVs and thus generate significantly higher levels of exhaust pollutants. A containership typically has twice the exhaust flow rate as compared to a RO-RO vessel. 3.0 Vessel Auxiliary Engine Characterization The following Sections are intended to provide general guidance relative to exhaust characteristics of OGVs. While at-berth emission reduction systems are primarily sought for reducing criteria air pollutant emissions from non-regulated OGV auxiliary engines, exhaust gas data are also provided for containerships and OGV boilers. Proposers under this RFP are asked to focus primarily on non-regulated bulk carrier, tanker, and auto carrier/ro-ro auxiliary engine emission reductions, but also include details as to whether the technology being offered has the inherent capability and capacity, or could be scaled, to accommodate boiler emissions or container ship auxiliary engine s emissions. This is discussed further in Section 6 of this RFP OGV Fuel Specifications OGVs are required under the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) to use fuel with less than or equal to 0.1% sulfur within 200 nm of the North American coast. Table 3-1: Fuel Requirements for Ocean-going Vessel Main (Propulsion) Diesel Engines, Auxiliary Diesel Engines, and Auxiliary Boilers Fuel Requirement Effective Date Fuel Requirements CARB Regulation January 1, 2014 Marine gas oil (DMA) or Marine diesel oil (DMB) at or below 0.1% sulfur within 24 nm of the CA coast and coastal islands IMO ECA January 2015 Low sulfur fuel at or below 0.1% sulfur within 200 nm of the coast of North America 23

29 3.2 OGV Auxiliary Engine & Boiler Exhaust Emission Factors Request For Proposals Average emission factors for OGV auxiliary engines and boilers are shown in Table 4.3-2, below. Note that Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) factors are included. Vessels are anticipated to continue to use HFO outside of the regulatory boundaries. Table 3-2: Estimated Average Emission Factors for OGV Auxiliary Engines and Boilers (g/kw-hr) Fuel Marine Distillate Sulfur Content 0.1% Auxiliary Engines Emission Factor (g/kw-hr) NO x 13.9 SO x 0.4 PM 0.25 Boilers Emission Factor (g/kw-hr) NO x 2.0 SO x 0.6 PM 0.1 OGVs are typically configured with multiple auxiliary engines. Table shows the typical number of auxiliary engines as a function of vessel type: Table 3-3: Number of Auxiliary Engines per Vessel Number of Auxiliary Engines Vessel Type Minimum Maximum Average Auto Carrier/RO-RO Bulk Carrier Tanker Container Ship At-Berth (hotelling) OGV Auxiliary Engine & Boiler Exhaust Flow Rates Table 3-4 below provides an estimate of the average total auxiliary engine and boiler power load and exhaust flow rates as a function of vessel types. The auxiliary engine load represents the total average auxiliary power used per vessel. The boiler fuel use rates were converted to equivalent kilowatts. The estimated average and peak auxiliary engine and boiler exhaust flow rates are based on the auxiliary engine and boiler loads and are presented as a function of vessel type. 24

30 Table 3-4: Estimated Average OGV Auxiliary Engine and Boiler Hotelling Loads and Flow Rates as a Function of Vessel Type Vessel Type Average Load (kw) Auxiliary Engine(s) Average Flow Rate (SCFM) Peak Flow Rate (SCFM) Average Load (kw) Boilers Average Flow Rate (SCFM) Peak Flow Rate (SCFM) Auto Carrier/RO-RO 780 2,339 4, ,112 1,668 Bulk Carrier , Tanker 608 1,824 3,228 1,593 6,372 9,558 Container Ship 1,468 4,404 11, ,520 2, Average Vessel Hotelling Time per Port Call The average length of time an OGV spends hotelling at the Ports is shown below in Table 3-5 as a function of vessel type. Please note that these are average times, and individual vessel port calls will have varying call durations. 3-5: Average Hotelling Time Vessel Type Average Hotelling Time (hours per call) Auto Carrier/Ro-Ro 28.4 Bulk Carrier 64.5 Tanker 33.5 Containership

31 APPENDIX B Proposer Contact Information 4 Company Name Division of: Subsidiary of: Website Address Address City/Town State/Province Zip Phone ( ) - Ext Fax ( ) - Contact Address Have any members of the company had prior employment at either Port as Commissioners, officers, or staff? Name: Position/Title: Dates of Port service: Title Additional Project Team Member(s) or subcontractor Contact Information, if applicable. (Please add additional contact information as needed for your specific project): Company Name Phone Contact Name Title Have any members of the company had prior employment at either Port as Commissioners, officers, or staff? Name: Position/Title: Dates of Port service: 4 Refer to Section 7.3 for more information. 26

32 Company Name Phone Contact Name Title Have any members of the company had prior employment at either Port as Commissioners, officers, or staff? Name: Position/Title: Dates of Port service: Marine Terminal Demonstration Partner Contact Information, if applicable Company Name Phone Contact Name Title 27

33 APPENDIX C Provide information on past grants and/or other public agency funds that were managed by you or your team. Use additional forms as necessary. 5 Grant Award Date: Granting Agency: Grant Award Amount Purpose/Objective of the Grant Project What was the outcome of the project? Was it completed as originally intended? Was the grant funding fully expended? Why or why not? 5 Refer to Section 7.3 for more information. 28

34 APPENDIX D (Refer to Section 7.9 for more information) Request For Proposals 29