Cleveland Supplemental RFIQ 5-18-12

7/31/2019 Cleveland Supplemental RFIQ 5-18-12

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CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

CLEVELAND PUBLIC POWER

SUPPLEMENTAL

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

AND QUALIFICATIONS

FOR A

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY

MAY 18, 2012


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Table of Contents

Page

Submission Instructions . . . . . . . . 3

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . 4Introduction . . . . . . . . . . 6

Background . . . . . . . . . . 8

Scope of Information Request . . . . . . . 9

General Project Information . . . . . . . . 10

Air Permit Application . . . . . . . . 11

Sustainability Goals . . . . . . . . . 12

Economic Benefits . . . . . . . . . 14

Ridge Road Transfer Station . . . . . . . . 15

Commercially Available Technology and Proven Waste Management Options . 17Project Design Objectives . . . . . . . . 18

Trade Secrets . . . . . . . . . . 18

Requested Information . . . . . . . . 20

Evaluation of Responses . . . . . . . . 22

Request For Qualifications . . . . . . . . 23

Attachments

Attachment 1- City of Cleveland Waste Composition Study

Attachment 2- City of Cleveland Air Permit Application


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Submission Instructions

This Supplemental Request for Information and Qualification (SRIQ) provides municipal solid

waste recovery and conversion technology owners and service providers that were unable to

respond to the Citys Request for Information and Qualification of September 1, 2011 an

opportunity to respond. Respondents to the Request for Information and Qualification of

September 1, 2011 need not respond to this supplemental request.

Submission Requirements:

1. Responses to this Supplemental Request for Information and Qualification (SRIQ) shouldbe formatted in 12 point Times New Roman font, appropriate for printing on single-

sided, single-spaced 8.5 by 11 inch paper, with 1-inch margins.

2. Provide a one page cover sheet that identifies the title, organization(s), respondent'stechnical and administrative points of contact - including names, addresses, phone and

fax numbers, and email addresses of all co-authors.

3. A one page executive summary.4. Please provide detailed information regarding your companys products or services that

may assist the development of the described Project.

Submission Instructions:

All information submitted in response to this supplemental request must be submitted

electronically to Aliea McBooth at [email protected] by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday

July 31, 2012. All submissions must be in either MS Word or PDF format.

Contact Person:

For more information on this SRIQ, contact Aliea McBooth at 216-664-3922 # 282

[email protected].

DISCLAIMER:

This SRIQ is issued as a means of technical discovery and information gathering. It is for

planning purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the

part of the City of Cleveland (City) to make any purchases or enter into any contracts.

Participation in this SRIQ is voluntary and the City will not pay for the preparation of: (1) any

information submitted by a respondent; or (2) the Citys use of that information. Respondents
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do not need to prepare detailed proposals at this stage but should provide basic information

regarding their capabilities and an indication as to how they would approach working with the

City of Cleveland to achieve the Project Design Objectives.

Definitions

Ash - Residual substance produced during the burning, combustion or oxidation of waste

materials.

Baghouse Air pollution control device that removes particulates out of air or gas released

from commercial processes or combustion for electricity generation.

Best Available Technology (BAT) Refers to the most stringent technology available for

controlling emissions.

Boiler An enclosed vessel in which water is heated and circulated as superheated steam forthe purpose of heating, powering, and/or producing electricity.

Carbon Footprint Measure of the impact at ones activities on the environment.

Curbside Collection A recycling program where recyclable materials are collected from homes

or places of business by municipal or private parties for transfer to a designated collection site

or recycling facility.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - A federal agency of the U.S. government that sets

environmental protection and enforcement standards.

Ferrous metals Metals or metal alloys that contain the element iron. All ferrous metals are

magnetic and typically contain small amounts of other metals to provide specific properties.

Gasification - A thermo-chemical process that converts carbon-containing materials such as

waste or other materials into a synthesis gas (syngas).

Landfill A large, outdoor site for the burial of solid waste.

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) A facility that sorts and processes collected recyclables for

end users.

Metals: Chemical element or compound that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat

and forms ionic bonds with non-metals.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) A waste type consisting of everyday items that are consumed

and discard which predominantly includes food wastes, yard wastes, containers and product
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packaging, and other miscellaneous inorganic wastes from residential and some commercial

sources.

Recyclable Products or materials that can be collected, separated and processed to be used as

raw materials in the manufacture of new products.

Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) - A product derived from the physical transformation of waste

materials by segregating, crushing and mixing high and low value heat content organic waste

material and solidifying it to produce fuel pellets or briquettes. The process enriches the

organic content through removal of inorganic materials and moisture.

Residential Waste: Waste generated by single or multi-family homes which includes materials

such as newspapers, clothing, food packaging, food scraps and yard trimmings, bottles and

cans.

Single Stream Recycling - A recycling process in which all recyclable materials are collected

mingled together without separation.

Transfer Station - Facility where solid waste is transferred from collection vehicles to larger

trucks or rail cars for longer distance transport.

Tipping Fee The price individuals, communities and trash haulers pay to dispose of waste at a

landfill.

Tipping Floor - The flat surface on which the arriving trash trucks dump their load at a waste

processing facility.

Turbine -A device that uses steam to drive a generator which then produces electricity.

Waste Collection - The component ofwaste management which results in the passage of a

waste material from the source of production to either the point oftreatment or final disposal.

Waste Stream - The total flow of solid waste from homes, businesses, institutions and

manufacturing plants and other locations that must be recycled, gasified or disposed of in

landfills.

Waste-To-Energy Facility - A facility where recovered municipal solid waste materials are

converted into a usable form of energy or fuel.

Waste-To-Energy Technology - Equipment and processes inclusive of all types of technologies

used to convert municipal solid waste materials into a usable form of energy or fuel.
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Introduction

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) operates the Division of Cleveland Public Power (CPP)

for the purpose of supplying electric power to customers located in the City of Cleveland.

Presently, CPP purchases nearly 100% of its electric power needs from the market. This project

will allow CPP to meet the goal of reducing Cleveland's dependency on fossil fuel while also

allowing CPP the ability to invest in local generation projects that satisfy the Citys electric

generation portfolio diversification requirements. To that end, CPP has applied for an air permit

for a Municipal Solid Waste to Energy (MSWE) Facility at the City of Clevelands Ridge Road

Transfer Station. CPP has an electric substation on the transfer station property which connects

to the grid at 69KV. The Citys recycling and waste-to-energy facility project is referred to as the

Cleveland Recycling & Energy Generation (CREG) Center.

The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works operates the Division of Waste Collectionand Disposal (DWC). The Division provides weekly collection of waste from 155,000 Cleveland

homes, the City of Clevelands West Side Market, Fire and Police Stations, the Justice Center,

City Hall and other City buildings and public areas. In 2007, a Curbside Recycling Pilot and

Automated trash collection system was launched to 15,000 households. Through this program,

residents receive sturdy garbage carts for trash and recycling which are wheeled to the curb.The program will eventually be city-wide and currently residents will receive postcards and

brochures regarding the program prior to receiving new carts. DWC also provides pick-up of

compostable materials at the West Side Market which began in June of 2010. Compostable

materials are diverted from the landfill and composted by a commercial compost facility. DWCoperates the Ridge Road Transfer Station, a municipal solid waste facility located at 3727 Ridge

Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44144. Municipal solid waste is brought to the transfer station via waste

collection vehicles. The waste is gathered and loaded into transport trucks and then taken to

landfills. (See Cleveland Waste Composition Study - Attachment 1 for the content of Clevelands

MSW)The CREG Center shall utilize selected technologies to process municipal solid waste (MSW)

from the City of Cleveland and other communities. This facility will allow the City of Cleveland

to produce a number of marketable by-products, such as recyclables, refuse derived fuel (RDF)

pellets, steam, and generate electricity.

The facility shall process MSW in a manner that meets the Citys goals for a proven, reliable,

cost-effective, sustainable and environmentally sound integrated waste management program.

The facility shall process MSW and recyclables as follows: curbside recycling; MSW handling and

processing at a new Material Recover Facility (MRF) and recycling. Other components may


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include, but are not limited to, sorting, shredding, composting, recycling, creation of RDF

pellets, and power generation if it is advantageous for the City to do so.

If the facility is designed to produce electricity, the City will utilize MSW as a fuel source and

assist CPP in meeting the City of Clevelands Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). The

AEPS requires CPP to purchase at least 15% of its base load power from advanced and

renewable sources by 2015, 20% by 2020 and 25% by 2025.

Through the issuance of this SRIQ, the City invites interested parties to provide relevant

information regarding how the City may best develop a waste-to-energy facility. In order to be

considered, information provided must be consistent with the requirements set forth in this

SRIQ.


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Background

In 2007, Cleveland Public Power created a special project team to investigate the production of

electric power using municipal solid waste as the feedstock. Since that time the Team has

researched many waste-to-energy technologies; attended seminars presentations; hosted

meetings on technology options; visited waste-to-energy facilities, material recovery facilities,recycling facilities, and refuse derived fuel production facilities; attended waste-to-energy

conferences; and made recommendations regarding the technologies available for power

generation. In addition to creating electric power from MSW, CPP is also concerned about

reducing its dependency on power purchases from the electric transmission grid.

CPP obtained the services of RNR Consulting, URS Corp., DLZ Ohio Inc. and Cloud & Associates

to assess the feasibility of a municipal solid waste-to-energy facility at the Clevelands Ridge

Road Transfer Station. The Consultant assembled a team experienced in technical analyses of

gasification technologies, environmental permitting and regulations, traffic studies, financial

analysis and community assessments. The Consultant also conducted due diligence and dataoriented research through discussions with gasification technology firms to analyze existing

data. The Consultant found that gasification and steam compression technologies were

scientifically sound, present numerous opportunities for economic growth and development,

and recommended site inspections to see gasification facilities in operation.

In 2009, the City created a MSWE Steering Team. This Team was comprised of local interested

parties with related project experience and City employees. The Team was created to guide the

development of the Citys MSWE Project and participated in detailed briefing on Clevelands

proposed system design, the many types of gasification technologies used, recycling, the

feasibility study findings, economic development regional impacts and more.

In August of 2009, a delegation comprised of City officials and MSWE Steering Team members

visited waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and China. The objectives of the trip were to observe

the technologies in operation, assess environmental/community impacts at operating facilities

and interview personnel. During their visits they observed Kinsei Sangyo Company, a

gasification technology company, that has been in operation since 1967 and has over 200

gasification plants in operation in Asia. The delegation visited Kinseis headquarters and

demonstration plant and also two large customer installations. Both customer facilities were

located in environmentally and residentially sensitive areas. In addition, the group visited an

incinerator power plant in China.


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In 2010, the City of Cleveland and Princeton Environmental Group entered into a preliminary

Facility Design Agreement for the MSWE project. The Cleveland-Princeton MSWE Facility

Design agreement was to provide services for the submission of an air permit and preliminary,

non-construction, facility designs for a gasification facility. In March of 2011, the City submitted

the application for an air permit and the Ohio EPA issued a draft of the permit in November2011. The Ohio EPA is currently reviewing comments filed on the draft permit.

In the Spring of 2011, Cleveland Public Power, in pursuit of further waste-to-energy

opportunities, entered an agreement to purchase up to 1.3 MW of electricity from an anaerobic

digestion waste-to-energy facility in Clevelands Collinwood neighborhood. The process will

digest organic feedstock from local retailers, grocers, restaurants, bars and breweries in a

sealed, oxygen free, 750,000 gallon container. The process produces biogas that is comprised of

nearly 60% methane and 40% carbon and diverts 42,600 wet tons of material from disposal.

The biogas will be used in a combined heat and power unit that serves 90% of its output power

to the CPP grid. The project is scheduled to begin power production in the Spring of 2012.

In September of 2011, CPP issued a Request for Information and Qualifications (RFI) directed

toward MSW recycling, sorting, refused derived fuel production, gasification, and other waste

recovery technologies, processes and consulting and financial services. The City received

approximately 25 responses in regard to that RFI.

In April of 2012, Cleveland City Council passed legislation extending an opportunity for a

broader range of interested MSW recovery and conversion technology providers to file

responses to an addendum to the request for information and qualifications of September

2011. The City is seeking information from other interested parties to ensure it has considered

all practical options before determining its next steps. The responses to the RFI of September2011 and the responses to this SRIQ will be provided to a new consultant. That consultant will

evaluate all of the above including the steps the City has previously taken to develop the CREG

Center and will make recommendations on how the City should further develop the Project.

Scope of Information Request

In the September 2011 Request for Information, the City of Cleveland requested information

and qualifications from thermal conversion technology providers, waste handling equipment

suppliers, project developers, consultants and financial services companies. This SRIQ is for

municipal solid waste recovery and conversion technology owners and service providers that

were not able to respond to the Citys request of September 1, 2011.

Respondents that meet the Citys minimum criteria (see Evaluation of Responses below) shall

be prequalified for further participation in Project development. The City cannot assure any


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Respondent that it will be deemed qualified for further participation, and nor does the City

guarantee that it will enter into any contract with any respondent or service provider.

A single respondent may recommend one or more project development options. This SRIQ is

not a request for the proposal for services. It is intended to obtain the disclosure of non-

proprietary project information for public release. This includes any technical, environmental,or economic information needed in order to further development of the project. To the extent

that any respondent provides confidential or proprietary information, such information must be

clearly marked and will be the responsibility of the respondent to defend against any public

records challenges. (For further instruction regarding proprietary information see the Trade

Secrets below.)

General Project Information

Current MSW Capacity

The City of Clevelands Ridge Road Transfer Station has a daily MSW capacity of 3,000 tons (264

days of operation).

The Ridge Road Transfer Station collects 230,000 tons per year and has average daily collections

of MSW (including recyclables) during Summer and Winter as follows:

On-peak 991 tons daily (March November) Off-peak 756 tons daily (DecemberFebruary)

Ridge Road total capacity is 3,000 tons per day and has an unused capacity as follows:

On-peak 2009 tons daily Off-peak 2244 tons daily

Why MSW recovery and conversion for Cleveland?

Cleveland is unique in that it:

Owns the MSW Owns the garbage trucks Collects its own waste Has a high volume and variety of MSW Owns the transfer station Has its own electric system with direct access to the electric grid Manages its own water system Purchases 99.9% of its power for CPP, its municipal electric utility, from the power

market via long and short term contracts

Imposes on CPP an Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard


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Clevelands Top Priorities for the project:

Minimize MSW sent to landfill Reduce waste disposal cost

Achieve recycling on a City-wide basis Manage MSW organics in an effective and sustainable manner Create an environmentally conscious waste-to-energy facility Achieve a self-sustaining and environmentally sound integrated waste management

system

Obtain electric power generation to reduce CPPs market dependence Produce electric power locally that helps meet the Citys AEPS goals

Air Permit Application

The City of Cleveland submitted an air permit application to Ohio EPA on March 11, 2011. The

application is currently under agency review, and is based on emission data using Kinsei Sangyo

gasification technology. The City of Cleveland will bid out all aspects of the waste-to-energy

project. If the City determines that waste-to-energy conversion technology will be used at the

CREG Center, all interested suppliers will be eligible to bid. However, the winning technology

must at a minimum perform at the level of the Kinsei technology emissions in the Cleveland air

permit. Details on the Cleveland air permit are available under the CREG Center option on the

CPP website (www.cpp.org).

The Best Available Technology (BAT) air pollution control standards apply. The National Source

Performance Standards (NSPS) subpart AAAA applies to small municipal waste combustion

units for which construction occurred after August 30, 1999. The NSPS subpart Eb applies to

new source performance standards for large municipal waste combustors constructed after

September 20, 1994. Clevelands facility must emit pollutants at or below all of these levels and

be classified as a minor air pollution source. The BAT limits proposed in the Cleveland air

permit application were equivalent to, or more stringent than, each of the relevant

benchmarks. (See the Application in Attachment 2).

Although air quality modeling was not required pursuant to the Ohio EPA Engineering Guide

#69 for mercury or dioxin, CPP elected to include modeling for those two pollutants to

demonstrate that the impact from the proposed facility is far less than levels allowed under

Ohio EPA Air Toxic Policy Option A. This requirement will apply to any waste-to-energy

technology that may replace the one identified in the application.


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Ohio EPA required that an air quality computer model analysis be performed on the proposed

Cleveland facility. The model completed by GT Environmental predicted how different air

pollutants travel away from the source of pollution. Based on the modeling analysis, the

predicted maximum off-site air quality impact for each pollutant emitted by the operation ofthe initially proposed CPP facility was well within the guidelines established by Ohio EPA.

This requirement will also apply to any waste-to-energy technology that replaces the one

identified in the application.

The City will work with Ohio EPAs Division Materials and Waste Management (Division of Solid

& Infectious Waste Management) as necessary to ensure project compliance with all solid

waste laws.

Other Environmental Requirements of the Proposed Facility: Odor control systems that remove at least 95% of airborne odor No black/gray smoke emissions No increased or high volume noise Must be residential neighborhood friendly The facility must be enclosed to achieve less odor than the current transfer station

operation

At the current level, approximately 240 various types of trucks go in and out of theRidge Road Transfer Station each day. (At full capacity, the facility could receive 3,000

tons per day and would result in 550 trucks per day.) MSW received will be processed each day.

Sustainability Goals

Under Clevelands Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS),

Cleveland Public Power will produce and/or purchase generation from Advanced Energy

Sources, which include the MSWE Project, to meet the following goals and timelines:

AEP Target Year

15% 2015

20% 2020

25% 2025


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Advanced Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) Fuel Sources

The City of Clevelands Advanced Energy Portfolio Standards encourages the

development of diverse and alternative energy resources and will allow CPP to use the

following sources to meet the above goals:

Cogeneration (using coal and/or RDF)

Distributed Generation

Fuel Cells

Pellets Refuse Derived Fuels

Low-impact hydropower

Wind Power

Biomass

Solar Power

Landfill Gas

Solar Photovoltaic

Solar Thermal Resources

Project Related Recycling Goals

The Project will expand the Citys curve-side recycling program which currently covers

46% of the City. Once fully implemented, all residents will be able to extract recyclables

from their household waste and be allowed to comingle them in a designated bin. The

addition of a Material Recovery Facility and onsite-sorting will greatly increase the

material diversion rate.

The curbside recycling and automated pick-up program will save the City money andsignificantly increasing the recycling rate.

Other Sustainability Goals

Reduce Green House Gas emissions as compared to current waste management and

energy sources.

Align with the US EPA Waste Hierarchy and Food Waste Hierarchy guidelines.

Optimize recycling in a manner that allows for adaptation as markets and technology

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Economic Benefits

Estimated Jobs per Component

The MSWE facility will operate 24/7 in 3 shifts. Full time staffing needs are estimated as follows:

Collection Process: N/AWaste Sorting: 24-36

Waste Processing: 12-18

RDF Development: 18-24

Conversion Operation: 18-24

Power Plant Operation: 18-24

Total Direct Jobs: 90-126

Regional BenefitsParticipating Municipalities that bring their MSW to the Ridge Road Transfer Station will enjoy

the following benefits:

Pay a processing fee that is competitive and lower than their current tipping fee Experience lower MSW transportation cost since their MSW will not be trucked miles

away to a landfill

Produce reduced carbon emissions caused by trucking MSW long distances to landfills Achieve a lower carbon footprint


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Ridge Road Transfer Station

Tipping Floor View

Arial View Showing On Site Electric Substation


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Conceptual Layout everything is enclosed)


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Commercially Available Technology and Proven Waste Management Options

Cleveland is expanding its review of possible waste-to-energy and waste management options.

The following criteria applies to each new waste management and technology option: it must

demonstrate it is a proper application based on the Citys waste stream; demonstrate proven

reliability; have a proven ability to obtain an air permit, if applicable; be commercially viable;

and demonstrate successful operation for no less than five years.

(1) Applicable Technology

The City will consider all practical MSW management solutions and waste conversion

technology options. Technologies previously eliminated from consideration are now open for

consideration. Suppliers should discuss how the use of their processes and/or technologies will

work with Clevelands MSW and include a discussion of associated environmental impacts. To

ensure an objective review, the City will hire a consultant to review each option and make

recommendations on the Citys next steps.

(2) Proven Reliability

Cleveland is interested in waste-to-energy technologies and waste management processes that

have proven track records of success. Eligible technologies and processes must provide a clear

demonstration of reliable management of heterogeneous feedstock, such as MSW, with

operational facilities available for the City to visit.

(3) Air Permit eligible

To the extent that an air permit is needed, respondents must meet the qualifying criteria,

emission limitations, conditions of operation and requirements as stipulated by the Citys air

permit application submitted to the Ohio EPA and any permit that Ohio EPA issues. The air

permit application is based on emissions using Kinsei Sangyo gasification technology. However,

the City will go out for bid for all aspects of the project and the winning bidder must perform at

least as well as the emissions limits in the Cleveland air permit.

(4) Commercially Viable

Cleveland is interested in receiving information on waste management, material recovery and

waste to energy technologies that are commercially viable. Proposed technologies and

processes must have a proven commercial track record and a minimum five (5) year history of

successful operation. Technologies and processes must be scalable and suitable for the range

and volume of MSW received and processed at the Cleveland transfer station. (See Attachment

1 City of Cleveland Waste Composition Study).


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Project Design Objectives

Project Objectives:

The project will be based on apro forma that may include, but is not limited to, the

following revenue streams: the sale of sorted, bundled, and packaged recycled goods;

electricity; waste processing fees (to replace tipping fees); and if applicable the sale ofrefuse derived fuel pellets and the ash by-product that may remain after conversion

during energy production.

The project will be a complete MSW disposal technology facility, including equipment to

receive, sort, and process MSW, convert MSW into a range of marketable products, such

as fuels, electricity, chemicals, fertilizer, and/or compost, and marketable by-products

such as glass, metals, paper, ash, and slag.

Depending on the technologies selected, the project may include the production of an

RDF pellet which will serve as the primary feedstock for the thermal conversion

technology selected. Excess pellets may be sold to a local company that is currently

using coal for steam production. The RDF pellet must be environmentally friendly and

may be the only feedstock for the conversion technology of choice.

The winning technologies and processes must have the capacity to process at least 560

tons of post-recycled MSW.

The project is to be modular in design with each component being available for bid

and/or supplied by different vendors.

The project is to integrate with the Citys Ridge Road Transfer Station.

The project is to be capable of diverting at least 90% (by weight) of the post-recycled

municipal solid waste from landfill.

The project must be capable of sustained operation at a tipping fee/processing fee

competitive with local market conditions.

The project is to be a state-of-the art facility maximizing the use of sustainable

construction and operation practices such as onsite recycling/reuse, energy

conservation, LEED certification, and other similar practices.

Trade Secrets

The City is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act found in Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43.

One exception to the definition of public record is trade secret information, as defined in Ohio

Revised Code section 1333.61. All information identified by the respondent as qualified for

trade-secret status must be accompanied by an explanation of how that information qualifiesas a trade secret under the definition found in Ohio law. The City may then withhold

information from any third parties who request access to such information, absent a court

order to provide such information. By submitting its information, respondent agrees to

indemnify and defend any challenge, claim or lawsuit against the City based upon or related to

the Citys refusal to provide information to a third party because it has been identified as trade-

secret protected by the respondent. Upon notification to respondent that the City has been


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named in any action to obtain access to respondents identified trade-secrets, respondent shall

enter its appearance in the action and assume the complete defense. Respondents failure to

appear and/or otherwise defend will release the City from any obligation to withhold the

requested information. Respondent shall hold harmless and release the City from any and all

liability with respect to any court-ordered disclosure of information identified by respondent astrade-secret protected.


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Requested InformationRespondents may respond to any or all of the following questions but are not required to

respond to each question.

The City is requesting information on a broad range of waste management processes and

waste-to-energy technologies that convert MSW, after the removal of recyclable goods, intouseful products. The residuals after the conversion process must be usable, marketable by-

products with minimal use of landfills.

Q. 1 Waste-To-Energy Technologies

Discuss whether there are technologies that could meet the projects requirements and

operate within the emission limits in the air permit application and, upon issuance, the

air permit. The Ohio EPA and/or Federal guidelines may further clarify permissible

project emissions.

Q. 2 Waste Management ProcessesDiscuss integrated municipal solid waste management processes that provide a

complete solution to the Citys waste management needs for processing and separating

solid waste and recycling. The process may include, but is not limited to, recycling,

composting, upcycling, pre-processing, conversion, and post-processing/management of

products and residue, refuse derived fuel production and electric energy generation to

achieve a facility that is fully integrated within the Citys existing waste management

infrastructure at the Ridge Road Transfer Station.

Q. 3 Design Approach

Describe, in narrative form, a design approach for the proposed project. The approachshould describe the proposed technical concept for the project, including a description

of how the facility will work from receipt of MSW to processing of waste through the

facility and production of products. The narrative description should be in sufficient

detail to demonstrate that the approach will substantially fulfill with the Project

Objectives.

Q. 4 Generic Facility Design

a) Provide a generic facility site layout, equipment general arrangement, and schematicprocess flow diagram for the project at the Ridge Road Transfer Station.

b) Provide a general description of major system components for a commercial facility and airpollution control technologies, as applicable.

c) Identify the minimum number of acres required for development of the project as wellas the preferred acreage if different from the acreage available for the Ridge Road

Transfer Station. The Ridge Road Transfer Station sits on an 8-acre site.

Q. 5 Tipping Fees and Other Charges

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Provide information to demonstrate the Project is capable of sustained operation at a

market-based competitive tip fee/processing fee.

If it is City-owned and operated, discuss the possibility of the City being able to reduce

its waste processing fee (which will replace the tipping fee) once the facility is fully

operational.

Identify any other charges the City should consider.

Q. 6 Public or Private Ownership

Discuss trade-offs of private ownership verses City ownership and operation on a not-

for-profit self-sustaining, enterprise fund basis.

Q. 7 Project Funding

Discuss whether the Project may be best funded through private or public sources

Debt financing:

o Commercial lendingo Tax-exempt bonds or taxable bondso Tax incentives for private investors

State and/or Federal financing assistance such as grants or loan guarantees.

Financing through the prepayment of electricity.

Identify other creative financing approaches that have worked on other projects.

Q.10 Technology Information

Please provide the following information for waste-to energy technology providers:

Provide a list of operating facilities, size of such facilities, description of whether they

are commercial or demonstration facilities, date placed in operation, and current status.Identify those facilities that are considered by the Respondent to be reference facilities

that best represent the technology proposed for the Citys Project.

Q. 11 Reference TechnologiesFor each reference facility and technology identified in response to question 10 above,

please provide the following as applicable:

1. facility name and location;2. facility description, including process flow diagram;3. facility owner and operator;4. development status (demonstration or commercial facility);5. dates in operation6. design capacity (tpd);7. demonstrated operating capacity (tpd);8. number of units and unit capacity (tpd);9. annual availability;10.Output (designate the units MW, Btu, tons/day, etc.);11.annual operating hours;


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12.type and quantity of waste processed;13.type of products-energy, fuels, compost, etc. and marketability of same;14.environmental performance, detailed pollutant emissions data, permit

compliance history;

15.user/owner satisfaction;16.other relevant information that demonstrates readiness and reliability of the

technology; and

17.photographs of the facility/technology in operation;18.GHG Emissions Data to demonstrate how the proposed facility would further

City of Clevelands GHG reduction goals;

Evaluation of ResponsesThe City will evaluate responses based on the following criteria:

Clarity and completeness of submissionGeneral review of Respondent experience

Experience in working with public agencies in the analysis, planning and/or

implementation of infrastructure projects

If a provider of technology, respondent must be the owner of the technology, or

otherwise hold the appropriate licenses or agreements to market, develop, warranty,

and (if operating services are offered) operate and maintain the technology for

long-term periods (e.g., 10 or 20 years)

The technology must be ready for immediate, commercial operation. The

Respondent shall demonstrate readiness by documenting with its SRIQ response

that the technology has previously operated in either a commercial application and/or

for demonstration purposes, processing MSW comparable to the characteristics of

MSW described in Attachment 1.

The technology must have an existing reference facility (demonstration or commercial)

that can be visited to observe the technology in operation. The SRIQ response must

provide information on that reference facility, including its location and operating status.

The technology must provide for beneficial use of waste through the production of fuel and/

energy, compost, and other marketable products, as applicable, and must be evidenced by

defined markets for all such products.

Familiarity with and understanding of solid waste conversion technologies and

renewable energy technologies and project structures (e.g., input and outtake

contracts, security and guarantee requirements, risk allocation, etc.).Experience in the evaluation of State/Federal grant and/or financial incentives and

subsidy programs and/or the inclusion of State/Federal grants and/or other

subsidies in financing structures

How well the technology meets one or more ofthe Citys Top Priorities (p.11)


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Request For Qualifications

This RFQ is to enable the City to better gauge the merits of the responses submitted to the

SRIQ. Responses may be submitted by a wide range of interested parties, and the City reserves

the right to seek additional information from any respondent.

For Waste-to-Energy technology companies, please provide complete answers to the

following:

A-1 Name of Firm; name of technology; principal contact person; address;telephone/fax; and email.

A-2 Please provide background information about your company. Include companyhistory, location(s), major accomplishments and bios of your key personnel.

A-3 List any reference facilities or projects, including for each: a) Name and location;b) Owner/Operator; c) Technology; d) Feedstock; e) Capital and Operation andMaintenance cost; f) Raw MSW and feedstock throughput; g) Types/quantities of

products and by-products; h) Amount of residual sent to landfill; i) History of

operations; j) Start-up date; k) Time in service; and l) A discussion of operating and

maintenance challenges.

A-4 Briefly discuss the significant environmental impacts from your technologies, orissues that require permits of any type. Include, as appropriate, air emissions,

water emissions, solid waste residues, visual impacts, and nuisance (odor, noise,

traffic) impacts.

A-5 Provide a summary of the key advantages offered by your technology for theProject. Compare those advantages with the key challenges you foresee the City

will encounter.

A-6 As applicable, provide the following information for proposed waste-to-energytechnologies:

a. Technical information, including narrative descriptions of the proposed facility.b. A description of any pre-processing system required to prepare the feedstock for

processing. Include equipment used to pre-sort, separate, shred, size, screen,

dry, or otherwise process the material.

c. A description of the equipment used to feed the waste-to-energy technology(e.g. screw feeders or presses).d. A description of the gas cleaning systems, such as scrubbers, baghouses,

activated carbon filters, etc. used for cleaning the syngas and/or waste gases.

e. Where applicable, describe the power generation system, e.g., reciprocatingengine, boiler, turbine, etc., and associated environmental controls.

f. A description of the odor control systems.g. Heat and material balance information.


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h. Lists of major pieces of equipment, number of units, and capacity.i. Extent of process modularization and ability/cost to increase future capacity.

(B) For companies that provide any of the following or related equipment, provide

complete answers to the questions below.

Waste Receiving Process

Waste Separation and Recovery Process

Recyclables Handling Process

Recycling Equipment

Waste-To-Energy Feedstock Preparation Process Including Biomass (MSW)

Drying, Pelletization and Storage

Syngas-Fuel Processing

Residual Fly Ash Processing

Air Emissions Controls and System Controls

Please provide detailed information regarding your companys products. Product

information should include, if relevant:

1. Functions and Options2. Performance Characteristics3. Ratings4. Materials of Construction5. Installation Configuration and Footprint6. Power Requirements7. Control Scheme/Proprietary Software, Etc.8. Limitations, Exceptions9. Maintenance Requirements10. Available Warranty11. Approximate Lead Time for Delivery From Day of Order

(C) For waste management, composting, recycling and other related companies, please

provide complete answers to the following:

C-1 Name of Firm; name of technology; principal contact person; address;telephone/fax; and email.

C-2 Please provide background information about your company. Include companyhistory, location(s), major accomplishments and bios of your key personnel.

C-3 List any reference facilities or projects, including for each: a) Name and location;b) Owner/Operator; c) Technology; d) Feedstock; e) Capital and Operation and

Maintenance cost; f) Raw MSW and feedstock throughput; g) Types/quantities of


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products and by-products; h) Amount of residual sent to landfill; i) History of

operations; j) Start-up date; k) Time in service; and l) A discussion of operating and

maintenance challenges.

C-4 Briefly discuss the significant environmental impacts from your technologies, orissues that require permits of any type. Include, as appropriate, air emissions,water emissions, solid waste residues, visual impacts, and nuisance (odor, noise,

traffic) impacts.

C-5 Provide a summary of the key advantages offered by your technology for theProject. Compare those advantages with the key challenges you foresee the City

will encounter.

C-6 Technical information, including narrative descriptions of the proposed processor technology.

C-7 A description of any pre-processing system required to prepare the feedstock forprocessing. Include equipment used to pre-sort, separate, shred, size, screen,

dry, or otherwise process the material.

C-8 MSW through-put requirementsC-9 Environmental concerns and solutionsC-10 A description of the odor control systemsC-11 Lists of major pieces of equipment, number of units, and capacity

(D) For professional services companies, consulting firms, developers, financers and

related companies, please provide complete answers to the following:

D-1. Provide a brief history of your company, emphasizing Municipal Solid Wasterelated project experience.

D-2. Provide information that demonstrates that your company has furnishedequipment, systems or services to similar projects.

D-3. Number of similar projects under contract or pending award. Identify the dollarvalue and percent complete for each project.

Cleveland Supplemental RFIQ 5-18-12

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