Description of IE Oversight Activities. The IE initiated a number of activities in performing its oversight role in connection with PG&E’s evaluation criteria, evaluation methodology, evaluation and selection process, and the contract negotiation process. Many of these oversight activities are described in detail on pages 4-11 of our Shortlisting Report (July 30, 2007) and are summarized below. In addition, the IE performed a variety of oversight activities associated with contract negotiations that are described below.
Description of IE Oversight Activities. The IE was involved in a number of activities and completed several specific tasks in performing its oversight role in connection with development of the 2017 DRAM RFO 26 Decision 00-00-000 at 129-37. The FERC guidelines are set forth in Ameren Energy Generating Company, 108 FERC ¶ 61,081 (June 29, 2004). pilot program, PG&E’s evaluation methodology, and evaluation and selection process. The activities of the IE during the process are described below: • Participated in weekly utility DRAM team meetings prior to receipt of offers as well as conference calls in which the utilities discussed common issues; • Reviewed and commented on the Draft 2017 DRAM RFO documents for each IOU; • Participated in PRG meetings prior to and during the solicitation process for each utility; • Reviewed and discussed the bid evaluation methodology adopted by all three utilities; • Participated in discussions with all utilities to address response to comments from Bidders after the 2016 DRAM RFO; • Participated in the Pre-Bid Conference and provided comments on the presentation; • Reviewed and commented on the Company’s responses to bidder’s questions; • Reviewed and summarized the offers received to ensure the Company and IE identified and assessed the same list of offers; • Reviewed the conformance assessment undertaken by each IOU and participated in call with Bidders regarding conformance issues; • Reviewed and assessed PG&E’s evaluation of the offers received for purposes of selecting the offers that would be included in the final shortlist. Participated in several conference calls with PG&E’s project manager and project staff to discuss the status of the bids and any revisions to the shortlist; • Prepared the IE report for inclusion with the utility Advice Letter filings seeking approval for the contracts executed; This report provides an assessment and review of PG&E’s DRAM RFO procurement process from development of the RFO through execution of the final contracts. The role of the IE is also discussed as it pertains to specific activities as identified in Section V of this report.
