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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is soliciting professional services for the South Boston Power Complex Study. The South Boston Power Complex (SBPC) is the core of the MBTA power system, providing 60% of power for regular operations and generating power in cases of commercial outages. The SBPC receives power from Eversource via two 115kV transmission lines and transforms and distributes power through the 15kV AC distribution network to traction power and unit substations. The SBPC includes the following major sub-assets: 115kV transmission lines, 115kV equipment, high voltage yard, a 15kV switching station, and a 68 MW kerosene-fueled turbine-powered generator (two jet engines). The SBPC generates back-up power for the MBTA power system when commercial power is out, and the MBTA also has a current contractual obligation to run the power plant when called upon by Independent System Operator (ISO) New England. The duration of this contract will be one (1) year with two (2) option periods of six (6) months each. The scope of services includes feasibility planning and concept development services for the South Boston Power Complex (SBPC) site, including renewals for the following SBPC assets: 115kV transmission lines; 15kV switching station equipment and facility; high voltage yard components; and 68 MW kerosene-fueled turbine-powered generator (two jet engines). This planning effort will also evaluate the feasibility of alternative scenarios at the site, such as battery storage and upgraded generation systems. Project tasks may include site data collection, concept development, conceptual site plan development, and alternatives evaluation. The selected consultant will have demonstrated experience successfully designing and executing transmission/distribution and generation projects and have an established working relationship with Eversource and ISO-NE. The MBTA also anticipates the following expertise will be required to complete this scope of services: electrical engineering, civil engineering, cost estimating, construction phasing, environmental permitting, flood data analysis and resilient design, energy financial modeling, emissions modeling, and energy regulatory compliance. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.