Project Execution Plan

Project Approach and Execution Plan
Project Execution Plan
Within the past ten years we have successfully engineered, procured and constructed over
8,000 MW of combined cycle power plants for a diverse client base throughout the world. This
continued success has not gone unnoticed with the High Bridge Combined Cycle Project and
the Tracy Combined Cycle Project being selected as two of the top five gas fired projects for by
Power Magazine. Silverhawk Project was also recognized as the Power Engineering Combined
Cycle Power Plant of the Year. Our Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) has spurred
innovations that have resulted in plants that thoroughly consider long term O&M requirements
and are ergonomic to the End User. The plants we design substantially limit environmental
impacts, creating plants that others strive to emulate. While other firms ventured away from
combined cycle work into the large coal market, CH2M HILL was steadfast in combined cycle
work, thus giving us a clear advantage over others with our current and applicable experience.
This experience is the basis for the development of our Project Execution Plan for the Cricket
Valley Energy Center (CVEC) Combined Cycle Project.
Overview Integrated O&M Experience

For a project to be successful, we believe it CH2M HILL’s power plant professionals
must begin with a proven Project Execution come from backgrounds rich in startup,
Plan that is thorough and complete. operations, and maintenance knowledge of
CH2M HILL’s Integrated in-house EPC power plants. This includes substantial
Execution Plan will provide Cricket Valley construction experience in the US on
Energy Center, LLC (CVEC) with the projects with Energy Capital Partners,
confidence that their project goals will be Origin Energy, Xcel Energy, Arizona Public
met effectively, virtually eliminating the Service, NV Energy, and others. This
“learning curve” others may face with experience results in facilities designed and
prime/sub teams or teams with no history constructed specifically to maximize
of lessons-learned from constructing such operational efficiency and to minimize
plants in the region. maintenance complexity, duration and cost.
The plan is adjusted as the project

progresses and is further refined after the
completion of each project, thus ensuring
we maintain optimal practices while
adjusting for site specific requirements.
Our Execution Strategy is structured to

meet CVEC’s core objectives for the Cricket
Valley Energy Center Project and to
mitigate project risks.
Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-1

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Proven Project Design bring the benefits of this culture to CVEC

Our project design team brings years of with the full expectation that we will work
“hands on” field and startup experience to as part of your integrated team to achieve
the project that synergistically enhances the Best Value—a balance of first cost, which
accessibility, operability, and includes a plant configured and designed
maintainability of the plant. for safe, efficient, long-term operations; as
well as on-time delivery.
Proven Execution Strategy
Our proposed integrated EPC Execution Key personnel from our company’s staff of
Plan is based on the same successful plan over 23,000 professionals will be made
used on all of our recent combined cycle available to support the CH2M HILL project
projects. This will be further tailored upon team as we develop and execute the project
award of the project to meet CVEC’s Scope pursuant to CVEC’s specific requirements
of Work and Technical Specifications and to for Cricket Valley Energy Center. On this
address logistics, environmental protection, project we will utilize our veteran personnel
and specific site concerns. located in our Atlanta office for the overall
project management, engineering,
Our Company Culture instills the procurement, and for the support of our
importance of establishing and maintaining construction and startup teams.
long-term relationships. We are pleased to

Engineering and Procurement Execution
Our Engineering Execution Plan is designed to take advantage of lessons learned from our
other combined cycle projects and to minimize interferences and field changes that impact
schedule and productivity. Our engineering disciplines develop design documents that offer
proven and ease-of-construction designs to meet or exceed all of CVEC’s goals, specifications,
and requirements. The ergonomics of our plants provided unique added value: We have
created plant environments that are safe and easy to maintain, access and operate. We have
gathered significant amount of information and used that information in developing front-end
engineering and installation plans.
From 3D model…
 Review administrative procedures and
establish formal lines of communication
 Implement a “safety-first” approach to
the work, starting with the incorporation
of safety into the design process to set the
precedent throughout the project
 Begin the commissioning-driven
approach to achieve the planned
completion date
 Review reporting requirements
To Constructed Plant…
The Kickoff Workshop is an environment
where team members will develop the
Kickoff Workshop personal relationships that will encourage
We recommend that, as soon as practical cooperation throughout the project—one of
following receipt of the notice to proceed, the keys to executing a successful project.
key members of the project team (including
participants from CVEC, OEM, Major Construction and Startup
equipment suppliers and CH2M HILL Participation
participate in a Project Kickoff Workshop We will co-locate some of our key
to: construction and startup personnel with our
engineering and design personnel soon
 Review and align project goals
after award of the Cricket Valley Energy
 Kickoff the start of key specifications Center Project. By reviewing the
 Review value engineering opportunities preliminary design with the engineering,
 Review status of technical issues, such as construction, and startup personnel, we
permits, existing site conditions, water identify potential interferences, barriers to
needs and noise construction and startup, as well as
potential schedule impacts early in the
 Review the project schedule

design process—at a time when changes can descriptions are then developed for each
be incorporated with minimal impact. system to describe system purpose, modes
of operation, and control philosophy.
The benefit to this approach is a well-
thought out and efficient design that is Model Smart Plant 3D (SP-3D)
integrated with the Construction and Our proposed integrated Engineering and
Startup Execution Plan. Design Tool will be Intergraph’s SP-3D
Model Review modeling software. Our 3D model provides
CH2M HILL recognizes and values the dimensionally accurate data, minimizing
potential interferences and significantly
input and participation of the Cricket Valley
reducing field rework. We extract detailed
Energy Center Operations team throughout
construction information directly from the
the project. We will conduct periodic
model, including piping isometrics,
design/model review meetings where we
electrical and piping orthographic
will “walk-down” all new items with the
drawings, and various bills of material,
Operations staff and Maintenance
ensuring dimensional accuracy.
personnel. These design/model review
meetings can be conducted in one of our
offices, CVEC offices or through online
conferencing for convenience.
P&IDs/Mechanical Design
Our design activities begin with finalizing
the plant’s overall thermal, material, and
water balances covering normal and
extreme conditions of operation for normal STG.
and peak load. Sizing calculations are Our 3D model also includes:
performed for all equipment and piping
consistent with the heat and water balance  BOP equipment outlines, including space
requirements and the contract allocations for maintenance access, and
requirements. Piping material accurate model interface locations for
specifications are selected for each system, piping, and electrical tie-ins.
and line sizes are calculated to ensure  As available, a 3D model from the OEM
proper diameter for reasonable velocities suppliers is loaded into our SP-3D model
and pressure drops, and to ensure proper or a shell model is developed from major
wall thickness for maximum pressure/ equipment suppliers’ engineering
temperature conditions. deliverables for interface locations. We
have successfully worked with OEMs to
Upon completion of the sizing calculations,
develop these interfaces.
the system P&IDs are finalized and the
supporting lists such as piping, valves, and  Underground and above ground piping
specialty items are developed. Process data  Major pipe supports
is generated for all system instrumentation  Underground duct banks
including control and safety valves. Design
 Cable trays
 Structural steel and access platforms StormCAD® software. These design tools
 Foundations/piling are based on well-known formulas by:
Darcy-Weisbach, Manning, Kutter, Hazen-
 Instrumentation
Williams, and Rational Method. Pavement
 Major valves drainage and inlet design are based on the
 Access platforms and stairways Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
HEC-22 methodology.
The 3D model is made available to the field
at all times to assist onsite personnel in Pavement thickness design is based on
visualizing the design, planning the work using AASHTO’s flexible and rigid
and coordinating construction activities and pavement design methodology. Roadway
progress measures. geometry is verified for conflicts with
vehicular maneuvering using PathPlanner®
Civil/Site Design
software by SIMTRA.
Our civil design site work is laid out using
Autodesk’s Land Development Desktop Structural Design
(LDD). Once the 3D site model is With the integration of STAAD PRO and
developed, the software is used to Framework software, we export the output
manipulate finish-grade elevations. LDD is of these design tools directly into the SP-3D
also used to automatically generate site model. The structural 3D model
work stationing and offsets that ensure incorporates all structural steel and
accuracy of information on the drawings. foundation designs, ensuring identification
of potential interferences with pipes, cable
trays and duct banks. It also improves
coordination with other design disciplines
and construction.
The degree of structural information

included in the model allows for overall
foundation arrangement viewing. By
having an overall view of all foundation
locations and sizes, foundations can be
Snapshot of PDS model showing piping, cable tray and combined or separated to promote safe and
underground design.
economical construction.
Site hydrology is modeled using PondPack®
software, which, is a simplified procedure Piping Design
used to calculate storm runoff volume, peak Piping design begins with the development
rate of discharge, and storage volumes. The of the Equipment Site Plan with input from
output parameters from PondPack® are all disciplines and field personnel based on
lessons learned from previous combined
used as the basis of design for site
cycle projects and CVEC requirements.
stormwater drainage control.
From the site plan, the SP-3D model will be
Stormwater drainage design, including
developed by adding the turbine
culverts, ditches, catch basins, and pipes, is
equipment outlines, including space
based on using FlowMaster® and
allocations for operation and maintenance breakers, iso-phase busses, and equipment
access, and accurate model interface enclosures in the SP-3D model. Benefits of
locations for piping and electrical tie-ins. SP-3D modeling of duct banks include:
Piping will be designed within the model,  Tighter coordination between ductbanks
including all the elements of the piping such and underground piping, thus reducing
as valves and hanger supports and the real estate required to install the two
interference detection. systems as close as possible without
interference.
 Non-interference with concrete
foundations and piers.
 Accelerated scheduling by getting
ductbanks installed before above ground
construction activities.
 Underground space allocation for
different disciplines early in the design of
the project.
Interference reports are reviewed at least
weekly to ensure there are no interferences  Accurate stub-up coordinates for
among the piping and equipment elements equipment interfaces.
and work by other disciplines.  An economical means to explore alternate
tray routes in conjunction with the field
Piping isometrics for critical and hot piping
personnel to maximize space utilization
are extracted to perform stress analysis.
and minimize labor and material
The General Arrangement Drawing, Piping
requirements.
Orthographics, Piping Isometrics, and
Hanger Support Detail drawings are  Easier planning of construction activities,
extracted from the SP-3D model. (e.g., cable pulling).
 A bill of materials for purchasing.
Architectural/Building Design
 Cable tray non-interferences with piping,
Architectural design includes providing the
structure, and equipment.
architectural elements of the building for
the PDS model to detect interferences  As a complement to our SP-3D model, we
between the architectural elements and use unique software to enhance inter-
work by other disciplines. Noise mitigation discipline coordination and construction
is also a major goal in the selection and and startup efforts.
application of architectural elements. Cablematic Plus is a customized cable and
Electrical Design raceway management system that improves
Electrical physical design consists of design productivity and quality. As a
modeling underground ductbanks and design tool, Cablematic Plus allows for
automated routing of cables, automated
manholes, aboveground cable tray and
sizing of raceways, comprehensive error
conduit in critical areas, and major electrical
checking, and direct importation of design
equipment including transformers, circuit
information from other disciplines. The
database is moved to the jobsite and used to checks and reviews are conducted of all
manage and coordinate cable and conduit CH2M HILL design documents, including
installation through startup. equipment vendor submittal documents.
Cross-discipline reviews are also conducted
Instrumentation Design
to ensure a coordinated design (such as
We will begin instrumentation design by
checking piping drawings for agreement
preparing a project Control and Operation
with P&ID and process requirements, and
Philosophy document. An Integrated
checking structural foundation drawings for
Instrument List will be developed that
conformity to equipment requirements).
includes OEM-supplied instruments. An
input/output (I/O) list for the BOP Safety, Constructability, and
instruments, equipment and “packages,” Startup Reviews
instrument data sheets, instrumentation Prior to releasing drawings and
plans, and instrument installation details specifications for construction and startup,
will be developed. The control loop we issue a complete design package for
diagrams detailing wiring between field final review and comment by other
devices and the distributed control system CH2M HILL team members. Construction
(DCS) for instruments, equipment, and and startup personnel will have been
packages will be prepared using our actively involved in the development of the
INtools® Integrated Instrument Database design process from the beginning of
design tool. design. This is an opportunity for
construction and startup staffs to confirm
We also utilize Intergraph’s INtools®
that their comments on the planned work
Instrument Design and Management
activities have been incorporated and will
System to design instrument and controls
give them a last look at identifying potential
activities. This design tool ensures that
improvements.
design changes are properly managed and
controlled to minimize impacts from Each team member is accountable when the
changes during design. design is issued for construction. Changes
are expensive and time consuming, and
Controls Design/DCS Integration minimized through this process.
Control system architecture and
programming experience gained from We also incorporate the constructability and
previous combined cycle projects allows us startup philosophy into the safety aspects of
to adapt proven principles into the design. our projects. As an example, our safety
Control system programming, operator constructability reviews isolate crane
graphics, and interface requirements, activities to ensure that personnel are not
proven by field commissioning and plant exposed to major overhead lifts. Our safety
operation, can be quickly adapted. startup reviews identify unique conditions
experienced during startup (e.g., steam
Checking blows) to limit personnel exposure to
To ensure a design that conforms to dangerous and abnormal plant conditions.
specifications, meets code requirements,
and conforms to industry practices, periodic We identify and plan for personnel access
and egress routes during routine operations
and during emergency conditions. Our access privileges, user access to files can be
review identifies construction sequences easily controlled. All parties are notified
that can create unsafe conditions such as every time a new file is uploaded to the site
confined spaces, excavations, scaffolding, via e-mail.
and barrier requirements. By identifying
the condition up-front, we plan for and take
the appropriate action to guard against its
occurrence.
Early Design Submittals

Electrical One-Line Diagrams, Preliminary
P&IDs and General Arrangements will be
submitted early in the project for review
and approval by the Project team. Our
strategy to meet the project schedule is to
submit clearly defined drawing packages
that expedite the preliminary reviews and
approvals. Upon approval of key
Procurement Plan
Equipment and construction subcontract
submittals, the specification and
procurement will be conducted by
procurement cycle will begin with vendor
CH2M HILL in the highest ethical manner
bid and award, followed by submittal of
in accordance with established corporate
vendor drawings for review.
standard procedures that flow down from
Online Conferencing our corporate procurement team, who
We propose the use of our standard web- routinely contracts with federal and state
based data conferencing system, Microsoft government agencies. The primary objective
Live Meeting, which will allow our teams to of our procurement approach is to acquire
teleconference and review documents in high-quality goods and services that meet
real-time—reducing costs associated with or exceed CVEC’s technical and commercial
deferred decisions and unnecessary travel. requirements at fair and competitive prices,
while considering small, women-owned,
Project Website
minority owned and disadvantaged
We use the SharePoint secure online project
vendors to the fullest extent possible.
hosting service to exchange documents and
CH2M HILL will develop a vendor list for
files between team members to provide the
the project. A detailed description of our
team immediate access to current project
Procurement procedures is located at the
information. We utilize the Primavera
end of this section.
Contract Manager as an integrated “project
workspace,” which centralizes the
management of project drawings,
specifications, RFIs, and correspondence
into one secure, online location, reducing
cycle times and errors and increasing
project control. With multiple levels of
Approved Subcontractors portions of the construction based on our

Procurement for the Cricket Valley Energy previous working experience with these
Center Project will begin at the earliest firms, their demonstrated ability to offer
possible time. We have completed the high-quality work at competitive pricing,
Empire project in Rensselaer, NY and have and their well developed relationships with
experience with numerous contractors. We the labor market. Where practical, we will
will make arrangements with various pre- identify and utilize qualified local
qualified subcontractors for execution of contractors.

Operability, Maintainability and Accessibility
As part of CH2M HILL’s kickoff meeting Plan. This integration has proven far more
with CVEC, we will enlist the services of successful to the project outcome than
our Director of Engineering and our projects designed and constructed by
Director of Startup and Commissioning to separate entities.
meet with the plant’s operating staff. We
Together, we participate in SP-3D Design
will review the design philosophy and
discuss the optimization of the plant, Model reviews throughout the Project
review of plant and system operating where we will “walk though” the facility
philosophies and commissioning plans to model and review equipment placement
identify potential alternatives and areas and maintenance access creating a safe,
to improve operability and schedule during practical and ergonomic plant.
startup.
Boiler Feed Pump Arrangement
Variable Speed Couplings are included in
our offer. These variable speed drives will
significantly reduce auxiliary power
consumption during start up and part load
operation and to provide maintenance
advantages. Variable speed drives add
significant capital cost; however, they add
more value to a cycling plant:
• Maintenance Advantage – Variable

Construction and Startup speed couplings provide a "softer"
Participation motor start, minimizing in-rush current
As an “Integrated” EPC Contractor, during pump starting, thus reducing
CH2M HILL co-locates our construction the potential to damage the pump from
and startup personnel with our high impact starts. Variable speed also
engineering and design personnel during significantly reduces wear on the HRSG
the critical preliminary design phase. By HP drum level control valves, and feed
reviewing the preliminary design with the pump minimum flow valves. This is
entire engineering, construction, and because the HRSG level control valve
startup teams, we identify potential can be set at a fixed differential
interferences, barriers to construction and pressure, e.g. 150 psi, allowing the
startup, as well as potential operability, valve components to last much longer.
maintainability and accessibility impacts The thrusts and water pressures are
early in the design process—at a time when greatly reduced after reaching full
changes can be incorporated with minimal speed. For fixed speed pumps the
impact. The benefit to the project is a well- differential pressure can be thousands
thought out design that is integrated with of psi during start‐up, causing erosive
the Construction and Startup Execution wear and high forces on valve.
• Efficiency Advantage – This can be Improved water treatment

evaluated when the value of improved systems:
part load (including unfired base load) • Reduced well water usage compared to
power and heat rate is assessed over RFP requirements.
the plant lifetime based on economics • Reduced capacity of required
and a load profile of the plant, Pretreatment System.
including whether the plant will be
• Reduced complexity.
dispatched fired or unfired. The
trade‐off is capital vs. operating cost. • Simplified controls.
At full load, the efficiency loss Improved Water Pump Building
introduced by the VSH is offset by the We have joined the water pump building to
savings of reduced throttling loss. the service/fire water tank to simplify
However, at reduced loads, the winter operation.
savings become quite significant. If the
flow for the unfired case is only 2/3 of Other Specific Areas to Address
the flow of fired case then the pump All areas of the plant will be addressed with
would realize a power savings per of respect to orientation, location and access to
about 25%. If operating hours are equipment, components, valves, and
mostly unfired, then the economic instruments including:
impact is very significant.  Valves and components that require
On previous projects, using the Owner’s calibration and/or routine access will be
proforma and economic evaluation factors, located such that maintenance operations
we have found the power savings to be can be performed from platforms or
valued in the range of ~$1MM for each F- access ways.
class HRSG; Couple that with pump and  Motorized valves and automatic control
valve maintenance savings and improved valves will typically be located for access
plant availability and the savings can be on all sides and as a minimum 180
worth substantially more. degrees. Where this is impractical, the
item will be discussed in the design hazardous substances. Plans for

review and resolved. containment and disposal of oily waste
 Valves that require insulation will be streams will be reviewed and discussed.
insulated with removable blankets so  Electrical hazardous and explosion-
sheathing and insulation will not have to classified areas will be reviewed with
be removed and reinstalled each time regards to the appropriate NFPA, NEC,
access is necessary. CSA and local code requirements to
 For removal of Boiler Feed Pumps and ensure compliance.
motors, we propose locating the pumps  A fire safety evaluation will be performed
outboard from the pipe rack so the in accordance with NFPA 850 and the
pump and motor can be lifted with a RFP and appropriate requirements
mobile crane. All of our equipment included for detecting, alarming and
specifications, where applicable, address extinguishing hazards and/or preventing
lifting lug locations for equipment to hazards from spreading should they
provide safe means of rigging and occur.
transfer.  All occupied spaces and spaces for
 Medical evacuation plans will be storage of combustibles will be reviewed
discussed with regard to remote areas on and the appropriate fire protection
top of the HRSG and the inside of provisions will be included.
vessels.
CH2M HILL’s Noise Analysis
 All equipment contracts will require that Capabilities
the individual supplier meet the CH2M HILL has a breadth of acoustical
requirements for noise exposure to the resources, including state-of-the-art sound
extent that this is practical. level instrumentation and the latest
 If desired, special noise enclosures can acoustical modeling software. Key project
be furnished around equipment items staff includes a registered professional
that have excessive noise signatures on a acoustical, civil and environmental engineer
continuous basis. and member of the Institute of Noise
 Steam Turbine and Gas Turbine rotor Control Engineering. A detailed description
removals will be reviewed as well as of our noise analysis capabililities can be
generator rotor pulls to ensure that the found in Section 11-HSSE of our submittal.
appropriate access is available.
Sound Instrumentation
 Unloading, storage and usage CH2M HILL owns numerous Type I
requirements for chemicals such as fuel (precision) sound level meters. All are data
oil, 19% aqueous ammonia, boiler water logging and equipped with optional
treatment chemicals, lubricants, solvents environmental monitoring kits for
and reagents will be addressed early on unattended continuous measurements.
in the preliminary design with CH2M HILL also has an extensive
operations. inventory of portable data logging
 Containment designs will be reviewed as meteorological equipment to concurrently
well as removal and disposal of spills of record wind speed and direction.
Noise Prediction Software perform calculations in sub-areas of a large

CH2M HILL uses customized spreadsheet project, allowing the analysis to concentrate
models, and also has several CADNA/A on potential problem areas, which shortens
software licenses. This software handles the calculation time.
industrial facilities, stationary sources, and
For industrial sources, it is possible to input
HVAC equipment. CH2M HILL typically
sound power level, sound reduction index
plots noise contours over U.S. Geological
(for radiation from buildings), and
Survey mapping or aerial photographs, if
attenuation (for silencers) in a single band
they are available.
or frequency spectrum. As with all source
CADNA/A can include sound absorption types, sound power emission levels can be
coefficients on all surfaces, evaluate the input directly or on-line using calculations
effects of barriers, enclosures, terrain, and based on known sound pressure and other
include effects of varying ground parameters. Directivity effects can also be
impedance. Additionally, the program can included.

Site Logistics and Material Control
Developing and executing an efficient Logistics Plan and Material Control Program has a
significant impact on worker productivity and reduces both schedule risk and the confusion
and resulting cost of a disorganized approach to construction. As a major task in developing
our construction strategy, we have adopted our proven Logistics Plan and Material Control
Program to balance the project location, site layout, laydown, the proposed construction
schedule, project cost, and the optimum use of craft workers.
Logistics Plan CH2M HILL export packing standards will

be utilized on equipment and material
Equipment and material sourced in the
United States will be quoted FCA job site or sourced outside of North America.
FCA suppliers’ facility. Project Procurement Logistics will develop
a scope of work and inquiry document to be
A formal log will be retained of all
issued to the following freight forwarders
shipments and values for lodging against
and customs brokers:
Air and Ocean Cargo Insurance and/or
Builders Risk Policy. Where necessary  Agility Project Logistics
specific insurance certificates will be issued  DHL Global Forwarding & Industrial
by others and where required by insurance Projects
policy, a marine survey will be agreed
 Lynden International
between the parties and present at vessel
loading and/or discharge.  Panalpina
 Schenker
Where the nature of cargo, risk or other
project requirements dictate, a certified The scope of work will reflect single point
marine surveyor may be nominated by control from receipt of CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL to monitor vessel loading procured cargo at offshore supplier to
and/or unloading. Established procedures delivery job.
and journey management plans will be For equipment and bulks sourced in North
developed to ensure risk and Health, Safety America CH2M HILL will manage the
and Environmental (HSE) requirements are shipment from Supplier to laydown area
followed. and site. This will include Supplier visits,
For equipment arriving from offshore, all attending barge offloading, major crane lifts
customs clearance will be managed by and other key points in the capital project
CH2M HILL, obtaining lowest duty rate supply chain.
applicable, in accordance with United States CH2M HILL has extensive experience and
customs valuation laws and regulations. works with only recognized specialists in
Import documentation for equipment and the field such as:
material imported will be retained for no
less than five (5) years as required by  Mammoet
United States law.  Marino Crane / Hake /Barnhart

 Lockwood Brothers heat recovery steam generator (HRSG)

 Bennet Motor Express suppliers allow us to immediately set the
 Bigge Crane & Rigging equipment on the permanent foundations in
 Miller Transfer the sequencing described earlier. This “just-
in-time” approach minimizes the required
Upon award CH2M HILL will develop
storage space and eliminates double
detailed processes and work instructions for
handling.
Cargo Importation, Logistics Execution,
Transport Management, Materials Staging, Heavy Haul Plan
Storage and Handling. CH2M HILL will develop a project-specific
heavy haul plan as part of our Project
CH2M HILL Logistics Coordinator assigned
Execution Plan. Rail is not a feasible
to the project will oversee and execute
transport option for equipment that exceed
responsibilities in support of logistics and
the standard width, height and weight for
transport activities. Continuous
train operations. With commuter rail
coordination with construction, expediting,
operations being the principal rail activity
purchasing, subcontracts, Marine,
this limits our ability to utilize this mode of
Highway, State, City, Town and Municipal
transport.
regulatory authorities. Transport and
logistics services subcontractors are Transport of equipment that is over
required to support worker productivity, dimensional and or overweight in nature is
schedules and project performance. very challenging in New York State.
Validation of all recommended routings
Temporary Laydown Yard
will require formal route surveys and New
The designated onsite laydown will not be
York State regulators have indicated
sufficient for the needs of this project. We
requirement for a third party engineering
intend to utilize an additional twenty-five
review of bridges, roads and structures
(25) acres of off-site laydown (provided by
along the proposed route.
Owner within 2.5 miles of the site). We also
believe assessment of potential laydown Our strategy is to barge major equipment to
area south of construction site, in proximity a Tilcon operated quarry location in
of old power plant, be undertaken as an Wappinger’s Falls, New York, just north of
alternative. Laydown areas will be an Bowdoin County Park, which is
intuitive grid, labeled and posted for the approximately 30 miles from the site.
storage of designated material. We will
We will perform a barge onhire and offhire
develop detailed plans and maps early in
survey to ensure safety, stability and
the project to maintain storage and material
suitability for the task.
handling control.
Barge will be a 200 x 48 barge, or similar,
Combustion Turbine Generator outfitted with crane suitable to lift
and Steam Turbine Generator equipment from barge and place on to
Delivery
transporters. Transporters will then move
The Combustion Turbine Generator (CTG),
equipment to a specified staging area where
the Steam Turbine Generator (STG) and the

equipment will be lowered on to pedestals, All onsite and remote storage will be
stands or beams. controlled by our Material Control Manager
who will be responsible for material receipt,
This staging area is located within an
inspection, off-loading and sequenced
operating facility which imposes restrictions
storage of equipment and material.
on when transport from this staging area to
the site can occur. Material Receipt
Equipment and materials will be received at
During daylight hours we will prepare
a central material receiving area.
equipment and tranporters for movement.
CH2M HILL receiving personnel, working
Movement will not commence until the
in conjunction with the appropriate
evening hours, after plant operations cease.
subcontractor when applicable, will receive
We will also operate on weekends, and if
material and equipment, inspecting for
necessary holidays, when no plant
OS&D.
operations are in play.
After this is completed, the material
Heavy loads will be delivered to a quarry
shipment is unloaded from the
(named), offloaded from barges to
transportation carrier. CH2M HILL,
transporters to be delivered to the site.
working with our subcontractor when
Finalization of the offloading means and
applicable, will accept care, custody, and
methods will be included in the plan.
control. During the receipt inspection,
Material Control Program (within a 3-day window for each shipment),
We maintain a formal computer tracking each delivery will be “shaken out” to
system for all material received. Our identify and verify shipment completion.
Material Control Program includes:
The material will be checked for storage
 Material receipt—overages, shortages and requirements and routed for indoor or
damage (OS&D) inspections and outdoor storage. Those materials requiring
documentation special protection will be covered or
 An inventory control and accountability warehoused as required and those items
system requiring special preventive maintenance
requirements will be logged into our
 Material handling and tracking
equipment maintenance file. Motors and
 A formal program for assigning and
cabinets requiring the energizing of strip
tracking storage in the laydown area
heaters in storage will be staged close to
onsite (outdoor and closed storage)
power supply areas in the yard.
 Material and equipment protection
 Storage area preventive maintenance
 Pre-staging material for work packages
with appropriate tracking control and
accountability
 Tracking through permanent installation
of material/equipment in the plant

well as the offsite laydown area 24/7 once

construction begins and we begin to receive
and store plant materials. We will provide
a guard shack with security guard
controlling access to both the site and
material storage areas.
Conex boxes may be used for items requiring either

environmental control or security.
Indoor Storage
Those items requiring controlled storage
will be stored under covers, in Conex
boxes or in our temporary warehouse. We
will establish shelves and storage bins to
properly account for and store received Items are inventoried, sorted and placed in bins
inventories. Instrumentation will be in preparation for pre-staging material for work
packages.
received, tagged, and stored in a locked,
Using a card swiping system, we will
controlled environment. Indoor storage
construct a “Brass Alley” in the proximity of
space as provided by CVEC.
the construction area, where the craft will
Construction Office Trailers enter and exit.
A series of site construction trailers will be
Storage areas will be fenced and controlled,
provided to facilitate the various needs of
as necessary, to store valuable materials
the site team, including a trailer dedicated
and components. Smaller items will be
to site safety orientation of all personnel, a
secured in Conex containers/locked storage
trailer dedicated to the startup team, along
areas, with access controlled by authorized
with the usual trailers for administration
personnel alone.
and field supervision personnel.
Our subcontractors will be required to
Craft Parking abide by our site security plan and will also
Craft parking will be in the area designated be required to control their materials. Tools
by CVEC immediately to the south of the and critical components will be secured in
plant. Our manpower analysis, based on locked storage containers or Conex boxes at
our proposed schedule, indicates that a the end of each shift.
peak of approximately 750 to 800 craft is
anticipated. Using a 75% requirement, this Material and tools can be removed from the
translates into a peak need for 550 to 600 site only with an authorized gate pass
parking spaces. issued by authorized CH2M HILL
personnel. Inventory lists will accompany
Site Security Plan gate passes.
CH2M HILL will provide full-time security
services for the construction site areas as

Construction Plan
Our Construction Execution Plan while based upon our successful plans used on other
combined cycle projects has been tailored to meet the Cricket Valley Energy Center project
design and site conditions.
Key Dates
Jobsite Safety
Contract Award (assumed) – January 1, 2012
Safety is CH2M HILL’s #1 goal. Through an
extensive, ongoing accident prevention and NTP – May 1, 2012
general safety program, we strive to provide Initial mob for demolition work and development
each employee and project with a workplace of offsite area – May 31, 2012
free from recognized hazards. Our company Mobilize site and start new construction – October
has a safety vision, adopting “the zero injury 1, 2012
philosophy” which is why we are so well
We will submit required documentation
respected by the local building trades.
and secure permits for new acceleration/
Planning and Scheduling deceleration lanes at SR 22 for the new
In order to support the planned October 1, access road into the proposed 25 acre offsite
2102 site mobilization and start of new laydown and storage area located 2.5 miles
construction, CH2M HILL plans to mobilize a from the project site. As soon as practical,
skeleton staff to the site, while releasing the after NTP and possibly utilizing the same
demolition subcontractor to begin their work, contractor selected to develop the site for
the end of May 2012. All of the demolition us, we will begin developing the new access
should be completed prior to mobilization of road and 25 acre area for laydown,
the site grading contractor and start of other warehousing, pre-assembly and staging of
on site construction activities. Development large assembled components. CH2M HILL
of design documentation is required to apply will utilize the existing roads for access to
for permit(s) that will be required to build the offsite area until the tie-in of our
new acceleration and deceleration lanes that temporary access road into SR 22 is
will connect the offsite laydown and parking completed. While the timely development
area access road to SR 22. of this area is critical to the success of new
construction at the project site, it appears
Area for Laydown, Warehousing, Parking,
Preassembly and Staging of Materials that there will be adequate space for craft
CH2M HILL plans to develop 10 acre piece of parking and temporary construction
property adjacent to and immediately south facilities immediately to the south of the
of the project site proper for parking for project proper. Until such time as the 10
personnel assigned to the offsite area and acre piece of property can be developed,
temporary construction facilities, as well as there should be adequate space on site to
the offsite 25 acre +/- area for laydown, allow the demolition work to be completed.
warehousing, preassembly and staging of There should also be adequate space on site
materials. to allow the start of site grading following
completion of the demolition work. With a
day shift peak of approximately 550 craft, we form of compaction over the entire 25 acres.
will need 3 to 4 of the 10 acres available for Following the stripping and compaction
parking with the remainder to be used for process, we will then cover all of the areas
construction trailers, craft change trailers, to be used for temporary construction and
various onsite pre-assembly and storage access roads throughout the laydown area
areas. with geotextile fabric before placing
aggregate recycled from the demolition
Locating craft parking immediately adjacent
process supplemented with purchased
to the project site will allow us to avoid the
aggregate to build a stable base suitable for
expense of bussing craft from the offsite area.
car, truck and crane traffic. We assume that
CH2M HILL will set up card swiping systems
the areas used for actual laydown and
at both the onsite and offsite parking areas to
storage of materials and equipment will be
monitor and record who is at both sites at all
covered with an appropriate thickness of
times. For the offsite laydown and storage
either recycled or purchased aggregate and
area, we will assign separate labor crews and
combined with dunnage and that this will
construction equipment to receive, unload,
be adequate for the intended purpose.
store, protect and pre-assemble to the largest
extent practical components that will be Temporary power and phone service
transported just in time to the point of required for our warehousing, connecting
installation at the project site. motor heaters, temporary lighting and
welding stations for the parking, laydown
CH2M HILL will strip and stockpile topsoil
and preassembly work needs will need to
from the 25 acre offsite area and use it to
be brought onto the offsite area. We assume
build temporary berms that will provide
that there is adequate service available
some visual protection from houses that are
immediately adjacent to the site to support
in close proximity to the laydown, parking
these needs. Depending on the availability
and work areas. We will immediately seed
of phone lines, we will either utilize
these berms to provide protection from
NEXTEL type hand held phones or hard
erosion which may require us to set up a
line phones for communication between the
maintenance program to water and properly
project site and materials control staff.
maintain the berms. Even though this site is
temporary (2+ years), CH2M HILL will need
a detail of what is necessary to obtain the
permits needed to develop the site and then
restore it when the work is completed.
Since the offsite area has historically been

used for farming, CH2M HILL assumes that
ground preparation/stabilization after
stripping the topsoil will be necessary in
order to provide reasonable support for
parking, access roads, material storage as well
as fabrication and preassembly of
components. We anticipate performing some
CH2M HILL will set up an intuitive grid, Pre Construction Activities

labeled and posted for the storage of Upon contract award, expected on or about
designated materials. We will also set up a 1 Jan 2012, key members of our project team
temporary warehouse or warehouses using will meet to verify the work needed prior to
clear span tents or Sprung type structures and being fully released (NTP) and funded on
utilize connexes as needed for the storage of May 1, 2012. The team will consist of
certain equipment, materials and bulk personnel from construction, engineering,
commodities that have to be protected from procurement, project controls, safety and
the elements. These facilities will need to be quality as appropriate. Some of the
in place in advance of the start of delivery of advanced activities, prior to receipt of the
bulk construction materials, process materials NTP, include but are not limited to the
and equipment. At the same time, we will following:
develop an area or areas to be used for
 Site surface investigation and final
preassembly and staging of components prior
report
to delivery to the project site.
 Site survey and establishment of
Due to the limited space available at the plant project controls
site, planning and communication to allow  Relocation of existing power lines on
just in time material flow will be critical to the site
success of the project. In addition to our  Testing for hazardous materials
warehouse/materials control manager  General demolition, including the
located at the offsite laydown area, we will removal, handling and proper
assign a full time logistics manager to disposal of asbestos
coordinate the loading, staging and delivery  Demolition and/or remediation
of construction materials, process equipment  Cleanup and removal of existing
and modularized components from the offsite non-hazardous piles of debris
area to the project site. Working with both identified in the Phase 1 study.
long and short range plans, regularly  Work associated with obtaining
scheduled meetings between site supervision, permits for connection of the
procurement and materials control personnel planned offsite access road
will be held to clearly communicate the needs including acceleration and
of the site as well as the capabilities of the deceleration lanes to SR 22.
warehousing, preassembly and delivery
If demolition and\or remediation of the
crews. In addition to the on and offsite
existing facilities located on the 10 acres to
logistics control, we will utilize our corporate
the south of the plant site is required it will
procurement group with various critical
be the responsibility of CVEC.
vendors to have them store materials and
equipment at their facilities to the extent Shortly following the contract execution,
possible as well as closely coordinate our labor relations manager, site
shipments for just in time deliveries to the construction manager and project
point of installation or temporary storage. superintendent will schedule a meeting
with the building trades to bring them up to
speed on the project, begin negotiations on
the PLA and set up the process of holding minus size and stockpiled on site, all other
regularly scheduled labor management materials will be removed from the site and
meetings to keep all union officials informed properly disposed of. Depending on the
on the project status, projected manpower quantity available, we will use the crushed
needs and to identify and discuss issues materials for temporary aggregate surfacing
before they become problems. at both onsite and offsite locations. With
exception of any large underground tanks
To avoid delays and potential issues with the
or structures that might interfere with new
removal of “bat trees”, our plan and schedule
foundations or underground services, we
rely on the Owner removing all of the subject
will consider leaving all existing
trees that could adversely impact our work, if
underground pipe and electrical ductbank
not removed before we arrive on site for the
in place for removal during construction.
initial demolition work.
During the normal course of construction,
Once bids for demolition are received and we can remove the existing UG pipe,
confirmed as to acceptability, a demolition manholes and ductbank as it is encountered
subcontractor will be selected to negotiate and abandon the rest in place. The
final price, schedule and T’s & C’s. We need demolition subs are to price the work both
to have the demolition subcontract and other ways so we can decide which way we want
necessary support packages ready to award to proceed before starting work.
and the necessary permits in hand to allow
In order to support the start of these early
demolition work to begin as soon as practical
activities on site, we will need to mobilize a
after the NTP is received. This should allow
skeleton staff to monitor and manage any
the demolition work to be completed before
work on site. This staff may consist of a
we mobilize to begin site work.
senior safety person, an environmental
Demolition and Site Development specialist (if necessary), a project controls
In conjunction with starting the demolition person, project superintendent and a
work, we will contract with a survey subcontract administrator to provide proper
company to establish permanent survey safety orientation and to monitor the
controls and clearly identify the boundaries of ongoing work.
the wetlands buffer zones as well as any other
Once the demolition process has been
important items that should be flagged.
completed and the site is cleaned up, we
Working from north to south across the plant will begin the new construction phase of the
power block, the current plan is for the project. We will start with clearing and
demolition contractor to remove all above grubbing the site to include the 10 acres
and below grade structures including south of the site proper, importing
foundations, underground pipe and approximately 60,000 cubic yards of offsite
ductbank. As the demolition work proceeds, borrow material to raise the elevation of the
the sub will backfill resulting trenches and site approximately 4 feet while bath tubbing
holes with suitable selected backfill to grade. the areas of the CTG’s and HRSG’s. We will
With the exception of concrete and masonry build the storm water pretreatment and
materials that will be crushed to a 2 inch management basins, and develop the

temporary construction areas for onsite loaded with pipe, cable tray, conduit,
parking, trailers and laydown. ductwork, ACC components and the like.
Pre-assembled oversize and/or overweight
If the Owner’s subsurface investigation is
modules will have to be delivered to the site
insufficient for our needs to establish a
by a specialty heavy haul contractor from
reliable profile of the bedrock, we will take
the point of assembly to the point of
additional borings in selected locations to
installation. We utilize our corporate
clearly establish the elevations of bedrock in
logistics manager and heavy haul contractor
areas of new construction and the extent of
to obtain the permits required to allow them
blasting required if any. If blasting is required
to move the very heavy and/or oversized
for foundation, underground pipe and
loads over the highway to the site. Our
electrical services, we will engage the services
current plan is to have the very heavy loads
of a blasting expert to obtain the necessary
for the CTG’s, HRSG’s, GSU’s and STG’s
permits before beginning work. Based on
delivered to the point of installation and set
preliminary borings, our engineers are
off of the transporter on to the foundation.
evaluating where we might hit rock, how
Depending on the timing/frequency of
much and what we can do to stay of the rock
delivery of the HRSG modules from the
if practical. This could mean raising the site
supplier as well as the availability of onsite
more than 4 feet or moving some of the
laydown in the 10 acre area, we may have
services above ground.
to stage some of them either onsite or at the
Project Site Temporary offsite area and sequence the delivery to
Construction Facilities support our ability to handle and set them
Our plan assumes that the existing services at the site.
(electrical, water and phone service), available
Facility Construction
on site will be adequate to support all of our
New construction activities will begin with
temporary construction needs.
the site development, clearing\grubbing,
With the 10 acre parcel of land immediately to building storm water pretreatment and
the south of the power block area, there is management basins while bathtubbing the
enough room on the project site for craft power block area. Special care will have to
parking, construction facilities and some be taken to stay out of the wetlands buffer
limited space for storage and staging zones, which will be clearly identified
materials. before work begins on site. As currently
scheduled, it appears that the majority of
Our current plan calls for us to perform the
the sitework can be completed by mid-
majority of our pre-assembly work either in
December or before the worst of the winter.
the offsite area or to have it done to the extent
practical in the supplier’s shop taking into We will layout and excavate underground
consideration cost, schedule and shipping pipe and electrical system corridors. As
restraints. Some potential items that could be stated previously, depending on the
pre-assembled offsite and delivered in large elevation of bedrock, we may have to drill
sections include the steam turbine exhaust and shoot the corridors for the
duct, stack sections, utility rack framing underground systems, then excavate and

process the rock on site. Depending on depth heat, weather protection and the concrete
of foundations, we may have to take the same batch plant will have to be able to
approach for them as well. Work on accommodate the cold weather while
underground pipe and electrical service is delivering concrete that meets the
scheduled to start in early January, 2013. specifications.
While the work can progress during the
Blast walls for the GSU’s should be
winter, we will to take some precautions with
designed to be precast. This will take labor
temporary heating and weather protection.
out of the field and will allow shorter
durations for installation of walls.
Building Construction
As currently scheduled, erection of the
STG/CTG building steel from north to
south follows rough setting the CTG’s on
their foundations, which is to be completed
well prior to delivery and erection of the
STG’s. The CTG’s will be delivered to the
foundations and will be rough set using
gantry cranes by the heavy hauler. Because
of this sequence, there will be periods of
time that work on each of the CTG’s will
have to be delayed at least during the day
due to safety concerns while the building
framing is erected over the turbines. The
steam turbine areas of the building will
Significant underground installation of piping and electrical
commodities, shown here at Silverhawk, helped reduce peak have to be designed to allow installation of
manpower loading.
the turbines and generators through the east
Construction of foundations will start with
wall utilizing some form of a lift system
Unit 1 (the northern most unit) and progress
arrangement by our heavy haul
to 2 and then 3 (southern most unit). There
subcontractor. Our current plan requires
should be enough room on site to allow
that only some of the rack steel but most of
materials for foundation construction to be
the turbine building siding and roofing be
delivered and stored on site until it is needed.
erected during the winter months. If we are
Foundations for the SCR skids on the south
able to modularize the racks we will need
side of each of the HRSG’s should be left out
some temporary shelters and heat to build
until the HRSG modules and drums are set.
the racks and then we should be able to
Foundations for the boiler feed pumps to the
deliver and set them without much
north of each HRSG as well as the auxiliary
additional impact. For the siding and
boiler foundations should also be delayed
roofing, we will only be able to work when
until the HRSG utility rack modules can be
the weather will permit.
positioned and set in place. Foundation
construction is scheduled to begin in mid- Two to three months of erection of each
January, 2013 and will require temporary CTG will occur during the winter of 2013–
2014. While it is likely that the turbine prepare the ground on the south side of
building framing will be complete by then, each of the HRSG’s and install crane mats as
it is unlikely that we will have the building necessary for the large cranes and heavy
closed in to the point it can retain any loads. Our current schedule shows
significant heat. Because of this, we will plan approximately one month delay from the
on using temporary shelters, wind breaks start of HRSG 1, to HRSG 2 and then to
and localized heat to support this work. HRSG 3. Depending on how the installation
progresses, we plan to erect the steel and
Due to the late delivery of the STG’s, the
casing for each of the units with the same
turbine building is expected to be closed in to
crane. As soon as we have reliable
the extent we can erect the STG’s in a
information on the size and weights of the
controlled environment.
HRSG components (we are currently
HRSG support steel with panels, modules, assuming the HRSG’s will be two modules
access towers, drums and large bore pipe will wide), our heavy lift supervisor will work
be rough set before the building steel can be with a crane company and/or heavy hauler
completed and closed in. Shortly after the to select the proper capacity cranes not only
modules are up and drums set, the steel the primary lift and support cranes but all
erection can get underway but roofing cannot cranes on site. Prior to the delivery of HRSG
be installed until all significant lifts have been modules, we will set up both the primary
completed. At some point in the HRSG and secondary lift cranes on the south side
erection, hanging building steel will become a of each HRSG. Modules will be delivered to
safety concern to those working underneath the site under our hook in a pre-determined
on the boiler pipe and welding. At this time, it sequence by the heavy haul carrier. The
will be safer and possibly as productive to roll months of December, 2013, January and
the affected worker to nights until the steel February, 2014 hit just about in the middle
erection can progress to the point where of the erection period for all 3 HRSG’s. This
safety is no longer a concern. will require some temporary enclosures,
wind breaks and heat to allow this work to
Working from the south side of HRSG Unit 1
progress.
with a properly sized crane and support
equipment, we will erect the support steel As currently scheduled, the start of steel
and casing in preparation for delivery of the erection for each of the ACC’s follows the
modules. We anticipate receiving the HRSG start of each of the HRSG’s by about 4
support steel and casing at the offsite months. In addition to the 25 acres offsite
laydown area. We will preassemble the pieces and a portion of the onsite 10 acres that may
into larger components to the extent practical be available at the time, there is also a strip
and stage them on trailers (unless we need a of property approximately 80 feet wide and
special use transporter in which case we will 650 feet long (1 acre +/-) to the west of ACC
load the materials for just in time delivery) in units 1 and 2 and about .75acre to the south
the proper sequence for delivery to the point of unit 3 CTG that will be used for laydown
of installation at the site. Prior to the start of and crane placement. For steel erection, we
this work and in preparation for handling and anticipate utilizing 2 cranes with support
setting the very heavy tube bundles, we will equipment such as forklifts and manlifts to
erect the unit 1 support steel and fan decks can be safely delivered and erected after the
working from the e-w column line, one crane HRSG’s, stacks and ACC’s are in place.
working to the north and one to the south.
Wherever practical, we need to evaluate
We will use a larger crane such as a 888 or
designing utility racks to allow modular
equivalent with a luffing jib to set the ACC
construction offsite either by selected
components once the steel and deck have
vendors, at our offsite laydown and storage
been completed. An alternative to multiple
area or possibly somewhere on the 10 acre
large track cranes to consider as we obtain
parcel as available. At this time, it appears
more detailed ACC information and our
that we may be able to modularize the
construction plan is refined, is the use of
finger racks to the north of each HRSG and
tower cranes set up between the ACC’s
to the ACC’s with pipe, valves, hangers,
supplemented with support cranes and other
insulation and cable tray installed. Even if
equipment. There is a 52 ton tower crane
we have to perform this work ourselves and
made that appears to have more than enough
transport the modules to the point of
capacity to cover an entire ACC. Without
installation, it will move work away from
knowing the cost or having any more
the power block area and will be safer by
information on this piece of equipment, it is
allowing the work to be done on the ground
simply an alternate to consider.
instead of in the air a piece at a time. These
Without the steam exhaust ducts in place, modules would then be transported to the
there appears to be adequate room for crane site by our heavy haul contractor and set
access on all sides of units 1 & 2. Access to all along the north sides of each HRSG and
4 sides of unit 3 appears somewhat limited then to each of the ACC’s as required to
and will require more temporary ground support the overall project schedule. It may
preparation and possibly crane mats. Because also be practical to modularize sections of
there is only a one month stagger between the the main rack that runs north and south
start of each of the 3 ACC’s, we will need across the CTG exhaust ducts and ties into
separate cranes and support equipment to the HRSG finger racks. The practicality of
service each unit. Erection of Unit 1 ACC runs modularizing each of the various sections of
through December, 2013, January and utility rack will be thoroughly evaluated
February, 2014 and that part of the work is on during the initial design and planning
the winter calendar. Units 2 & 3 start in the phase of the project before we firmly
winter months but the majority of work on commit to that approach.
these occurs outside the winter. Regardless,
We will have our logistics director involved
all work that occurs during December
with planning and costing the movement of
through February will require weather
modularized and/or oversized loads from
protection and temporary heat.
the offsite pre-assembly and staging area to
This plan assumes we will leave all exhaust the site in order to make sure we clearly
duct, foundations and duct support steel out understand the limitations and
until last minute installation. All duct should requirements before we begin work.
be pre-assembled into the largest load that
Large bore pipe will be spooled, fabricated
and delivered in as large components as is
reasonable. Where there are clean well pipe and components, fitting and welding
defined terminal points and well identified large bore pipe, fabricating and installing
routing, we will also consider having small small bore pipe systems and pulling and
bore pipe shop fabricated; however, where terminating cable.
we have very congested areas or ill defined
System Checkout, Startup and
terminal points, it will be more cost effective
Testing
to field fabricate the lines in those areas so as
Our startup and commissioning manager
to avoid changes, modifications and/or
has provided input to our preliminary
delays would not be unexpected. Our latest
proposal schedule and if we are selected, he
schedule shows the above ground pipe and
and certain members of his team will be
electrical work occurring through the winter
very involved with the development of the
of 2013 -2014. While a good portion of this
final plan and schedule.
work is inside the turbine and HRSG
buildings, a lot of it will be outside. While Whether it is a proposal schedule or final
modularizing the racks with pipe to the project schedule, we always look for input
extent practical will allow us to work at from all groups responsible for the
ground level, we will still have to provide execution of the project including startup so
wind breaks and temporary shelters with that at the end of the process we have a
local heat, all of which does not make for truly integrated schedule from award and
productive work. start of engineering through procurement,
construction and commissioning.
The current manpower graph shows a peak of
slightly over 800 people for 2 months. Our startup people provide the guidance
Overall, there is a seven month period where needed so that from the start, we are
the manpower averages approximately 700 working on the correct systems in the
people on site. In order to try and limit the proper sequence to support the logical
number of people on site at any one time to startup and commissioning of the plant.
550, we will need to run a night shift with While construction initially focuses on the
approximately 150 craft for at least seven installation of bulk commodities, there
months (January thru July, 2014). Working a comes a time when that focus switches to
second shift will require additional completing systems as scheduled to allow
supervisory staff, support services, lighting the checkout and startup to proceed in a
and the like. Some of the work that will be logical sequence.
available and can be safely executed during
this shift include fitting and welding HRSG’s

Startup Program
We will tailor our proven Power Project Startup Program to the meet the requirements of the
Cricket Valley Energy Center Project. Our program provides an overall guideline for all startup
activities beginning with the establishment system turnover boundaries and ending with plant
turnover to CVEC. The major elements of our comprehensive startup program are:
 Systems Turnover (Construction to Startup, Startup to CVEC)

 Pre-Commissioning
 Commissioning
 Operator Training
 Performance Testing
CH2M HILL will submit a Project Specific Startup Program Execution Plan to CVEC that will
detail the processes and procedures to be used to satisfy all of the requirements of the startup
program.
Systems Turnover Engineering Manager and Construction

The CH2M HILL systems turnover Manager for approval.
program, which starts during the early Systems Turnover Schedule
phases of the project, includes the following Activities
major components: After approval of the initial systems
1. Development of a system turnover turnover breakdown the Startup Manager
breakdown. will work with the Project Controls team to
2. Inclusion of the system turnover include all systems turnover activities into
activities as integral part of the project the project master schedule. These activities
master schedule. will include the following:
3. Detail development and scoping of the  Issue turnover package to construction
system turnover packages.
 Construction completion/walkdown
4. Management of the systems turnover
Process.  System turnover to startup
Systems Turnover Breakdown  Startup completion/walkdown
The CH2M HILL systems turnover program  System turnover package issued to
begins early in the developmental phase of CVEC
a project with identification of the turnover
Turnover Package Development
packages that will be required based upon
As engineering documents (P&IDs,
the preliminary P&IDs, Electrical one-line
Electrical one-lines and engineered lists) are
drawings and equipment list.
“Issued for Construction”, the startup team
The systems turnover breakdown list will will scope each document using the
be reviewed with the Project Manager, approved systems turnover breakdown.
The engineered lists will be scoped and
combined in a consolidated database for  Issue turnover package to construction

tracking and report printing.  Construction completion
Upon the completion of scoping of all of the  System turnover to startup
drawings and required engineering lists, the  Startup/commissioning completion
“shell” of each turnover package will be
 System turnover package issued to
assembled.
CVEC
Each Turnover Package will include the Issue Turnover Package to
following sections: Construction
 Section 1 – Package scope/drawings After approval of the system turnover
 Section 2 – Signoffs breakdown and initial development of the
 Section 3 - Mechanical system turnover packages, the turnover
 Section 4 – Electrical packages will be transmitted to the
 Section 5 – Instrumentation & controls construction team for completion of work
 Section 6 – Vendor information
and inclusion of all construction testing
 Section 7 – Package exceptions list
activities required by the packages.
Sections for mechanical, electrical and
During the construction process the
instrumentation and controls will contain a
construction and startup teams will work
matrix for each of the engineered lists
together to ensure system turnover
(equipment, line, specialty item, valve,
packages are being properly completed and
instrument, cable, loop, etc.) detailing the
updated.
construction, pre-commissioning and
commissioning forms that will be required Construction Completion
for each component, as well as the forms Using the turnover packages, the
that will be required for the system as a Construction Manager and Construction
whole. The matrices will be used as the Superintendents will, during the normal
checklists to ensure that the proper course of completing construction, complete
construction, pre-commissioning and the construction data sheets and test reports
commissioning activities have been contained in the turnover packages in
completed and properly documented up accordance with the requirements of the
prior to final turnover. project and matrices included in the
turnover packages.
A “sample” turnover package will be
submitted to CVEC for approval early in the Construction Testing will be conducted in
system turnover development process. accordance with project specific procedures
jointly developed by Engineering, the
Systems Turnover Process Construction Superintendent, and the
Using the assembled system turnover Startup Manager, based upon CH2M HILL
packages, the CH2M HILL Startup Team Power Projects Construction QA/QC
will manage the flow of the turnover testing procedures and the turnover
systems. This includes the following: package matrices. The responsible
Construction Superintendent will add the
approved inspection forms to the
appropriate turnover package and The purpose of component/system startup

document completion in the signoff section activities is to initially inspect and test
of the turnover package. systems or selected components in an
orderly and controlled manner to prove safe
Approximately two weeks prior to the
and satisfactory operation and performance.
scheduled construction completion date,
startup and construction will perform an All pre-commissioning, commissioning and
informal walk of the system and generate a testing of systems will require support from
work list of items requiring completion the plant operations staff, as directed by the
prior to turning the system over to startup. startup team.
When a turnover package is completed by When a system turnover package is “ready

construction and signed-off by the for operation” and signed-off by the
appropriate Construction Superintendents, appropriate startup personnel, CVEC will
startup will be notified that the system is be notified the system is ready for a
ready for a construction completion walkdown.
walkdown. Any items not completed in the
Turnover System Issued to CVEC
turnover package are to be added to the
After notification of startup completion, a
system punchlist by construction personnel.
joint-walkdown will be held between
System Turnover to Startup CH2M HILL and the CVEC Team to
After notification of construction confirm the system is “ready for operation”.
completion, a walkdown will be held to Any incomplete items will be documented
confirm construction completion and on the system punchlist, identified as
inclusion of all required documentation in critical or minor.
the turnover package. Any incomplete
The systems turnover package punchlist,
items will be documented on the system
will be reviewed, administered, and
punchlist.
completed in accordance with the EPC
Once the system has achieved the level of contract.
construction completion required to
Once the system has achieved “ready for
commence the pre-commissioning/
operation” completion, the system turnover
commissioning process, the turnover
package will be formally transmitted to
package will be formally transmitted from
CVEC for approval.
construction to startup. After acceptance by
startup, the system will be under control of CVEC will operate the system, under the
startup and pre-commissioning and direction of CH2M HILL Startup Team, to
commissioning activities will commence. support the completion of startup, initial
plant operation, and testing in accordance
Startup Completion
with the project schedule and contract. At
After turnover of the system(s) to startup,
substantial completion care, custody and
all necessary pre-commissioning,
control of all systems will be transferred to
commissioning, testing and initial operation
CVEC.
of systems will be administered and
directed by the startup organization.
Turnover Process
Startup Group
SUBMIT
DEFINE SCOPE DEVELOP
TURNOVER
BOUNDARIES ON PRELIMINARY SU MANAGER
YES PACKAGE
ENGINEERING TURNOVER APPROVE?
SCOPING TO
DOCUMENTS PACKAGES
CONSTRUCTION
no
Civil/Stuct Mechanical Piping Instrumentation Electrical

Review Package Review Package Review Package Review Package Review Package
Scoping Scoping Scoping Scoping Scoping
Complete Package Complete Package Complete Package Complete Package Complete Package
Associated Associated Associated Associated Associated
Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction
Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities
Review all Test Review all Test Review all Test Review all Test Review all Test
Reports and insert Reports and insert Reports and insert Reports and insert Reports and insert
in TOP in TOP in TOP in TOP in TOP
Construction
No No No No No
Perform Perform Perform Perform Perform
Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete
Walkdown Walkdown Walkdown Walkdown Walkdown
All All All All All

Complete? Complete? Complete? Complete? Complete?
yes yes yes yes yes

Sign/Initial Sign/Initial Sign/Initial Sign/Initial Sign/Initial
Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate
Signoff in TOP. Signoff in TOP. Signoff in TOP. Signoff in TOP. Signoff in TOP.
Quality
Review TOP for

Sign TOP in Forward to
completeness and TOP Ready for
yes Appropriate Construction
review Turnover
Section Manager
Documentation
No-reject to construction
Construction
Manager
Forward Package
TOP Ready for to Startup to
Review TOP yes Sign
Turnover? Schedule Turnover
Wakdown
No- Reject to Construction
No
No
TO Coordinator Perform System Critical All Punchlist

Develop Turnover
Schedule Walkdown (SU, Punchlist Items Items
System Punchlist
Walkdown Constr, QC) Comlete? Complete?
Yes
Startup Manager
Accept Package
Care, Custody,
Control.
TO Coordinator
Schedule
Walkdown
Complete all
Perform Joint Startup Activities
Walkdown with
Client
Startup
Develop Client Place System into

Punchlist Operation
Yes Yes
No No
Punchlist Complete all

Complete? required testing
Yes
Client Sign TOP Ready for

Turnover and Take Turnover To
Care Custody and Owner?
Control

Pre-Commissioning • Lube oil flushes (CTG, STG, BFP)

During the early part of the construction • Equipment lubrication
phase of the project, the Startup Team will
 Instrumentation checkout
develop a project pre-commissioning plan.
• Instrument inspection and specification
The pre-commissioning plan will detail the
verification
components/system pre-commissioning
activities and assign a responsible party to • Initial calibration
the activities. • Point-to-point checks
Pre-commissioning will commence once a • Bench tests as required

system turnover package has been accepted • Initial control devices setup
by startup. Pre-commissioning includes the  Control checkout
tasks, activities or tests performed on a
• Factory acceptance test
static (non-operating) component or system
to ensure readiness of equipment/systems • Grounding checks
for system commissioning and tuning. It is • Initial power up
expected that the Owner Supplied • Communication checks
Equipment Vendors will provide adequate
 System static flushing
technical direction/assistance to properly
pre-commission their scope of supply. • Fuel gas system flushing
• Liquid Fuel Pipe flushing/cleaning
Typical Pre-Commissioning activities
include, but are not limited to, the • HRSG chemical cleaning/boil out
following: • Steam pipe hydrolyzing
 Physical inspections/verifications • Others as required
 Electrical checkout The responsible System Startup Engineer

will ensure that all required pre-
• Megger/Hi-pot
commissioning documentation is included
• Relay setting in the applicable systems turnover package.
• Wire checking
Upon completion of all required pre-
• Cold functional testing commissioning activities, a system/
• Breaker setting and inspection component will be released by the
• Ground testing responsible Startup Engineer to begin
commissioning. After completion of all
 Mechanical checkout
required pre-commissioning the system,
• Equipment alignments (Cold/pipe live electrical energy may be introduced as
stress) required to properly commission the
• Hydrostatic/pressure testing system.
• Initial safety valve setting

Commissioning • Trip logic verification

Upon completion of required system/ • Transfer logic verification
component pre-commissioning, the Startup  System
Team will perform the required • Steam system cleaning (Steam blow)
commissioning. The commissioning • Condenser cleaning
process is comprised of two major • Demineralized water system tuning
components: system commissioning and • System/component initial tuning
integrated tuning. Commissioning
The responsible System Startup Engineer
Procedures will be developed for each
will ensure that all required commissioning
turnover system and submitted to CVEC
documentation is included in the applicable
prior to execution of the specific system
systems turnover package.
commissioning.
Upon completion of all required system
It is expected that the owner supplied
commissioning activities a system will be
equipment vendors will provide adequate
safely operated to support integrated plant
technical direction/assistance to properly
tuning and operation.
commission and test their scope of supply.
At the point when sufficient systems are
Typical Commissioning activities include
“ready for operation” sufficient to permit
the following:
the initial operation of a CTG (“First Fire”)
 Electrical integrated plant tuning will begin. The
• Initial backfeed “Energization” period of integrated plant tuning will cover
• Auto-transfer testing all activities from combustion turbine first
• Motor run-ins fire until the plant is ready for the required
• Phasing checks performance testing.
• Emergency backup systems testing
The integrated plant tuning activities
• System response verification
include the following:
• Utility testing as required
 Mechanical  CTG/HRSG (OSE direction and
assistance required)
• Initial equipment operation and
adjustment • CTG first fire and initial sync
• Vibration monitoring • CTG Tuning (power and emissions)
• Fan blade pitch adjustment o Gas Fuel Tuning
• System final flushing o Liquid Fuel Tuning
• Chemical/inhibitor doping • HRSG tuning
• Individual component validation and • Steam turbine load testing
testing • Steam system tuning
 Instrumentation and control  Condenser system tuning (if required)
• Function loop checks  Feedwater system tuning
• System/component tuning
• System response
• Alarm verification

Operator Training • Heat Recovery Steam Generator and
It is CH2M HILL’s goal that CVEC’s Auxiliaries (Provided by Owner)

experienced plant operations personnel • Steam Turbine Generator and
receive necessary training in order to Auxiliaries (Provided by Owner)
support operation of the Cricket Valley • Continuous Emissions Monitoring
Energy Center plant in a safe, reliable and System
efficient manner. Classic classroom training
• Gas Compressors
is only a part of the overall training
• Plant Control System (PCS)
package.
• Auxiliary Boiler
CH2M HILL will coordinate the overall
• Others as mutually decided by
operator training program for the Cricket
Valley Energy Center Plant. This training CH2M HILL and CVEC
program will include specific training BOP and Integrated Plant O&M Training
provided CH2M HILL and the owner CH2M HILL will develop a set of ‘plant
supplied equipment vendors. specific’ training manuals for the BOP plant
systems and equipment at the Cricket
The training program will be broken down Valley Energy Center. Each section will be
into the following major segments: of consistent technical detail and depth,
• Onsite Plant O&M Training written at a level that is easy to understand
and effectively conveys the specific
– BOP and Integrated Plant O&M
operation and preventive maintenance of
– Vendor Provided Training
the newly installed equipment.
• On-the-job training
There will be a specific training document
Onsite Plant O&M Training developed for each Balance of Plant system.
CH2M HILL will coordinate an onsite All of the training manuals will be
training program that will include both combined into a complete, multi-volume
equipment vendor training and training manual, suitable for training or as a
CH2M HILL provided systems O&M plant reference.
training.
The system documents typically will be
The onsite training program will consist of broken down as follows:
20 consecutive working days of instruction
1.0 System Overview
and will be developed for up to 20 students.
The course will be instructed at an adequate 2.0 Major Components Description
location at the Facility, to allow for proper
3.0 Controls and Operations
interactive field walkdowns.
4.0 Pre-Operational Checks
Onsite Vendor Training
Vendor Training will include the following 5.0 Operating Instructions/Procedures
major components: 6.0 Alarm Responses
• Gas Turbine and Auxiliaries (Provided 7.0 Maintenance Considerations
by Owner)
During development of the Training Specific training schedules and agendas will
Manuals, CH2M HILL will submit drafts be presented to CVEC as the training
(Rev A) of each document to CVEC for commencement date draws closer and more
review. The intent of the review cycle is to information is gained on the development
allow CVEC to provide comments, approve of the training manual. We suggest a formal
the information presented in the meeting be held with CVEC to cover any
documents, and to offer any changes to the concerns, ideas, or other specific preferences
documents before final printing. After you may have. We suggest this meeting be
receiving the comments, we will produce held onsite at the end of the project’s
Rev. B of each document and assemble engineering phase.
them into applicable volumes for use as the
We will provide testing both prior to the
training manual.
course instruction and at the completion of
CH2M HILL will provide a minimum of 2 training blocks and sessions. The test results
weeks of onsite classroom instruction to will be made available to CVEC upon the
cover the site specific BOP and Integrated completion of the course.
Plant Operations and Maintenance course.
We will provide up to 20 printed copies of
The Training Program will consist of a each Training Manual and Plant Drawing
combination of classroom instruction, Book containing black and white copies of
complimented by plant walk downs. The all plant P&IDs, Electrical One-Line
Integrated Operations Training Program Diagrams, and other applicable vendor skid
will utilize the site-verified SDOI's to train drawings.
the operator on how the plant will actually
Upon completion of the project,
operate. This portion will include sections
CH2M HILL will forward all developed
on both routine operations (startup,
material to CVEC in electronic format on a
shutdown, etc.) and emergency operator
compact disc (CD). All developed text will
actions.
be developed using Microsoft® Word
The material developed by CH2M HILL Software. We will update the manuals to
will be presented by a qualified Instructor, Rev. 0 after training to incorporate any
experienced in power plant, gas turbines, changes to the manual that were identified
and BOP systems and equipment. The during the actual training process. All
Instructor will utilize various training aids; training aids (transparencies, drawings,
including slide-show presentations, handouts, etc.) used in the class will also be
overhead projectors, VHS videos, and supplied to the Owner. Typically, these are
digital photographs of plant equipment. left at the site after instruction.
Based on previous experience in completing Hands-On Training
programs such as this, we will remain Throughout the Startup Program operation
flexible in scheduling the training program. of the permanent plant equipment will
The training program will be scheduled to require support from the Plant Operations
coordinate with CVEC’s needs, hiring staff. The operations staff will begin
schedules, vendor training, and operating the plant, as required by the
commissioning activities.
respective Startup Engineers. This initial • One continuous 8-hour Net Electrical
operation will provide opportunity for Output Test and Net Heat Rate Test at
plant operators to become more familiar guarantee conditions.
with the plant. • Noise Testing according to MADEP Air
CH2M HILL will provide hands-on Permit Requirements
operator training during the startup phase • Air Emissions Testing according to
of the project. The hands on training will MADEP Air Permit Requirements
familiarize the CVEC operation staff with • 5 – Day Continuous Operation
the proper methods of startup, normal
Reliability Test
operations, shutdown and alarm response.
• CEMS Certification as required by EPA
Electrical, Mechanical and Instrument pre- and MADEP Standards
commissioning and commissioning will be
Demonstration Testing
performed by the CH2M HILL Startup
Engineers, but will be assisted by both the CH2M HILL shall administer the following
Plant Operations Staff and Construction demonstration tests, according to the EPC
craft. While supporting startup as Contract:
requested, operations personnel will • Minimum Steam Generation Test
continue to report to their respective • Minimum Turndown Tests
supervisory personnel.
– Net Electrical Output
It is recognized that situations may arise – Net Heat Rate
where quick action by startup or operations
– CTG Net Electrical Output
personnel is required for personnel safety or
protection of equipment. Although startup – CTG Net Heat Rate
will have jurisdictional control of a system, • Water Treatment Capacity Test (If
this in no way restricts or precludes Required)
operating personnel from taking the Final Documentation
necessary action when such a situation At this time, the Final Documentation is
arises. prepared for turnover to CVEC. This is
typically in the form of the “Job Books”;
Performance Testing
Spare Parts, Installation Manuals; O&M
During the course of the Startup and
Manuals; Plant Procedures and Turnover
Commissioning Program, CH2M HILL will
Packages.
perform the required performance tests for
the Cricket Valley Energy Center Project. This documentation will be in electronic
Some of these tests will require Owner and/or hard copy and include the Final
Supplied Equipment Vendor technical Record Drawings for the Project.
direction and support.
CH2M HILL shall administer the following

performance tests:

Warranty
The procedures defining the administration of Warranties for CH2M HILL—furnished

equipment and materials for the Cricket Valley Energy Center are defined in detail in the EPC
Contract as agreed to between CVEC and CH2M HILL. Our warranties will be administrated in
accordance with these provisions.
CH2M HILL will assign a Warranty It should be recognized that warranty claims
Coordinator to handle warranty issues after need to be prioritized from serious (plant
our construction forces have demobilized down) to minor repairs. CH2M HILL will
from the site. In the event of a warranty maintain a comprehensive Warranty Claim
claim, CVEC will be able to contact the Log. The Warranty Claim Log will contain
Warranty Coordinator (WC) 24/7/365. In the following information:
case the WC does not answer, an alternative
– Claim number
contact will be listed to ensure a prompt
response. All pertinent contact information – Date returned to CVEC with disposition
will be provided to CVEC. Typically, – Status of claim (accept/reject—with

CH2M HILL will reply and respond in reasons)
person, onsite immediately if necessary, for – Date repaired
emergency conditions but in no case greater
– Date returned to service
than 48 hours after notification. Response
– Labor hours expended to perform
will be within 72 hours for non-emergency
repair/replacement (if applicable)
conditions. Foremost in all decisions is
personnel safety. – Names of individuals who participated in
repair work


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Project Approach and Execution Plan

Project Execution Plan

Overview Integrated O&M Experience

The plan is adjusted as the project

Our Execution Strategy is structured to

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-1

Proven Project Design bring the benefits of this culture to CVEC

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-2

Engineering and Procurement Execution

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-3

The degree of structural information

Early Design Submittals

Approved Subcontractors portions of the construction based on our

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-9

Operability, Maintainability and Accessibility

• Maintenance Advantage – Variable

• Efficiency Advantage – This can be Improved water treatment

item will be discussed in the design hazardous substances. Plans for

Noise Prediction Software perform calculations in sub-areas of a large

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-13

Site Logistics and Material Control

Logistics Plan CH2M HILL export packing standards will

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-14

 Lockwood Brothers heat recovery steam generator (HRSG)

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-15

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well as the offsite laydown area 24/7 once

Conex boxes may be used for items requiring either

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-17

Since the offsite area has historically been

CH2M HILL will set up an intuitive grid, Pre Construction Activities

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Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-22

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 Systems Turnover (Construction to Startup, Startup to CVEC)

Systems Turnover Engineering Manager and Construction

combined in a consolidated database for  Issue turnover package to construction

appropriate turnover package and The purpose of component/system startup

When a turnover package is completed by When a system turnover package is “ready

Civil/Stuct Mechanical Piping Instrumentation Electrical

All All All All All

yes yes yes yes yes

Review TOP for

No- Reject to Construction

TO Coordinator Perform System Critical All Punchlist

Develop Client Place System into

Punchlist Complete all

Client Sign TOP Ready for

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-30

Pre-Commissioning • Lube oil flushes (CTG, STG, BFP)

Pre-commissioning will commence once a • Bench tests as required

following: • Steam pipe hydrolyzing

 Physical inspections/verifications • Others as required

 Electrical checkout The responsible System Startup Engineer

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-31

Commissioning • Trip logic verification

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Operator Training • Heat Recovery Steam Generator and

It is CH2M HILL’s goal that CVEC’s Auxiliaries (Provided by Owner)

CH2M HILL shall administer the following

Cricket Valley Energy Center Project 3a-35

The procedures defining the administration of Warranties for CH2M HILL—furnished

will be provided to CVEC. Typically, – Status of claim (accept/reject—with