CLARK FREEPORT — Four power generation firms have joined the pre-qualification conference conducted by San Fernando Electric Light and Power Company (SFELAPCO) in a bid to find affordable and stable electricity supply for its consumers.
In a press briefing on Wednesday at the SMX Convention Center-Clark here, Jose Lazatin, SFELAPCO senior vice president and general manager, announced that Aboitiz Solar, ACEN Energy, GN Power, and MPPCL Masinloc submitted pertinent documents in the pre-qualification conference.
“These power generation firms have submitted important documents containing legal, financial, and technical requirements. We will then use these documents to determine those qualified to join the bidding,” Lazatin explained.
“This will also help expedite the process as we don’t have to scrutinize the submitted documents and determine the qualified bidders during the formal bidding,” he explained.
After the pre-qualification conference, Lazatin said the company will hold a pre-bid conference on April 17, where SFELAPCO will provide qualified power firms details, specifications and requirements for its power supply need before they submit their respective bids.
The opening of bids will be held on May 5, 2023.
LGU invited
The power distribution firm said it formally requested City of San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag through a letter dated April 4, 2023 to send two representatives as observers during the entire competitive selection process (CSP) for SFELAPCO’s next power generator.
The power distribution utility hopes to finish the CSP before its Emergency Power Service Agreement (EPSA) with GN Power expires in June.
SFELAPCO entered into an EPSA with GN Power after its Power Supply Agreement with AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) expired on Dec. 25, 2022 without being acted upon by the Energy Regulatory Commission for 10 years.
During its agreement with APRI, SFELAPCO managed to provide its consumers with the lowest generation charge in Central Luzon from 2013 to 2022 despite the ongoing global energy crisis.
While the EPSA with GN Power led to the increase in generation charge implemented, SFELAPCO still owns the second lowest price in Region III. Press release
