| 15.6MW plant for Guyana……proposal also included immediate deliveryThe Guyana Power and Light was offered the exact Wartsila Generation Plant last November for the supply and immediate delivery of a 15.36MW plant for US$15M but the power company opted for a contract with a different supplier for the same plant to be delivered eight months later for US$18M.GPL Incorporated, in November last year, inked a contract with the Wartsila Company that will see 15.68 megawatts being added to the existing 20.7 megawatt plant at Kingston.There was no tender.Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bharat Dindyal, said, then, that “the signing of the contract which is valued at approximately US$18M marks the conclusion of negotiations between the two companies…We have agreed that the plant will be completed and handed over to GPL at the end of August 2011.”In a confidential proposal dated November 17, last, Sunil Bakhshi, President of Power and Energy Works LLC, presented the proposal to Chairman of the Board of Directors Winston Brassington.The PEW proposal,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, according to Bakshi, was for a 15.36MW brand new Wartsila-make Heavy Fuel Oil based Genset Plant along with Design and Engineering Services.GPL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bharat Dindyal“We are pleased to offer our approach for the initiative and view this as a tremendous opportunity to build a mutually value-adding relationship with Guyana Power and Light Inc.It is our endeavour to provide GPL with the highest level of engineering services along with Wartsila-make brand new equipment while delivering best-in-class, cost-optimised service and equipment offerings.”According to Bakshi, PEW and its Indian Operations (Matrix) have the experience and capability to do the work.He said that PEW has several years of experience providing design and engineering services as well as procurement of equipment from world reputed manufacturers backed by full warranties and guarantees.“Its staff in US and India have an in depth understanding of your needs in various industry sectors…We are confident that our business-focused, engineering-driven approach will help meet all of GPL‘s needs for long term strategic benefits…“Our approach will distinguish itself through the unique qualities we bring to the relationship including: world class equipment, proven engineering services, focus on client satisfaction, and experience in providing detailed design and engineering services.”The company in its proposal stressed that it will supply four brand new Wartsila-make, 8L32, each 3840 kW HFO based Gensets.These units represent excellent value for fast track project. The Wartsila make Gensets are brand new and ready for immediate shipment to Guyana, according to the company.Bakshi added, “We have a total of six (6) brand new Wartsila units, each 3840 kW rating, 720 rpm, HFO/Diesel operated readily available with full OEM warranty.”Four units will have a total rating of 15.36MW for US$15M and six units will have a total rating of 23.04MW and will cost US$22.5M.This works out to about US$1M per megawatt.According to the company, the package will be complete with Gensets,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, Cooling system, Skids,Cheap Jerseys Supply, Engine Panels, Switchgear, Control Panels, Transformers, HFO equipment and Controls.Bakshi stressed that all Wartsila engines, Siemens Generators, HFO equipment and remaining accessories have complete 12 months warranty from respective OEMS.“We shall offer complete Design and Engineering services of this plant along with synchronization of these units with existing set-up….We can undertake modifications of existing set-up/Control system for parallel operations, synchronization with electricity Grid, etc.”Chairman of GPL Board of Directors Winston BrassingtonAs it relates to taxes, the company stated that VAT, GST, duties, and similar taxes related to the purchase, export, and/or import of the equipment will be paid by GPL without regard to possible exemptions or waivers.GPL will have sole responsibility for obtaining any refunds or credits, if applicable.The company said that the payment terms would be that of a 15 per cent down payment, and 85 per cent balance paid at the time of shipment of complete package to Guyana.“All payments to be made by wire transfer in immediately available funds in US Dollars or through confirmed, irrevocable, divisible Letter of Credit…Letter of Credit to be provided by international bank acceptable to PEW in its sole discretion.”Power and Energy Works,Cheap Jerseys 2018, LLC (PEW) is an engineering company based in Miami, Florida and Lombard, IL USA. “We participate in Diesel Generators, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Natural Gas Generators, Boilers, Co-generation Plants, IPPs, CHP Plants and related equipment, as well as common industrial machinery for various industries including paper, sugar, distillery, chemical, petro-chemical, steel, fertilizer, food and other process industries.PEW undertakes complete turnkey solutions for small, medium and large sized Power plants and has successfully executed a variety of Power Plant Solutions.When contacted on Friday about the refusal of the power company to accept the gensets from PEW for $600M less, GPL Chairman Winston Brassington,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, said that GPL would be providing a response.Bharat Dindyal had said that the response would be provided that same Friday. There has been no response so far.A photo of one of the Gensets that PEW supplied GPL in their proposal |
