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Engineering Procedure 
SAEP-14  18 J anuary 2009 
Project Proposal 
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  Table of Contents  
  1  Introduction.........  2 
  2  Applicable Reference Documents...  3 
  3  Proposal Contents and ER Estimate......  5 
  4  Project Improvement Effort.  22 
  5  Reporting and Review Requirements....... 27 
  6  Approvals and Waivers....... 30 
  7  Contract Bid Package.. 33 
  8  Exhibits......  34  
  Exhibit I  Project Proposal Checklist..  36 
  Exhibit II  ER Estimate Package Checklist.......  38 
  Exhibit III  Contract Development Checklist.. 40 
  Exhibit IV  Benchmarking Data Sheet 42 
  Exhibit V  Bid Quantification Summary............. 46    
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1  Introduction 
This procedure outlines the requirements for preparing the Project Proposal and 
Expenditure Request (ER) Estimate package.  The procedure is not intended to give 
instructions on the engineering effort, but to cover requirements that are important 
during the Project Proposal process.  In summary it covers: 
  Engineering specifications, standards and selected design requirements 
  Quality, cost reduction and schedule improvement techniques, i.e., benchmarking, 
value engineering and value practices 
  Project Proposal reporting, review, approval & waiver requirements 
  ER Estimate preparation requirements 
  Project Proposal, ER Estimate Package & Contract Development Checklists 
  Contract Bid Packages 
The intent of the checklists is to insure compliance with key requirements. They are not 
intended to cover all detailed requirements of this procedure. 
1.1  Definition 
The Project Proposal is a document, which establishes the preliminary (front 
end) engineering scope definition, cost estimate basis and schedule for a 
proposed facility from the requirements included in the Design Basis Scoping 
Paper (DBSP) and the approved Project Execution Plan (SAEP-12).  This 
includes the proposed facility design, general layout and the appropriate 
functional and performance specifications including the recently published 
applicable standards & codes.  Project Proposal shall be of sufficient detail to 
prepare a 10% accuracy ER estimate, provide sufficient technical information 
for Saudi Aramco review and (where applicable) provide sufficient information 
to obtain detailed engineering, procurement and construction contract bids in 
accordance with the approved Contracting Plan. 
1.2  Purpose 
The Project Proposal documents the agreement on, and commitment to, the 
project scope, the project cost and design basis by the Saudi Aramco Project 
Management Team (SAPMT), Facilities Planning Department, Project Support 
& Controls Department, Proponent and other technical support groups.  This is 
accomplished through careful evaluation of the project objectives during Project 
Proposal preparation to ensure the optimum results.  The Project Proposal 
establishes the basis for Expenditure Request (ER) funding and is the baseline 
from which all subsequently considered scope changes are measured. 
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1.3  Preparation Timing 
Project Proposals must be completed and approved in time to support the 
Expenditure Request Approval (ERA) date. 
A complete ER Estimate Package must be submitted to Project Support & 
Controls Department / Project Controls & Estimating Division (PS&CD/PCED) 
at least 4 weeks prior to the 56D Estimate submittal due date to FPD Budget 
Director, as per the Capital Program ER Processing Schedule for Board 
EXCOM and local approval.  Refer to Section 3.4.2 through 3.4.6 for ER 
Estimate Preparation requirements.  Approved Project Proposal from SAPMT 
Department Manager, Facilities Planning and Proponent organization signatory 
is a mandatory requirement prior to issuance of the ER Estimate (Saudi Aramco 
Form 56D) to Budget Director. 
1.4  Application 
With the exception of Master Appropriation projects, Saudi Aramco requires a 
Project Proposal and ER Estimate for all Capital, Non-Capital and Expense 
Projects, valued more than $2 million, under the control of Engineering and 
Project Management (E&PM).  The Project Proponent and SAPMT shall agree 
and document the level of detail needed prior to start of the Project Proposal.  
Projects that combine the preparation of DBSP and Project Proposal into one 
effort shall ensure that the requirements identified in this document which are 
relevant to the Project are met. 
2  Applicable Reference Documents 
The latest edition of the applicable reference documents shall be applied: 
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures 
SAEP-12  Project Execution Plan 
SAEP-13  Project Environmental Impact Assessments 
SAEP-25  Estimate Preparation Guidelines 
SAEP-31  Corporate Equipment and Spare Parts Data 
Requirements 
SAEP-140  Project Training Impact Assessment 
SAEP-302  Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a 
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering 
Requirement 
SAEP-303  Engineering Reviews of Project and Detail Design 
Engineering Documentation 
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Saudi Aramco Engineering Report 
SAER-5437  Guidelines for Conducting HAZOP Studies 
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs) 
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs) 
Saudi Aramco Cost & Scheduling Manual 
Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual 
Saudi Aramco Safety Management System 
Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet 
8362-ENG  Certification of Review of Saudi Aramco Materials 
Source Documents 
General Instructions 
GI-0005.002  Loss Prevention Policy Implementation 
GI-0020.500  Expenditure Control  Expenditure Request 
Forms 
GI-0020.520  Project Change Request 
GI-0202.309  Allocation of Costs  New Facilities Start-up 
GI-0202.451  Engineering Work Order Authorization for 
Preliminary Engineering Preparation 
GI-0400.001  Quality Management Roles & Responsibilities 
Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) and applicable Study Documents 
Corporate Loss Prevention Manual 
Project Management Loss Prevention Program 
Supply Chain Management Manual 
DC Surplus Materials - Plant M011 of SAP system 
MVG076-01, DC Surplus Deferred Materials System 
Unrestricted Use Materials of SAP system (for SAMS Excess Materials)  
Saudi Arabian Manufactured Materials Listing from SAP 
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Saudi Arabian Government Safety and Security Directives (SSDs) 
Construction Industry Institute (CII) Publications 
3  Proposal Contents and ER Estimate 
The following sections outline the items normally included in Project Proposals. 
3.1  Table of Contents 
3.2  Technical Requirements 
3.2.1  Project Summary 
This section provides a history of the existing conditions, a brief 
discussion of the proposed facilities and their justification, outlines the 
project objectives/scope and schedule, and briefly describes how these 
objectives will be achieved. 
3.2.2  Project Description 
This section provides scope and design information that establishes the 
performance specifications for the facilities, process, waivers or 
limitations.  It shall address details concerning the design basis, proposed 
facilities including equipment design, capacities, location/layouts and 
other project related information.  The list below provides common 
elements found in a typical scope. 
1)  Facility/plant layout and location 
Note:  The project scope boundaries and interfaces with other related 
facilities must be clarified prior to developing the scope of the 
project in the project proposal phase. 
2)  Facility/process description, design basis and performance 
specification 
3)  Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) including heat and material 
balances 
4)  Major mechanical, electrical, and utility requirements (type and 
quantity) 
5)  Electrical one-line diagrams electrical area classification drawings 
6)  Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) 
7)  Temporary and permanent on-plot and off-plot facilities 
8)  Site survey, topography and soil data (Geotechnical Investigation) 
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9)  Demolition and modifications to existing facilities/plants 
10)  Operating variables (as required by OSPAS) 
11)  Corrosion control 
12)  Impact on and interface with other related projects 
13)  Environmental Impact Assessment (see SAEP-13) 
14)  Security, fire protection & safety provisions (if required, Hazard 
Identification Plan of Major Hazards, fire hazard zone drawings, 
and fire system layout drawings) 
15)  Communications, including government approvals if required 
16)  Control systems (including SCADA) provided with Control System 
Block Diagram or System Architecture, instrument index, 
instrument cable routing and I/O count breakdown 
17)  Project Execution Plan/Schedule 
18)  Training requirements 
19)  Land use permits for new facility sites or addition of facilities 
within existing plants. Include Proponent approved permits for lay-
down areas, staging areas and office sites 
20)  Strategy for project compliance with Project Quality Plan 
requirements 
21)  Process & utilities system definition and turnover sequence 
22)  Piping, electrical and control system tie-in /hot tap plan 
23)  Studies & calculations developed during Project Proposal (i.e. 
ETAP study, PHA study, process simulation, etc.).  All required 
engineering studies, including those defined in DBSP, must be 
carried out regardless of contracting strategy adopted, e.g., LSTK, 
LSPB, etc. 
24)  Site Investigation Report 
25)  Project Risks Assessment Report 
3.2.3  Scope Change from DBSP 
A)  Definition of Scope Change 
A scope change is defined as any deviation from the Approved 
DBSP.  Following are examples of typical scope changes: 
1.  Equipment capacity and sizing changes 
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2.  Addition or deletion of equipment from the original list 
provided to PS&CD in conjunction with the DBSP for 
preparation of the budget estimate 
3.  Plot plan changes 
4.  Process control plan or system changes (changes in I/O 
counts, type of control system, etc.) 
5.  Other design changes as a result of the following: 
  Environmental Impact Assessment 
  Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) or Hazard and 
Operability (HAZOP) studies 
  Project risk assessment 
  Underground obstructions such as rock or utilities 
interferences, etc. 
  Building Risk Assessment or any other Loss Prevention 
requirements 
  Savings realized from Value Engineering and other Value 
Practices 
  Site investigations 
B)  Notification of Scope Change 
SAPMT shall promptly notify FPD, in writing, of any scope 
change with the cost and schedule impact and justification as soon 
as changes are identified.  This allows timely assessment by FPD 
of the impact of these changes to the project.  Change will be 
incorporated in the project scope based on FPD's assessment.  All 
approved scope changes shall be communicated to PS&CD. 
C)  Implementation of Scope Change 
If accepted for implementation, FPD shall issue a formal letter or 
DBSP amendment to SAPMT within two (2) weeks of the initial 
submittal and distribute a copy to PS&CD. 
D)  Recording of Scope Change 
All scope changes shall be recorded in a special section in the 
Project Proposal package and ER Estimate Package.  This section 
shall contain a list of all scope changes with justification, cost 
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impact, schedule impact, initiator organization, date 
initiated/approved and any supported cost estimate documents. 
SAPMT shall maintain the list of the scope changes and 
continuously update it from the start of Project Proposal until the 
ER Estimate is complete. 
3.2.4  Communication Requirements 
Saudi Aramco construction projects normally require both temporary 
(during construction) and permanent communication systems.  As 
procurement approval for radio frequencies and materials involves long 
lead times, communication systems require early identification and 
coordination between Information Technology organization and 
SAPMT.  To facilitate these requirements, the Project Proposal shall 
contain the following: 
a)  Summary of temporary and permanent communication system 
requirements.  Identification of additional communication facilities 
and/or modification to existing facilities necessary to meet the 
project requirements. 
b)  Identification of communications requirements to be handled by 
Information Technology organization and those, which shall be 
provided and funded by the project. 
c)  Schedule of communication material requirements with an 
estimated site required delivery date. 
d)  Identification and implementation plans of all communication 
disaster recovery and business continuity aspects of the projects. 
3.2.5  Safety and Security Directive (SSD) 
The SSD (reference SAES-O series) shall be adhered to by all projects, 
with exception of home-ownership & utility projects, in accordance with 
the directives given to Saudi Aramco by the Saudi Arab Government's 
Supreme Commission for Industrial Security.  The SAPMT shall contact 
Consulting Services Department, Dhahran and the Safety and Industrial 
Security organization to obtain current safety and security requirements 
before proceeding with Project Proposal engineering.  A separate section 
in the Project Proposal shall be devoted strictly to safety and security 
requirements. 
3.2.6  Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) 
The objective in performing PHA studies is to improve process safety 
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and/or minimize operability problems.  The SAPMT in conjunction with 
the Loss Prevention Department (LPD), and Environmental Protection 
Department (EPD) shall decide which projects and specific facilities 
require PHA studies.  Duplicate facilities shall not require a new PHA 
study.  Only new or upgrade facilities that use, produce, process, 
transport, or store flammable, explosive, toxic or reactive substances in 
large quantities are candidates for PHA studies. 
The PHA studies shall normally be conducted during the Project 
Proposal stage.  The Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, if 
required, shall be performed during the detail design when the facility 
design is firm and no major design changes are forecasted. 
For buildings, a building risk assessment shall be performed when 
required by SAES-B-014. 
Any cost impact as a result of the PHA studies or building risk 
assessment must be identified and included in the ER Estimate package. 
3.2.7  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 
EIA is required at the early stage in project planning.  SAEP-13, Project 
Environmental Impact Assessments, establishes the procedures 
necessary to prepare the environmental impact assessments which shall 
be submitted to Environmental Protection Department Manager by the 
30% Project Proposal stage for review and approval.  EPD will forward 
the final EIA document to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral 
Resources for their approval.  Approval by the Ministry is required for 
all capital projects prior to expenditure request.  Any cost impact as a 
result of the Environmental Impact Assessment must be identified and 
included in the ER Estimate Package. 
An environmental impact assessment: 
  describes and quantifies project actions 
  identifies those discharges and emissions regulated by environmental 
standards 
  predicts the environmental changes resulting from the project, and 
  demonstrates compliance with applicable Saudi Aramco and/or Saudi 
Arab Government environmental standards and policies. 
The discovery of new information or significant project changes that 
impact a previously completed and EPD approved EIA may result in 
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cancellation of the existing assessment and re-submittal of an amended 
EIA to EPD for approval. 
The full environmental report with appropriate calculations is to be 
included with the Project Proposals issued to Environmental Protection 
Department, Technical Information Center (TIC) Dhahran, and 
Corporate Information Center (ASC) Houston.  All other volumes will 
contain a summary only. 
3.2.8  Obtaining a Waiver from Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and 
Materials System Specifications. 
Identify standards, procedures, equipment and materials that will require 
a waiver prior to incorporation into the facilities. 
3.2.8.1  Projects shall meet the requirements of Mandatory Saudi 
Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs), which are in 
effect on the Project Proposal approval date.  Changes to 
MSAERs approved after the Project Proposal approval date 
shall be mandatory only when: 
  the changes affect safety, health, environment or security 
highlighted by the concerned organization.  In this case, the 
impact of the changes on the project should be reviewed by 
Project Management with the Proponent, Loss Prevention, 
Industrial Security Operations, Facilities Planning 
Department, Project Support and Controls Department, 
Process and Control System Department, Information 
Technology, and others to determine applicability and 
extent of implementation. 
  the changes result in cost savings to the project.  In this 
case, SAPMT, Proponent and Engineering Services shall 
review and decide on implementation. 
A Project Change Request (PCR) shall be initiated to document 
and obtain approval to implement changes after the project has 
been funded (Refer to GI-0020.520, Project Change 
Request). 
3.2.8.2  Include waivers (reference SAEP-302  Instructions for 
Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering 
Requirement) that shall reduce project cost without impacting 
design, safety or operational integrity of the facility. 
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Describe the variation in sufficient detail to permit technical 
evaluation by the appropriate reviewing agency. 
Include copies of waiver applications and approvals. 
Any approved waiver that has an impact on the Project must be 
identified in the Project Proposal and ER Estimate package. 
3.2.8.3  Deviations from SSD requirements shall be submitted in a 
letter format as per SAES-O-100 (General Requirements for 
Safety & Security) that describes the variation in sufficient 
detail to permit technical evaluation by the appropriate 
reviewing agency. 
3.2.9  Drawing Index and Drawings 
This section provides a list and copies of the drawings that define the 
scope of the project.  It shall include key drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, 
plant and equipment layouts, electrical one-line diagrams and other 
necessary drawings that are required to establish the design basis and 
assist in producing an ER quality estimate. 
3.2.10  Project Quality Plan 
SAPMT shall prepare a Project Quality Plan in accordance with  
GI-0400.001 (Quality Management Roles and Responsibilities).  The 
SAPMT shall also ensure that the specific requirements for inspection 
are included in Schedule Q Attachment VI for all applicable contracts. 
3.3  Materials Related Requirements 
3.3.1  General 
The Project Proposal provides a table of major materials and equipment 
identified for the project.  During preliminary engineering, the 
Engineering Contractor, with guidance from the SAPMT, shall review 
the Company DC (9COM) Surplus and Excess (9CAT) using SAP 
MMBE transaction to identify all acceptable or substitute materials 
which are available in Saudi Aramco inventories for possible use on the 
project, with the objective of: 
a)  Incorporating materials, which require the least new cash outlay to 
Saudi Aramco 
b)  Making maximum economic use of the materials available from 
surplus and excess cataloged material inventories 
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c)  Making maximum economic use of locally manufactured materials 
d)  Providing full justification for any proposed purchases of 
contingent quantities or non-installed spares 
During Project Proposal preparation, the SAPMT shall request review, 
and may request assistance from the Materials Supply (MS) on all 
portions of the plan that involve materials related aspects of the work.  
SAPMT will continue to be responsible to ensure that the purchase order 
is in acceptable technical compliance with relevant MSAERs during the 
time the Contractor is handling the order. Purchase Orders for 
inspectable materials shall be reviewed by Inspection Department prior 
to placement, to ensure compliance with the Regulated Vendor List, 
Technical and Quality requirements. 
If procurement of major equipment and materials is on the critical path 
of the project schedule, SAPMT may elect to consider novation of 
these items to reduce their impact on the project schedule.  Novation 
typically involves: 
1.  placement of purchase order by the Management Contractor or 
Project Proposal Contractor with commitment only for engineering, 
and 
2.  after ERA, transfer the purchase order to the successful LSTK 
Contractor on contract award. 
The purchase order transferred to the LSTK Contractor will cover the 
complete scope involving engineering and manufacture.  Use of novated 
purchase orders should be approved by Services Review Committee 
(SRC) either as part of the contracting plan or as an individual item. 
3.3.2  Material Source List 
The materials source list identifies major equipment and material items.  
Where possible, an estimated dollar value and quantity required shall be 
indicated.  Also indicate responsibility for inspection, expediting, traffic 
and transportation.  The Project Proposal effort shall develop Quotation 
Requests (QRs) for major engineered equipment and critical items, and 
issue these QRs to vendors on a For Development Only basis to 
determine prices and delivery schedules.  For purpose of preparing the 
ER Estimate, the major equipment list shall include account number, the 
item number, a brief description, the data sheet, a requisition number if 
available, the estimated value and other pertinent information.  The 
following areas shall be segregated: 
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a)  Surplus Materials - 9COM Materials in Plant M011 
b)  Excess Cataloged Materials - Unrestricted use 9CAT Materials in 
SAP transaction MMBE 
c)  Locally manufactured materials and vendor warehoused materials 
(LDOR) 
d)  Cataloged Materials Reservation (9CAT) 
e)  Non-cataloged Materials (9COM) 
f)  Contractor procurement Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) or Lump 
Sum Procure/Build (LSPB) 
g)  Sole source materials and equipment 
3.3.3  Use-up Target Values 
The Surplus Inventory and the Excess Cataloged Materials Listings shall 
be reviewed to prepare the listing and estimated values of possible 
surplus and excess usage.  During the Project Proposal development, this 
list shall be further refined to set the target values for use-up of those 
items that shall be reported during the life of the project.  LSTK or LSPB 
contracts shall use the same format and shall estimate total commodity 
(9CAT) and engineered (9COM) material costs (regardless of originator) 
as the basis for determining use-up values.  The target values are goals 
requiring extra effort to achieve rather than just a restatement of the 
original major items listed in section 3.3.2. 
3.3.4  Locally Manufactured Material 
During Project Proposal development, the SAPMT shall obtain a current 
list of approved locally manufactured products and sources from MS.  
This list shall be provided to LSTK & LSPB Contractors to encourage 
use of locally manufactured materials. 
3.3.5  Critical Plant Equipment Unit Spares 
A list of proposed installed spares for critical plant unit equipment and a 
list of non-installed capital spares proposed for entry into Saudi Aramco 
stores custody shall be provided along with the estimated cost for each 
item and justification for purchase.  Comparison shall be made between 
spares specified in the Design Basis Scoping Paper and spares specified 
in the Project Proposal. 
3.3.6  Start-up Spare Parts 
Construct-only project materials furnished by Saudi Aramco need not 
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address this subject because spares shall be furnished per SAEP-31 
(Corporate Spare Parts Data Requirement).  For Procure/Build contracts, 
the SAPMTs shall specify start-up spare responsibility including how 
they shall be provided, the financial impact of purchase and final 
disposition of residual spares. 
The LSTK Contractor is responsible for providing start-up spares.  
Residual and/or unutilized start-up spares remain Contractor's property; 
such spares may not be purchased from the Contractor by Project 
Management.  Proponent at their discretion has the option to purchase 
these residual spares against their Operating Budget for future use.  
Operations shall communicate with MS (Materials Control Department) 
to ensure the spares are reviewed against overall inventory needs, and do 
not adversely affect existing supplies.  Defined start-up spares may be 
turned over to Saudi Aramco in accordance with the contract 
requirements provided that the quantities and types are in accordance 
with the Saudi Aramco stocking policy.  For LSTK and LSPB contracts, 
start-up spares responsibility for free issue equipment provided by 
Saudi Aramco shall be stated clearly in the contract. 
SAPMT and the respective Contractors are responsible for the spare 
parts as outlined under SAEP-31.  In all cases, the SAPMT/Contractors 
shall provide complete and accurate spare parts data packages necessary 
to support Saudi Aramco procurement of operating spare parts. 
3.4  Scheduling & Estimating Requirement 
3.4.1  Scheduling Requirements 
This section contains a Level III project summary schedule that shall be 
developed during the Proposal phase based on information from the 
Project Milestone Schedule, WER Schedule and other data as they 
become available during the DBSP and Project Proposal. 
Project Summary Schedule should be developed as soon as Preliminary 
Engineering starts and will be used as a working tool in the absence of 
a detailed schedule by Contractor.  The Project Summary Schedule shall 
be used as a guide for ER estimate preparation, early identification of 
long lead material procurement items, Contracting Strategy and technical 
evaluation of Contractors and start-up planning.  As-Built schedules 
from similar projects can be made available from PC&ED Scheduling 
Group to be used as a guide for the initial preparation of the Level III 
schedule. 
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Project Summary Schedule addresses all the project life cycle activities 
in a summary format.  It must be logic driven, based on the Critical Path 
Method (CPM).  The Schedule should contain sufficient detail to show 
potential material or equipment novation, long lead items, contract 
procurement activities, detailed engineering by discipline leading to 
major deliverables, mobilization, early works, shutdown, tie-ins, testing, 
loop checks, pre-commissioning, start-up, interface with Proponent and 
other projects. 
Project Summary Schedule shall also include ER estimate preparation 
and approval activities including Estimate Kick-off, milestone dates for 
Scope Compliance and any ER Estimate reviews or any other design 
reviews, MTOs for the relevant disciplines, equipment pricing, 
NOVATION of equipment and/or Prior Approval Expenditure Request 
(PAER), Technical Review Meetings, and the final approval of the 
Project Proposal and 56D preparation and submittal to the Facility 
Planning Department (FPD). 
The schedule shall form the basis for the original (Rev.0) Project 
Completion Schedule (PCS).  The Project Summary Schedule further 
expands the level of detail while still supporting critical and key 
milestone dates defined and prescribed in the contract (Schedule B).  
Project Summary Schedule is expanded to include critical milestone 
dates as well as any other key milestones that are provided by 
Contractors.  If novation material and equipment is included in the 
execution plan, the date of purchase order and required delivery date 
should be incorporated in the schedule.  The schedule shall include 
review time requirements specified in SAEP-303 (Engineering Reviews 
of Project and Detail Design Engineering Documentation).  Contact 
Scheduling Engineering Group of PS&CD/PCED for more detailed 
information on Project Summary Schedule. 
3.4.2  ER Estimate Requirements 
Project Proposals must be completed and approved in time to support the 
Expenditure Request Approval (ERA) date.  A complete ER Estimate 
Package must be submitted to PS&CD, at least four (4) weeks prior to 
submittal of 56D Estimate to FPD Budget Director as per Capital 
Program ER Processing Schedules for Board, EXCOM and local 
approvals. 
SAPMT shall be responsible for preparation of the ER Estimate package: 
  in accordance with SAEP-25 (Estimate Preparation Guidelines) 
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  in conformance with the Work Breakdown Structure and Standard 
Code of Accounts (SCA) established by SAPMT and PS&CD 
  to achieve a quality estimate with an accuracy of (10%) of project 
final cost 
  using the Estimating Tool Aspentech Kbase, particularly for oil and 
gas process facilities, as a preferred estimating software.  Selection of 
any other estimating tool should be discussed with PS&CD. 
Effective January 2008, Aspentech KBase shall be used as a mandatory 
estimating tool in the preparation of the ER Estimate for oil and gas 
projects greater that $100 million.  Waiving this requirement must be 
approved by the PS&CD Manager. 
The final ER Estimate shall be jointly reviewed and approved by 
PS&CD and SAPMT. 
3.4.3  ER Estimate Review Meetings 
Initial, Interim and Final ER Estimate review meetings will be held by 
members of SAPMT, Engineering Contractor, and PS&CD during the 
course of Project Proposal phase.  SAPMT will be responsible for 
organizing the meetings, providing the required documents to PS&CD 
prior to review meetings and inviting all concerned parties to participate 
in the ER Estimate Review meetings. 
A)  Initial Kick-off Meeting 
The initial kick-off meeting will be conducted before the 30% 
completion of Project Proposal.  An ER Estimate Plan, as described 
in Section 3.4.4, shall be prepared and completed prior to the Kick-
off Meeting.  PS&CD will take an active role in defining Saudi 
Aramco ER estimate preparation requirements and providing basic 
information to the SAPMT and Contractor. 
B)  Interim ER Estimate Review Meetings 
The purpose of the interim meeting is to review the progress of the 
ER estimate preparation activities.  The number of interim 
meetings should be established during the initial ER Review 
meeting. 
Minimum one (1) week prior to the review meeting, SAPMT shall 
provide a complete set (hardcopy and electronic file) of the ER 
Estimate with support documents  to PS&CD for review. 
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The interim review meeting deliverables shall include, but not be 
limited to: 
  ER Estimate as developed to date, with MTOs by Area and 
WBS 
  ER Estimate Basis 
  ER Estimate Detailed Schedule 
  Multiple Discipline Drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, Plot 
Plans, One Line Diagrams, etc. 
  A list of all scope changes from the DBSP identified to date.  
The list will include itemized scope changes with justification 
and cost/schedule impact for each deviation item (per Section 
3.2.3) 
  Major equipment quotations 
  Recent quotations for Engineering and Construction rates 
  All discipline Material Take-offs (MTOs) by Area and WBS 
  Market Outlook study, as required 
  Project Risk Assessment, as required 
C)  Final ER Estimate Review Meeting 
1.  A complete ER Estimate Package must be completed in 
accordance with the established ER Estimate Plan and 
submitted to PS&CD/PCED at least four (4) weeks prior to the 
56D Estimate submittal due date to FPD Budget Director.  
Refer to Section 3.4.5 for ER estimate deliverables. 
2.  After receipt of the ER Estimate package, PS&CD will conduct 
a meeting with SAPMT and Engineering Contractor to review 
and finalize the estimate as deemed necessary. 
3.  Minimum of two (2) weeks prior to 56D Estimate submittal due 
date to FPD Budget Director, SAPMT shall provide PS&CD 
the Project Proposal sheet approved by SAPMT, FPD and 
Proponent and a copy of the Technical Meeting minutes with a 
complete list of all finalized items with detailed cost estimate of 
impacted items.  These documents are required for finalizing 
the 56D Estimate for submittal to FPD Budget Director. 
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When the ER Estimate is over or under by more than 10% of the 
Budget Estimate, PS&CD and SAPMT shall jointly prepare a 
scope reconciliation and comparison between the approved Budget 
and the established ER Estimate.  The review shall include a list of 
all scope changes from DBSP which will be part of the ER 
Estimate package. 
D)  Scope Compliance Review Meetings 
Compliance Review meetings will be conducted, as deemed 
necessary, by SAPMT in coordination with FPD and PS&CD to 
ensure that the scope of Project Proposal is in compliance with the 
approved DBSP. 
SAPMT shall prepare and provide all attendees with a complete list 
of accepted scope changes and relevant supported documents for 
the Scope Compliance Review meetings.  PS&CD shall be 
responsible for validation of cost and schedule impacts for all 
scope changes. 
3.4.4  ER Estimate Plan 
SAPMT shall be responsible for developing an ER Estimate Plan which 
will be reviewed and discussed during the initial kick-off meeting.  At 
the minimum, the ER Estimate Plan should contain: 
  Project scope of work 
  Site development plan and investigation 
  A detailed schedule with major and interim milestones for 
completing the ER Estimate deliverables 
  A quality control plan for estimate preparation 
  Specific plan and methodology for performing market outlook and 
project risk assessment for selected projects greater than $300 million 
(refer to Section 3.4.6) 
  Methodologies for developing estimate basis, material take-offs 
(MTOs), pricing of material and equipment, unit rate for engineering 
and construction based on current market conditions and project risk 
assessment 
  Plan and methodology for developing internal and external 
benchmarking 
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  Identification of estimating software to be used for preparation of ER 
Estimate 
  Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Standard Code of Accounts 
(SCA) to be used for the project 
  A list of ER Estimate deliverables required for interim review and 
final review 
  An organization chart of the estimating team 
  Roles and responsibilities of all involved parties in developing the 
ER Estimate and identifying point of contact from each organization 
3.4.5  ER Estimate Deliverables 
The ER estimate will be based on 100% Project Proposal which includes 
equipment lists, equipment sizing, plot plans, P&ID, single line 
diagrams, cable schedules, instrument index summaries, I/O counts, bulk 
material take-offs, and other related project documents and drawings.  
The following major contents of deliverables should be included in the 
ER estimate package: 
  Approved Project Proposal 
  Drawings, specifications, reports and other relevant documents 
necessary to define the project requirements 
  Approved Execution and Contracting Plan 
  Project Summary Schedule 
  An ER Estimate package which includes a hard-bound copy and an 
electronic copy on a CD with all required backup documents as 
specified in SAEP-25 
  A complete list of all scope changes from the DBSP that will be 
implemented in the Project Proposal.  The list will include itemized 
scope changes with justification and cost/schedule impact for each 
deviation item 
  Copies of Technical Review Meeting Minutes 
  Copies of ER Review Meeting Minutes with status of outstanding 
and implementation items 
  Copies of PHA or HAZOP Meeting Minutes with summary of 
changes, if applicable 
For detailed listing of deliverables, refer to the Exhibit II, ER Estimate 
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Package Checklist. 
3.4.6  Market Outlook Study & Project Risk Assessment 
PS&CD/PCED will coordinate with SAPMT to identify projects worth 
$300 MM or greater that will be required to do a Market Outlook Study 
and Project Risk Assessment.  Market trends and project risks are 
assessed to avert potential impacts on project development and 
execution.  Results of these studies shall be included in the basis of 
estimate and contingency rates shall be recommended accordingly. 
These shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 
  Worldwide demand for Engineering and Construction services 
  Market conditions that affect major equipment procurement pricing 
and delivery 
  Trends related to supply and demand of major equipment and bulk 
material in the Middle East that could affect schedule and costs on 
the project 
  Availability of Engineering Contractors to undertake LSTK contracts 
in Saudi Arabia 
  Assessing the financial markets and institutional support for current 
and future Middle Eastern projects 
  Project risks study on constructability, tie-in execution, 
environmental, security and other factors related to a specific project 
  Forecast of Engineering Contractors Overhead and Profit Margins 
  Any other factor that can impact the future cost of the project 
Following are some of the resources that can be used in developing a 
Market Outlook study: 
  Trade Organizations 
  Trade Magazines 
  Financial Institutions studies and surveys 
  Government studies and surveys 
  Industry studies and surveys 
  Manufacturers and Suppliers data 
3.5  Appendix 
The Appendix shall include letters, minutes, land use permits and other pertinent 
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documents written during Project Proposal development. 
3.6  Numbering Project 
All Project Proposals shall be numbered by the issuing office as follows: 
Saudi Aramco  APP Series (Numbers assigned by the Technical 
Information Center, Dhahran) 
ASC  TPP Series (Numbers assigned by the Corporate 
Information Center, Houston) 
APP or TPP numbers shall be on the Project Proposal cover sheet. 
3.7  Training Impact Assessment 
SAEP-140 (Project Training Impact Assessment) requires that a Training Impact 
Assessment be prepared as part of the Project Proposal for all projects for which 
training programs for operations and/or maintenance personnel will be required.  
These training programs will not be provided by the project and costs for training 
are not be paid for by capital funds.  (Refer to GI-0202.309, Paragraph 4.5) 
The Proponent is responsible for identifying any training requirements for a 
project by preparing a Training Requirement Statement prior to the start of the 
Project Proposal. 
If training is to be required, a Training Impact Assessment is to be prepared in 
accordance with SAEP-140.  SAPMT is responsible for incorporating the 
findings of the Training Impact Assessment in the final Project Proposal. 
SAPMT may also be required to implement the findings of the Training Impact 
Assessment as included in the approved Project Proposal.  These may include: 
3.7.1  Incorporating contract provisions that require the Contractor to develop 
multiple quotations for specified equipment so that the cost of training 
can be taken into consideration when selecting the life-time, low-cost 
supplier.  These provisions will allow Saudi Aramco to direct the 
Contractor to place its order with one of the proposed technically 
acceptable suppliers and will provide for additional payment to the 
Contractor if the selected supplier did not offer the lowest base price to 
the Contractor. 
3.7.2  Incorporating requirements for the Contractor to include provision in its 
purchase orders for specified equipment that establish fixed prices for 
training services or material to be procured at a later date by Saudi 
Aramco.  This will reduce the possibility of a supplier overcharging 
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Saudi Aramco when training services or materials are procured on a 
single-source basis. 
4  Project Improvement Effort 
This section comprises of activities that on implementation would optimize project cost & 
schedule, improve quality of the Project Proposal and assure project execution success. 
4.1  Value Engineering 
Value Engineering (VE) is an organized analytical process that can be used to 
optimize the life cycle cost and performance of a facility or system.  The VE 
process systematically identifies opportunities to increase value by removing 
unnecessary costs without sacrificing quality, function, or reliability. 
4.1.1  VE Study Selection Criteria 
SAPMT shall initiate a formal VE study during the Project Proposal 
development stage when: 
  The estimated BI value exceeds $50 million, or 
  The estimated BI value is between $10  $50 million and a VE study 
was not conducted during the pre-planning or DBSP development 
stage, or 
  The estimated BI value is between $10  $50 million, and the pre-
planning or DBSP stage VE Report recommends that a Project 
Proposal stage VE study is required. 
4.1.2  VE Study Planning & Coordination 
VE studies should be completed during the early phase of the Project 
Proposal, but not later than the 30% completion milestone date.  For 
scheduling purposes only, VE studies shall be coordinated with the Capital 
Program Optimization Division of Project Support & Controls Department 
(PS&CD/CPOD).  The requirements for conducting VE studies shall be 
identified in the Project Proposal Contractors scope of work. 
VE studies shall only be facilitated by either a Certified Value Specialist 
(CVS), or local Engineering Contractor personnel who have been 
certified by PS&CD/CPOD to conduct VE sessions. 
Requests for VE study guidance, and information on Consultants and 
local Engineering Contractor personnel certified to facilitate VE sessions 
should be directed to PS&CD/CPOD. 
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4.1.3  VE Proposal Implementation & Reporting Requirements 
The effectiveness of a VE study depends on the successful 
implementation of accepted proposals and on the prompt resolution of 
pending proposals.  VE proposals that are accepted by the Proponent 
Organization and SAPMT are to be reviewed by FPD, and CSD if 
related to standards requirement, before being incorporated into the 
Project Proposal Scope of Work. 
The status and resolution of all accepted and pending VE proposals shall 
be documented in the Value Engineering Section of the Project Proposal. 
A copy of the final VE Report shall be distributed to the PS&CD/CPOD 
Division Head. 
4.2  Benchmarking 
Benchmarking is an improvement process used to discover and incorporate 
project cost, schedule, front-end loading, value improvement and operability 
into project execution strategy. 
The benchmarking process will be centralized so that all benchmarking activities 
are managed through PS&CD/PCED.  Benchmarking will be conducted at 
study, late stages of the DBSP, early stages of the Project Proposal as well as 
towards the completion of a project.  Projects will be selected by PS&CD for 
either external or internal benchmarking. 
The objective of Benchmarking analysis at the early stage of Project Proposal is 
to identify and compare key project parameters such as project scope, quantity, 
cost, schedule, value practices and execution strategy, against the Companys 
internal historical statistics of similar projects.  The project data also are used for 
benchmarking against the industry world class projects with similar scope.  The 
result of the benchmarking analysis can be used for improving project execution 
plan. 
4.2.1  Internal Benchmarking Requirements 
For all projects except community projects, school and home-ownership, 
SAPMT shall provide key project data to PS&CD/PCED for internal 
benchmarking purposes.  A sample of benchmarking data sheet is shown 
in Exhibit IV.  This internal benchmarking data will be part of the ER 
Estimate package. 
4.2.2  External Benchmarking Requirements 
PS&CD/PCED will coordinate with SAPMT to identify projects with 
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value of $100 MM or greater to be benchmarked.  Projects less than 
$100 MM may be benchmarked if related to core business.  
PS&CD/PCED will perform the leading role for the selection of the 
Consultant, development of benchmarking criteria, and implementation 
of the formal benchmarking study. 
The analysis starts as early as the study phase and DBSP, or at any 
appropriate stage of the Project Proposal development, but no later than 
90% Project Proposal progress, comparing key parameters of the project 
with an external industry-wide database.  The analysis would address 
key project outcomes and associated risk based on the Project Proposal 
effort to date.  As a minimum, the following areas should be addressed 
and compared to industry norms, the Gulf Region and Best in Class: 
  Status of front-end loading (FEL), i.e., project definition, at the time 
the benchmark analysis is prepared 
  Use of value improvement practices 
  The projected total installed cost (TIC) of the project 
  An analysis of the contingency requirement based on project scope 
and FEL 
  Engineering as a percentage of TIC 
  Time required for total project execution (ERA through Onstream) 
  Time required for the construction phase 
  Expected time required for start-up 
  Long lead material deliveries comparison 
  General or specific requirements included in the Project Proposal 
Scope of Work that are non- industry standards 
  Execution strategies 
A Benchmarking section shall be included in the Project Proposal book 
to include the summary benchmarking report prepared by an outside 
Consultant or by the Engineering Contractor. 
4.3  Energy Optimization Study 
Capital projects involving the addition of or modifications to industrial 
processes with combined fuel and power consumption exceeding $2 million per 
year (combined) shall be optimized for the efficient use of thermal and electrical 
energy. 
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For purposes of the energy study, an industrial process is defined as one that 
includes fired heaters, boilers, pumps, compressors, steam turbines, or gas 
turbines.  Non-industrial facilities such as buildings, roads, warehouses, storage 
depots, and non-process operations such as IT or instrumentation upgrades are 
excluded. 
The technical approach and work scope for the energy study should address one 
or more of the following issues: 
  Process Integration, using Pinch Analysis techniques 
  Equipment Load Management policies 
  Adjustable Speed Drives 
  Driver Selection 
4.3.1  A preliminary Process Integration study of the project facilities shall be 
conducted only when the combined fuel consumption of the in-scope 
process units exceeds 100 MM Btu/h.  It is necessary only to provide the 
optimum practical utility consumption targets in comparison to the utility 
requirements for the un-optimized process design; detailed design of the 
heat exchanger network and combined heat/power system to achieve 
these targets is not required. 
4.3.2  For energy consuming or conversion equipment (pumps, compressors, 
turbines, boilers, and furnaces) in parallel operation, the study shall 
identify the optimum number of equipment that should be operated over 
the expected range of plant operating rates, considering the trade-off 
between energy consumption and meeting production goals.  Load 
management policies are required only when the energy consumption for 
a particular service or application exceeds 1000 HP (if rotating 
machinery) or 16 MM Btu/h (if fuel-fired equipment). 
4.3.3  The economic feasibility of Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs), whether 
variable frequency type or other, shall be evaluated for individual 
motors/drivers of 2000 HP or greater.  Capital costs should be balanced 
against the combined energy and non-energy benefits. 
4.3.4  Rotating machinery with individual power loads of 5000 HP and higher 
shall be evaluated for selection of optimum driver type  electric motor, 
steam turbine, or gas turbine. 
4.3.5  Energy efficiency for individual items of equipment (e.g., motors, 
boilers, etc.) is covered separately by Saudi Aramco equipment 
standards.  Evaluation of alternative equipment options is not required as 
part of the energy study scope. 
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The optimum time to conduct such a study is the earliest possible date after 
preliminary PFDs, including heat and material balances, are available, and the 
plant fuel/power consumption estimates have been determined.  Generally, this 
would be after 30% completion of the Project Proposal, but no later than 60% 
Project Proposal completion. 
The full energy optimization study report, including all supporting data and 
calculations, must be submitted to the Energy Systems Unit of Consulting 
Services Department for review. 
4.4  Other Value Practices 
SAPMT shall implement applicable Saudi Aramco and other industry value 
practices during Project Proposal development to optimize project planning and 
execution.  PS&CD/CPOD is available to assist SAPMT in selecting the 
appropriate value practices and facilitating their implementation. 
The requirements for conducting specific Value Practices shall be identified in 
the Project Proposal Contractors scope of work.  Value Practice sessions shall 
only be facilitated by either approved Consultants, or local Engineering 
Contractor personnel who have been certified by PS&CD/CPOD.  For 
information on approved Consultants and local Engineering Contractor 
personnel certified to facilitate Value Practice sessions, contact PS&CD/CPOD. 
The following value practices have shown proven payback for Saudi Aramco 
projects. 
  Constructability 
Effective and timely integration of construction knowledge into the 
conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project. 
Optimum timing during project proposal phase is at 30% Project Proposal. 
  Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) 
Held at 60% Project Proposal involving SAPMT, Proponent, Contractor, and 
other parties as needed to measure project proposal completeness and clarity.  
PDRI consists of about 70 elements that identify and very precisely 
describes each critical element in a preliminary engineering scope definition 
package. 
  Lessons Learned 
Systematic search for applicable existing lessons learned from Saudi 
Aramco Project Management Lessons Learned database and other sources.  
Implement applicable lessons to avoid repetition of problems and build on 
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successes experienced by other projects.  Also collect and submit new 
lessons learned per SAEP-329 Project Close-out Report. 
  Project Execution Planning Workshop (PEPW) 
Half-day workshop to promote ownership, commitment, and alignment of all 
project stakeholders including SAPMT, FPD, Proponent, Contracting, Loss 
Prevention, and other involved parties. 
  Schedule Optimization 
Utilization of Schedule Reduction and Schedule Compression 
techniques to optimize the schedule for project completion. 
  Planning for Startup 
Extensive set of tools and techniques used by all Project Stakeholders, PMT, 
Proponent, Contractors, etc., to help facilitate a successful facility start-up 
and stable long term operation. 
  Scope Control & Change Management 
Scope Control is a preventative process that starts with a detailed project 
scope and ensures discipline in changing the scope during execution.  
Change Management involves establishing and clearly communicating to all 
project stakeholders a system for recognizing, evaluating, and implementing 
changes during all phases of the project. 
  Other 
PS&CD will identify and implement other value practices that become 
available between revisions of SAEP-14 that offer value improvement to the 
project. 
5  Reporting and Review Requirements 
5.1  Project Proposal Distribution for Review and Meetings 
Draft Project Proposals shall be distributed for review to the appropriate 
members of Saudi Aramco Management and attendees of the Technical Review 
and Project Proposal Meetings.  Distribution of the Project Proposal narrative 
shall be in electronic format (in Microsoft Word). 
The E-Review electronic review system is the Companys standard method for 
review of engineering drawings and documents.  SAPMT should submit review 
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packages through this system unless there is a compelling reason to do 
otherwise.  The E-Review procedures and guidelines are provided in SAEP-303. 
The SAPMT and proponent are responsible for determining the recipients.  As a 
minimum, the following represents a list of various organizations that shall be 
considered for receipt of the Project Proposal.  However, only those 
organizations with direct involvement shall receive the Project Proposal. 
Executive Management: 
-  Proponent Organizations, i.e. 
Ras Tanura Refining 
Northern Area Producing 
Southern Area Producing 
Jeddah/Riyadh Refining  
Yanbu Refining 
Distribution Operations 
Abqaiq Plants & Pipelines 
Gas Operations 
Medical Services 
Employee Relations 
-  Petroleum Engineering and Development  
(for production-related projects) 
General Management: 
-  Industrial Security Operations 
-  Proponent organization 
Management: 
-  Oil Supply Planning and Scheduling Department  
(for all proposals related in any way to oil, gas, NGL and/or refined product 
movement and handling) 
-  Computer & Communications Engineering Department  
(for all projects involving communications) 
-  Purchasing Department 
-  Power Distribution Department  
(for all projects related to power facilities at 2.4 kV and above) 
-  Abqaiq, Dhahran or Ras Tanura Utilities Department  
(for the area community projects only) 
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-  Facilities Planning Department (mandatory) 
-  Project Support & Controls Department (for information only) 
-  Consulting Services Department 
-  Inspection Department 
-  Loss Prevention Department 
-  Environmental Protection Department 
-  Process & Control Systems Department 
-  Roads & Heavy Equipment Department 
-  Industrial Security Department 
-  Fire Protection Department 
5.2  Technical Review Meeting 
The Technical Review Meeting shall be held no sooner than ten (10) working 
days after distribution of the Project Proposal for review.  Location, date, and 
time of the meeting shall be announced in the cover letter distributed with the 
Project Proposal.  The Technical Review Meeting shall discuss all technical 
aspects of the Project Proposal, resolve technical questions, address 
environmental issues and review the Project Summary Schedule.  Interim 
technical review meetings shall be conducted as required by SAPMT depending 
upon the type and complexity of the project.  Items not resolved at the final 
technical review meeting shall be addressed in the Project Proposal Meeting.  
Substantive changes resulting from the technical review meeting shall be 
incorporated as appropriate into the Project Proposal documents. 
SAPMT shall prepare minutes of the Technical Review Meetings and distribute 
the minutes, electronically whenever possible, to all persons who either received 
the Project Proposal or attended the Technical Review Meeting.  The minutes 
shall include the estimated cost and schedule effects of major changes from the 
DBSP/Project Proposal as originally prepared.  Refer to 3.2.3 for definition of 
major scope change. 
The subject of critical plant equipment unit spares (capital spares) per section 
3.3.5 shall be addressed, and proposed purchases shall be reviewed. 
5.3  Project Proposal Meeting 
The purpose of the Project Proposal Meeting is to resolve any outstanding items 
remaining after the Technical Review Meeting and to finalize the project scope.  
The Project Proposal Meeting shall be scheduled no sooner than five (5) 
working days after distribution of the minutes of the Technical Review Meeting. 
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The delegated representatives of the Project Proposal approval authorities 
(section 6.1.1) shall attend this meeting in order to make decisions on matters 
not resolved in the Technical Review Meeting. 
SAPMT shall be responsible for preparing and distributing the minutes of the 
Project Proposal Meeting to those persons who either received a copy of the 
Project Proposal or attended the Project Proposal Meetings. 
For selected small projects, the Technical Review and Project Proposal 
Meetings can be combined into one meeting if concurred by Proponent and 
FPD.  In this case, the reviewing organizations should send personnel authorized 
to make decisions to attend the meeting. 
5.4  Distribution & Storage of Approved Project Proposals 
Following the approval of the Project Proposal, a final approved copy shall be 
distributed as follows: 
5.4.1  ASC 
An electronic copy of every Project Proposal shall be sent to Corporate 
Information Center (CIC), Houston. 
5.4.2  Saudi Aramco 
SAPMT shall send copies of the approved Project Proposal to: 
-  Facilities Planning Department (FPD) - one hard copy, to be used as 
a "working" document for five years or for the duration of the 
project, whichever is longer. 
-  Technical Information Center (TIC), Room E-3100, EOB, Dhahran - 
one electronic copy for archival purpose. 
-  Project Support & Controls Department (PS&CD) - one electronic 
copy, for input in the Electronic Image Document Management 
System. 
The electronic file submissions shall be on CD-ROM and contain an 
index at the beginning of each file medium to facilitate retrieval of stored 
data.  The electronic text, spreadsheet, and graphical data shall be in 
Microsoft format, and drawings shall be in accordance with Saudi 
Aramco standards and formats.  Scanned documents shall be in Acrobat 
format in accordance with the corporate standard maintained by 
EK&RD/Drawing Management Unit. 
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6  Approvals and Waivers 
6.1  Approval Process 
6.1.1  Approvals 
SAPMT shall be responsible for obtaining Saudi Aramco approval for 
the Project Proposal from the appropriate individuals listed.  Executive 
Management may delegate the approval authority to General 
Management level.  Obtaining these signatures constitutes full Project 
Proposal approval.  The recommended order for routing and approval 
will be as follows, however, SAPMT may seek parallel approval from 
more than one organization at the same time where appropriate. 
-  Manager, Facilities Planning Department 
-  Manager, Loss Prevention Department 
-  Manager, Power Distribution Department  
(for all projects having power facilities of 2.4 kV and above) 
-  Manager, Consulting Services Department 
-  Manager, Environmental Protection Department 
-  Manager, Oil Supply Planning and Scheduling Department  
(for all proposals related in any way to oil, gas, NGL and/or refined 
product movement and handling) 
-  Manager, Process and Control System Department  
(for Instrumentation & Control Systems) 
-  General Manager, Industrial Security 
-  Vice President, Petroleum Engineering and Development  
(for production-related projects) 
-  Vice President, Engineering Services 
-  Vice President/Executive Director, Proponent Organization 
-  Vice President, Project Management 
6.1.2  Unresolved Items 
If unresolved items exist that would preclude obtaining approvals as 
described in section 6.1.1, SAPMT shall refer any unresolved item(s) 
through appropriate channels of authority until resolution is obtained. 
The Project Proposal minutes shall show the estimated cost and schedule 
effects of any changes from the DBSP/Project Proposal as originally 
prepared. 
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6.1.3  Obtaining Changes to an Approved Project Proposal 
For a project with an approved Project Proposal which has not yet 
received Expenditure Request (ER) approval, scope changes shall be as 
follows: 
  SAPMT will document and estimate all scope changes approved by 
FPD and submit the revised ER estimate to PS&CD as an addendum 
to the approved Project Proposal 
  The proposed change in the meeting minutes or an addendum shall 
include justification and the cost/schedule impact 
  The required minimal approval authority for the proposed change is 
Project Manager level 
  SAPMT shall distribute the approved changes to PS&CD and all 
those that received the original Project Proposal 
6.2  Project Proposal Waiver 
6.2.1  Request 
For selected projects, Project Management may request to waive the 
requirement for a Project Proposal / Front End Engineering Design 
(FEED) and proceed directly with detailed design using preliminary 
engineering funds.  This request will permit SAPMT to use TC-68 funds 
to carry out detailed design, perform selected project proposal 
requirements and to prepare an ER quality estimate for funding approval.  
Project Proposal waiver does not exempt ER Estimate and any other 
Value Practices requirements. 
6.2.2  Approval 
The following steps are required to obtain a waiver of project proposal 
and proceed with detailed design: 
  SAPMT Department Manager shall prepare a formal letter requesting 
to carry out detailed design during Project Proposal.  The letter shall 
be addressed to Vice President, Project Management and Vice 
President Proponent.  The letter should state the present situation, 
scope of work, justification for the waiver and identify what project 
proposal requirements, if any that will be performed during detailed 
design, i.e., value engineering, CII concepts, etc. 
  SAPMT shall obtain Vice Presidents, Project Management and 
Proponent approval for this request. 
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  On receiving approval, SAPMT shall prepare an Engineering Work 
Order Authorization for Project Proposal Preparation (Form 6891-
ENG) to request approval of TC-68 funds to carry out detailed 
engineering and contract preparation based on GI-0202.451, 
(Engineering Work Order Authorization for Preliminary Engineering 
Preparation). 
  Approval is accomplished on obtaining the signature on Form  
6891-ENG. 
7  Contract Bid Package 
The Contract Bid Package will be developed in close coordination with the Contracting 
Department. Refer to Exhibit III, Contract Development Checklist, for key activities in 
developing Contract Bid Package. 
A complete Contract Bid Package shall be prepared in accordance with Contracting 
Manual and typically contain the following: 
  Invitation for Bid documents 
  Technical Proposal documents 
  Commercial Proposal documents 
  As part of Commercial Proposal requirements, Bidders shall be required to submit a 
Bid Quantification Summary as shown on Exhibit V for bid analysis purposes. 
Copies of the final Bid Quantification Summary from the awarded Contractor will 
be provided to PS&CD 
  Fully developed and approved Contract documents which include Schedules A 
through H, and Q 
Issue for Bid package (normally prepared by Engineering Contractor) which includes, 
but  is not limited to, drawings, specifications, applicable reports, and other relevant 
documents necessary to define the project requirements and clearly describes the 
contract scope of work. SAPMT should take into consideration the current project 
execution plan and responsibilities of all contractual parties when revising the Project 
Proposal package to Issue for Bid Package. 
The following Sections in the Project Proposal should be reviewed carefully to 
determine if they are applicable for inclusion in the bid package.  If they are to be 
included, SAPMT shall modify as required to ensure that Contractors scope of work is 
clearly defined in the Issue for Bid Package: 
  Project Schedule 
  Training requirements 
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  Land Permits 
  Operating Variables (as required by OSPAS) 
  Strategy for projects compliance with quality requirements 
  Project Risk Assessment 
  Temporary construction and communications 
8  Exhibits 
The intent of the checklists is to facilitate the review and ensure all key requirements 
are considered, but not to cover all detailed requirements as stated in this procedure. 
8.1  Project Proposal Checklist 
8.2  ER Estimate Package Checklist 
8.3  Contract Development Checklist 
8.4  Sample of Benchmarking 
8.5  Bid Quantification Summary    
  Revision Summary 
28 June 2000  Major revision. 
29 January 2003  Editorial revisions. 
15 August 2006  Major revision. 
20 September 2006  Editorial revision to paragraph 3.7. 
18 January 2009  Editorial revisions. 
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EXHIBITS    
TABLE OF CONTENTS    
    EXHIBIT I    PROJECT PROPOSAL CHECKLIST   
    EXHIBIT II    ER ESTIMATE PACKAGE CHECKLIST   
    EXHIBIT III    CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST   
    EXHIBIT IV    BENCHMARKING DATA SHEET   
    EXHIBIT V    BID QUANTIFICATION SUMMARY SHEET 
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EXHIBIT I  PROJECT PROPOSAL CHECKLIST  
Item 
Ref. 
Section 
Description  Included 
1  3.2.2  Project Proposal documents as described in Section 3.2.2.   
    Obtain necessary land use permit   
    Obtain proponent approved permits for construction site area   
    Complete piping tie-in and hot tap plan   
    Complete electrical and control system tie-in plan   
    Prepare site investigation report   
2  3.2.4  Temporary and Permanent Project Communication Requirements   
3  3.2.5  Comply with Safety and Security Directive (SSD)   
4  3.2.6  Perform of PHA or HAZOP Study    
5  3.2.6  Perform of  Building Risk Assessment    
6  3.2.7  Perform of Environmental Impact Assessment   
7  3.2.8 
Apply Waivers from SA Engineering Standards and Material 
System Specification  
8  3.2.9  Include a list of drawings and drawings define project scope     
9  3.2.10 
Prepare Project Quality Plan as per GI-0400.001 including 
Schedule Q Att. VI  
10  3.3.1 
Identify project major material and equipment to be reviewed by 
Inspection Dept.  
11  3.3.2  Develop a Material Source List of major material and equipment    
12  3.3.3  Develop a Surplus Inventory and Excess material Listing   
13  3.3.4  Obtain a list of approved locally manufactured products and source     
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Item 
Ref. 
Section 
Description  Included 
14  3.3.5  Develop a  list of critical plant equipment spares   
15  3.3.6 
Identify required start-up spares with Proponent with concurrence 
of MS   
16  3.4.1  Prepare Level III Project Summary Schedule    
17  3.4.2 
Prepare ER Estimate Package ( See Exhibit II - ER Estimate 
Package Checklist)   
18  3.7 
Review Project Training Impact Assessment (SAEP-140) and 
identify required implementation    
19  4.1  Perform Value Engineering Study   
20  4.2.1  Provide project data for Internal Benchmarking    
21  4.2.2  External Benchmarking Analysis   
22  4.3  Perform Energy Optimization Study   
23  4.4  Perform Value Practices       
          1.  Constructability Study      
          2. Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI)      
          3. Lesson Learned      
          4. Project Execution Planning Workshop      
          5. Schedule Optimization      
          6. Planning for Startup      
          7. Scope Control and Change Management     
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EXHIBIT II  ER ESTIMATE PACKAGE CHECKLIST  
Following are minimum documents required to accompany the ER Estimate Request  
to PS&CD:  
Item  Description  Included   
1 
100% Project Proposal package ( Project Proposal must be approved prior to 
issuance of 56D)  
2  Approved technical review meeting minutes   
3 
Project Scope summary including new as well as demolition of existing 
facilities.  
4  Internal/External Benchmarking data   
5  Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)   
6  Plot plan showing major facilities/buildings   
7  Proposed Piping lay-out and routing   
8 
Electrical scope with one-line diagrams, MTO quantities for Transformers, 
Switchgear, etc,  
9  Field Instrument specifications and Data Sheets   
10 
Control system (DCS) scope with I/O counts, Block Flow Diagrams and Vendor 
Quotations  
11  Communications System scope including, MTO and quotations   
12  Fire Protection, Safety and Security requirements   
13  Building/Equipment data sheets   
14  Material specifications including Materials Diagram.   
15  DC Surplus, etc,   
16  Identify Start-Up and Capital Spares   
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Item  Description  Included   
17  Catalyst, Chemicals & Licensor Fee costs.   
18  HAZOP Review report if applicable.   
19  Site survey and soil data report   
20  List of Deviations from DBSP with cost/schedule  impact   
21  Copy of Approved Waivers   
22  SAPMT/PMC, Insp., CMT & other related costs   
23  Exploratory Trenching   
24  Environmental Assessment (Contamination)   
25  Approved Project Schedule   
26  Approved Project Execution Plan   
27  Contracting and Material Procurements Plans.  Identify customs duties.   
28  Detail Engineering Equivalent A size Drawings count and man hours   
29  Detail Design Location  i.e., (IK or OOK)   
30  Draft ER brief and BISI from FPD   
31  Facility Location and Camp Requirements   
32  Identify Commissioning and As-Built Requirements   
33  Quality Material take-off (MTO)   
34  Process Equipment list, sizes, capacities & specifications.   
35  Recent (valid for 3 months) quotations for major equipment & material   
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EXHIBIT III  CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST  
Following are the list of key activities for developing the contract package.  
Item  Description  Included    
Contracting Strategy    
1 
Develop and Approve Contracting Strategy  Required as part of the Abbreviate 
PEP for all projects (SAEP-12). Strategy is to be updated if there are changed 
during the progress of the project.  
2 
Enter and maintain data on all contract action covered by the Contracting 
Strategy in to the PMIS Contracting Action Development and Administration 
(CADA) module.         
Pro Forma Contract & Specific Instructions to Bidders (SIB)  
3 
Complete preliminary Evaluation Plan so appropriate technical and commercial 
questions are included in the SIB.  
4 
Secure approvals for all singe source procurement and included appropriate 
language in Schedule H.   
5 
Complete Schedule Q language in accordance with approved Quality Plan (GI 
400.001) and review proposed language with Inspection as needed.   
6 
Include language relating to approved training requirements, if any  
(SAEP-140).   
7 
Review any language related to contractor-supplied LAN and PC equipment 
with the appropriated IT office(s).  
8 
Include requirements for bidder price breakdowns as part of the Commercial 
Proposals and quantity lists as part of the Technical Proposals.   
  Hypothetical Quantities and Bid Conditioners   
9 
Prepare hypothetical quantities to be used to evaluate rates proposed by the 
bidders (e.g., change order rates).  
10 
Prepare, in conjunction with other members of the Bid Review Team, data to be 
used for allowed bid conditioner (e.g., different PMT cost for various locations).  
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Item  Description  Included        
  Review of Contract and Contract Supplement as Part of the Bid Review Team   
11 
Ensure the Contract is structured correctly for SAP SRV releases (for lump 
sum, three items  lump sum price, change orders, and other expenditures; and 
use of VAL with the amount in the quantity column).  
12 
Ensure that that AEL includes reasonable amounts for all applicable Other 
Expenditures (e.g., incidental services, Saudi manufacturer equalization, stand-
by time, reimbursable start-up and commissioning assistance, variations from 
target quantities, etc.).  
13 
Ensure the Contract Supplement includes an appropriate Change Order limit 
(percent).  
14 
After award of the contract, provide copies of the bidders price breakdowns 
and quantity lists to PS&CD.   
Note: For a project using an LSTK contracting strategy, these actions are required during or just after the Project 
Proposal period.  For other strategies (e.g., GES + LSPB) some of the activities take place at later stages of 
the project.  
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EXHIBIT IV  BENCHMARKING DATA SHEET  
for  
CRUDE PRODUCTION FACILITY (GOSP)                   
BUDGET ITEM (BI)  :    ERA  :    
JOB ORDER (JO)  :    ERC  :    
DESCRIPTION  :                                      
AREA NAME  PARAMETER  UOM  QUANTITY  COST 
UNIT 
COST                 
INLET FACILITY 
QUANTITY OF SCRAPER TRAPS  EACH     $  $ 
 QUANTITY & SIZE (INCHES) OF TRAP A  EACH        
 QUANTITY & SIZE (INCHES) OF TRAP B  EACH        
 QUANTITY & SIZE (INCHES) OF TRAP C  EACH        
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (INLET 
FACILITY)  DOLLARS     $  $            
PRODUCTION 
TRAP 
UNIT CAPACITY  MBD     $  $ 
NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE TRAPS  EACH        
NUMBER OF INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE 
TRAPS  EACH        
NUMBER OF LOW PRESSURE TRAPS  EACH        
WATER CUT  % VOL          
GAS OIL RATIO             
CRUDE TYPE (AL/AM/AXL/ASL) or API             
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (PRODUCTION 
TRAP)  DOLLARS     $  $            
GAS GATHERING 
UNIT CAPACITY  MMSCFD     $  $ 
HP COMPRESSORS  QUANTITY  EACH        
HP COMP DRIVER TYPE (MOTOR/CGT)  EACH        
IP COMPRESSORS  QUANTITY  EACH        
IP COMP DRIVER TYPE (MOTOR/CGT)  EACH        
LP COMPRESSORS  QUANTITY  EACH        
LP COMP DRIVER TYPE (MOTOR/CGT)  EACH        
HP COMPRESSORS TOTAL HP  HP          
IP COMPRESSORS TOTAL HP  HP          
LP COMPRESSORS TOTAL HP  HP          
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (GAS 
GATHERING)  DOLLARS     $  $ 
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WET CRUDE 
HANDLING & 
WOSEP 
NUMBER DESALTING STAGES  EACH          
UNIT CAPACITY  MBD     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (WET CRUDE 
HANDLING & WOSEP)  DOLLARS    $  $            
CONDENSATE 
STABILIZATION 
UNIT CAPACITY  MBD     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (CONDENSATE 
STABILIZATION)  DOLLARS    $  $            
CRUDE 
STABILIZATION   UNIT CAPACITY  MBD     $  $            
WATER INJECTION 
FACILITY 
UNIT CAPACITY  MBD     $  $ 
QUANTITY OF PUMPS  EACH        
PUMPS TOTAL HP  HP          
PUMP DRIVER TYPE (MOTOR/CGT)  EACH       
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (WATER 
INJECTION FACILITY)  DOLLARS     $  $            
COGENERATION 
FACILITY  ISO RATING  MW     $  $            
PIPERACK & 
PIPING 
TONNAGE STEEL (PIPERACK)  TONS     $  $ 
TONNAGE PIPE  TONS     $  $ 
WIDTH OF PIPERACK  LM          
LENGTH OF PIPERACK  LM          
HEIGHT PIPERACK  LM          
LEVELS OF PIPERACK  EACH          
TOTAL LENGTH OF ALL PIPES  LM          
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (PIPERACK)  DOLLARS     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (PIPING)  DOLLARS     $  $            
SUPPORT 
INFRASTRUCTURE 
SITE PREPARATION  SM     $  $ 
CONCRETE  CM     $  $ 
STRUCTURAL STEEL  TONS     $  $ 
FENCING  LM     $  $ 
CONTROL BUILDINGS (ALL BLDGS)  SM     $  $ 
PIBS (ALL BLDGS)  SM     $  $ 
OTHER TYPES OF BUILDING  SM     $  $ 
SUBSTATION  SM     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (SUPPORT 
BLDGS ONLY)  DOLLARS     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST 
(INFRASTRUCTURE)  DOLLARS     $  $ 
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OFFSITES & 
UTILITIES 
BOILER QTY  EACH     $  $ 
BOILER CAPACITY  LBS/HR        
BOILER PRESSURE  PSIG        
COOLING TOWER CAPACITY  GPM     $  $ 
AIR COMPRESSOR QTY  EACH     $  $ 
AIR COMPRESSOR CAPACITY  SCFM        
FLARE SIZE  SCFM     $  $ 
FIREWATER SYS CAPACITY  GPM     $  $ 
NITROGEN GEN SYS CAPACITY  SCFM     $  $ 
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY  GPM     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (OFFSITES & 
UTILITIES)  DOLLARS     $  $                  
ELECTRICAL 
TRANSMISSION LINE LENGTH  KM     $  $ 
TRANSMISSION LINE VOLTAGE  KV        
SWITCHYARD VOLTAGE  KV     $  $ 
MAIN SUBSTATION  EACH     $  $ 
MAIN SUBSTATION  KVA    $  $ 
UNIT SUBSTATION  EACH    $  $ 
UNIT SUBSTATION  KVA     $  $ 
ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAY  LM     $  $ 
ELECTRICAL CABLE  LM     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (ELECTRICAL)  DOLLARS     $  $            
PROCESS 
CONTROLS 
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM (DCS)  I/O     $  $ 
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM (ESD)  I/O     $  $ 
VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEM (VMS)  I/O     $  $ 
WORKSTATIONS QTY  EACH     $  $ 
NEW TRANSMITTERS QTY  EACH     $  $ 
INSTRUMENTATION CABLE TRAY  LM     $  $ 
INSTRUMENTATION CABLE  LM     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST (PROCESS 
CONTROLS)  DOLLARS     $  $            
COMMUNICATIONS 
FIBER OPTIC CABLES  LM     $  $ 
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT  EACH     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTALLED COST 
(COMMUNICATIONS)  DOLLARS     $  $            
OTHERS 
LIST MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES  EACH     $  $ 
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ENGINEERING 
ENGINEERING (PROJECT PROPOSAL)  MHRS     $  $ 
ENGINEERING (DETAIL DESIGN)  MHRS     $  $ 
ENGINEERING (PMT SUPPORT)  MHRS     $  $ 
TOTAL COST (ENGINEERING)  DOLLARS     $  $            
CONSTRUCTION 
DIRECT CONSTRUCTION  MHRS     $  $ 
INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION  MHRS     $  $ 
CONSTRUCTION (PMT SUPPORT)  MHRS     $  $ 
TOTAL COST (CONSTRUCTION)  DOLLARS     $  $              
CRUDE PRODUCTION FACILITY (GOSP)  MBD     $  $            
ACTIVITY  DESCRIPTION  IN MONTH(S) 
SCHEDULING 
PROJECT PROPOSAL (PP) DURATION    
PROJECT PROPOSAL (PP) TO ERA DURATION    
DETAIL DESIGN DURATION    
ERA-MCC DURATION    
CONSTRUCTION DURATION    
START-UP & COMMISSIONING DURATION    
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT WITH MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LEAD-TIME 
DELIVERY   
VALUE 
PRACTICES 
LIST OF VALUE PRACTICES IMPLEMENTED   
CONTRACTING 
STRATEGY 
TYPE OF CONTRACT TO BE EXECUTED (LSTK, OPENBOOK, LSPB, 
LSCR, etc.)     
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EXHIBIT V  BID QUANTIFICATION SUMMARY SHEET                   
PROJECT TITLE  :    BI  :    
CONTRACT 
NUMBER  :    JO  :    
CONRTACT TYPE  :          
   :                        
SUMMARY OF COST 
BY WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS) 
AREA OF WORK  ENGINEERING 
BULK 
MATERIALS 
CONSTRUCTION  TOTALS 
AREA OF WORK 1  $  $  $  $ 
AREA OF WORK 2  $  $  $  $ 
AREA OF WORK 3  $  $  $  $ 
AREA OF WORK 4  $  $  $  $ 
TOTAL PROJECT COST  $  $  $  $              
SUMMARY OF QUANTITY AND COST 
BY DISCIPLINE 
DISCIPLINE  DESCRIPTION  UNIT  QUANTITY  COST  UNIT COST                 
DEMOLITION 
(SCA 007) 
TOTAL DEMOLITION WORK COST  LUMPSUM     $  $                 
CIVIL / STRUCTURE 
(SCA 200 & 400) 
SITE PREPARATION / 
DEVELOPMENT 
(PLOT SIZE)  SM     $  $ 
CONCRETE  CM     $  $ 
FENCE  LM     $  $ 
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION  SM     $  $ 
STRUCTURAL STEEL  TONS     $  $ 
BUILDINGS (TYPE OF BLDGS)  SM     $  $ 
TOTAL CIVIL/STRUCTURE 
MANHOURS & COST  MHRS     $  $                            
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MECHANICAL/ 
PROCESS 
EQUIPMENT 
(SCA 500) 
STATIC EQUIPMENT  EACH     $  $ 
HEAT EXCHANGERS  EACH     $  $ 
AIR COOLERS  EACH     $  $ 
PUMPS  EACH     $  $ 
COMPRESSORS  EACH     $  $ 
OTHER PACKAGE EQUIPMENT  EACH     $  $ 
TOTAL MECHANICAL/PROCESS 
EQUIPMENT MANHOURS & COST   MHRS     $  $            
PIPING 
(SCA 600) 
LENGTH OF PIPERACK  LM     $  $ 
TONNAGE CARBON STEEL 
(PIPERACK)  TONS     $  $ 
UNDERGROUND CARBON STEEL 
PIPING  LM     $  $ 
ABOVEGROUND CARBON STEEL 
PIPING  LM     $  $ 
TONNAGE CARBON STEEL PIPES  TONS     $  $ 
TOTAL PIPING MANHOURS & 
COST   MHRS     $  $           
ELECTRICAL 
(SCA 700) 
TRANSMISSION LINE LENGTH  KM     $  $ 
MAIN SUBSTATION  MW     $  $ 
UNIT SUBSTATION  MW     $  $ 
ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAY  LM     $  $ 
UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL 
CABLE  LM     $  $ 
ABOVEGROUND ELECTRICAL 
CABLE  LM     $  $ 
TOTAL ELECTRICAL MANHOURS & 
COST  MHRS     $  $            
INSTRUMENTATION 
(SCA 800) 
PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM 
(DCS/ESD/VMS)  I/O     $  $ 
CONTROL VALVE COUNT 
(MOV/GOV/MANUAL)  EACH     $  $ 
FIELD INTRUMENTS 
(TRANSMITTERS/TGS)  EACH     $  $ 
INSTRUMENTATION CABLE TRAY  LM     $  $ 
UNDERGROUND 
INSTRUMENTATION CABLE  LM     $  $ 
ABOVEGROUND 
INSTRUMENTATION CABLE  LM     $  $ 
TOTAL INSTRUMENTATION 
MANHOURS & COST   MHRS     $  $            
COMMUNICATIONS 
(SCA 780) 
FIBER OPTIC CABLES  LM     $  $ 
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT  EACH     $  $ 
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS 
MANHOURS & COST  MHRS     $  $            
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INSULATION & 
COATINGS 
(SCA 900) 
INSULATION AND FIREPROOFING 
(EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, 
BUILDINGS, etc.)        $  $ 
TOTAL INSULATION & COATINGS 
MHRS & COST  MHRS     $  $           
CONSTRUCTION 
TOTAL DIRECT CONST 
MANHOURS & COST  MHRS     $  $ 
TOTAL INDIRECT CONST 
MANHOURS & COST  MHRS     $  $ 
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION 
MANHOURS & COST  MHRS     $  $           
ENGINEERING 
TOTAL ENGINEERING MANHOURS 
& COST  MHRS     $  $             
TOTAL PROJECT COST  DOLLARS     $  $           
SCHEDULING 
ACTIVITY  IN MONTH(S) 
DETAIL DESIGN DURATION    
CONSTRUCTION DURATION    
EQUIPMENT WITH MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LEAD-TIME 
DELIVERY