Progress Energy Florida is seeking proposals from potential suppliers of electric generating capacity and associated energy as described herein. In this RFP, Progress Energy Florida is soliciting proposals for alternatives to the Company's “Next Planned Generating Unit” (NPGU), which is approximately 1,159 MW (net summer rating) of capacity available for commercial delivery by June 1, 2013.

Progress Energy Florida invites all potential participants to submit bids in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP (PEF2013RFP). Progress Energy Florida's most recent 2008 Ten-Year Site Plan has identified a natural gas fired combined cycle resource, or Suwannee River 4, for PEFs NPGU. However, the Company will consider other resource types. Proposals received shall be evaluated in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes.

The following PEF2013RFP information is available:

• PEF2013RFP Schedule
• PEF2013RFP Official Contact Person
• PEF2013RFP Documents and Information (RFP Package)

FAQ and Information Update (10/13/08):

Pursuant to Section I, D of the Request for Proposals (RFP), Progress Energy Florida has decided to delay the Selection of a Short List to evaluate its RFP in light of on-going conditions and events.  Further information regarding PEF's current RFP will be provided at a later time.

PEF2013RFP Schedule Update (10/13/08):

A schedule for critical dates for the solicitation, evaluation, screening of proposals, and subsequent negotiations follow:

A. Solicitation

B. Evaluation and Screening of Proposals

C. Negotiations

D. Regulatory Filings

Progress Energy Florida reserves the right to revise the schedule. Depending on PEF’s requirements to review the proposals, PEF may shorten or lengthen the schedule and revise the dates associated with the schedule.

All inquiries or contact about the RFP, including questions of clarification, requests for additional information, and submission of proposals, must be directed in writing to PEF's Official Contact listed below:

Unsolicited contact with other PEF personnel or employees of PEF affiliated companies concerning the RFP is not allowed and will constitute grounds for disqualification. Progress Energy Florida reserves the right to provide written responses to all Bidders on the PEF 2013 RFP web site (www.progress-energy.com/PEF2013RFP) if it is deemed necessary to ensure that all Bidders have equal access to the same information.

All bid participants will need to download the final PEF2013RFP documents and obtain any updated information beginning June 12, 2008.

PEF2013RFP Documents:

·         PEF2013RFP (6-12-08).pdf

·         Attachment A1 - Pro-Forma Tolling Agreement (6-12-08)(.doc and .pdf)

·         Attachment A2 - Pro-Forma Non-Tolling Agreement (6-12-08)(.doc and .pdf)

·         Attachment B - PEF 2008 Ten-Year Site Plan (TYSP) (4-01-08).pdf

·         Attachment C - Bidders Response Package (Instructions) (6-12-08).pdf

·         Attachment D - Bidders Response Schedules (Forms) (6-12-08)(.xls and .pdf)

PEF2013RFP Information:

·         PEF2013RFP Schedule (10-13-08).pdf

·         PEF2013RFP Official Contact (6-12-08).pdf

·         PEF2013RFP FAQ and Information (8-5-08).pdf

The RFP Package may be downloaded by clicking the link below. You will be required to register basic information prior to downloading. The final RFP and any updated information can be downloaded beginning June 12, 2008.

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