Engineering Procedure SAEP-14 02 May 2019 Project Proposal Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Note: This version of SAEP-14 is applicable only to projects using the new Capital Management System (CMS). All other projects will use the version of the procedure dated 13 February 2012. Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Introduction……………………………….......... 2 Applicable Documents……...…...................… 4 Project Proposal Contents……....................... 6 Project Improvement Requirements…. 24 Reporting and Review Requirements…....... 25 Approvals and Waivers…………………....... 28 Contract Bid Package…………………….…. 30 Conflicts and Deviations............................... 31 Exhibit I – Project Proposal Checklist…………... 34 Exhibit II – Front End Loading (FEL) and Project Characterization.....….... 35 Exhibit III –Scope Change from Approved DBSP Request (SCDR)…….……..... 36 Exhibit IV – Project Proposal Approval Routing... 39 Exhibit V – Contract Development Checklist..… 40 Exhibit VI – Bid Quantification Summary........... 42 Previous Revision: 02 May 2017 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 Primary contact: Doiron, Shannon Earl (doironse) ©Saudi Aramco 2019. All rights reserved. Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 1 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Introduction This procedure outlines the requirements for preparing the Project Proposal. The procedure is not intended to give instructions on the engineering effort, but to cover requirements that are important during the FEL3 Project Proposal phase. In summary, it covers: Engineering, scope definition, specifications, standards and selected design requirements Quality, cost reduction and schedule improvement techniques Project improvement requirements Schedule and ER Estimate preparation requirements Project Proposal reporting, review, approval and waiver requirements Contract bid package key activities Project Proposal and Contract Development checklists The intent of the checklist is to ensure 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) package available at the approval of FEL Gate 2 (for FEL process details, refer to the Exhibit II and Front End Loading Manual). The Project Proposal includes the proposed facility design, general layout and the appropriate functional and performance specifications including the applicable standards and codes. The 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. To complete the Project Proposal, Preliminary Engineering Funds (PEFs) shall be arranged as per GI-0202.451. 1.2 Purpose The Project Proposal documents the agreement on and commitment to the project scope, the project cost and design basis by the IPT which includes the Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT), Facilities Planning Department (FPD), Project Management Office Department (PMOD), Proponent and other technical support groups. This is accomplished through careful evaluation of the project objectives during Project Proposal preparation Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 2 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 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 per GI-0020.520. 1.3 Preparation Timing Project Proposals must be completed and approved in time before the 56D submission deadline in order to support the Expenditure Request Approval (ERA). A complete ER Estimate Package must be submitted to Project Management Office Department/Estimating Services Division (PMOD/ESD) as per the procedures and timing indicated in SAEP-25. An approved Project Proposal from the Construction Agency Department Manager, Facilities Planning Department and Proponent organization signatories 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 Type A, B, C and C1 projects (for project characterization, see Exhibit II). 1.5 Important Terms 1) Front End Loading (FEL) is a process that organizes the project life cycle into phases (see Exhibit II), each with defined activities, deliverables and specific objectives. FEL is applicable to all projects that follow the Capital Management System Efficiency Enablers (CMSEE). For more details, refer to the Front End Loading Manual. 2) Project Types- A, B, C & C1 are assigned by FPD based on size (CAPEX) and complexity. For reference, see Exhibit II. 3) Construction Agency is the organization assigned to execute the project. This could be the Saudi Aramco Project Management (PM) administrative area that is the default Construction Agency for Type A, B and C projects or the Proponent’s Capital Program Management (CPM) for C1 projects. 4) Project Management is the Saudi Aramco Project Management administrative area that is the default Construction Agency for Type A, B and C projects. 5) Proponent is the Saudi Aramco organization that owns, operates, and maintains the completed facility. The Proponent is responsible for signing the Mechanical Completion Certificate as owner of the facility. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 3 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 6) Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT) is the Construction Agency team assigned to the project during project planning and execution. 7) Integrated Project Team (IPT) is a team composed of appointed members from different organizations who work in an integrated manner under a unified leadership (Project Leader/Manager), sharing the same objectives and steered by the Project Sponsor and having clear roles and accountabilities toward project planning and execution. 8) Project Sponsor (PS) is an Executive or a member of Management, appointed by the Proponent organization, who is accountable for meeting project objectives and steering the IPT towards maximizing investment value. For more details, refer to the PS Guide relevant to the project type. 9) Project Leader is a representative from the Facilities Planning Department who leads the IPT during FEL1 and FEL2 phases. This position transfers to the Construction Agency representative (Project Manager) who leads the IPT during FEL3 and the project’s execution phases. 10) Senior Operations Representative is the Proponent organization representative involved in all phases of the project, to ensure the short- and long-term objectives of the Proponent organization are incorporated during the project development process. 11) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is defined by Project Type & Sub Type and estimates shall be prepared and organized in accordance with the applicable Saudi Aramco WBS (for details see SAEP-25). 2 Applicable Documents The latest edition of the applicable reference documents shall be applied: Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) and applicable Study Documents Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures SAEP-12 Project Execution Plan SAEP-13 Project Environmental Impact Assessments SAEP-16 Execution Guide for Process Automation Systems SAEP-25 Estimate Preparation Guidelines SAEP-26 Capital Project Benchmarking Guidelines SAEP-31 Corporate Equipment and Spare Parts Data Requirements SAEP-40 Value Assurance Process Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 4 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal SAEP-72 Plot Plan Development and Control for Onshore Facilities SAEP-99 Process Automation Networks and Systems Security SAEP-121 Operating Instructions for New Facilities SAEP-122 Project Records SAEP-127 Security and Control of Saudi Aramco Eng. Data SAEP-140 Project Training Impact Assessment SAEP-148 Mandatory Engineering Standards and Codes for Non-Industrial, Public and Government Facilities SAEP-250 Safety Integrity Level Assignment and Verification SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement SAEP-303 Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail Design Engineering Documentation SAEP-329 Project Closeout Reports SAEP-334 Retrieval, Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineering and Vendor Drawings SAEP-360 Project Planning Guidelines SAEP-367 Value Improving Practices Requirements SAEP-1350 Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) Preparation and Revision Procedure Saudi Aramco Engineering Report SAER-5437 Guidelines for Conducting HAZOP Studies Saudi Aramco General Instructions GI-0002.716 Land Use Permits Procedures 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 Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs) Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs) Saudi Aramco Cost & Scheduling Manual Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 5 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Saudi Aramco Supply Chain Management Manual Saudi Aramco Information Protection Standards and Guidelines (IPSAG) Saudi Aramco Capital Management System Efficiency Enablers (CMSEEs) Documentation (for the latest version of the below Manuals, contact Capital Program Efficiency Department) Front End Loading (FEL) Manual Integrated Project Team (IPT) Manual Project Sponsor Guide (For A & B or C & C1 Projects) Target Setting (TS) Manual Saudi Aramco Safety Management System Construction Agency Safety Management System Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual Saudi Arabian Government Security Directives (SECs) Saudi Arabian Government Safety and Fire Protection Directives (SAFs) 3 Project Proposal Contents 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. This list may be optimized by the IPT based on the Project Type & Sub Type: Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 6 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 1) SAEP-14 Project Proposal 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 proposal phase. 2) Facility/process description, design basis and performance specification 3) Equipment list with equipment capacity, size, datasheet, tag number, etc. 4) Major mechanical, electrical, and utility requirements (type and quantity) 5) Drawings (including): a) Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) including heat and material balances b) Electrical one-line diagrams, electrical area classification drawings c) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) d) Plot plans (see SAEP-72) 6) Listing of Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) specific to the project and their issue dates 7) Temporary and permanent on-plot and off-plot facilities 8) Site survey, topography and soil data (Geotechnical Investigation) 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 and/or existing facilities 13) Compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (see SAEP-13) 14) Facilities’ security, fire protection & safety provisions (if required, Hazard Identification Plan of major hazards, fire hazardous zone drawings, and fire system and fire/gas detection/alarm layout drawings) Notes: 1) Facilities Security Assessment (final) is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. 2) Fire protection drawings are to be stamped by the registered professional engineer or chartered engineer in accordance with the requirements of SAES-B-014 and SAES-B-017. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 7 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 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 (see SAEP-12) and Summary Schedule 18) Training requirements (see SAEP-140) 19) Any change to Land Use Permits (LUPs) issued for new facility sites or addition of facilities within existing plants including Proponent-approved permits for lay-down areas, staging areas and office sites (see GI-0002.716) Note: LUP approvals from Government and Saudi Aramco are obtained during the FEL2 DBSP phase. 20) Strategy for the project’s compliance with Project Quality Plan requirements 21) Process & utilities system definition and turnover sequence 22) Piping, electrical and control system tie-ins, hot tap/stopple operations plan and shutdown needs 23) Studies and Assessments (see Section 3.2.6) 24) Site Investigation Report 25) Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion Plan (updated) 26) Commissioning and Start-up Plan (updated) Notes: The development of the Commissioning & Startup Plan (as an integral part of the Operational Readiness Plan “ORP”) is the responsibility of the Senior Operations Representative with input from the Project Manager, Safety and Industrial Security (S&IS), Inspection, etc. It also relies upon information from the Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion plan. The ORP is a document that defines how the project will transition into an operating facility and will describe what “operational-type” steps must be taken along the project planning and execution path to have a flawless startup and initial operations. The ORP also highlights and describes activities and resources aiming to ensure the optimization of Operations and Maintenance activities over the facility lifetime (starting after handover). 27) List of items exceeding (over-specification) Saudi Aramco standards’ minimum requirements 28) Requesting/returning of drawings/tag numbers and using SmartPlant templates and AutoSACS (see SAEP-334) Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 8 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 29) Identifying Operating Instructions for New Facilities and Project Records requirements (see SAEP-121 and SAEP-122) 30) Compliance with security and control of Engineering Data requirements (see SAEP-127) 31) Compliance with Value Assurance (VA) requirements (see SAEP-40) 32) Compliance with Value Improving Practices (VIPs) requirements (see SAEP-367) 33) Compliance with Project Closeout Report requirements (see SAEP-329) 34) Implementation of Modularization requirements per Modular Design Assessment (MDA), as applicable 35) List of CMS deliverables in accordance with the Value Assurance Plan (see SAEP-40). 3.2.3 Scope Change from DBSP For all projects that follow the Capital Management System Efficiency Enablers (CMSEE), the project scope shall be considered frozen on the date of DBSP approval. Scope changes after DBSP approval shall be avoided. Note: The above shall be facilitated by ensuring the DBSP approval includes all approvers’ commitment to eliminate scope changes after DBSP approval. Should a scope change after DBSP approval be required, it shall be documented by an approved Scope Change from Approved DBSP Request (SCDR). For the SCDR form and process, see Exhibit III.a and Exhibit III.b. A) Definition of Scope Change A scope change is defined as any deviation from the approved DBSP. In addition to the DBSP deviations, any design that exceeds the minimum requirements of MSAERs effective on the DBSP approval date shall also be considered as a scope change. Such changes shall be clearly identified in each of the interim and final Project Proposal packages. The following are examples of typical scope changes: 1. Design exceeding the minimum requirements of MSAERs Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 9 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 2. Addition or deletion of materials or equipment from the original list provided to PMOD/Estimating Services Division for preparation of the budget estimate 3. Plot plan changes as result of site investigation 4. Process control plan or system changes (change in I/O counts, type of control system, etc.) 5. Other design changes as a result of the following: Changes in safety and security requirements Changes and/or updates in MSAERs Environmental Impact Assessment proposals Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study Underground obstructions such as rock or utilities interferences, etc. Building Risk Assessment or any other Loss Prevention requirements Value Improving Practices proposals (see SAEP-367) Site investigations Note: B) For changes in the project design basis such as equipment capacity or system operating parameters, FPD shall issue a DBSP addendum or amendment to the Construction Agency and all other DBSP recipients. Initiation of Scope Change from Approved DBSP Request (SCDR) As soon as a change is identified, the SAPMT (Construction Agency) shall initiate the SCDR form with a scope description, cost and schedule impact. FPD shall determine if scope change is related to the original project scope and intent, assess the impact of change, and provide direction, i.e., should the scope change be processed. For required approvals, see Exhibit III.a. C) Notification and Implementation of Scope Change Upon approval of the SCDR form, the Project Manager shall distribute a copy to the IPT, PMOD/ESD and the Capital Program Efficiency Department (CPED)/PVAD. The IPT shall incorporate the approved scope change into the project scope. All other deliverables which are part of the Value Assurance Review Plan shall be updated in accordance with the approved SCDR and shared with CPED/PVAD. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 10 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 D) SAEP-14 Project Proposal Recording of Scope Change All approved SCDRs shall be included in the Project Proposal and ER Estimate Packages. The required documentation shall include the summary list included in Exhibit III.c. and all supporting documents required for SCDR approval. The complete summary list shall be included in the Project Proposal approval package as indicated in Section 6.1.1. 3.2.4 Communication Requirements Saudi Aramco projects 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: 3.2.5 a) Summary of temporary and permanent communication system requirements. b) Identification of additional communication facilities and/or modification to existing facilities necessary to meet the project requirements. c) Identification of communication requirements to be handled by Information Technology organization and those which shall be provided and funded by the project. d) Schedule of communication material requirements with an estimated site required delivery date. e) Identification and implementation plans of all communication disaster recovery and business continuity aspects of the projects. Safety and Security Directives (SDDs) Requirements The SSD requirements (reference SAES-O-series) shall be adhered to by all projects, in accordance with the directives given to Saudi Aramco by the Saudi Arab Government's High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS). The SAPMT shall contact relevant Departments of the Safety and Industrial Security (S&IS) organization, Dhahran for assistance and 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. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 11 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 Note: SAEP-14 Project Proposal SAES-O-series standards can be obtained through Engineering Knowledge & Resources Division/ Standard Coordination Unit. Deviations from SDDs shall be handled in accordance with SAES-O series standards. 3.2.6 Studies and Assessments Perform all required engineering studies, assessments and calculations, (e.g., ETAP, HAZOP, RAM and Safety Integrity Level “SIL” studies, Building Risk Assessment, Process Automation Systems analysis, etc.) including those defined in the Capital Management System documentation, must be carried out regardless of contracting strategy adopted (e.g., LSTK, LSPB, etc.). Note: Per the CMS, Preliminary Hazard Analysis is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. Recommendations and/or closure report(s) shall be produced and included in the Project Proposal package. The recommendations to be implemented or addressed during the detailed design and later stages shall be clearly identified and included in these report(s). The ProjectLeader/Manager is to provide oversight to ensure that addressing recommendations resulting from studies and assessments are planned and tracked as an activity. Any cost impact as a result of the studies must be identified and included in the ER Estimate package. 3.2.6.1 Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Study The objective in performing a HAZOP study is to improve process safety and/or minimize operability problems. The SAPMT in conjunction with the Loss Prevention Department, and Process & Controls System Department shall decide which projects and specific facilities require a HAZOP study and how detailed it shall be. Facilities that use, produce, process, transport, or store flammable (including combustible liquids), explosive, toxic (including sewer gases, e.g., H2S), biological or reactive substances are candidates for the HAZOP study. However, new facilities that duplicate existing facilities shall not require a new HAZOP study. Recommendations from this HAZOP study shall be incorporated into the Project Proposal design. Recommendations and/or closure reports (including recommendations to be implemented or addressed during the detailed design and later stages) shall be produced Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 12 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal and included in the Project Proposal package. For further details and guidance, see SAEP-12 and SAER-5437. 3.2.6.2 Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Study The objective in performing the RAM study in capital projects is to ensure that competing technologies, designs, licenses, and sparing capacity including oversized design and capital spares requirements, are evaluated and optimized in order to secure Capital Operational Efficiency through the Net Present Value (NPV) of the projects. The RAM study and its recommendations shall be implemented in accordance with SAES-A-030. Note: Initial RAM modeling/study is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. This study models, at high-level, the plants and facilities overall production configuration and generates results with regard to the set business targets of the operating plants and facilities. Additionally, the RAM model identifies the optimal availability figure(s) to be targeted by design in order to deliver the plant’s business targets. Using the information developed during the initial RAM study in the FEL2 DBSP phase, the FEL3 Project Proposal phase study shall cover all plants’ and facilities’ assets at the PFD level. 3.2.6.3 Building Risk Assessment (BRA) A Building Risk Assessment (BRA) shall be performed when required by SAES-B-014. The BRA shall identify, evaluate and recommend risk-reduction measures for buildings that are subject to unacceptable consequences from potential vapor cloud explosion (VCE), fire, and flammable or toxic gas hazards. This includes people or equipment critical to sustained operations required to meet the target levels of operational redundancy and reliability. The BRA shall be performed in close coordination with LPD in the early stages of the project where modifications can be made without excessive cost and schedule impacts. Note: Initial Building Risk Assessment (BRA) is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. This BRA screens the building on the basis of population and function to determine if a stagetwo building evaluation is warranted. During the FEL3 Project Proposal phase, the stage-two BRA evaluates hazards to the building from fires, explosions, and Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 13 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal toxic releases and identifies appropriate mitigation and riskreduction measures. For unusual cases where risk-reduction measures are not clearly appropriate, a stage-three risk management assessment will be made to evaluate the acceptability of the risks associated with buildings of concern. Input for the development of the final version of the BRA Report is provided by the Senior Project Engineer, Inspection Coordinator, LPD, FPD and Senior Operations representatives. Recommendations are made by the Safety Specialist (SAPMT). These recommendations are agreed upon by the Loss Prevention Department. Decisions are made by the Project Manager. 3.2.6.4 Process Automation System (PAS) Analysis and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Assignment Study Process Automation System (PAS) upgrades and/or expansion projects shall require analysis of the installed PAS to ensure the performance, availability, and compatibility of equipment that will be utilized to control and monitor Saudi Aramco facilities. For further details and guidance, see SAEP-16. It is recommended that the SIL Assignment study be conducted in parallel with the HAZOP study. SIL assignment and verification, for emergency shutdown system (ESD) safety instrumented functions (SIF) and the analysis of the spurious trip rate (STR) that results by introducing an ESD safety instrumented function into the process facility, shall be accomplished in accordance with SAEP-250. 3.2.7 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) SAEP-13 establishes the approval process and procedures necessary to prepare the environmental impact assessment report. The approved report shall include and clearly identify recommendations to be implemented or addressed during the FEL3 Project Proposal phase and later project stages. The Project Leader/Manager is to ensure that recommendations resulting from the EIA are planned and tracked as activities. Any cost impact must be identified and included in the ER Estimate Package. 3.2.8 Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) and their Waiver Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 14 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Projects shall meet the minimum requirements of Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs), which are in effect on the DBSP approval date. Changes to MSAERs approved after this date shall be mandatory only when: Changes affect safety, health, environment or security highlighted by the concerned organization. Changes result in cost savings to the project. The impact of changes on the project shall be reviewed by the IPT and other stakeholders to determine applicability and extent of implementation. Only changes approved by the Project Manager and concurred by the Project Sponsor shall be implemented to the project. In the Project Proposal package include a list of Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements specific to the project and their issue dates. Identify standards, procedures, equipment and materials that will require a waiver prior to incorporation into the facilities. Include waivers (reference SAEP-302) that shall reduce project cost without impacting the design, safety or operational integrity of the facility. Describe the deviation(s) 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 and be considered during the Project Risk Management Study. 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, 3D CAD 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 The Inspection Coordinator shall prepare Project Quality Plan (PQP) in accordance with GI-0400.001 (with input from the Senior Project Engineer) and obtain Inspection Department’s concurrence before its approval by the Project Manager. The Inspection Coordinator through Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 15 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Project Manager shall also ensure that the specific requirements for inspection are included in Schedule “Q” for all applicable contracts. 3.2.11 Information Protection and Security Requirements All projects shall adhere to security measures and controls for all systems and solutions, including process automation systems, to comply with security requirements in line with IPSAG and SAEP-99. Note: Facilities Security Assessment (final) for Information Technology (IT) is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. 3.2.12 Project Closeout Report Requirements At the end of the FEL3 Project Proposal phase and subsequent phases, progressive Project Closeout Reports are to be submitted by the Project Manager (see SAEP-329). Therefore, it is recommended that SAPMT includes the requirements in the Project Proposal contract and in the contract(s) for later phases of the project to ensure that the requisite information is provided by the contractor(s). 3.2.13 Over-specification Report FEED over-specification report shall be required after each Project Proposal design review. This is intended to support the Company in identifying unnecessary costs associated with specifications exceeding functional requirements. The report shall: Identify any over-specification item that exceed the minimum requirements of applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs). Recommend cost effective alternatives to project-specified items proposed to follow industry standard requirement(s) in lieu of MSAERs without impacting the safety, quality and operability of the facility. The report(s) shall be included in the Project Proposal package and shall also be distributed to the Project Sponsor and Capital Program Efficiency Department/PVAD. 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 (per approved Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 16 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Material Procurement Strategy, see SAEP-12), the Engineering Contractor, with guidance from the SAPMT and Materials Procurement Coordinator, shall review the Company DC (9COM) Surplus and Excess (9CAT) materials 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 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 (through Materials Procurement Coordinator) shall request formal review, and may request assistance from the Materials Supply Organization (MSO) on all portions of the plan that involve materials related aspects of the work. Regardless of Procurement/Contracting- strategies, SAPMT and Materials & Inspection Coordinators will continue to be responsible to ensure that the purchase order is in acceptable technical compliance with relevant MSAERs. Purchase Orders for inspect-able materials shall be reviewed by Inspection Department (thru Inspection Coordinator) prior to placement, to ensure compliance with the Regulated Vendor List, and the Project’s 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 Project Management Contractor or Project Proposal Contractor with commitment only for engineering, and 2. After ERA, transfer the purchase order to the successful Contractor on contract award (if LSTK contracting strategy). The purchase order transferred to the Contractor will cover the complete scope involving engineering and manufacture. Use of novated purchase orders should be approved as per of Supply Chain Manual (Volume I: Saudi Aramco Procurement Manual, Section 1.7 Services Review Committee “SRC”). Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 17 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Prior to placement of novated purchase orders, SAPMT (through Materials Procurement Coordinator) shall request a formal review from Materials Supply and Engineering Services-appropriate departments to ensure that Purchase Requisitions (Request for Quotation) for inspectable materials indicate the correct 9COM and reference and stipulate all relevant technical and inspection requirements (MSAERs). SAPMT (through Materials Procurement Coordinator) shall address novated purchase requisitions for inspectable materials only to Saudi Aramco-approved manufacturers. The list of potential manufacturers to supply an inspectable commodity shall be reviewed formally by Materials Supply and Engineering Services-appropriate departments (e.g., Inspection Department) to verify their current approval status. Novated purchase orders for inspectable materials can only be placed after receiving a formal no objection letter from involved Engineering Services and Materials Supply departments. Novated purchase order terms and conditions shall include all relevant contract Schedule Q requirements related to material procurement and manufacturing activities to ensure a smooth transition from the FEED contractor to the project contractor. 3.3.2 Equipment and Materials Source List The Project Proposal package shall include a list of equipment and materials required for the project with their intended sources. The materials source list identifies major equipment and materials items (where possible, an estimated dollar value and quantity required shall be indicated). It also indicates 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: 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) Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 18 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 3.3.3 SAEP-14 Project Proposal d) Cataloged Materials Reservation (9CAT) e) Non-cataloged Materials (9COM) f) Contractor procured Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) or Lump Sum Procure/Build (LSPB) g) Sole source materials and equipment h) Materials procured under the Corporate Purchase Agreement(s) Locally Manufactured Material During Project Proposal development, the SAPMT (through Materials Procurement Coordinator) shall obtain a current list of approved locally manufactured materials and their sources from MSO. This list shall be provided to LSTK & LSPB contractors to encourage use of locally manufactured materials. 3.3.4 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. 3.3.5 Start-up Spare Parts For LSPB contracts, the SAPMT shall specify start-up spare responsibility including how they shall be provided, the financial impact of purchase and final disposition of residual spares. For LSTK contracts, 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 the Construction Agency. Proponent at their discretion has the option to purchase these residual spares against their Operating Budget for future use. Operations shall communicate with Materials Supply Organization (MSO) 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. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 19 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal For LSTK and LSPB contracts, start-up spares responsibility for “free issue” equipment provided by Saudi Aramco shall be stated clearly in the contract. 3.3.6 Spare Parts Data Packages SAPMT and the respective Contractors are responsible for the spare parts information 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 and Estimating Requirements 3.4.1 Scheduling Requirements A Level III Project Summary Schedule shall be developed during the Project Proposal phase. The schedule will be based on information from the Project Milestone Schedule (Level II) developed during the FEL2DBSP phase, Work Element Release (WER) Schedules and any other data as they become available during the FEL2 Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) and FEL3 Project Proposal phases. The schedule will be fully resource loaded, including engineering and construction direct man hours together with all major quantities of materials, at the task level and will form the basis of the Revision 0 Project Completion Schedule (PCS) when ER Funding is has been achieved. This schedule will also be the key document when performing a technical analysis of any submitted bids received from contractors to determine if the bidders fully understand the scope and complexity of each BI and to determine if any major discrepancies exist in the estimates of both direct man hours and major quantities of materials. Upon review and acceptance of the Level III schedule by the SAPMT’s Senior Project Engineer, the schedule will then be submitted by the SAPMT Business Admin. Group for the concurrence of the Scheduling Unit of the Project Management Office Department before any decisions are made by the Construction Agency’s Project Leader/Manager. 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 (final) and technical evaluation of Contractors and start-up planning. As-Built schedules from similar projects can be made available from PMOD Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 20 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Scheduling Group to be used as a guide for the initial preparation of the Level III schedule. Project Summary Schedule shall address all the project life cycle activities in a summary format. It must be logic driven, and 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, hot taps/stopple operations, tie-ins, testing, loop checks, pre-commissioning, start-up, interface with Proponent and other projects as well as drilling milestones, as applicable. 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 Project Summary Schedule MUST be fully resource loaded (with the latest man hour and major equipment estimates) and it shall form the basis for the original (Rev.0) Project Completion Schedule (PCS). The Project Summary Schedule should contain appropriate level of detail while still supporting critical and key milestone dates defined and prescribed in the contract (Schedule “B”). The Project Summary Schedule is expanded to include critical milestone dates as well as any other key milestones that are provided by the Contractors. If “novation” materials and equipment are included in the execution plan, the purchase order date and required delivery date should be incorporated in the schedule. The schedule shall include review time requirements specified in SAEP-303. For reference, see Cost & Scheduling Manual available on the PMOD/PEMD website. Contact Scheduling Unit in PMOD for more detailed information on Project Summary Schedule and assistance, if required. 3.4.2 ER Estimate Requirements Project Proposals must be completed and approved in time to support the Expenditure Request Approval (ERA) date. The SAPMT shall comply with the requirements of SAEP-25 for developing the ER Estimate Plan, arranging the initial kick-off and subsequent ER Estimate Review Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 21 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Meetings, preparing & submitting the ER Estimate package, pre-bidding (to improve the estimate accuracy), assisting in Market Outlook Study and Market Risk assessment, etc. Note: The ER Estimate requirements specified in SAEP-25 supersede the provisions listed herein. SAPMT may contact PMOD/Estimating Services Division (ESD) for assistance with this section, if required. 3.5 Appendix The Appendix shall include letters, minutes, land use permits and other pertinent 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 Technical Services Dept/Engineering Unit, Houston) APP or TPP numbers shall be on the Project Proposal cover sheet. 3.7 Training Impact Assessment SAEP-140 requires that a Training Impact Assessment (TIA) 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 pre- and postcommissioning are not be paid for by capital funds (also, refer to GI-0202.309). As an integral part of the Operational Readiness Plan, the Proponent (Senior Operations Representative) is responsible for identifying any training requirements for a project and ensuring that these requirements are met during the Project planning and execution phases. To meet this objective, Senior Operations Representative shall prepare a Training Requirement Statement (TRS). SAPMT (Project Manager) will provide equipment identification and any details that may assist Proponent in preparation of the TRS. The Proponent will provide the completed TRS to the Training & Development’s Early BI Training Planning Team (EBTP) to complete a Training Impact Assessment (TIA). If training is to be required, EBTP shall submit TIA’s Knowledge & Skills Matrix’ (KSM) data to SAPMT for inclusion in the Project Proposal, in Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 22 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 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: 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. 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 Saudi Aramco when training services or materials are procured on a single-source basis. Providing the vendor training plans and quotes for the equipment identified for training to the EBTP team for analysis. After the initial analysis of the vendor training plans and quotes, the EBTP team will provide training recommendations to SAPMT for considerations during the vendor selection process. After vendors have been selected, SAPMT will provide the EBTP team a list of the specific equipment required for training, general vendor data information, training scope, cost and schedule required for training prior to commissioning. 4 Project Improvement Requirements This section consists of practices/studies that when implemented would optimize project cost, schedule & quality and enhance the efficiency of project planning and execution. Budgeting for conducting value practices is included in the Preliminary Engineering funds. 4.1 Value Improving Practices SAPMT shall implement applicable Value Improving Practices (VIPs) in accordance with SAEP-367. SAPMT may contact PMOD/Project Execution Optimization Division (PEOD) for assistance with this section, if required. 4.2 Benchmarking Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 23 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Project shall be benchmarked in accordance with SAEP-26. PMOD/Project Execution Intelligence Division (PEID) will coordinate with SAPMT and FPD for selected projects to be benchmarked (internally and/or externally) during the FEL3 Project Proposal phase. 4.3 Target Setting Target Setting is one of the five efficiency enablers of the Capital Management System (CMS). SAPMT, FPD and PMOD, as part of the Integrated Project Team, are responsible for developing target setting for the projects. For further details regarding roles and responsibilities, the target setting process and project requirements, refer to the latest Target Setting Manual. 4.4 Market Outlook Study According to the size, complexity, uniqueness and level of project importance, a market outlook study shall be performed as agreed with PMOD/ESD. As a minimum, it shall be required for mega-projects ($1 billion and above). For details, see SAEP-25. 4.5 Energy Optimization Study Per new Capital Management System (CMS), Energy Optimization study is completed during the FEL2 DBSP phase. 4.6 Corrosion Management Program Any new project or major upgrade of a process facility shall be required to implement a Corrosion Management Program (CMP) as specified in Section 8 of Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard SAES-L-133. The purpose of the program is to reduce the total cost of ownership and to minimize the operational, safety, and environmental impact of corrosion and material failure. The program will include an integrated plan to address all corrosion and material degradation aspects, material selection, corrosion protection, corrosion monitoring, chemical treatment and corrosion risk assessment for all mechanical equipment, piping and fittings during the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the facility. The CMP shall be submitted for review and approval by the Coordinator, Asset Reliability & Integrity Management Division of Consulting Services Department (CSD). 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 Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 24 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal and Project Proposal Meetings. Distribution of the Project Proposal narrative shall be in an approved editable electronic format. Note: The e-Review system is the Company’s standard web-based system for the review of Project Proposal packages, and engineering drawings/documents. SAPMT shall submit review packages through this system unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. For numbers & types of reviews, procedures and guidelines, see SAEP-303. The IPT Leader (SAPMT’s Project Manager) and Proponent (Senior Operations Representative) 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.; Refining & NGL Fractionation Northern Area Oil Operations Southern Area Oil Operations Pipeline, Distribution & Terminals Gas Operations - 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 hydrocarbon products movement and handling) - Communications Engineering & Technical Support Department (for all projects involving communications) - Projects & Strategic Purchasing Department - Transportation & Equipment Services Department - Power Operations Department (relevant) (for all projects related to power facilities at 2.4 kV and above) Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 25 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 5.2 SAEP-14 Project Proposal - Abqaiq, Dhahran or Ras Tanura Utilities Department (for the area community projects only) - Facilities Planning Department (mandatory) - Consulting Services Department - Inspection Department - Environmental Protection Department - Process & Control Systems Department - Industrial Security Support Department - Loss Prevention Department - Fire Protection Department - Project Management Office Department (for information only) - Capital Program Efficiency Department (for Value Assurance Reviews) 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 changes from the DBSP/Project Proposal as originally prepared. Refer to Section 3.2.3 for definition of scope change and its approval process. The subject of critical plant equipment unit spares (capital spares) per Section 3.3.4 shall be addressed, and proposed purchases shall be reviewed. 5.3 Project Proposal Meeting Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 26 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal 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. 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, with the concurrence of the Proponent and FPD. In this case, the reviewing organizations should send personnel authorized to make decisions to attend the meeting. 5.4 Distribution and Storage of Approved Project Proposals Following the approval of the Project Proposal, a final approved copy shall be distributed as follows: 5.4.1 Aramco Services Company (ASC) An electronic copy of every Project Proposal shall be sent to ASC, Technical Services Dept/Engineering Unit, Houston, only if it is completed in North America OR will be used to competitively bid or sole source work in North America. 5.4.2 Saudi Aramco SAPMT shall send electronic 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) - one electronic copy for archival purpose. - Project Management Office Department (PMOD) - one electronic copy, for Estimating Services Division (ESD) use and record. The electronics 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 Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 27 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Aramco standards and formats. Scanned documents shall be in Acrobat format in accordance with the corporate standard maintained by EK&RD/Drawing Management Unit. 6 Approvals and Waivers 6.1 Approval Process 6.1.1 Approvals SAPMT shall be responsible for obtaining approval for the Project Proposal from the appropriate individuals listed below. SAPMT may add individuals/departments to the list, when required. Executive Management may delegate the approval authority to General Management level. - Manager, Construction Agency Department - Manager, Facilities Planning Department - Manager, Consulting Services Department - Manager, Environmental Protection Department - Manager, Process and Control Systems Department - Manager, Proponent Department - Manager, Loss Prevention Department - Manager, Fire Protection Department - Manager, Power Operations Department (relevant) (for all projects having power facilities of 2.4 kV and above) - Manager, Oil Supply Planning and Scheduling Department (for all proposals related in any way to hydrocarbon products movement and handling) - General Manager, Industrial Security - General Manager, Proponent (if any) - General Manager, Area Construction Agency (if any) - Vice President, Petroleum Engineering and Development (for production-related projects) - Vice President, Engineering Services - Vice President, Proponent Organization - Project Sponsor (PS) Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 28 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 - SAEP-14 Project Proposal Vice President, Construction Agency The required approvals shall be obtained through SAP using the Project Proposal e-Approval (PPeA) System. Project Proposal approval package shall comprise of maximum ten (10) documents and those include: 1) Project proposal checklist, 2) Project summary, 3) Minutes of all the technical review meetings, 4) Minutes of project proposal meeting, 5) Comments’ log, 6) List of scope changes from the approved DBSP (see Exhibit III.c), and 7) Other applicable documents (up to four numbers). Note: Hardcopy approvals shall be allowed only if there are compelling reasons and prior concurrence from the Manager, PMOD. For Project Proposal Approval routing, see Exhibit IV (sample workflow). Obtaining approvals (signatures for hardcopies) constitutes full Project Proposal approval. 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 (including Project Sponsor) until resolution is obtained. 6.1.3 Changes to an Approved Project Proposal For a project with an approved Project Proposal which has not yet received Expenditure Request (ER) approval, scope change(s) shall be as per Section 3.2.3. The proposed change in the meeting minutes or its addendum shall include justification and the cost/schedule/risk impact. The required minimal approval authority for the proposed change is Construction Agency Project Manager level. SAPMT shall distribute the approved changes to PMOD and all organizations that received the original approved Project Proposal. Note: All scope changes after the Expenditure Request Approval (ERA) shall be dealt in accordance with GI-0020.520 - Project Change Request. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 29 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 6.2 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Project Proposal Waiver 6.2.1 Request For selected projects, Construction Agency Department 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 Engineering Work Order (EWO) funds for preliminary engineering (see GI-0202.451) 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, Project Execution Plan, Saudi Government’s safety and security directives and Value Improving Practices requirements. 6.2.2 Approval To obtain a waiver of Project Proposal and proceed with detailed design the Construction Agency Department Manager shall prepare a formal letter (concurred by the Project Sponsor) requesting approval to carry out detailed design during Project Proposal. The letter shall be addressed to Vice Presidents/Executive Heads of the Construction Agency, and Proponent organization. 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. Approval is accomplished once request is accepted and signed by the addressees. Note: 7 The Construction Agency shall communicate approved waivers to CPED for all projects following the CMSEE (see SAEP-40). Contract Bid Package As applicable, the Contract Bid Package will be developed in close coordination with the Contracting Department. Refer to Contract Development Checklist (Exhibit V), for key activities in developing Contract Bid Package. A complete Contract Bid Package shall be prepared in accordance with Supply Chain Manual and typically contain the following: Invitation for Bid documents Technical Proposal documents Commercial Proposal documents Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 30 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 Project Proposal As part of Commercial Proposal requirements, Bidders shall be required to submit a Bid Quantification Summary as shown on Exhibit VI for bid analysis purposes. Note: SAEP-14 Copies of the final Bid Quantification Summary from the successful bidder will be provided to PMOD/ESD. Fully developed and approved Contract documents which include Schedules A through F, H (as applicable), Q and S. Issue for Bid package (normally prepared by Engineering Contractor) typically includes 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 package 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 Contractor’s scope of work is clearly defined in the “Issue for Bid” Package: 8 Project Schedule Training requirements Land Permits Operating Variables (as required by OSPAS) Strategy for projects compliance with quality requirements Project- Risk Management Plan, Risk Assessment Report and Risk Register Temporary construction and communications Conflicts and Deviations 8.1 Any conflicts between this procedure and other applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures (SAEPs), shall be resolved in writing by the General Supervisor, Project Execution Optimization Division (PEOD), Project Management Office Department (PMOD) of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. 8.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure following internal Company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests for review to General Supervisor PEOD and approval to the Manager, PMOD of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 31 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Revision Summary 31 May 2015 Major revision to address ATP-Capital Efficiency’s CMS requirements. Added missing references, listing of MSAERs/Over-specs items/design, RAM study, and requirements for assigning Tag numbers, returning unused Drawing numbers and using Drawings/Data files formats and Security and Control of Engineering Data. Additionally, added Operating Instructions, Projects Records, Project Closeout Reports and Project Proposal electronic approval requirements. Deleted duplicate text and exhibits with other SAEPs. 30 April 2017 Minor revision to: 1) reference SAEP-360, -1350, -72 and -148, 2) align procedure with revised CMS-FEL Manual and SAEP-1350 (for Modularization needs), 3) include Over-specification report requirement, 4) modify SCDR implementation needs, and 5) incorporate editorial changes. 02 May 2019 Editorial revision to comply with content confirmation requirements Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 32 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBITS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT I PROJECT PROPOSAL CHECKLIST EXHIBIT II FRONT END LOADING (FEL) and PROJECT CHARACTERIZATION EXHIBIT III SCOPE CHANGE FROM DBSP- REQUEST (SCDR) EXHIBIT IV PROJECT PROPOSAL APPROVAL ROUTING EXHIBIT V CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST EXHIBIT VI BID QUANTIFICATION SUMMARY SHEET Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 33 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT I – PROJECT PROPOSAL CHECKLIST Item Ref. Section Description Complied Remarks (Yes/No) (Justification of non-compliance) Complete all required FEL3 Project Proposal deliverables a 3 1 3.2.2 Include Project Proposal related documents as described in Section 3.2.2 2 3.2.3 Document approved Scope Changes from DBSP 3 3.2.4 Comply with Temporary and Permanent Project Communication Requirements 4 3.2.5 Comply with Safety and Security Directives 5 3.2.6 Perform required Studies and Assessments (e.g., ETAP, HAZOP, SIL and RAM studies, BRA, etc.) 6 3.2.7 Perform Environmental Impact Assessment 7 3.2.8 Apply and obtain approval of Waivers from Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) 9 3.2.9 Include a list of drawings and drawings that define project scope 10 3.2.10 Prepare Project Quality Plan as per GI0400.001 including Schedule “Q” 11 3.2.11 Fulfil Information Protection and Security Requirements 12 3.2.12 Fulfil Project Closeout Report requirements 13 3.2.13 Fulfil Over-specifications Report requirements 14 3.3.1 Review Surplus and Excess Inventory and Long lead- Time Equipment & Materials requirements. Also, identify Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 34 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 Item Ref. Section Description SAEP-14 Project Proposal Complied Remarks (Yes/No) (Justification of non-compliance) project’s major material and equipment to be reviewed by Inspection Dept. 15 3.3.2 Develop major Materials and Equipment Source List 16 3.3.3 Obtain a list of approved Locally Manufactured products and source 17 3.3.4 Develop a list of Critical Plant Equipment Unit Spares 18 3.3.5 Identify required Start-up Spares with Proponent with concurrence of MSO 19 3.3.6 Fulfill Spare Parts Data packages needs 20 3.4.1 Prepare Level III Project Summary Schedule 21 3.4.2 Prepare ER Estimate Package (per SAEP-25) 3.7 Review Project Training Impact Assessment (see SAEP-140) and identify required implementation 23 4.1 Comply with Value Improving Practices (including Project Risk Management) requirements (see SAEP-367) 24 4.2 Comply with Benchmarking requirements (see SAEP-26) 25 4.4 Comply with Corrosion Management Program 22 Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 35 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT II – FRONT END LOADING (FEL) and PROJECT CHARACTERIZATION Front End Loading (FEL) Phases The number of Gates varies depending upon project Characterization, specifically: Type A and B projects typically have four Gates Type C and C1 projects typically have three Gates Project Characterization (M denotes $1,000,000) Facilities Planning Department (FPD) leads the portfolio characterization of all projects in the Saudi Aramco portfolio based on project size and complexity as shown in Figure below. EXHIBIT III.a – SCDRs APPROVAL FORM (Format) (Hold down Ctrl key and click => Exhibit III.a for editable file: SAEP-14E) Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 36 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 37 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT III.b – SCDR’s ROUTING Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 38 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT III.c – LIST OF APPROVED SCDRs Impact Title: SCDR No. Brief Description: Justification: Cost ($MM) Schedule (Months) Date Initiated Approved * Note: Enclose supporting documents. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 39 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT IV – PROJECT PROPOSAL APPROVAL ROUTING Project Proposal Approval Routing After Completion of 90% Review & Final Review Meetings FPD Manager CSD Manager VP Engineering Services EPD Manager PMT Coordinator (Select Depts., cords., upload attachments & Initiate workflow) P&CSD Manager Proponent Dept. Manager VP Proponent Organization GM Prop. (if any) SPE or BA (Insert Project Manager in approval workflow and approve) LPD Manager FrPD Manager Ind Sec. Support Manager Manager Construction Agency Dept. GM Ind. Security Project Manager Power Op’n Dept Manager Manager Construction Agency Dept. GM Area Construction Agency OSPAS Manager Manager (as applicable) GM Pet. Eng. VP Petroleum Eng.& Dev. Dept.Mgr.X (if req.) GM X (if req.) VP X org. (if req.) Mandatory Approval Authority VP/ED Construction Agency Approval Authority dependent on project type Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Note: For CMS compliant projects, SAPMT shall add Project Sponsor (PS) as Project Proposal approver before VP/ED of the Construction Agency. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 40 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT V – CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST Following are the list of key activities for developing the contract package. Item Description Complied Contracting Strategy 1 Develop/update and Approve Contracting Strategy – Required as part of the Abbreviate PEP for all projects (SAEP-12). Strategy is to be updated if there are changes during the progress of the project. 2 Enter and maintain data on all contract action covered by the Contracting Strategy in to the PMIS Contract Action Development and Administration (CADA) module. Pro Forma Contract and 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 single source procurement as per Supply Chain Manual (SCM) and include appropriate language in Schedule “G.” 5 Complete Schedule “Q” language in accordance with approved Quality Plan (GI-0400.001) and review proposed language with Inspection as needed. 6 Include language relating to approved training requirements in the form of a preliminary TIA consisting of the knowledge and skills matrix and approved training requirements’ language (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 10 Prepare hypothetical quantities to be used to evaluate rates proposed by the bidders (e.g., change order rates). Prepare, in conjunction with other members of the Bid Review Team, data to be used for allowed bid conditioner (e.g., different SAPMT cost for various locations). Bid Review Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 41 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 Item Description 11 Prepare Bid Review Program 12 Prepare Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria SAEP-14 Project Proposal Complied Review of Contract and Contract Supplement as Part of the Bid Review Team 13 Ensure that 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). 14 Ensure 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.). 15 Ensure that the Contract Supplement includes an appropriate Change Order limit (percent). 16 After award of the contract, provide copies of the bidders’ price breakdowns and quantity lists to PMOD. 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. Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 42 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 SAEP-14 Project Proposal EXHIBIT VI BID QUANTIFICATION SUMMARY SHEET PROJECT TITLE : BI : CONTRACT NUMBER : JO : CONTRACT TYPE : SUMMARY OF COST BY WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS) AREA OF WORK BULK MATERIALS ENGINEERING 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 DEMOLITION (SCA 007) TOTAL DEMOLITION WORST L CIVIL / STRUCTURE (SCA 200 & 400) MECHANICAL/ PROCESS EQUIPMENT (SCA 500) QUANTITY COST UNIT COST $ $ SITE PREPARATION / DEVELOPMENT (PLOT SIZE) SM $ $ TANK FARM DIKING CM $ $ CONCRETE CM $ $ FENCE LM $ $ LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION SM $ $ STRUCTURAL STEEL TONS $ $ BUILDINGS (TYPE OF BLDGS) TOTAL CIVIL/STRUCTURE MANHOURS & COST SM $ $ MHRS $ $ STATIC EQUIPMENT EACH $ $ HEAT EXCHANGERS EACH $ $ AIR COOLERS EACH $ $ PUMPS EACH $ $ COMPRESSORS EACH $ $ OTHER PACKAGE EQUIPMENT EACH $ $ TOTAL MECHANICAL/PROCESS EQUIPMENT MANHOURS & COST MHRS $ $ Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 43 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 PIPING (SCA 600) ELECTRICAL (SCA 700) COMMUNICATIONS (SCA 780) INSULATION & COATINGS (SCA 900) CONSTRUCTION Project Proposal LENGTH OF PIPE RACK TONNAGE CARBON STEEL (PIPE RACK) UNDERGROUND CARBON STEEL PIPING ABOVEGROUND CARBON STEEL PIPING LM $ $ TONS $ $ LM $ $ LM $ $ TONNAGE CARBON STEEL PIPES TOTAL PIPING MANHOURS & COST TONS $ $ MHRS $ $ TRANSMISSION LINE LENGTH KM $ $ MAIN SUBSTATION MW $ $ UNIT SUBSTATION MW $ $ ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAY UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE ABOVEGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE TOTAL ELECTRICAL MANHOURS & COST LM $ $ LM $ $ LM $ $ MHRS $ $ I/O $ $ EACH $ $ EACH $ $ FIRE & GAS DETECTION SYSTEM EACH $ $ INSTRUMENTATION CABLE TRAY UNDERGROUND INSTRUMENTATION CABLE ABOVEGROUND INSTRUMENTATION CABLE TOTAL INSTRUMENTATION MANHOURS & COST LM $ $ LM $ $ LM $ $ MHRS $ $ FIBER OPTIC CABLES LM $ $ COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS MANHOURS & COST EACH $ $ MHRS $ $ $ $ PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (DCS/ESD/VMS) CONTROL VALVE COUNT (MOV/GOV/MANUAL) FIELD INSTRUMENTS (TRANSMITTERS/TGS) INSTRUMENTATION (SCA 800) SAEP-14 INSULATION AND FIREPROOFING (EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, BUILDINGS, etc.) TOTAL INSULATION & COATINGS MANHOURS & COST MHRS $ $ TOTAL DIRECT CONST MANHOURS & COST MHRS $ $ Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 44 of 45 Document Responsibility: Project Management Office Issue Date: 02 May 2019 Next Planned Update: 30 April 2020 TOTAL INDIRECT CONST MANHOURS & COST TOTAL CONSTRUCTION MANHOURS & COST ENGINEERING TOTAL ENGINEERING MANHOURS & COST TOTAL PROJECT COST SAEP-14 Project Proposal MHRS $ $ MHRS $ $ MHRS $ $ DOLLARS $ $ ACTIVITY SCHEDULING IN MONTH(S) DETAIL DESIGN DURATION CONSTRUCTION DURATION EQUIPMENT WITH MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LEAD-TIME DELIVERY Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 45 of 45