The Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE) invites eligible consulting firms to submit their interest.

Source: World Bank — Electricity Access (Rural) Expansion Project Phase II

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)

Consultancy Services for Preparation of Off-Grid Investment Plan for Ethiopia 

Bid Number:                           MoWIE/REF/ICB/2014/01

Project Name:                        Rural Electrification Fund (REF) of Ethiopia

Title of Consulting Services: Consultancy Services for Preparation of Off-Grid Investment Plan for

                                                  Ethiopia

Client:                                      Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE)

Background:

The Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE) has received a financial assistance from the Norwegian Government towards Increasing Access to Sustainable Energy and Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rural Areas through the Use of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency by signing Partnership Agreement under Energy + Programme. The main purpose of this partnership agreement is to provide financial payment by results-basiswhich will assist Ethiopia to achieve universal access to sustainable energy by 2030 and reduce emissions of greenhouse gasesfrom the energy sector. The partnership will seek to build over time an overall approach to the energy sector on renewable efficiency policy so that the partnership will contribute to achieving the targets setin the national strategy of the Climate Resilience Green Economy (CRGE). One of the components of activities of this Partnership Agreement is the preparation of a comprehensive Off-grid Investment Plan for Rural Electrification Development Programme in Ethiopia.

To support the implementation of the off-grid rural electrification activities, the Ministry invites eligible consulting firms to submit their interestin providing the assignments described below.

Description of Services:

1. ASSESSMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITY RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

•     Compile background information onthe country's renewable energy sector overview.

•     Conduct comprehensive assessment of various renewable energy technologies applicable to

            the country.

•     Identify specific prospective renewable energy projects.

•     Conduct stakeholders' discussions on potential & possible renewable energy technologies.

2. PREPARATION OF FINAL OFF-GRID INVESTMENT PLAN FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

•     Prepare the draft and final Off-grid Investment Plan for Rural Electrification Development by developing renewable energy in Ethiopia, based on the findings analysis and the consultations with key stakeholders.

Expected Qualifications of Service Providers:

Submission of EOI need to be through legally recognized firms/organizations. MoWIE is looking for consulting firm with deep knowledge of and experiencein relevant national and/or regional and/or national best practices. Interested consulting firm must provide information indicating that itis qualified to perform the services (including brochures, description of similar assignments performed, experience in similar operating conditions, availability of appropriate experience and professional qualifications among firm's staff including CV's of professionals and resources to carry out the assignment, organizational administrative strength and financial capability, etc.). Firms can apply individually or in association with oneor more other firms. In case of the latter, the lead firm must be clearly indicated. If short-listed, the association will be invited to submit full proposals only through the lead firm.

The Expression of Interest shall be in English Language.

A consultant will be selectedin accordance with Public Procurement & Property Administration Agency of Ethiopia Guidelines & Manuals: Standard Request for Proposals (RFP) For Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS), July 2011.

Deadline for Submission of EOI:  February 21, 2014, before 5:30 pm local time. Documents received after the deadline willnot be considered.

Address for Submission of EOI:

Expressionsof interest must be submitted before the above stated deadline to:

Ministry of Water, Irrigation & Energy

Alternative Energy Technologies Development and Promotion Directorate/REF

Haile G/SellassieStreet, 6^th Floor, Room Number 602

P.o.Box: 5744

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Only short - listed candidates will be contacted.