Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project: Consulting company for preparation of tender documentation, tendering support and technical supervision of construction of supply and installation of Isanova 220 kV substation and 220/110 kV transmission lines

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P178286

Project Title: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project

Country: Kyrgyz Republic

Notice No: OP00313745

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: KG/KRED/CS/2023/QCBS-04

Procurement Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Oct 24, 2024 16:00

Published Date: 03-Oct-2024

Description: Consulting company for preparation of tender documentation, tendering support and technical supervision of construction of supply and installation of Isanova 220 kV substation and 220/110 kV transmission lines

Details:

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

COUNTRY: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

NAME OF PROJECT: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project

Credit No./ Grant No.: 7370-KG / TF C3790-KG

Assignment Title:Consulting services for preparation of tender documentation, tendering support and implementing technical supervision during the construction of 220/110/10 kV “Isanova” substation and 220 kV and 110 kV high-voltage power transmission lines

Reference No. KG/KRED/CS/2023/QCBS-04

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has received financing in the amount of US$80.2 million from the World Bank for the Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development (KRED) Phase 1 Project and intends to use part of the funds to pay for technical assistance in the form of consulting services. The project includes Component 2, which provides for the construction of 220/110/10 kV “Isanova” substation and the following 220 and 110 kV high-voltage power transmission lines.

The overall objective of the assignment is to assist the MoE and NEGK in the preparation of technical specifications, tender documents for the “Isanova” substation package and the 220/110 kV transmission line package, assistance during the procurement process, and technical supervision for construction during the implementation of the contract for construction of 220/110/10 kV “Isanova” substation 220 and 110 kV overhead power lines. The Consultant selected to support the Project management office (PMO) established at the MoE and NEGK with this function will be required to become familiar with the technical documents related to the Project and other key WB documents, including those governing lending policies and practices.

The performance of the services to be provided by the Consultant is expected to commence Q1 2025 year. The estimated period for this assignment is 36 months and can be extended if necessary. The defects liability period (DLP) will be 1 (one) year. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded on the below link:

Terms of Reference (in English) (https://minenergo.gov.kg/media/uploads/2024/10/02/tor_technical_supervision_isanova_ss_220kv_and_transmission_lines_220_and_110_kv_fin_eng-021024_N0nB3Bi.docx)

The Ministry of Energy (MoE) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

1. At least 10 years of experience with its area of core business similar to the assignment envisaged.
2. The firm has completed at least three similar assignments of similar nature and complexity in the last 10 years, with at least one assignment financed by the World Bank. Similar nature and complexity refer to assignments covering the preparation of technical design and requirements, preparation of tendering documentation and tendering support, and delivery of construction management and supervision of substations and transmission lines (220kVs and above), including monitoring of E&S safeguards compliance. Two separate assignments covering only technical design and procurement, or only construction management and supervision will be considered as one assignment.
3. Demonstrated experience in construction management and supervision of substations in the Central Asia region would be an added advantage (please do not submit CVs of experts at this stage).

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications (type of association shall be clearly indicated in the proposal). The Consultants may submit their Expressions of Interest as individual firms or associate in the form of joint venture or sub-consultancy. However, the qualification of the sub-consultant will not be evaluated when forming the shortlist. In case of joint venture, all the members of the joint venture should individually meet shortlisting criteria and shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire assignment, if selected.

A Сonsultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained using the e-mail: pmo.kgz@gmail.com

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically to pmo.kgz@gmail.com by October 24, 2024 16h00 Bishkek time (GMT+6).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department: Ministry of Energy KR/ Project Management Office

Name: Emil Mukhambetov

Address: 720040, Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek city, Jibek-Jolu avenue, 326

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Country: Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996(312)670218

Email: pmo@gmail.com

Website: https://minenergo.gov.kg