Expression of Interest-Kapichiri III final

ESCOM
THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION OF MALAWI LIMITED
KAPICHIRA PHASE III PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
ASSIGNMENT TITLE :
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR KAPICHIRA
POWER STATION PHASE III PROJECT.
REFERENCE NO
:
ESC01/PJCT/ICB/S/FY2014-15.
ISSUE DATE
:
19th January, 2015.
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) has funds in the
current finiancial year budget for payment towards Consultancy Services for
Feasibility Study for Kapichira Power Station Phase III Project.
The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include but not limited to undertaking of
site reconnaissance, visual inspection of transmission line alignment and advise
ESCOM on location of the Phase III Station and possible routing of transmission line.
The objectives of the assignment are to:
1. Prepare a bankable feasibility study report for building a hydro power station of
approximately 40 MW scale at Kapichira III Extension, containing sufficient detail and
documentation to support future decisions regarding the Project implementation and its
funding
2. Carry out a Site reconnaissance so that the team members are familiarized with the actual
site conditions, including the proposed and possible Project alternatives and possible
locations of major structures, access issues, and related design and construction concerns
3. Conduct visual evaluation of potential transmission line alignments, access and
interconnection requirements
4. Collect the preliminary level data and studies carried out by others in the past and review
such information to confirm its suitability for use as the basis for continued studies
5.
Determine the need for studies or investigations that should be undertaken to establish
geotechnical suitability of the proposed project. The investigation program is intended to
provide feasibility-level subsurface information on rock types and quality depth of
weathering，geologic structure, groundwater, and the availability of potential borrow or
quarry areas
6. Prepare a site investigation program for review by the Client including proposed borehole
location, size, and depth
7.
Review relevant regional hydrologic analyses. Hydrologic and meteorological data in the
vicinity of the project will be collected. Agencies responsible for the collection of the data
will be contacted during the field visit to ascertain the sources and accuracy of the data,
including measurement techniques
8. Advise ESCOM on alternatives for the intake location and waterway route, power plant
location, unit size and installed capacity
9.
Verify or determine a suitable transmission line route in case new line is needed and
identify the requirements for interconnection. Requirements include voltage, conductor
size, and switching, relaying and interconnection point
10. Establish cost estimates and construction schedule
11. Prepare
economic and financial performance for the project using all the available
information gathered and developed as part of the study to establish viability of the
project
12. Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and produce Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP)
ESCOM now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the
services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are
qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments,
experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
The short listing criteria are:
1.
At least ten years experience in consultancy works related to Feasibility Study for Hydro
Power Station scheme
2. Firms must have worked on at least three similar contracts in the past ten years in the
Region (Africa)
3. Two of the proposed key staff must have technical background of Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering with ten years experience in similar assignments.
4.
Other two of the proposed Key Staff must have Geology and Civil Engineering
background with ten years experience in similar assignments
This expression of interest will lead to short-listing of eligible firms who will be invited
to submit proposals to carry out the Consultancy Services.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the addresses below
during office hours (0800 to 1700 hours).
The Procurement Specialist
Attention: Mr. Jack L Thabwa
Umoyo House,
3rd Floor
Victoria Avenue
P.O Box 2047
BLANTYRE
MALAWI.
Tel:
+265 1 822 000
Fax:
+265 1 822 008
Email:
[email protected]
Interested consultants may submit Expressions of Interest with information indicating that they are
qualified to perform the services in a sealed envelope, properly marked with the tender reference
and description “Expression of Interest for the Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for
Kapichira Power Station Phase III Project” to ESCOM Ltd at the address indicated below by 14.00
Hours local time on 10th February 2015.
The Chairman
Internal Procurement Committee
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited
ESCOM House
9 Haile Selassie Road
IT Reception
Annex Building
P.O Box 2047
BLANTYRE
MALAWI

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