Implementation of a remote management system and lighting control center in specific areas of operation of the EDEs (Edesur, Edenorte and Edeeste)

Description

The Dominican Republic has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the implementation of the Dominican Republic's Energy Efficiency (EE) Program, which is co-financed with the Japan Cooperation Agency (JICA). This International Public Tender (IPL), coordinated directly by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, calls on interested and eligible firms to submit closed proposals for the modernization of public lighting infrastructure.

Scope of the offer
- Modernization of the system: Supply, installation and comprehensive implementation of a Remote Management System and the establishment of its respective Public Lighting Control Center.

- Area of intervention: Technical and operational coverage focused on specific areas of operation of the Electricity Distribution Companies (EDE): Edesur, Edenorte and Edeeste.

- Technical and environmental management: The proposal requires a methodological approach with a work plan and execution schedule, also guaranteeing compliance with the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) along with its road safety and occupational health programs.

Qualification requirements and assessment points

Technical and Personnel Criteria:
- Key professional team: Demonstrable availability of qualified personnel that includes a mandatory project manager, software engineer/platform integration, cybersecurity specialist, telecommunications/IoT engineer, electrical engineer/lighting specialist and installation technicians.

- Project Manager Profile: The project manager must have a degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent), a master's degree or specialization in project management or MBA, and a minimum general experience of ten (10) years.

- Contractual conditions: All selected key personnel must communicate fluently in Spanish and be an active part of the employee payroll of the awarded contractor.

Financial Criteria:
- Financial history: Mandatory submission of audited financial statements for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024.

- Solvency metrics: Proof of a minimum net worth of USD 750,000, a minimum working capital of USD 500,000 for fiscal year 2024, a minimum solvency ratio of 1.2, a current liquidity ratio equal to or greater than 1.00, and a debt ratio equal to or less than 1.00.

- Sector billing: Demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover in the electricity sector of USD 13,000,000 calculated over the period of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Legal and Participation Conditions:
- Consortia and alliances: Corporate participation is authorized under the figure of consortia or APCA through the presentation of a formal agreement or letter of intent signed by all its members.

- National Preference: For this international contracting process, no Margin of Preference will be granted in favor of national contractors or APCAs.

- Guarantee of seriousness: All offers must be accompanied by a Bid Maintenance Guarantee for a fixed amount of USD 300,000.00.

Note: Tender documents and terms of reference are available in the official language of the country.