Provision of services for the evaluation of the thermoelectric power plant of the Caracol Industrial Park

Description

Haiti, through the Ministry of Economy and Finances, has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) toward the cost of the "Improvement of Access to Electricity in Haiti" program. This call invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in providing a comprehensive technical, operational, and financial evaluation of regional energy infrastructure.

Scope of Services
Core Objective: Conduct a detailed technical, operational, and financial assessment of the 10.2 MW thermoelectric power plant located at the Caracol Industrial Park.

Hybrid Integration: Evaluate the operational capacity and suitability of the thermal plant to be integrated into a modern hybrid system incorporating solar energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Asset Valuation: Perform a financial valuation of all plant assets, including existing spare parts inventories and strategic fuel reserves.

Financial Modeling: Analyze operating and capital expenditures (OPEX/CAPEX), draft a comprehensive physical rehabilitation plan, and develop a financial projection model including tariff simulation.

Key Requirements and Conditions
Firm Profile: Open to legally registered consulting firms from eligible IDB member countries with proven experience in auditing industrial thermal power plants featuring units of 1 to 5 MW.

Track Record: Demonstrate past performance through successful references from similar projects executed within the last 10 years.

Exclusivity: To avoid conflicts of interest, selected firms must not be associated with any future works, supplies, or services contracts that arise as a result of this consultancy.

Corporate Associations: Firms may enhance their qualifications by forming a Joint Venture or engaging subconsultants. The lead firm's country of incorporation determines the association's nationality for shortlisting purposes.

Selection Process: Consultants will be evaluated in accordance with IDB policies to establish a shortlist of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of eight (8) qualified firms.

Submission Mode: Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing to the designated institutional address. For this specific process, electronic submissions are permitted.

Required Documentation
To verify eligibility and technical capacity, interested applicants must submit:

A formal letter of Expression of Interest duly signed by the firm's authorized legal representative.

Complete corporate profiles and contact information for the primary firm, as well as for all members of a Joint Venture or subconsulting team where applicable.

A formal attestation confirming the absence of active litigation, outstanding disputes, or legal proceedings against the firm or any of its associative partners.

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