Technical assistance for the development of geothermal resources

Edition 2:

Mar 25, 2008 (shown)

Edition 1:

Mar 11, 2008

Country:

Dominica

Notice/Contract Number:

CDM-3001 technical assistance

Publication Date:

Mar 25, 2008

Deadline:

Apr 22, 2008

Funding Agency:

Agence Française de Développement - Financing Agency

Buyer:

Ministry of Energy - Dominica

Eligibility of Bidders:

The Consultant required for the assistance should have proven experience and expertise in developing and managing geothermal projects and international cooperation in developing countries. It should be able to provide evidence of its experience in the following fields:

• project management of geothermal resources characterization and development of power plants ;

• financial set up of projects or investment programs in developing countries ;

• implementation of public-private partnerships (PPP)

Original Language:

English

Address:

Vincent Philbert
Government Headquarters
Roseau
Dominica

Telephone:

1-767-266-34-99

Fax:

1-767-448-52-00

Email:

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1. Introduction

Dominica is a Caribbean volcanic island that has exhibited strong potential for significant geothermal power generation. According to the studies carried out over a twenty (20) year period, the exploitable potential would reach several tens of MW, probably a value superior to 100 MW. Moreover, its geographic position between other Caribbean islands allows for cross-border interconnection (with Guadeloupe and Martinique). The combination of these two factors should lead to the development of a geothermal electricity production plant of 90 MW on the site of Wotten Waven (probably implemented in several stages). A feasibility study carried out in 2005 on this power plant project concluded that it was technically feasible and economically relevant.

In order to contribute to the implementation of this power plant project, AFD, FFEM and EU (probably joined by BEI) will finance the following tasks (called “the project” thereafter):

i. additional surface exploration in Dominica ;

ii. complementary studies needed to inform the implementation of the power plant project (interconnection feasibility; environmental impact assessment; economic and financial profitability; legal and institutional framework; appropriate plant design technologies) ;

iii. exploratory drillings at various sites to determine the resource’s characterization ;

iv. identification and evaluation of a short list of private partners who could be considered for a public-private partnership with the Government of Dominica and/or the project partners.

This project has a minimum cost of 5 million Euro.

The project will be hosted and implemented by the Ministry of Energy of Dominica, for a three year period. It includes a budget for technical assistance. A consulting firm (thereafter called “the Consultant”) will therefore be hired to support the Ministry in implementing the project.

2. Organization of the technical assistance

The Consultant required for the assistance should have proven experience and expertise in developing and managing geothermal projects and international cooperation in developing countries. It should be able to provide evidence of its experience in the following fields:

• project management of geothermal resources characterization and development of power plants ;

• financial set up of projects or investment programs in developing countries ;

• implementation of public-private partnerships (PPP).

The Consultant will be required to work in English, but knowledge of French will be an asset, as it would facilitate communication with the French partners of the project, such as the regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and other french-speaking stakeholders.

The general knowledge about the area of intervention will also be taken into account.

The technical assistance/support would include:

• initially (for a period of 3 to 6 months): missions of international experts to Dominica on a regular basis;

• then a resident advisor, based in Dominica, working full time for the Ministry of Energy on the project, supported by international experts on specific issues related to implementation of the project. The Consultant would hire this advisor for 2 years and would follow up his work.

The budget for this technical assistance, including all fees of international experts, has been assessed at 500,000 for 3 years.

3. Submission of the Expression of Interest

The Consultant will submit its letter of interest including:

• a presentation of its experience/qualifications/competences regarding project management of geothermal plants ;

• a description of the complementary expertise that could be called upon on specific issues such as PPP’s ;

• CV’s of possible resident advisors for the second stage of the project ;

before April 22nd, 2008, to the following email addresses:

- mtpe@cwdom.dm

- edf@cwdom.dm

- ass_tech_energie@afd.fr

Dominica’s Ministry of Energy in collaboration with AFD and the other partners will then establish a short-list of candidates, to whom the complete terms of reference of the mission will be sent

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