Consultancy Services to Prepare Site Studies (Hydrological, Topographic Survey, Route Survey) for Wind Farm Installation in Botswana.

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MINISTRY OF MINERALS AND ENERGY PROJECTS AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT UNIT (PEDU) Invitation for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firms Selection Topographic, Hydrological and Route Survey Studies for A Wind Farm Site in Botswana Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Topographic, Hydrological Studies and Route Survey for a Wind Farm Site in Botswana. Reference: EOI/MME-PEDU/003/26-27 BACKGROUND Botswana plans to harness its renewable energy (RE) resources and accelerate renewable energy development through the implementation of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Government of Botswana is currently developing renewable energy projects at several pre-selected sites. The Projects and Energy Development Unit (PEDU), under the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (the Client), is responsible for the development of these projects. A feasibility consultant has identified a proposed site for a wind farm based on a multi-criteria assessment considering preliminary wind resource data, transmission infrastructure, land use and ownership, and preliminary environmental and social considerations. The site studies will support the development of a proposed 100MW wind farm located north of Letlhakane. The final coordinates and boundaries of the area to be surveyed will be confirmed by the Client prior to commencement of the assignment. SCOPE OF WORK The assignment will comprise three principal components: a topographic survey of the proposed wind farm site and associated areas; a hydrological study , including assessment of drainage and flood risks relevant to the proposed development; and a route survey to assess feasible transport routes for the delivery of wind turbine components and other oversized equipment to the project site. The detailed scope, survey areas, technical requirements and deliverables will be set out in the Terms of Reference provided at the next stage of the selection process. The consultant shall also provide a capacity-building seminar on how to understand and use the study reports when their first versions are issued. QUALIFICATIONS PEDU invites eligible consulting firms/consortiums ("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: Core Business: minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing surveying, engineering and or technical consulting services relevant to the scope of the assignment. Demonstrate experience in undertaking topographic surveys, hydrological studies and route/transport surveys for utility-scale energy or comparable infrastructure projects. In addition, the Consultant (directly or through a named sub-consultant/joint venture partner) shall demonstrate: (i) minimum 3 topographic survey assignments of comparable scale completed in the preceding 5 years; (ii) minimum 2 hydrological/drainage assessment assignments completed in the preceding 5 years. The Consultant to demonstrate experience in undertaking comparable assignments in accordance with applicable technical, environmental and occupational health and safety standards. The Consultant shall demonstrate experience working on assignments financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs), and its eligibility including but not limited to meeting the debarment and sanctions standard, financial and commercial capability and fiduciary and system compliance. The Consultant shall have no conflict of interest and pass integrity check. The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Paragraphs 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023, setting forth the World Bank's Policy on Conflict of Interest. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION CRITERIA Interested bidders who have submitted expression of interest will be…

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