REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI)
(CONSULTING SERVICES — INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
ZANZIBAR ENERGY SECTOR TRANSFORMATION AND
ACCESS PROJECT
CREDIT NUMBER: 68970-TZ
CTF LOAN NUMBER: TF0B5747-TZ
CTF GRANT NUMBER: TFOB5660-TZ
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGY OF ZANZIBAR
REFERENCE NO: P169561
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through The United Republic of Tanzania, intends to implement the Zanzibar Energy Sector Transformation and Access Project (ZESTA) with financing obtained from the World Bank. RGZ intends to apply part of the funding for the consulting services of Energy Efficiency Strategy of Zanzibar
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to support RGoZ in developing an Energy Efficiency strategy and action plan to promote and sustain overall energy efficiency improvement in Zanzibar.
Scope of assignment
The Consulting firm will be required to perform the following tasks:
a) Review of existing policy and institutional framework and financial instruments and incentives to support the implementation of energy efficiency programs and targets. This task will conduct a detailed stock taking of the existing policies, incentives, and institutional mechanisms related to energy efficiency, and assess their effectiveness and identifies any existing gape to the energy efficiency implementation strategies;
b) Identification of local barriers to and review of international experiences in energy efficiency improvement. This task shall analyze and identify the local barriers to energy efficiency improvement by sector i.e. industry, commercial buildings, public sector, residential etc. that prevent meaningful implementation and financing of these measures. The consultant shall then review international experience and in a matrix propose options for solutions from global experience to address each of Zanzibar’s main barriers;
c) Review of key international experiences in promoting and implementing EE programs. Globally, OECD member countries have a long history in energy efficiency and have accumulated experiences in formulating and successfully implementing related policies. More recently, some emerging economies are beginning to achieve significant energy efficiency improvement by adapting policies to their own unique circumstances. This task will summarize the various types of policies and measures and distill the key experiences and lessons which could relevant to be applied in the context of Zanzibar;
d) Develop of estimate of energy efficiency potential by sector. Using macro data (e.g. energy intensity, growth forecasts, utility data etc.) and micro data (e.g. 5-10 walk-through audits of in select facilities/sub-sectors, equipment consumption and sales data etc.) to determine the technical and economic market potential for energy efficiency.
e) Assessment of energy efficiency improvement potential and the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency investment in select high-profile subsectors. This task will identify key systems/equipment/sub-sectors and detail the specific types of interventions and programs that could be developed to realize the identified energy efficiency savings. The interventions should be ranked though cost benefit analysis, ease of implementation etc. For each main system, the consultant should propose possible approaches (e.g. information campaigns, dedicated credit line financing, incentives for audit/investment, guidebooks/case studies utility programs etc. This task will also include an assessment of previous demand side management (DSM) initiatives, their impact and sustainability and propose further measures;
f) Assessment of energy efficiency and conservation potential in the electricity supply industry (ESI). This will include a review of previous demand side management (DSM) initiatives, their impact and sustainability propose further measures. In addition, supply side energy efficiency in the ESI shall be assessed;
g) Institutional and legal framework, funding and detailed implementation plans. Based on the menu of systems and approaches developed in the previous tasks and the requisite stakeholder consultation, the Consultant shall propose an institutional set-up and develop conducive guidelines for RE & EE to manage the implementation of energy efficiency in Zanzibar. This will set minimum technical requirements for energy performance of buildings, offices etc. It will also develop and establish a compliance enforcement system for
buildings energy code based on building ‘energy passport’ or ‘energy performance certificates. This should include funding levels and potential sources, staffing coordination mechanisms etc. For each agreed initiative the Consultant shall prepare a detailed implementation plan that shall include an objective statement, barriers to be addressed, target participants, actions to be undertaken, indicators to assess program efficacy, cost-benefit analysis, funding and financing requirements, evaluation plan etc.
h) Roadmap of key Government actions and next steps. Based on a detailed review and assessment of the economic and sector conditions in Zanzibar as well as the outputs of the previous tasks, the Consultant shall develop a roadmap with the key actions for the RGoZ to take. This will include policies, regulations, testing and enforcement, energy efficiency programming, incentives, information dissemination etc.
i) RISE Indicators. The Consultant may wish to refer to the Readiness for Investment in Sustainable Energy (RISE www.rise.worldbank.org) indicators for a list of policies as well as benchmarks with other countries.
j) Capacity building. The Consultant will be expected to provide local and international study tour related to RE&EE and also to devise a capacity building program, that will include, the hands-on implementation of 3 — 4 energy efficiency programs on a pilot basis, in order to support the strengthening, the capacity of local individuals/institutions throughout the assignment. Furthermore, the technical support will be expected to reaffirm the staffs on how to design the buildings complying with Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) by using the building simulation software. The consultant shall procure energy simulation software (Design Builder and IDA-ICE).
k) Stakeholder workshops. The Consultant will be expected to carry out and fund consultative and validation workshops, including venue provision, supply of stationary and identifying and sending invitations to participants.
The assignment will be undertaken over a period of approximately eight (8) calendar months from the date of contract effectiveness. The envisaged input of the Consultant is twelve (12) man-months. The Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals now invites eligible consulting firm to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consulting firm should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The consulting firm (or consortium of firms) should have at least the following qualifications and experience:
A. Core Business and year is Business
i) Atleast ten (10) years’ experience in consulting work of which five (5) years must be in similar assignments.
B. Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the below:
i) Must have successfully carried out at least three (3) assignments of similar nature and scope in the energy sectors in the Sub-Saharan Africa region or similar conditions.
Technical and Managerial capability of the firm in the areas of power supply, energy efficiency, and demand side management. (Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications and number of key staff. Do not provide CV of the staff. Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.)”
The attention of interested consulting firm is drawn to Section Ill, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Firms intending to submit expression of interest should not have conflict of interest and unfair competitive advantage as per Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consuttancy to enhance their qualifications. For firms participating in JV, each member of JV should independently meet the requirement of Eol criteria. For firm participating as association of lead and sub consultant, only the experience and qualification of lead firm will be assessed as per Eol criteria
A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.majismz.go.tz and/or www.zanzibar-energy.com.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 07:00 to 03.30pm East African Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person (hard copy along with an USB drive), or e-mail by 02.30pm EAT on January 25, 2022.
Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals
ZURA building 5th floor,
Procurement Unit, Room No. 502.
Attn: Saleh Said Suleiman (Project Coordinator)
P.O. Box 1569 Zanzibar
Maisara, Zanzibar
Tel: +255 776 858555
E-mail: [email protected] and copy to [email protected]
