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EXPERIENCED GEOTHERMAL EXPERTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP

Request For Expressions of Interest

General Information
Country:   Rwanda
City/Locality:   KIGALI
Notice/Contract Number:   INTERNATIONAL REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST N° 11.07.053/4713/11/PROC-DIR/YM/jn
Publication Date:   Dec 30, 2011
Deadline:   Jan 18, 2012
Buyer:   EWSA
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   Yves MUYANGE
Director General
EWSA
P.O.Box 537
Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda
Telephone:   +250 573802
Fax:   +250 573802
Email:   Click here
Web Site:   http://www.ewsa.rw

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EWSA
Avenue du lac Ihema, PO Box 537 Kigali, Rwanda. Tel: + (250) (0)252573666, Fax + (250) (0)252573802
Email: ewsa@rwanda1.com , Website: www.ewsa.rw

INTERNATIONAL REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST N° 11.07.053/4713/11/PROC-DIR/YM/JN

TITLE: EXPERIENCED GEOTHERMAL EXPERTS VALIDATION WORKSHOP

1. BACKGROUND

The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is committed to developing the least cost environmentally friendly energy mix to support the EDPRS programs. The diversified mode of generation will ensure energy security at affordable prices. GoR has put in place an elaborate plan and strategy to fast track the development of geothermal energy to generate over 300 MWe by 2017 from an estimated potential of over 700 MWe. The planned 300MWe from geothermal energy will be about 30% of the planned electricity supply. The GoR master plan estimates the cost of geothermal to be less than 50 RwF/kwh (US cents 5-6/kwh). This cost will enable the country to attract heavy industries that will spur economic development to reduce poverty in Rwanda.
The Energy Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) which covers the period 2010-2017 is targeted at increasing access to electricity for enterprises, at least 50% of the households connected, 100% of the health facilities and administration offices and 80% of the schools, reduction of costs of supply and increase energy security.
The plan to accelerate geothermal development is based on previous studies which show evidence of a viable geothermal resource in the western part of Rwanda. The GoR is committed to developing the geothermal resource and has instituted additional geoscientific studies to reduce the risk of drilling unproductive wells. To further reduce the risk, the GoR intends to have a peer review meeting to validate the results of the studies and make a decision on the final drilling sites and targets. GoR intends to invite experienced geothermal experts as Individual Consultants for a review meeting in February 2012.

1. THE ASSIGNMENT

The workshop will be attended by invited and interested investors, representatives of funding agencies, renowned geothermal exploration and development institutions, board of consultants and invited experts.
The workshop will review all available data to ascertain its quality and quantity, verify the interpreted models and suggest alternative interpretations, determine the viability of the geothermal resource, establish a preliminary conceptual model of the geothermal system, if a viable geothermal resource exists, locate exploration drilling sites, rank the geothermal sites, determine the most sustainable and cost effective development plan for the geothermal resources, determine alternative uses of geothermal energy

2. LOCATION AND DERIVABLE TIME-FRAME

The assignment is expected to initially be undertaken in not more than 4 working days. The successful individual consultants will sign a contract for a period of 4 working days.

The Individual Consultants shall be based in Kigali for most of the duration of the assignment. The consultant shall report to the EWSA Energy Development Director or his designated representative.

3. KEY QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES/ KNOWLEDGE
i) Shall have practical experience of not less than 5 years in geothermal development with specific experience in geothermal development including planning and drilling activities;
ii) A professional degree in the subject of his expertise from a recognized University;
iii) Fluent in both written and spoken English;

iv) Have had professional experience in a broad variety of geographic settings and countries, including developing proven consulting in geothermal development in countries in high temperature geothermal fields;
v) Be recognized as an expert in his field through such things as publications, memberships in appropriate professional societies, or honors and awards received for works;
vi) Having participated in previously organized workshop in February 2010, the will be an added advantage.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below at or before 10 :00 hours local time and on 18/01/2012 Electronic bidding will not be permitted. EOI will be opened at the address below at 10: 10 hours local time on same date.
Application procedures
Qualified individual consultants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and supporting certificates and documents, two references with addresses and phone numbers, as well as a letter of motivation to the address:
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 17:00 hours:

ENERGY WATER AND SANITATION AUTHORITY
Rue du Lac Ihema
P.O.B 537 Kigali, Rwanda
Tel.: (250) 573666
Fax. (250) 573802
E-mail: ewsa@rwanda1.com
Website: http://www.ewsa.rw

Done at Kigali, on 30/12/2011


Gloriose MWANANKUNDI
Head of Procurement Unit

Yves MUYANGE
Managing Director
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