National Consultant - Outcome 3.1 & 3.2 Technology Demonstrations Assessment and Replication Planning (Outputs 3.1.3 to 3.1.6 and Output 3.2.2)
Procurement Process
IC - Individual contractor
Office
TUVALU - TUVALU
Deadline
12-Oct-22
Published on
27-Sep-22
Reference Number
96065
Overview
BACKGROUND
The Facilitation of the Achievement of Sustainable National Energy Targets of Tuvalu (FASNETT) Project is aimed at facilitating the development and utilization of feasible renewable energy resources and application of energy efficiency technologies for achieving the Government of Tuvalu’s updated target of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from the electricity generation (power) sector by 100% by 2025 based on the country’s INDC in November 2015. According to the NDC Registry, Tuvalu is listed as having submitted a first NDC (which was its iNDC) effective when the Government of Tuvalu became a Party to the Paris Agreement based on Decision 1/CP.21. Currently, Tuvalu plans to enhance its NDC including updating the timeframe for achieving the target from 2025 to 2030. The facilitation or enabling objective is meant to address, i.e., eliminate the identified barriers to the cost-effective application of RE technologies using the country’s indigenous RE resources, as well in the effective and extensive application of EE measures and techniques. The overall project goal will be achieved through the implementation of:
This TOR covers the implementation of remaining activities and outputs towards achieving Outcome 3.1: Enhanced energy utilization efficiency and development and application of feasible renewable energy resources in support of national economic development and Outcome 3.2: Increased application of viable climate resilient renewable energy and energy efficiency technology applications in the country. These two (2) Outcomes are under Component 3: Applications of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Technologies & Techniques as defined in the FASNETT ProDoc. The Project is implementing the following RE/EE technology demonstrations in the context of Tuvalu’s needs and program expansion to achieve the energy goals of increased RE/EE technology applications though the following:
These FASNETT-supported RE/EE demo projects are implemented through engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and need to be assessed in terms of their energy generation and saving potential and performance towards reducing GHG emissions. This TOR defines the tasks necessary to complete the assessments regarding operation and maintenance experience and their replication possibilities in augmenting the RE/EE capacities in support of the sustainable 100% RE goal of the country in the coming years. The FASNETT project is targeted to be completed by February 2023 in an extended period.
The Project is financially supported through the GEF (USD 2,639,725) and co-financed by the UNDP (USD 250,000), the Government of Tuvalu (USD 8,250,000) and Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (USD 7,400,000). |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Scope of Work and Expected Outputs
The scope of work of this TOR for National Consultant I includes providing inputs and support in the remaining activities and outputs under Outcomes 3.1 and 3.2, particularly, Outputs 3.1.3 to 3.1.6 and Output 3.2.2 as defined in the FASNETT Project Document (ProDoc). These will be done with guidance and direction by the International Consultant (IC) for Outcomes 3.1 and 3.2 covered by the IC Contract/TOR.
This Output will involve the implementation of the following Activities:
This Output will Involve the documentation and dissemination of results and impacts of the RE/EE project demonstrations and the recommended action plan in promoting and replicating RE/EE projects for community-supported LC initiatives in island communities (Activity 3.1.4). The results of the monitoring and evaluation of all RE/EE projects gathered in Activity 3.1.3 will be published and shared via internet-based website (Output 1.6) for the project. This task will entail coordination with the EPC contractors of the demos and with TEC and DOE regarding the existing and planned RE/EE installations in the country to come up with a comprehensive report at the national level.
This Output will involve the development and production of technical information packages and guidelines as inputs to the implementation of training workshops, strategic planning and execution of plans for national government authorities and local leaders in Component 2. This task will include inputs and coordination with the respective EPC contractors on the demos as well as TEC and DOE on the other types of RE/EE technologies applied in the country.
This Output will involve the implementation of the following Activities:
This task will involve inputs and coordination with the respective EPC contractors on the demos as well as TEC and DOE regarding typical designs and implementation plans of the other feasible and practical types of RE/EE technologies to be applied in the country. To top the result of this assessment and technology designs, an Action Plan for the implementation of the replication of these selected RE/EE technologies will be submitted to be used as inputs to the formulation of the Tuvalu National Energy Plan (2023 – 2028) in Component 2. Close coordination with the IC and NC hired for Component 2 is required in order to synchronize plans at the national level.
This Output will involve the integration of the results of the FASNETT demos and of the required documentation by the EPC Contractors of the various experiences on procurement, delivery, installation, initial operation and debugging of the RE/EE facility as well as the associated technical services and training for the RE/EE demonstration projects. This task will also involve inputs and coordination with the respective EPC contractors on the demos as well as TEC and DOE regarding enhancing market opportunities of the feasible and practical types of RE/EE technologies to be applied in the country.
This Output will involve the implementation of the following Activities:
This Output will involve the implementation of the following Activities:
Deliverables
The Activities under the above-mentioned Outputs, shall be implemented according to a proposed Activity Work Plan in order to optimize the time involved so that all outputs will be delivered within the duration of the Project as indicated in the approved time table:
Deliverable #1: Inception Report
Deliverable #2: Outputs 3.1.3 and 3.1.4
Deliverable # 3: Outputs 3.1.5 and 3.1.6
Deliverable #4: Outputs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2
Institutional Arrangement In close consultation with the DOE Director (acting as the FASNET National Project Director), the TEC General Manager and the PMU Project Manager and other government counterparts, UNDP and other relevant stakeholders, the National Consultant will perform and take responsibility for the following tasks to be done on-site with guidance and advisorship by the IC for Outcomes 3.1 and 3.2: The National Consultant will work in close coordination with the Project Implementation Support Officer on the day-to-day matters.
Duration of the Work
Duty Station Because of the prevailing pandemic travel restriction and protocols, the IC will work as home-based assignment in providing the leadership, direction and overall responsibility in the accomplishment of the tasks and the expected deliverables, while the NC, to be based in Funafuti, Tuvalu, will provide the data/info gathering, direct support, material inputs and local facilitation, until the IC is possibly permitted to travel to Tuvalu within the duration of the Contract. If any local travel needed, the cost will be reimbursed by the FASNET Project as per actual basis.
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COMPETENCIES
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Educational Qualifications:
Experience
Language requirements
Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments
The Consultant must send a financial proposal based on Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs components required to perform the deliverables identified in the TOR, including professional fee, travel costs, living allowance (if any work is to be done outside the IC´s duty station) and any other applicable cost to be incurred by the IC in completing the assignment. The contract price will fixed output-based price regardless of extension of the herein specified duration. Payments will be done upon completion of the deliverables/outputs as listed above with the following percentages:
In general, UNDP shall not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources
In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and the Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.
Evaluation Method and Criteria Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following Cumulative analysis methodology. The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70%). and financial criteria (30%). Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment.
Technical Criteria for Evaluation (Maximum 70 points)
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview that will be used to confirm and/or adjust the technical scores awarded based on documentation submitted.
Documentation required Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications. Please group them into one (1) single PDF document as the application only allows to upload maximum one document:
Note: Successful individual will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage before commencement of contract for the duration of the assignment.
Incomplete and joint proposals may not be considered. Consultants with whom there is further interest will be contacted. The successful consultant shall opt to sign an Individual Contract or a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) through its company/employer with UNDP.
Annexes
For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to pts.fj@undp.org Please visit UNDP job site link:UNDP Jobs and find the Job title under Climate & Disaster Resiliance section to submit your online application |