REVISED
GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
SAINT LUCIA
RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (RESDP)
Loan No.: IDA-69710
Assignment Title: Exploration Management Consultant: For the Management of an Exploration Drilling Program
Reference No.: LC-MIPPDUR-255352-CS-QCBS
Saint Lucia has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the Renewable Energy Sector Development Project (RESDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) is intended to inform the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) on the viability of its geothermal resource for power generation and strengthen the enabling environment to scale-up clean energy investments with the private sector. In this context, the GOSL is seeking management and technical support to supervise and successfully implement geothermal exploration drilling activities under the RESDP (the “Project”), in accordance with international best practices and to manage project-related risks.
The assignment will be undertaken in two phases:
Phase 1 - Preparation Phase: Comprising of design services, technical engineering support, and assistance with procurement of two main contracts to be financed under the Project; (i) Integrated Drilling Services, and (ii) Drilling Civil Works.
This phase includes all the preparatory work needed to successfully implement the project; e.g., project management, design management, detail design for all aspects needed for project implementation, procurement and negotiation assistance. The scope shall include design work needed to drill three (3) slim hole wells and will be contracted on a lump-sum basis. The expected duration of Phase 1 is 12 months, with a start date of February 13, 2023.
Phase 2 - Implementation Phase: Comprising the supervision of the civil and infrastructure works, drilling and logging services and the undertaking and reporting of well testing.
The contract for Phase 2 shall be time-based and shall include all work directly related to drilling the exploration wells, including well completion; e.g., project management, contract management, supervision, testing, technical assistance and completion of the project. The Consultant shall implement all activities, both drilling and infrastructure, in accordance with the laws, customs and practices of Saint Lucia and use the appropriate international standards for carrying out the activities.
For Phase 2, the duration of the activities is expected to be 15 months. The estimated level of effort by key experts is 125 man-months.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Physical Development and Urban Renewal, the Implementing Agency, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in geothermal exploration and development including technical design of geothermal wells;
- At least five (5) years’ experience in management and supervision of a geothermal deep hole exploration program, experience with slim hole wells is preferred;
- Completion of at least four (4) geothermal exploration projects during the past ten years;
- At least three (3) years’ overall experience in the Caribbean or similar Small Island Developing States working on similar assignments (not necessarily/specifically geothermal).
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience including local and regional. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.15, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower (paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations).
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (0800 to 1630 hours, local time). Expressions of Interest must be submitted via email no later than 1630 hours on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Submissions shall include a cover page displaying the name and address of the Consultant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Exploration Management Consultant for the Renewable Energy Sector Development Project”.
Project Implementation Unit
Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Physical Development and Urban Renewal
Ground Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building
Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia
Tel: 758-468-6361/69
E-mail: est@govt.lc
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