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Request For Proposals - Providing Technical Support in Conducting Investment Grade Audit (IGA) for Agro-Processors

Announcement Description

Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Cowater International, the CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development progra25756m in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next five years with a possible three-year extension.

The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy (RISE). CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-Processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development, and Infrastructure Development; and one cross-cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support.

In the Infrastructure Development component, CAPRED is working to improve both enabling policies and the private sector’s investment in water and energy infrastructures. Under the Energy Workstream, CAPRED aims to support Cambodia’s energy sector in moving toward a green and efficient system. One of the supports is to develop a pilot demonstration of the Energy Service Company (ESCO) model for energy efficiency in the agro-processing sector. In this regard, the pilot demonstration will initially target three sub-sectors: rice milling, food processing, and animal farming. Moving forward, 10 project owners will be selected to proceed with Investment Grade Audit (IGA). The purpose of the IGA is to develop a scope of work to be implemented by the ESCO, establish guaranteed savings, and develop an agreed-upon plan to measure and verify the guaranteed savings. Hence, the IGA shall assess and analyse the intensive engineering and economic aspects of energy efficiency with consideration of climate resilience and GEDSI aspects.

Expected Outputs

Request For Proposals - Providing Technical Support in Conducting Investment Grade Audit (IGA) for Agro-Processors

  • Career Category: Call for Proposals
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

RFP Number: RFP23-010

Project Name: Providing Technical Support in Conducting Investment Grade Audit (IGA) for Agro-Processors in Cambodia

Domain Name: Infrastructure

Application Closing Date: 5pm (Phnom Penh Time), Monday 11 September 2023

Assignment Duration: October 2023 – May 2024

Location of Assignment:Phnom Penh with frequent travel to the designated project sites in Provinces.

Purpose

CAPRED seeks to engage a consulting company or consortium to conduct IGAs for 10 agro-processors in some specific sub-sectors including rice milling, food processing, and animal farming. Local or international companies are eligible for this assignment. Partnership approaches are encouraged where there is demonstrated value for money.

Evaluation

CAPRED will use an objective and reliable process to evaluate each proposal. The proposals and responses will be evaluated based on (in no particular order):

  1. Compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP).
  2. Understanding of and ability to meet the requirements and deadlines as specified.
  3. Supplier expertise and experience with delivery of similar projects.
  4. Expertise of individuals and overall team nominated to deliver the services and equipment. CAPRED reserves the right to reject any individual being proposed and to ask the supplier to provide an alternative.
  5. Past performance relevant to this RFP (as determined by referee checks).
  6. Relevant examples of previous work.
  7. Proposed fee charged for the services.

Note: While price is a factor, it is more important that the applicant can demonstrate value for money. CAPRED reserves the right to contract more than one supplier for these services and may actively seek to contract more than one supplier to ensure supply of technical services.

Key Tasks and Activities

The selected consulting company will provide technical assistance to CAPRED to perform specific tasks as follows:

  • Pre-IGA phase
  • IGA phase
  • Post-IGA phase

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Eligibility

  • Qualifications or Specialized knowledge/experience required
  • This task requires multidisciplinary skillsets, expertise, and experience. The consulting firm or consortium shall have personnel as a team with the following qualifications.
  • Education
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a demonstrated interest in energy efficiency and conservation required.
  • Accreditation
  • An accredited energy auditor
  • A proven project portfolio in energy audits.
  • Experience
  • Essential
  • At least two years of experience conducting IGA is required; three to five years preferred.
  • Experienced in conducting IGA and/or energy audits in the agro-processing sector or other relevant sectors.
  • Experienced in consulting energy efficiency projects and/or ESCO market development projects in Cambodia and/or Southeast Asia region.
  • Experienced in working in Cambodia's clean energy, energy efficiency, and/or agro-processing portfolios.
  • Desirable
  • Experienced in identifying energy efficiency opportunities and solutions in the agro-processing sector such as rice milling, food processing and/or animal farming.
  • Possess a good understanding of value chains and technology applications in some sub-sectors including but not limited to rice milling, food & beverage, animal farming, etc.
  • Experienced in working and coordinating with development partners (e.g. World Bank, ADB, GGGI, etc.)
  • Experienced in coordinating with Cambodian project owners.
  • Experienced in GEDSI assessment in the energy sector.
  • Strong demonstrated commitment to GEDSI processes and outcomes and preferably able to demonstrate experience in GEDSI integration in development projects related to energy.
  • Technical competencies
  • Possess an excellent understanding of the applications of the Energy Management System standards including ISO 50001 (2018), ISO 50002 (2014), and/or ISO 50003 (2021).
  • Possess a full set of auditing equipment and other safety tools.
  • Possess excellent technical knowledge in energy flow and mechanical systems operating in the agro-processing sector.
  • Possess technical knowledge of energy conservation principles and techniques.
  • Possess an excellent understanding of heat recovery systems, energy recovery from waste, etc.
  • Possess skills in engineering design.
  • Possess skills in using energy modeling software and methods used for technical and cost savings analysis and reporting.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to explain complicated matters to individuals with limited engineering expertise.
  • Possess strong organizational and project management skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to correctly conduct in-field energy assessments.
  • Ability to integrate GEDSI aspects into the assignments.
  • Other competencies
  • Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards.
  • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Treat all people fairly and equally.
  • Fulfil obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
  • Strictly complies with the DFAT Child Protection Code of Conduct and policy (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy.pdf)

Submission Requirements

How to Apply

The proposals including the Response Form must be submitted no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), Monday 11 September 2023 by email provided in the contact details with “IGA Auditor for ESCO Pilot – RFP” in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

The applicant is required to submit the Response Form in English language (form provided separately), and with an indication of a daily rate for each task/service as per section C of the Response Form. The rate should include any and all costs to carry out the work in the specified location. In addition to the proposal fee, the applicant should also detail any other relevant assumptions or required terms.

For further information:

Further information about this RFP can be obtained from Ratana Pich, CAPRED Renewable Energy Manager, at email. Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.

Attachment:
  • RFP23-010 _Response Form_ Technical Support in IGA
  • RFP23_010_REQUEST_FOR_PROPOSALS_Technical_Support_in_IGA_Deadline
 

Contact Details

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  • Branch of CowaterSogema International Inc.
 
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