Liberia has launched a tender seeking consultancy services to oversee the construction of a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) announced the call and said the project is aimed at enhancing Liberia’s renewable energy capacity and improving energy efficiency. The energy plant will be developed at Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant (MCHPP) in Harrisburg, Monrovia.
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Scope of tender
This initiative which is part of the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention (RESPITE) Project, is designed to complement the existing 88 MW hydropower facility, providing additional capacity and efficiency, particularly during the dry season when hydropower output diminishes.
World Bank, will finance the project. The consultancy services sought after will include Reviewing design briefs and contractor designs, Conducting physical site assessments and surveys, monitoring the supply and construction of equipment and civil works, approving design modifications and ensuring quality assurance, overseeing testing, commissioning, and compliance with specifications.
Interested consulting firms must be a registered engineering firm, have at least 10 years of experience as an owner’s engineer, and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in solar or hydroelectric hybrid energy systems in Sub-Saharan Africa or similar regions, demonstrated expertise in the design and supervision of solar-hybrid projects, including power stations and civil structures.
Expressions of interest must be delivered by August 12, 2024, at 23:59 hrs. local time. Firms may associate with others to enhance their qualifications.
