Information Sharing and Riparian DiscussionsAlmaty, Kazakhstan
May 17-19, 2011
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Assessment Studies for the Proposed Rogun Hydropower and Regional Reservoir Project
(Rogun HPP)
Introduction of Introduction of
ConsultantsConsultants
Assessment StudiesFor the Proposed Rogun HPP
The presentation covers key aspects of the process for engagement of consultants for the two studies:
Techno-Economic Assessment Study (TEAS)
and
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
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Approach of the Assessment Studies
The two studies will together cover all aspects of assessing the proposed project
The two studies are being conducted separately
Linked together in terms of key topics and deliverables e.g., downstream environmental and social impacts of different reservoir filling and operations
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Selection Process International Competitive Bidding
Key Steps
Expression of Interest from international firms Short listing of Consultants – TEAS & ESIA Issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Shortlisted Firms Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit Submission of Proposals Evaluation of Proposals by Government Committee
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Selection Process (Contd.)
Recommendations to the World Bank by Barki Tajik
Review by the World Bank
Proposals of firms
Evaluation Reports
Issuance of No Objection by the World Bank to
Technical Evaluation Reports
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Selection Process (Contd.)
Contract Negotiations between Barki Tajik and Selected
Firm – World Bank Participation as Observer
No Objection by the World Bank to draft Contract
Contract Signature & Effectiveness
Mobilization of Consultant
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TEAS Consultant Selection - Summary
• RFP’s Issuance - April 3, 2010
• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010
• Bids received by Barki Tajik from 3 consortia in June 2010• WS Atkins International, SMEC (Australia) and Approach
(Tajikistan)
• Coyne et Bellier (France) ELC Electro consult (Italy) and IPA Energy & Water Consulting (UK)
• EDF (France), Fichtner (Germany) and Stucky (Switzerland)
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TEAS Consultant Selection – Summary (Contd.)
• Evaluation - All three firms were technically qualified.
• Consortium lead by Coyne et Bellier - Selected for negotiations based on highest score
• Contract Negotiations – Sept. 20-30, 2010 (World Bank participated as observers)
• Contract Signed - February 8, 2011
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Coyne et Bellier ConsortiumKey Strengths
Coyne et Bellier established in 1947 – a highly experienced and respected firm in the field of dams, hydro-electric and water resources
ELC Electro consult, a leading energy sector consultancy firm; additional support in hydraulics
IPA – Economic analysis and mathematical modellingRussian speaking specialists with experience in large
regional projectsStrong methodology and work plan
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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary
• RFP’s Issuance to shortlisted firms - April 3, 2010:Foster Wheeler /Battelle (USA) Golder Associates (UK) Ltd. Sterling International Group Inc. (USA) Poyry Energy LTD. (Switzerland)
• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010
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Selection of ESIA Consultant – Summary (Contd.)
• Only Poyry Switzerland submitted bid – June 10, 2010
• World Bank disagreed on technical qualification of Poyry’s proposal
• Rebid agreed by Barki Tajik- revised scope of the services / RFP and increased budget
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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.)
Rebid Revised bids issued to 4 short-listed firms on October 28,
2010Proposals received on Dec. 10 2010
Poyry Energy, SwitzerlandGolders Associates, UK
No objection issued to technical evaluation report - Only Poyry’s proposal was qualified
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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.)
Contract negotiations between Barki Tajik and Poyry (February 17 -20, 2011)
World Bank participated in contract negotiations as observerWorld Bank No objection to draft negotiated Contract – March
11, 2011Contract Signed and Effective – March 25 2011Kick off Meeting - April 4 2011
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Poyry Energy - Key Strengths
One of the major energy consulting and engineering companies with strong environmental and social capabilities
Experience in conducting ESIA in large HPPs
Significant regional experience
A strong team with an experienced Team Leader
A well defined methodology and work plan
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Way Forward
The two consultants are fully mobilized
The draft inception reports have been submitted
Timely completion of various activities needs effective coordination amongst:
Coyne et BellierPoyry Design Institute, MoscowGovernment (Barki Tajik and other bodies)
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