National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey Tender, Sierra Leone - 35815259

Procurement Summary

Country : Sierra Leone

Summary : National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey

Deadline : 03 Sep 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 35815259

Document Ref. No. : 1264017

Competition : ICB

Financier : World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : WORLD BANK GROUP
Main Office Contact 13 Howe Street Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: +232-78-874600 Freetown Moses Alex Kargbo Communications Consultant Tel: +232 78 874600
Sierra Leone
Email :mkargbo@worldbank.org

Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Sierra Leone - National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey.

Expression of Interest Deadline

03-Sep-2019 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

Language of Notice

English

Selection Notice

Assignment Country

· SL - Sierra Leone

Funding Sources

The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under:

· TF0A7879 - Global Survey for Multi-Tier Energy Access Tracking 2

· BB - BANK BUDGET

Individual/Firm

The consultant will be a firm.

Assignment Description

SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2
https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Assignment Title: 1264017 - Sierra Leone - National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey

Assignment Countries:
- Sierra Leone

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The World Bank-ESMAP team, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Energy, is launching the first Global Energy Access Household Survey in Sierra Leone to set a baseline for tracking progress towards Sustainable Energy for Alls (SE4All) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable modern energy by 2030.
According to World Bank data, after jumping to 17% in 2004, electricity access in Sierra Leone has fluctuated between 11% and 16% until 2013. From 2014 to 2017 access grew steadily from 14% to 23%. However, this access is concentrated in urban areas (49%) with rural areas remaining extremely underserved (5%). Seasonal fluctuations of power supply due to reliance on hydropower plants and the high costs of imported fuel for thermal power plants, in addition to problems in transmission and distribution have acted to constrain further grid expansion. Those with electricity access have poor quality of supply and experience frequent black outs and load shedding. Additionally, access to clean cooking in Sierra Leone is non-existent. Pollution from solid fuel stoves causes eye problems and respiratory diseases in addition to environmental harm. This survey will collect data to determine how to close the gap in access to electricity and increase use of improved cooking solutions and non-solid fuels so that Sierra Leone progresses towards the SDG energy objectives.
A reputed firm with extensive experience in household surveys is sought to conduct the baseline survey on energy access in Sierra Leone using the World Bank multi-tier framework approach to track progress towards SDG7. The survey will be nationally representative and will be administered in both urban and rural localities and will also include community surveys. The firm will work with the World Bank-ESMAP to pre-test, finalize, and implement the survey. Data collection should be carefully monitored to ensure high-quality information. The firm will provide capacity building to the Sierra Leone Ministry of Energy to ensure continuity on the tracking of energy indicators. After completing the fieldwork, the firm will deliver the final dataset and summary report to the World Bank-ESMAP. Additional details on the scope of work will be available in the Terms of Reference (TOR) which will be available for those shortlisted.
Interested firms should provide a brief summary of their qualifications to perform the services (MAX 10 pages). The short-listing criteria will be based on:
1. Experience in household surveys in Sub-Saharan Africa, and specific experience in Sierra Leone;
2. Experience in the energy sector and other areas of infrastructure (e.g., water and sanitation);
3. In-depth understanding of the energy access sector and its socio-economic dimensions;
4. Strong technical skills in qualitative/quantitative research and data analysis;
5. Proven skill in using CAPI-tablet based data collection (Survey Solutions);
6. Cultural awareness in dealing with local communities, and interacting with government and local authorities; and
7. Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills in English

Preferences will be given to local or international firms with knowledge of Sierra Leones energy sector and the general socio-economic context. International firms are encouraged to team up with local partners. The assignment is expected to start in September 2019 and be completed by December 2019.
Short-listed firms will be invited to submit a full technical and financial proposal for the final selection round.


ELIGIBILITY

The consultant will be a firm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms should provide a brief summary of their qualifications to perform the services (MAX 10 pages). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)

NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.

Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.

Qualification Criteria

· 1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment. *

· 2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm. *

· 3. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff. *

* - Mandatory

Shortlisted consultants will be invited to respond to a Request for Proposal. Contract awards will be made in accordance with the World Bank Group Procurement Policies and Procedures.

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