SPECIAL NOTICE
28 -- Civil, Erection, Installation, testing and commissioning of a Chinese manufactured 18.5 MW, 50 Hz, vertical shaft, francis type Hydroelectric turbine-generator at Kajaki, Afghanistan
- Notice Date
- 6/24/2009
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 221111
— Hydroelectric Power Generation
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Afghanistan USAID-Kabul, Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-5820
- ZIP Code
- 20521-5820
- Solicitation Number
- 306-09-0531a
- Archive Date
- 7/23/2009
- Point of Contact
- Naveen Kumar Srivastava, Phone: 120221662884339, Deborah Simms-Brown, Phone: 120221662884768
- E-Mail Address
-
nsrivastava@usaid.gov, dsimms-brown@usaid.gov
(nsrivastava@usaid.gov, dsimms-brown@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is requesting information from potential vendors who may be interested in field erection of a Chinese manufactured 18.5 MW hydroelectric turbine-generator. Background In the great Helmand River Valley of South Eastern Afghanistan, stands a rock fill dam, bearing testimony to the commitment that USAID has had over time for the development of Afghanistan and for the alleviation of acute regional poverty. The USG commitment evolved during the late 1940’s with the construction of essential irrigation facilities and supportive infrastructure in the Helmand and Arghandab River Valleys. It soon translated into the construction of a regionally vital reservoir storage dam on the Helmand River in the early 1950’s, the Kajaki Multipurpose Project, which integrates a number of extremely essential water storage and release functions, included among others is the generation of additional hydroelectric energy at the Kajaki Hydro Power Plant facilities. Standing 100 meters (320 feet) in height, spanning 270 meters (887 feet) in length and having a present storage capacity of 1.2 billion cubic meters of water, the Kajaki Dam creates the largest multi-purpose reservoir in the country. In 1975, USAID commissioned the initial installation of two 16.5 MW generating units in a powerhouse constructed at the toe of the dam. This first stage powerhouse was actually designed as a three unit plant with installation of two 16.5 MW hydroelectric turbine-generators (unit 1 and unit 3) and with a ghost bay (vacant opening). The vacant opening between the unit 1 and unit 3 was left un-improve for the erection of unit 2. Today, USAID is currently funding the procurement and installation of the third unit which will have slightly higher output (18.5 MW) than the other two existing units (16.5 MW each). USAID is also funding the rehabilitation of the existing two units which had deteriorated extensively in their generation capability during the intervening period of civil unrest which persisted from approximately 1979, until 2002. Evolution of unit 2 A contract was awarded to China Machine-Building International Corporation (CMIC), in January 2005 for the design, manufacturing and erection of an 18.5 MW hydroelectric turbine-generator to be installed at Kajaki hydro power plant. The components were manufactured by Dongfang Electrical Machinery Co. LTD. and delivered by CMIC to Afghanistan in June of 2006 but due to the non permissive environment created by Anti Government Elements along the transport route, the components could not be delivered to Kajaki project site until August 2008 and then is was only accomplished by support of a military convoy, who moved the heaver components which could not be air lifted. The lighter components were air lifted into the Kajaki site via MI-26 helicopters. All components needed for the unit 2 turbine-generator installation are now on site. The delivery of approximately 600 tons of aggregate and 300 tons of cement needed for erection of the turbine-generator still must be arranged. Initial site preparation and civil work for the installation of unit 2 started March 2008 with a small engineering crew from the CMIC. CMIC employees were removed from the Kajaki work site in November 2008 due to security concerns and upon a recommendation by the Chinese Government. Scope of Work The hydroelectric turbine-generator is to be erected at the Kajaki Hydro Power Plant as Unit 2, located on the Helmand River, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Contractor will be responsible for all, but not limited to, civil, mechanical, electrical, logistics, human resources, life support, all necessary tooling and security required for field erection, testing, commissioning and successful commercial operation. The components of the unit 2 hydroelectric turbine-generator (turbine, speed governor, generator, excitation system, instrumentation and civil embedded parts) are staged on site at Kajaki Dam. Remaining major logistic deliveries will include cement and aggregate material necessary to erect the hydroelectric turbine-generator. Specifications for the Hydroelectric turbine-generator The 18.5 MW, 50 Hz, vertical shaft, francis type hydroelectric turbine-generator was manufactured by Sichuan Dongfeng Electric Machinery Works Co. LTD, of China. MW 18.5 Voltage 13.8 kV Power Factor 0.8 Frequency 50 Hz Rated speed 300 RPM Max. Head 82 Meters Rated Head 66 Meters Min. Head 43 Meters The Government anticipates the work to be completed within 6 months. Other Important Project Information Location and Accessibility The Kajaki Hydro Power Plant is located on the Helmand River, approximately 90 kilometer, west north-west of Kandahar City, a remote region of Afghanistan. The area surrounding Kajaki Dam has frequent military activity between International Security Assistant Forces (ISAF) and Anti Government Elements. ISAF military is currently based at the Kajaki Dam and provides the immediate security of the surrounding area. Site security at the Kajaki Hydro Power Plant, Kajaki Dam and adjoining facilities must be provided by and is the responsibility of Contractor. Access to Kajaki Dam and Hydro Power Plant via ground transport is currently difficult and all logistical support is accomplished by helicopter air lifts. The nearest aviation base of operation is located at the Kandahar Air Field approximately 90 kilometers from Kajaki Dam. Environment and Climatic Conditions The Kajaki Dam is located at approximately 31°N, 65°E, at an elevation of 1010 m ASL. The mean annual rainfall at Kandahar is 174 mm. The rainiest months are December to April, with minimum rainfall from May to October. The region has a desert-like climate with zero or negligible precipitation in the months of June through September. The lowest average rainfall is in June and September, with 0 mm, and the greatest average rainfall is in January, with 50 mm. The mean maximum daily temperature varies from 23°C to 41°C from March through November. The mean minimum varies from 13°C to 16°C from December through February. Government Furnished Facilities and Use of Site USAID in collaboration with MEW/GoIRA shall make available to the Contractor the necessary areas for the erection of offices, work shops, storage sheds, maintenance facilities, outside storage areas, etc., The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and surfacing the area and for providing, erecting and maintaining any security fencing, gates and lights that it considers necessary for its facilities. USAID will provide the design and technical and civil specifications of the turbine and Unit 2. The Contractor shall be allowed free access over all roads within the Site area and shall be allowed access to those parts of the Project as is necessary for the purposes of the Contract. The Contractor shall have available for use, at the Kajaki site, 20, two-man housing units and a dining facility to accommodate approximate 20 persons per setting. All maintenance, housekeeping of the living and dining facility will be the responsibility of the Contractor. USAID is looking for a qualified firm willing to mobilize to a conflict zone to complete the erection of the Chinese made turbine. Please furnish Capabilities statement including list of skilled personnel available to do this work. It must also include your experience in working on Hydropower generation turbines, ability to install and commission, and experience in construction is necessary. This is only for information purposes and is not a solicitation. USAID is looking to gain market information on potential sources. If positive and we find the organizations capable to meet the requirements, a solicitation may be issued at a later date.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Kajaki Dam & HydroPower Plant Site, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Afghanistan
- Record
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