R -- GREEN HOUSE GAS POLLUTION PREVENTION PROJECT -- CLIMATE CHANGE SUPPLEMENT -- 386-0534

Notice Date

July 24, 2001

Contracting Office

US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to India, Regional Contracting Officer, C/O American Embassy, New Delhi, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-9000

ZIP Code

20521-9000

Solicitation Number

386-01-020

Response Due

October 24, 2001

Point of Contact

P. Sashidharan Menon, A&A Specialist and Christine Lyons, Regional Contracting Officer, Telephone 91-11-419-8019 or 8796 Fax Number 91-11-419-8390(D)/8454/8612

E-Mail Address

http://www.usaid.gov (pmenon@usaid.gov and clyons@usaid.gov)

Description

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Prevention Project (GEP) was launched in India in 1995 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants in electric power generation by increasing productivity and encouraging switching to biomass fuel in selected utilities. To achieve this objective, USAID has been working with the National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC), the largest electricity generating utility in India, to improve the power plant operating efficiencies. Under the GEP project, USAID is also providing assistance to NTPC to introduce advanced power generating technologies in India. In September 1999, the scope of the GEP project was expanded to increase emphasis on the development of advanced power generating technologies that mitigate risk of global climate change. The purpose of this technical assistance contract is to conduct a Feasibility Study (study) of a Coal-Based IGCC Power Plant in India. This study will provide a site-specific technical and cost assessment for the design, engineering-procurement-construction (EPC), and testing of a 100 MWe plant of the selected IGCC technology (highest ranked) which is technically, economically and environmentally acceptable. The study will indicate the most favorable and plausible financing arrangements for the demonstration plant. The study will also estimate the potential market size for the recommended coal-gasification technology and suggest the broad steps required (roadmap) for assimilation and transfer of IGCC technology to India for eventual development of IGCC capability in India. Finally, the study will develop the most practical timeframe for implementing the construction and demonstration of the recommended IGCC system. The offeror will include in its team an Indian company/firm with experience in engineering of coal-fired and combined cycle power plants and having adequate experienced personnel, expertise, and the necessary infrastructure to support this study. The issuance date of the RFP is expected to be no earlier than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. The closing date for submission of proposals will be approximately seventy-five (75) calendar days from the actual RFP issuance date, and will be specified in the RFP. The preferred method of distribution of USAID Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) information is via the Internet. (By exception, USAID can provide the solicitation on a 3.5" floppy disk (Microsoft 97 format), via e-mail, or in hard copy.) This CBD Notice can be viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The solicitation, once issued, can be downloaded from the Agency web site. You are encouraged to access the solicitation via the Internet as this eliminates possible delays associated with mailing, in general, and particularly from overseas Missions. The USAID Worldwide Web address is http://www.usaid.gov. Select "Business and Procurement" from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Download Available USAID Solicitations". Here you will see a list of all new solicitations. You must confirm in writing to the contact person noted above that, you have received this solicitation through the Internet. As the recipient of this solicitation document, you are responsible for ensuring that you have received it from INTERNET in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same Internet site from which you downloaded the solicitation. Generally, the Contracting Officer will issue amendments to all those who have sent in the written confirmation of solicitation receipt. However, USAID does not guarantee that an amendment will be issued to you directly based upon written confirmation that you have downloaded the solicitation from the Internet. You are therefore advised to regularly check the USAID Internet site for amendments.

Web Link

http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd (http://www.usaid.gov)

Record

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