SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Egypt - EBC Biodigesters Project Feasibility Study
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, Virginia, 22209-3901
- ZIP Code
- 22209-3901
- Solicitation Number
- 2011-21030A
- Archive Date
- 11/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Nina Patel, Phone: (703) 875-4357
- E-Mail Address
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npatel@ustda.gov
(npatel@ustda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- POC Nina Patel, USTDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Tel: (703) 875-4357 Fax: (703) 875-4009 ***Please do not contact contracts office*** Proposal Submission Place: Mr. Tamer Nassar Vice President Energy Allied Egypt, LLC 5 Adeeb Ishak Street 2nd Floor Raml Station, Alexandria 21111 Egypt Phone: +20 3 480 0655 Fax: +20 3 480 0717 The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a feasibility study for the Egypt: EBC Biodigesters Project. Egypt is estimated to produce 36.5 million metric tons of agricultural waste on an annual basis. Approximately 75% is disposed of in environmentally irresponsible and illegal ways, such as being dumped in the deserts of Egypt or burned. Moreover, Egypt produces vast quantities of both organic waste and manures-much of which is either underutilized or unused. In an attempt to stem the growth of this problem, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency has implemented a program that compensates companies for each metric ton collected and disposed of in an environmentally sustainable manner. In spite of this program, the disposal of waste continues to pose a significant environment and health threat to Egypt. To address the growing issue of agricultural waste disposal in Egypt, the Grantee is seeking a Feasibility Study ("FS") to assist in the development of the EBC Biodigesters project. The objective of the EBC Biodigesters project is to construct 10 biodigester units in six key locations throughout Egypt that will utilize agricultural, animal and organic solid waste for production of liquid and solid fertilizers and biogas for power generation. Each biodigester unit will be capable of processing 200 tons of waste per day. The FS is needed to secure the financial support for establishing and operating the biodigester units in Egypt and will serve as a cornerstone in the development and publication of a comprehensive business plan. The FS will evaluate a broad spectrum of parameters affecting biodigesters in Egypt, including: the different compositions of the available feedstocks, the utilization and pricing of the produced products, and the logistical aspects of feedstock and products. In addition, the FS will determine the developmental and environmental impacts of the plan to construct biodigester facilities. The Grantee seeks to use advanced technology for the EBC Biodigesters project that will result in the production of liquid fertilizer, solid soil enhancement (compost), and biogas that can be used to provide heat to the anaerobic digesters, enhancing productivity. The biogas can also be used to generate electricity sufficient to power an entire biodigester facility with the possibility of surplus electricity. The Grantee, Energy Allied Egypt, LLC, is a project development firm that identifies and develops large scale, energy and infrastructure projects in North and West Africa and provides consulting and representative services. The Grantee's activities are focused in the energy sector, including power generation and infrastructure development, and cover a range of projects including power plants, petrochemical and chemical facilities, and biofuels. Based upon the results of the FS, the Grantee will establish the Egyptian Biodigesters Company ("EBC") to be the special project entity responsible for implementing the full biodigesters project. In addition, the American University in Cairo (AUC) has agreed to support the project by providing one of the sites for a biodigester unit. AUC is fully supportive of this project and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EAE that confirms its commitment to the project. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $283,000 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission/desk study report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/rfpform.asp Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 4:00 PM (Local Time), October 17, 2011 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
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