SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Jordan - Smart Grid Upgrades to Jepco Network Feasibility Study
- Notice Date
- 6/1/2012
- 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
- 2012-21018A
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2012
- Point of Contact
- Anthony O'Tapi, Phone: 703-875-4357
- E-Mail Address
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aotapi@ustda.gov
(aotapi@ustda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- POC Anthony O'Tapi, 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: Eng. Hassan M. Abdullah Strategic Asset Manager Jordanian Electric Power Company Ltd. P.O. Box 618 Amman 11118 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Phone: +962 550 3600 Ext 250 or 511 Mobile: +962 79 5999 526 Fax: +962 06 5503 619 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 a smart grid system for the Jordanian Electric Power Company Ltd. (JEPCO) distribution network in Jordan. This Study is intended to enable JEPCO to improve operating efficiency, reduce losses, and cut costs through the use of smart grid technology. The Study is also designed to help JEPCO modernize its electrical grid and incorporate advanced technology in order to deliver a more efficient and reliable electrical supply to its customers. JEPCO is the largest of three electricity networks in Jordan. The other two electricity distribution companies are also pursuing smart grid upgrades with support from USTDA. JEPCO is a publically listed company established in 1938, serving approximately 970,000 customers over 23,800 kilometers of distribution lines. JEPCO operates in the greater Amman area. Historically, residential and commercial customers represented over 95% of JEPCO's clients but consumed only 55% of the electricity. Recently, JEPCO has experienced extraordinary growth in residential electricity consumption due to increased use of home appliances and a nation-wide electrification effort. The proposed project would improve JEPCO's electricity distribution network by installing a smart meter system, aiming at 5% smart meter penetration within the first three years of implementation. The Study will assess the most appropriate technologies and design a smart metering implementation plan for the proposed project. Areas to be directly assessed would include identifying the resources necessary for the system-wide smart metering implementation, including cost implications, availability of funding, and direct and indirect benefits of smart meter installations. As part of the Study, a new tariff structure will be developed that would allow energy savings for consumers and yield benefits for JEPCO in the areas of: billing, metering and collection efficiency gains, improved customer service, and reduced energy theft. The Study will evaluate appropriate technologies in the context of JEPCO's coverage area within Jordan. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $383,400 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The Grantee has agreed to a cash cost share of $42,600, resulting in a total project cost of $426,000. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and portions of a background 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 2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, on JULY 13, 2012, 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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