Expression of Interest for Hiring a Consulting Firm for Transaction Advisor to Support the Government of Rwanda in Developing and Implementing a Solar Park Auction 3.0 CONSULTANTS SCOPE OF SERVICES The Consultant will have access to all documents prepared for the auction development ahead of, or during, its engagement, as the documents become available, namely: VRE integration study including location study (available site selection report) and grid study models and reports. Technical site studies include not limited to topographic survey, hydrological study, seismic conditions and geotechnical investigations. E&S studies (for Aquatic Ecosystems, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Land and Water Use and Climate and Emissions) focusing on loss of biodiversity of forests or habitats, Wildlife disturbance Noise, access roads, and human activity may disrupt fauna; Submergence of land for Forests, agricultural lands, Greenhouse gas emissions for from submerged biomass (methane and CO) and Microclimate effects, the physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural environments of the proposed project scope, Resettlement and Livelihoods, Indigenous and Vulnerable Groups, Public Health and Safety and Community Engagement, Displacement of communities due to reservoir or infrastructure footprint, Loss of livelihoods as impacts on agriculture, fishing, or access to land and water, Compensation and rehabilitation for Fair resettlement planning with community input, Cultural impacts for Loss of sacred or heritage sites, Consent and participation for Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) where applicable, Vector-borne diseases for Stagnant reservoirs may promote malaria, Stakeholder consultation for Early and ongoing engagement improves acceptance and Benefit-sharing for Local development initiatives, jobs, infrastructure, or revenue sharing.) Legal memo, including: legal, regulatory, and institutional gap analysis for conducting a Solar PV auction in Rwanda, proposal on institutional arrangements for conducting an auction, and summary of the applicable regulations, guidelines and required permits relevant for attaining land and resettling of affected parties, if applicable. Legal and Institutional Framework for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and mitigating social risks, Regulatory compliance for Adherence to national and international environmental/social standards (World Bank, IFC) The scope of work is divided into two Phases: Phase 1 (5 Months): preparation of tender documentation and contractual agreements, development of the government support mechanisms. Phase 2 (4Months): launching of the tender, until award. It is expected that during Phase 2 some small changes in the documentation/risk allocation may happen based on feedback from the pre-qualified bidders. The Consultants under the present contract will be contracted for both phases. Some of the activities will be output based while others such as negotiation will be time based. The contract will reflect both types of payment approaches. Tender Link : https://jobs.newtimes.co.rw/
