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TERMS OF REFERENCE
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
PETROLEUM CORPORATION OF JAMAICA’S
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
TOR # MEMPCJ201006037RE
Country:
Jamaica
Project Name:
Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project
Loan #: P112780
Title of Consulting Service:
Hydropower Feasibility Studies for Five (5) Selected Sites in Jamaica
PETROLEUM CORPORATION OF JAMAICA
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10
July 2011
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Table of Contents
1 BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................... 4
2 COUNTRY BACKGROUND ..................................................................................... 4
2.1 THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ........................................................................ 4
2.2 JAMAICA’S ECONOMY & POWER SECTOR .................................................... 6
2.3 THE COUNTRY’S ENERGY MIX ........................................................................ 6
2.4 CARBON EMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................... 8
2.5 JAMAICA’S HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ................. 8
3 SCOPE OF THE CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT................................................... 11
3.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 11
3.2 MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDIES 11
3.3 PHASE I: SCOPE OF THE CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT ............................. 13
3.4 PHASE II: SCOPE OF THE CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTI........................... 14
3.5 PHASE I KEY ACTIVITIES................................................................................ 15
3.6 PHASE II KEY ACTIVITIES .............................................................................. 17
4 CONSULTING TEAM ............................................................................................. 19
4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 19
4.2 INDICATIVE EXPERTISE REQUIRED ............................................................ 19
5 DURATION .................................................................................................................. 23
6 FACILITIES AND ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................. 23
7 DELIVERABLES ..................................................................................................... 24
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
CERE
GoJ
IBRD
IDPs
JPS
MEM
OUR
PCJ
PPP
RE
RFP
TA
TOR
WB
Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy
Government of Jamaica
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Development Partners
Jamaica Public Service
Ministry of Energy and Mining
Office of Utilities Regulation
Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica
Public Private Partnership
Renewable Energy
Request for Proposal
Technical Assistance
Terms of Reference
World Bank
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
For
Hydropower Feasibility Studies for Five (5) Selected Sites in Jamaica
1 BACKGROUND
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, the World Bank)
has committed support through the Jamaica’s Energy Security and Efficiency
Enhancement (ESEE) Project (“The Project”) (P112780) to:
Increase energy efficiency and security,
Contribute to reduced energy costs, and
Improve economic competitiveness.
The ESEE Project shall support the implementation of the National Energy Policy by:
a. Promoting private sector investment in the energy sector through updating the
regulatory framework, preparing investment decisions;
b. Increasing the contribution of renewable energies in electricity generation;
c. Improving energy efficiency in key areas;
d. Effecting diversification through the development of the gas strategy; and
e. Strengthening institutions and capacities in energy policy and strategy
formulation, investment planning and the implementation of sector regulations.
The Jamaica Energy Security and Efficiency Enhancement Project shall support the
completion of feasibility studies for small scale hydropower projects initially at five (5)
river sites islandwide.
2 COUNTRY BACKGROUND
2.1 THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is the implementing agency of the Ministry
of Energy and Mining (MEM) that is charged with the responsibility of managing the
country’s energy needs. Jamaica’s National Energy Policy (2009-2030) was adopted in
November 2009 to support Jamaica’s Long Term National Development Plan “Vision
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2030”. The National Energy Policy (2009 – 2030) promotes “(vi) an energy sector that is
environmentally sustainable, with significantly increased use of economically viable
renewable energy sources, while fully protecting the environment, as well as (viii) the
responsible and efficient use of this vital commodity”.
Jamaica’s National Energy Policy (2009 – 2030) has established a goal of 12.5%
renewable energy by 2015. The MEM is the focal point for the breakthrough of
renewable energies, with primary responsibility for policies, and regulations that will
impact Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Ministries and Agencies.
The PCJ is a statutory body created by the Petroleum Act of 1979. The Act was further
amended in 2005 based on the Extension of Function Order. The Petroleum Act gives
the PCJ the “exclusive rights to:
(a) Develop and manage petroleum resources either alone or in
association with third party contractors;
(b) Enter into agreement and arrangements (such as production sharing
agreements) with contractors to undertake the exploration,
development and management of petroleum resources;
(c) Either alone or in association with contractors, to acquire, construct
and operate refining or processing facilities, marketing facilities,
pipeline facilities, tankers, trucks and other facilities for storage or
distribution of petroleum or petroleum products; and
(d) Either alone or in association with contractors, to sell and otherwise
deal in petroleum and petroleum products.”
The Extension of Functions Order provides the PCJ with “the exclusive right to explore
and develop in addition to petroleum, all renewable and other energy resources existing
in Jamaica.” The PCJ established the Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy
(CERE) in November 2006 to ensure the diversification of Jamaica’s energy mix by
securing renewable energy investments.
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2.2 JAMAICA’S ECONOMY & POWER SECTOR
Jamaica is the largest English-speaking Caribbean island with a population of 2.82
million. The population density is 656 people per square mile, and the average annual
population growth rate is 0.7% per annum. The average life expectancy is 75 years old.
The poverty headcount ratio is about 10%.
Jamaica has an area of 10,990 square kilometres. The country’s per capita Gross National
Income is US$4,870 (FY 2010). The unemployment rate at June 2009 was 11.4%. In
February 2010, Jamaica and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signed a stand-by
facility agreement for US$1.27 billion to support structural reforms and dampen the
effects of the global economic recession on the economy.
Jamaica’s electricity sector is regulated by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). The
addition of generation services is subject to competition for capacity additions which are
greater than 15 MW. The transmission and distribution services are provided through a
monopoly license which is held by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Ltd. JPS
is 80% owned by Marubeni Caribbean Holdings Inc. with the GoJ owning most of the
remaining shares, and a small group of shareholder maintaining less than 1% stake.
Independent power producers including Wigton Wind Farm Ltd provide about 36% of
the island’s generating needs. The bauxite companies and sugar sector own selfgeneration
facilities. JPS serves about 590,000 customers and operates four power plants
and eight (8) hydropower schemes. The nation’s peak demand is about 840 MW.
2.3 THE COUNTRY’S ENERGY MIX
Jamaica’s energy mix remains dependent on the use of imported fossil/petroleum fuels
which account for 91% of the energy mix, while renewable resources account for 9%.
Table 1.0 below indicates the petroleum import levels over the past five years, and the
utilization by sector.
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Table 1. National Petroleum Consumption by Activity
History
Base
INPUTS 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Total Fuel Imports (M 27.33 29.16 29.09 27.80 22.10
BOE)
For Electricity 6.55 6.39 6.65 6.27 6.66
For Bauxite Industry 9.80 9.55 8.81 9.39 3.39
For Road and Rail 6.25 6.37 6.08 5.84 5.90
Transportation
Other (shipping, aviation 4.73 6.85 7.55 6.30 6.15
and other manufacturing)
Growth -- 6.7% -0.2% -4.4% -20.5%
Cost of Fuel Imports (M $1,397 $1,837 $2,007 $2,706 $1,350
US$)
Composite overall cost per $55.51 $59.77 $61.64 $97.34 $61.09
barrel of crude
Source: Ministry of Energy and Mining Oil Import Statistics 2009
Jamaica’s renewable energy sources include renewable fuels and renewable electricity.
Renewable fuels account for sixty seven percent (67%) of the total renewable energy
share. The draft biofuels policy is designed to address the legislative and regulatory
framework for this sector. The renewable electricity sector includes a mix of solar,
wind, biomass and hydropower sources. The draft Renewable Energy Policy and
Energy from Waste Policy are designed to address sustainable developments.
Table 2. Renewable Energy Inputs (in Barrels of Oil Equivalents)
Categories Sources 2005 2009
Hydropower generation JPS 105,104 86,789
Bagasse for factories & cogeneration SIRI, CERE 529,553 447,502
Solar energy generation APS, Isratech 9,618 27,714
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Wind energy generation WWFL & JPS 34,532 36,804
Fuel woods – includes local coal and
charcoal use
Biofuels Use for Transport
-Bioethanol & Biodiesel
MEM 1,001,000 1,058,000
Petrojam 0 204,437
TOTAL (Boe) 1,679,807 1,861,246
2.4 CARBON EMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
The increase in climate change events has been linked to the effects of fossil fuel driven
industrialization.
The rise in global temperatures, combined with severe weather
conditions, floods and droughts are forcing policy makers to consider reducing their
carbon footprints. The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) provides incentives to
countries that take steps to reduce their emission levels, under the guidelines of the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has
indicated that the impact of natural disasters on Jamaica over the past decade has resulted
in total damage estimates of about J$87,481 Million (US$994 Million), an annual average
of J$9,720 Million (US$110 Million). Most of these costs relate to hurricanes (e.g.
Charley, Ivan, Dennis, Emily, Wilma and Dean), while other costs relate to severe rain
storms and flooding.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining has drafted a Carbon Trading Policy which outlines
the framework for project development. The PCJ has initiated a hydropower programme
of activities for registration with the CDM Board, through the executing agency, MEM.
2.5 JAMAICA’S HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Jamaica has over one hundred (100) rivers, several of which are suitable for hydropower
development. The energy from eight existing hydropower generating run-of-the-river
plants, which are currently owned and operated by JPS, provides about 140,000 MWh of
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ase load energy to the national electricity grid, representing approximately 87,000
barrels of oil equivalent import savings. At US100 per barrel of oil, the estimated annual
oil import cost savings is US$ 8.7 million.
Hydropower currently accounts for about seventy percent (70%) of the total renewable
energy inputs to the electricity generated; or 3.3% of total grid connected electricity.
Other RE sources include: fuel woods, bagasse cogeneration in the sugar factories,
ethanol in gasoline (E10), wind and solar energy resources. Jamaica’s total installed
hydropower capacity is outlined in Table 3 below:
Table 3. Installed Hydropower Capacity in Jamaica
Location Year of Commission Capacity
(MW)
Upper White River 1945 3.8
Lower White River 1952 4.9
Roaring River 1949 3.8
Rio Bueno A 1949 2.5
Constant Spring 1989 0.8
Maggoty Falls* 1966 6.3
Rio Bueno 1989 1.1
Rams Horn ** 1988 0.6
Total 24.8
*To be rehabilitated and commissioned.
** Currently under review for rehabilitation- out of service
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Chart 1. Existing Hydropower Schemes Owned by JPS
In February 2003, JPS completed a comprehensive rehabilitation of its hydropower
plants, in partnership with the German Government through its development bank KfW
at a cost of US$27 million. In 2009 the Constant Spring hydropower plant was
rehabilitated and put back into service at a cost of US$1 million.
The PCJ has updated hydropower studies for Laughlands, Great River and Back Rio
Grande over the past two years (2008 – 2010) to indicate the energy and investment
potentials. The schemes have capacity potentials ranging from 1 MW to 8 MW. The
goal of PCJ’s hydropower development initiative is to stimulate productive uses of
hydroelectric power for poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and economic
growth. The objectives are to:
Mobilize investors with proven experience and financing capabilities,
Create local employment and development opportunities in rural communities,
Leverage the Clean Development Mechanism
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3 SCOPE OF THE CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT
3.1 GENERAL
The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) has decided to conduct hydropower feasibility
studies for five (5) additional rivers with a view to mobilizing private sector investments for
those projects which are deemed cost-effective. Run of the river hydropower schemes are
the favoured approach but other designs (including pumped water storage systems) may also
be considered.
The feasibility studies shall in particular assess the technical, social and environmental,
economic and financial factors.
A Consulting Firm shall be selected to carry out studies for the following five sites whose
general locations are shown in Chart 2:
Table 4. Feasibility Study Sites
River
Mahogany Vale
Negro
Rio Cobre
Martha Brae
Morgan’s
Parish
St. Thomas
St. Thomas
St. Catherine
Trelawny
Westmoreland
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Chart 2. Location of Installed, Proposed and Potential Hydro Power Sites in
Jamaica
The consulting firm shall be selected using quality and cost based selection criteria
following World Bank Procurement Guidelines.
3.2 MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDIES
The main objective of the hydropower feasibility studies is to ensure that technically,
environmentally, socially and financially viable hydropower developments may be
recommended for financing, private sector involvement and connection to the national grid.
For each site the Consultant will be expected to recommend the appropriate investment
(size, expected output, initial capital cost, interconnection to the grid, etc.), operational rules,
organizational structures, revenue requirements, government incentives as appropriate
,environmental and social management plans, to assess the economic and social benefits for
Jamaica, and to carry out a financial analysis from the operator’s perspective and to propose
measures to manage the various risks.
The feasibility study for each hydro site shall be carried out in two (2) phases.
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Phase I main objective is to inform decision makers about the key parameters of the
proposed project, including its initial capital cost, its technical, environmental and
social impacts, economic and financial viability, and about relevant issues. To
achieve this, the Consultant shall quickly conduct or update a pre-feasibility study by
using data gathered during preliminary site investigation and tests if required in
addition to other data from existing pre-feasibility/feasibility studies and historical
flow data. At the end of Phase I, the Consultant shall produce for each site a
prefeasibility report establishing the expected output, costs, technical, economic and
financial viability of each site or otherwise, the environmental and social impacts
and the implementation and operational risks.
In Phase II, the Consultant shall conduct a full scale feasibility study for each of the
sites that have been selected based on the conclusions of the Phase I prefeasibility
work. The full-scale feasibility studies shall include, but not exclusively: a detailed
description of the facility (civil works, mechanical and electrical installations,
interconnection requirements) and a description of the expected output (MWs,
MWh/year with base case and high and low scenarios), detailed cost estimates for
main component and for operation and maintenance of the facility; capital structure
and financing arrangements, construction and drawdown schedules; revenue
requirements, environmental and social impact assessment and corresponding
management plans; requirements for permits and licences; suggested organizational
arrangements, and risk analysis.
Capacity building is also a key component of the ESEE Project and the Consultant shall
develop and deliver activities which will enable knowledge transfer to PCJ’s CERE, MEM
and students of tertiary institutions in Jamaica.
3.3 PHASE I: SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANT ASSIGNMENT
During Phase I. and for each of the sites listed in Table 4, the Consultant shall carry out
the following assignment/tasks:
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Examine existing prefeasibility and feasibility studies and other data when
available (The documentation available at CERE’s Library or data room is
provided in Annex 1). Review the investments as previously proposed and revise
the proposed configuration to reflect one that would be competitive, given the
current electricity market and tariff structures.
Conduct preliminary site investigations including hydrological, topographical,
geological and geotechnical studies.
Develop preliminary layouts of hydraulic structures, electro-mechanical and
electrical equipment and do selection of the main project characteristics such as
installed capacity, energy production, capacity factor, etc.
Develop preliminary cost estimates based on major quantities and cost items.
Identify potential socio and environmental impacts, and proposed solutions.
Carry out/update the project economic and financial analysis at pre-feasibility
level.
Highlight the main risks facing the project, and possible mitigation measures.
This information will be included in the Consultant’s pre-feasibility report for each
site to be reviewed by PCJ, MEM and the World Bank.
3.4 PHASE II: SCOPE OF THE CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT
Following PCJ’s instruction to proceed with the feasibility study, the Consultant shall
carry out the following Phase II activities:
Continue site investigation works on the sites including major geotechnical
investigations.
Define all key structures and equipment in sufficient detail to obtain quantities for
all items contributing more than about 10% of the cost of structures and
equipment.
Provide a detailed initial cost estimate for: (i) the initial capital costs including
access roads, transmission interconnection(s) to the grid; (ii) the implementation
of the environmental and social management plans; and for (iii) the operations
and maintenance of the proposed facilities.
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Provide the base case estimate of the annual project output (firm and average
capacity and energy) over the project life/duration of the Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) , and higher and lower bounds.
Estimate the reduction of greenhouse gas reduction estimate throughout the life of
the project
Carry-out an-environmental and social impact assessment and a mitigation plans in
compliance with the ESEE Project Environmental Management Framework and the
Involuntary Resettlement Policy Framework, survey community interest groups
regarding their use of water use practices.
Carry out a project economic analysis (Jamaica’s perspective) and a financial
analysis (project owners’ perspective) including capital, operating and
maintenance costs and revenue streams required for cost recovery and return, and
financing plans. The analysis shall consider private sector arrangements for the
construction and/or operation of the hydropower scheme through concessions under
Design, Build, Operate and Own (DBOO). The Consultant shall recommend a
capital structure required to finance and implement the new hydro facility. Local
and overseas partnerships shall be considered.
Determine the best organizational and institutional arrangements for hydropower
management and ownership over the concession period.
.Provide knowledge transfer to PCJ and MEM Staff and tertiary students from the
University of the West Indies and the University of Technology as it relates to basic
small hydro power design, environmental considerations and basic financial
analyses.
3.5 PHASE I KEY ACTIVITIES
The following paragraphs highlight key activities and products expected from the
Consultant. It is however the responsibility of the consultant to define and carry out all
activities necessary to ensure quality and timely delivery of the studies.
Task 1 - A hydrological report shall be prepared based on previous hydrological
analyses and additional data relevant to the site shall be collected from the
relevant government agencies. Historical flow data obtained from previous studies
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and the relevant government agencies shall be verified by on-site measurements
over an agreed time period and via computer simulation modeling. These flow
data shall also be considered in the power computation and the design of
hydraulic structures. Flood flow, low flow and flow duration curve shall be
computed by using different hydrological models. Sediment samples from
riverbed shall be collected and mineralogical and particle size distribution
analyses shall be carried out to find the type and percentage of mineral content
and particle size distribution of the sediment. The quantity of sediment shall be
estimated on the basis of sediment sampling data, if available, or with indirect
methods. The expected maximum possible sediment particle that could be
transported by flood shall be recorded during the field visits. Each component of
the selected project alternative will be optimized under different flows.
Task 2 – Preliminary layouts of hydraulic structures, electro-mechanical and
electrical equipment shall be developed and the selection of the main project
characteristics such as installed capacity, energy production, capacity factor, etc
shall be made.
Task 3 - Energy computation (on a monthly basis) for optimum plant capacity
shall be carried out. All applicable deductions like environmental release of flow,
estimated outage, internal energy consumptions, transmission losses etc. shall be
deducted from the gross plant energy estimate. Annual energy sales shall be
calculated considering prevailing energy rates at the project area.
Task 4 - The major socio-environmental impacts of the hydropower development
during the construction and the exploitation phases shall be identified (following
the existing ESEE Environmental and Social Frameworks) and appropriate
mitigating measures shall be proposed.
Task 5 – A preliminary costing of the project shall be carried out based on major
quantities and cost items and a preliminary economic analysis and financial
analysis carried out to assess the economic and financial viability of the
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investment. The viability of the project shall be assessed based on criteria such as
NPV, IRR, ROI and annual net cash flows or any other suitable financial analysis.
3.6 PHASE II KEY ACTIVITIES
Once the economic and financial viability of a site has been ascertained through the prefeasibility
study and comments taken into account, and upon instruction from PCJ, the
following additional tasks shall be carried out by the Consultant and the feasibility report
will be prepared: The following paragraphs highlight key activities and products expected
from the Consultant. It is however the responsibility of the Consultant to design and carry
out all activities to ensure quality and timely delivery of the studies.
Task 1 – A more detailed geotechnical study, which shall include drilling,
sampling, laboratory testing and factual reports, shall be prepared to determine the
infrastructure requirements and related costs, based on the project layout. The
project components of the selected option shall be designed with a degree of
accuracy expected at feasibility stage reflecting the design concept and improving
the accuracy of the cost estimates. Hydraulic calculations and structural sizing
shall be carried out. Design methodologies and design criteria shall be set while
designing the project components. The components of the project shall also be
described and specified in general terms. Civil, hydro-mechanical,
electromechanical, mechanical, electrical components and other structures of the
project shall be developed. A construction schedule shall be prepared by
sequencing and scheduling of the project activities. Resources availability and
critical activities shall be taken into consideration while sequencing and
scheduling the project activities. Infrastructure requirements during construction
and operation shall be considered. Such infrastructure requirements and facilities
may include site camps, offices, access roads, construction quarters, construction
power, water supply and sanitation, communication, and transport.
Task 2 - Alternative functional layout designs shall be considered to identify the
most appropriate one. A schematic layout for each alternative shall be prepared
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and its technical and financial aspects compared and ranked. The most appropriate
alternative shall be selected for the design of the project components.
Topographical, financial, environmental, geo-technical and construction issues
shall be considered during the selection of the project layout. In addition, key
schematic drawings for all major components like headworks, water ways,
forebay, desilting basin, penstock, powerhouse, electromechanical equipment,
tailrace, powerhouse single line diagram, switchyard, transmission lines, project
layout in appropriate scale shall be prepared and delivered to the Client.
Task 3 – A socio-economic and environmental assessment during the construction
and the exploitation phases shall be carried out using the existing ESEE
Environmental and Social Frameworks. The physical, chemical, biological,
cultural and socio-economic environment of the project affected area will be
studied. This shall include a social and environmental management plan and a
plan to monitor the implementation of the mitigation measures. The project
structuring will take into account possible community and local municipal
government participation considering land rights allocation, local co-investment
and labor contribution. Community participation is considered a key issue in order
to incorporate local perception and sharing of costs and benefits for project
construction and for long-term operation and maintenance.
Task 4 – An Economic and Financial analysis shall be performed to determine:
(a) the economic benefits of the construction and operation of the project for
Jamaica; and (b) its financial soundness for the project sponsors/owners. The key
assumptions used for the economic and financial analysis will be clearly spelled
out (in particular the basis for the various unit costs) and justified. In addition, the
economic and the financial analysis shall include sensitivity analysis around the
key input parameters to assess the impact of key parameter variations on the
economic and financial viability of the project.
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Task 5- An overall implementation plan which identifies the key steps, decisions and
actions needed to implement the various recommendations of the study.
Task 6 – The Consultant shall allow for capacity building and transfer of knowledge
to PCJ, MEM staff and a group of 20 to 25 tertiary students from the University of
the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Technology (UTECH) by allowing
these personnel to shadow all aspects of their on-site or off sites activities so as to
build effective hydropower development know how in three areas: hydropower
scheme design, socio-environmental impact analysis and basic economic and
financial analysis. The Consultants is required to answer pertinent questions from
staff of the PCJ or MEM or from the tertiary students from UWI and UTECH: on
hydro power feasibility studies; hydropower design; socio-environmental impact
analysis and; hydropower project economic and financial analysis.
4 CONSULTING TEAM
4.1 GENERAL
The successful candidate for this consultancy hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”,
will be a firm. Bids from individuals will not be considered. The assigned Consultant
project team must possess expertise in mechanical, electrical, civil, structural,
hydropower, topographical and geotechnical engineering, environmental and social
impact assessments and management plans and in project economic and financial
analysis. The team should have a proven track record of conducting feasibility studies for
small hydropower projects.
The Consultant may contract local companies to carry out certain components of the
works, such as but not limited to geotechnical, and topographical work.
4.2 INDICATIVE LIST OF EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The following indicative list of experts is proposed: The consultant is fully responsible
for the selection of the expertise required to satisfactorily carry out the contractual
obligations.
1. Team Leader experienced in small hydros implemented by private sector sponsors
2. Hydrology Specialist
3. Civil/Structural and Hydraulic Expert
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4. Electro-mechanical Engineer
5. Environmental Specialist
6. Social Specialist
7. Economic and Financial Analyst (experienced in private sector investment)
The Consultant must possess the expertise and skills required to conduct topographical
studies, geotechnical analyses, socio-economic analyses, environmental analyses,
civil/structural analyses and design. The Consultant must possess the expertise and skills
to create, edit, format and update technical documents, in Standard English, in a concise
and clear manner.
Team Leader
Education:
The Team Leader shall have at least a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in an
engineering or related field.
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience working in the renewable energy sector, of which
at least 5 years spent in the field of hydropower energy.
Thorough knowledge of project management best practices related to small
hydropower feasibility studies.
Experience with private sector developers, preferably in the field of renewable
energy.
Hydrology Specialist
Education:
The Hydrology Specialist shall have at least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in
hydrology or related field.
Experience:
At least 6 years of experience working in the field of hydrology.
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices related to the analysis of
hydrological data and the development of hydrological models of flows.
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Documented experience in doing project work for feasibility studies for
hydropower plants.
Civil/Structural and Hydraulic Expert
Education:
The Civil/Structural and Hydraulic Expert shall have at least a Master’s Degree (or
equivalent) in hydropower, civil engineering or related field.
Experience:
At least 15 years of experience working in the renewable energy sector, of which
at least 10 years spent in the field of hydropower energy.
Thorough knowledge of best practices and technologies related to small
hydropower project design, construction and operation.
Documented experience in conducting small hydropower run of the river
feasibility studies.
Working experience in managing private sector projects in the field of electricity
generation from hydropower would be considered a strong asset.
Experience in conducting project work in Developing Countries would be an
asset.
Electro-mechanical Engineer
Education:
The Electro-mechanical Engineer shall have at least a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
in electrical, mechanical engineering or related field.
Experience:
At least 6 years of experience working in renewable energy sector, of which at
least 4 years spent in the field of hydropower energy.
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices related to design and installation
of mechanical and electrical equipment used in hydropower plants.
Documented experience in doing project work for feasibility studies for
hydropower plants.
Experience in conducting project work in Developing Countries would be an asset
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Environmental Specialist and Social Specialist
The Environmental Specialist and the Social Specialist shall have at least a Bachelor’s
Degree (or equivalent) in environmental science and in Social sciences or in related
fields.
Experience:
At least 6 years of relevant experience working in environmental and social
impact assessments preferably in renewable energy.
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices related to environmental and
social impact assessments and in the design and implementation of environmental
and social management plans and compensation mechanisms.
Documented experience in doing project work for feasibility studies for
hydropower plants.
Experience in conducting project work in Developing Countries would be an asset
Economic and Financial Analyst
Education:
The Economic and Financial Analyst shall have at least a Master’s Degree (or equivalent)
in Economics, Finance and business management or related field.
Experience:
At least 6 years of experience working in project economic evaluation, and in the
finance and business sectors, of which at least 4 years in the field of renewable
energy.
Thorough knowledge of finance and investment best practices related to the
development of small hydropower projects.
Documented experience in conducting economic and financial analyses for small
hydropower developments.
Experience in conducting project work in Developing Countries would be an
asset.
Project management work in Developing Countries would be an asset.
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5 DURATION
Phase I of this assignment shall be completed within four (4) months. The maximum
time allotted for the completion of all activities on all sites shall be eighteen (18) months.
6 FACILITIES AND ARRANGEMENTS
The PCJ shall provide temporary office space, inclusive of all necessary communications
facilities for two persons from the Consultant’s team at the PCJ Resource Centre at 36
Trafalgar Road in New Kingston for the duration of the contract. The PCJ’s project
coordination office is the Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy. The PCJ will
coordinate support from other Government agencies, such as the Ministry of Energy and
Mining, the Water Resources Authority (WRA), the National Environment and Planning
Agency (NEPA), the National Land Agency (NLA) and the tertiary institutions. The
assignment shall require travelling around the island. The PCJ will provide guides and
organise support from the Water Resources Authority for field work. Consultants are
expected to report to the Senior Research Officer – Renewable Electricity at PCJ’s Centre
of Excellence for Renewable Energy.
Consultants are expected to provide the requisite equipment for this assignment or to
contract local consultants, with the capability to support the team’s work, for example,
for topographical and geotechnical analyses. Consultants will be responsible for the cost
of local and international travel and accommodations, investigations and surveys, local
and international communications (i.e. telephone or fax) and costs associated with rental
or freight of equipment.
The Consultant shall have access to the PCJ’s Data room and Library containing the
relevant documentation and presentations on past reports, studies and initiatives (See
Annex 1). PDF copies of documents shall be emailed to the Consultant. PCJ shall
provide personnel to assist with local meeting arrangements.
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7 DELIVERABLES
The Consultant will submit to CERE, MEM and the World Bank the following reports
(hard copy and in electronic format) in English (including an executive summary):
Inception Report. The Inception Report shall be delivered one month after the
contract start date. The Inception report shall include a detailed work plan consistent
with the Consultant’s Contract and a description of issues and of possible solutions.
Quarterly Reports to be delivered by the first week of the fourth month after the
contract start date. The report shall include a description of all hydropower activities
and outcomes. The quarterly reports shall present progress so far, status of
deliverables, the work-plan for the next quarter, issues and proposals.
Draft Pre-Feasibility Report (for each site): Each report shall be produced and
delivered for review and discussion with CERE and other relevant stakeholders (incl.
MEM, World Bank, etc).
Final Pre-Feasibility Report (for each site): Each final report shall take into
account the Client’s and stakeholders’ comments. This shall include map(s),
hydropower designs, socio-environmental assessments, field work reports, etc.
Draft Feasibility Report (for each site): This report shall be produced and delivered
for review and discussion with the Client and relevant stakeholders (incl. MEM,
World Bank, etc).
Final Feasibility Report (for each site): This final report shall take into account the
Client’s and stakeholders’ comments. This shall include map(s), hydropower
designs, socio-environmental assessments and management plans, field work reports,
etc.
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ANNEX 1 DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE
Hydro Energy Projects
Morgan River
Plant Capacity
[MW]
2.3
(Limited information in library)
Potential River Plants briefly described in document
Title: Plan of Operation for the Minihydro Construction
Program, October 1986
Martha Brae River (Information Available)
4.8
Title: Mid and Western Jamaica Hydroelectric feasibility
Study
JPS Co Ltd, Motor Columbus and LAHMEYER International,
December 1978
Rio Cobre (Information Available)
1
Title: Small Scale Hydropower project. LAHMEYER
INTERNATIOAL, November 1985
Title: Rio Cobre Hydroelectric Project Updated Feasibility
Study. HARZA Engineering Company International, April 1995
Title: Mid and Western Jamaica Hydroelectric feasibility
Study
JPS Co Ltd, Motor Columbus and LAHMEYER International,
December 1978
Negro River (Information Available)
1
Title: Geology of the Yallahs and Negro River Intake Areas,
D.G. Poulton, 1983
Mahogany Vale* (Information Available)
50
* Not a complete study
Title: Report on Comparative Study of Water supply Projects
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for Kingston and Surrounding Area. Vol. II (Plates), The Water
Commission, Ministry of Public Utilities and Transport,
Government of Jamaica, July 1977
Hydro Potential
59.1 MW
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