REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Transmission Technical Training

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Urja Nepal Program

Transmission Technical Training

Background

The USAID Urja Nepal Program (Urja Nepal) is supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development and implemented by Deloitte Consulting LLP. Urja Nepal aims to create a financially viable electricity sector that provides affordable, reliable, and secure power and enables the entry of private sector investment into the Nepal market through following four objectives:

Objective 1: Utility Performance and Relevant Sector Policies Improved

Objective 2: Advanced Energy Systems Deployed

Objective 3: Increased Private Sector Engagement

Objective 4: Cross Border Electricity Trade between Nepal and its Neighbors Advanced

Scope of Work:

The Scope of Work involves technical training on the Civil Design associated with transmission lines. 

Urja Nepal is seeking to engage an experienced trainer or consultancy service to deliver a specialized technical training program on the Foundation Design of Transmission Lines. The objective is to enhance the technical proficiency of professionals in the planning, design, and implementation of transmission infrastructure. This training program will be provided to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).  

The primary objective of this training program is to enhance the technical proficiency of NEA professionals. The contractor will deliver (7) trainings, covering the principles of foundation design tailored to transmission line structures, addressing the following topics:

1. Selection of design loads.
2. Interpretation of soil parameters.
3. Understanding concrete, steel reinforcement, tower lattice steel, and connecting bolts.
4. Design calculation procedures.
5. Permissible values for materials.
6. Design detailing.
7. Design of isolated footings on various soil types.

Additional thoughts or refinements to the above may be proposed, so long as it addresses the NEA’s current and existing technical needs.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria:

Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following criteria.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Per the instructions below, please submit a technical and financial proposal with specific details on the goods and services on company letterhead via e-mail. The email should be sent to kbasyal@urja-nepal.com and klawati@urja-nepal.com. Include copies of your company’s VAT/PAN registration, tax clearance, and banking details. If the prospective vendor has any additional specifications, please note so in the technical proposal.

Please send in your proposal by January 28, 2025, before 5.00 pm.

Technical:

1. Submit a technical proposal no more than five (5) pages in length, including the approach, training methodology, 
2. Submit a corporate capabilities statement no more than one (1) page in length, highlighting relevant experience where possible.
3. Submit relevant trainer CVs, highlighting experience in PSS/E and training.

Budget:

Include a detailed budget, showcasing relevant cost buildup for any labor and materials. This will be a firm fixed price (FFP)-type award.

Other requirements:

• The bidder is expected to submit proposal in English language only.
• The proposal should clearly line out the role of respective resources according to their fields of expertise for carrying out project requirements.
• The bidder is expected to strictly adhere to the timelines proposed for the project completion. Any delay in any of the deliverable shall be reported and aligned with Urja Nepal in advance. 
• The deliverable must be acceptable to Urja Nepal.
• The different activities shall be documented in a professional manner to be shared with relevant stakeholders for information dissemination.
• The consultant/firm should at all times of the assignment possess the copyrights (licenses in the case of software packages) of the documents, pictures, technical papers, standards used in the study. All documents need to be treated with confidentiality. The bidder may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that uses an Urja-provided template.

Note: This document does not constitute a commitment on the part of Urja Nepal to fund any proposed project.