Description
GAM has approached the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the “Bank” or the “EBRD”) with a request to assess the possibility of financing an energy efficient street lighting modernisation programme along the major street network under a Public Private Partnership (“PPP”) structure (the “Project”). The Project is expected to be structured based on an ESCO business model, likely in the form of a shared savings energy performance contract (“EPC”). Given the innovation and scalability of the Project, it will be carried out in a phased approach.
This Assignment will concentrate on Phase 1 of the Project, which includes the upgrading of around 25,000 light fixtures consisting of mostly 250W HPS lamps, and the implementation of associated operation, maintenance, and control systems. All light fixtures of Phase 1 are directly under GAM's control. The Project is envisaged to decrease the electricity consumption by up to 50 per cent, and subsequently lower the electricity costs of currently JOD 9 million per annum. In addition, GAM may implement solar panels as part of the system in certain areas.
Eligibility
Corporate services are required. The Consultant should be a firm or group of firms preferably with previous project experience related to ESCO business models, EPCs and street lighting projects as well as other municipal infrastructure PPP projects in the past five years, and should be well-versed in planning and regulatory approaches in the public infrastructure and energy sector. Additionally, the Consultant will have an excellent knowledge of the public infrastructure and energy industry internationally in the Middle East region, the legal framework in Jordan for infrastructure services, and an understanding of PPP, ESCO and EPC contracting and risk assessment for both the public and private sector.
Budget
Cost Estimate for the Assignment: EUR 400,000 (exclusive of VAT). Subject to availability of funding, the performance of the selected Consultant and the specific needs of the Client the Assignment may be extended beyond the current scope.
Deadline: 14 August 2015
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