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Page 1 / 1Recruitment of a Environmental Safeguards Specialist for the LREEAP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CVs) ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST FOR LREEAP RE-ADVERTISEMENT Note to Applicants: This is a re-launch of the Request for Expressions of Interest (advert) that was published in the print media over the past two weeks, with an initial submission deadline of 27th November 2025. Applicants are hereby informed that this re-advertisement officially extents the submission deadline of applications to the date indicated below. Of utmost importance, the revised advertisement introduces modifications to the Qualifications & Experience section as outlined below. In light of the modifications, applicants who wish to submit updated applications to accommodate the modification are at liberty to do as such, while those who prefer to maintain their earlier submissions are equally welcome to do so. All applications received-whether newly submitted or previously submitted- shall be assessed adequately and fairly based on the requirements set forth in this revised advertisement. Name of Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Project ID: P166936 Position: Environmental Safeguards Specialist for LREEAP Project Implementation Unit Reporting to: Project Manager LREEAP Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP). The LREEAP demonstrates the GoL’s commitment to advance the electrification agenda and the implementation of the Lesotho Energy Policy 2015 – 2025 by supporting the provision of off-grid electricity services as well as grid electrification of economic zones to enhance job creation. The project aims to accelerate electricity access along two (2) dimensions: (i) grid extension to economic development zones in peri-urban areas, and (ii) the deployment of mini-grids to reach rural and remote communities. A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) established within the Ministry of Energy is responsible for the overall implementation of the LREEAP. Within the PIU, the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd is implementing Component 1 of the Project namely Grid Extension to Peri-urban Areas of Lesotho through a Technical Unit established as an implementation arm of the PIU. Component 1 of LREEAP finances the design, procurement of materials and construction of works required to electrify selected industrial and commercial loads in peri-urban areas of Lesotho, as well as providing connections to residential customers in adjacent areas. The environmental safeguards function under the LEC Technical Unit within the LREEAP shall be led by an Environmental Safeguards Specialist who shall be responsible for the overall implementation and providing guidance on all the environmental safeguards activities. The LREEAP is therefore in the process of recruiting a capable individual for this key position in the LEC Technical Unit. Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The key objective of this position is to ensure that environmental, health and safety aspects are adequately observed and addressed during the design and implementation of project activities. The selected consultant will be responsible for coordinating and leading in planning, technical supervision, compliance monitoring and analysis, and reporting implementation on environmental aspects of the project in line with environmental requirements of the Government of Lesotho and in conformance with the World Bank Operational Policies and international industry’s best practices. The assignment involves monitoring the implementation of the Environment and Social (E&S) documents, Environment Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), the Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Health and Safety Plans (H&S Plans) developed for the project, ensuring compliance with national legislation and reporting on all environmental and health and safety issues relating to the project. The main responsibilities of the Environmental Safeguards Specialist are as follows: • Provide necessary coordination and relevant input into the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and other safeguards documents deemed necessary during implementation; • Undertake regular field visits to project sites to assess environmental impacts and verify environmental monitoring information provided in the reports of contractors and implementing partners, including photo documentation as applicable; • Provide Environment and Social (E&S) oversight and support to the project in ensuring that the construction contractors prepare and implement the Contractors’ Environmental and Social Management Plans (CESMPs), Health and Safety plans (HSP) and related safeguard management plans prior to the commencement of project related activities; • Review, supervise and monitor progress of the contractors’ occupational health and safety plan and ensure that the health and safety of the general public and the contractors’ workforce are not compromised as a result of the programme; • Conduct environmental due diligence and impacts of projects and develop implementable environmental action plans for implementation; • Coordinating recruitment of environmental safeguards consultants, including drafting TORs, estimating budgets, providing assistance in shortlisting and evaluation firms/individuals consultants proposals/qualifications, negotiating, and preparing contracts; • Analyzing project implementation reports to ensure that all work is completed in full compliance with environmental and social standards under the Operational Policies (OPs); supervising contractors’ performance in handling specific environmental issues, such as Occupational Health and Safety, etc; • Provide coordination support to review environmental instruments and liaise with the World Bank for clearance. Review for quality environmental risk management instruments (e.g., ESMP) as per the ESCP that are prepared by consultants prior to being sent to the World Bank for clearance and provide inputs and edits as needed; • Build capacity of project teams and other stakeholders in identification and use of environmentally friendly practices including systematic implementation of environmental and social safeguards. • Coordinate closely with the project team, including the Social Safeguards Specialist, consultants, contractors, and implementing partners in planning, managing, monitoring and reporting environmental risks and performance in the project, and provide necessary technical assistance; • Support the Social Safeguards Specialist in the design and execution of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) with particular regard to environmental matters; • Undertake stakeholder engagement and awareness creation on all environmental matters related to the programme in line with the E&S documents; • Draft E&S documents as an when it is necessary; • Monitor, coordinate and produce periodic (monthly and quarterly) performance reports on environmental and social safeguards of the programme; • Any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. Qualifications and Experience Requirements 4.1 General Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences with at least seven (7) years’ experience in environmental field and relevant experience in managing complex teams and/or projects; conducting environmental impact assessments, reporting and monitoring OR A Master’s degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences with at least five (5) years’ experience in environmental field and relevant experience in managing complex teams and/or projects; conducting environmental impact assessments, reporting and monitoring. • Significant experience in the implementation of similar projects especially funded by the International Financial Institutions such as the World Bank; • Proven experience in operationalizing environmental and Environmental standards, Environmental safeguard policies of major donor agencies, in particular the World Bank’s Operational Policy OP4.01 on Environmental assessments; • Field experience highly desirable; • Skill in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; • Must possess a driving license with at least three (3) years driving experience in Lesotho terrain. 4.2 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Requirements In addition to the qualifications listed above, the candidate must meet the following Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) requirements: • Professional OHS Certification: Possession of recognized Occupational Health and Safety certifications such as NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), IOSH Managing Safely, SAMTRAC, or any other equivalent and accredited OHS qualification relevant in Lesotho and the SADC region. • Demonstrated OHS Experience: Proven experience in implementing, monitoring, and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety standards on infrastructure, construction, or energy sector projects. • Knowledge of National OHS Legislation: Strong understanding of Lesotho’s Occupational Safety and Health regulations, including compliance with relevant provisions of the Labour Act 2024 and related statutory instruments. • Competence in HSE Risk Management: Ability to prepare, review, and supervise implementation of OHS documentation such as Health and Safety Plans (HSPs), risk assessments, method statements, emergency preparedness plans, and contractor OHS performance reports. • Incident Investigation Skills: Experience in conducting workplace incident/accident investigations and recommending corrective and preventive measures. • Training and Capacity Building: Ability to deliver OHS training, toolbox talks, in
EPC Contractor for Upgrading of the Mini-grid (Construction of a new 1 MWp Photo…
Request for Bids Plant Design, Supply and Installation (Without Prequalification) Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Design Build Contractor for Upgradation of Mini-Grid with Solar PV / BESS with Associated Distribution Infrastructure and Rehabilitation of Small-Hydropower Plant plus one (1) year of Operation and Maintenance at Semonkong Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-478458-CW-RFB Issued on: 6th November, 2025 • The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for” Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Lesotho Electricity Company mini-grid at Semonkong”. • The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd (LEC or “Employer”) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Design Build Contractor for Upgradation of Mini-Grid with Solar PV / BESS with Associated Distribution Infrastructure and Rehabilitation of Small-Hydropower Plant plus one (1) year of Operation and Maintenance at Semonkong”. The works include but are not limited to: • Mini-grid architecture • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of a fully functioning mini-grid consisting of a Small Hydropower plant (210kW), a solar PV plant (1MWp), and a BESS (1MW/1.5MWh). The existing diesel generators shall also be integrated in the mini-grid. • Design, supply installation and commissioning of an appropriate SCADA and Energy Management System (EMS) for optimal operations of the Mini-Hydropower-solar-BESS-diesel mini-grid. • The EMS shall be locally operated and controlled and include all necessary components. This includes necessary Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS’) for critical components. • Small Hydropower • Remedial works to the main weir. • Implementation of riverbank protection works. • Decommissioning of existing intake equipment, including trashrack, intake sliding gate and sediment flushing gate. • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of new intake equipment. • Decommissioning of Surge Chamber trashrack and flushing valve. • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of new Surge Chamber equipment as listed above. • Decommissioning of penstock pipework. • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of new penstock pipework. • Decommissioning of existing 190 kW Francis type turbine generating unit, including all associated controls systems and associated electrical and mechanical auxiliaries. • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of new Small Hydro turbine generating unit(s) and associated electrical and mechanical auxiliaries, digital control systems and communication systems. • Design and implementation of necessary civil works and upgrades to accommodate the proposed generating equipment in the powerhouse. Remedial works to existing powerhouse. • Solar PV • Design and implementation of necessary civil works and upgrades to accommodate the proposed new equipment (access roads, solar PV power plant site, etc.). • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of a 1 MWp turnkey solar PV power plant including but not limited to solar PV modules, foundations, mounting structures, junction boxes, inverters, transformers, switchgear, all DC, AC and communication cabling, earthing systems, weather stations, SCADA, control room, fencing and grid connection. • BESS • Design, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of a turnkey BESS (minimum 1 MW / 1.5 MWh usable energy measured on the AC-side of the inverter) including but not limited to batteries, inverters, control systems, transformers, protections, cables, earthing systems, lightning protection, foundations, fencing and grid connection • Power Distribution • Prepare electrification survey for approval by the Project Manager • Design, supply and delivery of at least 100 new customer connections and related distribution infrastructure • Operation and Maintenance • One (1) year of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the mini-grid. • Provision of operation and maintenance manuals • Comprehensive training and hand-over to the Employer • Supply of five (5) years of spare parts. 3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 updated February 2025 (Sixth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the LREEAP LEC Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Mr. Leloko Mokhutsoane Project Coordinator (Acting) LREEAP email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL 6000.00 (Six Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be a direct deposit (EFT or cash deposit) into the below shown banking details. The reference for the payment shall be “LREEAP ENERGY TENDER”. After making the deposit into the account, bidders shall submit proof of payment (POP) to the office of Director Finance at the Ministry of Energy 2nd Floor, Africa House, Government Complex, Kingsway, Maseru to obtain a receipt which (the receipt) will then be sent to the below email address to obtain the bidding document by via email. The banking details are as follows: Account Holder: Central Bank of Lesotho Account Name: Main Revenue Epicor 10 Bank Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) Account Number: 0101403715016 BIC Code: CBLELSMXXX Address: Corner Airport and Moshoeshoe Roads, Maseru, Lesotho. Branch Code: 586611 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11th December, 2025 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 11th December, 2025 at 10H30. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 18th November, 2025 to be held at the Semonkong Urban Council Offices Boardroom, at Semonkong at 10H00. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 18th November, 2025 at 11H30 at the Semonkong LEC Office. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form provided in the bidding document. 8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. 9. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attention: Mr. Leloko Mokhutsoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite the New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Recruitment of Project Staff: Social Safeguards Specialist for the LREEAP LEC
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CVs) SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST FOR LREEAP Name of Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Project ID: P166936 Position: Social Safeguards Specialist for LREEAP Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Reporting to: Project Manager LREEAP Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP). The LREEAP demonstrates the GoL’s commitment to advance the electrification agenda and the implementation of the Lesotho Energy Policy 2015 – 2025 by supporting the provision of off-grid electricity services as well as grid electrification of economic zones to enhance job creation. The project aims to accelerate electricity access along two (2) dimensions: (i) grid extension to economic development zones in peri-urban areas, and (ii) the deployment of mini-grids to reach rural and remote communities. A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) established within the Ministry of Energy is responsible for the overall implementation of the LREEAP. Within the PIU, the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd is implementing Component 1 of the Project namely Grid Extension to Peri-urban Areas of Lesotho through a Technical Unit established as an implementation arm of the PIU. Component 1 of LREEAP finances the design, procurement of materials and construction of works required to electrify selected industrial and commercial loads in peri-urban areas of Lesotho, as well as providing connections to residential customers in adjacent areas. The social safeguards function under the LEC Technical Unit within the LREEAP shall be led by a Social Safeguards Specialist who shall be responsible for the overall implementation and providing guidance on all the social safeguards aspects. The LREEAP is therefore in the process of recruiting a capable individual for this key position in the LEC Technical Unit. Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The main objective of the position of Social Safeguards Specialist will be to manage all social safeguards aspects under the Project in adherence with good practices and governance, and in strict accordance with Project documents and specific safeguards documents including the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF); the relevant national legislation; as well as the social safeguard policies of major donor agencies, in particular the World Bank’s Operational Policy OP4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement. The main responsibilities of the Social Safeguards Specialist are as follows: • Develop terms of reference and scope services for social assessments and social management plans required to inform the project during preparation and implementation; • Oversee the management of all social programs under the Project. • Lead the development and review of social instruments such as Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs), checklists, guidelines and tools relevant to the implementation of environmental and social safeguards when need arises to ascertain quality of the product and the accuracy of data and presented facts; • Support staff and consultants with the identification of stakeholders, sources of baseline data and documentation relevant to the project; • Ensure that consultant’s technical proposals and contracts conform to the national and World Bank social standards and guidelines; • Coordinating the mainstreaming of social issues in project design and implementation in accordance with agreed safeguard instruments (Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Resettlement Policy Framework/Resettlement Action Plan (RPF/RAP); • Assess and guide the robustness of the consultation process required for the preparation and implementation of the resettlement action plans; • Supervise land acquisition and involuntary resettlement activities in sub-projects under implementation; • Provide technical input to the procurement planning and procurement processing for the works and construction and supervision consultancy services contracts to ensure that: (a) the social safeguards requirements are properly reflected in the procurement plan; (b)the social provision it in the bidding documents are complete; (c) The social safeguards provisions are comprehensively incorporated in the contract documents, and (d) participate in the evaluation of bids to assess the adequacy of the contractor's offers on social safeguards requirements • Oversee orientation and training to counterpart staff and agencies potentially involved in sub-projects under preparation to ensure that social guidance is fully understood; • Working closely with the Project’s Environmental Safeguards Specialist, establish, support and supervise the implementation of environmental and social safeguard processes based on, but not limited to, the findings of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and subsequent sub-project specific environmental management instruments such as Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), ensuring that adequate procedures are in place and proposed mitigation measures are implemented; • Facilitate the engagement of major stakeholders in the social and sustainable development decisions making, their access to and sharing of information for effective compliance with social safeguard measures in the context of intra and inter-generational equity; • Promoting and contributing substantively to analyses of strengthening social aspects such as gender, child protection, Gender-Based violence (GBV), Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA), HIV/AIDS, social inclusion, land acquisition and compensation under the project • Advise LEC and related Lesotho Government ministries on social impact related issues of the proposed sub-projects; • Assist in policy dialogue with counterpart ministries and agencies; • Manage labour and community grievance procedures (GRM) and stakeholder engagement under the Project; • Oversee all required impact and progress reporting; • Advising and/or participating on project teams in the design and implementation of operational mechanisms that take into account social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks of individual projects implemented by the Components; • 10. Undertake project site visits to assess and enforce compliance and make the necessary remedies; and • Undertake other related assignments as provided by the Project Manager Qualifications and Experience Requirements • Master’s Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Urban planning; Socio-economics, or other related discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience. Or Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Urban planning; Socio-economics, or other related discipline with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience. • A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in managing complex teams and/or projects; conducting socio-economic surveys; social assessments; public consultations and participation process; resettlement and compensation issues; other social development issues; • Proven experience in operationalizing environmental and social standards, social safeguard policies of major donor agencies, in particular the World Bank’s Operational Policy OP4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement; • Field experience highly desirable; • Computer Skill in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; • Specific experience with projects in Lesotho; Other Competencies: • Must speak Sesotho and English efficiently; • Team player with strong leadership abilities and experience in working with large teams of people from different background; • Ability to work independently with limited supervision; • Must have good interpersonal skills; • Skilled in organising and prioritising work schedule to meet deadlines; Recruitment Process and Contract Type The selection method shall follow the World Bank’s Individual Consultant selection method the procurement process shall be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers February 2025 (Sixth Edition). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. This is a time-based assignment. The incumbent shall be employed full time on the assignment at the Project’s office based in Maseru, Lesotho with frequent travel to other parts of the country. The assignment duration is 13 months and the envisages start date is no later than 1st January 2026. The incumbent shall be selected on the basis of their relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Candidates shall be considered if they meet minimum relevant requirements which shall be determined by the Client on the basis of the nature and complexity of the assignment, and assessed on the basis of academic background and relevant specific experience and, as appropriate, knowledge of local conditions such as national language, culture, administrative systems, and government organization. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours, local time. Submission of Expressions of Interest Interested candidates must submit their curriculum vitae with covering letter and certified copies of their educational certific
Contracts Management and Supervision Consultant for LREEAP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION CONSULTANT Name of Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Implementing Agency: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Assignment: Contracts Management and Supervision Consultant The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP). The LREEAP demonstrates the GoL’s commitment to advance the electrification agenda and the implementation of the Lesotho Energy Policy 2015 – 2025 by supporting the provision of off-grid electricity services as well as grid electrification of economic zones to enhance job creation. The project aims to accelerate electricity access along two (2) dimensions: (i) grid extension to economic development zones in peri-urban areas, and (ii) the deployment of mini-grids to reach rural and remote communities. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd is implementing Component 1 of the Project namely Grid Extension to Peri-urban Areas of Lesotho. This component finances the design, procurement of materials and construction of works required to electrify selected industrial and commercial loads in peri-urban areas of Lesotho, as well as providing connections to approximately 1400 residential customers in adjacent areas. To this end, one of the notable projects under this component is the ongoing Design and Construction of 33/11Kv Substation at Belo Industrial Area in the Butha-Buthe District and 33kV Line from Hlotse to Ha-Mopeli to the Substation. In pursuit of its mandate of successfully implementing projects in component 1, the LREEAP project is recruiting a capable Individual Consultant to undertake contracts management and supervision services of projects being implemented under this component including the Belo contract mentioned above. The consultant shall be engaged on a time-based type of contract and report directly to the Project Coordinator in charge of implementation of Component 1 and 2A of LREEAP. Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The consultant will assist LREEAP in planning, implementation and monitoring of contracts under Component 1 and 2A and facilitate the coordination with the LREEAP Project management team, the contractors, and other key actors defined in such contract agreements for the effective, efficient and economic completion of contracts. The following scope of the assignment entails the following: i. Assist LREEAP in formulating and preparing and entering into a complete and well-defined contract agreements, for new contracts. ii. Assist LREEAP and assure that the project or Contract Management Plan (CMP) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) is in place with objectively agreed key performance indicators (KPI) and assist LEC in monitoring same regularly. iii. The consultant reviews the existing Project or contracts management manual of the client, if available (or develop a simplified project management manual) and provide training to LEC staff in application of the manual. The project planning, implementation status and reporting is communicated together with necessary recommendations regularly (say quarterly). iv. Assist the client in contract implementation planning, implementation monitoring, review of deliverables, managing changes and monitor progress of contracts. v. Facilitate progress review meetings, technical dialogue between LREEAP, Contractor; and where applicable, Supervision Consultant, Dispute Board, Arbitrator et al with a view to achieve closure on divergent interpretation of contractual clauses and improved contract relations. Take minutes of such meetings and follow up on the implementation of actions agreed. vi. Provide approvals of contractor’s proposals/works; checking and certifying works progress against financial and against work programs and give first line decisions in consultation with project manager but acting independently from the Contractor, vii. Review and certify invoices submitted by the Contractor viii. Monitor the timeliness, cost, and quality of the contract against agreed parameters and prepare or verify contract progress reports and advice the client on any proactive actions required to better manage the contract for enhanced value for money, including for any value engineering possibilities. ix. The Consultant shall; facilitate communications and on behalf of Client, act as a focal person for contract administration issues that may accrue liabilities for Client. x. In case of any contractual claims and disputes that the Client may have with the Engineer or Contractor on any certification, determination, instruction, opinion or valuation the Consultant shall act on behalf of LREEAP and provide technical guidance for a first stage resolution so that matters are settled prior to their reference to Dispute Board/expert. xi. In case of a Notice of Dissatisfaction by the client on Engineer’s or contractor’s performance, the Consultant shall advise on the process of improvement of performance but will not take responsibility with contractual responsibilities. xii. The Consultant shall provide complete data mining, collation, collection, and representation support to Client for proceedings referred to Dispute Board or for arbitration proceedings, if needed. xiii. Represent/support Client during statutory and internal audits including audits and reviews by financiers. xiv. Provide specialist technical advice on abnormal aspects of the works which are not normally required/provided during the construction of similar facilities. xv. For services additional to those specified above, if specifically requested by the Client, provide, or take all reasonable steps to arrange for the provision of any of the service. xvi. Liaise with Environmental and Social Safeguards team in Monitoring and reporting on the contractor’s adherence to the provisions of the contract in relation to the Environmental and Social Management Plan and all applicable health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. xvii. Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports incorporating date engraved photographs and describing the progress achieved in the reporting period. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Civil/Construction/Electrical Engineering or related qualification with extensive contracts management experience. At least ten (10) years in managing complex and large value works contracts. At least five years of experience with demonstrative effectiveness, in providing technical support on contract administration issues on electricity projects of comparable scale and complexity will be required. Experience on donor funded projects that employ harmonized FIDIC Condition of Contracts or latest versions would be accorded more weightage. The incumbent should have extensive knowledge of national construction contracts rules and regulation. S/HE should be fluent in the language of communication defined in the Contracts (English) and shall have expert level professional experience in the interpretation of contractual documents and provisions. Recruitment Process and Contract Type The selection method shall follow the World Bank’s Individual Consultant selection method the procurement process shall be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 (Fifth Edition). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. This is a time-based assignment. The consultant shall work with the Client’s project team based in Maseru, Lesotho. The assignment duration is 24 months. The incumbent shall be selected on the basis of their relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Candidates shall be considered if they meet minimum relevant requirements which shall be determined by the Client on the basis of the nature and complexity of the assignment, and assessed on the basis of academic background and relevant specific experience and, as appropriate, knowledge of local conditions such as national language, culture, administrative systems, and government organization. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours, local time. Submission Interested candidates must submit their expressions of interest with certified copies of their educational certificates in a single PDF format to the email addresses mentioned below on or before 30th September, 2024 at 17H00. The subject of the email must be “Expression of Interest – Contracts Manager”. Hand delivered expressions of interest shall not be accepted. Email addresses for submission and clarification requests: Attention: The Project Manager, LREEAP LEC 120 Lancers Street, Maseru West Emails: [email protected] Cc [email protected]
Contractor for Electrification of villages at Mosalemane
Request for Bids Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages at MOSALEMANE Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-432943-CW-RFB Issued on: 17th June 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages at Mosalemane in the Berea District. 2. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Mosalemane: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kV electrical distribution line. • Installation of 11/400 or 33/400 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kv (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of LSL1000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the bank account shown below. The proof of payment (POP) must be sent to the address below in scanned PDF format and the Bidding document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 23rd July, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 23rd July, 2024 at 10H30. A pre-bid meeting shall not be conducted. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on 3rd July, 2024. Interested bidders shall assemble at corner Ha-Makhoroana Bus Stop on the aforementioned date at 10H00, then proceed to site. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document. 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Recruitment of Project Staff: Community Participation Liaison Officer (CPLO) for…
REQUEST FOR CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) POSITION: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION LIAISON OFFICER (CPLO) Name of Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Implementing Agency: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Position: Community Participation Liaison Officer (CPLO) Reports to: Social Safeguards Specialist LREEAP LEC Duration: Eighteen (18) Months The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP). The project aims to accelerate electricity access along two (2) dimensions: (i) grid extension to economic development zones in peri-urban areas, and (ii) the deployment of mini-grids to reach rural and remote communities. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd is implementing Components 1 and Sub-component 2a of LREEAP respectively named Grid Extension to Peri-urban Areas of Lesotho and Rehabilitation and Upgrading of LEC Mini-grid at Semonkong. In accordance with the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) of the LREEAP, the first port of entry is the setting up of a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) for all sub-projects at community level. The GRCs will comprise of representatives of stakeholders affected. A functional GRC will make use of existing local grievance redress processes available in the community. The committees should be able to address local community concerns together with a community participation liaison officer (CPLO). The LREEAP is now recruiting a Project’s CPLO to engage with the GRC and the community at large by undertaking the roles and responsibilities mentioned hereunder. The CPLO will play a critical role in ensuring citizens’ engagement and accessible (including vulnerable groups) consultations at the local level in all project activities in order to manage grievances of specific projects, and provide feedback and regular updates to the Project. Objectives and Scope of Services of the CPLO The CPLO shall act as the first point of contact for the LREEAP by identifying social and environmental issues affecting the community as a result of implementation of LREEAP sub-projects. Reporting to the LREEAP LEC’s Social Safeguards Specialist, the incumbent shall implement the stakeholder engagement activities and provide the required support in terms of environmental and social aspects of the LREEAP sub-projects. The scope of Consultant’s responsibilities is as follows: • Engage with and foster community relationships, partnerships, groups and networks; with the Project • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships between the project and the communities in the areas where the works are being undertaken, including local chiefs, religious leaders, community change agents, Civil Society including Non- Governmental Organization (NGO’s), Community Based Organizations (CBOS), private sector agencies and other service providers with the aim to fostering good relations between all stakeholders; • Assist in ensuring that families and communities in the project area are aware of the project through delivering presentations, organizing forums for dialogue, information exchange and dissemination; • Liaise with local community groups, relevant stakeholders to facilitate community linkages with LREEAP; • Disclose all site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and all other project documents and information which are subject to public consumption; • Facilitate trainings and meetings for stakeholders on any environmental and social issues. • Create awareness on the existence of the LREEAP sub project and Grievance Redress Mechanism; • Oversee implementation and operation of the Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) for specific projects; • Register grievances/complaints in the Grievance Log Book; • Assist the LREEAP in responding back to the beneficiary’s queries/complaints lodged, giving their status and/or their outcome if they had been resolved; • Receive community and stakeholders’ complaints and concerns and record them in a database; and update complainant’s information in the database regularly; Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in the Social sciences field or relevant qualification; • Two (2) years’ relevant experience in working with international donor funded projects working with communities especially in Lesotho; • Familiarity with potential conflict issues at the community level; • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders and beneficiaries; • Excellent oral and written fluency in Sesotho and English; • Superior organizational and time management skills; • Demonstrable ability to produce informative reports for the client • Must possess a driving license with at least 5 years driving experience in the remote Lesotho terrain. Recruitment Process and Contract Type The selection method shall follow the World Bank’s Individual Consultant selection method the procurement process shall be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 (Fifth Edition). The incumbent shall be selected on the basis of their relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Candidates shall be considered if they meet minimum relevant requirements which shall be determined by the Client on the basis of the nature and complexity of the assignment, and assessed on the basis of academic background and relevant specific experience and, as appropriate, knowledge of local conditions such as national language, culture, administrative systems, and government organization. Submission Interested candidates must submit their applications consisting of a cover letter, detailed resume (CV) and certified copies of educational certificates in a single PDF format to the email addresses mentioned below on or before 12th August, 2024 at 17H00. The subject of the email address must be “Application – CPLO LREEAP LEC”. Hand delivered application shall not be accepted. Email addresses for submission and clarification requests: Attention: The Project Manager, LREEAP LEC 120 Lancers Street, Maseru West Emails: [email protected] Cc [email protected]
Electrification of Villages at Matsieng
Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages at Matsieng Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-429455-CW-RFB Issued on: 10th June 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages at Matsieng in the Maseru District. 2. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Matsieng: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kV electrical distribution line. • Installation of 11/400 or 33/400 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kv (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of LSL1000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the bank account shown below. The proof of payment (POP) must be sent to the address below in scanned PDF format and the Biddinge document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 7th August, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 7th August, 2024 at 10H30. A pre-bid meeting shall not be conducted. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on 2nd July, 2024. Interested bidders shall assemble at corner Main South One Road and Ha-Moruthane T-junction at 09H00. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document. 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Electrification of Villages at Moyeni
Request for Bids Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages at Moyeni Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-429448-CW-RFB Issued on: 7th June, 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages at Moyeni. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Moyeni: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kV electrical distribution line. • Installation of 11/400 or 33/400 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kv (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL1,000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the below banking details and sending of proof of payment (POP) into the below email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 18th July, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 18th July, 2024 at 10H30. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 24th June, 2024 at 09H30 at Fuleng Guest House in Quthing. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 24th June, 2024 at 11H30 and the point of assembly is Fuleng Guest House. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Electrification of Villages at Hololo
Request for Bids Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages at Hololo in the Butha-Butha District Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-429443-CW-RFB Issued on: 7th June, 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages at Hololo. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Hololo: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kV electrical distribution line. • Installation of 11/400 or 33/400 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kv (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL1,000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the below banking details and sending of proof of payment (POP) into the below email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 8th July, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 8th July, 2024 at 10H30. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 18th June, 2024 at 09H30 at Moroeroe Guest House in Butha Buthe. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 18th June, 2024 at 11H30 and the point of assembly is Moroeroe Guest House. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Contractor for Electrification of Belo villages in the Butha Buthe district
Request for Bids Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages at Belo Industrial Area in Butha-Buthe Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-401832-CW-RFB Issued on: 26th May, 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages at Belo Industrial Area in Butha-Buthe. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Belo Industrial Area: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kV electrical distribution line. • Installation of 11/400 or 33/400 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kv (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL1,000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the below banking details and sending of proof of payment (POP) into the below email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 27th June, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 27th June, 2024 at 10H30. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 13th June, 2024 at 09H30 at Moroeroe Guest House in Butha-Buthe. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 13th June, 2024 at 11H00 and the point of assembly is Moroeroe Guest House. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Contractor for Electrification of villages in Thabana-Morena
Request for Bids Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Electrification of villages in Thabana-Morena Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-427478-CW-RFB Issued on: 24th May, 2024 1.The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Electrification of villages in Thabana-Morena. 2. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following works at Thabana-Morena in the Mafeteng district: • Extension and Construction of 11/33kv electrical distribution line. • Installation of 33/11 kV or 33/0.4kV or 11/0.4 kV transformers. • Construction of 0.4kV (LV) lines. • Service connection to households. 3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (Fifth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL1,000.00 (One Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit or bank transfer into the below banking details and sending of proof of payment (POP) into the below email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. The banking details: Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 25th June, 2024 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 25th June, 2024 at 10H30. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 11th June, 2024 at 08H30 at Mafube Guest House in the Mafeteng District. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 11th June, 2024 at 11H30 at Thabana-Morena. 7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the relevant form provided in the bidding document 8. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Attn: Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Contractor for Upgrading of Substation at TiKoe Industrial Area from 20MVA to 40…
Request for Bids Plant Design, Supply and Installation (Without Prequalification) Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-423666-CW-RFB Issued on: 24th April, 2024 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. 2. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. The works comprise of: Design, supply, deliver, offloading, installation and commissioning of 2 x 20 MVA Power Transformers including: • Civil Works • Assess the current civil works infrastructure and propose rehabilitation procedure. • Decommissioning of existing 2 x 10 MVA Transformers and store them on the concrete slab. • Electrical Works • Modification of SCADA system to ensure full functionality. • Carry out all the necessary substation internal wiring or connections • Design, supply and installation of 11kV NECRT’s • Testing and Commissioning of all the newly installed equipment • Prepare As-built drawings, manuals and hand-over to LEC 3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 updated November 2020 (Fourth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL500.00 (Five Hundred Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit into the below shown banking details and sending proof of payment to the email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 23rd May, 2024 at 08H30. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 23rd May, 2024 at 09H00. Bidders are notified that there will be a pre-bid meeting on 3rd May, 2024 at 09H00 to be held at the below shown address. A site visit to the Project site shall be convened on the same day; 3rd May, 2024 at 11H30 at the Tikoe Substation in the Tikoe Industrial Area, Maseru. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form provided in the bidding document. 8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. 9. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite the New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. mokheseng
Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA.
Request for Bids Plant, Design, Supply and Installation (Without Prequalification) Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd Project: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Contract title: Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. Country: Lesotho Credit No.: 6532-LS RFB No: LS-LEC-340836-CW-RFB Issued on: 4th May, 2023 1. The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. 2. The Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Upgrading of Substation at Tikoe Industrial Area in Maseru, from 20MVA to 40MVA. The works comprise of: Design, supply, deliver, offloading, installation and commissioning of 2 x 20 MVA Power Transformers including: • Civil Works • Assess the current civil works infrastructure and propose rehabilitation procedure. • Decommissioning of existing 2 x 10 MVA Transformers and store them on the concrete slab. • Electrical Works • Modification of SCADA system to ensure full functionality. • Carry out all the necessary substation internal wiring or connections • Design, supply and installation of 11kV NECRT’s • Testing and Commissioning of all the newly installed equipment • Prepare As-built drawings, manuals and hand-over to LEC 3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 updated November 2020 (Fourth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd, Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane, Project Manager LREEAP LEC email: [email protected] Cc [email protected] and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08H00 to 1700 hours at the address given below. 5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of LSL3,000.00 (Three Thousand Lesotho Loti). The method of payment will be direct deposit into the below shown banking details and sending proof of payment to the email address shown below. The document will be sent by email. Account Holder: SREP Grant (TF-1681) Lesotho Electricity Company Bank: Nedbank Account Number: 11990115232 Branch Code: 390161 6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 13th June, 2023 at 10H00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 13th June, 2023 at 10H30. 7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration using the form provided in the bidding document. 8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. 9. The address referred to above is: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) LEC Mr. Mokheseng Mokuoane 120 Lancers Road, Opposite New State House, Maseru West, Lesotho Email: [email protected] Cc. [email protected]
Feasibility Study, Procurement of EPC Contractor, and Project Management & Super…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Lesotho NAME OF PROJECT: Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Implementing Agency: Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) PROJECT ID: P166936 ASSIGNMENT OF TITLE: Feasibility Study for Upgrading of Mini-grid in Semonkong (Construction of a new Photovoltaic (PV) solar plant, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Expansion of Grid) and Rehabilitation of the Mini-hydro Power Plant. Reference No. LS-LEC-340848-CS-QCBS The Government of Lesotho has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the following two phases: PHASE 1 • Undertake a feasibility study for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the mini-grid in Semonkong ii) Refine Project Scope iii) Carry out Preliminary Designs iv) Undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the rehabilitation and upgrade of the mini grid in Semonkong to assess environmental and social risks and impacts throughout the project life cycle based on the terms of reference in Annex 1. v) Support the Client in the procurement of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. PHASE 2 vi) Provide Project Management & Supervision services for the construction works vii) Facilitate handover of the project to LEC when complete. The assignment will be implemented over a period of 24 months and is expected to commence in September 2023. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.lec.co.ls or can be obtained at the email address given below. The Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) Evidence of registration of the firm in the home country, (ii) Firm’s core business alignment with the assignment, (iii) Firm’s institutional (technical and managerial) capacity, (iv) Similarity, value and nature of assignments successfully completed within the past ten (10) years and (v) International and regional (sub-Saharan Africa) experience. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 updated November 2020 (Fourth Edition) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours, local time Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below mail by 1st May, 2023 at 1200 Hours, local time. Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project (LREEAP) Attn: Project Manager LREEAP LEC 20 Lancers Road, Maseru, Lesotho Email for submission of Expressions of Interest and for clarification requests: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]