Information Sharing and Riparian DiscussionsAlmaty, Kazakhstan

May 17-19, 2011

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Assessment Studies for the Proposed Rogun Hydropower and Regional Reservoir Project

(Rogun HPP) 

Introduction of Introduction of

ConsultantsConsultants

Assessment StudiesFor the Proposed Rogun HPP

The presentation covers key aspects of the process for engagement of consultants for the two studies:

Techno-Economic Assessment Study (TEAS)

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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

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Approach of the Assessment Studies

The two studies will together cover all aspects of assessing the proposed project

The two studies are being conducted separately

Linked together in terms of key topics and deliverables e.g., downstream environmental and social impacts of different reservoir filling and operations

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Selection Process International Competitive Bidding

Key Steps

Expression of Interest from international firms Short listing of Consultants – TEAS & ESIA Issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Shortlisted Firms Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit Submission of Proposals Evaluation of Proposals by Government Committee

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Selection Process (Contd.)

Recommendations to the World Bank by Barki Tajik

Review by the World Bank

Proposals of firms

Evaluation Reports

Issuance of No Objection by the World Bank to

Technical Evaluation Reports

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Selection Process (Contd.)

Contract Negotiations between Barki Tajik and Selected

Firm – World Bank Participation as Observer

No Objection by the World Bank to draft Contract

Contract Signature & Effectiveness

Mobilization of Consultant

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TEAS Consultant Selection - Summary

• RFP’s Issuance - April 3, 2010

• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010

• Bids received by Barki Tajik from 3 consortia in June 2010• WS Atkins International, SMEC (Australia) and Approach

(Tajikistan)

• Coyne et Bellier (France) ELC Electro consult (Italy) and IPA Energy & Water Consulting (UK)

• EDF (France), Fichtner (Germany) and Stucky (Switzerland)

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TEAS Consultant Selection – Summary (Contd.)

• Evaluation - All three firms were technically qualified.

• Consortium lead by Coyne et Bellier - Selected for negotiations based on highest score

• Contract Negotiations – Sept. 20-30, 2010 (World Bank participated as observers)

• Contract Signed - February 8, 2011

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Coyne et Bellier ConsortiumKey Strengths

Coyne et Bellier established in 1947 – a highly experienced and respected firm in the field of dams, hydro-electric and water resources

ELC Electro consult, a leading energy sector consultancy firm; additional support in hydraulics

IPA – Economic analysis and mathematical modellingRussian speaking specialists with experience in large

regional projectsStrong methodology and work plan

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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary

• RFP’s Issuance to shortlisted firms - April 3, 2010:Foster Wheeler /Battelle (USA) Golder Associates (UK) Ltd. Sterling International Group Inc. (USA) Poyry Energy LTD. (Switzerland)

• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010

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Selection of ESIA Consultant – Summary (Contd.)

• Only Poyry Switzerland submitted bid – June 10, 2010

• World Bank disagreed on technical qualification of Poyry’s proposal

• Rebid agreed by Barki Tajik- revised scope of the services / RFP and increased budget

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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.)

Rebid Revised bids issued to 4 short-listed firms on October 28,

2010Proposals received on Dec. 10 2010

Poyry Energy, SwitzerlandGolders Associates, UK

No objection issued to technical evaluation report - Only Poyry’s proposal was qualified

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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.)

Contract negotiations between Barki Tajik and Poyry (February 17 -20, 2011)

World Bank participated in contract negotiations as observerWorld Bank No objection to draft negotiated Contract – March

11, 2011Contract Signed and Effective – March 25 2011Kick off Meeting - April 4 2011

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Poyry Energy - Key Strengths

One of the major energy consulting and engineering companies with strong environmental and social capabilities

Experience in conducting ESIA in large HPPs

Significant regional experience

A strong team with an experienced Team Leader

A well defined methodology and work plan

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Way Forward

The two consultants are fully mobilized

The draft inception reports have been submitted

Timely completion of various activities needs effective coordination amongst:

Coyne et BellierPoyry Design Institute, MoscowGovernment (Barki Tajik and other bodies)

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