Announcement Description

1. Background

1.1 About CAPRED

The Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia. It will focus on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three- year extension. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country's economic transition. These efforts aim to encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: i). Agriculture and Agro-processing, ii). Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development, and iii). Infrastructure Development; and three Cross-Cutting components comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.

1.2 Project background

In collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC), and Electricity du Cambodge (EDC), CAPRED has developed a capacity building program to enhance the capacity of relevant government officials on integration and management of Variable Renewable Energy - utility scale and rooftop solar.

The capacity building program is divided into 7 modules for integration and management of rooftop solar. A high-level contents of training program can be found in Appendix 1.

Bid Components

CAREER CATEGORY: Call for Proposals

LOCATION: Phnom Penh

RFP Number: RFP25-042

Project Name: Capacity building on rooftop solar integration - rooftop solar design and installation standards

Domain Name: Infrastructure

Assignment Duration: 4 months

2. Purpose

CAPRED seeks to engage a qualified company or a consortium to design and deliver training for two modules of the training program on rooftop solar integration and management:

• Rooftop solar installation standards: This module aims to equip trainees with the skills and knowledge to ensure that solar PV connection standards are met, including good practice in commissioning test/checklists.
• Rooftop solar design: This module aims to equip trainees with technical knowledge and skills to understand the design choices that are made when designing a rooftop solar PV scheme. This module will ensure that those with responsibility (including witness testing etc.) are equipped with the knowledge required.

More detailed information of the proposed contents of the two modules can be found in Appendix 1. The whole training program including the two modules above will be designed for participants from key Cambodian institutions listed in Table 1. The total number of training participants is estimated to be around 25.

3. Requirements

3.1 Key Tasks and Activities

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Bidder Eligibility

4. Qualifications or Specialized knowledge/experience required

This task requires multidisciplinary skillsets, expertise, and experience. The company or consortium should propose a team of qualified trainers with experience in the following areas:

• Education:
  • Master's degree or above in engineering (electrical, civil or closely related field), or bachelor's degree with extensive practical experience.
• Technical Competencies and Experience:
• Essential:
  • Experiences
  • Proven experience (minimum 5-10 years) working in rooftop solar projects.
  • Proven experience in designing rooftop solar PV systems for residential, commercial, or industrial applications.
  • Familiarity with Cambodia's power development plan, principles for permitting the use of rooftop solar power, and grid infrastructure limitations are crucial.
  • Experience in integrating climate change considerations and GEDSI into rooftop solar projects. This should include expertise in rooftop solar integration, along with the ability to design and deliver training programs on these topics.
  • Proven experience in training large groups in the power industry.
• Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of solar PV technology including system design principles, and operation.
  • Familiarity with rooftop solar system design considerations, including roof types, and shading analysis.
  • Capable of using industry software to assess solar PV yields.
  • Understanding of relevant government policies, incentives, and regulations for solar energy in Cambodia.
  • Understand the logic and rationale in Cambodia's "Principles for Permitting the Use of Rooftop Solar Power in Cambodia" and how to implement the process illustrated in the principles.
• Communication Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively deliver technical information to a diverse audience.
  • Ability to tailor the training content to the specific needs and experience level of participants.
  • Ability to facilitate interactive workshops and discussions.
• Desirable:
  • Understanding and respecting Cambodian cultural norms and communication styles is important to create a comfortable and engaging learning environment.
  • Possess experience working with Cambodian government institutions.
  • Strong project management skills for organizing and delivering training programs.
• Other Competencies:
  • Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards.
  • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Treat all people fairly without favoritism.
  • Fulfil obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
  • Strictly comply with DFAT Child Protection Code of Conduct and policy (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy.pdf)

Submission Requirements

5. Evaluation

CAPRED will use an objective and reliable process to evaluate each application. The applications will be evaluated on the following criteria (in no particular order):

1. Compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP).
2. Understanding of and ability to meet the requirements and deadlines as specified.
3. Supplier expertise and experience with delivery of similar projects.
4. Expertise of individuals and overall team nominated to deliver the services. CAPRED reserves the right to reject any individual being proposed and to ask the supplier to provide an alternative.
5. Past performance relevant to this RFP (as determined by referee checks).
6. Relevant examples of previous work.
7. Proposed fee charged for the services.

Note: While price is a factor, it is more important that the applicant can demonstrate value for money. CAPRED reserves the right to contract more than one supplier for these services and may actively seek to contract more than one supplier to ensure supply of technical services. CAPRED reserves the right to vary the contract terms, and to exercise the option period at its sole discretion.

Due Diligence checks will be conducted on the organisation/s and individuals nominated in the RFP prior to awarding contract/s.

6. How to Apply

The proposals including the Technical and Financial Response Form must be submitted no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), 28 March 2025 by email provided in the contact details with "Rooftop Solar Capacity-Building Program- RFP" in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more details on the scope of work. Please send to email with "Rooftop Solar Capacity-Building Program- Enquiry " in the subject line.

The program will host a Q&A session for interested bidders on Tuesday, 11th March 2025. Interested bidders can register to join the session via email by Monday, 10th March 2025.

ATTACHMENT

RFP24-042 Financial Response Form - Solar Rooftop Integration

RFP25-042- Apendix 1 Proposed Training Modules for Integration and Management

WRFP25-042-Technical Response Form - Solar Rooftop Integration