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Tender: Refurbishment of Olkaria I 45 MW plant by KenGen

Tender: Refurbishment of Olkaria I 45 MW plant by KenGen Olkaria I, Kenya
Alexander Richter 30 Apr 2015

KenGen has released a request for an EOI for the redevelopment of Olkaria I geothermal power plant.

REQUEST FOR AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Eol) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF OLKARIA I GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT PROJECT: KGN-REG-05-2015

1.0 General Information

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is a limited liability company, registered under the Companies Act of the laws of Kenya. The Company was incorporated in 1954 with its core business being development, management and operation of power generation plants. KenGen is listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is owned 70% by the Government of Kenya, and 30 % by the public. Currently, the Company is the leading electric power producer in Kenya with an installed capacity of 1,564 MW comprising of comprising of Hydropower-820MW, Geofhermal-463MW, Thermal 256MW (Gas Turbine 63MW ana Medium Speed Diesel 194MW) and Wind 25.5MW.

The Geothermal capacity has been developed in phases that comprise 45MW capacity of Olkaria I power plant, 105 MW capacity of Olkaria II power plant, 140 MW capacity Olkaria I additional units power plant and 140MW capacity Olkaria IV Domes power plant.

1.1 The Olkaria Geothermal Field

The Greater Olkaria Geothermal area is located in the Rift Valley about 120 km from Nairobi, near Naivasha town. The field occupies an area of about 204KM2and the area currently under utilization is about 24KM2. KenGen has been granted the license by the Government of Kenya to develop the Olkaria field which has an estimated potential of about 1,200MW out of which 463MW is developed and operated by KenGen.The area is subdivided into several fields for ease of managing developments as shown in the table below.

Field Name     Power Station Units Capacity (MWe) Status Developer
East Olkaria 1 (i)    3xl5

(ii)   2 x 70

(i)    45 MWe existing

(ii)     140 MWe-commissioned in 2015

KenGen
NorthEast Olkaria II (i) 3 x 35 (i) 105MWe existing KenGen
Domes Olkaria IV 2×70 140 MWe-commissioned in 2014 KenGen

1.2  Objectives – The Olkaria I Geothermal Power plant Proposed Redevelopment Project

KenGen has completed the feasibility study for refurbishment of the existing 45MW Olkaria I power plant. The power plant was .commissioned between 1981 and 1985 and has been in operation since then.

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) now intends to undertake implementation of the redevelopment for the existing Olkaria I Geothermal power plant. The project will involve upgrading the existing 45MW power plant to 50.7MW. The following items will form part of the scope of redevelopment and will either be refurbished or replaced;

  1. Steamfield Mechanical items
  2. Steamfield Electrical/Controls
  3. Turbine, Governor, and Generator
  4. Condenser and NCG System
  5. Cooling Tower and Accessories
  6. Seal Pit Area Civil Works
  7. Plant Electrical and Switchyard
  8. Plant Auxiliary
  9. Plant Instrumentation and Controls
  10. Critical Spares

The Government of Kenya and KenGen are seeking financing from international funding institutions to finance the redevelopment of the Olkaria I geothermal power plant project.

KenGen, the Implementing Agency for the proposed project now invites interested and qualified Consultants to submit their Expression of Interest for the design and supervision of implementation of the redevelopment for Olkaria I Geothermal Power Project.

The Consultancy implementation period for the project is estimatedat 35 months and the consultant’s services are expected to commence around July 2015.

A suitable consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Standard Request For Proposals (RFP) 2007 edition for Selection of consultants issued by the Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) of the Government of Kenya, (www.ppoa.go.ke)

1.3 Minimum Requirements

  1. A track record of relevant experience in consulting services on geothermalPower plants;
  2. At least 10 years’ experience in the design and engineering of geothermal power Plants, associated steam gathering and HV Substation and transmissionsystems including supervision of implementation;

iii  At least one reference on which the firm successfully implemented Refurbishment /redevelopment and upgrading of a geothermal power plant of similar capacity, nature and scope in the last 10 years.

iv. In addition to the firm’s experience, a list of proposed professional staff and disciplines expected to take part in the project covering the full scope including overall project management.

1.4  The following documents to be submitted.

  1. Documents detailing that the firm fulfils the minimum requirements in 1.3 above;
  2. Certificate of incorporation (and any certificate change of name), certified by an authorized representative of the firm.
  3. Provide proof from a reputable law firm that the firm participating in this prequalification is not insolvent, in receivership, bankrupt or in the process of being wound up and is not the subject of legal proceedings relating to the foregoing. This is to demonstrate that the bidder has the legal capacity to enter into a Contract with KenGen.
  4. Provide confirmation that there does not exist any conflict, which would prevent the firm from contracting with kenGen.
  5. Provide confirmation that the firm is not debarred from participating in procurement under the laws of Kenya or other international jurisdictions
  6. Company profile which includes background, organization structure, the key management and technical team.
  7. Provide financial statements audited by a reputable firm for the last 3 years.

interested parties may request for Additional information or clarification up to five (5) days before the EOI submission date. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by registered mail, or electronic mail to;

Supply Chain Director,
Telephone + 254 20 3666900
Fax + 254 20 3666565
E-mail: pyego@kenqen.co.ke 

Cc:tenders@kengen.co.ke, imaina@kengen.co.ke, cmarete@kengen.co.ke. mnthiga@kengen.co.ke. rkorir@kengen.co.ke. tkwoba@kengen.co.ke

1.5 Eol Submission

Expressions of interest shall be submitted in one original and two copies to the address below, not later than 1400 Hrs on May 25, 2015.

Company Secretary/Legal Affairs Director,

Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited. 7th Floor, Stoma Plaza Phase III,

Kolobot Rood, Parklands,

P. 0. Box 47936, 00100

Nairobi,KENYA.

Tel: +254 20 3666708

The envelope will be clearly marked: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REDEVOLPMENT OF OLKARIA GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT PROJECT’ Do not open before 1400hrs on May 25, 2015

The documents will be opened on the same day in the presence of bidders prepentatives who choose to attend at 1430 hrs at the same building on 7th Floor, Executive Room. Only firms pre-qualified under this procedure will be invited to submit their proposal.

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR.

Source: Tenders Unlimited