The Government of the Republic of Maldives, with financing from the World Bank, has released an invitation for bids for the installation of 10 MWp grid-tied floating solar photovoltaic systems in Addu City. This project is part of the Accelerating Renewable-Energy Integration & Sustainable Energy (ARISE) initiative, aimed at enhancing the country’s renewable energy capabilities.
The Ministry of Finance, representing the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy, is seeking bids for two specific lots under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOOT) basis. Lot 1 involves the installation of 2 MWp grid-tied floating solar PV systems in Maradhoo Harbor and Hulhumeedhoo Central Harbor. Lot 2 encompasses the installation of 8 MWp grid-tied floating solar PV systems in the Hithadhoo port area.
Bidding will be conducted through an international competitive procurement process using a Request for Proposals (RFP) as per the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. This Single Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure is open to all eligible bidders as described in the Procurement Regulations.
Interested bidders can register with the Ministry of Finance for the project from July 29, 2024, to October 24, 2024, between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM on all working days. Registration involves paying a non-refundable fee of MVR 1,500 or USD 100 through the Ban’deyri Pay online payment portal or via electronic transfer. Bidders must email their registration details, including name, address, contact information, and payment receipt, to the provided email addresses.
The complete set of bidding documents will be available for download on the Ministry of Finance website from July 29, 2024. A pre-bid meeting will be held online at 11:00 AM Maldives time on August 19, 2024, as detailed in the bidding documents. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of USD 40,000 for Lot 1 and USD 160,000 for Lot 2.
Clarifications regarding the project can be sought until 2:00 PM on September 9, 2024. Bids must be delivered to the specified address by 1:00 PM local time on October 29, 2024. Electronic bids will not be accepted, and late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives and must be properly sealed and labeled with the project name, bid opening date and time, and bidder’s name.
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