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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Water assessment for the production of green hydrogen
Assignment Countries:
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Request for Expression of Interest –
Water Assessment for Green Hydrogen Hub
The IBRD is preparing a lending operation that will
facilitate the production of green hydrogen (GH) within the hydrogen hub in the
Complex of Pecém (Ceará).
The lending operation is focused on
enabling shared infrastructure to lower the production cost to enable green
hydrogen to become an economically viable pathway to decarbonize hard-to-abate
sectors, both locally and internationally.
As a shared resource, water has
multiple user groups, but is also essential in the production process of green
hydrogen when produced via electrolyzers. Ensuring the supply of water is
reliable, cost effective and of the desired quality is a key consideration for
potential GH producers, whilst also not impacting adversely on other user
groups.
Given that Ceará is a semi-arid
region and is expected to incur longer and drier periods due to climate change,
the IBRD is seeking a consultancy or consortium to assess potential business
models for the long-term supply of water to the Complex of Pecém via (1)
re-used water, and (2) desalination, for the production of GH and the wider
water needs of the Complex.
Beyond identifying business models,
including a preferred option, the assessment should consider a techno-economic
analysis of water supply via (1) re-used water, and (2) desalination, in
addition to assessing the environmental and social impacts, as well as
considering applicable regulations and water management guidelines.
The consultancy/consortium is required to submit a proposal
of no more than 15 pages (in English) summarizing their suitability
to perform the assessment noted above.
The proposal should include but is not limited to: (1) key
personnel and experience, (2) examples of similar business model assessments
completed, (3) demonstrate an understanding of the application of water in the
production of GH, and (4) experience of operating within the Brazilian water sector.
Fluency in both English and Portuguese is essential.
A short-list will be compiled from the expressions of
interest (EOIs) received, with those short-listed being invited to participate
in the request for proposal, at which time a more detailed terms of reference
will be provided.
Please note, feedback will not be provided for unsuccessful
EOIs.
Should you have any issues in submitting the EOI, please
submit all questions through the portal, or alternatively contact corporate procurement
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FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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