Introduction: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms to develop a model for delivering a sustainable; affordable; and reliable heating and cooling system in Jordan using 5th Generation Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps (NGSHP) technology. This will entail conducting technical and economic feasibility studies and identifying viable sites for a demonstration project.

Background: Heating and cooling are critical components of global energy consumption; representing approximately half of the total final energy use. This sector surpasses both electricity and transport in terms of energy demand and is a significant contributor to energy-related CO2 emissions. The majority of heat production originates from fossil fuels; alongside a portion coming from unsustainable biomass sources. Despite a decline in the reliance on fossil fuels for heat generation; the sector remains a major concern for environmental sustainability.

Jordan has a complex energy landscape; characterized by a high dependency on imported fossil fuels; rising energy demands; and urgent need for decarbonization.5th Generation Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps (NGSHP) are innovative heating and cooling systems that use low-temperature ground loops shared among multiple buildings. Unlike earlier systems; they operate at ambient temperatures; reducing thermal losses and requiring minimal energy for temperature adjustments. Their efficiency lies in harnessing renewable thermal energy; decentralizing heating and cooling; and enabling simultaneous heating and cooling exchanges between buildings. This approach minimizes energy waste; cuts carbon emissions; and reduces operational costs.

Project Description: IFC is developing a project aimed at creating a model to deliver a sustainable; affordable and reliable heating and cooling system in Jordan using NGSHP for heating and cooling.

The project will be executed in phases; with Phase 1 focusing on the development of a work package that provides a feasibility analysis and identification of potential sites for the deployment of a utility-scale (3;000-30;000 housing/commercial units) NGSHP system in Jordan. This work package will be instrumental in advancing to the following projects phases which would entail the procurement of design engineering services and eventually construction services to deploy the network as well as in the pursuit of funding sources to support the continuation of this work.

The assignment is expected to have the following workstreams:

§  Workstream 1: Feasibility Analysis - The Consultant will assess the feasibility of deploying a NGSHP system within Jordan. The purpose of this workstream will be to identify the primary success factors (both from an economic and technical standpoint) for the deployment of the technology and to develop a set of screening criteria. These criteria should be used to inform site identification work. a) Technical feasibility will involve the review and analysis of the potential performance of a network of ground sourced heat pumps in Jordan .b) Economic / financial feasibility will involve analysis of the potential economics of NGSHP deployment in the country. Specifically; a review of the estimated installation costs for a district scale system that could serve on the order of 10;000-30;000 household equivalents.

§  Workstream 2: Site Identification - The Consultant will identify specific potential locations (region; city; and neighborhood) for the deployment of NGSHP systems in Jordan. These proposed locations should take in to account the previously determined success factors and screening criteria from Workstream 1. The intent of Workstream 2 is a more detailed analysis for specific areas in order to identify the best candidate for design work. Stakeholder outreach will also be a critical component of Workstream 2. Engagement with local commercial customers; municipalities; and local government will drive the identification of viable loop routes.

Qualification criteria: The selected Consultant should possess strong technical expertise and experience for undertaking high-level feasibility studies; GSHP performance analysis; energy market analysis and cost projections. Prior experience working on heat pump projects and district energy type systems is desirable. Consultants should also be able to provide past projects completed and references for similar projects to the outlined scope. International consultants or consultants located outside of Jordan should have a local partner and the details should be included in the Expression of Interest (EOI).

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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Assignment Title: Feasibility Assessment for Networked Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Heating & Cooling in Jordan

Assignment Countries:

• Jordan

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

Introduction: TheInternational Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking expressions of interest fromqualified consulting firms to develop a model for delivering a sustainable;affordable; and reliable heating and cooling system in Jordan using 5thGeneration Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps (NGSHP) technology. This willentail conducting technical and economic feasibility studies and identifyingviable sites for a demonstration project.

Background: Heating andcooling are critical components of global energy consumption; representingapproximately half of the total final energy use. This sector surpasses bothelectricity and transport in terms of energy demand and is a significantcontributor to energy-related CO2 emissions. The majority of heat productionoriginates from fossil fuels; alongside a portion coming from unsustainablebiomass sources. Despite a decline in the reliance on fossil fuels for heatgeneration; the sector remains a major concern for environmentalsustainability.

Jordan has a complex energylandscape; characterized by a high dependency on imported fossil fuels; risingenergy demands; and urgent need for decarbonization.5th Generation NetworkedGround Source Heat Pumps (NGSHP) are innovative heating and cooling systems thatuse low-temperature ground loops shared among multiple buildings. Unlikeearlier systems; they operate at ambient temperatures; reducing thermal lossesand requiring minimal energy for temperature adjustments. Their efficiency liesin harnessing renewable thermal energy; decentralizing heating and cooling; andenabling simultaneous heating and cooling exchanges between buildings. Thisapproach minimizes energy waste; cuts carbon emissions; and reduces operationalcosts.

Project Description: IFCis developing a project aimed at creating a model to deliver a sustainable;affordable and reliable heating and cooling system in Jordan using NGSHP forheating and cooling.

The project will be executed inphases; with Phase 1 focusing on the development of a work package thatprovides a feasibility analysis and identification of potential sites for thedeployment of a utility-scale (3;000-30;000 housing/commercial units) NGSHPsystem in Jordan. This work package will be instrumental in advancing to thefollowing projects phases which would entail the procurement of designengineering services and eventually construction services to deploy the networkas well as in the pursuit of funding sources to support the continuation ofthis work.

The assignment is expected to have the followingworkstreams:

§ Workstream 1: Feasibility Analysis - The Consultant will assessthe feasibility of deploying a NGSHP system within Jordan. The purpose of thisworkstream will be to identify the primary success factors (both from aneconomic and technical standpoint) for the deployment of the technology and todevelop a set of screening criteria. These criteria should be used to informsite identification work. a) Technical feasibility will involve the review andanalysis of the potential performance of a network of ground sourced heat pumpsin Jordan .b) Economic / financial feasibility will involve analysis of thepotential economics of NGSHP deployment in the country. Specifically; a reviewof the estimated installation costs for a district scale system that couldserve on the order of 10;000-30;000 household equivalents.

§ Workstream 2: Site Identification - The Consultant will identifyspecific potential locations (region; city; and neighborhood) for thedeployment of NGSHP systems in Jordan. These proposed locations should take into account the previously determined success factors and screening criteriafrom Workstream 1. The intent of Workstream 2 is a more detailed analysis forspecific areas in order to identify the best candidate for design work.Stakeholder outreach will also be a critical component of Workstream 2.Engagement with local commercial customers; municipalities; and localgovernment will drive the identification of viable loop routes.

Qualification criteria: Theselected Consultant should possess strong technical expertise and experiencefor undertaking high-level feasibility studies; GSHP performance analysis;energy market analysis and cost projections. Prior experience working on heatpump projects and district energy type systems is desirable. Consultants shouldalso be able to provide past projects completed and references for similarprojects to the outlined scope. International consultants or consultantslocated outside of Jordan should have a local partner and the details should beincluded in the Expression of Interest (EOI).

ELIGIBILITY

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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. 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.

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