Call for Expression of
Interest
Request
of Individual Consultants
Inspection
and Document Review for 25 units of 1.5 kWp PV system in Schools and 30 units
of 220 Wp Energy Kiosks, in Sumba Island
About Hivos
Hivos is an
international organisation that seeks new solutions to persistent global
issues. With smart projects in the right places, we oppose discrimination,
inequality, abuse of power and the unsustainable use of our planet’s resources.
Our primary focus is achieving structural change. This is why we cooperate with
innovative businesses, citizens and their organisations. We share a dream with
them of sustainable economies and inclusive societies.
Background
In December 2015,
Hivos Southeast Asia signed a partnership
agreement with the Millennium Challenge Account-Indonesia (MCA-I) which allows Hivos Southeast Asia to rapidly scale up
renewable energy access and income
benefits by replicating the successful approaches and business models developed under our Sumba Iconic Island (SII).
The partnership agreement is working to
achieve two outcomes; improvement of rural livelihoods through utilization of renewable energy in rural communities;
and sustainable business models to create
market (energy market and energy appliances market) of off-grid RE technologies adopted.
Through this
partnership, a service provider was appointed by Hivos to install 25 units of
1-1,5 kWp PV system in schools (including charging stations) and 30 units of
220 Wp PV system in existing kiosks in Sumba Island.
As the project is
approaching the final closure, Hivos needs an independent party (consultant) to
validate data (technical report) submitted by project’s service provider with
the actual condition in the field.
Scope
of work
The consultants are expected to use Inspection
Guide for Photovoltaic Village Power (PVVP) System by EnDev2 Indonesia as
reference (please refer to: https://energypedia.info/
Component compliance
-
Documentation inspection including but not limited
to survey documents, installation plan, work order, and commissioning report.
This to serve the purpose of providing consistent, relevant and technical sound
across all document
-
Verify that the installations have been
carried out according to the precise specifications stipulated in the system
design
-
Comply with a range of national and
international standards
Performance verification
-
Assure overall quality, performance and
the system is operating safely and according to the relevant guidelines
-
Visual inspection on the field
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Including support structure, modules,
mounting, cabling and shadowing
-
Visual inspection of cabling to the
inverter
-
Visual inspection of the inverter and
connecting boxes, including location and mounting
-
Visual inspection of the safety system
and labeling, including lightning and overvoltage protection
-
Visual inspection of theft protection
Workmanship verification
Oversight civic quality to assess whether quality
of installation adheres to best practices, safety requirements and overall
installation sustainability
Photographs
Collecting
photographic evidence of the inspection on site is vital. Photographs confirm
the observations of the inspector and can also reveal issues that are not
recorded in the checklists and questionnaires.
Time
frame
The consultant(s) shall start the assignment on
early January 2018 and complete this activity by Week 3 of January 2018
(maximum of 25 days of work).
Consultant
Qualifications
The following are the selection criteria for the
consultant(s):
·
Solid experience and proven track record of
carrying out project inspections for PV Installations
·
Good understanding of Indonesia’s off-grid
renewable energy issues with proven background in evaluating community
development projects with in-depth knowledge of sustainable
development, accountability and project cycle management
·
Excellent reporting and communication skills to
perform inspection data
Expression of interest
The
expression of interest should also contain Financial Quotation. A financial
quotation should be submitted in USD with VAT. The financial quotation should
be based on all estimated costs of the assignment including:
- Consulting fees to be charged based on their level of effort (man-days) and based on last billing rate;
- All reimbursable costs considered to be necessary to complete the assignment including report preparation in English, stationery, communications and other costs including costs of travel and accommodation
Note:
Reimbursable costs will only be paid based on adequate documentation and
receipts being provided and where HIVOS expenditure rules have been
followed.
Submission date
Interested
candidates are requested to submit an electronic copy of their expression of
interest/ proposal to
to hr.sea@hivos.org not
later than 4 January 2018
(COB).
Please
put in email subject: TERANG_PV_Inspection_Name
of consultant
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