EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INVESTING IN DIRECT USES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN MENENGAI GEOTHERMAL FIELD,KENYA.

GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED TENDER 2021 

REFERENCE NUMBER – GDC/DU/EOI/052/2020-2021

1. BACKGROUND

Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC) is a 100% State-owned Corporation established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to fast-rack development of geothermal resources in Kenya. GDC has operations in Menengai and Baringo-Silali geothermal fields.

One of GDC’s mandates is to promote alternative uses of geothermal resources, commonly referred to as Direct Uses. GDC has been demonstrating direct-use technology in Menengai geothermal field since the year 2015 where five (5) demonstration demo projects have been set up and commissioned. The demo projects are meant to showcase the direct-use technology to potential investors with the aim of attracting investments.

With the observed benefits of direct uses, GDC plans to commercialize the technology by inviting investors to use the technology to power processes in their firms or investments. It is for this reason that, GDC invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from potential investors.

2. OBJECTIVE/ GEOTHERMAL ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Geothermal energy can be utilized for a different range of applications ranging from industrial, agriculture, tourism, leisure and domestic, depending on the resource temperature and usage. The investments are to be located adja­cent to Menengai geothermal project.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Interested firms/consortium are therefore invited to express their interest in investing in projects that would utilize geothermal energy for Direct-Uses by;

1. a)Requesting for the investment term-sheet which contains a summary of the expected energy tariffs and related
2. b)Submitting a summary of the proposed investment in a format to be provided.
3. ELIGIBILITY/ CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL INVESTORS

Evaluation of the potential investors in direct uses of geothermal energy will be skewed towards the parameters as provided in the detailed report. (The detailed report is to be downloaded from GDC website www.gdc.co.ke free of charge.)

5. EOI SUBMISSION

Submission of the expression of interest made in English must be received in a plain sealed envelope and deliv­ered or registered to:

Managing Director & CEO,

Geothermal Development Company Ltd (GDC)

GDC Kawi House, South C
P.O Box 100746 – 00101,

Nairobi-Kenya,

Information on the outer envelope shall be clearly marked “GDC/DU/EOI/052 /2020-2021”- EXPRESSION OF IN­TEREST FOR INVESTING IN DIRECT USES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN MENENGAI GEOTHERMAL FIELD, KENYA” To submit one original and One (1) copy of the EOI and deposited in the tender box situated at GDC Kawi House Ground Floor on or before Thursday 22^nd April, 2021 at 14.00 Hours East Africa Time. The EOI will be opened on the same day in public at:

Kawi House, South C Bellevue, Off Mombasa Road, Red Cross Road,

Floor/Room number: GDC Kawi House Ground Floor City : Nairobi Country: Kenya

Date: Thursday 22nd April, 2021 Time: 14.00 Hours East Africa Time

Bidders are advised to be checking the websites from time to time before submission date for any uploaded informa­tion through clarification/addendum. Only individuals shortlisted under this procedure shall be invited to submit their Technical and Financial proposals under the Request for Proposals (RFP). GDC adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations and does not entertain any unethical or corrupt practices.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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