Consultancy for Feasibility Study for Small Scale Solar Powered Irrigation System

The RWANDA DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION(RDO) in Rwanda from African region had released this tender for Tenders are invited for Consultancy for Feasibility Study for Small Scale Solar Powered Irrigation System Location: Kigali Deadline: Friday, 26/05/2023 11:30 Terms of Reference/ Feasibility study for small scale solar powered irrigation system For a technical Consultant to carry out feasibility study for small scale solar powered irrigation system in Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe districts in the sector of Busanze and Nyabimata, Mbazi and Kibubwe respectively. Background Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO) is a non-Government organization established in 1995 to support the initiatives of Rwandese in social and economic development. The organization envisages to see Rwandans in control of their own destiny, enjoying a good standard of living and sustainable development. RDO secured funds from Trocaire to implement the project that intends to contribute to the development of agriculture sector in Rwanda by diversifying means of irrigation through introduction of Small-Scale Solar powered Irrigation in Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe districts. Rwanda Development Organization (RDO) in partnership with Trocaire wants to support smallholder farmers through Small Scale Solar powered irrigation to complement the existing efforts deployed in irrigation by the Rwandan government and benefit communities as well as smallholder farmers on a larger scale. We predict that the use of small solar powered irrigation will be cost effective to communities and smallholder farmers compared to diesel and hydroelectric powered irrigation. Furthermore, the introduction of solar powered irrigation is also in line with new global climate change orientations which are moving away from polluting sources of energy to more embracing renewable ones. In addition to that it is also cost effective since it does not require daily fuel to operate. . The solar powered irrigation will be used to mitigate climate change effect that causes droughts which limit cropping, thus agriculture production and productivity. The introduction of small scale solar powered irrigation project will also allow farming activities during season C which are not usually carried out during this period, hence increasing food security and farmers’ income. It is against this background that, RDO is seeking to hire a competent individual technical consultant or A company to carry out feasibility study for small scale solar powered irrigation system in Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe districts in the sector of Busanze and Nyabimata,Mbazi and Kibubwe respectively. General Objective of the consultancy The overall goal of the consultancy is to come up with feasibility study report that will guide RDO to achieve its objective of installation of small scale solar powered irrigation. 2.1 Specific objectives of consultancy To Carry out the feasibility study for small scale powered irrigation in rula communities in two sectors of Nyaruguru district and 2 sectors in Nyamagabe district. To Provide opinion on the feasibility of the project and indicate the technical consideration to ensure the proper installation of solar powered irrigation across the 4 villages of Nyaruguru and Nyamagabe districts. Scope of work: The consultant is expected to: Carry out the feasibility study and come up with the selected sites for irrigation and the land size to irrigate Popose which type of solar irrigation sysstem or another performing system and materials to use according to the area Come up with the budget associated with the foursites within the mentioned sectors depending on their topography, water availability and sources, location of the users, etc.. Present the draft report to the selected task force for validation Submit the final agreed document after integrating the inputs from the task force Deliverables An inception report with clear methodology to be used to conduct the feasibility study on small scale solar powered irrigation. A report on the study carried out and presenting it to the implementing partners in Nyaruguru A guiding tool for construction and installation of small scale solar powered irrigation Required Qualifications and Experience The consultant is required to possess the following qualifications Advanced university degree in agriculture mechanization Having a strong background in agriculture and irrigation system Experience working in mechanization and supporting small scale irrigation in remote areas Extended experience in context analysis, data collection and interpretation Good communication and writing skills in English and Kinyarwanda Documentation required for Expression of Interest Consultant should submit the following: His or her CV with evidences of the work done in similar area Technical bid showing clear understanding of the scope of assignment and examples of similar assignments done before; Financial bid with clear breakdown of costs and rate per day in RWF; Payment terms and pricing structure; Proposed turnaround time; Contact details of 3 references; In case of company, the CVs of individual team members is required Certificate of RRA and RSSB for companies Certificate of registration (RGB) How to apply / Application process Interested candidates who meet the required criteria shall submit their sealed applications addressed to the Executive Secretary, Rwanda Development Organization (RDO), KK 500 St 22, BRALIRWA Road, P.O. Box 368, Kigali. These should be submitted to RDO Secretariat offices no later than 26/05/2023, at 11:30 AM. RDO Executive Secretary Rwibasira Eugene published on 19 May 2023. The tender expired on 26 May 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Feasibility study. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3138854.