Consultancy Services to Prepare Site Studies (Geotechnical Investigation Part 1) for Wind Farm Installation In Botswana.

MINISTRY OF MINERALS AND ENERGY PROJECTS AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT UNIT (PEDU) Invitation for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firms Selection Geotechnical Studies for a Wind Farm in Botswana Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Geotechnical Studies for a Wind Farm Site Reference: EOI/MME-PEDU/002/26-27 BACKGROUND Botswana plans to harness its renewable energy (RE) resources and accelerate renewable energy development through the implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Government of Botswana is currently developing renewable energy projects at several pre-selected sites. The Project and Energy Development Unit (PEDU) under the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (the Client) is responsible for the development of these projects. A feasibility consultant has identified a proposed site for a wind farm based on a multi-criteria assessment considering preliminary wind resource data, transmission infrastructure, land use and ownership, and preliminary environmental and social considerations. The geotechnical studies will support the development of a proposed 100 MW wind farm located north of Letlhakane, Botswana. The final coordinates and boundaries of the area to be investigated will be confirmed by the Client prior to commencement of the assignment. SCOPE OF WORK The Client is seeking a qualified and experienced consulting firm to undertake geotechnical investigations to support the pre-development of the proposed 100 MW wind farm. The assignment will include preliminary site-wide geotechnical investigations and, subsequently, location-specific investigations based on the preliminary wind farm layout. The detailed scope, investigation areas, technical requirements and deliverables will be set out in the Terms of Reference provided at the next stage of the selection process. QUALIFICATIONS PEDU invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide informati