Assessment Studies for the Proposed Rogun Hydropower
and Regional Reservoir Project (Rogun HPP)
Introduction of Consultants
Information Sharing and Riparian Discussions
Almaty, Kazakhstan
May 17-19, 2011
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Assessment Studies
For the Proposed Rogun HPP
The presentation covers key aspects of the process for
engagement of consultants for the two studies:
 Techno-Economic Assessment Study (TEAS)
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 Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
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Approach of the Assessment Studies
 The two studies will together cover all aspects of
assessing the proposed project
 The two studies are being conducted separately
 Linked together in terms of key topics and deliverables
e.g., downstream environmental and social impacts of
different reservoir filling and operations
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Selection Process
International Competitive Bidding
Key Steps
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Expression of Interest from international firms
Short listing of Consultants – TEAS & ESIA
Issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Shortlisted
Firms
Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit
Submission of Proposals
Evaluation of Proposals by Government Committee
Selection Process (Contd.)
 Recommendations to the World Bank by Barki Tajik
 Review by the World Bank
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Proposals of firms
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Evaluation Reports
 Issuance of No Objection by the World Bank to
Technical Evaluation Reports
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Selection Process (Contd.)
 Contract Negotiations between Barki Tajik and Selected
Firm – World Bank Participation as Observer
 No Objection by the World Bank to draft Contract
 Contract Signature & Effectiveness
 Mobilization of Consultant
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TEAS Consultant Selection - Summary
• RFP’s Issuance - April 3, 2010
• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010
• Bids received by Barki Tajik from 3 consortia in June
2010
• WS Atkins International, SMEC (Australia) and Approach
(Tajikistan)
• Coyne et Bellier (France) ELC Electro consult (Italy) and IPA
Energy & Water Consulting (UK)
• EDF (France), Fichtner (Germany) and Stucky (Switzerland)
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TEAS Consultant Selection – Summary
(Contd.)
• Evaluation - All three firms were technically qualified.
• Consortium lead by Coyne et Bellier - Selected for
negotiations based on highest score
• Contract Negotiations – Sept. 20-30, 2010 (World Bank
participated as observers)
• Contract Signed - February 8, 2011
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Coyne et Bellier Consortium
Key Strengths
 Coyne et Bellier established in 1947 – a highly
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experienced and respected firm in the field of dams,
hydro-electric and water resources
ELC Electro consult, a leading energy sector
consultancy firm; additional support in hydraulics
IPA – Economic analysis and mathematical
modelling
Russian speaking specialists with experience in large
regional projects
Strong methodology and work plan
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Selection of ESIA Consultant Summary
• RFP’s Issuance to shortlisted firms - April 3,
2010:
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Foster Wheeler /Battelle (USA)
Golder Associates (UK) Ltd.
Sterling International Group Inc. (USA)
Poyry Energy LTD. (Switzerland)
• Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010
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Selection of ESIA Consultant – Summary
(Contd.)
• Only Poyry Switzerland submitted bid – June
10, 2010
• World Bank disagreed on technical qualification
of Poyry’s proposal
• Rebid agreed by Barki Tajik- revised scope of
the services / RFP and increased budget
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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary
(contd.)
Rebid
 Revised bids issued to 4 short-listed firms on
October 28, 2010
 Proposals received on Dec. 10 2010
 Poyry Energy, Switzerland
 Golders Associates, UK
 No objection issued to technical evaluation report Only Poyry’s proposal was qualified
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Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary
(contd.)
 Contract negotiations between Barki Tajik and Poyry
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(February 17 -20, 2011)
World Bank participated in contract negotiations as observer
World Bank No objection to draft negotiated Contract –
March 11, 2011
Contract Signed and Effective – March 25 2011
Kick off Meeting - April 4 2011
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Poyry Energy - Key Strengths
 One of the major energy consulting and engineering
companies with strong environmental and social capabilities
 Experience in conducting ESIA in large HPPs
 Significant regional experience
 A strong team with an experienced Team Leader
 A well defined methodology and work plan
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Way Forward
 The two consultants are fully mobilized
 The draft inception reports have been
submitted
 Timely completion of various activities needs
effective coordination amongst:
 Coyne et Bellier
 Poyry
 Design Institute, Moscow
 Government (Barki Tajik and other bodies)
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