Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP) (Либерия - Тендер #67839741)

• Project ID

P173416

• Project Title

Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP)

• Country

Liberia

• Notice No

OP00401969

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

LR-RREA-507145-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Oct 31, 2025 16:00

• Published Date

Oct 17, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Rural and Renewable Energy Agency

• Name

Stephen Potter

• Address

Rural and Renewable Energy AgencyOld LEC Sub-Station, Newport Street P.O. Box 12801000 Monrovia 10,

• City

• Province/State

Liberia

• Postal Code

• Country

Liberia

• Phone

0886525505

• Email

stephenp@rrealiberia.org

• Website

www.rrealiberia.org

Liberia Electricity Sector Strengthening and Access Project (LESSAP II)

Project ID: P173416

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Issue date: October 17, 2025

Closing date: October 31, 2025

Consultancy Services for Electrical Engineer

Contract Reference No: LR-RREA-507145-CS-INDV

• Background

The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) is an autonomous agency of the Government of Liberia, established in 2010 and legislated in 2015. Its mandate is to facilitate and accelerate the economic transformation of rural Liberia by promoting the development and supply of modern energy products and services, with a focus on locally available renewable resources.

Liberia"s National Electrification Strategy (NES) aims to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, with a target of 75% access by 2030. The strategy outlines a combination of grid expansion, mini-grids, and stand-alone solar systems to achieve these goals.

Under the World Bank-financed LESSAP I &II, RREA is implementing initiatives to electrify public health and education facilities, deploy solar home systems for households and off-grid productive uses, and pilot private sector-led mini-grids. These efforts are aligned with Liberia"s medium-term development plan and contribute to the government"s target of reaching universal access to electricity by 2030.

With the financing from the World Bank, toward the cost of Liberia Electricity Sector and Strengthening Access Project (LESSAP), RREA intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Project Coordinator.

• Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective of the assignment is to coordinate and supervise all electrical works and related services under the LESSAP (off-grid component) and LIRENAP projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery in line with the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and RREA’s Policy and Procedure Manual. The Electrical Engineer will support the deployment of solar PV systems across 90 health facilities under LESSAP Batch I and 121 public facilities (87 health centers and 34 education centers), including the electrification of health facilities using stand-alone solar PV + battery or solar PV + diesel systems; the deployment of stand-alone solar PV systems, solar PV-diesel mini-grids, and solar streetlights under LESSAP I and II; and the coordination and supervision of all electrical works under LIRENAP. The role further entails oversight of the construction of the 33/0.4 kV distribution network, the 1.8 MW diesel backup plant, and the 4.0 MWp + 9.4 MWh BESS project, as well as performing other assigned functions in close collaboration with RREA Management and donors.

• Scope of Services

The scope of services of the LESSAP/LIRENAP Electrical Engineer (the Consultant) shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a) Technical Support

• Provide advanced technical expertise to RREA, ensuring the identification, integration, and promotion of innovative and practical engineering solutions for solar PV and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Contribute to project implementation, including preliminary and detailed designs of Solar PV, Electrical, and Electromechanical works, defining project implementation arrangements, and coordinating inputs into project documentation.
• Participate in the preparation, review, and evaluation of electrical and renewable energy engineering documents including Terms of Reference, system designs, tender/bidding documents, technical reports and specifications, contractor submittals, and technical manuals.
• Provide technical advice, inputs, and documentation to the Project Coordinator/Engineer on solar PV and electrical engineering matters.
• Oversee engineering contracts and confirm satisfactory completion of deliverables.
• Review engineering deliverables (including PV system layouts, single line diagrams, protection studies, SCADA integration, etc.) and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Conduct site visits to monitor the physical implementation of electrical and renewable energy works, ensuring compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) for solar PV design, installation, and construction, as well as Liberian regulatory requirements.
• Review and certify contractor payment requests in line with verified progress.
• Plan, supervise, and monitor the installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of PV systems, BESS, gensets, and distribution equipment.
• Supervise day-to-day construction and installation activities, ensuring coordination with contractors and subcontractors and verifying that works are executed according to design and safety requirements.
• Review and validate as-built drawings and ensure that Completion and Operational Acceptance Certificates are issued to contractors.
• Support monitoring, quality control, and E&S safeguards during construction and operation of solar PV systems and associated networks.
• Assist in preparing tender documents for electrical and renewable energy works, and support contract administration.
• Provide technical input for Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and system modifications.
• Ensure all projects meet environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) safeguards in line with Liberian regulations and World Bank requirements.

• Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• A minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in Renewable Energy Systems, specifically Solar PV technology, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Renewable Energy Systems is an added advantage.
• The candidate must have good understanding of Project Management by demonstrating proof of certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the planning, design, installation, and implementation of electrical and solar PV engineering works, including contract management and project planning (scope, schedule, cost, quality).
• Demonstrated involvement in at least two similar projects in Liberia, with emphasis on solar PV and hybrid mini-grid systems.
• Proven ability to interpret and review electrical specifications, drawings, and renewable energy project documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of design and project management software, including AutoCAD, PVsyst, ArcGIS, or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of experience supporting the preparation and evaluation of World Bank tender/bidding documents, Terms of Reference, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and electrical/renewable energy system designs.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy technologies, including PV modules, inverters, BESS, hybrid systems, and distribution networks.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and compliance guidelines aligned with IEC/IEEE standards.
• Experience working with rural communities in Liberia or similar contexts will be an added advantage.

• Duration

This is a time-based contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension based on performance.

• Output/Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to submit at least the following types of outputs:

• Detailed monthly progress reports
• Project planning documents and performance reports
• Field Reports

• Key performance indicators
• Timely and Accurate Reporting: 100% of required reports (monthly progress, field, performance) submitted on schedule and accepted without major revisions.
• Project Schedule Adherence: At least 90% of project activities delivered within planned timelines as tracked in project management software.
• Quality of Engineering Outputs: 100% of technical documents and designs meet required standards and are approved on first submission.
• Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Regular (at least quarterly) stakeholder coordination meetings held with documented outcomes and follow-ups.

The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised November 2017, and August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 and revised in February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/

Interested individual will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses and Website, from Mondays to Fridays, from 0900 to 1600 hours GMT:

Email: info@rrealiberia.org Website: www.rrealiberia.org

Expression of Interest; clearly marked Consultant for Electrical Engineer, must be delivered through an email to the address below on or before 4:00 p.m. Local Time, on October 31, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Attn: Executive Director

Rural and Renewable Energy Agency

LEC Sub-station, Newport Street

1000 Monrovia 10, Liberia

Email: samueln@rrealiberia.org

Electronic submission should also be copied to the following addresses:

info@rrealiberia.org; stephenp@rrealiberia.org; augustinem@rrealiberia.org, tenniej@rrealiberia.org; dehkonteew@rrealiberia.org, theophilusk@rrealiberia.org

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