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 Information Sharing and Riparian Discussions Almaty, Kazakhstan May 17-19, 2011 1

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 1. Assessment Studies For the Proposed Rogun HPP.

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  1. 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 1

  2. Assessment StudiesFor 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) and • Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) 2

  3. 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 3

  4. Selection Process International Competitive Bidding Key Steps • 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 4

  5. Selection Process (Contd.) • Recommendations to the World Bank by Barki Tajik • Review by the World Bank • Proposals of firms • Evaluation Reports • Issuance of No Objection by the World Bank to Technical Evaluation Reports 5

  6. 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 6

  7. 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) 7

  8. 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 8

  9. Coyne et Bellier ConsortiumKey Strengths • Coyne et Bellier established in 1947 – a highly 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 9

  10. Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary • RFP’s Issuance to shortlisted firms - April 3, 2010: • 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 10

  11. 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 11

  12. 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 12

  13. Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.) • Contract negotiations between Barki Tajik and Poyry (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 13

  14. 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 14

  15. 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) 15

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