Solar Solutions Consultant

ID 2023-3280

# of Openings 1

Category Communities in Transition Division

Overview

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro DC area) Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Creative is soliciting offers for technical expertise in accordance with the Scope of Work below and Creative’s Renewable Consultant Agreement Terms and Conditions available here. Creative intends to award one or more Renewable Consultant Agreement(s) (RCA(s)) under which work may be negotiated and awarded as fixed price or level of effort performance-based activities. Creative reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award as a result of this solicitation.

Summary:

The consultant will work closely with the team in Berlin and inside Syria to offer expertise, guidance, and training on various aspects of solar power solution in water stations.

The external consultant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing technical specification and work description, supervising implementation, creating training materials for operation and maintenance of solar power components, and providing the training for the targeted trainees.

RFQ closing date: 11/30/2023 at 4PM EST (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Estimated period of performance: December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024

Estimated Level of Effort: not to exceed 150 days of LOE

Reporting: The consultant will report to the Senior Program Manager.

Travel Anticipated? No.

If yes, travel to Danger Pay locations anticipated? N/A

This RFQ is for a Renewable Consultant Agreement (RCA) __X_Work Order opportunity + RCA

(check which one applies)

Responsibilities

Tasks To Be Performed:

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

Collaborate with FURAT III for data collection.
Review collected data and prepare a technical assessment of the targeted stations.
Produce technical specifications, layout and BoQs as needed.
Provide technical expertise in the field of solar power for water stations including installation supervision, quality control, standard work evaluation and acceptance procedure, and maintenance and operation training.

RESULTS AND/OR DELIVERABLES

Technical assessments
Bill of quantities of necessary supplies with technical specifications.
Standard acceptance procedure for completed works.
Quality control protocol.
Operation and maintenance training materials and manual.
Troubleshooting procedures.

Other Matters

The Consultant will report directly to the Senior Program Manager and work closely with the Senior Program Coordinator and the Program Management Unit in Berlin.

Qualifications

An overarching Renewable Consultant Agreement will be issued based on the capabilities and qualifications listed below as well as those listed in the individual’s submitted CV.

General Capabilities

The consultant will be expected to have the skills, qualifications, experience, education and general expertise necessary to oversee planning and implementation and provide training on solar power solutions for water stations.

An engineering degree in relevant field.
4+ years of experience working in solar power solutions for water stations.
An understanding of the context in Northeast Syria.
Ability to travel to Deir Ezzor, Syria.
Experience in delivering training or teaching is a plus.
Work Assignment:

Additional Information:

Please click on the links to download the Terms and Conditions, Annex A (Reps, Certs and Consents form) and W-8; W-9; and Vendor Information form

Application Requirements:

here.

Consultants must also submit an up-to-date CV for all applications.

Selection will be made on the basis of technical capability and overall best value. Modifications to this solicitation, including closing date extensions, will be posted on the Creative website. Please check the website for updates. Please note that RCAs lock in a consultant’s rate for one full year and this rate may not be re-negotiated again until the point of renewal.

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