SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Indonesia - Biodiesel Processing and Energy Production Plant Project Feasibility Study
- Notice Date
- 10/1/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA, 22209-3901, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-0631026B
- Response Due
- 11/16/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/1/2007
- Point of Contact
- Evangela Kunene, Procurement Data Manager, Phone 703-875-4357, Fax 703-875-4009
- E-Mail Address
-
ekunene@ustda.gov
- Description
- POC Evangela Kunene, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax: (703) 875-4009, Email: <a href="mailto: ekunene@ustda.gov">ekunene@ustda.gov</a> ***Please do not contact contracts office*** <u>Proposal Submission Place:</u> Mr. Amri Siregar, President Director PT Perkebunan Nusantara III, Jl. Sei Batanghari No. 2, P.O. Box 91, Medan 20122 Indonesia, Phone: (62-61) 8452244, 8453100; Fax: (62-61) 8455177, 8454728 <u>Biodiesel Processing and Energy Production Plant Project </u> The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a Feasibility Study for the Biodiesel Processing and Energy Production Plant Project. Biodiesel is a diesel-equivalent fuel derived from biological sources. Among its advantages is the fact that it is a renewable resource, it burns cleaner than fossil fuel-based diesel, and it can be utilized without modifying vehicle engines. Biodiesel can be produced from several feedstocks, including soybeans, rapeseed, and animal fats; however, the most efficient process utilizes palm oil. Indonesia is the world's largest palm oil producer of palm oil. For several years the U.S. government has promoted increased domestic usage of biodiesel and other biofuels (such as ethanol) for their inherent energy security and environmental benefits; more recently, international efforts such as those undertaken by the Indonesian and Brazilian governments have been encouraged. While a relative newcomer in the use of biofuels, Indonesia's domestic industry is rapidly developing as a result of the government's aggressive promotion of increased production as a means to reduce the country's reliance on imported petroleum. The government's recently revised "National Energy Policy" set production targets for a variety of alternative energy sources; this policy targets biofuels to represent five percent of the national energy mix by 2025. Although Indonesia currently produces less than one sixth of the amount needed to reach this target, its status as the second largest palm oil producer leads many industry analysts to conclude that Indonesia can reach its goal and become a major producer of biodiesel. Palm oil production serves as an important component of North Sumatra's agricultural-based economy; however, leading producers such as PT Perkebunan Nusantara III (PTPN III) are intent on diversifying into higher-value products. This project would assist PTPN III in its efforts to develop a biodiesel processing facility capable of producing approximately 118 million liters of biodiesel annually on its 110,000 hectare palm oil plantation in North Sumatra. PTPN III intends to sell the biodiesel to PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil company and primary biodiesel distributor, for use in domestic markets. In addition, the project would also utilize the palm waste generated as a byproduct of the production process to feed into a power plant to serve both the processing facility and the local community. This study would assess the technical, economic and financial feasibility of the proposed biodiesel processing facility and the accompanying palm waste power plant, including the sale and transmission of the surplus energy to PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, the state-owned electricity company, for use in its local power grid. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for this study include the following tasks: 1) Preliminary Review, Data Collection and Site Visit; 2) Technical Analysis; 3) Economic Analysis; 4) Financial Analysis; 5) Regulatory Analysis; 6) Developmental Impact Analysis; 7) Preliminary Environmental Analysis; 8) Implementation Plan; 9) U.S. sources of supply; and 10) Final Report. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $540,000 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: <a href=https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp>https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp</a> . Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 4:00 PM, <u>NOVEMBER 16, 2007</u>, at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
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