Côte d'Ivoire - Selection of a Consultant to carry out, electricity service cost studies, sales tariff, transmission tariff and impacts of open access and the regional market (PIR 3)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Regional Compact Program Formulation Committee (RCPFC-MCC), with funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), is seeking a consultant to conduct electricity service cost studies, sales/transmission tariffs, and assess the impacts of open access and the regional market (PIR 3) in Côte d'Ivoire. This is a Special Notice functioning as a Request for Offers (RFO) for an international procurement. Offers are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be responsible for comprehensive studies, including:
- Analyzing electricity utility service costs.
- Determining electricity sales and transmission tariffs.
- Evaluating the impacts of third-party grid access and the regional market (PIR 3).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Consultant Services Contract (awarded by CFPCR)
- Duration: 32 weeks
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all eligible entities)
- Proposal Due: May 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire Time
- Published: April 27, 2026
Evaluation
Selection will be based on Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS), adhering to the "Accountable Entity Procurement Policy and Guidelines" available on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov/ppg). The evaluation process includes a thorough review and verification of qualifications, past performance, and reference checks before contract award.
Additional Notes
- A Pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 30, 2024, at 3:00 pm Abidjan time, via Microsoft Teams (link provided in RFO Section 2).
- The complete Request for Offers (RFO) can be downloaded via Pcloud:
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZJ7ME5ZI5XE62jA9U762BILpr1Y0JnW1B1k. - Interested offerors must register via the provided Microsoft Forms link to receive updates, clarifications, and addendums.
- Offers must be submitted electronically via the specified Pcloud link.
- This procurement is not conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulations, is not administered by the US Government, and the resulting award will be made by Côte d'Ivoire.
- Contact: Interim Procurement Agent at IPA.CIReg@dt-global.com, secretariat@cfpcr-mcc.ci, akouame@cfpcr-mcc.ci.