The West African Power Pool (WAPP), Grantee, invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the “Proposal”) from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to execute a feasibility study for an approximately 650-kilometer 225 kV transmission line and associated substation and distribution equipment from Côte d’Ivoire to Liberia. The Proposal submission deadline is January 26, 2022 at 6:00 AM Eastern time / 11:00 AM Benin time. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a US$1,475,965 grant to the West African Power Pool from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
About the Grantee
West African Power Pool (WAPP) is a regional institution comprising 38 power generation, transmission, distribution, and marketing companies, responsible for coordinating the interconnection of the power grids and development of infrastructure for power generation and transmission in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region.
Project Background
The Côte d’Ivoire -Liberia Interconnection project is part of the 2019 to 2033 ECOWAS Master Plan for the Development of Regional Power Generation and Transmission Infrastructure, involving approximately 650 km of 225 kV transmission line expected to run from Buchanan, Liberia to San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire. Linking the power systems of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia through this line will create more direct access to the clean energy generation resources in both countries and will increase the reliability and stability of power exchanges between Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and beyond. Additionally, the proposed electrification of communities along the Project route is expected to reduce poverty, stimulate rural economic development, empower youth, and enhance gender parity.
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