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RFP - Remote Technical Assistance to the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Mini-Grid Tariff Setting

Project Name:                    Remote Technical Assistance to the Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Mini-Grid Tariff Setting

Country/Region:                 DRC

Solicitation No.:                  NARUC-2022-RFP140-AID042

Announcement Date:         November 27, 2023

EOI Due Date:                     December 5, 2023

Full Proposal Due Date:     December 19, 2023 (5:00 pm Eastern)

Estimated Timeframe:        This project is estimated to last from January 2024 to July 2024.

Full Announcement:           NARUC-2021-RFP140-AID042

Supporting Documents:     ANNEX 1.8 Budget Template, ANNEX 2 ERPP USAID Mandatory ProvisionsANNEX 3 USAID Standard Provisions for Non-U.S. Nongov Orgs

Summary:

With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) will implement a technical assistance program for l’Autorité de Régulation du Secteur de l’Electricité (Regulatory Authority for the Electricity Sector or ARE) in the DRC. Through this remote technical assistance, NARUC will create data collection templates for mini-grid developers and an Excel-based tariff calculation tool for use by ARE. NARUC will also provide training on the use of this tool for ARE and key stakeholders.