DS_SOW_Pakistan_Solar-Wind_Project_January_2016_clean.pdf

DESK STUDY ON 200 MW SOLAR AND 100 MW WIND POWER PROJECT IN

PAKISTAN

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Overview

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is a foreign assistance agency that delivers its program commitments through grants and contracts. The projects supported by USTDA activities represent strong and measurable development priorities in the host country and offer opportunities for the sale of U.S. goods and services. Requests for USTDA assistance are made by either public or private sector project sponsors for implementation in developing and middle income countries.

2.0 Scope of Work

USTDA requires services under this non-personal services Contract to support or improve its decision-making relative to the funding of a project or activity in a developing or middle-income country. The Contractor shall provide a report (a “Business Confidential Analysis and

Recommendation”) to USTDA, which will:

Assess and justify whether or not USTDA should provide funding for the proposed study, technical assistance or other trade capacity building activity, herein after referred to as “study,” and

Provide supporting analysis and recommendation on the above information in a final report that analyzes all the relevant issues.

Specifically, USTDA has received a request for funding from a Pakistani EPC contractor for a feasibility study to be conducted by a U.S. firm on a 200 MW Solar and 100 MW Wind Power

Project in the Province of Sindh in Pakistan. In support of that request, USTDA is now considering whether to provide funding for this feasibility study.

The Contractor’s recommendations shall be based upon USTDA funding criteria, which are that the project must: (1) be likely to receive implementation financing, and in addition, have a procurement process that provides “equal access” to U.S. firms; (2) represent an opportunity for sales of U.S. goods and services that is many times greater than the initial investment of USTDA assistance; (3) be a development priority of the project sponsor and country where the project is located and have the endorsement of the U.S. Embassy in that nation, and (4) involve U.S.

companies that are facing market entry problems and/or strong competition from foreign companies which often receive subsidies and other support from their governments.

USTDA intends to contract with a U.S. firm (Contractor) to perform a Desk Study to assess: (1) whether or not the project meets USTDA’s basic funding criteria (above); (2) recommend the appropriate Terms of Reference (TOR) for the study; and (3) develop an appropriate budget for the TOR recommended for the study.

The Desk Study Contractor shall also be required to provide the following:

(1) Closely consult with key project stakeholders and document correspondence

(2) Preliminary assessment of project viability

(3) Evaluation of project financing/implementation

(4) Verification of U.S. industry competitiveness, sourcing, and interest in this market

(5) Assessment of foreign competition

(6) Preliminary environmental impact assessment, climate resilience screening, and developmental impact assessment (e.g., identifying the relevant Development Impact

Indicators and anticipated outcomes)

(7) Analysis of U.S. labor impact

(8) Terms of reference and budget review/development

(9) Final Report

Per Executive Order (EO) 13677, USTDA is required to consider climate resilience in its international development work. The Agency has determined that in order to be compliant with the EO, climate resilience screenings must be conducted at the project scoping stage for all feasibility studies (FS) and technical assistance (TA) projects. Accordingly, the Contractor shall conduct a climate resilience screening utilizing the guidance provided in Attachment VIII.

3.0 Period of Performance

The Period of Performance for this Contract shall be eight months from the date of the

Contracting Officer's signature on the Contract.

4.0 Place of Performance

The places of performance shall be at USTDA's Office, Arlington, VA and at the Contractor’s facility.

5.0 Project Profile

This Desk Study would review a preliminary proposal for a feasibility study that may include completion of a wind resource assessment as well as a solar resource assessment, preliminary environmental impact assessment, power evacuation study and geographic land study.

6.0 Methodology

In the course of carrying out this Desk Study, the Contractor must take the following steps:

6.1 Contact the COR at (703) 875-4357 to arrange a kick-off call. At this time, USTDA will provide the Contractor with the proposal, key project stakeholder contacts, and additional guidance on agency requirements for the preparation of Terms of Reference and budgets. The

Contractor shall also consult with USTDA's Evaluations Department regarding the drafting of host country development impact measures for the Desk Study Final Report (see Attachment 1 below, Section L.7 of the Business Confidential Analysis and Recommendation Outline).

6.2 Review the proposal in detail and discuss initial observations and raise any questions or concerns about the proposal and the project with the COR. Consult with key project stakeholders and, if necessary, request additional information or clarifications from such key project stakeholders. A copy of any such request should be provided to the COR.

6.3 Based on the proposal and any additional information or clarifications provided by the key project stakeholders, prepare and provide to the COR a first draft report (fax or email attachment is acceptable) within three weeks of receipt from USTDA Contracting Officer of notice of contract award. The draft report must be clearly marked “First Draft” on the cover. If it is anticipated that the draft cannot be provided within three weeks, immediately contact the COR to discuss the reasons for the delay. USTDA will review the first draft report and provide comments.

6.4 Provide to USTDA a revised draft report, which incorporates USTDA’s comments on the draft report (email attachment is acceptable) within one week of receipt of USTDA’s comments.

This revised draft report must be clearly marked “Revised Draft” on the cover.

6.5 The Contractor shall discuss the comments on the revised draft report with the COR. The

Contractor shall revise the revised draft report to incorporate USTDA’s comments within one week of receipt of USTDA’s comments. This process shall continue until the COR confirms in writing that the draft report can be finalized. The Contractor shall submit all revisions to the revised draft report electronically. Each revision to the revised draft report must be clearly marked “Revised Draft Version No. [insert version number]”.

6.6 Upon written confirmation from the COR, the Contractor shall prepare and provide to

USTDA within one week a Final Report. An electronic version of the Final Report, along with an invoice, must be provided to USTDA. No hardcopy submissions are required. The Final

Report shall be grammatically and factually correct in all respects, internally consistent, and all statements and tables shall be clear and easily understood by a competent reader, and contain no typographical errors. The Contractor is responsible for quality control actions necessary to achieve quality in the delivery of the required services. The COR will reject Final Reports not conforming in all respects to the contract requirements. The Contractor will correct all deficiencies at no additional cost to the Government. Any copies of project proposal materials must be returned to USTDA with the submission of the Final Report.

7.0 Deliverables

7.1 The Contractor shall review the proposal and provide to USTDA a Final Report, including one Business Confidential Analysis and Recommendation. The Business Confidential

Recommendation must conform to the outline found in Attachment I and provide the requested information and analysis, unless otherwise agreed in writing by USTDA.

7.2 The Contractor shall submit all deliverables under this contract to the COR on or about

March 30, 2015.

8.0 Confidentiality

The proposal of the U.S. firm is a proprietary document and should not be distributed without permission from USTDA and the U.S. firm. The Contractor shall treat any proposal and supporting information submitted by a U.S. company as business confidential in its entirety, unless otherwise stated in writing by the company.

9.0 Intellectual Property

This contract is funded by the United States Government. All intellectual property generated and/or delivered pursuant to this Statement of Work shall be subject to appropriate federal acquisition regulations which entitle the Government to unlimited rights to technical data developed exclusively with Government funds. The Government may: (1) use; (2) disclose; (3) reproduce; (4) prepare derivative works; (5) distribute copies to the public; (6) perform publicly; and (7) display publicly, the “data” in any manner and for any purpose, and have or permit others to do so (i.e., the

Government may sublicense these rights to another contractor). See FAR 52.227-14(a).

10.0 Impartiality

It is essential that the Desk Study be conducted with complete impartiality and objectivity and that the Contractor and its Subcontractors not obtain an unfair competitive advantage in USTDA-funded activities resulting from this contract. In accordance with the principles of FAR Subpart

9.5 and USTDA policy, the Contractor and its Subcontractors, if any, for this contract shall be ineligible to compete for, as a prime or subcontractor or otherwise, USTDA-funded activities that result from this contract, unless USTDA through its Office of Acquisition Management, shall have granted a waiver, based upon FAR 9.503, that preclusion of the Contractor or its

Subcontractors from the follow-on activity would not be in the Government’s interest. This restriction shall remain in effect for three (3) years from the termination of this contract or until the awarding of a USTDA-funded feasibility study resulting from this contract. The Contractor is responsible for including this restriction in all subcontracts under the contract.

11.0 Payment Schedule

30% after Kick-Off Meeting.

30% after Contractor Submission and Government Acceptance of Initial Draft Report.

40% after Contractor Submission and Government Acceptance of Final Report.

Attachments:

Attachment I – Desk Study Business Confidential Recommendation Outline

Attachment II – Impact on U.S. Labor Statement

Attachment III – USTDA Nationality Requirements

Attachment IV – Required Budget Format

Attachment V – Task Completion Schedule

Attachment VI – Budget Narrative Requirements

Attachment VII – Guidance on Development Impact Assessment

Attachment VIII – Guidance on Climate Resilience Screening

Attachment I-1

Attachment I

Desk Study: Business Confidential Recommendation Outline

A. Executive Summary.

An executive summary of the report’s findings and recommendations.

B. Project Description.

A brief description and history of the project, including, among other things, host country and/or other project sponsors, sector, project location, source of raw materials, infrastructure requirements, proposed technological approach, legal and regulatory framework (licenses, permits, etc.), implementation schedule, economic fundamentals (estimated capital cost, operating costs, interest expense, taxes, expected revenues, etc), the specific objectives of the proposed study, how the recommended USTDA activity supports the project implementation process, and any other variables or issues the Contractor deems critical as part of a thorough activity/project evaluation.

C. Project Sponsor’s Capabilities and Commitment.

A description of the host country project sponsor’s business/government operations or authority and an assessment of the project sponsor’s commitment and ability to implement the project.

This should include a description of the project sponsor’s previous commitments, responsiveness, business activities, and government mandate.

D. Implementation Financing.

A review of the financing options for project implementation, including an assessment of the overall cost estimate of the project and, for projects involving potential U.S. equity investment, the project’s proposed debt-equity structure to ensure that it corresponds to the requirements of the prospective lenders (this aspect is critical to USTDA’s decision making). As part of this review, the Contractor is required to contact officials from the potential financing institutions, including, where appropriate, multilateral lending institutions, Export Import (Ex-Im) Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and private/commercial sources, to assure that the project sponsors have adequately explored their financing options. The Contractor shall provide names and phone numbers of contacts at the potential lending institutions and summarize their comments. The Contractor must determine the most likely source(s) of implementation financing and ensure that the terms of reference for the study fulfill the requirements of the most likely source(s), or suggest appropriate revisions to ensure that they do.

E. U.S. Export Potential.

A best estimate of potential procurement of U.S. goods and services for project implementation.

This estimate should be supported by a breakdown by category and dollar value of goods and services likely to be imported for the project and an illustrative list of potential U.S. suppliers of

Attachment I-2 the goods and services for those goods and services listed as likely U.S. exports. The Contractor shall describe how procurements are typically conducted: 1) in the sector; 2) by the project sponsor; and 3) in the host country. The Contractor shall confirm whether there are local content requirements or procurement restrictions in this sector or for the project and whether a local provider/distributor will be involved in project implementation. The Contractor shall also list any import licensing requirements or permits needed by U.S. companies to participate and supply goods for the project. The Contractor shall also identify any U.S. companies already working with the project sponsor or working in the respective sector in the host country.

A report of discussions with a reasonable number of U.S. companies that could be exporters, and their level of interest in the project should also be included. In characterizing a given company’s interest, care should be taken to note not only the general interest in a sector or country, but also interest in the specific project and the candid opinion as to how competitive the company’s offerings would be were the project to reach the implementation stage. The Contractor should be sensitive to disclosing information about the proposed USTDA activity, to ensure no one is given unfair advantage to compete for USTDA’s funding or the end project implementation. The

Contractor shall submit a complete list of U.S. companies contacted, with the name and contact information of individuals interviewed and their responses for each Project recommended for

USTDA funding.

F. Foreign Competition and Market Entry Issues.

A discussion of the foreign competition for goods and services likely to be procured for project implementation by category, including a discussion of U.S. industry competitiveness in each category, taking into account geographic factors, local industry capabilities, technology and licensee issues, past procurement tendencies of the project sponsor, and how the procurement is likely to be conducted. Where relevant, the Contractor shall discuss the extent to which market entry issues impede trade and how the project will help overcome these obstacles.

G. Evaluation Strategy.

The Contractor shall address the following questions, at a minimum, within the Evaluation

Strategy: (1) what is the proposed project implementation timeline; (2) how will the project likely be developed (Engineering, Procurement and Construction, Turnkey, Build-Own-Transfer, Build-Own-Operate, etc.); (3) what potential difficulties may the Project Sponsor encounter during project implementation and how can these challenges be mitigated; (4) what regulations, if any, should be in place before the project can be implemented; and (5) what other entities must authorize or approve the project for implementation. Specifically, the Contractor shall recommend benchmarks to measure whether the activity helped the proposed project move towards implementation and helped the Project Sponsor achieve its goals, timelines, and expected accomplishments based upon industry standards. The Contractor shall recommend where this information could be gathered.

Attachment I-3

H. Developmental Impact.

The Contractor shall identify at least one viable and quantifiable Development Impact Measure that will result from the Project being implemented based on the results of the USTDA activity.

The Contractor shall work with the proposed project sponsor and USTDA to identify the most viable Development Impact Measure(s) that will result for the host country. Please refer to the

Development Impact Guide provided in Annex VI for the complete list of indicators and further instruction on how these indicators should be selected and estimated. The Program Evaluation

Office may provide additional guidance. The indicator should be chosen according to sector. If more than one activity is recommended by the DM, at least one Development Impact Measure should be identified for each activity. More than one Development Impact Measure may be identified for an activity but they must be viable and quantifiable. If the DM believes it is necessary to recommend a Development Impact Measure that is not contained in the list, please contact the COR and the Program Evaluation Office.

The Contractor shall provide the following information for each indicator identified for each activity: 1) current status, prior to USTDA’s activity and Project implementation (Baseline); 2) anticipated outcomes should the Project be implemented, based on the recommendations of the

USTDA activity; 3) the anticipated timeline for the realization of these benefits; and, 4) how such information can be measured and what sources could be utilized to determine whether the outcome was realized.

I. Impact on the Environment.

A statement regarding the likely consequences the proposed project may have on the environment and ensure that the Terms of Reference for the study include, at a minimum, a preliminary review of the project’s impact on the environment, with reference to local requirements and those of potential lending agencies. The study should identify potential negative impacts and discuss the extent to which they can be minimized. The Contractor shall conduct a climate resilience screening utilizing the guidance provided in Annex IX and, based on climate resilience screening results, provide details, including rationale, on whether (a) an in-depth analysis is recommended; (b) an in-depth analysis is not recommended; or (c) whether or not the climate resilience screening has indicated that a proposed project should not move forward. If in-depth analysis is recommended for the project, the Contractor shall propose appropriate language for the Terms of Reference (see section M, #5).

J. Impact on U.S. Labor.

An assessment of the impact of the project on U.S. labor addressing the legislative prohibitions on the use of Foreign Assistance funds described in Annex I.

K. Qualifications.

A review of the capabilities of the U.S. company submitting the proposal and the qualifications of the proposed study team.

Attachment I-4

L. Justification.

An evaluation of the explanation of why USTDA’s grant funding is needed, including a description of how the project would support U.S. government policy priorities and promote trade, how USTDA's participation would add value to the project's development, and how the success of the project would be measured in terms of trade capacity and development impact.

M. Terms of Reference.

A review of the appropriateness of the Terms of Reference (TOR) and budget for the study. If necessary, provide suggested revisions to the TOR and budget to conform to USTDA’s requirements. The TOR, which must be endorsed by the project sponsor, shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Purpose and objective of the study. This section should contain a concise statement.

2. A technical assessment. This section should include relevant background information that is pertinent to the technology selection.

3. An economic analysis of the project. This section will usually include a cash flow analysis, attention to market conditions, raw material availability, supply agreements, off-take agreements, and competing alternative methods of achieving the same or similar project objectives. In order to provide the project sponsor with sufficient information to responsibly manage and maintain the project for the duration of the investment, the TOR should include a task or sub-task to include a Life Cycle Cost

Analysis (LCCA) as part of the overall project cost estimate. The LCCA shall examine the total initial capital costs to plan, design, develop, and build the project, and also shall include a detailed analysis of the costs associated with the long-term operation of the project, which includes maintaining the facilities, equipment, and other assets financed as part of the project. Such costs include, but are not limited to, warranties, operation, maintenance, acquisition, installation, refurbishment, and disposal costs that could be encountered throughout the life of the project.

4. A financial analysis of the project. This section should consider the availability of equity and debt financing as well as the views of potential public and private financing organizations, such as the World Bank, relevant regional multilateral development bank(s), Ex-Im and OPIC.

5. An appropriate environmental analysis of the project. A preliminary review of the project’s anticipated impact on the environment with reference to local requirements and those of multilateral lending agencies (such as the World Bank). This review would identify potential negative impacts, discuss the extent to which they can be mitigated, and develop plans for a full environmental impact assessment if and when the project moves forward to the implementation stage. This includes the identification of steps that will need to be undertaken by the project sponsor

Attachment I-5 subsequent to the study’s completion and prior to project implementation. Based on the Contractor’s climate resilience screening, if an in-depth analysis for the project is needed, then the Contractor shall propose language detailing how such an in-depth analysis should be completed for the project (see Attachment IX).

6. A review of regulatory issues related to the project. This should include a discussion of any regulations that would impact the project's viability or prognosis to move forward.

7. An analysis of key host country development impacts. The TOR shall detail the anticipated host country impacts of the project, in accordance with USTDA’s

Development Impact Measures, should the project be implemented following the recommendations provided through the project planning assistance. This task shall incorporate the baseline information gathered by the DS Contractor, in accordance with Section H of this Scope of Work, and provide clear instruction to the Project

Sponsor and Contractor to update this baseline information to accurately reflect new projections based on the analysis of project feasibility and recommendations set forth in other tasks. This task shall instruct the Contractor to utilize the Development

Impact Guide provided in Annex VI, in conjunction with the baseline data. The

Contractor shall work closely with the Project Sponsor during this task to ensure that the projected development impacts are viable and measurable.

8. U.S. sources of supply. The TOR shall contain a task for an assessment of U.S.

sources of supply for all goods and services required to implement the project. It is anticipated that the TOR will also require detailed information about U.S. companies, potential products/services, a point of contact appropriate to the market in the host country, and how they would need to engage to participate in the project.

9. An implementation plan. All work required, after the conclusion of the activity, to implement the project, with a corresponding timeline of when each step is anticipated to occur.

10. Project Development Analysis. This section should describe all work required to develop and implement the project, such as data collection, technology selection, project site preparation, regulatory reviews, bidding document preparation, training, cost benefit analysis, and project implementation plan. The work should be tailored to fit the needs of the project and meet USTDA’s funding requirements.

11. Final Report. The Contractor shall prepare and deliver to the Grantee and USTDA a substantive and comprehensive final report of all work performed under these Terms of Reference (“Final Report”). The Final Report shall be organized according to the above tasks, and shall include all deliverables and documents that have been provided to the Grantee. The Final Report also shall include an Executive Summary and a

Project Synopsis containing only public information. The Final Report shall be prepared in accordance with Clause I of Annex II of the Grant Agreement.

Attachment I-6

The TOR must be designed to meet the requirements of the most likely source(s) of implementation financing. The requirements of some of the potential financing sources may be found at the following web sites:

www.opic.gov/finance.home.html www.exim.gov/tools.index.html www.ifc.org/proserv www.adb.org/PrivateSector/finance/default.asp www.ebrd.com/applyindex.html www.iadb.org www.afdb.org/opportunities/business_generic_proc_notices_country.htm

STUDY BUDGET (2-3 PAGES)

Study Budget Format

The DS Contractor shall provide a detailed budget that is divided into three parts: a line item budget and task breakdown (Annex III), a Task Completion Schedule (Annex IV), and a budget narrative (Annex V). All costs in the budget should be reasonable and allocable to the work being performed, and should support the study TOR. The budget should be supported with sufficient detail to enable USTDA staff or others reviewing the material to understand completely, not only the budgeted amounts, but also the methodology that justifies the budget amounts. The budget should be provided in accordance with the format in Annex III and should include:

Labor, budgeted by position title and task for each of the positions on the study team. Positions should be identifiable, with descriptions of the positions and proposed team members included in the proposal. Person-Days should reflect the proposed number of days of work effort proposed for each position for each task.

The labor cost shall be derived as set forth in Annex III. The proposed budget may not include fee or profit.

Itemization for per diem, transportation, communications, purchased services/contracts, translation of Final Report, and other direct costs. Per diem must be based on U.S. Government rates, which are available on the State

Department web site (http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/).

The Task Completion Schedule should list each major task to be performed in support of the study TOR. The duration of each task is to be graphically presented in a bar chart as illustrated in Annex IV.

The budget narrative should provide a detailed budget explanation and justification presenting how all costs have been derived in accordance with the sample provided in Annex V. The narrative must include an explanation for every line item. In general, each narrative statement should describe, in as much detail as possible:

http://www.opic.gov/finance.home.html http://www.exim.gov/tools.index.html http://www.ifc.org/proserv http://www.adb.org/PrivateSector/finance/default.asp http://www.ebrd.com/applyindex.html http://www.iadb.org/ http://www.afdb.org/opportunities/business_generic_proc_notices_country.htm http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/prdm/

Attachment I-7

What the specific item is

How the specific item relates to the project

How the amount shown in the budget was arithmetically determined

M. Recommendations.

Provide recommendations as to:

1. Whether or not the project meets USTDA’s basic funding criteria;

2. The appropriate TOR for the proposed study;

3. The appropriate budget for the TOR recommended for the proposed study; and

4. Based on climate resilience screening results, whether (a) an in-depth analysis is recommended; (b) an in-depth analysis is not recommended; or (c) whether or not the climate resilience screening has indicated that a proposed project should not move forward.

If the recommendation is that USTDA should fund the study, but in a phased approach or only if certain outstanding issues are resolved or conditions met, those phases, issues or conditions should be clearly delineated in the recommendation.

N. Contacts.

A list of individuals contacted during the Desk Study with their addresses, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Attachment II-1

Attachment II

Impact on U.S. Labor Statement

The Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations legislation restricts U.S. foreign assistance from being used to provide: (a) any financial incentive to a business enterprise currently located in the United States for the purpose of inducing such an enterprise to relocate outside the United States if such incentive or inducement is likely to reduce the number of employees of such business enterprise in the United States because United States production is being replaced by such enterprise outside the United States; (b) assistance for any project or activity that contributes to the violation of internationally recognized workers’ rights;

and (c) direct assistance for establishing or expanding production of any commodity for export by any country other than the United States, if the commodity is likely to be in surplus on world markets at the time the resulting productive capacity is expected to become operative and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to United States producers of the same, similar, or competing commodity.

Attachment III-1

Attachment III

USTDA Nationality Requirements

The purpose of USTDA's nationality, source, and origin requirements is to assure the maximum practicable participation of American contractors, technology, equipment and materials in the pre-feasibility, feasibility, and implementation stages of a project.

Award is limited to U.S. firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Contractor use of subcontractors is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price. International transportation and insurance must have their nationality, source and origin in the United States. Local lodging, food, and transportation in the host country are not subject to this restriction.

Nationality:

Definitions

A “U.S. individual” is (a) a U.S. citizen, or (b) a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (a green card holder).

A “U.S. consultant” is (a) a U.S. citizen whose principal place of business is in the United States, or (b) a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (a green card holder) whose principal place of business is in the United States.

A “U.S. firm” is a privately owned firm which is incorporated in the United States, with its principal place of business in the United States, and which is either (a) more than 50% owned by

U.S. individuals, or (b) has been incorporated in the United States for the last three (3) year period; employs U.S. citizens in more than half of its permanent full-time positions in the United

States; and has the existing capability in the United States to perform the work in question.

A partnership, organized in the United States with its principal place of business in the United

States, may also qualify as a “U.S. firm,” as would a joint venture organized or incorporated in the United States consisting entirely of U.S. firms and/or U.S. individuals.

A nonprofit organization, such as an educational institution, foundation, or association may also qualify as a “U.S. firm” if it is incorporated in the United States and managed by a governing body, a majority of whose members are U.S. individuals.

Attachment IV

Required Budget Format

DIRECT LABOR COSTS:

TOR Task TOR Task Name ____________Primary Contractor (Employee) Labor_________

Total Person Days x Daily Rate* = TOTAL COST

I Task ________ (Position A) ________ ________ _____________

(Position B) ________ ________ _____________

TOTALS: ________ ________ _____________

TOR Task TOR Task Name __________________Non-Employee Labor_____________________

Total Person Days x Daily Rate ** = TOTAL COST

I Task ________ (Position A) ________ ________ _____________

(Position B) ________ ________ _____________

TOTALS: ________ ________ _____________

TOTAL DIRECT LABOR COSTS: _____________

OTHER DIRECT COSTS:

Purchased Services/Contracts*** Tasks_________ TOTAL COST

Travel Trips Trip Cost TOTAL COST

International Air Travel _________ _________ _____________

In Country Air Travel _________ _________ _____________

Ground Transportation _________ _________ _____________

Trip Days Per Diem Rate TOTAL COST

Per Diem _________ _________ _____________

Other (local travel, etc.) _________ _________ _____________

Interpreters _________ _________ _____________

Other TOTAL COST Reproduction and Binding _____________

Courier Services _____________

Visa Services _____________

Communication _____________

TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS: _____________

TOTAL COSTS (DIRECT LABOR COSTS + OTHER DIRECT COSTS): _____________

TOTAL U.S. COMPANY COST SHARE: _____________

PROPOSED USTDA GRANT: _____________

* Primary Contractor (Employee) Labor Costs = Salary + Overhead + Benefits (no fee or profit).

** Non-Employee Labor Cost = Salary + Overhead + Benefits + Reasonable Fee or Profit.

*** Purchased Services/ Contracts may include engineering drawings, lab work, surveys, translation, etc., which would not be included in Non-Employee Labor Cost above.

Attachment IV-1

Attachment V-1

Attachment V

Task Completion Schedule

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Task I

Task II

Task III

Final Report

Instructions

List each major task to be performed. The duration of each task is to be graphically represented. For example, in the illustrative schedule, Task 1 is to begin in Week 1 and end in Week 4. Preparation of the

Final Report begins in Week 6 and is completed in Week 8.

Attachment VI-1

Attachment VI

BUDGET NARRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT COSTS

Direct Labor - Only salaries and wages for employees of the proposing organization should be identified here. Provide the job title; the names of the individuals, if known; the experience and training that describes the individual’s capabilities for the project and supports the proposed daily rate; and an explanation of how the individual will support the Terms of Reference. For each, provide the mathematics for how the loaded rate was developed.

Examples:

Project Manager/Senior Engineer – This individual will provide necessary guidance and support to the project to ensure successful completion of the System Design and oversee the completion of the Terms of Reference. The proposed individual has 15 years’ experience managing telecommunications projects. It is estimated that 130 days will be required at a daily rate of

$1455. The rate was calculated with a base salary of $776 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 25% and an overhead rate of 50%.

Junior Engineer – This individual will work with the Senior Engineer to develop the system design and provide documentation for the feasibility study. It is estimated that 75 days will be required at a daily rate of $728 a day. The rate was calculated with a base salary of $388 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 25% and an overhead rate of 50%.

Other Direct Labor – Consultants and other Non-Employee Labor should be identified here.

Provide the job title; names of the individuals, if known; primary organization affiliation, if applicable; experience and training that describes the individual’s capabilities for the project and supports the proposed daily rate; and a justification of how the individual will support the Terms of Reference. For each, provide the mathematics for how the loaded rate was developed.

Example:

Independent Consultant – This individual will develop questionnaires and surveys to gather data from local participants and officials for the marketing plan. The individual will have experience developing and administering questionnaires and knowledge of the host country. It is estimated that 30 days will be required at a daily rate of $577 a day. The rate was calculated with a base salary of $300 a day and includes a fringe benefit rate of 30% and an overhead rate of 45%. A small profit/fee may be added, if justified.

Attachment VI-2

OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchased Services/Contracts –

For each purchased service or contract, include a clear description of the work to be performed as it relates to the Terms of Reference and a separate detailed budget for each. If the contractor or vendor is known, provide a basis for selection.

Translation Services – A translation service provider will be hired to translate the final report. It is estimated that 1000 pages will be translated at $1.00 a page. The budget estimate is based on actual costs to translate similar documents in the past.

ABC Marketing, Inc. – This contractor was selected because they have 10 years’ experience developing marketing plans with significant experience in the host country. ABC Marketing will develop the marketing plan utilizing the data collected from questionnaires and surveys.

Attached is ABC Marketing’s detailed budget of $15,324.

Domestic and Foreign Travel

Include the destination and its relationship to the project and the Terms of Reference. Itemized costs must be included for each trip.

The Project Manager/Senior Engineer and the Junior Engineer will travel to the host country for the Kick-Off Meeting and two subsequent trips for System Design Work. The Independent

Consultant will travel to the host country for the Kick-Off Meeting and two subsequent trips for collection of data for the Marketing Plan.

One Kick-Off Meeting to be attended by the Project Manager/Senior Engineer, Junior Engineer, and Independent Consultant

Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973/per Trip X 3 People = $8,919

Per Diem: $182 X 10 days X 3 People = $5,460

Local Transportation: $250/trip X 9 Trips = $2,250

Transportation to/from Airport: $100/Trip X 4 Trips = $200

Two System Design Trips (10 days each) for the Project Manager/Senior Engineer and Junior

Engineer

Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973 X 2 Trips X 2 People = $11,892

Per Diem: $182 X 2 Trips X 10 days X 2 people = $7,280

Local Transportation: $250/trip X 18 Trips = $4,500

Transportation to/from Airport: $100/trip X 4 trips = $200

Two Data Gathering Trips for the Marketing Plan (10 days each) for the Project Manager/Senior

Engineer and Independent Consultant

Roundtrip Airfare (Economy Class): $2,973 X 2 Trips X 2 People = $11,892

Per Diem: $182 X 2 Trips X 10 days X 2 people = $7,280

Attachment VI-3

Local Transportation: $250/trip X 18 Trips = $4,500

Transportation to/from Airport: $100/trip X 2 trips = $200

Other Expenses

Other expenses may include such items as reproduction, publishing costs, and telephone calls.

Provide a detailed explanation for each as to how it relates to the Terms of Reference and include calculations on how the numbers have been derived.

Example:

Reproduction of the Final Report – Eight copies of the final report will be reproduced and bound in accordance with the final report specifications provided by USTDA.

Reproduction: 1000 Pages X $.10/per Copy X 8 Copies = $800

Binding and Final Report Specifications: $20/per Copy X 8 Copies = $160

Attachment VII-1

U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT GUIDE

INTRODUCTION:

Development Impact Measures are designed to help quantify the impact of USTDA’s support for infrastructure development in emerging economies. This information is essential to USTDA’s ability to set clear goals and measure the results of its programs, relative to the Agency’s core objective of promoting United States private sector participation in development projects around the globe. Understanding the local impacts of USTDA’s program supports the Agency’s ability to design projects with a higher likelihood of implementation and a higher likelihood of U.S. export generation, thus supporting the Agency’s mission.

SELECTING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS:

Development Impact Measures should be viable, realistic and quantifiable. During the initial stages of project definition, relevant Development Impact Indicators are selected by sector from the attached list (pg. 3). At least one realistic and quantifiable Development Impact Measure is selected for each USTDA activity. In close consultation with the proposed project sponsor, a baseline measurement is established for each indicator, which is used to compare future outcomes. The baseline is also used to set an anticipated timeline and determine how the information will be measured and collected once a project moves to implementation. This baseline information is incorporated into the Terms of Reference, which provides reporting guidance to the contractor performing the USTDA activity. Here are some examples of indicators and baseline data:

*The Baseline refers specifically to the starting level of the area/population/etc. that will be directly affected by the project. For example, if the project is a greenfield power plant, the baseline would be 0 MW. On the other hand, if the project is a retrofit or expansion to an existing power plant, the baseline would be the current output (e.g., 10 MW) and the anticipated outcome would be the

Sector Category Indicator Description Baseline* Anticipated Outcome

Example: Energy and Power

Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

New renewable energy capacity

Expansion of this 50 MW geothermal plant in the XYZ region will double the amount of renewable energy it produces.

50 MW 100 MW

renewable energy

Example: All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance

Supporting Regulation that Promotes Effective Governance

USTDA’s support for this aviation activity will help the host country meet ICAO standards for civil aviation oversight and regulations.

NA, or partial compliance with standards XYZ, etc.

Compliance with ICAO standards

XYZ

Example:

Telecommunications

Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

Improved Digital Communication Access

Implementation of the fiber optic cable network will expand internet access to XYZ areas.

500,000 people

2 million people

Attachment VII-2 total output following the expansion (e.g., 100 MW). Thus the baseline is calculated at the project level, rather than the regional, country or industry-wide level.

PERFORMANCE OF USTDA ACTIVITY:

During the course of the USTDA funded activity, the activity contractor updates the indicators chosen and anticipated measurable outcomes, based on the recommendations resulting from the USTDA Activity. The contractor incorporates the baseline analysis and adjusts the findings, as needed, to explain how the proposed activity will directly impact development in a host country. The contractor works closely with the project sponsor as well as USTDA personnel at this stage to ensure that the final report for the activity clearly displays the anticipated outcomes that will be achieved when the project is implemented. These updates are used in future evaluation efforts to monitor progress and expected timeframes when the development impact will be realized.

EVALUATION OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACTS:

As USTDA’s funding for the project planning assistance draws to a close, the Agency’s Program Evaluation

Office begins the process of evaluating the success of the project by comparing the actual results of project implementation to the initial benchmarks set during project development (i.e., potential vs. realized results).

For each grant activity, the Agency conducts a Project Implementation Assessment, followed by an Initial

Impact Analysis when the final report is included. Both of these assessments rely on the updates and feedback from the project sponsor and grant contractor to document the status of project implementation and expected future developments. From there, each activity is evaluated annually for several years to measure the progress made towards implementation and the impacts and results achieved. The information collected throughout the project evaluation process directly supports the Agency’s ability to identify the most effective ways to leverage its funding, inform its decision making processes, and maintain accountability and transparency with all partners.

Attachment VII-3

Definition of USTDA Activity

Identifies key goals and objectives

Sets benchmarks to measure success

Provides baseline context to compare results

USTDA Funded Activity

Updates benchmarks to reflect expected results

Data collected feeds into Project Implementation Assessment

Project Evaluation

Measures impacts and implementation results compared to initial expectations

Documents project outcomes

Collects data to support USTDA funding decisions and strategic planning

Attachment VII-5

Sector Category Indicator Definition Measur e

Agribusiness Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

Agricultural Supply Chains Improved

Improvements made to agricultural systems as a result of project implementation Y/N*

All Promoting Commercial Development

Business Relationships Established

Meetings which occurred during IBPP activity--not just total delegates and total US individuals (IQC contractor could be responsible for tracking this in Export summary sheet)

Number of relationships

All Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

Improved Output through Advanced Technology

New technologies introduced to a host country resulting in an increase of efficiency, capacity, or output/process improvement

$ value or Y/N

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance

Supporting Ability to Secure Financing

Implementation/utilization of USTDA recommendations enabled project sponsor and/or participants to secure financing (private or public)

$ amount of financing secured

All Human Capacity Building Temporary Jobs Created Temporary jobs created by project implementation Number of individuals

All Human Capacity Building Permanent Jobs Created Permanent jobs created by project implementation Number of individuals

All Human Capacity Building Training and Skill Development Training and Skill Development delivered during project implementation

Number of individuals

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance

Access to New Financial Products and Services

Number of new financial products or services offered (private mortgage financing systems, debt finance for energy efficiency, state natural resource funds, etc.)

Number of individuals

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance

Supporting Regulation that Promotes Effective Governance

Adoption of policy, regulations or law that promotes effective governance of a sector or market (including compliance with a bilateral or multilateral policy or trade agreement) Y/N*

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance

Supporting Clear, Transparent, Open Tender Processes

Adoption of tender processes that promote greater transparency and openness Y/N*

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance Improved Investment Climate

Implementation/utilization of USTDA recommendations led to direct investment in host economy (including companies opening or expanding offices/operations) Y/N*

All Promoting Effective Markets and Governance Promoting Competition

Implementation/utilization of USTDA recommendations led to opening of market to greater competition or introduction of standards (elimination or reduction of threat to foreign business interests and competitiveness) Y/N*

Attachment VII-5

All Promoting Safety and Security Improved Safety and/or Security

Improved human safety and/or security resulting from project implementation Y/N*

Energy and Power Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

Improved Power Delivery and Continuity of Service

Efficiency gains and reductions in losses as a result of project implementation (includes outages reduced and time reduced for energy redistribution throughout grid) kWh

Energy and Power Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains New Energy Capacity

New energy generated (new installed capacity and new energy provided) MW

Energy and Power Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

New Renewable Energy Capacity

New renewable energy generated (new installed capacity and new energy provided) MW

Energy and Power Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains Increased Access to Electricity

Number of people provided access to power through new or expanded generation or improved transmission or distribution systems

Number of individuals

All Promoting Environmental Benefit

GHG Emissions Reduced or Avoided

Amount of GHG pollution reduced or avoided by implementation of new technology, environmental controls, etc.

Tons per year of CO2 equivalent

Health Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains

Improved Access to Modern Healthcare

Number of people who will have access to modern healthcare systems including equipment (CAT-Scan, Ultra-sound, etc.)

and IT systems (Electronic Medical Records, network systems, etc.) The improved infrastructure will increase efficiency, accuracy and quality of healthcare while reducing costs.

Number of individuals

Manufacturing/Pet rochemicals

Infrastructure Development and Efficiency Gains Diversification of Commodities

Project implementation creates commodity diversification,…