Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
 | The Government of Rajasthan (GOR) is receiving technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the preparation of a Feasibility Study Report (FSR) for supplying treated wastewater to industries for reuse through distribution network. The project will be conceptualized as Public-Private- Partnership (PPP) initiative in Rajasthan. |
Scope of Work
| ADB is seeking the services of a Technical PPP Expert (the Consultant) with prior experience in similar PPP project. The main objective of the Consultant’s assignment is to prepare a FSR and establish a financial model suitable for a treated wastewater reuse through PPP. The FSR shall also include a block cost estimate of the project. The project will commence at the point where secondary treated wastewater from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) becomes available. The project involves provision of supplying secondary treated water to industrial zones in the vicinity of Jaipur. The Consultant is expected to closely collaborate with Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP), Jaipur Municipal Corporation, industries willing to utilize the treated wastewater and other stakeholders of the Project including but not limited to other agencies working on the Project, and other Consultants engaged for the Project. The Consultant’s assignment will be for a total of 4 months on an intermittent basis and the Consultant will report to the ADB project officer assigned for the project. The Consultant’s place of assignment is flexible, however would be expected to travel extensively to Rajasthan for field and data gathering work and/or participate in meetings with all stakeholders including industries, as necessary. The consultant will collaborate with industries for an agreement between ULB and industries for “Take and Pay Guarantee”. |
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
| 1. Data gathering • Assess and report on the current operational status of existing and planned sewage treatment plants in the vicinity including the volume and quality of the treated water. • Determine minimum quantity and quality requirements for industrial use based on actual needs and relevant local standards and laws. • Determine current and forecast demand levels of industrial zones in the vicinity for treated wastewater. 2. Incorporate the Public-Private Partnership modality into the Project • Identify and address information gaps that will allow the GOR to invite proposal for the Project under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) model. • Identify project risks and prepare a risk mitigation plan. 3. Review and update of existing material • Review the existing pre-Feasibility Study prepared including validating the proposed design capacity of the Project. • Review the Project investment plans and identify additional infrastructure (or other) works needed, if any, to meet industrial users’ demands and quality requirement. • Prepare estimated cost for such identified gaps. • Review and update operation and maintenance requirements and costs. 4. Financial model • Develop the Project’s financial model incorporating findings on demand, capital expenditures, operation and maintenance costs, and VGF level, evaluating the feasibility of the Project. • The financial model is also expected to determine the tariff level (on a per kiloliter basis) that would make the Project attractive to potential private developers and operators. • The financial model should have a summary sheet containing all the assumptions, inputs, and outputs in a simple format. 5. Feasibility Study Report (FSR) • Based on above, develop the FSR incorporating technical, commercial, and financial findings. • Propose and assess different scenarios based on best practices considering revenues, costs, risks, performance indicators, scope of service, and value for money to RUIDP. • Identify commercial and financial implications for both GOR and private developer/ operator for each options. 6. Recommendation of an optimal option • Compare the options in terms of best practice, commercial and financial implications, water savings, risk sharing, revenues, and costs. • Propose an optimal option identifying major parameters such as scope, duration or term, payment terms including tariff levels and minimum guaranteed volumes per industrial zone, government responsibilities, developer/operator’s responsibilities, Viability Gap Funding levels, technical and service requirements, among others. |
Minimum Qualification Requirements
| The Technical PPP Expert should have at least a Master’s in relevant field with minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering and must have experience in the conceptualizing wastewater treatment and/or collection network projects or similar project including planning and preparing feasibility studies. Experience should include one or more similar projects in India and/or South Asia. Should have proven track record of successful project delivery in the field of wastewater treatment and reuse, preferably including PPP projects. Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to innovate and adapt to changing project requirements. S/he must have an excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Minimum 10 years’ experience in PPP projects is desired. |
