SAM #19H08026N0005

Feasibility Study for Underground Medium Voltage Power Feeder – U.S. Embassy Honduras

The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is seeking Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms for a feasibility study on a dedicated underground medium voltage (MV) power feeder for its New Embassy Compound (NEC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, under the Department of State - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive feasibility study for the design and construction of an underground MV power feeder - Evaluation of technical, regulatory, operational, and logistical feasibility - Coordination with Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE), Honduras’ national electric utility - Assessment of ENEE’s capacity to support installation and maintenance - Identification of qualified local partners and contractors for civil works - Analysis of potential overhead feeder alternatives - Personnel Requirements: - Licensed electrical, civil/geotechnical engineers, and survey technicians experienced in Honduran codes and MV systems - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; ENEE is a key stakeholder - Firms must demonstrate experience with medium voltage systems and local regulations - The government may award one or more contracts based on responses

Description

The United States Embassy in Honduras hereby issues this Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified Architect/Engineer (A/E) firms to provide professional services for the preparation of a comprehensive Feasibility Study related to the design and construction of a dedicated underground medium-voltage (MV) power feeder serving the U.S. Embassy New Embassy Compound (NEC).

The selected firm(s) shall provide all labor, materials, expertise, and services necessary to evaluate power supply alternatives in coordination with the Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE), Honduras’ national electric utility. The Feasibility Study shall assess the technical, regulatory, operational, and logistical viability of the proposed underground feeder system; evaluate ENEE’s institutional capacity to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground MV electrical infrastructure; identify and assess qualified local partners and contractors capable of performing the required civil works; and analyze potential overhead feeder alternatives, including associated advantages, limitations, costs, and risks.

All responsible and qualified sources are invited to submit information for consideration. Based on the responses received, the U.S. Government may elect to award either a single contract encompassing all required services or multiple contracts for separate portions of the work to the most qualified firms.

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