France – Services de conseils environnementaux – Consulting services for the feasibility studies of an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion system (OTEC) in The Bahamas

The financial score (FS, out of a maximum of 20 points) will be based on the comparison of the financial offers submitted by all tenderers whose bids are deemed compliant with the tender requirements. Tenderers shall submit a comprehensive financial offer covering: - the fixed prices related to the delivery of all services, activities, and deliverables required under the Terms of Reference; - where applicable, an estimated maximum budget for reimbursable expenses that may be required during the implementation phase of the assignment. These reimbursable expenses are considered an integral part of the Contractor's Financial Offer and, as such, may not result in any change to the amount stated in the financial offer. Reimbursable expenses may include, but are not limited to: - rental of vessels; - oceanographic or technical equipment; - field logistics; - transportation; - other operational expenses directly linked to the implementation of the services. Such reimbursable expenses: - must be clearly identified as a separate budget line in the financial offer (Reimbursable costs); - shall be expressed as a maximum estimated amount; - will only be reimbursed on the basis of actual costs incurred; - must be supported by appropriate documentary evidence (including invoices, receipts, and any other relevant supporting documents); - may require prior approval by the Contracting Authority before being incurred. The inclusion of estimated reimbursable expenses shall not be interpreted as a guaranteed commitment of expenditure by the Contracting Authority. Reimbursement will be limited to actual justified costs necessary for the proper implementation of the contract.

Criteria for assessing the technical quality Maximum number of points: 80 Sub-criterion 1: Relevance and clarity of the understanding of the project context and challenges, as demonstrated through the proposed services, the methodological approach, and the overall organisation of the assignment, assessed with regard to the Description of the proposed services and Methodology and understanding of the context : /35 Understanding of the specific project context, including objectives, complexity, integrated approach (SWAC, SWRO, Data centres, etc.), stakeholders, etc : /10 Appropriateness and clarity of the methodological approach proposed for the Phases 1 and 2 : /10 Appropriateness and clarity of the methodological approach proposed for Phase 3: /5 Appropriateness and clarity of the methodological approach proposed for optional phases (Phases 4 et 5) : /5 Coherence and adequacy of the overall organisation of the assignment (coordination, reporting, quality assurance) : /5 Sub-criterion 2: Quality and relevance of the proposed team and consortium/company experience, as demonstrated through team composition, expert profiles, and past references in delivering similar assignments, assessed with regard to the Proposed team and resources and Relevant experience : /35 Expertise and qualifications of the proposed team (balance of senior/junior, OTEC specialist, oceanografic measurement specialist, SWRO/SWAC specialists, financial expertise, legal and EetS expertise, etc.) : /15 Relevance of past company references for similar assignments : /15 Inclusion of local or regional expertise and demonstrated understanding of The Bahamas or Caribbean context : /5 Sub-criterion 3: Timeliness, coherence, and feasibility of the proposed delivery schedule with regard to the Work plan and schedule : /5 Sub-criterion 4: Relevance and completeness of the proposed solution, assessed with regard to the Compliance Matrix : /5 TOTAL: /80