Renewable Energy Generation and Access INcrease Project (REGAIN)
(P181250)
Marshall Islands
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS
OF INTEREST
Consulting Services
For
Preparation of an Energy Sector
Investment Program (ESIP) for
the Marshall Islands
Grant No.: E331-MH
REGAIN Project
Reference No. MH-MEC-564965
July 31, 2026
The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (GRMI) has received financing from the International
Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) in the form of a grant (hereinafter called “the Grant”), in the
amount of US$60 million, toward the cost of the Renewable Energy Generation and Access Increase (REGAIN)
Project (P181250), approved and effective as of December 13, 2024, with a closing date of September 30, 2030.
The Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), as Employer and implementing agency, intends to apply a portion of
the proceeds of the Grant to eligible payments under a contract for consulting services for the preparation of an
Energy Sector Investment Program (ESIP), under Sub-Component 3.1 (Sector Development Assistance) of the
REGAIN Project. The ESIP shall be prepared in close coordination with the newly established National Energy
Authority (NEA) and shall cover Majuro, Ebeye and the outer island systems.
The consulting services (“the Services”) comprise the preparation of a prioritized, costed, and financeable
Energy Sector Investment Programme (ESIP) for the Marshall Islands, aligned with the Government's existing
Energy Strategy and Integrated Resource and Resilience Plan (IRRP). The Services include, among others:
• Targeted sector diagnostics and strategic review;
• Review and update of the least-cost development pathway, including preparation of an updated and
integrated IRRP covering Majuro, Ebeye, and Outer Islands;
• Preparation and update of the energy sector investment pipeline;
• Renewable energy and storage target refinement;
• Preparation of a financing strategy;
• Preparation of a policy reform and enabling actions roadmap;
• Preparation of an e-mobility investment and strategic framework;
• Design of the ESIP monitoring and implementation framework;
• Stakeholder engagement, consultations and results validation; and
• Outer-island mini-grid (and, where suitable, mesh-grid) concept design.
The assignment is structured as a lump-sum contract with an estimated duration of 12 months, with an expected
start date in September 2026. The selected firm will nominate a multidisciplinary team, including the Key
Experts described below, and will report to MEC, coordinating closely with NEA, the World Bank, ADB and
other relevant stakeholders.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
MEC now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and
relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
Mandatory requirements
a) Firm Experience:
1. At least 10 years of experience in energy sector planning, energy investment planning, integrated
resource planning, sector development strategies, or related advisory services.
2. Successful completion of at least two similar assignments during the last ten years involving energy
sector investment programs, integrated resource planning, utility master planning, energy transition
roadmaps, or comparable strategic energy planning studies.
3. Demonstrated experience working in developing countries, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), or
geographically dispersed island power systems.
4. Technical and managerial capacity to undertake multidisciplinary energy sector assignments.
The Consultant shall demonstrate availability of qualified experts in energy sector planning, power system
planning, finance, policy and stakeholder engagement. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting
stage.
Discretionary requirements
1. The Firm’s ability to satisfy many or all of the following points are also considered relevant to a
successful application
o Proven ability to work effectively and sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build
effective business relationships with clients and colleagues.
o Experience of undertaking projects in a small developing state or a small island state or
municipality.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World
Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting
forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information
on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the
association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners
in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on Consultant’s Qualifications (CQS)
method set out in the World Bank Regulations for IPF-Borrowers September 2025
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours. 0900 to 1700 hours.
MEC:
Attn: Steve Wakefield
PO Box 1439
Majuro MH 96960
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Tel: 692-625-3827/3829
E-mail: swakefield@mecrmi.com
Copy: Jack Chong-Gum, jack.chonggum@mecrmi.net
EOI Submission Requirements:
Expressions of Interest should include the following information:
1. Firm profile
Expressions of Interest EOI must be delivered in a written form to the address below August 28th, 2026.
2. Organizational Capacity
3. Relevant assignments (maximum 10 projects) preferably including energy sector planning or similar
assignments in developing countries or small island states.
4. Confirmation of mandatory requirements
5. Company registration documents
Page Limit: Maximum 15 pages excluding registration documents.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Chong-Gum
CEO
Marshalls Energy Company
P O Box 1439, Majuro MH 96960
jack.chonggum@mecrmi.net
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Marshalls Energy Company (MEC)
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Preparation of an Energy Sector Investment Program for the Marshall Islands – REGAIN
Project
Project ID: P181250
Assignment Type: International Firm (Lump sum Contract)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Remote with Periodic Missions to Majuro
1. Background
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is one of the world's smallest and most isolated nations. The country
consists of 29 atolls and 5 low coral islands situated on about 181 square kilometres (km2) of land mass in the
Pacific Ocean. Majuro (the nation's capital) and Ebeye, the country's two largest urban centres, account for about
96 percent of total population while the remaining inhabit outer atolls. The Government of the Republic of
Marshall Islands, (GRMI) and MEC require assistance to increase the amount of renewable energy generation
and BESS in the selected islands to increase access to electricity and to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon fuels
for their remote populations.
MEC, the state-owned energy utility, generates and provides electricity to Majuro Atoll, serving 55 percent of
RMI's population. MEC also manages three mini grids in Jaluit, Wotje, Rongrong (Majuro Atoll) and Kili Island,
the latter having been recently transferred to MEC from the Kili Bikini Ejit Local Government. The Government
has partnered with the World Bank through the Renewable Energy Generation and Access Increase Project
(REGAIN) – an IDA grant of US$60 million approved and effective as of December 13, 2024, with a closing
date of September 30, 2030. The REGAIN project aims to increase renewable energy generation and improve
electricity access while reducing reliance on diesel-based generation.
RMI’s Electricity Roadmap targets an objective of net zero greenhouse gas emissions and the achievement of
100% renewable electricity in the power generation mix by 2050. As a small and geographically dispersed island
nation, RMI remains highly dependent on imported diesel for electricity generation, which exposes the country
to high energy costs and vulnerability to global fuel price shocks. At the same time, growing electricity demand,
the need to improve the reliability of aging infrastructure, and the expansion of services across outer islands
require significant levels of investment in modern, resilient energy systems. Ensuring a reliable, clean, and cost-
effective electricity supply is therefore critical to achieving national climate commitments, strengthening energy
security, and supporting sustainable socio-economic development.
Under Sub-Component 3.1 of the REGAIN project (Sector Development Assistance), MEC plans to undertake a
study to prepare the country’s Energy Sector Investment Program (ESIP). The ESIP shall propose and define a
set of detailed, prioritized energy investments to safely and reliably increase renewable energy penetration in
Majuro and Ebeye grids, as well as other outer islands. The ESIP shall be prepared in close coordination with the
newly established National Energy Authority (NEA), and shall cover the national footprint of RMI, including
Majuro, Ebeye and the outer island systems.
The ESIP shall take into account the full range of relevant existing studies, including but not limited to:
• The Integrated Resource and Resilience Plan 2024-2034, which already sets out a high-level power system
assessment and identifies a set of proposed investments in Majuro.
• SEDeP and REGAIN projects, including existing and new solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems
(BESS) capacity to be deployed.
• Relevant energy sector programs and studies of other development partners active in the RMI, in particular
the Asian Development Bank (ADB), such as the Energy Transition Project, to be considered to ensure
coordination and avoid duplication of efforts.
• RMI Electricity Roadmaps and national targets.
2. Objectives
The objective of this assignment is to prepare a prioritized, costed, and financeable Energy Sector Investment
Programme (ESIP) which is aligned with the existing Energy Strategy and Integrated Resource and Resilience
Plan (IRRP). The ESIP will build upon existing planning and strategy documents and will focus on updating,
operationalizing, and translating these into an actionable investment and implementation framework.
The ESIP should include:
• The identification of investment priorities, including both generation and power grids.
• Descriptions of viable approaches to financing the identified needed investments.
• The enabling actions, including policy options to support the investment program.
• The necessary implementation arrangements required to support delivery of national energy sector
objectives.
3. Project Description
The proposed ESIP project will support the development of a prioritized, costed, and implementable investment
program for the Marshall Islands’ energy sector, aligned with the Government’s existing Energy Strategy and
considering the Integrated Resource and Resilience Plan (IRRP) for Majuro (prepared in 2024). Building on these
existing strategic and planning instruments, as well as an updated IRRP1
covering Majuro, Ebeye and the outer
island systems, the ESIP will translate national energy objectives into an actionable pipeline of investments and
enabling measures required to support sector development, energy security, resilience, decarbonization, and long-
term sustainability. The project will consolidate and update existing and official sector analyses and investment
priorities, while identifying financing approaches, implementation arrangements, and policy actions necessary to
facilitate delivery of priority investments.
The ESIP will include targeted sector diagnostics, a review and validation of the existing least-cost development
pathway, refinement of renewable energy and storage deployment trajectories, and the preparation of an updated
1 The updated IRRP Will be prepared as part of the present technical assistance and will include updating the existing (2024) IRRP for
Majuro and expanding the geographical coverage of the IRRP to also include Ebeye and the outer island systems.
energy sector investment pipeline. The project will also assess investment requirements associated with emerging
priorities such as grid modernization, resilience, storage integration, and e-mobility development. In parallel, the
ESIP will develop an overall financing strategy identifying potential public, private, concessional, and climate
finance sources, together with a policy reform and enabling actions roadmap aimed at addressing barriers to
implementation and investment mobilization.
The project will further establish an implementation and monitoring framework to support effective delivery and
tracking of the ESIP over time. Stakeholder engagement and consultation will be undertaken within the
assignment to ensure alignment across government institutions, utilities, development partners, and other relevant
stakeholders.
The resulting ESIP will provide a practical action plan for sequencing and financing priority energy sector
investments and will serve as a key tool for guiding government decision-making, coordinating development
partner support, and mobilizing investment into the sector.
4. Implementation Arrangements
MEC will be the Client and Employer under this assignment responsible for approving deliverables and payments.
NEA, as the national regulatory body for renewable energy in the Marshall Islands, will act as the principal
regulatory interface between MEC and the Consultant. For deliverables with regulatory or renewable energy
policy implications, the Consultant shall obtain NEA's endorsement prior to MEC's final approval. The Consultant
shall work under the direction of MEC and coordinate closely with:
• MEC management and technical staff.
• REGAIN Project Management Services consultant, as applicable.
• Project Implementation Unit within MEC.
• National Energy Authority (NEA), the national regulatory body for renewable energy, serving as the
regulatory interface between MEC and the Consultant.
• World Bank on matters requiring no-objection, reporting, or implementation support.
• ADB and other development partners active in RMI's energy sector, as relevant.
5. Scope of Services
Task 1. Targeted sector diagnostics and strategic review
The Consultant will undertake a focused review of the energy sector to validate key assumptions, identify material
developments since preparation of the IRRP and Energy Strategy, and assess investment-relevant constraints and
opportunities. This is a diagnostic update, as opposed to a full sector assessment.
Specifically, the Consultant will:
(i) Review of existing sector policies, strategies, and plans.
(ii) Review of recent sector developments and pipeline projects.
(iii)Assessment of institutional, financial, and implementation constraints.
(iv)Review of utility performance and sector financing context.
(v) Identification of critical sector gaps affecting investment delivery.
(vi)Validation of key demand, technology, and resilience assumptions relevant to the ESIP.
Task 2. Review and update of the least-cost development pathway.
The Consultant will review the existing least-cost development pathway established under the existing IRRP
(2024) for Majuro and undertake targeted updates where necessary to ensure continued relevance for investment
planning purposes. The Consultant will also expand the geographic focus, to also cover Ebeye and Outer Islands,
incorporating the results the existing IRRP update and the analyses of the Ebeye and Outer Islands into a single
and integrated IRRP covering the entire geographic extent of the Marshall Islands (i.e., Majuro, Ebeye, and Outer
Islands).
The key steps to be implemented include:
(i) The review of the underlying assumptions (especially the demand forecast, and renewable potential) used
in the existing IRRP for Majuro. Preparation of underlying assumptions to be used in the expanded and
integrated IRRP, covering Majuro, Ebeye and Outer Islands.
(ii) Assessment of prevailing conditions, and any material changes, affecting the least-cost pathway,
including:
a. Demand projections.
b. Fuel prices.
c. Technology potential and costs.
d. Resilience considerations.
e. Renewable integration requirements, including storage deployment needs.
f. Policy or regulatory developments.
(iii)Realization of high-level modelling and analytical updates, as required.
(iv)Confirmation of priority development trajectories for generation, storage, transmission, and distribution
investments in the Marshall Islands (covering Majuro, Ebeye, and Outer Islands).
(v) Preparation of the integrated and updated Marshall Islands IRRP document.
Task 3. Preparation and update of the energy sector investment pipeline
The Consultant shall develop a consolidated, prioritized, and sequenced pipeline of energy sector investments.
The Consultant will undertake the following:
(i) Consolidation of existing project pipelines and studies.
(ii) Update of investment requirements identified in the updated IRRP prepared under Task 2 and covering
the full geographic extent of the Marshall Islands, and related studies.
(iii)Identification of additional investment needs where gaps are identified.
(iv)Categorization of investments by subsector and implementation timeframe.
(v) Preliminary costing and sequencing of investments.
(vi)Identification of priority and near-term investments.
(vii) Development of an implementation-oriented investment pipeline, including both generation and
power grid infrastructure.
It is suggested that the following investment categories be used to group investments by type: renewable energy;
storage; transmission; distribution; resilience investments; grid modernization; energy Access; energy efficiency;
and e-mobility infrastructure.
Task 4. Renewable energy and storage target refinement
This phase is designed to support the operationalization of national renewable energy and storage ambitions
within the ESIP framework.
The Consultant shall undertake the following:
(i) Review of existing renewable energy and storage targets.
(ii) Assessment of the degree of consistency between targets, investment requirements, and implementation
capacity.
(iii)Refinement of indicative deployment trajectories where required.
(iv)Identification of enabling investments needed to support achievement of targets.
(v) Assessment of the implications for grid infrastructure and flexibility requirements.
It is important to note that the ESIP supports refinement and operationalization of existing targets rather than
formulation of entirely new national policy targets unless specifically directed.
Task 5. Preparation of the financing strategy
Under this phase, a comprehensive financing approach for implementation of the ESIP will be developed.
The Consultant will undertake the following:
(i) Estimation of financing requirements by subsector and timeframe.
(ii) Assessment of the public and private financing opportunities.
(iii)Identification of potential development partner and climate finance sources.
(iv)Assessment of opportunities for private sector participation and PPP models.
(v) Identification of financing gaps and constraints.
(vi)Development of recommendations for investment mobilization and project preparation.
The Consultant is expected to consider possible financing from the Marshall Islands’ public Budget; IFIs and
MDBs; climate finance; green finance instruments; IPPs/PPP structures; and commercial finance sources.
Task 6. Preparation of the policy reform and enabling actions roadmap
The aim of this phase is to identify priority policy, regulatory, institutional, and implementation measures required
to support delivery of the ESIP in practice in the Marshall Islands.
The Consultant will undertake the following activities:
(i) Identification of barriers affecting implementation of priority investments.
(ii) Review of the investment-related policy and regulatory gaps.
(iii)Assessment of permitting, procurement, and institutional coordination challenges.
(iv)Identification of utility and institutional capacity needs.
(v) Development of a phased roadmap of enabling actions and reforms.
Task 7. Preparation of the E-Mobility investment and strategic framework
This phase involves the assessment of implications of e-mobility development for the energy sector of the
Marshall Islands and identifies the associated investment and implementation requirements.
The Consultant will undertake the following:
(i) Review of the existing transport and e-mobility policies and initiatives.
(ii) Assessment of the expected electricity demand implications of e-mobility uptake.
(iii)Identification of charging infrastructure investment requirements.
(iv)Assessment of the main grid and distribution system implications.
(v) Identification of priority implementation actions and enabling measures.
(vi)Development of a high-level e-mobility framework aligned with the ESIP.
It is important to note that this framework is a targeted strategic and investment assessment linked specifically to
the Marshall Islands’ energy sector, not a standalone national transport strategy.
Task 8. Design of the ESIP monitoring and implementation framework
This phase comprises the development of a framework for monitoring implementation progress and investment
delivery.
The Consultant will undertake the following activities:
(i) Definition of the implementation monitoring indicators.
(ii) Development of reporting and governance arrangements.
(iii)Identification of institutional responsibilities.
(iv)Establishment of investment tracking mechanisms.
(v) Development of implementation milestones and review mechanisms.
(vi)Preparation of proposals on periodic ESIP update procedures.
It is anticipated that the monitoring and implementation framework will focus on the following key areas (and
others, as appropriate): investment delivery; financing mobilization; renewable deployment; grid expansion;
storage integration; e-mobility rollout; and resilience implementation.
Task 9. Stakeholder engagement, consultations and results validation
The Consultant will consult with and validate key assumptions and contents of the prepared ESIP with key
stakeholders, as appropriate, and to ensure alignment, ownership, and validation of the ESIP.
The Consultant will undertake the following activities:
(i) Planning and moderation of a stakeholder workshop to present the overall project outputs.
(ii) Realization of technical consultations as required, and consultations with MEC and the Marshall Islands
government.
(iii)Validation of prioritization and financing assumptions
Task 10. Outer-island mini-grid concept design
This phase responds to the need to improve electricity supply on selected outer islands by developing concept-
level designs for island mini-grids (and, where technically suitable, mesh-grid configurations). The concept
designs will inform and feed directly into the integrated IRRP (Task 2) and the energy sector investment pipeline
(Task 3).
The Consultant will undertake the following activities:
(i) Screening and prioritization of outer islands for mini-grid / mesh-grid intervention, based on
agreed technical, demand, and socio-economic criteria.
(ii) Assessment of existing electricity supply, demand profiles, and renewable resource potential (in
particular solar and storage) for the selected islands.
(iii)Development of concept-level system configurations, including indicative generation, storage, and
distribution sizing, and consideration of mini-grid versus mesh-grid architectures.
(iv)Preliminary technical design and equipment specifications sufficient to support investment
costing.
(v) Indicative capital and operating cost estimates and implementation sequencing for each prioritized
island.
(vi)Integration of the resulting concept designs and associated investment needs into the integrated
IRRP and the ESIP investment pipeline.
It is important to note that this task provides concept-level design to inform investment prioritization and costing,
and does not extend to detailed engineering design or tender-ready documentation, which would be undertaken
under subsequent project preparation.
6. Qualifications, Tasks, and Level of Effort of Specified Key Experts
The Consultant shall propose a team adequate for the assignment. In its proposal, the Consultant shall specify:
• Each proposed key personnel position;
• The name of the proposed expert, where available;
• Role and responsibilities;
• Minimum and actual qualifications and detailed relevant experience;
• Whether the input is international or national / local;
• Whether the input is home office or field-based;
• Estimated level of effort in person-days or person-months; and
• Anticipated timing of deployment and deployment location(s).
At a minimum, the Consultant is expected to consider inclusion of expertise and an indicative level of effort and
split of on-site and remote deployment, as follows:
Expert
Position
Key Tasks /
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications /
Experience
Int’l / Nat’l
Team Leader
/ Senior
Energy
Sector
Specialist
Overall project
management and project
coordination; lead
stakeholder engagement
and consultations.
Provision of strategic
oversight across all
workstreams; ensure
alignment with the Energy
Strategy and IRRP;
oversee preparation of all
draft and final
deliverables; coordinate
quality assurance and
reporting to the client.
Advanced degree in
energy, engineering,
economics, public policy,
or related field.
10 years of relevant
experience in energy sector
planning, investment
planning, or sector reform.
Demonstrated experience
leading similar national-
level energy sector
assignments.
Strong stakeholder
coordination and report-
writing experience.
International
Power
System
Planning and
Renewable
Energy
Specialist
Review and validate the
least-cost development
pathway and investment
assumptions. Assess
renewable energy and
storage deployment
requirements; Support
investment pipeline
development and
sequencing; Assess
transmission, distribution,
resilience, and grid
integration requirements.
Support assessment of e-
mobility impacts on the
power system.
Advanced degree in
electrical engineering,
energy systems, or related
field.
At least 8 years of
experience in power
system planning,
renewable energy
integration,
transmission/distribution
planning, or energy
modelling.
Experience of national or
utility-scale planning
studies is preferred.
International
Energy
Finance and
Investment
Specialist
Lead the development of
the financing strategy;
assess investment costs
and financing
requirements.
Identify public and private
financing options, climate
finance opportunities, and
PPP/IPP structures.
Support investment
prioritization and
affordability assessment
and investment
mobilization
recommendations.
Advanced degree in
finance, economics,
business, or related field.
At least 8 years of
experience in infrastructure
finance, energy sector
investment planning,
project finance, or climate
finance.
Experience working with
development finance
institutions and private
sector financing structures
is advantageous.
International
Policy,
Regulatory
and
Institutional
Specialist
Assess policy, regulatory,
and institutional barriers
affecting implementation
of priority investments.
Support preparation of the
enabling actions and
policy reform roadmap.
Assess institutional
coordination and
implementation
arrangements.
Support the development
of the monitoring and
implementation
framework.
Contribute to stakeholder
engagement activities.
Advanced degree in law,
public policy, economics,
energy policy, or related
field.
At least 8 years of
experience in energy sector
policy, regulation,
institutional reform, or
utility governance.
Experience supporting
implementation-focused
energy sector programs
preferred.
International
Local Energy
Sector /
Support local stakeholder
coordination, data
Relevant degree in energy,
engineering, economics,
National
Stakeholder
Engagement
Specialist
collection, institutional
engagement, workshop
organization, and review
of local sector context.
Facilitation of
coordination with
government agencies,
utilities, and local
stakeholders. Support in
project logistics and
consultation activities.
public administration, or
related field.
Minimum 5 years of local
sector experience.
Strong knowledge of the
Marshall Islands’ energy
sector institutions, policies,
and stakeholder
environment.
Fluency in English and
Marshallese is desirable.
7. Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
As this engagement will be structured as a lump-sum contract, the Consultant shall submit a financial proposal
(in addition to a technical proposal) that includes:
• A total lump-sum price for the performance of the services, payable against the deliverables set out in
Section VIII, supported by a breakdown of professional fees by each proposed expert and personnel
category, indicating the applicable unit rates and estimated level of effort (person-months or person-days),
provided for information purposes; and
• Reimbursable expenses, included within the lump-sum price, covering any anticipated travel,
accommodation, per diem, logistics, communications, and other project-related costs necessary for the
performance of the services.
The lump-sum price shall be inclusive of all costs necessary for the performance of the services. The Consultant
shall clearly state the assumptions underlying the proposed costs and provide sufficient detail to allow MEC to
assess the reasonableness of the proposed budget.
8. Deliverables
The project has six (6) main deliverables, as follows:
1. Inception report. This deliverable will include confirmation of the project methodology, workplan,
stakeholder engagement approach, data requirements, consultation schedule, and detailed approach for
preparation of the ESIP. An Inception workshop will be conducted with MEC and other relevant stakeholders
within 2 weeks from the Notice to Proceed to discuss the proposed program of activities and to seek feedback on
improvements, which will be reflected in the inception report.
2. Sector assessment and planning review report. This will be a consolidated report covering: (i) targeted sector
diagnostics; (ii) the results of the review and validation/update of the least-cost development pathway; (iii)
assessment of renewable energy and storage deployment trajectories; and (iv) the assessment of e-mobility
implications and associated investment needs.
3. Updated and integrated IRRP. This IRRP document will cover the full geographic extent of the Marshall
Islands. It will include all relevant updates to the existing 2024 IRRP on Majuro, as well as Ebeye and Outer
Islands. It will be an integrated and fully updated document. (The document may be prepared directly editing the
existing (2024) IRRP document in MS Word version, with all revisions and additions shown in track change
format).
4. Draft investment pipeline and financing strategy report. This report will cover the updated and prioritized
investment pipeline; and the investment sequencing and indicative costing. Furthermore, the report will set out
the proposed financing strategy and investment mobilization approaches; and the policy reform and enabling
actions roadmap. It will also present the outer-island mini-grid and mesh-grid concept designs and their
integration into the investment pipeline (Task 10).
5. Draft Energy Sector Investment Programme (Draft ESIP). This will be an integrated draft ESIP
consolidating all technical analyses, investment priorities, financing approaches, implementation arrangements,
the implementation monitoring framework, and stakeholder consultation outcomes for review and validation.
6. Final Energy Sector Investment Programme (Final ESIP). Final ESIP incorporating key stakeholder
comments. It will include the finalized investment pipeline, financing strategy, implementation roadmap, the
implementation monitoring framework, executive summary, and supporting annexes and presentation materials.
9. Contract Duration
The contract duration is 12 months. The expected start date is estimated to be in September 2026.