Background UNICEF Guyana Country Office is committee d to scaling up sustainable energy integration in priority programme areas (e.g., Health, and related WASH interventions) with the goal of promoting positive social benefits for children and young people.   Positive correlations between electricity access and health outcomes have been demonstrated during routine maternal, new-born and child health services and emergencies. The interruption and availability of electricity is a bottleneck in using life-saving equipment especially for new-borns and children which has resulted in many preventable deaths. Similarly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, electricity in health facilities is critical to treat patients and operate vital, lifesaving medical devices to manage cases. Health facilities with un-interrupted, stable, and suitable electricity supply are resilient and have continuity in delivering health services. Besides enabling a proper cold chain and improving diagnostic and curative services, the availability of reliable electricity leads to a better administration of the health facilities.   Access to reliable electricity in health facilities is therefore an important enabler of quality health,  and related WASH services and is necessary to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in energy, health, and WASH. Some of the solutions to increase energy access in health facilities include connecting to decentralized solutions such as mini-grids or stand-alone solar Photovoltaics (PV) systems. Decentralized solar energy solutions are promising options that can also simultaneously transform the sectors to a low carbon and climate resilient development pathway. This is a powerful benefit to children and young people in the face of a changing climate and environment.   Guyana is a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and has developed a National Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2020 – 20230 and a Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030. Both documents outline actions for Guyana to transition to renewable energy sources including solar energy to reduce climate risk and carbon emissions. Moreover, in Guyana, the hinterland regions (Regions 1,7, 8 and 9) have disproportionate access to specialized health services and quality healthcare due to underdeveloped infrastructure such as limited or no electricity. To improve services in the hinterland regions, the Government of Guyana has equipped  health facilities with solar electricity however many facilities remain with insufficient or no electricity supply.   With the objective to provide reliable electricity to the Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities through solar PV systems, UNICEF Guyana is to identify and carry out site assessment of  44 PHC facilities suitable for solar energy in Guyana to determine the energy needs and infrastructure condition of the PHCs in order to prepare for next phase of solar installations. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this consultancy is to identify and carry out site assessments of 44 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities suitable for Solar energy in Guyana, to determine the energy needs of the facilities and infrastructural information which will provide information to plan for solar PV installation project at the PHCs in the country.   The general objectives of this consultancy are to: Collect energy needs data from PHC facilities suitable for solar energy based on the template designed for the assessment Collect infrastructural condition and site layout details to inform on solar PV installation plan     Expected Results: Detailed excel template (consist of HFSE assessment using ODK Collect and HFSE equipment tool) filled containing energy needs and infrastructural information for each of the 44 PHC facilities. Summary Presentation of key findings and recommendations of sites   Photos per facility organized by the Facility Name   Scope of work UNICEF Guyana seeks to engage a qualified contractor/firm to identify and conduct site assessments at 44 PHC facilities suitable for solar energy in the country. The list of sites is attached as Annex 1 with this TOR. UNICEF aims to complete assessments all 44 PHC facilities within 8 - 12 weeks for which contractor should engage multiple teams simultaneously to cover the assessments within the allotted timeframe.   The site assessments will be carried out based on the template, attached as Annex 2. This template already includes all the parameters deemed necessary to be collected from the sites that will allow UNICEF and future solar PV system suppliers to size the solar PV system and estimate the material required per site.   The detailed services required under this assignment are: Coordinate with UNICEF and counterparts on the adjustment of the tool and ensure assessor participation in the training workshops. Collect Health facility level data using the template attached as Annex 2:   The company will use the prepared Site Assessment Template to collect information from the health facilities. The template attached as Annex 2 may go through revision and updated based on the feedback from the selected contractor. The key points for data collection are All collected data will be submitted for each facility to UNICEF in digital Excel format All required photos will be submitted in jpeg or similar format organized in folder named after the facility name   The following type of information will be collected: Site/Infrastructure Assessment: Facility profile: verify the existence of the health facilities at the provided location, basic information, GPS coordinates of the facility, etc. Record the names and contact details of key facility personnel and local government officials with a stake in the healthy functioning of the facilities Building layout (dimensioned plan), structural condition, physical infrastructure integrity and suitability for the installation of solar PV system to power the facility and community receptivity, electrical power distribution system, etc. Determine the network connectivity situation and level of mobile phone service (voice/text only, GPRS, 3G, 4G, none) at each facility (to determine if remote monitoring technology can be deployed at the site) Describe the operation activity of the facility, including the operating hours, etc. Describe the current level of functionality of the facility (fully functional, partially functional, etc.) and highlight key constraints to functionality (medicine, vaccinations, water supply, electricity supply, etc.) Record the number of rooms, list the potential / earmarked electrical equipment per room and the expected daily usage pattern of electricity Record the average number of patients/days, no. of beds, services provided, etc. for health facilities – these can help estimate the size of the system and the needs in terms of equipment use, mobile phone/device charging Grid power availability (facilities and community), quality (reliability), connectivity arrangements, plans for grid supply in the community Other additional assessment, as necessary.   Detailed load assessment of the facilities (or kW requirement) to meet the existing and future demand for improved service delivery, including but not limited to the following:   The current electricity needs of the facility and future needs depending on any planned upgrades to the facility. Identify the types of services and associated electrical appliances that are deemed highest priority for current needs and future upgrades. Stock-take of existing energy consumption at facilities (including electricity via diesel generators, batteries, or other means, and the use of any liquid or solid fuels). This stock-taking should: List electrical appliances present at the site, their Wattage, and hours of usage in daytime and night-time Describe the current source of lighting and electricity and how it is perceived in terms of reliability and service quality. Provide photographs of existing lighting sources (e.g., candle, kerosene lamp, battery-powered torch, etc.) and/or any existing electricity source (e.g., diesel generator or solar system). Record the age of the existing diesel generator (if any), cost of installing the energy system and the average energy expenditure (per month) on the different energy sources, and O&M costs. The amount of downtime due to lack of fuel budget or generator being out of order If one or more solar PV systems already exist, record information regarding their specifications (1) A picture of the solar panel specifications 2) Total number of panels, number of panels in series, and number of series in parallel. 3) Inclination and azimuth of solar panel array 4) calculated PV array peak output voltage, current, and power (wattage) (if available). 5) charge controller size and type. 6) battery size, type, age, and typical depth of discharge 7) battery inverter/variable frequency drive/3-phase inverter size and type (if used)) and typical usage profile Record data on refrigeration used (model(s), size, and nameplate data). If the refrigerator is powered by a separate solar electric system, record solar panel peak Wattage (Wp) For other equipment already powered by solar, length, terms, and conditions of the operation and maintenance contract, age of the system, battery life, etc. Identify loads not suited to being powered from a solar PV system   All the above points are already included in the questions in Template attached as Annex 2.   A summary presentation is to be prepared with key findings across all facilities and recommendations on implementing solar PV systems in these facilities.   Create site plan for each facility highlighting the premises for the facility with all the buildings, with their purpose. The site layout (sketch drawing) should identify the location for installation of solar PV panels and suitable location for installation of controller, inverter, and batteries, and estimated wiring measurement from main to solar panel.     Stakeholders UNICEF Guyana  Ministry of Health Ministry of Loca Government and Regional Development UNICEF Health HQ Reference List NA Deliverables and Schedules Deliverables # work days Aug 2025 Sept 2025 Oct 2025 Deliverable 1: Preliminary assessment Conduct preliminary site assessments at 6 PHC facilities.     Submit the collected data in excel format with site plan layouts and photos arranged in folders per site    10 x     Deliverable 2: Complete assessment Conduct site assessments at 38 PHC facilities.    Submit the collected data in excel format with site plan layouts and photos arranged in folders per site  Summary presentations with main findings and recommendations of sites.     40     x Total days: 50         *** Materials under this assignment are the property of UNICEF. ***UNICEF needs to approve deliverables prior to moving to a next phase. Timing Duration of assignment:  60 days   Start date: 14 July 2025 Reporting Requirements The Contractor will report directly to UNICEF Guyana’s Health Team in coordination with colleagues from the Ministry of Health and UNICEF Health RO/HQ. A technical and financial proposal should be resubmitted by the contractor by  16 June, 2025.  The technical and financial proposals should be submitted in separate envelopes.  No financial information should be included in the technical proposal. Below is a list of items that should be submitted in the separate technical and financial proposals.   Technical Proposal should include the following long list to be decided by the Country Office: Company Profile Document & registration documents List of previous similar project undertaken Minimum 3 reference from previous clients (UN agency or other international organisations if available) Methodology Workplan for implementation of the contract Team Composition CVs of all proposed team members Electrical installations work or electrical surveys/inspections carried out in previous 3 years Solar PV installations work carried out in previous 3 years   Financial Proposal should include all costs associated with implementation of the TOR, including technical fees, transportation, accommodation, per diem.  Bidders are expected to submit a budget in excel format (using formulas) of the lump sum financial proposal to complete the entire contract based on the terms of reference.    UNICEF does not provide transport, accommodation, insurance or other logistical support for the Suppliers’ staff and all costs should be included in the lump sum financial proposal.   These lines of communication and liaison will remain open for regular contact throughout the assignment, and staff will remain available to assist and participate in the assignment as necessary or appropriate. Ultimately however, the institution is expected to have the self-sufficiency to work independently. Profile Requirements The company should consist of a team of full-time individuals who will be coordinating directly with the Health Team at the UNICEF.  The applicants should have a combination of technical skills of both solar PV installations data collection and electrical wiring. Fluency in English amongst the team overall is a must.   To finish the assessments of all 44 PHC facilities within the allotted timeframe, the company should propose multiple teams; with qualified team members not less than 2 in each team.   Graduate in any stream but preferably Electrical/Civil Technical Background: with soft skills of data collection, assessing infrastructural condition, electrical condition, and electrical health equipment. Also, to check quality of the existing wiring and determine the needed material for adequate electrical wiring for the PHCs Experience of assessors: Knowledge of health equipment functioning and purpose Knowledge of in electrical and solar works Knowledge of infrastructural assessment Minimum 5 years’ experience in delivery of similar services Relevant Degrees from Quality institutions Experience in MS Excel Experience in using Smartphone   Solar/Electrical Technician or Engineer: will be responsible to survey the PHCs and collect all the relevant energy and ideal installation location information according to the template All other proposed personnel should have qualifications and experience applicable to the position that they are being proposed for. The proposed personnel should also have to capacity to collect and organize data effectively.