USAID Sector Reform and Utility Commercialization (SRUC): Haiti CPU Transaction Project Deliverable 11: Guidelines & Recommendations for Conducting a Competitive Procurement, Reflecting Haitian Law & International Leading Practice
Summary — This document provides guidelines and recommendations for conducting a competitive procurement for the Caracol Power Utility (CPU) in Haiti. It reflects Haitian law and international leading practices for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the energy sector. The document emphasizes transparency, neutrality, and non-discrimination in the procurement process.
Key Findings
- Competitive procurement maximizes competition through transparent international tenders.
- Fundamental principles include transparency, neutrality, and non-discrimination.
- Haitian law requires collaboration between the Ministries of Finance and Public Works.
- The Commission Nationale des Marchés Publics (CNMP) must review tender documentation.
- The Cour Superieur des Comptes must give final approval to government contracts.
Full Description
This document, a deliverable of the USAID Sector Reform and Utility Commercialization (SRUC) project, outlines guidelines and recommendations for conducting a competitive procurement process for the Caracol Power Utility (CPU) in Haiti. The primary objective is to engage a technically and financially qualified private partner to manage the CPU in the long term, including investments in generation and distribution capacity, funding of operating cash flows, and acceptance of financial risks. The document emphasizes adherence to Haitian law and international best practices for public-private partnerships (PPPs), drawing on examples from Chile's experience with PPPs and privatization in the electricity sector. Key principles include transparency, neutrality, and non-discrimination throughout the procurement process, from the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to the Request for Proposals (RFP) and the selection of the winning bidder.