Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to assess the market's capacity, preferences, and provisions related to mass burn facility services within the City of Cape Town's Energy Directorate. The City aims to gather information to support future initiatives, explore the potential development of a mass burn waste-to-energy facility, and inform subsequent procurement processes. Additionally, the RFI seeks to understand emerging technologies and industry trends in Waste to Energy (WtE), particularly mass burn technologies, to plan for future energy solutions aligned with the City’s strategic objectives.

Scope

The scope of this RFI includes:

• Market assessment of mass burn waste-to-energy facilities, including experience and examples from respondents.
• Evaluation of suitable technology options and providers, considering factors such as scalability (50MW – 100MW), access to municipal waste feedstock, and proximity to municipal sites and grid connection.
• Analysis of commercial, financial, and regulatory aspects to ensure financial viability during design, construction, and operation phases.
• Assessment of potential participation models, including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and financing options like debt and equity.
• Research into emerging WtE technologies and trends to inform future planning.
• Engagement with respondents to validate concepts through proofs of concept or demonstrations, without financial obligation.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements focus on:

• Experience in developing or operating mass burn waste-to-energy facilities, both locally and internationally.
• Provision of technology solutions suitable for municipal waste processing, with scalability and integration into existing infrastructure.
• Demonstrated participation in relevant projects with technology providers.
• Compliance with South African and international standards for WtE projects.
• Consideration of innovative and emerging technologies in the sector.

Skills Requirements

Respondents should possess:

• Extensive experience in waste management and waste-to-energy projects, particularly mass burn facilities.
• Technical expertise in WtE technology selection, design, and implementation.
• Financial and regulatory knowledge relevant to large-scale energy projects, including funding and compliance.
• Capability to provide comprehensive market assessments and technological insights.
• Experience in project development, construction, and operational phases of similar facilities.
• Ability to collaborate with municipal authorities and adhere to procurement policies.