Cowater International

Request for Proposals: Commissioning, Measurement and Verification Services

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29 August 2026 07:06am
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Summary

Cowater International is seeking an individual consultant or competent firm to conduct Cx, M&V services in support of the CAPRED program in Cambodia

Description

KEY INFORMATION
 
Job Title: Request for Proposals: Commissioning, Measurement and Verification Services, Cambodia
Sector: Energy Efficiency, Monitoring & Evaluation, Equipment Audit
Position Type: Part-Time
Duration/Level of Effort: Short-Term
Position Location: Cambodia
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
 
The Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia's flagship economic development program in Cambodia. Our goal is to help Cambodia achieve resilient, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development. We improve both enabling policies and financial incentives for investment in clean energy and water infrastructure and catalyse sustainable business models that expand jobs and opportunities, especially benefitting women-led and disability-led enterprises.
 
Australia through CAPRED promotes investment in high-value-added agriculture and - as with all Australia's economic development initiatives - mitigates against emerging climate change threats to protect the environment for future generations. Through CAPRED, Australia works to ensure that all Cambodians can participate in and benefit equitably from economic growth by addressing barriers that exclude women, people with disabilities and other marginalised groups.
 
SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNMENT
 
 CAPRED is supporting a private sector borrower developing a greenfield rice milling facility in Cambodia ("the Facility") that is seeking CCFF financing on this basis. An independent, design-stage energy efficiency assessment has established a baseline and design-case energy performance for the Facility. A summary of the Facility and the design-stage assessment is provided at Annex 1 (Project Information). For reasons of commercial confidentiality, the borrower's name and other site-identifying details are withheld from this RFP and will be provided to the successful applicant prior to assignment start.
 
CAPRED seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm or independent consultant ("the Consultant") to independently perform Commissioning, Measurement and Verification (Cx, M&V) services for the Facility described at Annex 1, in accordance with the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Option C - Whole Facility Measurement, to confirm that the Facility's energy efficiency measures are installed, commissioned, and operating in line with its design energy performance.
 
The detailed Terms of Reference can be found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RFP26-068-RFP-Commis…
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The Consultant shall undertake the following activities, as applicable to the assignment:
 

  • Review relevant documentation, including baseline assessment findings, equipment specifications, design assumptions, installation records, commissioning records, operating procedures, and lender reporting requirements.
  • Confirm the assessment boundary, performance indicators, baseline assumptions, metering requirements, data collection methodology, monitoring period, and evidence requirements with CAPRED, the Facility owner, and the financier, as set out in Annex 2.
  • Verify the installation, functionality, and readiness of energy, production, and other relevant monitoring systems required to support performance measurement and verification.
  • Conduct site inspections to verify installation status, commissioning completion, operational readiness, and the availability and quality of required performance data.
  • Collect, monitor and assess energy performance during the agreed verification period and frequency, and calculate the performance indicators set out in Annex 2.
  • Compare actual performance against baseline assumptions, design targets, financing requirements, and other agreed performance benchmarks (see Annex 1 and Annex 2).
  • Identify factors that may materially influence energy performance and recommend practical corrective, operational, or monitoring actions, without assuming responsibility for implementation.
  • Present preliminary findings to CAPRED, the financier and the Facility owner and incorporate feedback into the assessment report(s).

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in mechanical, electrical, energy, industrial, or a related engineering discipline; an advanced degree or accreditation in energy management is an advantage.
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), or equivalent recognised professional certification, held by the lead consultant / team member.
  • Minimum five years of professional experience conducting energy audits, commissioning, or M&V assignments for industrial or agro-processing facilities, with a demonstrated track record of comparable assignments.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP), including Option C - Whole Facility Measurement, and of ISO 50001/ISO 50002 or equivalent standards.
  • Experience with biomass-fired thermal systems and associated heat balance / thermal efficiency verification is an advantage.
  • Experience in agro-processing or food processing sectors is an advantage.
  • Prior experience preparing lender-facing or development-finance-facing technical reports (e.g. for DFIs, climate funds, or concessional lending facilities such as the CCFF) is strongly preferred.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required; Khmer language ability, or a Khmer-speaking team member, is an advantage for site-level data collection and stakeholder engagement.

APPLICATION PROCESS
 
The proposal, including the Technical and Financial Response Forms, must be submitted no later than 5pm (Phnom Penh time), 24 September 2026 by email to procurement@capred.org with "RFP - Commissioning, Measurement and Verification (Cx, M&V) Consultant Services" in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.
 
The applicant is required to submit the Response Form in English (form provided separately), with an indication of a daily rate for each task/service as per the Response Form, and a milestone-based financial proposal including estimated level of effort by deliverable and any reimbursable costs (e.g. site travel). The rate should include any and all costs to carry out the work in the specified location. The applicant should also detail any other relevant assumptions or required terms.
 
The program will host an online briefing and Q&A session on 7 September 2026. Interested bidders may register to join the briefing by emailing procurement@capred.org, no later than 04 September 2026.
 
CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide further details on the scope of work. Please email procurement@capred.org with the subject line: "Cx, M&V Consultant Services - Enquiry". Detailed, site-identifying project information (Annex 1) will be shared with shortlisted or interested bidders under a non-disclosure agreement upon request.
 
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Cowater International strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.
 
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
 
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
ABOUT US
 
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.
 
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