The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Solar Energy Engineer (Engineer) to support the implementation of the recently approved Green Climate Fund proposal titled “Akamatutu’anga to tatou ora’anga meitaki: Building a healthy and resilient Cook Islands community – one block at a time”, referred to as the ATOM project.

The ATOM project aims to strengthen the resilience of health services across the country. This initiative is multifaceted and involves several work streams to be carried out over a 5-year period by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO), CIIC, and the Development Coordination Division of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (DCD). A component of the ATOM project involves achieving energy continuity – ensuring critical health services are operational in the event of an emergency and grid outage.

The services under this RFQ are focused around defining the scope of solar power installations at each location and preparation of the required tender documentation.

The Engineer will deliver the following outputs:

For Phase 1, the Engineer will undertake site investigations and consultations with key stakeholders to determine the performance requirements i.e. functional and sustainability needs, of the Rarotonga Hospital, and the Pa Enua (generally). The Engineer will also undertake an options assessment to develop a shortlist of solutions that meet the performance criteria. These options will be costed and presented to CIIC, TMO and DCD for approval.

For Phase 2, the Engineer will draft the Tender Documentation based on the outcomes of phase 1.

Please refer to the RFQ Document for details.

All enquiries and quotes must be sent by email to rebecca.cutler@cookislands.gov.ck