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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=Heading1a style='page-break-after:auto'>REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Addis Ababa, Ethiopia <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Promotion of Ethanol Microdistillery for Cooking Fuel in Ethiopia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Loan No. /Credit No./ Grant No.:<u> TF096664</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>DATE : 03/01/12<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Activity Title: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Demonstrating the Feasibility of Ethanol for Household Cooking</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>The <i>Gaia Association, an Ethiopian non-governmental and non-profit organization </i>established in 2005<i> </i>has received financing from the World Bank to demonstrate the feasibility of producing bioethanol on a small-scale to be used as cooking fuel. The project will install an efficient ethanol microdistillery (EMD) in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Gaia Association intends to apply part of the grant towards the procurement of one Ethanol Microdistillery to be installed in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>The goods to be supplied include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>One ethanol microdistillery able to produce 1,000 liters per day of hydrous and/or industrial grade ethanol at 92 – 95 % v/v based on molasses feedstock. The microdistillery should also be able to handle other feedstocks as deemed feasible, including sugarcane juice and fruit waste from local markets. The final bioethanol produced will be used in the local community as fuel for stoves, small engines, and other utility purposes. The EMD will ultimately be owned by a women’s association, whose members are among the poorest in the city, with an average income of below $12 USD per month. <span style='font-family:"CG Times","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>The Gaia Association now invites eligible suppliers to indicate their interest in providing the goods and services required. Interested suppliers should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to supply the goods. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>A Supplier will be selected in accordance with the Shopping method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Guidelines under IBRD Loans and IDA Credit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Further information can be obtained at the addresses below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gaia Association, Bole Sub-city <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P.O. Box 1460/1250, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tel: +251 (11)-618 35 40<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: +251 (11)-662 74 02<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: gaiaassociation@ethionet.te <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: www.projectgaia.com<span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>- or -<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Project Gaia, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Number 1 Lincoln Square Box 4190<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Gettysburg, PA 17325 USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Tel: + 1 (717) 334-5594<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Fax: + 1 (717) 334-7313 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Email: info@projectgaia.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Website: www.projectgaia.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (sent via airmail or printed and scanned) to the address below by <b>Friday March 23, 2012</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gaia Association <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attn: Wubshet Tadele, Managing Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P.O. Box 1460/1250, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tel: +251 (19) - 42 76 05<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: +251 (11) - 662 74 02<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: wubshett@projectgaia.com | wubess@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst align=center style='text-align:center;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt'>or -<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Project Gaia, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Attn: Harry C. Stokes, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>1 Lincoln Square Box 4190<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Gettysburg, PA 17325 USA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Tel: + 1 (717) 334-5594<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Fax: +1 (717) 334-7313<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Email: hstokesoffice@gmail.com | hstokes@projectgaia.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"CG Times","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>