Under its Wastewater Management Component, the USAID-funded Community Support Program (CSP) is soliciting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial wastewater pretreatment equipment for industries. CSP is offering a rebate program to encourage and incentivize the installation of industrial wastewater pretreatment equipment to protect the environment and promote sustainable industrial practices in compliance with all applicable Environmental Limit Values issued by the Ministry of Environment.

Program Coverage

• Wastewater Management Assessments: Assisting industries in undergoing wastewater management assessments to identify technologies and practices that can improve wastewater treatment and suggest possible wastewater treatment equipment suppliers.
• Reimbursement for Capital Investment: Reimbursing 80% of the capital investment for acquiring machinery and equipment for wastewater management, up to a ceiling of $45,000, once the project is completed and the installed system is compliant with environmental regulations.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this opportunity, interested industries must meet the following criteria:

• Compliance with Ministry of Industry Registration Requirements: Your facility must be fully compliant with the Ministry of Industry’s registration and operational standards. Proof of compliance will be required as part of your EOI submission.
• Willingness to Commit to Payment: Applicants must demonstrate a clear willingness and capability to finance the installation, operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment equipment, including the initial capital investment and ongoing operational costs.
• Sufficient Space for Installation: Your facility must have adequate space to accommodate the wastewater treatment equipment. A site survey may be conducted to verify spatial requirements.
• Commitment to Ministry of Environment Regulations: Your facility must adhere to all relevant environmental regulations as mandated by the Ministry of Environment. This includes regular monitoring and reporting of wastewater quality and compliance with discharge standards.

Submission Details

Interested organizations may request the EOI documents by sending an email to cspprocurement@lebanoncsp.org with “EOI-CSP-TO5-23-004 / Industrial Wastewater Management” in the email subject line.

Submission Deadline:

All EOIs must be submitted by Sunday, June 30th, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered