Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands:

Saipan Geothermal Resource Assessment - RFP

The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to collect and evaluate scientific data to better determine the potential for development of geothermal energy on Saipan.

Available information suggests that the geothermal gradient beneath Saipan may be sufficiently steep to develop geothermal energy to generate electricity. The Project complexity and the need to collect and evaluate extensive technical data will require the successful Proposer to provide the expertise from various professional disciplines, conduct exploratory drilling, and provide equipment and materials necessary to complete the Scope of Work. More information (PDF)

To obtain the RFP package, interested parties must:

1. Pre-register with the CUC Procurement & Supply Division by February 10, 2014.
2. Make a non-refundable payment to the CUC Treasury Section, by cash, check or credit card in the amount of $200.00.
3. Collect the RFP packet from the CUC Procurement and Supply Office, 3rd Floor, Room No. 3, Joeten Dandan Commercial Building, Saipan.  

Click here for additional information on the procurement process or call CUC Customer Service at (670) 664-4282.


One (1) original and Five (5) copies must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “CUC RFP 14-001 Saipan Geothermal Resource Assessment” to CUC Procurement & Supply Division, 3rd Floor, Room No.3, Joeten Dandan Commercial Building, P.O.Box 501220, Dandan, Saipan MP 96950, no later than 10:00 a.m. (ChST) on February 24, 2014. Proposals mailed via postal or courier service must be received on or before due date and time.

A pre-proposal Conference will be held on January 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM (ChST), at the CUC Training Room, 3rd Floor, Joeten Dandan Commercial Building, Dandan, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.