Maldives
MALDIVES CLEAN ENVIRONMENT PROJECT
Grant No.: D199-MV
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS)
Assignment Title: Selection of Consultant to prepare the detailed design for Fire Protection System in R. Vandhoo and Supervision Consultancy
Number: (IUL)438-MCEP/438/2020/132 Invitation No: MV-MEE-181012-CS-CQS
Date: July 22, 2020
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a priority sector for the Maldives due to the fact of high economic and social dependence on a healthy marine environment. In recent years there has been a significant increase in the magnitude of waste management problems throughout the country for a number of reasons, including but not limited to population increase, changing lifestyle, dependence on importation, coupled with the environmental challenges brought about by the growing tourism. The amount of hazardous waste generated in islands such as lithium batteries, used paints, thinners and waste oil has also increased over the years primarily due to technological advancements, coupled with the rapid explanation of construction industry. Hazardous waste is considered as a priority waste that needs to be stored and managed carefully with special precaution. Potential for fires and explosions are high due to the toxic nature of such wastes. It is planned to only carryout storage of hazardous waste at island level, while treatment and final disposal will be facilitated at the regional waste management facility (RWMF). Hence, it is paramount for the RWMFs to be equipped with proper firefighting mechanisms.
The Ministry of Environment now invites eligible individual consultants to submit their “Expression of Interest” (EOI) for providing the services. Interested individual consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The scope of work as follows:
A master plan layout is already prepared by ME to show the existing facilities and required facilities for RWMF.
Based on this, this assignment includes:
- Prepare a study on existing fire safety system and planned upgrades; to identify deficiencies and additional requirements.
- To design a fire safety system (total solution) as per Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) accepted standards at R. Vandhoo, incorporate any existing fire safety items that can be used. Expected deliverable include but not limited to:
- Meetings with stakeholders to discuss the requirements (MCEP /MNDF /WAMCO)
- Propose draft design as per client and stakeholders' recommendations
- Submit the final report approved by MNDF, which shall include
i. Design Report
ii. Design Drawings
iii. Specifications
iv. Bill of Quantities (priced and for bidders)
- Providing assistance and advice during the bidding for a contractor. This includes preparation of TOR / RFP and other documents required for bidding.
- Evaluation of the received proposal subject to the bidding process conducted for the above RFP.
- Undertake periodic site inspection, check work in progress regarding workmanship, quality control, and performance as described in the contract documents.
- Provide instructions to clarify the contract documents where required.
- Administer variations and obtain client approvals.
- Assess progress claims and issue progress certificates.
- Assess and approve claims for extension of time.
- Prepare defects list prior to practical completion.
- Inspect rectification and issue notice of practical completion.
- Assess the final contract account.
- Issue the final certificate on completion of all defects and outstanding work.
The layout and requirements of all the deliverables shall be discussed with ME and MNDF and preliminary design shared and agreed upon before proceeding with detailed design.
- The consultant shall produce all the detailed drawings and BoQ as per NFPA, and shall conform with local standards and regulations. The tasks to be undertaken by the consultant under this Terms of Reference are to be managed in close collaboration with Civil Engineer and Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of MCEP at ME,
The Ministry of Environment now invites eligible Firms to submit their “Expression of Interest” (EOI) for providing the services. Interested Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services along with the following documents:
- Letter of Expression of Interest
- Company Profile (should detail out past experiences of similar assignments)
- Details of relevant experience with regard to the assignment (with supporting docs)
- Updated CVs of key Experts with attested copies of their educational certificates.
The TOR for the consulting services is attached with this REOI and will also be available on the Ministry website www.environment.gov.mv.
The attention of interested consulting individual is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, 3.17 and 3.18 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing, dated July 1, 2016, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-Bases Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing, dated July 1, 2016.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by 1300 hrs Maldivian time on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
Mr. Ahmed Nizam,
Project Manager
Maldives Clean Environment Project
Ministry of Environment
Handhuvaree Hingun, Male’, Maldives
Email: [email protected]