Ministry of Environment
Maldives
Selection of Consultant to prepare the detailed design for Fire Protection System in R. Vandhoo and Supervision Consultancy

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS)

Second Request

 

Assignment Title: Selection of Consultant to prepare the detailed design for Fire Protection System in R. Vandhoo and Supervision Consultancy

 

SAAFU RAAJJE - MALDIVES CLEAN ENVIRONMENT PROJECT

Grant No.: D199-MV

 

Number:          (IUL)438-MCEP/438/2019/279 Invitation No:           MV-MEE-128592-CS-CQS

 

Date:               September 26, 2019

 

Solid Waste Management (SWM) including the management of Hazardous Waste 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 worsening waste management situation is increasingly resulting in pollution of the environment and the generation of conditions prejudicial to public health. Practices vary from community to community, but at most islands waste is building up into many open dump sites spreading across islands and disposed of either in the sea or by open burning. Predicting the threats to the economic development, the Government of Maldives took a decision to invest heavily in the waste sector with the support of various donors and international agencies to build the necessary infrastructure to develop an integrated and sustainable solid waste management system throughout the country on a Zonal approach.

This process has started in 2008 with the support of the World Bank Group, under the International Development Association (IDA) credit to develop an integrated SWM system for Zone II, namely the Maldives Environmental Management Project (MEMP). This project has been completed in 2015, by developing SWM systems at the island’s level and a regional waste treatment facility for final disposal of residual wastes from Zone II islands.

Following the success of the MEMP project and the design implemented, the Government of the Republic of Maldives has applied for a grant from the IDA for another regional waste management project under the title “Maldives Clean Environment Project” (MCEP) and shall allocate a portion of the grant to successfully operationalize R.Vandhoo regional waste management facility of zone 2.

Accordingly, as implementing agency of the above project, the Ministry of Environment (ME) is seeking assistance of a qualified and competent individual consultant for preparing fire protection system in R. Vandhoo and supervision consultancy

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:

1.      Prepare a study on existing fire safety system and planned upgrades; to identify deficiencies and additional requirements.

2.      To design fire safety system 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:

Meet 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

a.       Design Report

b.      Design Drawings

c.       Specifications

d.      Bill of Quantities (priced and for bidders)

3.      Providing assistance and advice during the bidding for a contractor. This includes preparation of TOR / RFP and other documents required for bidding.

4.      Evaluation of the received proposal subject to the bidding process conducted for the above RFP.

5.      Undertake periodic site inspection, check work in progress regarding workmanship, quality control, and performance as described in the contract documents.

6.      Provide instructions to clarify the contract documents where required.

7.      Administer variations and obtain client approvals.

8.      Assess progress claims and issue progress certificates.

9.      Assess and approve claims for extension of time.

10.  Prepare defects list prior to practical completion.

11.  Inspect rectification and issue notice of practical completion.

12.  Assess the final contract account.

13.  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 and Energy 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:

 

·         Updated CV

·         Attested copies of accredited educational certificates.

·         A copy of the EIA consultant license.

·         Details of relevant experience with regard to the assignment (with supporting docs)

·         Company Profile

 

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 Regulationsfor Borrowers under Investment Project Financing, dated July 1, 2016.

 

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 1300 hrs Maldivian time on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

 

Mr. Ahmed Nizam,

Project Manager

Maldives Clean Environment Project

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Handhuvaree Hingun, Male’, Maldives

Email:  [email protected]

26 September 2019
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