UNOPS Request for expression of interest (EOI):
LKOH/89940/2015/001
Reference number: LKOH/89940/2015/001
Description: Construction of the Water Treatment and Distribution System
UNSPSC code: 40170000
Deadline date for submission of EOI: 14.00 hrs (Sri Lanka time) on 5th February 2015
Posting date: 26th January 2015
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The proposed water supply project is located in Hinnavaru island of Lhaviyani Atoll, located approximately
147km north of the capital of Malé. The island currently suffers from inadequateinfrastructure facilities to meet its water and wastewater needs. In addition to theinadequate existing infrastructure, climate change and extreme event resilience arekey factors.The island was originally about 650 m long and up to 250 m wide, with a totalland area of about 22 hectares. It was extended by land reclamation in 2010 andnow has a total area of about 55 hectares.However, the reclaimed part of the island is currently uninhabited and is notconsidered part of this project, with the exception of the provision of a futureconnection from the proposed water distribution network.
USAID funded program to Enhance Water Security and Climate Resiliency in Maldives (Maldives GCC) was launched in order to establish integrated, climate-resilient water supply and management systems while promoting increased participation in development, allocation and monitoring of freshwater use at community level with the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM).
The Program is intended to demonstrate the process and outcomes needed to allow island communities to maximize their opportunity to overcome impacts from global climate change. This program will be implemented on the island of Hinnavaru through the construction project implemented by UNOPS and the technical assistance/capacity building project implemented by Chemonics.
It is envisioned that the combined construction project by UNOPS and technical assistance/capacity building project by Chemonics will contribute to enhanced water security while creating an enabling environment that supports sustainability and climate change adaptation capacity in Hinnavaru.
The primary purpose of the construction project to be implemented by UNOPS is to deliver the design, construction, and operationalmanagement of a full water treatment and distribution system in Hinnavaru.
These activities will provide adequate technical capacity for the delivery of potable water to the current population of approximately 5,300 residents (based on the Maldives GCC Preliminary Assessment Report household survey data).
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UNOPS Request for expression of interest (EOI):
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The UNOPS project outputs will consist in a fully functioning water supply system, inclusive of: i) ii) iii) water collection through Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) tanks, Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination plant and treatment facility water distribution system to the currently inhabited portion of the island (excluding the reclaimed area) and the current population of 5,300 residents/ 750 households and new distribution pipe line network shall be installed i/c house hold connections and meter. adequate capacities developmenton the island to operate and maintain the system (this third output will be done in close collaboration with Chemonics) and iv) The planning and installation of groundwater protection and recharge measures using surplus rainwater and improved management of wastewater;
The design component of the project is now near in completion and the next stage is to find competent
Contractors for the proposed works categorized under 5 packages as detailed below.
Package #
1
Description
Construction of main Reverse Osmosis
(RO) plant building, Glass Reinforced
Plastic (GRP) tank foundations, and
Ground water recharge system.
Brief of the scope of work
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Two storied building
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RCC foundations for 6 GRP tanks
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Ground water recharge systemfor each household
2 Supply and laying ofHDPE pipes, valves, associated fittings, house connections and fire hydrants.
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Clear water supply network
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Rain water collection network
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Firefighting network
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Rain water pipes distribution
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House connection, installation of water meter, valves and bib-tap.
3
4
5
RO plant supply, installation and training, procurement of regional water quality testing laboratory equipment i/c
6 months chemical supply.
Supply, installation and training of solar panel energy system, supply & installation of Standby Generator.
Supply, installation, Testing and commissioning of GRP tanks
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RO plantwith 5 years spare parts
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Rain water compact filtration system
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Pumps for rainwater collection and distribution systems, Laboratory equipment’s and 6 months of chemical supply
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Solar system
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Generator
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Clear water tank
5 Rain Water Harvesting tanks
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UNOPS Request for expression of interest (EOI):
LKOH/89940/2015/001
UNOPS invites suppliers/contractors capable of providing the works in above categories to submit their expression of interest. Contractors/suppliers at their own discretion may indicate their interest for any package, combination of packages or all the five packages, if the proposed works are within their capacity.
Joint venture associations between two Companies (International or national/Maldivian) will also be deemed as eligible for submission of responses. Forming a partnership with a Maldivian company is a requirement for
Package 2, Package 3 and Package 4 and/or other suitable packages in order to ensure local contractor’s capacity building and the local presence during the operational and maintenance stage.
In order to be considered as a potential supplier /contractor’s interested enterprises should submit their
Expression of Interest (EOI) including the following information:
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Brief presentation of your company including copies of company profile, incorporation certificates, number of staff, turnover for last 3 years with audited financial reports.
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Reference list (list of similar projects implemented in Maldives for the previous 5 years OR list of similar projects implemented in overseas for the previous 5 years)demonstrating your qualifications for participating in this possible upcoming bidding process
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Certificationsfrom previous clients in regard of the satisfactory completion of the projects.
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Contact information (full name and address, country, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, website and contact person)
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UNGM registration number*
The Expression of Interest and accompanying documents must be received by UNOPS no later than 14.00 hrs
(Sri Lanka time) on 5th February 2015on the address belowby mail or personal delivery in sealed envelopes.
Please indicate the Package number(s) that you are interested in.
Expressions of Interest can be sent by e-mail also to the contact person below. Please indicate Ref.
No.:LKOH/89940/2015/001 and the Package number(s) on all submissions .
This call for Expression of Interest does not constitute a solicitation. UNOPS reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. UNOPS also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final solicitation documents.
Submitting a reply to a call for EOI does not automatically guarantee receipt of the solicitation documents when issued. Invitations to bid or requests for proposals and any subsequent purchase order or contract will be issued in accordance with the rules and procedures of UNOPS.
United Nations Office for Projects Services
Sri Lanka Operational Hub
UNOPS-LKOH
No. 118/5, Nawala Road
Narahenpita
Colombo 05
Sri Lanka
Attn: Krishanthi Dabare – Project Manager
E-mail: bidslkoh@unops.org
* For companies not registered with the UN Global Marketplace it is mandatory to do so to be able to do business with UNOPS. The UN Global marketplace is a database of active and potential suppliers available to all UN and World Bank procurement personnel, and is the main supplier database of more than 20 UN organizations. To register go to www.ungm.org
, click on “REGISTER NOW” or on Registration drop down and select “Register as Supplier”.
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