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MEMORAINDUM TO PARLIAMENT SUBMITTED BY DR. MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH (MP) HON.

MINISTER FOR EDUCATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING TO 10 REGIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATHEMATICS (STEAM) CENTERS JUNE 2019 V 1.0 PARLIAMpENT DECISION REQUESTED 1.1 Parliament is respectfully requested to consider and grant approval for the Construction Works and Educational Works for ten (10) Regional STEAM Centers awarded to ROBO Group T.E.K.
Limited at a cost of Eighty-Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-five Ghana Cedis, Zero Pesewas (GH^ 88,795,645.00) inclusive of delivery and installation of Educational STEAM Equipment, training and taxes.

1.2 This request also seeks approval for a multi-year contract as per the provision of the Public Financial Management Act 2016 (Act 916) Section 33(l)(a) and (b).
2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Ghanaian students' performance in Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2.2 2.3 (TIMSS) since 2003 has shovm weakness in investigative work, practical activities, and ability to comprehend and solve higher order questions among others.

The problem is aggravated by a lack of strategic approach to science and mathematics education and poor facilities generally.
The Government has placed high importance to building efficient labour force through well-structured educational pillars.

Accordingly, in the manifesto Government announced a commitment to "ensure the development of a healthy, knowledgeable, well-trained and disciplined labour force with the capacity to drive and sustain private sector-led growth in Ghana.
The broad areas of intervention here will include education especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)" The Government identifying the ever-increasing influence of technology in daily aspects 2.4 of life including education, intends to leverage the technological advancement in learning methodologies in order to expose school children to modem interactive and learning environments with emphasis on advanced technology in the field of Science, Technology, Arts, Enj^ineering and Mathematics (STEAM).
To further create the right exposure to the use of technology in learning among the youth, 2.5 the MoE has identified another gap, even with the introduction of the STEAM.

The gap is mainly the insufficient (and in some cases, the lack of) STEAM facilities for students.

Page 2 of 7 3.0 JUSTIFICATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION 3.1 Mathematics has been identified as the bedrock for progress and survivzil in the modem world.
Unfortunately, mathematics has proved to be a great stumbling block in education in the country.

Accordingly, the Government in their manifesto also announced '"leveraging technology to popularize the teaching and learning of Mathematics.

Children in every part of the country vi^ill have access to mathematics lessons delivered by first class teachers at the highest level.

We aim to demystify mathematics and turn the country into a mathematics-friendly nation."
3.2 STEAM education integrates concepts that are usually taught as separate subjects in different classes and emphasizes the application of knowledge to real life situations.

3.3 The STEAM centres will offer a variety of selected interactive learning environments with a large range of topics including science and technology, engineering, mathematics, robotics, computers, etc.

for students in public secondary schools in Ghana.


3.4 With the introduction of the free SHS policy, there is an increased pressure on STEAM facilities and other teaming resources.

This v^ll therefore, provide virtual experience to help leamers in the exercises and provide access to STEAM.

3.5 Leamers and teachers alike to be provided with facilities and curriculum for the teaching and teaming of science and mathematics.
3.6 It can be deduced from above that the STEAM education is planned and designed both in architectural and in pedagogic terms to cater for as many students as possible.

3.7 The centres will run a wide range of courses, classes, and workshop for all students including trainers who will serve as teacher trainers.

3.8 To compete favourably on the world stage, Ghanaian students have to be adequately prepared to take advantage of STEAM-related jobs.
STEM-related careers include computing, engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, mathematics, scientific researchers among others.

All these are becoming dying professions in the country.

4.0 PROJECT SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES 4.1 The project is to support Government's policy to improve on the quality of mathematics and sciences teaching and teaming methodologies.

The scope of work involves the construction, supply, installation of educational equipment and training for ten (10) regional STEAM centres.
Page 3 of 7 4.2 An International Competitive Tendering process was undertaken to find a competent service provider.

The MoE therefore sought the approval of the Public Procurement Authority to engage ROBO Group T.E.K.
Limited for the Construction and the Educational Works for ten (10) Regional STEAM Centers at a cost of Eighty-Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-five Ghana Cedis, Zero Pesewas (GHji 88,795,645.00) inclusive of delivery and installation of Educational STEAM Equipment, training and taxes.

4.3 The main aims of the project are: 4.3.1 To construct 10 Number Regional STEAM Centres 4.3.2 To expose school children to modem interactive learning environments.
4.3.3 To leam the use of advanced technology in the field of Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics.

4.3.4 Ensure that cognitive and motor skills of students are developed as they work thripugh activities that stimulate creativity, curiosity and problem-solving abilities.

4.3.5 To revive an interest in Science and Maths Education at Secondary levels.
4.4 The STEAM centres will be school based and be open for other leamers as well provide practical approach towards the study of Science and Mathematics.

4.5 The STEAM centres will be an interactive science and technology learning centres which aims at enriching the academic contents offered by the formal training for students between ages 5-18.
5.0 OPTIONS AND IMPACTS CONSIDERED 5.1 To choose options for consideration, MoE considered two (2) distinctive policy options and analyzed two variations of the recommended option, for decision making by Parliament.

These are detailed below: 5.2 OPTION 1.

PROVISION OF CURRICULUM AND TRAINNING OF TEACHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

5.2.1 This option proposes to cover challenges in Primary, JHS and SHS in the teaching and learning of science and mathematics.
This will basically be done to take care of only the development of curriculum and the training of the teachers in the field of mathematics and science.

Here, the constmction of the facilities at these ten (10) Page 4 of 7 centres will not be part of the exercise but will rather be concentrated on the software of the STEAM.

5.2.2 Impact — This proposal will provide the curriculum, training of teachers for the STEAM in the ten (10) regional centres nationwide.
This intervention is expected to improve the current curriculum to meet the current demands in the area of STEAM.

5.2.3 This will again demystify the difficulty in the teaching and learning of the science and mathematics in our school.

However, the exclusion of the construction of the facilities to help execute the idea will not make the implementation comprehensive even though this option is less expensive.

This option is therefore not recommended.


, 5.3 OPTION 2 CONSTRUCTION AND THE EDUCATIONAL WORKS FOR TEN (10) REGIONAL STEAM CENTRES (RECOMMENDED OPTION) 5.3.1 This option involves the Construction and the Educational Works for ten (10) Regional STEAM centres which shall specify the training program, and implementation plan, with the proposed program, including Program Objectives, Course highlights.

Curriculum and Success Indexes.


Ten (10) Teachers from each centre (total 100 teachers) will be trained in the subject they themselves will teach.

5.3.2 Impact- This option is in line with the MoE's aims of improving the teaching and learning of science and Mathematics in our schools.
It is expected that the implementation of this programme will make teaching and learning of mathematics and science accessible to students nationwide and also introduce students to the arts, information technology and engineering.
6.0 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION RECORD 6.1 The proposal has been discussed with the Ministry of Finance, MoE, its agencies and representatives of Senior High Schools in Ghana and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) through consultations and presentations.

Page 5 of 7 7.0 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6.1 i In line with!
the Construction and the Educational Works for ten (10) Regional STEAM centres the following will guide the implementation plan: • Construction of the ten (10) regional centres; • Production and supply of accessories and equipment; • implementation and content of the curriculum; • Sequencing and quality assurance of the curriculum; and • Training of teachers.

7.1 It is estimated that once funds are made available, the implementation should take a total of two (2) years to complete.
8.0 LEGISLATION/REGULATORY PLAN 8.1 No new legislation or changes to existing legislation is required.

9.0 financi!al impact and consideration I 9.1 The Government through the Ministry of Education has been allotted ftmds to cover the cost of construction, supply and installation of educational equipment and training to ten (10) regional STEAM centres.
9.2 The project is expected to cost an amount of GHjii 88,795,645.00 (Eighty-Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-five Ghana Cedis, Zero Pesewas) inclusive of delivery and installation of Educational STEAM Equipment, training and taxes to all STEAM centres in the country.
10.0 COMMUNICATION 10.1 The proposed construction, supply and installation of educational equipment and training for the ten (10) regional STEAM centres will be officially launched by His Excellency the President I of the Republic.

The Ministry will through press conferences, addresses and public engagements communicate to the Ghana populace on the proposal.

10.2 Massive publicity in the media including social platforms will be carried out to reach the youth, parents and prospective stakeholders.
Thereafter, recipient schools and their trained teachers will undertake registration of all their students.

Page 6 of 7 11.0 CONCLUSION 11.1 In conclusion.

Parliament is accordingly requested to consider and approve the proposal for the construction, supply and installation of educational equipment and training to ten (10) regional science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM) centres.
11.2 Cabinet has directed that the initial 10 Regional Centres be considered as phase 1 of the project and be distributed as follows; 6 new Regions (Oti, Bono East, Westem North, Ahafo, Savannah, Northern East), Upper West, Upper East, Northem and Volta Regions.
11.3 Cabinet has requested the Ministers for Education and Finance to initiate the Second phase of the project to comprise 10 additional STEAM Centres for the remaining Regions and the selection of the locations for the second phase should take into account the population and social dynamics of the Regions in order to ensure equity.

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BOX 1627 ACCRA TEL: 0302-201000/2 21^'^ May, 2019 ^ i t J .6 ^ V i t J i CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING TO TEN REGIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) CENTRES Ccib.inet nt: its FL f ty-liourth meeting held on Thursilny, 23*^^ May, 2019 considered a report of the Joint Meeting of tin.
: Cabinet Committees on economic Matters and Social Services on the above Memorandum submitted by the Minister for Education.

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The Memorandum requested Cabinet to consider, approve and recommend to Parliament the grant of Construction Works cind the Educational Works for ten (10) Regional STEAM Centres awardevi to ROBO Group T.E.K.
Limited at a cost of Eighty-eight million, seven hundred and ninety-five thousand, six hundred and forty- five Ghana Cedis (Gi-ISSS, 795, 645) inclusive of delivery and installation of Educational- -STEAM equipment, training and taxes.

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Cabinet approved the Memorandum for the considera'tion of Parliament, 4.
Cabinet directed the Minister for Education to implement the project in the following ten regions: Oti, Bono East, Western North, Ahafo, Savannah, North East, Upper West, Upper East, Northern and Volta Regions.

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Cabinet requested the Minister to initiate the second phase of the- project which will comprise ten (10) additional STEAM centres for the remaining Regions, 6.
Cabinet directed that the selection of locations for the subsequent phases of the projedt should take into account the population and social dynamics of the Regions in order to ensure equity.

OF EDUCATiOi^i 11 UiXBlVED rj 1 1'lW ;5i5 M 45, ACCRA j] I t Mil I • 1 .

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All Institutions that have been affected by this decision should be invited to the meeting to present their proposals.

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I should be grateful if you could take requisite action on the decision by Cabinet.
t 1 6) MERCY DEBRAH-KARIKARI SECRETARY TO TEE CABINET THE HON.

MINISTER FOR FINANCE cc: Chief of Staff Secretary to the President Secretary to the Vice President Chairperson, Cabinet Committee on Economic Matters All Ministers N \ In case of reply the number and date of this letter should be quoted Our Ref.

: ctrc/moe/m^3/app/2019 Your Ret: TeLNo.

0302675029 CENTRAL TENDER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINISTRY OF FINANCE P. O.

BOX MB 40 ACCRA , REPUBLIC OF GHANA March 2019.


RE; CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING OF lONo REGIONAL STEAM CENTRES - MODIFICATION Please refer to the letter N°.

FA 101/331/01 and dated 28^ February 2019 which was submitted on the above subject.

The Committee at its 2.

Ministry of Education's (MOE's) request for Modification to the above Project.
Sitting on Thursday, 14^ March 2019 reviewed the Based on documentation presented to the Committee, concurrent approval is 3. granted MOE to engage the recommended tenderer, Messrs Robo Group TEK Limited for |the above Modification at a revised contract price of Nineteen Million, One Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis and Fifty Pesewas (GH419,127,420.50) plus Fourteen Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Three Thousand and Thirty-One US Dollars (US$14,463,031.00).
This approval supercedes the Committee's earlier approval of 30^ November 2018 on the above Project.

4.

MOE Will now proceed with the remaining procurement processes by giving notice of acceptance and signing a contract within the stipulated time periods provided for in Section 65 (1) (2) of Act 663 and (Amendment) Act 914 and keep records for future procurement audit.

Kindly note that failure of MOE to act in accordance with the above provision 5. shall constitute a breach of the law.
THE MINISTER MINISTRY pF EDUCATION ACCRA davi'd/quist SECRETARY cc: The-RonT Minister,"MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (R), MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (F), MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (B), MOF The Chief Director, MOF The Board Chairman, PPA The Chief Executive, PPA The Chairman, CTRC In case of reply the number and date of this letter should be quoted OurRef.

: CrRC/MOE/MJ6/APP/2018 Your Ref.

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0302675029 CENTRAL TENDER REVIEW COMWIITTEE MINISTRY OF FINANCE P. O.
BOX MB 40 ACCRA REPUBLIC OF GHANA 3^November 2018.

RE; CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING TO REGIONAL STEAM CENTRES Please refer to the letter N°.

FA 101/331/01 and dated 16^ November 2018 which was submitted on the above subject.

; The Committee at its 36^ Sitting on Thursday, 29^ November 2018 reviewed 2. the Ministry of Education's (MOE's).evaluation report.

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Based on documentation presented to the Committee, concurrent approval is hereby granted MOE to engage the recommended tenderer, Messrs Robe Group TEK Limited at a contract price of Twenty Million, Five Hundred and Seventy- Two Thousand and Fifty-Four Ghana Cedis (GH(1:20,572,054.00) plus Fourteen Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Three Thousand and Thirty-One US Dollars (US$14,463,031.00).

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The MOE will now proceed with the remaining procurement processes by giving notice of acceptance and signing a contract within the stipulated time periods provided for in Section 65 (1) (2) of Act 663 and (Amendment) Act 914 and keep records for future procurement audit.

Kindly note that failure of MOE to act in accordance with the above provision 5. shall constitute a breach of the law.

| i THE HON MINISTER MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ACCRA , _ J^u-VjSL david/quist SECRETARY cc: The Hon.
Minister, MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (R), MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (F), MOF The Hon Deputy Minister (B), MOF The Chief Director, MOF The Board Chairman, PPA The Chief Executive, PPA The Chairman, CTRC /luinuui uiiu uaw \ji uHo NSSSiUBSBKH-KBS D t3r>V KJI An lelter shoufd be nuntad Our Ref.

NO.B.140/2018/MOE/STEAM/6 ' Iglm^ Tel.

No , REPUBUC OF GHANA ACCRA ,2018 COMMENCEMENT I.ETTRR TfORTHE ESTABT.TSHMENT OTT TEN REGIONAL CENTRES FOR THE gCTENCE.

ENGINEERING.
ENGINEERING.

APT ANB MATHEMATICS Please refer to letter No.

FA 253/323/OV dated 28"" December, 2Q17 addressed to this Ministry.

Copy attached).

Approval is hereby granted you to comniit'th'e Government of Ghana to the tune of GHfi Z 88,800.000.00 being the cedi equivalent ofUS$20.0QQ.QQQ.Q0 (Twenty Million Dollars) toenable the Ministry of Education undertake the establishment often (10) Regional Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) Centers across the ten regions in the country.

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The following should be noted for strict compliance in the award-of contracts: I.

There should be no Advance Mobilisation clauses n. No price variations m. There should not be indexation to or award of contracts in foreign currency lY.

No interest on delayed payments.

You are to ensure full compliance with the provisions in'the New Procurement Act with 4. regards to goods, works and services.

5.

You are to apply to this MinistQ' for release of Eunds with copies of this Commencement v^airarit.
Purchase Requisitions from GIFMIS, Payment certificates, and any other relevant documents upon completion of milestones of works.

MDAs and MMDAs are to note that, henceforth the understated clause is required to he inserted in all Gontracts/Agreemeuts in order for them to be paid.
"Pursuant to Seotion 96(1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), it is an offence to make an unauthorized commitment resulting iti a financial obligation for the Government, 1 [name of Contractor] understand and acknowledge that any unauthorized letter of guarantee or undertaking issued under this contract is unlawful, null and void ab initio, and is not legally binding on Government..I understand, acknowledge and agree that any judgment orgarnishee~order that may he issued in my favor as a result ofa breach of this contract shall only be enforceable against MOE and shall not be enforceable against any other ministry, department or agency of the Ijovernment of Ghana that is not a party to this contract, I understand that "unauthorized letter of guarantee or undertaking" means one that hasnot been approved by the Ministry of Finance."
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