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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT TH E G O V E RN M E N T O F AN T I G U A AN D B AR B U D A Department of Environment Adaptation Fund Innovative Technology Consultant Appendix 1 Clarification Questions with Answers – August 17th, 2021 Question: Please confirm that we are to quote for the RO plant, filtration and the well pump along with the solar array, inverters and batteries and their installation Response: No, the technical proposal should not include the quotes.
The consultant that is selected for the consultancy will be required to deliver the tasks identified under Section IV – Scope of Services.

Question: Please confirm that the equipment is to operate 24/7 or for sufficient time to produce the required amount of water Response: The equipment will be required to operate for sufficient time to produce the required amount of water up to maximum of 12 hours daily.
Question: Please confirm that it is the responsibility of the consultant to drill and test the well, a structure to house the equipment, water storage tanks and distribution pumps and piping and all the roads and access Response: No, the consultant will be required to coordinate with the DMU, APUA and the Ministry of Agriculture for these activities.
Question: Please confirm how far the well will be from the RO equipment and the estimated vertical distance from the water level to the plant room Response: This is yet to be confirmed however, the RO equipment will be in a 100 ft vicinity of the well and the approximate vertical distance will be 100 ft.

Question: Will there be backup APUA power available and what voltage will it be?

Response: No, the RO units will be fully powered by renewable energy.
Question: Are we working with a budget or are we quoting for the recommended most reliable system?

Response: The budget for this consultancy is $22,500 USD.

There is additional funding to purchase the solar powered RO units and the water pumps which the DMU will cover.

Question: Can we assume this project will be free of all taxes and duties?

Response: The Department of Environment is a government agency and does not attract taxes or duties.