Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2017-02-21
Buyer: Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company
Country: ZM
Contract type: Services
CPV classification: 71247000 | 71530000: Construction consultancy services | 71800000

Technical requirements: Consultancy Services for Detailed Design and Construction Supervision for Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Main Sewer Collectors, Sewage Pump Stations, Septic sludge Receiving Station and Industrial Measurement Equipment in Lusaka
European Investment Bank, 98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer, L-2950, Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Lusaka Water and Sewerage Corporation (LWSC) is undertaking the implementation of the Lusaka Sanitation Programme (LSP) with financial support from World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), European Investment Bank (EIB), German Government via KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau), and the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ).
The main objective of the Lusaka Sanitation Programme (LSP) is to provide long-term solutions to the sanitation challenges in Lusaka.
The overall investment budget of the programme is € 240 million and is expected to be provided by the International financial institutions EIB, KfW, AfDB, World Bank, and a contribution from the Republic of Zambia / LWSC / Other .
a) Undertake detailed engineering surveys and designs of the sub projects which include topographic surveys, civil, structural, process, hydraulic computation and analysis, mechanical and electrical designs along with the working drawings and specifications;
b) Engage the major polluting Industries in Lusaka, for the acceptance of industry sewage measurement equipment with vandalism proof chambers.
c) Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan and its Implementation, including land valuation and acquisition
The consultancy services assignment will be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 will cover topographic and geotechnical surveys, prequalification of works Contractors, detailed engineering design, and tender documents, procurement of the works Contractor. Phase 2 will cover the implementation by the Project from appointment of the works Contractor to completion of the works following the FIDIC Red Book form of contracting and is expected to require approximately 24 months construction plus a 12 months defects notification period (DNP). During Phase 2 the Consultant will continue to provide overall project management, construction supervision, monitoring and quality assurance of construction works and accompanying measures.
4. Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan and its Implementation, including land valuation and acquisition
6. Preparation of detailed designs for the trunk sewers, sewer extensions, sewage pumping stations, and associated facilities
7. Development of a sewer connection strategy for all unconnected households located along the proposed/new sewers complete with GIS block mapping drawings and cost estimate.
8. Engagement of major polluting Industries for the acceptance of industry sewage measurement equipment and chambers
The core team of experts is likely to consist of a Project Manager/Team Leader, Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineers, Senior Sewerage Network Design Engineers, Sewerage Network Design Engineer , Senior Electro – Mechanical Engineer/SCADA Expert, Procurement/Tender Expert, Civil Works/Structural Engineer, Environmental Specialist, Economist/Financial Expert, Geotechnical Expert, Sociologist/Social Scientist, Geographical Information Systems Specialist, Surveyors - Topographical, Legal Expert, RAP Specialist/Valuer and Quantity Surveyor.
The core team shall be supported by short term experts having expertise in, but not limited to: asset management and customer management expertise; change and transformation management; and training. Bidders’ proposed staffing will need to include experts who have experience of both engineering design (FIDIC Red Book) contracts as well as experience of working in a similar environment to Zambia.