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Request For Expressions Of Interest Consulting services - design and supervision of construction of r.c cistern in belair and lot1b: carriacou water security project – rehabilitation and update of cistern in top hill
Request for expressions of interest - firms
the government of grenada (gogr) has received financing from the caribbean development bank (cdb) towards the cost of the basic needs trust fund – eleventh programme and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under this contract. payment by cdb will be made only at the request of the gogr and upon approval by cdb, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the loan agreement. the loan agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the loan account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of cdb, is prohibited by a decision of the united nations security council taken under chapter vii of the charter of the united nations. no party other than gogr shall derive any rights from the loan agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the loan.
the rural development unit (rdu), the executing agency (ea) of this project now wishes to procure consulting services for the design and supervision of water and sanitation systems – lot 1a: carriacou water security project – construction of r.c cistern in belair and lot1b: carriacou water security project – rehabilitation and update of cistern in top hill.
the objective of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the ea during the implementation of the bntf 11 country project. consulting firms will be required to review existing designs and estimates (where available); advise on scope and adequacy of sub-project proposals, and provide revised preliminary designs and summary estimates, and detailed design and bill of quantities. the work must consider thematic areas such as gender, climate change, renewable energy, and environmental assessment and seek to integrate disaster mitigation measures into infrastructure sub-projects. firms will also be required to provide technical inspection of construction works.
the proposed interventions consist of:
sub-project: lot 1a - carriacou water security project, construction of r.c. cistern in belair
proposed scope of work:
the proposed sub-project involves the construction of a new 75,000-gallon traditional-style reinforced concrete rainwater harvesting cistern to collect rainwater from the roof catchment of the national disaster management agency’s (nadma) emergency operations centre in belair, carriacou. the sub-project will include a complete water distribution system, first-flush diverters, disinfection system, automated water level monitoring system, an overflow drainage system that will discharge into a recharge pit or pond, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and solar-powered pumps if necessary, and all associated plumbing and electrical works. additionally, the project will be designed and constructed so that all components and features meet hurricane- resistant standards.
sub-project: lot 1b - carriacou water security, rehabilitation and upgrade of cistern in top hill
proposed scope of work:
the proposed sub-project involves the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing cistern to improve its structural integrity, water quality, aesthetics, and operational efficiency. the sub-project will include desludging and cleaning of the existing cistern, repair of all defects, repair of inlets and outlets with the installation of mosquito-proof vents, repair of the catchment area, and installation of a security fence. the sub-project will also include the installation of first-flush diverters, disinfection systems, an automated water level monitoring system, and any associated plumbing and electrical works. additionally, the project will provide accessibility for persons with disabilities and ensure a safe and uninterrupted supply of water to the top hill senior citizen’s home.
the duration of the assignment is approximately twenty-five (25) months. the implementation of the two (2) sub-projects may be phased and, accordingly, the commencement and duration of the construction supervision services for each sub-project will be determined by the progress of the works.
rdu now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit expressions of interest (eoi) for the provision of these consultancy services.
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