Geophysical Survey/Site Identification for the Construction of Strategic Earth Dams... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Somalia

Summary : Geophysical Survey/Site Identification for the Construction of Strategic Earth Dams and Rehabilitation

Deadline : 20 Feb 2019

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 30721610

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : SAVE THE CHILDREN (SC)
Maansoor Area/Road, Jig-jiga yar, Hargeisa, Somaliland Tel: +2522570158/59/63
Somalia
Email :somalia.puntlandvacancies@savethechildren.org
URL :https://somalia.savethechildren.net/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Geophysical Survey/Site identification for the Construction of Strategic Earth Dams and Rehabilitation in Badhan, Bossaso and Dangorayo District in Puntland.

TOR for Geophysical Survey/Site identification for the Construction of Strategic Earth Dams and Rehabilitation in Badhan, Bossaso and Dangorayo District in Puntland

TOR for Geophysical Survey/Site identification for the Construction of Strategic Earth Dams and

Rehabilitation in Badhan, Bossaso and Dangorayo District in Puntland

1. Background

The drought crisis in Somalia is worsening, especially in rural areas which have experienced consecutive seasons of poor rainfall and low river water levels. The widespread shortage of water for human, livestock and crops, has led to near total crop failures and increases in livestock deaths. In some locations, especially remote pastoral settlements, the price Of water has increased by as much as 300%. Those who cannot afford to pay for water are forced to use unprotected water sources, thereby putting them at risk of acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/choIera. According to a Save the Children assessment, 85% of households in Somaliland and 74% in Puntland have reported their main income source severely affected (lost more than half of usual income) due to the drought. As such, there is rapidly diminishing food access among poor households as staple food prices continue to rise sharply and livestock prices decrease significantly. Over 2.9 million people face Crisis and Emergency (IPC Phases 3 and 4) across Somalia through June 2017; this represents more than a two-fold increase compared to six months ago. Additionally, more than 3.3 million people are classified as Stressed (IPC Phase 2), bringing the total number Of people facing acute food insecurity across Somalia to over 6.2 million. The average household dietary diversity score (on a scale of O to 12) is 2.2 in Somaliland and 3.9 in Puntland. Furthermore, 92% of households in Somaliland and 86% in Puntland reported children taking 2 or fewer meals. According to the Nutrition Cluster, almost I million children are acutely malnourished.

The ultimate goal of this action is to contribute to strengthening the resilience of Somalis and bridging the gap between emergency relief and rehabilitation. The specific objective is to sustainably improve food security and livelihoods and build resilience among vulnerable households and their communities in Somaliland and Puntland. The action will target 126, 474 drought-affected pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, urban poor and IDPs (19, 899 HHS) in 27 communities across Togdheer, Awdal and WoqoooyiGalbeed regions (Burao, Baki and Sabowanag&Gabiley districts respectively) of Somaliland, and Bari, Nugal and Sanaag regions (Bosaso, Dangoronyo and Badhan districts respectively) of Puntland.
In response, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Save the Children International (SCI) have come Together with local organisations Candlelight for Environment, Education and Health (“Candlelight”) and KAALO to build on the successes and lessons learnt from the EU-funded Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) consortium.

The objective will be reached through three main expected results (intermediate outcomes):

1. Strengthened community based drought mitigation and preparedness measures:

2. Improved Natural Resource Management for drought mitigation and adaptation:

3. Diversified livelihoods and assets rebuilt

4. Introduction

Save the Children (SC) has over 20 years’ experience supporting integrated programmes in health, nutrition, education, child protection and WASH and FLS in Somalia. WASH in SC is an important supporting sector, which delivers adequate water, sanitation and hygiene promotion interventions through health and nutrition centers, schools and directly at community level. It is also important to recognize that the lack of appropriate WASH facilities leaves the population without protection, and increases the risk for women and girls to harassment, abuse and sexual exploitation. SC has substantial experience in implementing emergency and long-term WASH activities in Somalia, working through partners and implementing directly. At community level, SC works closely with existing community structures in building capacity on providing basic needs. SC has been operational in Puntland since 2004, implementing post-tsunami activities.

SCI is seeking geotechnical consultant/firms to support analysis and design work for new and existing water resources (dams)

3. Objectives

4. Cary out Geophysical assessment and site identification for the construction of Strategic and rehabilitation of existing Earth Dams to achieve improved watershed management leading to land rehabilitation for both pasture and cultivation purposes.

5. Specific objectives

6. Carry out detailed geotechnical and geophysical investigations to confirm the suitability Of the dam axis for the dam foundation and dam abutment in the wadi/stream embankment etc.

2, Identify the relatively of the villages near the construction site to facilitate the participation of local people in the project for ownership.

3. Identify the accessibility of the site from the communities is easy and reachable.

4. Observe that there are no Other projects near the site, to avoid duplication and distribute the resource to the country properly.

5. Carryout soil investigation within the vicinity Of dam site to locate suitable material for dam construction and Grasping landform and geology

6. Develop profile drawings (longitudinal and cross-sectional) of the land. This should be based on longitudinal profiling or •probing’ to assess the extent of the sand reservoir, the existence and continuity of the impermeable bedrock layer, the height and consistency of the banks, and, slope of the wadi.

7. Estimate/Measure the storage capacity of the sand reservoir to locate the most cost effective location for constructing of the earth dams

8. Detailed dam design —develop detailed drawings including dam depth, spillway height and width.

9. Scope of work

The Technical consultant will carry out both primary and secondary data from the field during the assessment of the site selection of the earth dams. The secondary data will involve desk review and also existing and available earth dams, reports and maps while primary data will focus on by carrying out field exercise and measurements of new earth dams and geophysical study within the study area using a combination of geophysical methods. The outcome of the exercise will be detailed geophysical report giving details, finding and recommendations from the communities and local officials of the target locations of the project.

6. Expectations

The firm/consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

An inception assessment report and methodology for the assessment against the present terms of references and justifying if any difference
The Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and requirements for the site assessment. A brief note with the recommended sites selected for the implementation of the earth dams and site assessment and selection. For
SCI validation before the commencement,

The presentation for the field work, interpretation and conclusions to be presented to SCI technical team. A comprehensive final assessment report.
Documents/application will cover the following:

A technical proposal including schedule, methodology and budget for the assessment.
Financial daily fees in US dollars.
Updated profile/curriculum vitae for the consultants/individuals Past experience undertaken to similar assignment of this exercises
At least three references of past assignment,
7. Participants of the Exercise

The technical team of Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and SCI technical Engineer will also be involved in the exercise in the target locations of the project in Puntland.

8. Expected outcome

I . Carried out soil investigation within the vicinity of dam site to locate suitable material for dam construction/rehabilitation.

2. Selected three locations to be constructed and rehabilitation of one strategic earth dams in the three districts.

3. Develop profile drawings (longitudinal and cross-sectional) of the land.

4. Detailed dam design —develop detailed drawings including dam depth, spillway height and width.

5. Produce Geophysical Survey and site identification report.

REQUIREMENTS
Save the Children seeks to invite qualified consultants/firms who meet the following requirements to submit their detailed narrative and financial proposal on how to undertake the assignment.

1. Technical proposal on how the assignment will be conducted including methodologies, data analyses and interpretation, reports and schedules. (List software to be used for analysis)

2. Proven field technical and field experience of Consultant with Master’s degree in geology, hydrology, engineering geology, physical, or earth science, or in any related field and having good experience of working in this sector.

3. Consultancies performed in the last 10 years especially with reference letters for each geophysical surveys consultancy

4. Proof of availability of all the equipment’, personnel and ability to mobilize them on short notice (Include list of equipment, Brand/Manufacturer, CVs of the personnel) to perform the survey.

5. Submit a detailed financial proposal including all professional fees, report costs and subsistence costs.

Please note all costs must be broken down into details (no lump sums, no contingencies etc)

6. SC will select the geophysical surveyor in based on their technical competence and experience.

The consultant/firm will be responsible for their own security; insurance while in the field and Sav

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