Vulnerability Assessment And Pre-engineering Tender - 2633216

Procurement Summary

Country: Saint Lucia

Summary: Vulnerability Assessment And Pre-engineering Studies And Value Engineering Of Design Options? Soufriere Hospital

Deadline: 18 Mar 2015

Posting Date: 19 Mar 2015

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 2633216

Document Ref. No.: DVRP-CS-CQS-VAPSOP-01-15

Competition: ICB

Financier: World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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71335000 - Engineering studies

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Tender Details

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OFINTEREST
SAINT LUCIA
DISASTER VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PROJECT
Loan #5493-LC
Assignment
Title:Vulnerability Assessment And Pre-EngineeringStudies And Value Engineering of Design Options? Soufriere Hospital
ReferenceNo. : DVRP-CS-CQS-VAPSOP-01-15
Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank towards the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project(DVRP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for avulnerability assessment and pre-engineering studies and value engineering of design options for Soufriere Hospital.
The consulting services ("the Services") include carrying out the necessary field investigations and desk reviews to undertake the vulnerability assessment, which mayinclude topographical surveys, review of the hydraulic and flood assessments, geo-technical reports, preparation of option designswith all related disciplines associated with hospital services, including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire protection, Public safety, auxiliary potable water supply andpreparation of design options for restoration and effective delivery of health care services in Soufriere, Saint Lucia.
The Consultancy is to beundertaken over a period of six months and covers two broad areas which include the following services:
Activity 1- Vulnerability Assessment
Undertake the necessary field investigations, desk reviews of existing reports including the hydraulic and flood assessmentreport of the Soufriere and Fond St Jacques to inform option designs. Carry out all necessary topographicalsurveys, geo-technical investigations, engineering and consultations required to develop the option designs. Undertake detailed analysis andevaluation of the conditions of the existing site for reconstruction / rehabilitation; as well as the proposed site forrelocation. Undertakea vulnerability assessmentand comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the conditions of thebuilding. Such assessment and analysis should include structural, mechanical, electricalHVAC, Plumbing, Fire protection, PublicSafety. Carrying out of any Social Safeguardsassessments and or Environmental Assessments that may be required. As part of this task, consideration should be given to prevailingand prospective vulnerabilities includingnatural and man-made risks (storms, flooding and hurricanes) and potential measures for mitigation. Identify the level ofvulnerability, risk factors, the most feasible way to mitigate against risk concerns at present site and proposed site forrelocation with input and guidance of the Ministry of Health. Activity 2 - Pre-Engineering Studies and ValueEngineering of Designs Options
Develop and Present atleast two (2) options designs for the existing and proposed alternative sites Hold stakeholders consultations to developoptions; Develop the appropriate engineering options to includerehabilitation/reconstruction/relocation; In developing options particular consideration should be given in the detailed design tomake provision for disabled personsaccess to the facility (e.g. ramps), covered walkways, provision of sanitary facilities, provision for auxiliary water storage / water tanks, provision for site drainage, solar heating and location and details forspecific water tank position, provision of rainwater harvesting, provision for adequate site drainage, external ground works, exitsand entrances, perimeter fencing, location and details for specific tank position and quality of design and storagefacilities.Options shall be presented as individualactivities. Proposed interventions must conform tostatutory requirements, Provide cost benefit analysis for proposedoptions; giving justification for the recommended option; Submit proposed site layout map for eachoption, noting type of activity orconstruction, general materials of construction and approximate dimensions of construction, estimated time for construction Submit schematic drawings of the proposed works for eachoption.Prepare and submit design options and preliminary cost estimates to adequatelydefine the scope and cost for reconstruction / rehabilitation at the existing site or relocation of the health service to an areamore suitable for effective operations of the Hospital.
Recommend additionalstudies required to support the recommended option Options Packages For each option identified, the consultantshall prepare a concept package consisting of a description of the activities, map and site layout forproposed interventions, general design and construction requirements including schematic design drawings, proposed project schedule, preliminary / grossestimated costs for construction, advantages and disadvantages, land acquisition requirements, project methodology and proposedperiod for execution of construction activities.
The Department of Planning and National Development now invites eligibleconsulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provideinformation demonstrating thatthey have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services; (brochures, descriptionof similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, please note that the individual experts''''bio data of Key Experts to be evaluated is required.)
The shortlisting criteria are:
Qualifications and Skills Requirement of the ConsultantThe Consulting Firm:
At least seven (7) years of overall consulting experience including experience in vulnerabilityassessments of public buildings and in the flood risk assessment At least two (2) successfully completed similar assignments during the past seven (7) years
To be qualified, the Consulting Firm shall propose a team of key experts withthe following qualifications and experience:
Project DirectorGeotechnical EngineerHydrologic EngineerStructural EngineerElectrical EngineerEnvironmental / Social Specialist
WORK TEAM MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
POSITIONSQUALIFICATIONSSPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Project Director Msc in Civil EngineeringAdvisor, Consultant or managementpositions in development of projects related to roads and or coastal works.Experience notless than fifteen (15)years
Geotechnical Engineer Bsc in GeotechnicalEngineeringExperience in coastal slopestabilization. Experience notless than ten (10)years
Hydrologic Engineer Bscin Hydrology / Drainage Engineering, Experience in Hydrology andhydrological assessmentExperience notless than ten (10) years
Structural Engineer Bsc Structural EngineeringExperience in structural assessmentsof public buildings Experience notlessthan seven (7)years
Electrical Engineer BscElectricalEngineeringExperience in electrical assessmentsand inspectionsExperience not less than seven (7) years
Environmental / Social Specialist Bsc in Environmental Engineering /Sociology Public Educator, Disaster Specialistor Public Relations expert on community disaster management projectsExperience notless than seven (7)years
The attention ofinterested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the WorldBank''''s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Creditsu0026 Grants by World Bank Borrowers January 2011("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank''''s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The associations should clearly indicate the formof theassociation (Joint-venture or sub-consultancy; member in charge; other member/s and orsub-consultants).Joint ventures should submit letters of intent indicating their intent to form ajoint venture if awarded the contract andshall provide the above mentioned information for each member of the joint venture.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ConsultantsQualifications'''' Selection method set out in the World Bank''''s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Creditsu0026 Grants by World Bank BorrowersJanuary 2011("Consultant Guidelines").
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. (0800 to 1600 hours).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written formto the addressbelow(in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail)by March 18, 2015.
Project Coordination Unit
Department of Planning and National DevelopmentMinistry of Finance, Economic Affairs, Planning and Social Security
Attn: ProjectCoordinator
5th Level, Conway BusinessCentre
Waterfront, Castries
Saint Lucia
Tel: 758-468-2413
Fax: 758-453-0417
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.finance.gov.lc

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