THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS)
STRATEGIC TOWNS WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT (STWSSP)
LOAN NUMBER: 2100150039644
PROJECT ID NO.: P-UG-E00-016
The Government of Uganda has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards the cost of the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project (STWSSP). It is intended that part of the agreed amounts of these funds will be applied for payment under a contract for consulting services for feasibility studies for pilot projects under the strategic program for climate change resilience as indicated in the table below.
Determine the per capita consumption and estimate the anticipated demand for water supply and sanitation
services. The assignment will also include preparation of a preliminary water supply design option(s); assess the
feasibility of incorporating renewable energy in the water supply system; conduct a financial analysis for each town;
assess potential environmental impacts for all the water supply and sanitation options and propose mitigation
measures.
Design: Conducting detailed engineering surveys and designs, prepare detailed hydraulic narrative engineering
designs, technical specifications, bills of quantities, drawings and engineering cost estimates including tender
documentation and propose catchment protection mechanisms with emphasis on water shed and source
protection.
Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change: Assessing climate change hazards, exposure of the population and ecosystems to these hazards and the available capacities or coping mechanisms
Duration of each Assignment: 12 months
The Ministry of Water and Environment, now invites consultants (firms) to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. Consultants may constitute joint ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0900 to 1700 hours).
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 6th September 2019 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) and mention the Procurement Reference Number and Subject of Procurement indicated in the above table.
The Head,
Procurement and Disposal Unit
Ministry of Water and Environment
Plot 3-7 Kabalega Crescent Road, Luzira
P.O. Box 20026
Kampala-UGANDA
Tel: +256-414-220229
E-mail: mwe@mwe.co.ug:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Environment