Rehabilitation and Expansion of Wau Water Treatment Plant in Wau, Southern Sudan: Louis Berger Group, Inc (LBG)

Invitation to Apply for Prequalification

Rehabilitation and Expansion of Wau Water Treatment Plant in Wau, Southern Sudan

The Louis Berger Group, Inc (LBG) is an international engineering company implementing the USAID funded Sudan Infrastructure Services Program (SISP).

One of the SISP projects includes the Urban Water and Sanitation Program, of which one of the current project includes the rehabilitation and expansion of the Wau Water Treatment Plant in Wau, Sudan.

The improvements to the Wau water treatment system will include rehabilitation of existing structures and treatment systems as well as the construction of new pipe works, water treatment systems and reinforced concrete structures.

LBG intends to prequalify interested firms who performed services similar in complexity and uniqueness of construction under projects of similar scope and magnitude.

The following scope of work specifies the anticipated elements to the expansion and rehabilitation of the water treatment plant.

There is potential for a second phase of this project which will include the expansion of the Water treatment Plant and the distribution system throughout the city.

The subcontractor will be responsible for the procurement, installation and construction of the specified scope of work, including, electrical and mechanical installation of equipment.

Civil site work will be required to stabilized disturbed ground and establish a stable drainage ditch from the site.

Environmental control measures will be installed and implemented throughout the project to ensure there is no degradation to the surrounding environment or the river Jur.

The subcontractor will be responsible for the commissioning and operation of the water treatment system for several months after the completion of construction to ensure the components are operating properly.

Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of prequalification documents on the SISP website at www.sisp-sudan.com or from LBG at the addresses noted below.

Completed prequalification documents shall be submitted to:

The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
ATTN: Kara P. Dixon, Contracts and Procurement Manager
kdixon@louisberger.com
AFEX River Camp
Juba, Southern Sudan
Attention: Contracts Office

Copies shall be sent to:
The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
ATTN: Andrew V. Bailey II
2445 M Street NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

Completed prequalification documents are due Not Later Than 1600 hrs (East Africa Time) on 08 January 2010

Expression of Interest to Offer Consultancy Services to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation on Development of Land Reclamation Policy

Expression of Interest to offer Consultancy Services to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation on development of Land Reclamation Policy.

1. Background

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has been implementing Sector reforms following the launch of the National Policy on Water Resources management and development in 1999 and the enactment of the Water Act 2002. The Ministry wishes to deepen these reforms to cover other sub-sectors of the Ministry that were not covered during Water Policy formulation and review.

Consequently the Ministry wishes to hire the services of a consultant or consultancy firm to guide in the process of formulation of a Land Reclamation Policy.

2. Objectives

The overall objective of the consultancy is to assist the department of Land Reclamation complete the Land Reclamation Policy and strategies for the sub-sector.

3. Scope of work

• Review and align the draft Land reclamation policy document with related Policies, Legislations and Strategies
• Develop and facilitate the finalization of the Land Reclamation policy and strategies
• Facilitate 3 stakeholders workshops geared towards finalization of the Land Reclamation policy and strategies.
• Complete and refine the draft policy document after the stakeholder workshops and present the results to the steering committee.
• Finalize and deliver a soft copy and ten (10) bound copies of the completed draft Land Reclamation Policy and strategies

4. Approach

The consultant will be required to review relevant Policy, Legal and Strategic documents and make recommendations to a steering committee on the way forward in the formulation of an all inclusive and participatory policy

The Consultant in consultation with the steering committee members will draw the schedule of activities and organization of the whole process.

The consultant will more specifically;-

• Analyze the challenges of land degradation on national development
  
• Analyze the challenges of land reclamation and the impact of implementing the sub-sector plans and also recommend institutional framework.
• Analyze the linkages and likely impact the Land Reclamation Policy may have on other sectors and on the environment
• Lead in at least 3 stakeholders consultative meetings /workshop
• Develop, refine and deliver a completed Land Reclamation policy draft document

5. Timing

The consultant will be engaged on short term basis on to an agreed action plan for a period not exceeding forty (40) days.

6. Qualification and experience

The lead Consultant has a minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field, be knowledgeable on land degradation, reclamation and development issues.

Has wide skills and experience in policy formulation and development. Be experienced in Land Reclamation and ASAL development as it relates to national development.

The expression of interest (Eol) and availability to undertake the requested service at a short notice should include:

• A detailed CV of the Key consultants, time allocated, proposed work program, details of previous experience for similar work and all government requirements in one cover
• Detailed financial proposal, including mode of payment in another cover.

Both proposals should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked 'LRP Eol and "LRP Financial Proposal to the: Address below, so as to reach on or before 31" August 2009.

Chief Procurement Officer
Ministry of Water and Irrigation,
P. O. Box 49720-00100
MAJI House, Ngong Rd
Nairobi

WaterPartners(Water.Org) Tender Notice

WaterPartners (Water.Org) invites sealed bids for drilling and construction of 4 boreholes in 4 primary schools in Nyando and Kisumu East Districts.

Tender documents can be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 3,000/= to WaterPartners (Water.Org), upon which a cash receipt must be obtained.

Complete tender applications to be dropped of at the tender box located at WaterPartners' (Water.Org) reception on or before 26th August 2009 at 10am. Tenders to be opened the same day at 2pm.

Copies of the following must accompany the application

1. Registration with Ministry of Water and Irrigation as a borehole drilling contractor (proof of registration will be required)

2. Successful completion of at least three similar contracts in the last three years;

3. Copy of receipt obtained upon purchase of tender documents.

All applications to be addressed to:
The Country Director,
WaterPartners (Water.Org).
Varsity Plaza, 9th Floor.
P. O. Box 3687
Kisumu.

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Rift Valley Water Services Board Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Rift Valley Water Services Board

RIFT VALLEY WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR 13 TOWNS

CONTRACT No. RVWSB/WC/01/8

REHABILITATION AND AUGMENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION WORKS IN MOLO, ELBURGON AND NJORO TOWNS

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

1. The Government of Kenya has received a Loan and Grant from the African Development Fund towards the cost of Rift Valley Water Supply and Sanitation Project - Water Supply and Sanitation Improvements for 13 Towns and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Contract for Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Water Supply and Sanitation Works in Molo, Elburgon and Njoro Towns, Contract No. RVWSB/WC/01/8.

2. The Rift Valley Water Services Board now invites sealed Bids based on National Competitive Bidding (NCB) from eligible Bidders for the Construction of the following Works:

2.1. MOLO TOWN

Minor Rehabilitation Works at Existing High Level Tank

New Works:

• Borehole Manifold Pipeline, Length 1500m,;diameter varying in size from 100mm - 200mm
• Chlorination Building including equipping with Mixing Tanks, Dosers, Mixers, etc.

2.2. ELBURGON TOWN

Minor Rehabilitation Works at Existing High Level Tank

New Works:

• Borehole Manifold Pipeline, Length 2400m, diameter varying in size from 100mm - 150mm
• Chlorination Building including equipping with Mixing Tank, Dosers, Mixers, etc.

2.3 NJORO TOWN

Minor Rehabilitation Works at Existing Shell Borehole Site

New Works:

• Borehole Manifold Pipeline, Length 4200m, diameter varying in size from 100mm - 150mm
• Chlorination Building including equipping with Mixing Tanks, Dosers, Mixers, etc.
• 250m3 Capacity Reinforced Concrete Collector Tank
• Pump House and Control Room including associated Electrical Works, Site & Ancillary Works
• 150m3 Elevated Pressed Steel Tank including Tower, associated Pipework & Fittings.

3. Bidding is open to all Bidders from eligible source Countries as defined in the ADB's 'Rules of Procedure for Procurement of Goods and Works'.

4. Bidding Documents (and additional copies) may be purchased at: Rift Valley Water Services Board Prisons Road Off Kabarnet Road P.O. Box 2451 NAKURU, Kenya Telephone: +254-51-2213557 Fax: +254-51-2214915 E-mail: info@rvwsb.or.ke
for a non-refundable fee of KES 5,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Five Thousand), or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency.

Interested Bidders may obtain further information at the same address.

5. Bids shall be valid for a period of 60 days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by Bid Security of KES 2,000,000.00 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency, and shall be delivered to the Tender Box located at the office of:

The Chief Executive Officer
Rift Valley Water Services Board
Prisons Road Off Kabarnet Road
P.O. Box 2451
NAKURU, Kenya

Telephone: +254-51-2213557

Fax:+254-51-2214915

on or before 1200 Hours on Wednesday, 9th September 2009.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter, and Tenderers or their Representative are free to witness the opening if they so wish.

Medair Invitation for Tender

Medair, an international NGO, is planning to overhaul / rehabilitate the water distribution system in Wadakona Payam, Manyo County in Upper Nile State (Southern Sudan) after the final approval by our donor.

The fifteen year old water system in Wadekona serves approximately 17,000 people and is in desperate need to be overhauled.

The installation treats water from the river Nile and distributes this to the community via an elevated tank and network of pipelines and water kiosks.

Both the water treatment system and the distribution network will be overhauled and the distribution network will be extended to serve the increasing population of this payam.

The supply of materials, repair and construction work should be accomplished in a period of 6 months from the date of award of the contract.

Hereto Medair invites interested and competent contractors and companies to submit through the Medair South Sudan, support office in Nairobi located at George Padmore road, Off Kidaruma road next to Gemina court or in Juba located at Hai Nimira Talata near to the Concern Guesthouse off University road.

Specifications on the work can be obtained from the offices in Nairobi.

Sealed tender documents must be submitted before 17:00 hrs at August 30, 2009.

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board ACP/EU WATER FACILITY Capacity Building Programme for Water Service Providers

TENDER NO. LVSWSB/EU/08/2009-2010

The Delegation of European Commission in the Republic of Kenya on behalf of and on the account of the Government of Kenya intends to award a service contract for the Development of Strategies, Technical Manuals and a Regulatory tool for Lake Victoria South Water Services Board and Water Services Providers with financial assistance from the 9th EOF Programme of the European Communities (EOF).

The bidding is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the financing agreement.

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Development of Strategies, Technical Manuals and a Regulatory tool for the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board and Water Services Providers.

The scope of the exercise shall involve the following:

• Development and operationalisation of a Communication, Pro- poor Water and Sanitation Services, Gender mainstreaming and Public-Private Partnership strategies for the Board and WSPs.
• Development and operationalisation of Operations and Maintenance and Water Quality Manuals for use by WSPs.

The Tender dossier is available free of charge from the Procurement office, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board offices located at Lavictor's House off Ring Road, Milimani, P.O. Box 3325, Kisumu, Kenya, Tel +254 57 2025128, fax +254 57 2025127, Email: lakevicsouth @ yahoo.com during normal working hours. Interested bidders may request for tender documents by email and obtain further information at the same address.

The instructions to bidders and general conditions of contract contained in the bidding documents comply with the EU standard bidding documents for procurement of services.

Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening and must be delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the reception of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board offices at Lavictor's house, off Ring Road Milimani, Kisumu city, Kenya

The deadline for submission offenders is 9th September 2009 at 10.00 am East African time.

The bids will be opened thereafter in the presence of bidders representatives who chose to attend at the LVSWSB boardroom at Lavictor's house off Ring Road, Milimani, Kisumu City, Kenya.

Eng. Michael O. Ochieng'
Chief Executive Officer

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board ACP/EU WATER FACILITY Capacity Building Programme for Water Service Providers

TENDER NO. LVSWSB/EU/07/2009-2010

The Delegation of European Commission in the Republic of Kenya on behalf of and on the account of the Government of Kenya intends to award a service contract for the Training of Board members for the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board and Water Services Providers Board and committee members with financial assistance from the 9th EOF Programme of the European Communities (EOF).

The bidding is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the financing agreement.

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Training of Board members for the Lake Victoria South Water Services Board and Water Services Providers Board and committee members.

The scope of the exercise shall involve the following:

• Carrying out a participatory needs assessment for LVSWSB, 1 urban WSP and 1 rural WSP targeting monitoring and evaluation, performance management, corporate governance, private public partnership, gender mainstreaming and change management.
• Training for 11 LVSWSB and 82 board members from 9 urban WSPs, 180 Management Committee members from 30 rural WSPs and 6 members of the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Forum Secretariat on M&E, performance management and corporate governance, private public partnership, gender mainstreaming and change management.
• Documentation of procedures for access to water, sewerage and / or sanitation services for WSPs within their areas of jurisdiction.
• Conduct a baseline survey for water and sewerage/ sanitation coverage and Unaccounted For Water Levels for 9 urban WSPs and 3 rural WSPs.

The Tender dossier is available free of charge from the Procurement office, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board offices located at Lavictor's House off Ring Road, Milimani, P.O. Box 3325, Kisumu, Kenya, Tel +254 57 2025128, fax +254 57 2025127, Email: lakevicsouth @ yahoo.com during normal working hours.

Interested bidders may request for tender documents by email and obtain further information at the same address.

The instructions to bidders and general conditions of contract contained in the bidding documents comply with the EU standard bidding documents for procurement of services.

Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening and must be delivered and placed in the Tender Box at the reception of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board offices at Lavictor's house, off Ring Road Milimani, Kisumu city, Kenya

The deadline for submission of tenders is 9th September 2009 at 10.00 am East African time.

The bids will be opened thereafter in the presence of bidders representatives who chose to attend at the LVSWSB boardroom at Lavictor's house off Ring Road, Milimani, Kisumu City, Kenya.

Eng. Michael O. Ochieng'
Chief Executive Officer

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Water Services Board Support Project- Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Component Expression of Interest (EOI

Support Organizations (SOs) and Quality Control Agents (QCAs) for Rural Water and Sanitation Projects

1. Purpose for the EOI

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board through the Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) has received a Grant from the African Development Bank to finance the Water Services Board Support Project.

Part of the proceeds of the Grant will be applied to meet eligible payments for development and implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme component of the Project.

The process entails participatory methods in the development and implementation of viable and sustainable rural water and sanitation projects through the support of Quality control Agents and Support Organizations (SOs)

2. Mandate and Location

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette Notice No. 1714 under the Water Act 2002.

The Board is mandated to be responsible for the efficient and economic provision of Water and Sanitation services in its area of jurisdiction.

The Board covers 43 (Fourty three) Districts namely Kisumu West, Kisumu East, Siaya, Ugenya, Bondo, Rarieda, Nyando, Rachuonyo North, Rachuonyo South, Homa Bay, Ndhiwa, Suba, Migori, Uriri, Nyatike, Yala, Rongo, Kisii Central, Nyamira, South Kisii, Masaba, Gucha, Borabu, Manga, Gucha South,Transmara, Kuria East, Kuria West, Bomet, Bureti, Sotik, Kipkelion, Kericho, Nandi East, Nandi South, Nyakach, Masaba North, Marani, Nyamarambe, Tinderet

3. Scope

In this respect the Board therefore invites qualified, competent and experienced organizations to submit their EOls for institutional support either as SOs or QCAs for the Board to undertake the following tasks

i. Support the board to undertake desk-screening of applications from Community Based Organizations (CBOs).

ii. Support the board to undertake the field verification of the successful applications.

iii. Support the CBOs to undertake the preparatory and design phases of the proposed development.

iv. Support the CBOs to undertake the implementation phase of the proposed proposal.

v. Support the CBOs during the implementation phase of the CPC.

NB:The SO shall be engaged by the Board to provide institutional support to the CBOs during the preparatory design, implementation and post implementation phases of the CPC process whereas the QCA shall be engaged in the provision of the quality assurance during the entire phases of the CPC process.

4. Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications shall be:

Legal status of the firm
a. Copy of Certificate of Registration in Kenya and Business Permit.
b. Copy of the PIN-code registration

Existence/operation of the firm for the last three years.

Documentary evidence of similar assignment undertaken in the last 2-3 years

Documentary evidence of the financial capacity

Curriculum Vitae of the key personnel -Technical, Social, Environmental, Public Health and Financial Experts.

5. Submission of EOI

All the EOI should be addressed and submitted (1 original and 2 copies) to the following address no later than 2nd September 2009 at 12 noon and clearly indicated it is either "Expression of Interest: SO Services" for SOs or "Expression of Interest: QCAs Services" for QCAs and NOT both addressed to the address below.

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
LaVictors House
Off Ring Road Milimani
P.O. Box3325, Kisumu, Kenya.
Telephone: +254 57-2025128
Telefax:+254 57-2025127

e-mail: lakevicsouth @ yahoo.com or info @ lvswaterboard.or.ke

ENG.M.O.OCHIENG

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Athi Water Services Board: Design, Build and Transfer of the proposed Gatamayu and Maragua Dams

Athi Water Services Board

Expression of Interest (EoI) for Design, Build and Transfer of the proposed Gatamayu and Maragua Dams under a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Arrangement

1. Introduction

Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, established under section 51 of the Water Act (Act No. 8 of 2002).

Our mandate is to:

(a) oversee the economical and effecient supply of water services;

(b) hold, on behalf of the Government of Kenya, water assets used in the provision of water services; and develop new water facilities (capital works) to meet the demand for water services.
Our jurisdiction covers the City of Nairobi and outlying districts of Kiambu East, Kiambu West, Kikuyu, Githunguri, Lari, Thika East, Thika West, Gatundu, Ruiru, and Gatanga Districts.

2. Project background

(a) Water demand forecast

The current water demand for the City of Nairobi is 750,000 cubic meters per day. This demand is expected to rise to 850,000 and 1,000,000 cubic meters per day by the year 2023 and 2030 respectively. Our current water production capacity is 460,000 cubic meters per day. This means that AWSB has a short fall for the City of Nairobi of approximately 300,000 cubic meters per day in the short term, and 540, 000 cubic meters per day in the long term. There is therefore need to urgently undertake the development of new facilities to cater for the current and long term demand.

(b) Intermittent droughts

Kenya is a water scarce country and has in the recent years suffered intermittent drought conditions. This has led to an acute water shortage, thus making the supply deficit even higher. There is therefore an urgent need to develop adequate storage facilities that will guarantee adequate water supplies in the face of unpredictable weather patterns.

3. Current interventions

As part of mitigation measures to address the current water shortage in the City, AWSB, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Development Partners have commenced two main initiatives aimed at exploiting ground water resources. The first project involves the drilling of sixty boreholes in the most affected areas of the City. These are mainly intended to serve as water draw points for water kiosks and water bowsers. The second project is looking into the possibility of developing deep water acquivers. This is intended to boost the capacity availability within the distribution network.

4. Short and long term interventions

Based on studies carried out by AWSB, priority needs to be placed on the development of a dam that can serve both as a water source and a storage facility in times of drought.

A study of possible dam sites was carried out by the Howard Humphrey's and Partners in 1986 and updated in 1998. Under the study Thika Dam Site, Gatimayu Dam Site, Ndarugu Dam Site and Managua Dam Site were identified. Of this, only Thika Dam has been implemented.

AWSB has identified Gatimayu Dam as an important addition in the short term while Maragua Dam has been identified for developmet as part of the long term measures required to meet the demand for water services up to the year 2025. The development these two dams is expected to produce an additional 80,000 and 350,000 cubic meters of water per day respectively.

5. Project Area

Gatimayu Dam site is located immediately downstream of the Ruiru and Bathi River Confluence 1 km from Githunguri Town while Maragua Dam site is located immediately downstream of Maragua and Gikigie Rivers Confluence. The reservoirs will thus regulate the river flows and secure water supply for use in the City of Nairobi and the surrounding towns of Kenol, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kiambu, Kikuyu as well as Ongata Rongai, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Export Processing Zone

6. Unsolicited proposal for Private Public Partnership

AWSB has received an unsolicited proposal from Private Sector groups to source for funds for the Design and Construction of the proposed Gatimayu and Maragua Dams. The ancilliary treatment works and distribution networks are expected to be funded by the World Bank under the Bulk Water Supply Project which is under preparation.

7. Request for the Expression of Interest

In accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal (Public Private Partnerships) Regulations, 2009, AWSB now invites interested Private Sector Individuals and Groups for competing proposals or suitable alternatives for the construction of the Gatimayu and/or Maragua Dam on a Build-Transfer(BT) basis in order to meet the medium and long term water demand for the City of Nairobi and its environs.

8. Scope of Works

Gatimayu Dam

• Dam embankment
• Spillway and Intake Structure
• Short Tunnel from Ndurarua to Bathi River
• Production capacity of at least 80,000 cubic meters of water per day

Maragua Dam

• Dam Embankment
• Spillway and Intake structure
• About 2 Km Tunnel from Irati River to Maragua
• About 3 Km Tunnel from South Mathioya to Maragua
• About 6 Km Transmission Tunnel
• Production capacity of at least 350,000 cubic meters of water per day

9. Prospective developers' minimum requirements

In order to pre-qualify the interested bidders must:

• Submit certified registration documents to prove their legal status;
• Demonstrate access to competent design and construction contractors;
• Demonstrate ability to raise or mobilize funds of at least US Dollars 100 and 400 million for Gatimayu and Maragua Dam;
• Propose terms for Build and Transfer;
• Have a balance sheet with minimum capital (shareholders funds of US$100 million);
• Provide audited financial statements for the last 3 years;
• Provide a letter of recommendation from its bankers;
• A commitment to construct and commission each dam within 24 -36 months after contract award.

10.The following documents shall be submitted:

• Documents detailing that the paty (ies) fulfil(s) the minimum requirements in 9 above.
• Where the bidder is consortium , a list of the members of the consortium and the estimated percentage of funding to be granted by each of them including the documents evidencing the formation of the consortium and the proposed ownership structures; and
• Confirmation from the bidder or .where the bidder is a consortium, each member of the consortium, that there does not exist any litigation or conflict of interest, which would prevent the bidder or, as the case may be, a consortium member from contracting with AWSB.

11. Clarification

The interested parties may request for clarifications on the expression of interest up to four(4) days before the EOI submission date. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by paper, mail, fax mail, or electronic mail. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 0800 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

12. Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below by 28th August 2009 not later than 12.00 Hrs

Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board.
Africa Re-Centre, Hospital Rd
P.O.Box 45283-00100 Nairobi. Kenya.
Tel. 254 020 2724292/3
Fax. 25402027224295

Email: info @ awsboard.ao.ke