ATHI WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country : Kenya

PROJECT : THE NAIROBI RIVERS BASIN REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAM: SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE II (NARSIP II)

ASSIGNMENT TITLE : CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF NAIROBI RIVERS

 

  1. The Government of Kenya through Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) intends to implement the second phase of Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement project Phase II (NaRSIP-II) funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) in order to improve access to improved sanitation services from 48% to 60% in Nairobi city; while improving the quality of the Rivers within the Nairobi Metropolis.
  1. The consulting services (“the Services”) involve undertaking water quality assessment of Nairobi City and satellite towns rivers and subsequently carry out quarterly surface/ground water quality monitoring in order to document the baseline conditions, challenges, gaps and recommend improvement and/or mitigation measures.

The scope of services for the Consultant will include but not be limited to :

  1. Study the existing Nairobi and Satellite towns Rivers Water Quality monitoring programs and protocols to identify the strengths, gap and the short, medium and long-term needs ;
  2. Use a consultative and evidence‐based approach to select critical locations for the baseline study, identify and map the various sources of pollution into the Nairobi Rivers ;
  3. To facilitate dialogue among government agencies that conduct water quality monitoring along Nairobi and satellite towns Rivers ;
  4. Conduct Water Quality Monitoring and assessment for Nairobi and Satellite towns Rivers ;
  5. Propose a suitable and sustainable monitoring program in collaboration with the Government Agencies involved in water quality monitoring and assessment of Nairobi and Satellite towns Rivers ;
  6. To Determine trends in the quality of the aquatic environment and how the environment is affected by the release of contaminants, by other human activities, and/or by waste treatment operations, (“impact monitoring) ;
  7. To Determine ecological flows ;
  8. To assess the nature and extent of pollution control needed for Nairobi and satellite towns Rivers ;
  9. To evaluate effectiveness of pollution-control measures already in existence; and propose measures for improvement ;
  10. To assess assimilative capacity of a water body, thereby reducing costs of pollution control ;
  11. To understand the environmental fate of different pollutants; and assess the suitability of water for different uses.
  1. The consultant will carry out the assignment throughout the entire construction period of 48 Months and the study must be completed by the end of this period ;
  1. Athi Water Works Development Agency now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to Express their Interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are :
  • Experience in similar assignments ;
  • Accredited firm by the relevant government regulatory authorities c) Knowledge and experience in water quality & hydrology ;
  • Availability of appropriate skills amongst staff.
  1. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications ;
  1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines ;
  1. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0800 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public holidays ;
  1. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 00 Noon East African Time on 16th March, 2021 ;
  1. Those submitted by package should be clearly marked “Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for water quality monitoring and assessment of Nairobi rivers”.

Chief Executive Officer

Athi Water Works Development Agency

Athi Water Plaza, Muthaiga North Road, off Kiambu Road

P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel : +254 20 2724293

Fax :  +254 20 27224295

Email : [email protected]