REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

(CONSULTING SERVICES)

Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program

Feasibility Study and Detailed Designs for Water Supply and Sanitation System from Muvumba Multipurpose Dam in Nyagatare District

Employer : Water and Sanitation Corporation Limited (WASAC Ltd)

Finance agreement reference : 2000200001851

Project ID NO : P-RW-E00-011

  1. Context : Through the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has received funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB), to finance the Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RSWSSP) (2018-2022), and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for the Feasibility Study and Detailed Designs for Water Supply and Sanitation System from Muvumba Multipurpose Dam in Nyagatare District ; 
  1. The assignment : The key objective of the services included under this project is to develop feasibility studies, developing the most cost-effective detailed studies in the concept to achieving 100% access to clean water and adequate sanitation in Nyagatare District and developing final designs with drawings, construction details, cross-sections, final quantities, costs, technical specifications, tender documents, operating manuals, and health and safety plans. The design will be carried out in accordance with government design guidance typically used for waterworks and other public infrastructure facilities, as well as other applicable design criteria. The proposed project will contribute to enhanced hygiene and sanitation hence reducing water borne diseases. This will also contribute towards alleviation of poverty within the area through the improvement of socio-economic activities in target.

The scope of work includes :

  • Feasibility studies and preparation of preliminary designs according to the current and future demands including: Field investigation, Water demand and sanitation needs, Topographical, hydrological and geological surveys, Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), Preliminary Designs of civil infrastructures for different identified options and related estimated costs, Economic and financial benefit-cost analysis ;
  • Detailed designs for the selected best option including Detailed design of civil infrastructures, Architectural design, basic maps, design drawings, Quantity and cost estimates, Identify and justify a technically, economically and financially and environmentally viable investment programme outlined for short, mid and long-term needs, Specifications for equipment and materials, Sustainability of the infrastructure, Elaboration of the tender documents (TDs) ;
  • Carry out the resettlement action plan (RAP) including Preparation of RAP and Property valuation.
  1. The project will be implemented by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Ltd as an Executing Agency. The assignment will be implemented over a 12 months period. WASAC’s Project Management Unit will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of project implementation ; 
  1. The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Ltd now invites eligible consultants 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 ; 
  1. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Please note that interest expressed by a consulting firm does not imply any obligation on the part of WASAC to include it on the shortlist ;
  1. Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [5:00am – 3:00pm GMT] or by e-mail : 

Attn: Procurement Management Services Office : Procurement Services Manager 

P.O Box 2331 KN4 Av 8, HQ, CENTENARY HOUSE, Nyarugenge District, Kigali City, Rwanda

 Tel: (+ 250) 788 181427 

E-mail : [email protected] 

  1. Written Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked : “Feasibility study and detailed designs for water supply and sanitation system from Muvumba multipurpose dam in Nyagatare District” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by no later than 28/08/2020 at 3:00 PM (GMT).

Eng. Aimé MUZOLA

Chief Executive Officer