EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PROJECT PLANNING
DESIGN AND SUPERVISION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF NAIROBI DAM
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1.
General
Background
The taskforce for the restoration of the Nairobi Dam was
appointed by the Governor of Nairobi City County Dr. Evans Kidero through Gaze
e Notice Vol. CXVI – No. 56 of 2nd May, 2014 to advice on, facilitate and
conduct all activities aimed at restoration of Nairobi Dam.
2.
Project
Background
Nairobi dam was commissioned in 1953, to provide a reliable
source of water for the City of Nairobi for industrial, domes c and emergency
purposes. It also provided recreational activities.
The dam has over the years suffered from multiple sources of
pollution and other environmental challenges rendering the waters unfit for any
economic and/or social use.
The County Government of Nairobi in conjunction with the
Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources intends to bring the dam
to its pristine condition in order to restore its intended purpose as a source
of water as well as generate revenue and improve the livelihoods of the people of
Nairobi, and restore the ecosystem.
3. Request for the Expression of Interest
The taskforce for the restoration of Nairobi Dam hereby
invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified Consultants or a consortium
of consultants and/or partners with capacity to design and advise on the
feasibility the project.
4.
Specific
Requested Outputs
Project Planning and Design
Planning and Design Phase should be done within 2 months and
should provide a master plan for rehabilitation works, economic, aesthetic,
recreational and social utilization of riparian zone. The Design will review
the current dimensions, capacity and structural integrity of the Dam
Procurement
The Consultant will develop Tender Documents based on the
agreed intervene on measures and assist the Client on the procurement of the
works contractor(s) required to carry out the rehabilitation works. This will
be done within 2 months
Supervision
The Consultant will provide Supervision Services for the
selected rehabilitation/improvement works
Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Ac on
Plans
The Consultant will ensure that the proposed interventions
follow prevailing guidelines and regulations from NEMA and other statutory
bodies with respect to environmental and social impacts
5. Shortlisting Criteria
Taskforce for the restoration of Nairobi Dam in conjunction
with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources now invites
eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in feasibility advice,
planning, designing, feasibility analysis of the project, and supervision of
improvement works. Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
they have the required financial capabilities or backing, technical qualifications
and relevant experience to perform the services. The short listing criteria
are:
(i)
Experience in provision of services of similar
nature and complexity in the last 5 years
(ii)
Experience in working in informal settlements
(iii)
The firm and or associate partners must have
qualifications in Civil Engineering with experience in Dam Design and
Supervision.
(iv)
Availability of appropriate skilled staff
including Urban Planner, Spa al Planner, Environmental Scientist, Surveyor,
Structural Engineer, Water engineer/hydraulic Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer,
Dam Expert, Water Resource Expert land economist, Health and Safety Expert,
etc.
(v)
(iii) Tax compliance and registration with the
relevant regulatory authorities for Professional firms
6. Submission of EoI
Interested consultants may obtain further information at
either of the addresses below from 0800 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday
excluding public holidays.
The Expression of interest must be delivered to the addresses
below by 8th August 2014 not later than 1200 Hrs
The EoI should be clearly be marked: “REQUEST FOR
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN CONSULTING FOR PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
NAIROBI DAM”
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NHIF Building Raga road
P.O. Box 30126-00100Nairobi, Kenya.
TEL: (020) 2730808, Fax (020) 02734722
E-mail: psoffice@environment.go.ke
The Secretariat
Task Force for the Restora on of Nairobi Dam
City Hall, City Hall Way
P.O. Box 30075-00100 Nairobi,
Tel: (020)2222821
Email: nairobidam@gmail.com
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