REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
SAINT LUCIA DISASTER VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PROJECT Loan #5493-LC, SCF Loan # TF017101, SCF Grant # TF017143
Assignment Title: Supervision Services - Construction of the Dennery Polyclinic
Reference No.: SLU-DVRP-CS-CQS-DENNPO-02-21
Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank towards the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the Supervision of the Construction of the Dennery Polyclinic located in Bois Jolie Dennery.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing technical assistance to the Department of Economic Development, Transport and Civil Aviation (DEDTCA) with the construction and contract management, supervision of the execution of the works to ensure a) quality in delivery of the works, b) compliance by the selected contractor to the works contract and, c) certification of all works. The consultant shall also ensure adherence by the Contractor to the COVID-19 protocols and environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) requirements, including the environmental social management plan (ESMP) and other relevant information. The assignment will be for the duration of twenty-four (24) calendar months during the construction period.
(The Terms of Reference may also be obtained on the website of the Department of Finance: www.finance.gov.lc ).
The Department of Economic Development, Transport and Civil Aviation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate 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; (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, (please note that the individual experts’ bio data is not required at this stage.)
| WORK TEAM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| KEY EXPERTS (K) |
POSITIONS | QUALIFICATIONS | SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE |
| K1 | Team Leader /Architect | Bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture, engineering or project management from a recognized University Recognized professional qualification |
Demonstrated experience leading projects of comparable scope and technical requirements. Demonstrated experience in project management and ability to coordinate contributions of specialists of other disciplines. Management and supervision of large-scale construction projects. Proven project management skills. Fluency in English Computer skills AutoCAD, MS Office |
| K2 | Resident Engineer | Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural Engineering from a recognized University A master’s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in a related field will be advantageous. |
Professional experience in contract administrative management and supervision of large-scale construction projects. Demonstrated experience in the role of resident engineer/project manager in at least 2 projects of similar size and nature. Experienced in working with multilateral organizations. Experience not less than ten (10) years |
| K3 | Quantity Surveyor | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University | At least 8 years professional experience which should have been included preparation of bill of quantities, specifications, procurement documents and cost control of building projects |
| K4 | Electrical Engineer | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University | Experience in electrical design of multistory reinforced concrete public buildings including health facilities. Experience not less than eight (8) years |
| K5 | Services Engineer | Certified in the relevant field | Experience with services in health facilities. Experience not less than eight (8) years |
| K6 | Structural Engineer | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Structural Engineer from a recognized University | Experience in structural design of multistory reinforced concrete public buildings. Experience not less than ten (10) years |
| K7 | Environmental Officer | Graduate degree in relevant field (earth science, planning, engineering, or related) | Experience with field inspections of ESHS requirements; at least five (5) years experience in related discipline |
| K8 | Clerk of Works/Site Inspector | Associate Degree/Diploma in Civil & Structural; / Building Engineering/Construction | At least five (5) years’ experience in the supervision of building construction, building trades, services and finishes and the quality control of building works Demonstrated experience in the role of Clerk of Works in at least 2 projects of similar size and nature .
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers 2011, Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The associations should clearly indicate the form of the association (Joint-venture or sub-consultancy; member in charge; other member/s and or sub-consultants1). Joint ventures shall submit letters of intent indicating their intent to form a joint venture if awarded the contract and shall provide the above mentioned information for each member of the joint venture.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications Method (CQS) set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”).
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. (0800 to 1600 hours).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by email) by July 12, 2021.
1 Consultants should note that only the lead firm will be assessed with a Sub-consultancy; and all firms will be assessed with a Joint Venture.
Project Coordination Unit
Department of Economic Development, Transport and Civil Aviation
Attn: Project Coordinator
Second Floor, Finance Administrative Centre
Trou Garnier, Pointe Seraphine
Castries
Saint Lucia
Tel: 758-468-2413
E-mail: slupcu@gosl.gov.lc