Expression of Interest - Details
- Eoi Name:
- Individual Quantity Surveyor Consultant
- Pack #:
- GH-MZIC-354614-CS-INDV
- Post Date:
- 27th June, 2023
- Submit Date:
- 18th July, 2023
- Tender Cat:
- Consultancy Services
- Agency:
- Ministry of Works and Housing
- Industry:
- Construction
- Description:
- Consulting Services through an Individual Quantity Surveyor Consultant to the Project Implementation Units through Framework Agreement.
The Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The project is being implemented through five interrelated Components, namely: 1. Climate Resilient Drainage and Flood Mitigating Activities 2. Solid Waste Management Capacity Improvements; 3. Participatory Upgrading of Targeted Flood Prone Low-Income Communities and Local Government Support; 4. Project Management; and 5. Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC)-COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project
Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to provide overall support to the Project Implementation Units (PIU), Project Coordination Unit (PCU), Project Support Units (PSU) and the project as a whole in technical aspects, procurement and contract management, social and environmental safeguards, health and safety of project related activities and monitoring; and to assist MWH PIU, PSU and PCU in identifying major issues with project implementation, proposing solutions and in reporting on project progress to MWH and World Bank as required.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the hiring of a consultant through a framework agreement to provide Technical Assistance from an individual consultant through Framework Agreement to support the core Ministry’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU), PCU and PSU staff.
The assignment is expected to start in August, 2023.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: PPA website http://tenders.ppa.gov.gh/eois and www.garid-accra.com or by contacting the email addresses below and hardcopies may be obtained from the GARID Project Coordinating Unit, PWD Head Office, Ministries within office hours and email at the address below.
The duration of the assignment is 12 months. The level of effort is 6 staff-months.
The Ministry of Works and Housing now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultant”) 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.
The shortlisting criteria are:
The Quantity Surveyor shall have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualification
• A first degree in Building/Costing/Quantity Engineering or quantity surveying or Building economics.
• A Master’s degree in Building/Costing/Quantity Engineering or quantity surveying or Building economics.
• A qualified member of a Professional Body
General Professional Experience
• Experience in the preparation of Bills of Quantities for building and drainage structures and general civil works in at least 10 (ten) years.
• Experience in project implementation and supervision for at least 5 years in professional practice.
Specific Professional Experience
• Field working experience in quantity measurement and contract closure for sewerage/drainage/water supply, solid waste, roads etc in at least 10 years of professional practice.
• Participation in at least two (2) assignments involving construction management of large multilateral funded projects (preferably the World Bank, EU or AfDB) in the past 10 years.
• Site supervision experience of at least three (3) urban infrastructure projects including experience in community contracting.
• Knowledge of Ghana quantity surveying practices.
• Working experience in the use of Conditions of Contracts for Construction under the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
• Experience of leading in the development and drafting of bidding documents and working with International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
• Advanced negotiation skills and experience in dealing with general and specialized consultants and contractors.
• Excellent organization and planning skills to prioritize and balance work.
Language skills
• Excellent written and spoken English as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.
Facilities to be Provided by the Client
The Project Implementing Units and the Project Coordinating Unit will provide one set of relevant reports, drawings, maps and contract documents in its custody that are related to specific task assigned and all relevant available information to the Consultant.
Reporting and remuneration
The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinator, GARID Project Coordination Unit. Remuneration will be on a Time-based contract.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 4th Edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations. Any false declaration will result in disqualification.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Framework Agreement for Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Source of Funds:
- World Bank
- Region:
- Greater Accra
- District:
- Accra Metropolitan District
- Contact Person:
- The Project Coordinator, Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, Project Coordination Unit Public Works Department Head Office, No. 6 Valco Drive, Ministries, Accra
- Email :
- tenders@garid-accra.com
- Tel :
- 0204352808
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