Request For Expression Of Interest For Consulting Services Business And Operations Management For Submarine Cable Operating Company

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18948698
KI MICTTD 96899 CS CQS
World Bank
Request For Expression Of Interest For Consulting Services Business And Operations Management For Submarine Cable Operating Company
ICB
Micronesia
19-03-2019

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Request For Expression Of Interest For Consulting Services Business And Operations Management For Submarine Cable Operating CompanyPacific Regional Connectivity Program Phase 4 Ki Connectivity ProjectDetailed Information For Advertisement Request For Express Of Interest Consulting Services Firms Selection Kiribati P4 Pacific Regional Connectivity Program Phase 4 Ki Connectivity Project Kiribati Connectivity ProjectFirm Consultant ServicesThe Emc Project Is Being Undertaken By The Governments Of Kiribati Nauru And Fsm Which Have Plans To Invest Jointly In A New High Capacity Submarine Cable System To Connect The Fsm State Of Kosrae The Island Of Nauru And Tarawa The Main Island Of Kiribati To The Global Internet Via Pohnpei In The Fsm From Pohnpei The Cable Will Connect To The Us Territory Of Guam Via The Existing Hantru 1 Cable The Wb Will Finance The Participation Of Kiribati Through The Proposed Kiribati Connectivity Project And The Participation Of Fsm Kosrae Through The Palau Fsm Connectivity Project The Asian Development Bank Will Support Nauru S Participation The Three Governments Have Established An Intergovernmental Project Steering Committee Psc Tasked With Overseeing The Development And Coordination Of This Strategic Investment The Proposed Cable System Is Summarized In Figure 1 Each Country S Ownership In And Arrangements For Operation And Maintenance Of The Cable System Shall Be Managed By A Specialized National Entity To Be Designated By Each Government During Project Preparation Figure 1 Conceptual Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Route Plan Kiribati Nauru And Fsm Cable 4 Kiribati Nauru And Fsm Have Each Designated A Government Agency To Manage Project Preparation And Represent The Country On The Psc Designated Agencies Are Kiribati Ministry Of Information Communication Transport And Tourism Development Micttd Nauru Ministry Of Telecommunications And Media Mtm And Fsm Department Of Transportation Communication Infrastructure Dtci 5 The Government Of Kiribati Intends To Establish A Special Purpose Entity Authority Which May Include Private And Public Participation To Manage Own And Operate The Cable Asset For Kiribati The Special Purpose Entity Is A State Owned Enterprise Soe Called Bwebwerikinet Limited Bnl 6 While Its Role With The Emc Is The Cornerstone Of Its Functions Bnl Will Address The Following Four Separate Functions Assets Of Which Will Be Owned And Operated By Bnl These Are A Emcs An International Submarine Cable Venture With Government Entities From Nauru And Fsm The East Micronesia Cable System The Emcs B Oin A Voice And Data Telecommunications Network In The Outer Islands The Oin C Next An International Submarine Cable Venture With Southern Cross The Southern Cross Next System And D Oiauma Bnl Is Likely To Acquire Ownership Of The Passive Infrastructure Subject To The Outer Island Asset Use And Maintenance Agreement Oiauma With Ath On A Going Forward Basis 7 The Government Of Kiribati Is Seeking The Services Of A Firm To Establish Bnl As A Viable And Sustainable Not For Profit Business Provide Day To Day Management Of Its Operations And Lead Negotiations Prior The Implementation Of Emcs And Operation Of Its Telecommunications Infrastructure Facilities Key Functions And Responsibilities Of Bnl Include Management Of I East Micronesia Cable System Emcs And Associated Terrestrial Facilities In Tarawa Kiribati And Participation In The Emcs Consortium In Accordance With The Executed Construction Maintenance Agreement C Ma Ii Outer Island Network Oin Facilities Iii The Next Submarine Cable System Facilities And Associated Terrestrial Infrastructure On Kiritimati Kiribati In Accordance With The Master Purchase Agreement And Landing Party Agreements Executed Between Micttd And Southern Cross Cable Network Iii Passive Infrastructure Subject To The Outer Island Asset Use And Maintenance Agreement Oiauma With Athk And Iv Coordination With The World Bank Wb The Asia Development Bank Adb And The Agencies Of Other Participating Countries And Commercial Entities To Assist In All Aspects Of Preparation And Approval Of The Projects 8 Costs For Engaging The Firm Will Initially Be Financed By The World Bank And Then Transfer To On Going Bnl Operational Revenues Once Emcs Becomes Operational The Engagement Is Expected To Be For A Minimum Period Of One 1 Year But To Be Reviewed On An Annual Basis With Options To Renew For An Additional Three 3 Years 9 The Ministry Of Communication Transport And Tourism Development Mcttd Now Invites Eligible Consulting Firms Consultants To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services To Bnl

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