Request For Proposals Are Invited For Coastal Engineering Consultant

Request For Proposals Are Invited For Coastal Engineering ConsultantDeadline 29 Mar 19Posted 11 Mar 19Overview Terms Of ReferenceRef Pn Fj 015 19 Post TitleCoastal Engineering ConsultantDuty StationFunafuti In Tuvalu Suva In FijiProject NameTuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project Tcap Type Of ContractIndividual Consultant Long Term Agreement Ic Lta Post LevelInternational ConsultantLanguage RequiredEnglishDuration Of ContractUp To 150 Working Days Per Year For Maximum 3 Years Total 450 Working Days From 1 May 2019 To 30 April 2022 Reports ToTcapS Chief Technical Adviser Project ManagerApplication Deadline29 March 2019 Consultancy Proposal Should Be Sent Via Email To Etenderbox Pacific Undp Org No Later Than 29Th March 2019 Fiji Time Clearly Stating The Title Of Consultancy Applied For Any Proposals Received After This Date Time Will Not Be Accepted Any Request For Clarification Must Be Sent In Writing Or By Standard Electronic Communication To Procurement Fj Undp Org Undp Will Respond In Writing Or By Standard Electronic Mail And Will Send Written Copies Of The Response Including An Explanation Of The Query Without Identifying The Source Of Inquiry To All Consultants Incomplete Late And Joint Proposals Will Not Be Considered And Only Offers For Which There Is Further Interest Will Be Contacted Failure To Submit Your Application As Stated As Per The Application Submission Guide Procurement Notice On The Above Link Will Be Considered Incomplete And Therefore Application Will Not Be Considered Background InformationTuvalu Is The Fourth Smallest Nation In The World In Land Area With A Population Of Just Over 10 000 It Is One Of The Most Vulnerable Countries In The World To The Impacts Of Climate Change And Particularly Sea Level Rise And The Possibility Of Intensifying Storm Events Recent Cyclones Have Caused Population Displacement Significant Loss And Damage Of Infrastructure As Well As Destruction Of Agricultural Resources Contamination Of Ground Water And Changes In Shoreline Systems Such Impacts Negatively Affect The Wellbeing Of Communities And Long Term Sustainable Development Aspirations In Response To This Increasing Challenge The Government Of Tuvalu Got And The Green Climate Fund Gcf Have Jointly Committed Us 38 Million For The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project The Project Will Build Coastal Resilience Which Is An Urgent National Priority This Project Will Address The Financial And Capacity Constraints At All Levels From Technical To Community Awareness The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project Tcap Was Approved In June 2016 And The Project Implementation Commenced In September 2017 The Project Will Run Until September 2023 The Objective Of The Project Is To Enhance Coastal Resilience In Tuvalu By Implementing A Robust Strategy Of Coastal Measures In Three Of The CountryS Nine Islands As Such The Project Is Expected To Implement Appropriate Coastal Engineering Approaches Adjacent To High Value Vulnerable Shorelines To Ensure They Are More Resilient To The Effects Of Increased Wave Hazards This Investment Will Be Undertaken On The Islands Of Funafuti Nanumea And Nanumaga And Directed Along Areas With High Concentration Of Residences And Social And Economic Assets Strengthen Institutional And Community Capacities For Sustaining And Replicating Project Results In Other Areas Of Tuvalu In This Regard The United Nations Development Programme Pacific Office In Fiji Is Seeking To Enter Into Long Term Agreement Lta With An International Consultant As A Coastal Engineering Consultant To Assist The Project Management Unit Pmu To Ensure That The Construction WorkS And Associated Processes Are Meticulously Planned Implemented And Monitored Similarly To Ensure Adherence To Best Practices Sustainability Of Solutions Implemented And Longevity Of The Coastal Defence Measures Are Taken Into Account Lta Contracting Modality And Call Off Mechanism An Lta Is A Mutual Arrangement Between Undp And The Individual To Provide The Required Services At Established Fee Or Provisions The Lta Will Be Established For One Year And Renewable For Up To Three Years Linked To Satisfactory Performance Of The Individual Consultant Undp Reserves The Right To Rescind The Agreement During That Period Should Performance Of The Consultant Not Meet Its Requirements It Is Expected The Consultant To Be Engaged For Maximum 150 Working Days Per Year Up To 3 Years Starting From 1 May 2019 To 30 April 2022 Undp Does Not Warrant That Any Quantity Of Services Shall Be Contracted During The Term Of This Agreement A Specific Term Of Reference Tor Outlining The Deliverables Shall Be Provided And An Individual Contract Would Be Issued To The Consultant Detailing The Time Frame Once The Lta Is Signed If There Is A Specific Service Required The Focal Person In The Undp Hiring Unit Would Contact The Consultant And Upon Positive Confirmation In The Availability For The Assignment Acceptance Of The Term Of Reference Cost And Travel Arrangement Undp Will Issue An Individual Contract Price In The Order Will Be Based On Daily Fee Included In The Lta After Contract Has Been Agreed Between The Two Parties No Further Costs Would Be Reimbursed By Undp Unless There Is Prior Written Authorization By Undp Once The Services Are Completed And Have Been Approved By The Hiring Unit The Consultant Will Provide The Following For Payment Purposes A Complete Invoice Indicating The Completed Deliverables B Supporting Documentation Bills Vouchers For Reimbursements Of Travel Costs If Applicable C Copy Of The Undp Contract For The Consultancy Payments Will Be Made Upon Satisfactory Achieved Deliverables Under Each Assignment And Submission Of Time Sheet In Accordance With Number Of Days Worked Final Payment Shall Require A Signed Performance Evaluation Of The Consultant Description Of Responsibilities The Consultant Is Expected To Support The Achievement Of The Following Objectives To Prepare Technical And Detailed Construction Design And Costing Of Coastal Protection Measures For Funafuti Nanumea And Nanumaga Based On Tcap Agreed Conceptual Designs Support Tcap Development Application And Safeguards Processes As Required Provide Technical Advice For Tender Documentation Related To The Procurement Of The Construction Company S Provide Technical Support For The Procurement Process Of Construction Company S Prepare Contracts Related To Construction Company S Provide Ongoing Qc And Inspections M E Of Construction Works Work Closely With Tcap Chief Technical Advisor To Fine Tune Conceptual Approaches Minimize Impacts And Enhance The Sustainability Of Engineering Approaches As Directed By Tcap Assist With Related General Problem Solving And Other Relevant Tasks As They May Arise Scope Of ServicesThe Following Scope Of Services Includes The Specific Tasks And Responsibilities Required Of The Coastal Engineering Consultant Ic No TasksDetail Breakdown Of Tasks1Detailed Design Of Coastal WorksReview The Approved Conceptual Designs For Coastal Works In Consultation With The Cta Fine Tune And Amend As Maybe Necessary And Develop Agreed Design Parameters Develop The Detailed Construction Design Of Said Coastal Works Including But Not Limited To Detailed Construction Drawings For Three Main Sites Funafuti Nanumea Nanumaga Develop The Bill Of Quantities And As Necessary Investigate And Source Materials Transport Options And Consider Local Capacities Government Local Council Community Etc To Undertake Some Aspects Of Works Implementation Particularly Pertinent On The Outer Islands 2Procurement Of Construction C

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