Quotation Are Invited For Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) And Specialist Studies For The Development Of A Previous Landfill Site For The Construction Of The New Student Residences Phase 2 Project

Quotation Are Invited For Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) And Specialist Studies For The Development Of A Previous Landfill Site For The Construction Of The New Student Residences Phase 2 Project The Site Is Located In Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province Within The Mangosuthu University Of Technology Main Campus, Approximately 16 Km South West Of Durban Central And The Coordinates Of The Site Are 29°5821.80"S, 30°5447.88"E. The Site Is Located Within An Existing Sports Field Bounded By Internal Access Roads To The North And West And Road Construction Site To The East As Well As An Existing Building To The South. The Shaded Areas Can Be Assumed As The Development Footprint. The Green/Yellow Area Is The First Block Of Development, Of Which Was Not Classified As Landfill, Whereas The Red Area Is Planned For Future Developments, Of Which Was Classified As Landfill Subsurface Conditions. 3. Objectives And Scope Of Service The Primary Objectives Of This Eia Are, But Not Limited To: To Guide And Coordinate The Technical And Professional Team Through Expert Advice From Planning To Implementation. To Assess The Environmental Impacts Associated With The Proposed Development. To Identify And Evaluate Any Contamination On-Site And Propose Mitigation Measures. To Comply With All Relevant Environmental Legislation And Regulatory Requirements. To Engage Key Stakeholders And Ensure Transparency In The Assessment Process. The Appointed Environmental Assessment Practitioner (Eap) Shall Undertake The Following Tasks: 3.1. Baseline Environmental Assessment Conduct Site Investigations To Determine Existing Environmental Conditions. A Detailed Screening Report Must Be Provided To Identify Potential Environmental Constraints And Risks. 3.2. Specialist Studies A Geotechnical Investigation Has Already Been Conducted And Is Available On Request. The Following Specialist Studies Are Required To Be Allowed For: Page 6 Of 20 3.2.1. Contamination Assessment O Conduct Soil, Groundwater, And Surface Water Sampling And Analysis. O Identify Potential Contaminants And Assess Risks. O Provide Recommendations For Remediation (If Required). 3.2.2. Hydrogeological Assessment O Determine Groundwater Flow And Quality Including Water Balance. O Assess The Impact Of Historical Landfill Activities On Groundwater. 3.2.3. Air Quality Assessment O Evaluate Potential Air Quality Impacts, Including Methane Emissions From The Former Landfill. 3.2.4. Ecological Assessment O Assess Potential Impacts On Biodiversity, Particularly Due To Residual Contamination. Note: The Assessment Must Adhere To The Following Regulations: National Environmental Management Act (Nema), Act No. 107 Of 1998. Waste Act, Act No. 59 Of 2008. National Water Act, Act No. 36 Of 1998. Air Quality Act, Act No. 39 Of 2004. 4. Reporting And Deliverables The Appointed Eap Must Provide The Following Deliverables & Timelines (Based On Scenarios): Draft And Final Eia Reports. Specialist Study Reports (These Must At Minimum Comply With The Dffe Protocol And Dws Requirements For A Water Use License Application). Environmental Management Plan (Emp). Public Participation Reports 5. Project Timelines The Estimated Contract Period From Start To Finish Is 2 Years (3 Month Planning + 21 Months Construction). Regular Progress Reports Must Be Submitted To The Project Proponent. 6. Stakeholder Engagement The Assessment Must Include A Public Participation Process In Line With Nema Requirements. 7. Cost Proposal 7.1 Pricing Protocol Envisaged Description Of Scenarios And Contamination Assessments To Cover, But Not Limited To: Scenario 1: Following The Screening And Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, Should It Be Determined That The Site Is Under 1 Hectare And Does Not Require Any Treatment Of Remediation Of The Landfill Site? Then A Site-Specific Empr Will Be Prepared, And A Water Use Licence Will Be Applied For. Scenario 2: Following The Screening Assessment, Should The Development Area Exceed 1Hectare And Require The Treatment Of The Waste (Including Leachate System), Then Basic Assessment Maybe Required In Listing Notice 1 Of The Eia Regulations And Under Category A Of The National Environmental Management: Waste Act. A More Detailed Assessment Will Be Required To Determine The Extent Of The Contamination And Remediation Measures. This May Require A Phase 2 Or Phase 3 Assessment. A Water Use License (Wul) Application Will Be Required. Scenario 3: Following The Screening Assessment, Should The Area Be Found To Have Hazardous Waste And Trigger Activities From Listing Notice 2 Or Category B Of Nemwa, Then A Scoping And Eir Process Will Be Required. A More Detailed Assessment Will Be Required To Determine The Extent Of The Contamination And Remediation Measures. This May Require A Phase 2 Or Phase 3 Assessment. A Water Use License (Wul) Application Will Also Be Required. Summary Of Phase 1 Contamination Assessment: A Phase 1 Contamination Assessment (Or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment) Is A Preliminary Investigation To Identify Potential Or Existing Contamination Risks On A Site Without Conducting Physical Sampling. It Primarily Involves A Desktop Study And Site Inspection To Assess The Sites Historical And Current Use And To Flag Potential Environmental Concerns. A Phase 1 Assessment Is A Critical First Step In Managing Environmental Risks And Ensuring Compliance With South African Regulations Like The National Environmental Management Act (Nema) Or The National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Nemwa). Outcomes Of A Phase 1 Contamination Assessment: No Evidence Of Contamination: The Site Is Deemed Low Risk, And No Further Investigation Is Required. Potential Contamination Identified: Recommendations For A Phase 2 Contamination Assessment To Confirm And Characterize Contamination. Recognized Environmental Conditions (Recs): Specific Concerns Are Flagged, Such As Old Fuel Tanks, Hazardous Material Storage, Or Proximity To Known Pollution Sources. Summary Of Phase 2 Contamination Assessment: A Phase 2 Contamination Assessment Is A Detailed Investigation Undertaken To Evaluate The Presence, Extent, And Severity Of Contamination On A Site. It Typically Follows A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Esa), Which Identifies Potential Contamination Risks Based On Historical And Current Land Use, Desktop Studies, And Preliminary Site Inspections. The Phase 2 Assessment Involves Collecting And Analysing Physical Samples From The Site To Determine The Type, Concentration, And Distribution Of Contaminants. This Process Is Crucial For Understanding Environmental And Human Health Risks And Informing Remediation Or Management Plans. A Phase 2 Assessment Will Be Undertaken Where Historical Land Use Suggests Potential Contamination (E.G., Landfill, Industrial, Or Mining Activities) Or The Phase 1 Esa Identified Potential Or Actual Contamination Concerns Or Where Development Plans Require Assurance That Contamination Risks Are Manageable. The Following Are Outcomes Of A Phase 2 Assessment: No Further Action: If Contamination Is Below Regulatory Thresholds, No Further Action Is Needed. Remediation Required: If Contamination Exceeds Acceptable Limits, The Phase 2 Assessment Will Inform The Design Of A Remediation Plan. Development Constraints: The Site May Require Specific Engineering Controls Or Land-Use Restrictions To Mitigate Contamination Risks. 1 Task- Screening And Eia 1.1 Scenario 1: Detailed Screening Assessment & Empr Excluding Specialist Studies Item 1 1.2 Scenario 2_Basic Assessment Excluding Specialist Studies Item 1 1.3 Scenario 3_ Scoping And Eir Excluding Specialist Studies Item 1 1.4 Water Use License Rate Only 1 2 Task- Specialist Studies 2.1 Wetland And Terrestrial Assessment, Including Risk Assessment And Mlp Rate Only 1 2.2 Waste Management Plan Item 1 2.3 Geohydrological Assessment Rate Only 1 2.4 Health Impact Assessment Rate Only 1 2.5 Quantitative Risk Assessment Item 1 2.6 Phase 1 Contamination Assessment Item 1 2.7 Phase 2 Contamination Assessment Item 1 3 Task- Construction Phase 3.1 Monthly Eco Monitoring (1 Site Visit And Monthly Audit Report) Month 6 3.2 Monthly Site Or Project Meetings Month 6 Tender Link : Http://Www.Mut.Ac.Za/Tenders-Procurement/