RE-ADVERT: TERMS OF REFERENCES FOR TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN SOMALIA UNDER THE GPE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION GRANT (STG)

I.        BACKGROUND

SCI in collaboration with Federal government of Somalia Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education are currently implementing a multi-year Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funded System Transformation Grant (STG) with the objective to enhance equitable access to quality and inclusive education in rural and urban areas by addressing supply and demand barriers. The project has four component (outcomes) namely; Outcome

1: Equitably increased primary gross enrolment rate; Outcome 2: Equitably improved literacy and numeracy and completion rates and Outcome 3: Strong regulatory and financing framework

One of the key deliverables under Output 3.5: Strengthening institutional capacity at FGS and FMS levels is the Construction and furnishing new offices spaces (G+1) in Kismayo and Jowhar, Construct and furnish MOECHE Headquarters in Bondheere, Mogadishu, Construct and equip national curriculum center in Mogadishu and Construction and furnishing of three (3) Teacher Training Centers (TTC) in Kismayo, Dhusamareeb and Baidoa.

II.        OBJECTIVES

The Main objective of the ToR is to engage Consultancy Firm to provide Consulting Services for the Architectural and Detailed Engineering Design (A&E) for the Construction of a National Curriculum Center, Office Block for the Federal Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education (MoECHE), One (1) Office Blocks For Jubaland Ministry of Education, One (1) Office Block for Hirshabelle Ministry of Education and Three

(3) Teacher Training Centers in the Federal States of Southwest, Jubaland and Galmudug. The Consultancy firm should design buildings that are safe, state-of-the art yet economical, energy saving, and environmentally friendly. The specific objectives of the TOR for the consultancy services are:

•       To conduct feasibility study and detailed site assessment to identify all the requirements needed for the proposed infrastructure works. This includes topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, potential natural hazards and risk analysis, site accessibility and spatial analysis.

•       To prepare detailed architectural drawings, structural design and drawings, electrical, mechanical and plumbing details and drawings.

•       To develop a comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ) with clear technical specifications and cost estimates.

•       Draft tender documents with the general conditions and standard specifications for the civil works, supplies, and construction materials for the construction works.

III.            INFRASTRUCTURE  DESCRIPTION

Proposed infrastructure measures will be implemented in Banadir and other federal member states of Somalia. Exact components and locations of the facilities will be determined in consultation with stakeholders. Location given below are only indicative and as well the components might be revised but within the overall scope.

•  Interested consultancy firm (s) who meet the consultancy requirements are requested to submit their bid and each application package should include the above

Supplier Sustainability Policy and the included mandatory policies: Click Here to Access

required minimum requirements.

Applications can be submitted by either:

Electronic Submission via ProSave (Recommended)

¢ Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:

•       Bidders are encouraged to apply via Ariba system. Please request the Ariba link via email sending your company profile and Business registration certificate/CV. Please address your Ariba link request to [email protected]

Electronic Submission via Protected Email box (Optional)

•       Email should be addressed to [email protected]

•       Note – this is a sealed tender box which will not be opened until the tender has closed. Therefore, do not send tender related questions to this email address as they will not be answered.

•       The subject of the email should be Application Technical assessment and

Detailed Engineering Designs for Infrastructure projects In Somalia under the GPE System Transformation Grant (STG)

•       All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.

•       Emails should not exceed 15mb – if the file sizes are large, please split the submission into two emails.

•       Do not copy other SCI email addresses into the email when you submit it as this

Closing date for Applications

Interested consultancy firm shall submit their applications through the above procedures will invalidate your bid. on or before 15h Sep 2024.