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This notice has been cancelled as of 25-Feb-2014. Please do not respond.

 

 


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BERHAMPUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

No.D'd.VE.ll-111/37/13                                                                                              Dt. 21.02.2014

Request for Expression of Interest (REol) For Consultancy services for Senior Engineer in Berhampur Municipal Corporation,Berhampur for World Bank Funded Project.


The BeMC, Berhampur under Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP) funded by the World Bank requires consultancy services for Senior Engineer in Berhampur MunicipalCorporation,Berhampur.


The detailed terms and conditions for submission of REol are indicated in Draft Terms of Reference and REol that shall be available on our web site

www.berhampur.gov.in

with effect from 22-02-2014


Interest consultants are required to submit their REol with the required details and supporting documents latest by 10-03-2014 up to 4.00 PM at the addressed mentioned in REol.

Please visit the website www.berhampur.gov.in for any clarification.

Municipal Commissionerer

Berhampur Municipal corporation



1. Background of project


1.1 General

DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Government of India has applied for financing from the World Bank towards cost of the Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP), and Berhampur municipal Corporation intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for

\"Project Management, Supervision and Quality control Consultancy in the Project Implementation Unit (PIU)\" based in Berhamapur and in Project Management Unit (PMU) based in Bhubaneswar. Component 2: Community Infrastructure Investments in Berhampur of the ODRP will be implemented by the BeMC under the aegis of the Housing and Urban Development Department of Government of Odisha.

Berhampur city is the fourth most populous urban area in the stateof Orissa. It is mainly a trading centre for Southern Orissa having its influence over eight districts. It is the oldest city of Ganjam District. The

city of Berhampur isgoverned by the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC). BeMC's jurisdiction covers an area of about 37 sq.km. and has a population of over 378,000.

Berhampur slums

: There are 254 slum settlementsaccommodating 28,270 households and a population of 126,541. Slum population is thus 33.41 % of the total population. Many of them are located around the

47 water bodies in the city, mainly in the form of tanks and alongthe natural or built drains. In the absence of sewerage system in thecity, these water courses also carry septic tank effluents or the untreated human waste. The slums are therefore vulnerable to both flood and health hazards. Shelters in

slums vary in construction from reeds and mud walls with thatched roofs to brick walls with AC or GI

sheets as roof. The latter are vulnerable to strong winds and the former to heavy rains. Government of

Odisha intends to improve the shelters under Government of India programs, including Rajiv Awas Yojna

(RAY).


The Berhampur Municipal Corporation proposes to undertake various urban infrastructure projects, in particular the slum improvement works with a view to provide better facilities to the people living in slum areas. The works spread over entire Municipal Corporation area.


1.2 It is proposed to engage qualified consultants with proven relevant experience of providing project management support for the projects of similar nature and size, including for the supervision and quality control of proposed/ ongoing works. The proposed works involve construction / up gradation / renewal of various urban infrastructure investments including some city level infrastructure.


1.3 Component 2 of ODRP


1.

Sub-component 2.1: Upgrading of slums - US$15 million. For infrastructure to improve the living conditions of households in slums in the city of Berhampur. Theseimprovements include streets, access to improved water and sanitation, drainage, septic management, and street lighting. The level of service to be provided will be determined by the available trunk infrastructure, the physical conditions, size of the settlements, and the available resources. The project will be carried out in about 80 settlementscovering about 30,000 population.

2.

Sub-component 2.2: Public service infrastructure - US$11.7 million. For priority infrastructure at

the city level to improve service delivery and living conditions. The BeMC has carried out an assessment of damage and needs after Cyclone Phailin from which an investment plan is being prepared. Investments include priority roads and trunk water supply infrastructure among others.

3.

Subcomponent 2.3: Community participation - US$1.7 million. This component will help facilitate community participation, ensuring a participatory approach in the planning ofsettlement level

infrastructure.

4.

Sub-Component 2.4: Technical Assistance - US$1.7 million. For providing support to the BeMC

towards preparation of improved city-wide sectoral master plans and priority Detailed Project Reports

(DPRs). These will include drainage, sewerage, street lighting andother relevant areas identified.


2. Objective of the Assignment

The main objective of the assignment is to provide support to BeMCand assist in preparation of DPRs for

Component 2 under ODRP.


Key tasks:

Based on the identified slums,and other city level infrastructure work such as arterial roads, water supply network collect all information necessary for planning and designing of the infrastructure works, that includes obtaining layout/alignment maps, levels and bringing in missing information.

Prepare detailed designs, cost estimates, bidding documents, packaging information and

procurement plan etc. and revise based on review by the PIU/PMU/World Bank.

Assist the PIU in obtaining approvals, bidding, evaluation and contract award.

Attend meetings and support in preparing necessary information, notes etc.

Assist in the preparation of terms of reference, request for proposals and evaluation of tender documents submitted by bidding firms for engineering related assignments.

Work and coordinate with otherexperts as required.

3. Duration:

The contract is for 6 months with provision for further extension.

4. Key Qualifications:

Civil Engineer with post graduation in public health engineering with minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Sd\\ 21.02.14

Municipal Commissioner

Berhampur Municipal Corporation


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