EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: RAINWATER HARVESTING AND AQUACULTURE PROJECT FOR DWMPC

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: RAINWATER HARVESTING AND AQUACULTURE PROJECT FOR DWMPC
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COUNTRY: Botswana
NAME OF PROJECT: Expression of Interest 
NAME OF ASSIGNMENT: Rainwater Harvesting and Aquaculture 
Project for DWMPC
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The Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control (DWMPC) intends to harvest rainwater for purposes of flushing toilets within the office premises and refurbish an existing water fountain for growing fish. The project will be a model for similar projects nationally if successful.

1.0 Background

In Botswana and other arid or semi-arid countries in Southern Africa, water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource and planners are forced to consider options to utilize all sources of water that might be used economically, and effectively to promote further development.

Expansion of urban population and increased coverage of domestic water supply and sewerage give rise to greater quantities of municipal wastewater, as is the case with the City of Gaborone and other urban centres in the country. With the current emphasis on environmental Health, water conservation and pollution control; there is an increasing awareness of the need to utilize all sources of water not only safely but also beneficially.

Botswana, as a semi-arid country with scarce water resources need to consider this option of water re-use/recycling and incorporate it into its economic development planning and environmental management processes. This will represent an additional renewable and reliable source of water for various activities such as horticulture, aquaculture and irrigation of open spaces within homes and institutions.

2.0 Objectives of the assignment

(i) Design and Construct a system that will harvest rainwater for flushing of toilets within the department.
(ii) Retrofit the existing arrangement such that when harvested rainwater used for flushing toilets runs out, potable water provided by WUC can be utilised.
(iii) Expand the existing fountain to a size of 36m2 comprising two sections (deep and shallow).
(iv) Ensure water quality is acceptable by providing filters, diverters and/or disinfection.

(v) The assignment is expected to be completed within 2 to 3 months.

The Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control now invites eligible companies to indicate their interest in providing the above mentioned design and build services. Interested companies must provide information indicating that they are:

(a.) Qualified to perform the services through submission of company profiles and a clear project outline indicating understanding of the scope of work.
(b.) Acknowledged CVs of designer and contractor.
(c.) Description of similar assignments undertaken ,
(d.) Experience in similar work conditions,
(e.) Availability of appropriate skills among staff including presence of locals in the team etc.
(f.) Provision of at least three references on similar work carried out, experience on works carried out in the region is an added an advantage.

DWMPC will shortlist (pre-qualify) consultants based on assessment of the received expressions of interest. Short listed service providers would be invited to tender for the required services by responding to a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP).

Interested companies may obtain further information (from 0730 to 1630 hours Monday to Friday) from Wada Patella on email address: wpatella@gov.bw OR Oarabile Serumola on email address:

oserumola@gov.bw . Alternatively they can be contacted by telephone on Phone: +267 3716910 and +267 371 6837 respectively or on Phone +267 3934479. A compulsory site visit shall be conducted on Wednesday 17th October 2014.

Expressions of interest clearly marked “Rainwater Harvesting and Aquaculture Project for the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control” should be deposited in a tender box in the foyer at the address stated below on or before 12:00 noon on Friday 24th October 2014.

Postal Address
The Director
Department f Waste Management and Pollution Control
Private Bag BR 132, Gaborone,
Botswana

Physical Address
National Environmental Laboratory Building
Plot 20576, Magochanyama Road
Block 8 Industrial, Gaborone,
Botswana