CONSULTANCY SERVICES UNDER WORLD BANK AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE (ACECoR)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
As part of the Africa Centre of Excellence Impact Project (ACEIII), the World Bank and the Government of Ghana (GoG) is supporting a five-year capacity building program at the University of Cape Coast to promote coastal resilience within the West and Central African sub-regions. The objective of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) Project is to support the development of technical and scientific capacity of young African professionals to develop integrated solutions to address coastal degradation in the countries of intervention through short to long-term professional and academic training programmes. It will deliver high quality postgraduate courses, international caliber research focused on addressing coastal developmental challenges. In this context, University of Cape Coast is leading the World Bank (ACE III) Impact project on Capacity Building sub-component. This will be achieved through partnerships and collaboration with academia, research institutions and industry, locally and internationally.
As part of achieving the broader objectives, the University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of the World Bank Funds under the contract to carry out the following consultancy services:
IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0005/2019
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Engagement of Consultant to facilitate the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESMP) and acquisition of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit.
Objectives of the Assignment
The objectives of the assignment include but not limited to the following:
- Provide technical expertise for the conduct of environmental and social impact assessment(ESIA) on the ACECoR project
- Develop environmental and social safeguard policies and procedures, as well as review and appraise proposed programs for compliance with the World Bank’s environmental, social and governance requirements
- Prepare an ESIA Management Plan for the ACECoR Project
- Ensure that the financed projects and other activities are social and environmentally sustainable and comply with the World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards policies and other internationally recognized best practices.
- Provide the requisite technical and administrative assistance including the provision of all required documentation in securing an Environmental permit for the ACECoR Building.
IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0006/2019
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Engagement of Consultant to facilitate the development of Curricula in the in the following programmes:
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management
- Oceanography and Limnology
- Fisheries Sciences
IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0007/2019
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Engagement of Consultant for Design, Architectural Drawings and Supervision of Construction of ACECoR Building.
Scope of Assignment
The scope of services includes but not limited to the following:
- Develop detailed design, working drawings and production information
- Prepare specifications and provide information to the Quantity surveyor for the preparation of a detailed cost plan
- Assist in the production of all contract documents and the administration of the project contract
- Administer the post-contract/construction phase of the project, testing, commissioning and eventual hand-over of the building.
The University of Cape Coast now invites eligible consultants, having relevant professional backgrounds with proven track records, to express their interest in providing any of the above services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Information provided by consultants must include brochures, business registration documents, description of similar assignments undertaken by the consultant and clients for whom those assignments were provided, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. that will enable the University to shortlist suitable consultants.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public
Procurement Act, 2003(Act 663) as amended of the Republic of Ghana. Shortlisted consultants shall be invited to submit technical and financial proposals for consideration.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from Monday 1st July, 2019 between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Expressions of interest, comprising one original and two copies, sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the IFT No. and Name of Consultancy service, must be delivered to the address below on or before 4:00pm, Wednesday, 17th July, 2019. Expression of interest received after the deadline for submission shall be rejected.
Procurement Office
Central Administration Block- Old Site
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Telephone: 233-3321-32480 ext 280, 153
Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh