Main activities

The total number of infrastructure works will be determined during the initial project phase. The main scope of works will be new borehole siting, drilling, development, pumping test, water quality testing, civil works, and installation of new hand-pumps, as well as the rehabilitation of existing boreholes, including development, pumping test, water quality testing, civil works and installation of new hand-pumps. Also included will be the construction of sewer networks, VIP Latrines and/or water borne toilets in schools, clinics, public spaces, and other specified locations.

Services provided by the legal entity for the project

The Consultant will deliver the services in five phases: Pre-design and site selection, design, construction procurement, construction implementation and handover.

The specific activities during the various project phases are as follows:

Phase 1- Pre-design and site selection: During the 3 months period the Consultant will assess the viability of proposed construction sites and confirm the site selections based on applications from CUs, Las and other stakeholders against defined project’s weighted criteria. Site assessments will be done on site to ensure site selection, constructability and feasibility .

Phase 2 – Design: During the design phase, the Consultant will support the identification, pre-qualification and procurement of qualified A&E firms and will lead a design review of the out-puts of the A&E firm, to identify any design oversight and facilitate design reviews between CUs and LAs.

Phase 3 - Construction procurement: during the 3 month procurement period, the Consultant will support the identification and procurement of qualified construction contractors to undertake the construction works, through review of bidding documents, support during pre-bid meetings and bid evaluation.

Phase 4 - Construction implementation: During the implementation period, the Consultant will carry out regular quality spot checks, support the supervision of the A&E Firm/s during the implementation of works (i.e. boreholes, civil works, submersible pumps, water distribution network installation, gravity/solar schemes installations, sewer networks, VIP latrines and/or water borne toilets). In addition, the consultant will support the client by overseeing knowledge and skills transfer, will provide construction contract management support activities.

Phase 5 – Handover: Ensure a smooth transition of the works from the construction contractors to the final owners, the CUs and rural communities. The process includes the finalization and certification of completion of each infrastructure component, as well as tasks associated with operations and maintenance. Final Certification takes place after completion of the 12 months defects liability period.