Consultancy Services for the Health, Safety, Security, Social and Environmental Compliance Audit for Isimba 183 MW Hydropower Plant and Transmission Line

• Country: Uganda
• Summary: Consultancy Services for the Health, Safety, Security, Social and Environmental Compliance Audit for Isimba 183 MW Hydropower Plant and Transmission Line
• UGT Ref No: 52165068
• Deadline: 30 Apr 2021
• Financier: Other Funding Agencies
• Purchaser Ownership: -
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: MEMD/CONS/2020-21/00188/HSE
• Purchaser's Detail:

Purchaser : MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT
The Procurement and Disposal unit Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala First floor, room C109, P. O. Box 7270, Kampala Tel: +256414349276

• Description:
• Expression of Interest are invited for Consultancy Services for the Health, Safety, Security, Social and Environmental Compliance Audit for Isimba 183 MW Hydropower Plant and Transmission Line. NOTICE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR ISIMBA 183 MW HYDROPOWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION LINE: 1. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has allocated funds to be used for the provision of Consultancy Services for the Health, Safety, Security, Social and Environmental Compliance Audit for Isimba 183 MW Hydropower Plant and Transmission Line. 2. The Entity now invites eligible consultants to submit sealed expressions of interest for Consultancy Services for the Health, Safety, Security, Social and Environmental Compliance Audit for Isimba 183 MW Hydropower Plant and Transmission Line. Objectives The specific objectives of the Audit include: 1. Identify health, safety, security, social and environmental impacts associated with the ongoing hydropower operation works, road and access bridge works, and activities under Kalagala and Itanda and Transmission line; 2. Analyze how adequately the contractor has been able to manage the social, health, safety, security and environmental impacts of the project components ; 3. Assess the status of compliance of ongoing developments and operations at Isimba HPP site and transmission line with national environmental laws, regulations and standards, and industry best practices. 4. Suggest recommendations on how to improve on the non-compliance areas identified during the Audit; 5. Assess the status of compliance with the mitigation measures proposed in the ESIA for Isimba HPP, ESIA addendum of the impacts of Isimba Hydropower Project on the Kalagala and Itanda Offset Area, ESIA declaring Kalagala and Itanda as a Special Conservation Area including additional ESIA study mitigation measures and NEMA certificate approval conditions and other subsequent requirements from the regulatory authorities, including permits issued by the Directorate of Water Resources Management, Department of Occupational Health and safety, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Water and Environment, Department of Petroleum Supplies, NEMA, among others. 6. Identify and mitigate impacts not addressed in the original ESIA studies, certificates. Permits, licenses, etc. 4. Regulatory requirements for environmental audits Environmental Audits are a regulatory requirement and are provided for under the following national laws and regulations: Section 126 (1, 2 and 5 (b, c) of the National Environmental Act, No.5 2020 stipulates the need for the Developer to carry out compliance Environmental Audits within a specific period of time and the audits shall be carried out taking into consideration conditions stipulated in the certificate of approval of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, conditions contained in the permits, licenses and other approvals. Key regulations include The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1998 (Statutory Instruments No. 13/1998), providing for Environmental Audits in Part VIII, section 31, 32 and 33; and the National Environmental (Audit) Regulations SI,No.47, 2020 which enforces section 126 of the National Environment No.5, 2019, making Environmental Audits a requirement. 5. Purpose of the Environmental audit The purpose of the Environmental Audit is to establish whether the project activities and practices are in compliance with the environmental, health, safety, security and social legislations and regulatory requirements. The audit will help in identifying non-compliances which should be addressed in an Action Plan with clear timelines to ensure compliance. 6. Scope of the environmental audit The Environmental Audit (EAs) assignment will include carrying out the environmental audit and producing two separate reports (i) Dam site, reservoir area, bridge and access road, Kalagala and Itanda Special Conservation Area and (ii) transmission line. The Environmental Audit study will be conducted in accordance with the National Environment Act, No.5 2019, the National Environment (Audit) Regulations, S.I No.47, 2020 and the proposed terms of reference. 7. The short listing criteria will include: Eligibility Requirements; (i) Valid Trading License. (ii) Certificate of Registration/Incorporation or equivalent (iii) A valid Tax Clearance Certificate addressed to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. (iv) Registered or Notarised Powers of Attorney 8. Experience of the Firm and required resources The Consultant should have demonstrated experience of carrying out environmental audits for at least three Government infrastructure projects and availability of required resources to undertake the assignment, including equipment, staff and finances. All key staff and specialists should be involved in site visits as per approved schedule The required equipment to include air quality monitoring equipment, water quality portable test kits, noise and vibration meters, GPS and cameras suitable for purpose Personnel The following key personnel shall be included as a minimum requirement for the consultant-s personnel: Position Minimum Qualifications and Experience Team Leader Post graduate qualification at Masters Level in Engineering, Geosciences, Water Resources or Natural Resources Management. With experiences in undertaking Environmental Audits and Impact Assessments of large infrastructure projects, preferably in hydropower development. Registered with NEMA as Team Leader to undertake environmental audits. Natural Resource specialist Postgraduate qualification at Masters Level in biological sciences. With experience in developing complex environmental impact assessments and environmental Audits, and monitoring impacts for energy, mineral and infrastructure projects. Must be registered with NEMA as Environmental Auditor. Sociologist, Registered with NEMA as an Auditor Bachelor-s degree in Social Sciences. With experience in undertaking social impact assessments and audits, and working with local communities and ensuring local communities are part of long-term management solutions and in designing innovative approaches to livelihood restoration. Experience in resettlement and land acquisition work will be an added advantage. Hydrologist/ Water resources specialist Masters degree in Hydrology, Hydro power engineering, Water Engineering, Water Resources Management or a related field. With experience in hydrology studies or development of water infrastructure projects. Aquatic/fisheries specialist Masters degree in Aquatic Ecology or Fresh water biology/Ecology, Fisheries or a related field. With experience with the freshwater ecosystems of tropical Africa, preferably including the Nile River and Uganda and experience working on the impact of infrastructure projects on fisheries. Civil Engineer, Dam Safety Engineer, Registered with ERB A degree in Civil Engineering with 10 years- working experience in design and monitoring of heavy structures, infrastructure projects and energy related projects preferably on hydropower dams. Public health/ OHS Specialist Advanced degree in a relevant field with qualifications in Occupational health and safety. With experience in health and safety in the energy and infrastructure projects Electrical engineer A degree in electrical engineering with 10 years- working experience in infrastructure projects and energy related projects preferably on hydro projects At least THREE Key personnel should be registered with NEMA as Environmental Auditors including the Team leader, Natural Resources Specialist and Sociologist Others specialized staff may be co-opted depending on the requirements of the assignments and the methodology presented, including Zoologist, Botanist, Geologist, Occupational Health and Safety, Noise and Vibrations (acoustics), fish, hydrology, soils scientist, water resources, water and air quality experts. Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information at the address given below during office hours Monday to Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm (except on public holidays). Sealed Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00am on 03/05/2021 The Procurement and Disposal Unit Amber House, Plot 29/33, Kampala First floor, Room C109, P. O. Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda. The planned Procurement schedule (Subject to changes) is as follows: Activity Date a. Publication of Notice of Expression of Interest 9/04/2021 b. Closing date for receipt of Expression of Interest 30/04/2021 c. Evaluation of Expressions of Interest 03/05/2021 d. Display of shortlist 11/05/2021 Mugunga Emmanuel F. FOR: PERMANENT SECRETARY
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