Background
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Financial offer (for national consultants only in BAM) in a form of completed and Signed Offeror’s Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and availability - https://tinyurl.com/Offeror-Letter - Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability.docx - to be sent to e-mail ba.shared.hr@undp.org with Subject: Job ID 108776.
The consultancy will take place within the second phase of the Strengthening the Role of Local Communities/Mjesne zajednice (MZs) in BiH which is a joint project of the Government of Switzerland and Sweden. Implementing partner is United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in BiH in partnership with the BiH Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees, Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government of Republika Srpska, Ministry of Justice of Federation BiH, the Government of Brcko District and both entity associations of municipalities and cities.
The MZ Project is aiming to increase democratic and direct participation of BiH citizens in the decision making process at the level of local communities, to strengthen accountability of local governance and to improve local infrastructure and services.
Under the Outcome 2 “MZs as legitimate and sustainable community spaces translate citizens’ voice into quality, inclusive and gender responsive services and use MZ networks for replication of successful MZ models countrywide” the Project supports implementation of priority projects defined through citizens fora at the MZ level. The MZ priority projects are mainly related to reconstruction of MZ facilities/offices, rehabilitation of community centers, construction of children`s and sports playgrounds etc.
The main objective of the Consultancy is to offer independent quality assurance of delivered construction works in local communities (MZs) thus ensuring successful implementation of the MZ priority projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manger, the Consultant will undertake quality assurance of completed works within the priority projects in MZ. Construction works and related MZ prirority projects, which are subject of the quality assurance, are as follows:
MZ | Municipality/City | Project title | |
1 | MZ Borike | Rogatica | Renovating the existing facade and façade accessories (windows and doors) at local school |
2 | MZ Crnca | Višegrad | Reconstruction of MZ facility |
3 | MZ Prelovo | Reconstruction of MZ facility | |
4 | MZ Mededa | Rehabilitation of local infirmary | |
5 | MZ Višegrad II | Construction od children`s playground | |
6 | MZ Semizovac | Vogošca | Reconstruction of community centre |
7 | MZ Svrake | Reconstruction of futsal field in | |
8 | MZ Park Višnjik | Centar Sarajevo | Construction od children`s playground |
9 | MZ Bardakcije | Reconstruction of MZ facility | |
10 | MZ Marin Dvor | Rehabilitation of park | |
11 | MZ Nahorevo | Reconstruction of MZ facility | |
12 | MZ Donji Hamzici | Citluk | Construction of sports centre |
13 | MZ Gradnici | Construction of morgue | |
14 | MZ Ljubuški I | Ljubuški | Reconstruction of city park |
15 | MZ Humac | Construction of MZ office space | |
16 | MZ Vašarovici | Reconstruction of approach path | |
17 | MZ Praca | Pale FBiH | Reconstruction of public space for young people |
18 | MZ Nevesinje 3 | Nevesinje | Construction of children sport`s playground |
19 | MZ Rilja | Reconstruction of social centre | |
20 | MZ Lug | Jablanica | Construction of children sport`s playground and relaxation site |
21 | MZ Jablanica 2 | Construction of children sport`s playground | |
22 | MZ Donja Jablanica | Landscaping/construction of the beach next to the lake | |
23 | MZ Zabilje Sadovace | Vitez | Rehabilitation works on community centre |
24 | MZ Vitez 1 | Works on sports recreation complex (basketball court) | |
25 | MZ Bakšaiš | Bihac | Construction of children`s playground |
26 | MZ Srbljani | Construction of children`s playground | |
27 | MZ Kamenica | Reconstruction of MZ office | |
28 | MZ Vrhpolje | Sanski Most | Construction of children`s playground |
29 | MZ Desna Obala | Reconstruction of municipal excursion site | |
30 | MZ Fajtovci | Reconstruction of social centre | |
31 | MZ Kijevo | Reconstruction of social centre with partial plumbing reconstruction | |
32 | MZ Kamicak | Kljuc | Construction of children sport playground |
33 | MZ Donja Sanica | Reconstruction of MZ office and meeting room | |
34 | MZ Senjak | Gradiška | Reconstruction of children playground |
35 | MZ Turjak | Reconstruction and equipping of social centre | |
36 | MZ Laminci Brezici | Reconstruction and equipping of social centre | |
37 | MZ Seferovici | Reconstruction of locker rooms | |
38 | MZ Podbrdo | Mrkonjic Grad | Reconstruction of social centre |
39 | MZ Podrašnica | Reconstruction of social centre | |
40 | MZ Baraci | Reconstruction of children playground | |
41 | MZ Novo Naselje | Reconstruction of municipal vantage point | |
42 | MZ Novi Miljanovci | Tešanj | Reconstruction of cultural centre- meeting room for sport and culture |
43 | MZ Kerep | Gradacac | Works on the children's playground, installation of video surveillance and fence for the sub-branch elementary school |
44 | MZ Mionica III | Works on rehabilitation of the roof of the community center | |
45 | MZ Varoš | Construction works on tennis court | |
46 | MZ Zelinja Srednja | Construction works on the drainage and thermal isolation in elementary school and procurement of equipment and furniture for elementary school | |
47 | MZ Dugo polje | Modrica | Rehabilitation works on community centre |
48 | MZ Miloševac | Rehabilitation works on community centre | |
49 | MZ Modrica 5 | Rehabilitation works on community centre | |
50 | MZ Skrugric | Rehabilitation works on community centre |
More concretely, the Consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Task 1: Perform site visits
Under this task, the Consultant will:
- Carry out a quality evaluation and quantity survey missions to each of the defined project sites;
- Survey executed quantities of works and conduct verification of final payment certificates;
- Perform evaluation of used materials quality conformance in respect to the Bill of Quantities and other contract documentation;
- Determine the extent and nature of defects, if discovered, during compliance and survey activities of finalized construction works;
- Evaluate executed construction works in accordance with the public safety regulations and good practice, Entity Spatial Planning and Construction Acts and relevant by-laws, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions, and professional codes etc;
- Review on-site technical documentation and ensure that one copy or scanned documentation is submitted for payment purposes and for UNDP archives;
- Prepare site visit report/s and submit to UNDP for validation.
It is envisaged that this task will be implemented in the period October 2022- February 2023 and the level of effort will not exceed 20 expert day.
Task 2: Conduct monitoring of requested corrections
Under this task, the Consultant will:
- Monitor execution of activities in line with recommendations contained witihin the site visit report/s;
- Validate implemented corrections throug on site visit;
- Develop report with findings and results of corrections.
It is envisaged that this task will be implemented in a period November 2022-February 2023 and the level of effort will not exceed 6 expert day.
Task 3: Reporting
Finally, the Consultant will:
- Provide final cumulative report.
It is envisaged that this task will be implemented by the end of Febrary 2023 and the level of effort will not exceed 1 expert day.
Deliverables/outputs
# | Deliverables / Outputs | # of Days per Task | Due Date | Percentage |
1. | Task 1: Perform site visits• Quality assurance monitoring performed and completed for 50 MZ projects as per following schedule:10 MZ projects;10 MZ projects;10 MZ projects;10 MZ projects;10 MZ projects.• Site reports submitted and approved by UNDP. | 4 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 4 days | 31 Oct 2022 30 Nov 202231 Dec 2022 31 Jan 2023 15 Feb 2023 | 74,07 % |
2. | Task 2: Conduct monitoring of requested corrections• Corrections validated through site visits;• A detailed breakdown of completed construction works provided as per requested corrections. | 6 days | 20 Feb 2023 | 22,22 |
3. | Task 3: Reporting• Final cumulative report on finalized MZ projects submitted and validated by UNDP. | 1 day | 28 Feb 2023 | 3,71 % |
Competencies
Corporate competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment
Functional competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
- Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
- Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Required Skills and Experience
Academic Qualifications/Education
- University degree in civil engineering or arhitecture from a recognized university (BSc and higher)
Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in the relevant field of civil engineering, especially in construction supervision and quality assurance releted to reconstruction/constuction of buildings and playgrounds;
- State exam in civil engineering/architecture;
- Professional licensure in areas of civil engineering/ architecture in accordance with Entity Spatial Planning and Construction Acts and relevant by-laws;
- Proven experience in work of technical acceptance committees for public buildings and evaluation of works in regard to relevant regulations and by-laws would be an aset;
Languages Requirements
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills in in the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Proficient use of the English language.
Other Requirements
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Entities’ Spatial Planning and Construction Acts, by-laws regulating the construction of similar public facilities, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes;
- Knowledge of BiH regulations and requirements on procurement, tendering and contracting;
- Familiarity with implementation and of technical/(re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills;
Prior work with UN system and the UNDP rules, procedures and regulations would be advantage.
Longlisting/Shortlisting Criteria
Qualifications as stated in the ToR
Criteria: | Points |
Relevant Education | max 30 points |
At least 7 years of experience in the field of civil engineering/ architecture | max 30 points |
Professional license/State Exam in the area of civil engineering/ architecture in accordance with entity spatial planning and construction acts and relevant by-laws | max 60 points |
Qualifying threshold (in%) | 70% |
Technical Evaluation Criteria
Criteria: | Points |
Rating based on Qualifications | 50% |
Previous experience in implementation of technical/(re)construction projects and knowledage of regulations and requirements on procurement, tendering and contracting. | 50% |
Qualifying threshold (in%) | 70% |
Evaluation
Individual will be evaluated based on the following methodology:
Cumulative analysis
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the candidate whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight-70%
* Financial Criteria weight- 30%
Interested candidated must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work;
- Personal CV/P11, including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.
Note:
- For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
- Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.
MZ
Municipality/City
Project title
1
MZ Borike
Rogatica
Renovating the existing facade and façade accessories (windows and doors) at local school
2
MZ Crnca
Višegrad
Reconstruction of MZ facility
3
MZ Prelovo
Reconstruction of MZ facility
4
MZ Mededa
Rehabilitation of local infirmary
5
MZ Višegrad II
Construction od children`s playground
6
MZ Semizovac
Vogošca
Reconstruction of community centre
7
MZ Svrake
Reconstruction of futsal field in
8
MZ Park Višnjik
Centar Sarajevo
Construction od children`s playground
9
MZ Bardakcije
Reconstruction of MZ facility
10
MZ Marin Dvor
Rehabilitation of park
11
MZ Nahorevo
Reconstruction of MZ facility
12
MZ Donji Hamzici
Citluk
Construction of sports centre
13
MZ Gradnici
Construction of morgue
14
MZ Ljubuški I
Ljubuški
Reconstruction of city park
15
MZ Humac
Construction of MZ office space
16
MZ Vašarovici
Reconstruction of approach path
17
MZ Praca
Pale FBiH
Reconstruction of public space for young people
18
MZ Nevesinje 3
Nevesinje
Construction of children sport`s playground
19
MZ Rilja
Reconstruction of social centre
20
MZ Lug
Jablanica
Construction of children sport`s playground and relaxation site
21
MZ Jablanica 2
Construction of children sport`s playground
22
MZ Donja Jablanica
Landscaping/construction of the beach next to the lake
23
MZ Zabilje Sadovace
Vitez
Rehabilitation works on community centre
24
MZ Vitez 1
Works on sports recreation complex (basketball court)
25
MZ Bakšaiš
Bihac
Construction of children`s playground
26
MZ Srbljani
Construction of children`s playground
27
MZ Kamenica
Reconstruction of MZ office
28
MZ Vrhpolje
Sanski Most
Construction of children`s playground
29
MZ Desna Obala
Reconstruction of municipal excursion site
30
MZ Fajtovci
Reconstruction of social centre
31
MZ Kijevo
Reconstruction of social centre with partial plumbing reconstruction
32
MZ Kamicak
Kljuc
Construction of children sport playground
33
MZ Donja Sanica
Reconstruction of MZ office and meeting room
34
MZ Senjak
Gradiška
Reconstruction of children playground
35
MZ Turjak
Reconstruction and equipping of social centre
36
MZ Laminci Brezici
Reconstruction and equipping of social centre
37
MZ Seferovici
Reconstruction of locker rooms
38
MZ Podbrdo
Mrkonjic Grad
Reconstruction of social centre
39
MZ Podrašnica
Reconstruction of social centre
40
MZ Baraci
Reconstruction of children playground
41
MZ Novo Naselje
Reconstruction of municipal vantage point
42
MZ Novi Miljanovci
Tešanj
Reconstruction of cultural centre- meeting room for sport and culture
43
MZ Kerep
Gradacac
Works on the children's playground, installation of video surveillance and fence for the sub-branch elementary school
44
MZ Mionica III
Works on rehabilitation of the roof of the community center
45
MZ Varoš
Construction works on tennis court
46
MZ Zelinja Srednja
Construction works on the drainage and thermal isolation in elementary school and procurement of equipment and furniture for elementary school
47
MZ Dugo polje
Modrica
Rehabilitation works on community centre
48
MZ Miloševac
Rehabilitation works on community centre
49
MZ Modrica 5
Rehabilitation works on community centre
50
MZ Skrugric
Rehabilitation works on community centre