RFP: Hydrogeological Studies in Cahama and Ompupa Formations and Mesocenozoic Sediments

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country:          ANGOLA

Project:            Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA

Loan No.         IBRD 9380-AO

Project ID:       P177004

Title:               HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN CAHAMA AND OMPUPA FORMATIONS AND MESOCENOZOIC SEDIMENTS

Reference No. 28CS2/CAHAMA/UCP/R/24

The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA and intends to apply part of the proceeds to finance a circular economy-based participatory sanitation master plan and action plans for the two cities of Mbanza Congo and Menongue, in line with citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) approach with a phased approach proposal for implementation.

The main objective of this assignment is to assess the groundwater potential of selected areas in Curoca and Cunene river basins, in order to elaborate a strategic plan and design of investments for groundwater development and management. It shall define the most prominent aquifers and their relations with adjacent formations. The study shall assess the groundwater flow, hydrodynamics, recharge mechanisms, current groundwater uses, water balance, geometry and continuity and interrelations between different aquifers under study. It includes a drilling prospection strategy, including bidding documents, for exploratory boreholes and identification of prospective sites for recharge infrastructures, in the following aquifer zones:

1. Chela quarzitic aquifer inside of Cunene basin;
2. Kalahari sediments in the west side of Cunene river; including Cahama formation.
3. Ompupa and Otavi quarzitic formations inside of both basins: Curoca and Cunene.
4. Alluvial aquifers along main riverbeds of Curoca and Cunene basins.
5. Cenozoics sediments in Mouths of the Curoca and Cunene rivers.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFDB) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The Consultant shall be a reputable Engineering Consultancy firm with:

– 20 years´ experience in water resources projects.

– At least three hydrogeological studies, including geophysical surveys, during the last 15 years.

– At least one water resources basin management plan, with groundwater flow from aquifers.

 -Working experience with projects in developing countries.

It will be an advantage:

 – ISO certification

– Experience in Angola

– Working experience with World Bank procurement documents,

– Working experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

The establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the World Bank’s “Selection Methods for Consultants” defined in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” fourth edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”). A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (i.e. 0900 to 1500 hours Angola Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in English in a written form to the address below in person, by regular mail, or by e-mail by 21st February, 2025 at Midnight local hours

Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)

Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)

Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos, Project Director

Rua Via S8, Condomínio DOLCE VITA, Edifício A1, 3º andar, Talatona, Luanda, Angola

Tel.: +244 923 790 154 /+244 923 790 138 

E-mail: reclima@reclima.ao