Invitation for Expression of Interest ReAL/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal (ReAL is co-financed by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and Swiss Solidarity) (ReAL/IFB/SDE/006) Date of first publication: 31 May 2017 (Nepali date 17-2-2074)

ReAL – HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal has been supporting rehabilitation of Irrigation Schemes in different location of Sindhupalchowk district and therefore invites EoI from the interested Firms/ Consultancies registered under the authorized agencies of the Government of Nepal for conduct detail survey and prepare detail design estimate reports for rehabilitation of 15 selected Irrigation scheme in Sindhupalchowk District The details Terms of Reference (ToR) for said job can be download from the EMPLOYER’s web page https://nepal.helvetas.org/en/about/jobs/ or can be request via email ([email protected]) Interested Firms/consultancies are requested to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) along with all documents mentioned in ToR on or before 2:00 date June 8, 2017 to: The Program Manager ReAL/HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal Sanepa, Lalitpur Email: [email protected] Tel: 977-01-5527726/5525788

Selected Firms/ Consultancies will be called for further process. Climate change and Disaster Risk Management Programme (CCDRM), HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal Terms of References (TOR) For The consultant to conduct detail survey, design and cost estimate report for rehabilitation of selected irrigation schemes in Sindhupalchowk district Nepal Background

Following the Recovery of Agricultural Livelihood (REAL) implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal in collaboration with Swiss Solidarity, HELVETAS is now start implementing a follow-up project on Recovery of Agricultural Livelihoods (ReAL), building on the achievements of EREAP. The project is implemented in Helambu Village Municipality (earlier Helambu, Ichowk, Kiul, Palchowk, & Mahankal VDCs) and Melamchi Municipality ( earlier (Melamchi Municipality – wards 1,2,5,6 &7 and Dubachaur VDC). The objective of this project is to contribute to the economic recovery of earthquake affected population in the area by rehabilitating agricultural community infrastructure, properly maintained and resilient to the impact of natural disasters.

In this context, CCDRM-ReAL, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal is seeking external services from the qualified National and local Consultancies / firms to conduct Detail Survey, Design, Cost Estimate and Economic Analysis report for rehabilitation works of selected 15 irrigation scheme.

Objective of the service

The main objective of the external services is to conduct & prepare Detail Survey, Design, Cost Estimate and Economic Analysis report for rehabilitation works of selected 15 Irrigation Schemes within the working areas of ReAL/ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal.

Scope of the work and deliverables

 The Firms/Consultancies should prepare design, drawings, specifications, and cost estimate of the 15 irrigation systems along with agricultural and socio-economic details in prescribed format.  The Firms/Consultancies shall deploy a team of experienced, senior professional as per the requirement to execute the mandate.  The consultant should submit "Inception report" (electronic version), "Draft report" (2 copies each) and "Final report (4 copies each)" and electronic version of Final Report.

The design reports should comprise in standard format mainly:  Scheme background  Socio-economic aspect:  Technical aspect:  Agricultural aspect:  Detail cost estimate and engineering design drawing: . Detail working drawing of proposed engineering structure . Quantity estimate of proposed engineering structure . Cost estimate and rate analysis . Economic analysis  Comments & recommendation

 The consultants are required to maintain close relation with the irrigation coordinator and with the other irrigation team prior to commencement of detailed survey. Draft design proposals shall be discussed with the ReAL/Helvetas team for approval prior to proceeding with the detailed design and drawings  The consultant should provide the GPS data of intake, command area and the location of major structure required in the canal alignment.

Other terms and condition

 The consultant shall fully comply with the Basic Operating Guidelines and the Security Response Guide of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal Nepal.  Taxes will be withheld on the service Fees paid to Consultant as per the prevailing tax rates of GON.  The consultant work in close coordination with HELVETAS Melamchi office and with assigned staff.

Time frame

All design report should complete by 15 September 2017. The work will be effective from the signing of the contract.

Qualification of the firms/Consultancies and proposed team

The service provider should have at least of 3 years of proven experience with irrigation scheme design, estimate and report preparation of 10 irrigation schemes and should have adequate experiences human resources. The proposed survey and design team should comprise following professionals having qualification & experiences as mentioned:

S Tentative inputs Professional/Expert Minimum qualification/Experiences No days per scheme Master degree in water science Team Leader/ Irrigation 1 engineering with 5 years relevant 4 days engineer experience in irrigation scheme design Bachelor degree in civil engineering with 3 years of relevant experience or Diploma in Irrigation Engineer/Sr. civil engineering with 6 years relevant 2 10 days Overseer experiences Experience in Irrigation scheme survey, design & estimate. Master degree in Agriculture Science with 3 Agricultural expert 5 years relevant experience in irrigation 2 days scheme design report preparation Master degree in Economics with 5 years 4 Economic expert relevant experience of project economic 2 days analysis report preparation Facilitator/sub overseer 5 Technical School pass 3 days (local) Facilitator/social mobilizer 6 10 +2 pass 3 days (local)

List of proposed Human resources & CVs of Key personnel for the assignment should submit with signature of concern personnel for confirming the availability. Format for Financial proposal sheet (Service fee):

Basis for service fee calculation: Tentative inputs of human resources, all logistic requirements, transportation, and design reports preparation all complete.

S No of Rate per Total cost, Description of Works Remarks No Scheme scheme NRs. NRs Conduct detail survey and prepare detail design estimate reports for 1 rehabilitation of selected Irrigation 15 scheme

VAT @ 13 % of Total cost Rs.

Grand Total including VAT, Rs.

Total amount in words:

List of document must be submitted along with the EOI:

 Profile of the Organization  Valid Renewed Registration Certificate  VAT Registration Certificate  Audit report of the previous two consecutive years  List of completed similar assignment  List of proposed Human resources & CVs of Key personnel for the assignment with signature  Tax clearance certificate of the previous year  Time schedule for detail Survey report  Financial proposal (service fee) as in given format