BANK OF PAPUA

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (S) ON BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Mission of BPNG

The Bank of as the has responsibility to:-

 Formulate and implement with view to achieving and maintaining price stability.

 Formulate financial regulation and prudential standards to ensure stability of the financial system.

 Promote an efficient national and international payments system.

Subject to the three core functions/responsibilities listed above the Bank of PNG can held:-

 Promote macro-economic stability and economic growth in Papua New Guinea.

Strategic Goals

In order to achieve the above the bank must be vibrant and pro-active in its efforts to fulfil its goals and objectives. This requires fostering an efficient and cost effective organisation with motivated and skilled staff.

The Bank has identified a strategic goal of continuing the issue of quality bank notes and coins to meet public demand as part of its responsibility to promote an efficient national and international payments system. The Bank is responsible for the overall management of currency which includes distribution, sorting and destruction in accordance with its Clean Note Policy.

The strategy includes the building of Cash Distribution Centres (CDC) outside .

Background

Since July 2011 the Bank of PNG ceased operating its Currency Distribution Centres in , , and Mt Hagen and issued currency from Port Moresby only. As part of the long term strategy, the Bank is committed to an efficient cash management operation to be available nationwide. The Bank has purchased land in Lae to build its own CDC facility as the first phase for the roll out of the long term strategy. The Lae CDC will serve an integrated cash distribution network for the Highlands, Islands and Northern Coastal regions.

The Terms of Reference

The Bank is in its conceptualisation stage of this project and wishes to engage a Project Manager/Technical advisor to assist the Bank of PNG to:-

 Manage the Project – Development of Land in Lae. 1

 Conceptualise the building structure to be erected. This will involve facilitating discussions on behalf of the Bank with subject matter experts engaged by the Bank and documenting the concepts and recommendations for the Land and Building Development Projects Steering Committee (LBDPSC).

 Compile and Implement the Project Master Plan in consultation with the Bank’s LBDPSC.

 Monitor Project Development indicators and provide report to LBDPSC.

 Provide advice on technical concepts and designs to the LBDPSC and provide explanations on any design variations.

 Communicate the Bank’s decisions via the LBDPSC to the stakeholders and ensure the Bank’s decisions are implemented in the Project.

 Assist the Bank in procurement of relevant Professional & Technical Services.

 Attend Technical meetings with the architects, engineers, security consultants and other relevant subject matter experts.

 Facilitate regulatory approvals with relevant authorities.

 Review Tender Documentations for building constructions and advise the Bank on issues to consider for decision making.

 Assist the Bank to monitor and oversee the management of the project and ensure the Bank’s ideas as agreed and documented are observed and ensure compliance to building and construction standards and benchmarks are employed in the project.

 Discuss issues of concern from the Bank with project manager(s) and vice versa at regular project meetings or at any time that LBDPSC requests for advice.

 Attend Project Meetings with the technical team and Project Manager of Construction regularly and update LBDPSC and vice versa.

 Advise the LBDPSC on reports produced by the Building construction Project Managers and or Builders and engineers etc.

 Advise on related risks and options to mitigate these risks at regular intervals.

 Provide advice on any issues requested by the Bank related to the project.

Deliverables (KRA’s)

 Provide Prudent Technical and Project Management Advise for this Project.

 Develop a Master Project Management Schedule.

 Develop building concept plans and specifications.

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 Produce Tender Documentation with appropriate General Conditions of Contract for each Service Provider.

 Secure Key Procurement of Professional & Technical Services.

 Produce applicable Contract Documentation for each Service Provider

 Attend Project Management Meetings.

 Provide detailed reporting to Project Management Team and Project Steering Committee.

 Provide monthly Project Status Reports.

Duration

The Bank of PNG intends to engage the project Manager/Advisor for the duration of the project to be reviewed every year.

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

The Bank of PNG seeks a person or company that has experience building a multi-level bank or any highly security conscious facilities in his/her or their involvement in building design, building construction and building project management.

The bidder is required to provide to the Bank the following:-

 A recent CV of the person or persons.

 A profile of your company.

 At least three referees.

 A proposal or bid that addresses the scope of this Request for Tender.

 A cover letter expressing your interest and the quote for the engagement.

 Indicative professional fees.

Contact Details

All correspondence is to be addressed to the following:- The Chairman - Land & Building Development Steering Committee P. O. Box 121 PORT MORESBY, National Capital District 121 Papua New Guinea

Attention: Mr Nathan Maire Or Email: [email protected]

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