REINFORCING ANIMAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SOMALIA (RAHS) PROJECTCONTRACT NO. 001/2014/MARCH2014/COOPI

Terms of Reference

Technical support in preparation of Technical Specifications, designs and BoQs, and Tender document &

Evaluation for Veterinary Facilities in Somalia

1. Background

Livestock is the mainstay of the Somali economy and about 70% of the population in Somalia are dependent on livestock for their livelihoods. It provides food, employment and incomes and contributes 40% of the GDP and 80% of the foreign currency earnings excluding cash remittances from Somalis in the diaspora. The export of live animals, hides, skins and chilled carcasses generates the foreign currencies for importation of food items and thus contributes significantly to ensuring food security in Somalia as the country depends on commercial food imports and food relief programmes for more than half of its cereal requirements to feed its population. Livestock marketing and trade also generate revenues for local administrations, through taxation of livestock destined for trade. In 2011 Somalia exported 4,361,019 sheep and goats, 249,992 cattle and 142,059 camels through the ports of Berbera and Bossasso while in 2012, the animal exports comprised of 4,411,787 sheep and goats, 266,397 cattle and 124,952 . Sheep and goats constitute more than 90% of the livestock exports from Somalia. However, the livestock export trade is constrained by the chronic and persistent shocks afflicting Somalia including political instability, conflict, civilian displacement, cyclic droughts, floods and outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases within Somalia and in the neighbouring countries.

In 2010 and 2011, Somalia was most affected by the severest drought recorded in the Horn of Africa region in the last 60 years. More than 30% of the sheep and goats died in some regions of southern Somalia resulting in a deterioration of the food security and nutritional situation of the affected pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. A recent report estimated that 258,000 human deaths attributable to the emergency occurred in southern and central Somalia between October 2010 and April 2012, of which some 52% (133,000) were children under 5 years old. It has been demonstrated in previous livestock emergency interventions that animals that received vaccinations and treatment against endemic diseases prior to the onset of drought, were more resilient and better able to withstand the effects of drought and resilience of these households to natural disasters and shocks. AU-

AU-IBAR has entered into a contract with the European Union for the implementation of the project for Reinforcing Animal Health Services in Somalia (RAHS) which aims to enhance the access to sustainable animal health services delivery in order to better protect the productive assets of pastoralists, agro-pastoralists and other livestock dependent households in Somalia. This will contribute towards improved livelihoods. AU-IBAR is implementing the project in partnership with COOPI and Terra Nuova.

One of the expected results of the RAHS Project is to strengthen surveillance and control system for trade sensitive diseases. To achieve this result, the project will support rehabilitation/construction of Veterinary Inspection posts in Central Somalia and Southern Somalia (Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range). In addition, the project will support the construction of offices for the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Puntland. The structures to be erected in the respective regions are as follows:

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South Somalia:Location Clinic/ office Ramp Water facility

(trough)Crushes Wash

roomFence

Afgoye 1 room with verendah

1 for small ruminants

0 1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Baidoa 1 room with verendah

0 1 for small ruminants and 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Dhobley 1 room with verendah

0 0 1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Central Somalia:Location Clinic Ramp Water facility

(trough)crush Wash

roomFence

Beledweyn 1 room with verendah

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Jowhar 1 room with verendah

0 1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Guriel 1 room with verendah

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 for small ruminants & 1 for large animals

1 1

Puntland:Construction of offices in the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry which will be utilised as offices for the department of animal Health including EDMU in consultation with the Ministry.

2. Consultancy objectives

To support the Ministries in preparation of designs, technical drawings and cost estimates for rehabilitation / construction of veterinary inspection posts in South Somalia and Central Somalia in 3 target locations each. In addition the consultant will also support the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Puntland in reviewing the available designs, technical drawings and cost estimates for construction of veterinary offices.

3. Consultancy results / outcome

The consultant will undertake relevant assessments and analysis, and carry out the following activities: Prepare/review technical specifications, designs and Bills of Quantities and cost estimates for

construction of 6No. Veterinary inspection posts and 1 No. Veterinary office in the target locations.

Prepare tender documents in line with COOPI procurement procedures.

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Evaluate the tenders received from contractors and recommend appropriate contractors to undertake the works in each zone.

4. Approach / Methodology

The current project builds on the achievements of past interventions such as SOLICEP and LEISOM projects. LEISOM project supported the construction of a new Veterinary inspection post in Somaliland. Similarly, the LEISOM project supported the construction and rehabilitation of three Veterinary inspection posts at a key cattle transit point (Jameeco) and two major livestock markets (Hargeisa and Burao) in Somaliland. It is therefore anticipated that the consultant will carry out a desk review of existing data from previous projects and consult with the respective ministries and materials suppliers in order to prepare the relevant designs, technical specification, Bills of quantities and cost estimates.

The consultant is not restricted to the suggested approach and should respond to this ToR giving his / her understanding of the assignment, and proposing an approach and methodology to be followed in undertaking the task.

5. Work plan

On the basis of the proposed time schedule outlined in the ToR, the consultants should prepare a work plan for the activities and include his/her offer. Below is the proposed time schedule. The consultant should however confirm or propose modifications accordingly in their response to this ToR.

Fact finding or collection of relevant secondary data and desk review – 1.5 days;

Preparation of appropriate instruments and tools to be used in the data collection – ½ day;

Field work - technical assessment and design of lay-out plan and consultations – 2 days;

Preparation of designs, technical specifications BoQs and cost estimates for each facility in the target locations – 2 days;

Preparation of report including tender documents in line with COOPI procurement procedures –2 days;

Evaluation of the tenders received from contractors and recommendation on appropriate contractors to undertake the works in each target region – 1 day;

Total duration – 9 days.

6. Qualifications

Advanced technical qualification (Degree or Diploma) in civil engineering or related discipline; At least 3 years experience in undertaking similar assignments; Previous experience in Somalia is an added advantage; Fluency in Somali language is an added advantage; Good reporting skills.

7. Reporting and feedback

The technical reports prepared for each of the target settlements submitted by the consultant should be in English, not exceeding 3 pages in length. The designs and cost estimates should be included as annexes. The consultant shall submit both soft editable copies and PDF printable documents.

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8. Assistance to the Consultant from the Contracting Authority

The Contracting Authority will make available the following information and facilities to the Consultant:

Relevant reports, documents, existing designs data at contracting authorities disposal; Arrange for various meetings in the field (Consultant to make advance request); Provide staff to show the consultant the pre-selected sites and assist in Ministries liaison and

translation tasks; Provide return air transport by EU flights if necessary; Permits that may be required for the consultants to carry out their duties in Somalia if

necessary; Provide transport in the field as necessary.

The Consultant is expected to meet his or her accommodation costs.

9. Submissions of Technical and Financial Proposals Interested Consultants are requested to submit technical proposals clearly outlining the following:

Understanding of the assignment; Proposed approach and methodology including software to be used for preparation of

designs and cost estimates; Qualification and skills; General professional experience; Experience on similar assignment; Work plan for undertaking the assignment; Earliest dates of availability for the assignment;

Consultants must include in their submission, copies of their CVs, testimonials and at least two copies of reports of similar work .

Financial proposals shall be quoted in EURO. The Consultant's financial offer shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submission.

The proposals should be submitted by email or physical delivery on or before 10th 23rdOctober 2014 to the address below:

COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALEP O BOX 3857 – 00100NAIROBIEmail: coord.nairobi@coopi.org hr.nairobi@coopi.org Tel: +254 020 2585370/1/2; FAX: +254 020 2585373Mobile: + 254 724255324 / 733440001

Physical Address: Westland, along Peponi road, House No. 0039 (just 100m before Oil Libya Petrol Station).

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