RFP - Consultancy Services (LOT#1) To update the Lebanon 2017 (NIP) for the Stockholm Convention on (POPs). (LOT#2) To update (NMP) for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumpsite in Lebanon
UNOPS
RFP - Consultancy Services (LOT#1) To update the Lebanon 2017 (NIP) for the Stockholm Convention on (POPs). (LOT#2) To update (NMP) for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumpsite in Lebanon
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2024/51879
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Lebanon
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
21-May-2024
Deadline on:
26-Jun-2024 10:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: [Consultancy Services (LOT#1) To update the Lebanon 2017 (NIP) for the Stockholm Convention on (POPs). (LOT#2) To update (NMP) for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumpsites in Lebanon]
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Urban environmental development planning
New clarification added: Bidder Question:With reference to Form D-Technical Proposal Template for Lot 1 and Lot 2, we kindly request the following clarification:Section 1, Item 2.1.2 “ (5)Points: This should take the form of a bar chart program.”Question: Kindly clarify how this bar chart should take form especially that a detailed programme timeline will be submitted. Shall the bidder represent the main activities as horizontal bars Vs time in months?UNOPS Answer:Please note that the program should be very detailed and the offerer’s program will be graded accordingly.Regards,
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24-Jun-2024 15:27
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder Question:With reference to Lot 1, we kindly request the following clarification:3.1. Task 1 – National Assessment and InventoriesUnder the national sectoral assessments, the consultancy firm shall:● review and summarize the production, use, import and export, disposal of the POPs listed in annexes A and B of the Stockholm Convention.● gather information on stockpiles and waste containing, or thought to contain, POPs.● compile information on obsolete POPs containing materials (types, quantities, locations…).● compile updated knowledge on (i) the current need and use of all Industrial and Unintentionally released Chemicals and POPs in the country, (ii) stockpiles, (iii) waste disposal for these chemicals containing materials, and (iv) identification of contaminated sites.● carry out initial and regularly updated evaluations of current and projected releases of the UPOPs.● identify whether the current national situation meets the requirements of the Stockholm Convention and detail areas where it does not. Question: This task includes direct engagement with stakeholders such as farmers, private companies dealing with pesticides.. Please clarify the areas to be selected for the survey and data collection from these stakeholders? Should the bidder follow the same areas that were selected for the previous NIP report?UNOPS Answer:Please note that this should be elaborated in the offerer methodology.Regards,
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24-Jun-2024 15:22
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder Question:1- In lot#2 - Submission 2: Is it required to consider other environmental parameters (visual, hydro, ect) than air emissions from open burning in preparing the Masterplan for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumps ?UNOPS Answer:Please review the 2017 masterplan and follow the steps listed in the TOR.Regards
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20-Jun-2024 10:00
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder Question:With reference to Lot 1, we kindly request the following clarification:Task 2 – Assessment of UPOPs in sediments at river outlets:Please confirm the consultant will test the elements listed in Annex C of stockholm convention.Please specify the number of samples to be collected from each river.UNOPS Answer:Yes, the elements to be tested are according to Annex C of the Stockholm Convention. 5 to 6 rivers will assigned for testing, however, the number of test at each site shall be defined by the offerer in the methedology as it has to be comprehensive and indicative of accurate results.Regards
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20-Jun-2024 09:55
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder Question:With reference to Lot 1, we kindly request the following clarification:Task 2 – Assessment of UPOPs in sediments at river outlets:Please confirm the consultant will test the elements listed in Annex C of stockholm convention.UNOPS Answer:Yes, the elements to be tested are according to Annex C of the Stockholm Convention.Regards
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20-Jun-2024 09:52
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder question:Are the projects subject to Lebanese VAT?UNOPS Response:Please note that the projects are exempt from VAT.Regards
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10-Jun-2024 09:48
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Bidder Question: With reference to the RFP above, we would like to raise the following: In section 3.1, Task 1 is titled as “Task 1 – Dumps Masterplan Update”. However, based on the description, it effectively includes 2 sub-tasks:- First part/sub-task: major sub-task of data collection and site visits to the dumpsites, which comes before “Task 2 - Assessment of vulnerable population from waste open burning (8 months)”- Second part sub-task: includes the updating of the master plan which should come after “Task 2 - Assessment of vulnerable population from waste open burning (8month)” Whereas, according to Section 4 “TIMELINES, DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS”:- Milestone activity 1 “Submission of the Assessment of vulnerable population from waste open burning Report: 8 months- Milestone activity 2 “Submission of the Masterplan for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumps: 10 months Hence, some incompatibility is identified between the tasks and milestones as described above, which needs to be clarified. In addition:- Section 4 “TIMELINES, DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS” does not include any payment for data collection and site visits.- The personnel included in the list and qualifications of personnel as well as in the financial tables “Form C: Financial Proposal Form” does not include sites coordinators required for the site visits.In this respect, based on the TOR, it is understood that the Consultant is expected to carry out site visits to the various dumpsites (617 in 2016), with preparation of updated corresponding reports, and not just rely on Master Plan 2017 with some visit sampling or visits to main dumpsites.This perfectly justifies the significant period of 8 month foreseen for the Milestone “Assessment of vulnerable population from waste open burning (8 months)” i.e. 8 out of 12 months (2/3 of the total contract period. Hence please confirm our understanding above.If this is the case, several sites coordinators area required full time for the whole 8 months period to complete this task.Hence, the data collection and site visits constitute a major part of the project amount.However, no specific deliverable and payment is foreseen for the interim phase of the data collection and site visits.This will cause considerable pressure on the consultant cashflow. In light of the above, and in spite of your clarification that the schedule of payment shall not be revised, we would like to kindly suggest the following to your kind review and approval in light of the justification above:- “Milestone activity 0 - Submission of the 50% report regarding data collection and site visits” could be added after 4 months, with 20% payment. The percentage amount of 20% could be reduced from the last Milestone activity 3 “Submission of National Plan for Open Dumping Phase-out”. In addition, we highly appreciate if the percentage amount of “Milestone activity 3 Submission of the Masterplan for the Closure and Rehabilitation of Uncontrolled Dumps” and “Milestone activity 3 “Submission of National Plan for Open Dumping Phase-out” could be further reduced to be compatible with the expected effort for each milestone.UNOPS Response:Please refer to previose resposne and to bidder's query and the new amendments which was highlighted in yellow in following documents to update the deliverable and payment terms:1. RFP_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms-Amendment Rev 22. Form C_ Financial Proposal Form - In Excel format Rev 1 3._RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements- LOT#2 Rev 1Regards,
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09-Jun-2024 07:16
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #4: Amendment#4: To amend the following documents to update the deliverable and payment terms in response to bidder's clarification (the amendments were highlighted in yellow) :1.RFP_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms-Amendment.2. Form C_ Financial Proposal Form - In Excel format.3._RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements- LOT#2 (1) .
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06-Jun-2024 15:31
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:We have the following questions regarding Lot 2 " TO UPDATE (NMP) FOR THE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION OF UNCONTROLED DUMPSITE IN LEBANON": Can you please specify how many sites are targeted by the survey under Task 2 of the project (assessment of vulnerable population)?Does the fieldwork under Task 2 include household quantitative survey as well as qualitative interviews?Should the financial proposal be password protected?In section 1 of the RFP-Instruction to Tenderers, it is mentioned under point 21 that all documents included in the proposal should be in English. Could we submit the official papers of the company (issued by the Ministry of Finance, etc.) in Arabic? UNOPS Answers:1. The Contractor after conducting the surveys should be able to identify the vulnerable communities, if any.2. The offeror should specify and elaborate this particular point in his/her methodology.3. No need for the password protection since this is an RFP with two envelope system in which only the financial proposals for the technically pass bidders will be opened and the remaining are kept secured & closed with no access to them even for UNOPS staff.4. The company official papers (issued by the Ministry of Finance, etc.) can be sent in Arabic but if required later to be translated you should be able to do so.Regards,
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06-Jun-2024 12:52
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Concerning Lot 2, the requested level of effort for data collection during the first 8 months of the project is not well translated into the payment terms. We suggest reviewing these terms to 50% after this first phase. It would also be beneficial to have interim payments built in (say interim payments after each 2 months, thus dividing the total data collection into 4 phases). UNOPS Answer:The Contractor will be paid upon submitting the open dumps survey and assessment report please check the amended documents that will be followed soonThe amendments were highlighted in yellow for easy reference.Regards,
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06-Jun-2024 12:42
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:1- Dear Sir/Madam,Hope this email finds you well.We would like to request an extension of the deadline submittal date of the proposal by 2 weeks as this will allow us to submit a competitive and comprehensive offer.We appreciate your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you. Question:Due to the time required for the preparation of two lots, we would like to request an extension of the submission date.UNOPS Answer:Dear Bidders, Please note that the deadline of submitting proposals is extended to be on 26 Jun 2024 and the deadline for sending clarifications will be on 19 Jun 2024Regards,
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04-Jun-2024 14:20
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: Amendment#3 to extend the tender closing date for additional 2 weeks upon bidders request
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04-Jun-2024 12:54
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Regarding the pre-bid meeting today, we are trying to join and not able to get accessed.Best RegardsUNOPS Answer:Please note that you can find the pre-bid meeting report on the e-sourcing/UNGM along with the answers to bidders' queries that were raised during the meeting.Furthermore, the below documents were published:1. Form C: Financial Proposal Form in Excel format as per bidder's request during the meeting.2. Amended Form C: Financial Proposal - (The word format) in which the amendment was done to add column related to the (total USD) The amendment is in red font and highlighted in yellow.Regards,
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02-Jun-2024 07:31
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Amendment#2 to add the following documents:1. The pre-Bid meeting report 2. Form C: Financial Proposal Form - In Excel format 3. Amended Form C: Financial Proposal Form - in which column for Total is added to the form
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30-May-2024 11:00
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Dear Sir, Regarding the pre-bid meeting today, we are trying to join and not able to get accessed.UNOPS Answer:Dear Bidders,Please note that the pre-bid meeting report will be published soon along with the answers to bidders' queries that were raised during the meeting.Furthermore, the below documents will be published:1. Form C: Financial Proposal Form in Excel format as per bidder's request during the meeting.2. Amended Form C: Financial Proposal - (The word format) in which the amendment was done to add column related to the (total USD) The amendment is in red font and highlighted in yellow.Regards,
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29-May-2024 13:22
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear All,This is kind reminder that the pre-bid meeting is started,Please use the below link:https://meet.google.com/bko-ukmd-bji?authuser=0Regards,
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29-May-2024 10:09
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Amendment#1 to add to the below text to Particulars - Evaluation Method Details:UNOPS is assessing vendors for supply chain risks based on their responses to the DRiVE questionnaire. The answers provided may prompt requests for clarification and verification based on UNOPS’ assessment, and depending on the additional information UNOPS receives from the clarification/verification, additional clauses may be included to supplement the KPIs on sustainability in the contract.
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28-May-2024 14:45
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Kindly this is to reminde the bidders that the pre-bid meeting will be conducted tomorrow as detailed below:Location: via Google Meet using Video call link:https://meet.google.com/meq-zznk-xzmDate & Time: Wednesday, May 29 11:00am – 12:00pm Amman - JordanParticipation in the clarification meeting is not mandatory but participation is strongly encouraged to avoid the risk of non-compliant bids.Bidders shall notify UNOPS using the eSourcing clarification tool to whether or not they intend to participate in the pre -bid meeting and shall give the details of their representatives who will attend.For your consideration & participation.Regards,
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28-May-2024 08:58
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Kindly find below our clarifications:In Section 2: the qualification criteria state, "All members combined in the joint venture must meet this criteria."Please clarify if a joint venture between a Lebanese Consultant Company (specialized in engineering consulting services) and a Foreign Consultant Company (specialized in environmental services) is allowed to participate in this tender.UNOPS Answer:Please note the below explanation:All members of the joint venture combined must meet the criterion: This means that all members of the joint venture, when added together, must meet the requirements. while, "All members in the Joint venture must meet this criteria": This criterion requires that each participant of the joint venture individually satisfies the set criteria.Therefore, It is accepted that a Lebanese Consultant Company specialized in engineering can go into a joint venture with an International Consultant specialized in environmental services.Regards,
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27-May-2024 08:11
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:The payment terms for Lot 2 are based on 20% payment 2/3 of the way into the proejct and reaching 50% payment 2 months before the end of the contract. Is there any way more payments could be made earlier. The payment tersms for Lot 1 are slightly better but still with a major delay in the payment. Is there any way the more payments could be made earlier?UNOPS Answer: Please note that the payment modality specified in the RFP can't be changed.Thank you for your consideration.Regards,
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27-May-2024 08:06
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New clarification added: Question:In the section 2 : the qualification criteria we can read:" All members combined in the joint venture must meet this criteria".Kindly clarify the meaning of this statement.Can we say that : if only one member of a joint venture composed of two or more entities satisfies a criterion than the joint venture as a whole satisfies this criterion?Please confirm or clarify.Or on the opposite the above mentioned statement means that each entity composing this joint venture must satisfy this criterion in order to confirm that the joint venture as a whole satisfies the criterion?Please confirm or clarify.UNOPS Answer:All members of the joint venture combined must meet the criterion: This means that all members of the joint venture, when added together, must meet the requirements.while, "All members in the Joint venture must meet this criteria": This criterion requires that each participant of the joint venture individually satisfies the set criteria.Regards,
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22-May-2024 14:41
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:We would like to know if the consultant permitted to submit a bid for only one of the lots?UNOPS Answer:Yes, please refer to the particulars tab in which it was mentioned that "Offerors shall be allowed to quote prices for one or more lots identified in this tender. However, offerors must offer 100 % of the items specified for each lot and to 100% of the quantities specified for each item of a lot. Evaluation will be done per lot."Regards,
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22-May-2024 14:17
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webservice@unops.org