Country: Zanzibar, TANZANIA
Assignment Title: PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ALTERNATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS.
Reference : SMZ/A1S/C/202+2022/32
Issue Date: May 25th, 2022.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Alternative building materials (ABM) are those raw materials that are used during construction with lesser environmental impacts compared to conventional building materials like sand, clay, aggregates and so on. In addition, the ABM must be regenerated within a few years after being utilized.
The increase in civilization escalates the demand for construction-based minerals. Eventually, this led to be the causing factor of environmental degradation {Alarm and Star, 2009; Duguma and Hager, 2010).
In 1993. UNHCS Habitat conducted research on the effects associated with the excavation of construction-based minerals. The research suggested that the use of ABM is unavoidable and should be used as a way of combating environmental degradation.
The sets of research are continuing to be done aiming for finding suitable, environmental-friendly and cost-effective ABM. There are several findings and underneath are the list of ABM innovated so far:
i. The uses of crushed bottle glasses in substitution for sand;
ji. The uses of plastic bottles for in house walls;
iii. The uses of ashes in substitution for sand during the block manufacturing;
iv. The uses of Aluminum, wood and bamboo as a substitution for the wall;
v. Mixing of sand with other materials like silt and granule: 6.
vi. The uses of hollow blocks; and
vii. The uses of tempered glass that were recently seen at Michenzani mall, ZURA, Muzammil Center, Thabit Kombo Building and Nyangumi House.
The effect of environmental degradation differs from one country to another, numerous plans and strategies including the amendment of policies and acts were initiated aiming for reducing the calamity. The Southern Sahara States were enlisted as the main user of construction-based minerals. As a results, they were advised to stop the uses of construction-based minerals, and instead, should engage in the uses of ABM (GoM).
2.0 SOURCES OF THE WORK
This work is the implementation of the CCM 2020 – 2025 Manifesto. It is through section 151(c) that the Manifesto directs the Ministry as follows:
“To conduct research based on finding the alternative building material instead of using the old-style construction based mineral and continuing to manage the sustainable use of construction based minerals with effective assistance from the respective Councils.”
3.0 OBJECTIVE
The research aims to establish the ABM based on the unique context of Zanzibar by considering accessibility and affordability.
4.0 METHODOLOGY
This work should be done in an open tendering format whereby the consultant shall consider the following:
i. The Constitution of the Revolutionary government of Zanzibar.
ii. The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania.
iii, The Policy and Acts governing various sectors, not limited to, Environmental and Construction
5.0 TASK OF THE CONSULTANT
i. Collect, review and submit the research conducted on ABM;
ii. Suggest a suitable ABM based on its availability, environmental pollution impact and affordability:
iii, suggest changes to various legal frameworks to accommodate and emphasize the uses of ABM;
iv. Conducting the government stakeholders meeting, not limited to the Principal Secretary of the following Ministries:
a. Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals:
b. First Vice President Office;
c. Ministry of Lands and Housing Development;
d. Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock; and
e. Ministry of Construction, Communication and Transportation.
v. Conducting the Non – Government stakeholder’s meeting not limited to Construction Engineering companies, Engineering consultancy firms:
vi. Conducting stakeholders meeting with House of Representative Committee concerned with infrastructures.
vii. Collecting and reviewing suggestions on Zanzibar citizens. The sampling should be fairly chosen and cover at least 10 peoples from each district in Unguja and Pemba;
viii. Collecting and reviewing suggestions from higher learning institutions in Zanzibar and Tanzania at large.
ix. Submit the implementation plan and its strategy on the uses of ABM.
x. To conduct stakeholder meetings, not limited to the above-enlisted categories, for presenting the interim report.
xi. Submit the Inception report to the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals and agreed on deliverables, methodology and work plan; two (2) weeks after signing the contract.
xii. Submit the Interim Report to the Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals which will include stakeholders’ suggestions; four weeks (4) after the agreed Interim Report.
xiii. Submit the Draft Final Report to the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals which will be reviewed and agreed on changes: two (2) weeks after the agreed Interim Report.
xiv. Submit the Final Report of the ABM to the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals which will include minutes of various meetings conducted, interviews, contacts list of each participant and a copy of the literature reviews used and referenced; two (2) weeks after the agreed Draft Finalized Report.
6.0 DELIVERABLES
The consultant shall deliver the following reports:
i. Five(S)hard copies of the Inception report within two (2) weeks after signing the contract:
ii. Five (5) hard copies of the Interim report within four (4) weeks after the agreed Inception Report;
iii, Five (S) hard copies of the Draft Final Report within two (2) weeks after the agreed Interim Report; and
iv. Five (5) hard copies of the Final Report within two (2) weeks after the agreed drafter Final Report.
7.0 CLIENT’S CONTRIBUTION
The Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals will provide the following input to the consultant to facilitate the assignment:
i. All relevant documents include; the Zanzibar Constitution of 1984, Zanzibar Vision 2050, Policies, Laws, Regulations, Strategy, CCM 2020 – 2025 Manifesto, Studies, Reports and Researches.
ii. Counterpart staff: The client shall provide staff to the consultant for the succession plan. The staff shall work closely with the consultant.
iii. Facilitate all relevant meetings and appointments needed to support the smooth running of the assignment.
iv. Timely and reasonably comments on all products/reports of this assignment.
v. Act as Liaison with the responsible Ministry and other public institutions
8.0 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSULTING FIRM
The assignment requires the service of a reputable Consulting firm having the following qualifications and experience:
8.1 General qualifications
i. Registered by the relevant registration and professional boards.
li. Should provide Valid Business License and other legal documents (Memorandum of association, article of association, certificate of registration, etc.)
iii. The firm should have experience in providing relevant consultancy services for at least Ten (10} years.
8.2 Qualification of Key Personnel
a. Team Leader
i. Master’s degree in Material Engineering, Construction Management or any relevant discipline from a recognized high learning institution.
ii, have at least two (2) researches regarding ABM
iii. Have proven skills in the Construction Sector Development issues with at least seven (7) years of experience
iv. Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, good interpersonal skills and computer literacy, Swahili is an added asset.
v. Strong analytical orientation and sound judgment, initiatives, and resourcefulness;
vi. Training and facilitation experience.
b. Supporting Staff 1
i. Bachelor’s degree in Policy Development, Law or any relevant discipline from a recognized high learning institution.
ii. Have proven skills in Policy or Law issues with at least five (5) years of experience
iii. Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. Swahili is an added asset.
c. Supporting Staff 2
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or any relevant discipline from a recognized high learning institution.
ii. Have proven skills of at least five (5) years of experience.
iii. Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. Swahili is an added asset.
d. Supporting Staff 3
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management. Natural Resources Assessment or any relevant discipline from a recognized high learning institution.
ii. Have proven skills of at least five (5) years of experience.
iii. Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. Swahili is an added asset.
e. Supporting Staff 4
i. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics, Construction Management or any relevant discipline from a recognized high learning institution.
ii. Have proven skills of at least five (5) years of experience.
iii. Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, good interpersonal skills and computer literacy. Swahili is an added asset.
9.0 MODE OF PAYMENT
i. 10% of the contract fees upon submission and acceptance of the inception report that show the road map and detailed work programme;
ji. 30% to be paid upon submission and acceptance of Interim Report accommodating key stakeholders’ input. The Report will define and illustrate the key contents to be included in the draft research:
iii. 30% to be paid upon submission and acceptance of Draft research documents.
The Policy and Strategy draft will be presented to the Ministerial Management and Technical Committee respectively;
iv. 30% will be paid upon the satisfactory completion of the assignment. And submission of the final comprehensive research document that show the way forward and implementation strategy in hard copies (5) documents}and in a soft copy as certified by the Principal Secretary Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals.
10.0 ASSIGNMENT DURATION
The consultant is supposed to complete the assignment in ten weeks (10) from the contract signing date. In addition, the work should start within seven (7) days after the contract signing.
11.0 WORK PROGRAM
The consultant shall ensure that there is a participatory process during the implementation. The process shall include relevant stakeholders such as the Ministry of Water. Energy and Minerals. First President Office, Ministry of Lands and Housing Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock, Ministry of Construction, Communication and Transportation, Ministry of Trade, Zanzibar National Business Council, Non state Actors (CBOs, NGQs, professional bodies, etc). Financial institutions, legal sector, Association of Traders, SMEs.
Educational institutions, Chamber of Commerce and other key stakeholders. It is anticipated that the process will serve as capacity development for the government staff. The consultant will bear the responsibility for the completion of research based on finding ABM.
12.0 SUBMISSION ADRESS
During the entire period of the assignment. all the official reports and communications to the client shall be addressed to;
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
MINISTRY OF WATER, ENERGY AND MINERALS,
P.0.B0X 1585,
ZANZIBAR.
Email. [email protected]
And a Copy sent to: to: [email protected]
DIRECTOR,
DEPRTMENT OF ENERGY OF MINERALS,
P.O BOX 1569,
ZANZIBAR
