(1) Background
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Pathfinder International in Tanzania are jointly implementing
an integrated project known as TUUNGANE that holistically addresses Population, Health, and
Environment (PHE) issues for communities living in Greater Mahale Ecosystems in Uvinza –
Kigoma and Tanganyika – Katavi Regions.
Tuungane holistic approach of integrating people, health, and environment (PHE) aims to improve the livelihood of local community by addressing issue that directly affect the wellbeing of people including health of their families, natural resources that surround them, and the availability of good
community services. Tuungane program is also working toward empowering women to play an
active role in biodiversity conservation and significant sustainable development opportunities and increase the effectiveness of conservation effort in different sectors while also advancing gender equity and equality.
The program is planning to construct a computer room at Lagosa Secondary School in Uvinza
District, Kigoma Region. Computer room will help students in learning through working with
software programs, access information and most importantly, it will enable the students to acquire
digital skills critical in the modern world without having to purchase their own hardware and
software.
2.0 Objectives
The main objective of this contract is to construct the computer room at Lagosa secondary as per
government construction requirements.
3.0 Scope of work
Throughout this contract, the consultant will work under the supervision and guidance of Tuungane program Director and technical guidance from Uvinza District Engineer as a project Consulting Engineer The contractor will specifically be required to accomplish the following:
i. Prepare and complete all preliminary items required for completion of this work as per Bills of
Quantities and drawings.
ii. Obtain and submit construction permit from Contractor’s registration Board (CRB) iii. Construct a computer room as per Bills of quantities, drawings, and measures under supervision
and approval from consulting engineer who is the Uvinza district engineer.
iv. Prepare Hand over letter of the finished computer room as per Bills and quantities under
supervision and approval of consulting Engineer who is the Uvinza district Engineer and send to
TNC’s TUUNGANE Program Director for approval
4.0 Methodology
The consultant is requested to submit a provided BOQ that will indicate the quantity of materials
and cost. Also, the labor charges and 18% VAT must be calculated within the BOQ.
4.1 Timeframe
The desired completion date for the assignment is by 30th June 2023. The consultant should submit an anticipated timeline for the accomplishment of the assignment. Anticipated timelines that extend beyond June 2023 will be reviewed, but not preferred.
4.2 Supervision Responsibility
The consultant will work closely with the Gender and Education Officer for any inquiries under
supervision of District Engineer and Tuungane Program Director.
6.0 Skills and Qualifications
A potential consultant should have demonstrated knowledge and provide the evidence of the
following:
i. At least 5 years of professional experience in civil engineering and construction of government
structures.
ii. Evidence of all legal documents for the registration of the company.
iii. Evidence of the current financial status of the company.
8.0 Proposal Guidelines
Architectural drawings and empty BoQs can be obtained from Tuungane office located at Mji
Mwema Kigoma office, or can be shared by requesting it via email through [email protected]
All Proposals should be submitted to [email protected] before 28th February 2023.
