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Terms Of Reference: Hydrogeological Investigation and Drilling Supervision for Construction and Installation of Handpumps on 24No. Boreholes in communities in the Nandom Municipality & Lambussie District in the Upper West Region

JOB SUMMARY
Company	SNV Ghana
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	W.A.S.H.
Location	Upper West Re...
Job Status	Contractor/Co...
Salary	GH¢
Education	Qualified
Experience	5 years
Job Expires	May 16, 2025
Contact	...

Company Profile

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

SNV has worked in Ghana since the 1992 and currently has offices in Accra, Tamale, and Nandom.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Hydrogeological Investigation and Drilling Supervision for Construction and Installation of Handpumps on 24No. Boreholes in communities in the Nandom Municipality & Lambussie District in the Upper West Region

Background

Together with actors and partners, SNV works towards a deeper, more lasting change towards systems transformation, and we make sure to build capacities for a long-lasting impact. SNV works in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Our team is inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are committed to:

Building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition.
Increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality.
Improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all.

In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

SNV has been present in Ghana since 1992 and is currently implementing a second phase of a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and Nutrition in Ghana's Nandom and Lambussie Districts in the Upper West Region. The project is called Healthy Future for All (HF4A) Phase II and it is aimed to improve the quality of life for all and specifically increase the number of children under 15 years growing up in a hygienic environment at home and in school. To improve access to safe water in communities, the project will drill, and construct point source boreholes in Nandom Municipality and Lambussie District. The intervention is fully funded by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) sets out the scope of works for interested consultancy firms into hydrogeological investigations to participate in the project. The rationale behind this TOR is to provide a basic framework to guide interested tenderers in their submissions to undertake the works described herein.

Objective

The main objective of the assignment is to:

Conduct Hydrogeological investigation and provide supervision services for (drilling, construction, pump testing, platform construction and installation of handpumps) in communities in the Nandom and Lambussie District in the Upper West Region.

Timing/Duration of Assignment
The contract is expected to be within a period of seven (7) calendar months after contract signing

Reporting Line
The consultant will report to the Project Manager of HF4A through the WASH Advisor on the project or any designated SNV Representative.

Required Skills or Experience

Tender Requirements

Valid Ministry of Works and Housing Certificate of Financial Class D3, K3 or above
Valid Certificate of Incorporation
Valid Labour Certificate
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate
Letter of Bid
Methodology (describing approach to carry out the assignment)
Detailed Program of works with specific start and completion dates.
Financial Proposal

Similar Construction Experience

Participation as contractor, management contractor or subcontractor, in at least two contracts of similar nature and evidence of works (award letters or completion certificates) should be submitted for verification.

How To Apply

Mode of Application

Qualified firms/Individual should submit the following by close of business on May 16th, 2025, to ghanaprocurement@snv.org

Cover letter highlighting the individual / firm capability in delivering the assignment including evidence of performing similar assignments preferably in the water and sanitation sector.
Detailed technical proposal outlining methodology to undertake the assignment, profiles of key personnel
Detailed financial proposal for inclusive of consultancy fees related cost to carry out the works and all other statutory payments and/or taxes
Interested firms should prepare a detailed work plan to execute the works.
Qualified local consultants with business offices located in the Upper West Region are encouraged to apply.

The related data sheet for the Terms of Reference described above are as follows:
Kindy download the attachement: Bid Data Sheet (BDS)

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