The document outlines the pre-bid meeting held by Guyana Water Incorporated on July 7, 2015, regarding the procurement of water treatment facilities and upgrades in specified areas. It details the project's objectives, design parameters, bidding instructions, and responsibilities of contractors and the employer, along with an emphasis on improving water quality and service continuity. The deadline for bid submission is set for July 28, 2015, with specific evaluation criteria provided for bidders.

1. Guyana Water Incorporated
GY-L1040
Pre Bid Meeting with Contractors
7th July, 2015

2. WELCOME!
Pre Bid Meeting
for
Procurement of Water Treatment Facilities and
Upgrade of Reticulation at Uitvlugt, Diamond and
Sheet Anchor

3. OUTLINE OF
PRESENTATION
 Purpose of Presentation
 Background
 Program Areas (General)
 Project Details
 Project Areas
 Design Parameters for New WTPS
 Project Scope
 Responsibilities (General)
 Bidding Instructions
 Bid Evaluation
 General Advice
 End of Presentation
 Questions, Concerns, Queries……!

4. Purpose of Pre-Bid Meeting
1. To provide background information
2. Opportunity for clarifications from bidders
3. Dissemination of any important information regarding the project

5. Background
Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement
Program (WSSIIP)
Objective: The program aims to improve efficiency, quality and sustainability of the potable water services
and improve sanitation in GT and other area along the coast.
Aging
infrastructure
assets
Poor water
quality (raw
water)
Poor access
to adequate
sanitation
Low Level of
Service + no
continuity of
supply
Rapid
development
in program
areas
Increase in
NRW-losses

6. Background Cont.
Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvement
Program - Components
Reduce the level of NRW in program
areas
Improve access to sanitation in
program areas
Improve pressure, quality and
continuity of the water supply service in
program areas
Strengthen GWI performance in its
operational and management practice

7. Program Areas (General)

8. Project Details
Title: Procurement of Plant: Design, Supply and Installation Water
Treatment Facilities and Upgrade of Reticulation at Uitvlugt, Diamond
and Goed Banana Land
Procurement Method: International Competitive Bidding
Contract type: Turnkey
Donor: Inter-American Development Bank & European Union
Objective: Improved water service in program areas
Expected Outcome: Improved water quality (treated water), continuity of
supply, increase LOS, better quality of life!

9. Project (Contract) Area # 1
Cornelia Ida to De Kinderen – Uitvlugt
WTP

10. Project (Contract) Area # 2
Diamond to Herstelling – Diamond WTP

11. Project (Contract) Area # 3
Sheet Anchor to No. 19 to Goed Banana
Land – Sheet Anchor WTP

12. Design Parameters for New Water
Treatment Plants - Summary
Water Treatment
Plant
Serving Areas Capacity Source -
Boreholes
Population
Served
1. Uitvlugt Hague back, Cornelia Ida,
Anna Catherina, Leonora,
Stewartville, Uitvlugt,
Zeeburg, De William, Met
En Meerzerg, De Kinderen
10MLD Uitvlugt & Leonora 21,550
2. Diamond Arcadia, Mocha,
Herstelling, Providence,
Farm, Covent Garden,
Prospect, Diamond,
Kaneville
12MLD Diamond – (Lamaha Canal
for future expansion)
23,266
3. Sheet Anchor Sheet Anchor (Borlam or
No. 37 to Sheet Anchor),
Cumberland, Canfield,
RoseHall
8MLD Sheet Anchor &
Cumberland
15,953
The design uses a 200l/hd/day which is based upon the reduction of NRW- it is expected that this demand falls towards 175l/hd/day dependent upon GWI
introducing demand management

13. Design Parameters for New WTP Cont.
Pressure at the edge of the service area = 10 to 14m of head (pressure).
Storage has been catered for 24hrs of treated water storage to be provided in
each service area.
Water quality baseline The WHO standard has been established as the
target for the treated water quality - (pH, turbidity, iron content).
Process Guarantee WHO Standards for Potable Water 100% of the time.
Production capacity Able to produce the required design capacity 100% of
the time.

14. Project Scope- General for new WTPs
Chemical building complete
Complete lime dosing system with necessary accessories
Blending and chemical mixing tank
Circular clarifier
Rapid sand filters
Baffled storage reservoir(s)
Sludge holding ponds or sludge thickeners
On site process piping
Onsite chlorine generator
Emergency generator, electrical supply and systems and control systems as needed to operate the plant
Installation of transmission mains to and from the WTPs
All works as detailed in Employer’s Requirements, Specifications, Bills of Quantities and Drawings; and
as approved by the Employer’s Representative.
Important to Note:
Duration of contract = 39 months
 27 months execution
 12 months defects liability
period

15. Scope of Works - Facilities

16. Responsibilities - General
The Contractor is required to:
mobilize the specified resources required (construction materials facilities, plant, water,
fuel…etc ) to the site and deploy sufficient manpower for works execution.
manage all technical issues in relation with the works.
undertake overall planning and execution of the construction works.
The Employer will have the role of:
overall supervision of the construction works.
overseeing quality of works.
monitoring and controlling work targets/progress as approved on contractor’s program
of works.
approving the completion of scheduled tasks or work packages.

17. Bidding Instructions
Deadline for Bid submission: July 28, 2015 (time 09:00hrs)
Request for clarification: 2 weeks prior to closing of bid
Bid Validity: 120 days
Bid Security: GY$57,960,000.00 or freely convertible currency acceptable to
the Employer.
Bid Closing: July 28, 2015
Submittal: Three copies of Bid plus (1) soft copy of the bid document (Cd)
Note:
Further details can be found in the ITB and Bid Data Sheet!

18. Bid Evaluation
Technical
Evaluation
Economic
Evaluation
1. Energy efficiency
2. Operational costs
3. Ability to meet treated water
quality & quantity
1. Time for completion of works
2. Operational and maintenance
3. Functional guarantee of the
facilities

19. General Advice!
Bidders need to understand fully the strategy and the scope of the works
involved in this project and submit reasonable offer.
Contract will be administered in accordance with the conditions of contract.
Make sure that all evaluation criteria are adequately addressed as outlined in
the bidding document.
No late submission of bid will be accepted.
If you have any queries or concerns do not hesitate to make contact with
GWI.

20. End of Presentation
Water is Life Save it!

21. Comments, Queries, Concerns………