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RFP Issue Date: May 18, 2014

Deadline for Questions: June 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm Jordan time

Anticipated Response to Questions: June 16, 2014

RFP Closing Date and Time: July 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm Jordan time

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) No. SOL-278-14-000010

Architect-Engineering Services – Water Sector Infrastructure Project in Jordan (WSIP)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Mission to Jordan, is seeking proposals from interested qualified Jordanian Architect-Engineer (A-E)

Consulting Firms, classified as Grade 1A in the field of water and wastewater by the Jordanian Tender

Department of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. The proposed project includes providing construction supervision services for the construction contracts of Amman Water System Improvements

Phase II, East Jerash Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tafilah Wastewater Treatment Plant, in addition to other engineering infrastructure development tasks that USAID in cooperation with Ministry of Water and Irrigation may plan to implement during the life of the resulted contract

USAID intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee Completion-Type Contract in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 36.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (48 CRF Chapter 1) as a result of this solicitation. The period of performance is four (4) years with an estimated cost range of between $4.3 million to $4.8 million. Although an anticipated range is provided, Offerors should propose costs that they believe are realistic and reasonable for the work described.

Questions and requests for clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically by the due date indicated above to the following E-mail: bdiah@usaid.gov. If substantive questions are received which affect the response to the solicitation, or if changes are made to the closing date and time, as well as other aspects of the RFP, this solicitation will be amended. Any amendments to this solicitation will be issued and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Offerors are encouraged to check this website (http://www.fbo.gov) periodically as acknowledgement of any such amendment is required to accompany the Offerors’s proposal.

It is the responsibility of the recipient of this RFP to ensure that it has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. If your firm decides to submit a proposal in response to this RFP, it must be submitted in accordance with Section L of the RFP at the designated place and time.

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U.S. Agency for International Development

American Embassy

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Amman 11118, Jordan

Tel: +962 (6) 5906000

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U.S. Department of State

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Washington, DC 20521-6050

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CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All Offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM I CONTRACT CLAUSES

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA L INSTR., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within ________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the Offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

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PART I – SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 Purpose

B.2 Contract Type

B.3 Estimated Cost, Fixed Fee, and Obligated Amount

B.4 Budget and Ceiling Price

B.5 Cost Reimbursable

B.6 Payment of Fixed Fee (CPFF)

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Introduction

C.2 Statement of Work- Construction Management Services for Jerash WWTP, Tafilah

WWTP, and Amman Water System Improvement Phase II

C. 3 - Feasibility Studies, Designs, Tendering Support, and Construction Management Services

C.4 Staffing

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 Marking (JAN 1993)

D.2 Branding Policy and Strategy

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference

E.2 Inspection And Acceptance

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated By Reference

F.2 Period of Performance

F.3 Place of Performance

The contract place of performance shall be Jordan

F.4 Authorized Work Day/Week

F.5 Technical Direction and Designation of Responsible USAID Officials

F.6 Performance Standards

F.7 Reports and Deliverables or Outputs

F.8 AIDAR 752.242-70 Periodic Progress Reports (OCT 2007)

F.9 AIDAR 752.7005 Submission Requirements for Development Experience Documents (SEP

2013) ii

F.10 Key Personnel

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 AIDAR 752.7003 Documentation for Payment (NOV 1998) - Invoice

G.2 Contracting Officer’s Authority

G.3 Administrative Contracting Office

G.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

G.5 Technical Directions/Relationship with USAID

G.6 Paying Office

G.7 Accounting and Appropriation Data

G.8 Contractor Specific Information

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference

H.2 Local Competition Authority

H.3 Limitation on Subcontracting to Non-Local Entities (MAY 2012) [ADS 302.3.5.17]

H.4 Consent to Subcontract

H.5 Competition and Subcontracting

H.6 AIDAR 752.225-70 Source and Nationality Requirements (FEB 2012) (Class Deviation No.

OAA-DEV-12-01c)

H.7 Authorized Geographic Code

H.8 Insurance and Services

H.9 Non-Expendable Property Purchases and Information Technology Resources

H.10 Logistic Support

H.11 Language Requirements

H.12 Preventing Terrorist Financing – Implementation of E.O. 13224 (AUG 2013)

H.13 Confidentiality and Ownership of Intellectual Property

H.14 Additional Requirement for Personal Compensation

H.15 Employment Costs of Third Country National and Cooperating Country Nationals

H.16 ADS 302.3.5.9 Nondiscrimination (JUN 2012)

H.17 Standards of Conduct – Improper Business Practices

H.18 Prohibition and Assistance to Drug Trafficking

H.19 USAID Disability Policy (December 2004) [ADS 302.3.5.14(a)]

H.20 Special Provisions iii

H.21 Investment Promotion

H.22 Organizational Conflict of Interest

H.23 Foreign Government Delegations to International Conferences (JAN 2002)

H.24 Conflicts of Interest

H.25 Environmental Compliance

H.26 Reporting of Foreign Taxes (JULY 2007)

H.27 Value Added Tax and Customs Duties

H.28 Government Furnished Facilities or Property

H.29 Sovereign Relationships

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated By Reference

I.2 52.204-1 Approval of Contract (DEC 1989)

I.3 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013), Alternative I (JUL 2013)

I.4 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes (OCT 1997)

I.5 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges (Oct 2009)

I.6 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment (June 2013)

I.7 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

I.8 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

I.9 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States (MAR 2008)

I.10 52.229-8 Taxes – Foreign Cost-Reimbursement Contracts (MAR 1990)

I.11 52.244-2 Subcontracts (OCT 2010) – Alternative I (JUN 2007)

I.12 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations (APR 1984)

I.13 52.236-23 Responesponsibility Of The Architect-Engineer

Contractor (Apr 1984)

I.14 52.244-4 Subcontracts And Outside Associates And Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services)

(Aug 1998)

I.15 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Section J – List of Attachments

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

K.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated By Reference

K.2 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (DEC 2012)

K.3 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2014)

K.4 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013)

K.5 Insurance – Immunity from Tort Liability

K.6 Agreement on, or Exceptions to, Terms and Conditions

K.7 Certification of Local Entity Status

K.8 Signature

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

L.2. Notice Listing Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

L.3 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

L.4 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

L.5 General Instructions to Offerors

L.6 Proposal Submission Instructions

L.7 Acquisition Schedule

L.8 Instructions for the Preparation of the technical Proposals

L.9 Instructions for the Preparation of the Cost Proposals

L.10 Instructions for the Preparation of the Branding Implementation Plan and Marking Plan

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 General Information

M.2 Technical Proposal Evaluation Criteria

M.3. Cost/Business Evaluation

M.4. Determination of the Competitive Range

ATTACHMENT NO. 1

ATTACHMENT NO. 2

ATTACHMENT NO. 3

ATTACHMENT NO. 4

ATTACHMENT NO. 5

ATTACHMENT 6

PART I – SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to obtain the services of a Contractor to implement the USAID Jordan

Water Sector Infrastructure Project as detailed in Section C – Statement of Work.

B.2 Contract Type

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion-type contract. For the consideration set forth in the contract, the Contractor shall perform the tasks required in Section C and provide the deliverables or outputs described in Section F. The Contractor must comply with all other contract requirements.

B.3 Estimated Cost, Fixed Fee, and Obligated Amount

(a) The estimated cost for the performance of the work required hereunder, exclusive of fixed fee, if any, is to be determined ($TBD). The fixed fee, if any, is ($TBD). The estimated cost plus fixed fee, if any, is ($TBD).

(b) Within the estimated cost plus fixed fee (if any) specified in paragraph (a) above, the amount currently obligated and available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor

(and payment of fee, if any) for performance hereunder is ($TBD). The Contractor shall not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount.

(c) Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through (TBD).

B.4 Budget and Ceiling Price

Description Total CPFF (USD)

Direct Cost

Indirect Cost

Fixed Fee

TOTAL (CPFF USD)

B.5 Cost Reimbursable

The U.S. dollar costs allowable shall be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee, and 52.232-20 and 52.232-22 Limitations of Cost and Limitations of Funds, and, if applicable, AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment.

SOL-278-14-000010 A&E Services - Water Sector Infrastructure Project in Jordan

B.6 Payment of Fixed Fee (CPFF)

Pursuant to the clauses entitled “Allowable Cost of Payment” (FAR 52.216-7) and “Fixed Fee” (FAR

52.216-8) incorporated into this contract, the terms and conditions of these clauses apply after total payments of fixed fee reach eighty-five percent (85%) of the total fixed fee.

The Government shall pay the Contractor for performing this contract the fixed fee specified in the

Schedule.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Introduction

Jordan is ranked as one of the ten driest countries in the world. Annual precipitation varies between

50mm in the desert area and 600mm in the north-west highlands. Per capita water availability is low.

Jordan’s increasing population and a growing economy drive increased demands on the country’s scarce water resources. The availability of fresh water supplies necessary for both human needs and economic development is therefore a critical issue in Jordan. Readily available freshwater supplies are fully utilized and groundwater supplies continue to be extracted too fast to allow for natural replenishment.

USAID/Jordan has been engaged in supporting the water sector in Jordan for more than a decade.

Recently, the Mission has completed its five-year Country Development Cooperation Strategy, 2013-

2017. Intermediate Result 3 (IR3): Accountable, sustainable management of water resources increased is one of the main pillars of the major Development Objective 3 of the strategy, Essential Services to the

Public Improved. USAID will support water sector activities that are expected to respond to Jordan’s dire need to increase water availability for economic growth and the well-being of its people through improved management and improved infrastructure.

C.1.1 Background

On May 2010, USAID awarded the Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Project (WIP) to the US firm, CDM

International (CDM), for a five year period. The main objective of the project is to provide Architect &

Engineering (A&E) Services to several water/ wastewater infrastructure activities. The scope of work of that project included several engineering studies, detailed designs and construction management services agreed upon by USAID and WAJ to be essential for the water sector during the project life. Most of the tasks defined in the scope of work will be completed during the project life which ends in May 3, 2015.

Among the several services provided, CDM prepared a master plan for the water and wastewater systems for Amman. The plan recommended some urgent construction activities that are needed to enable

Miyahuna (Jordan Water Company responsible for providing water and wastewater services for Amman) to better distribute the Disi water. These required activities were split into two host country construction packages, Amman Water System Improvement Phase I & II. CDM is currently providing the construction supervision services for the two Phases. Amman Phase I is expected to be completed by the end of 2014, before the completion of CDM’s contract, and therefore will not need additional construction supervision services. However, the construction contract for Amman Improvement Phase II was signed on February

19, 2014 with a commencement date of April 5, 1014, and 570 days for substantial completion. Taking over the responsibility for providing construction supervision by the proposed award is expected to take place by April 2015.

In addition, CDM prepared wastewater master plans, feasibility studies, detailed designs and tender documents for Jerash and Tafilah wastewater treatment plants. As a result of these services, it is anticipated that the Water Authority of Jordan will sign two separate host country construction contracts for the construction of the Jerash and Tafilah WWTPs. The first construction contract for Jerash is currently in process and an award is anticipated by October 2014. The procurement of Tafilah WWTP is scheduled to start by May 2014 with an anticipated construction contract to be signed by May 2015. The period of performance for each construction contract is planned to be 24 months. Below is a tentative schedule for the purpose of bidding for this contract. Actual dates will depend on the procurement process for the construction contracts at the General Tender Directorate (GTD) of the Jordanian Ministry of

Public Works and Housing.

The construction of both WWTP plants and the Amman Improvement Phase II will not be completed during the implementation period of the CDM contract. Therefore, USAID made a determination to process a competitive contract with a local engineering firm to provide the construction management services for both Jerash and Tafilah WWTPs. The new contract will also take over the responsibility of providing the same services for Amman Improvement Phase II effective April 2015, or any other date as determined by USAID. In addition, the new contractor is expected to provide A & E services in the water sector required and approved for funding by USAID during the life of the award. CDM will continue to provide pre-contract services for the construction contracts of both Jerash and Tafilah WWTPs.

C.1.2 Scope

The Contractor must provide all the engineering infrastructure development services that USAID/Jordan in Cooperation with the MWI/WAJ, Water Companies, Municipalities and Ministry of Environment is planning to carry out during the implementation. The Contractor must provide an engineering service team with the technical capacity to carry out several engineering assessments, studies, designs and construction management in the water, wastewater and environment sectors to help our partners better plan their resources to ensure best utilization of the limited water resources and improve environmental protection.

The contractor must provide a pool of specialist to draw from in order to achieve the project objectives.

This will include conducting assessments, master planning, feasibility and economic studies, detailed designs, preparing tender documents and providing pre-contract services and construction management to oversee construction works as needed.

C.1.3 Objectives

The contract is designed to have several tasks and each task has specific objectives. However, the project is expected to accomplish the following overall outcomes during the implementation period:

1. Provide construction management services for two identified wastewater treatment plants (Jerash and Tafilah), and the Improvement of Amman Water System Phase II (as requested by USAID).

2. Provide technical engineering services to USAID and its partners in conducting assessments, feasibility studies, detailed designs, pre-contract services and construction management services of water/wastewater activities identified by USAID and its partners as needed during the life time of the project.

Activity

Start date End Date Start date End Date Start date End Date

Prequalification of construction contractors July 2013 March 2014 April 2014 September 2014

Bidding for construction contract April 2014 September 2014 October 2014 April 2014

Contract signing &

Mobilization October 2014 October 2014 May 2015 May 2015 March 2014 April 2014

Construction period November 2014 October 2016 June 2015 May 2017 April 2014 September 2015

Snag list and close out November 2016 January 2017 June 2017 August 2017 September 2015 October 2015

Tentative Schedule

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Completed by February 2014

Tafilah WWTPJerash WWTP Amman Improvement II

C.1.4 Tasks/Results

The concept of this Project is to develop and provide a mechanism specifically for Jordan’s water and environment sectors that would cover multiple tasks. The Architect-Engineering Contractor must be specialized in the water/wastewater field and must address the specific tasks detailed in the scope of work. Additionally, the Contractor must address other tasks identified during the award implementation period. This model should prove much more efficient in terms of having a team of qualified staff available to work with government counterparts on a sustained basis to address multiple activities to accomplish the project objectives. The Location Map in Figure 1 shows the different Governorates in

Jordan.

The specific activities on which USAID has agreed to collaborate with the Ministry of Water and

Irrigation/ Water Authority of Jordan are identified below. This list provides the major tasks that are expected to be carried out under this contract. However, USAID may as necessary request the Contractor to program additional work of the same nature as the specified work herein.

1. Construction Management Services (CMS) for Amman Water System Improvement Phase II

(if requested by USAID)

The Contractor must provide construction management services to oversee the construction activities of the host country contract of Amman

Water System Improvement Phase II.

2. Construction Management Services (CMS) for

Jerash Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Contractor must provide construction management services to oversee the construction activities of the host country contract of Jerash

Wastewater Treatment Plant.

3. Construction Management Services (CMS) for

Tafilah Wastewater Treatment plant

The Contractor must provide construction management services to oversee the construction activities of the host country contract of Tafilah

Wastewater Treatment Plant

4. Feasibility Studies, Designs, Tendering Support, and Construction Management Services The Contractor must conduct: Assessments, feasibility studies, designs, tendering support, and construction management services for other water/wastewater projects that may be identified during the contract implementation period as approved by USAID.

C.2 Statement of Work- Construction Management Services for Jerash WWTP, Tafilah

WWTP, and Amman Water System Improvement Phase II

Note: Construction of Amman Water System Improvement Phase II project commenced in April 2014 and is not expected to be completed before October 2015. CDM is currently providing the construction management services under a contract with USAID that will expire on May 3, 2015. The Contractor will be notified by USAID in writing if the current CMC services for Amman Water System Improvement

Phase II Project will be transferred to the WSIP contractor beyond May 3, 2015 to October 2015.

C.2.1 Construction Projects Description

Amman Water System Improvement

The Water Authority of Jordan recently commissioned the Disi water project that is expected to increase the water supply to Amman by about 70m /year. The Disi water will be received in Amman at two main terminal reservoirs; the Abu Alanda reservoir southeast of Amman and the Dabouk reservoir northwest of

Amman. In order to be able to distribute this additional water quantity efficiently, water systems from both reservoirs will require restructuring works. Two design packages were prepared to address the urgent restructuring needs; Amman Water System Improvement Phase I & II. Phase I is under construction and is expected to be completed by October 2014. Phase II was awarded to Arab Construction and

Contracting Company in February 2013.

C.2.2 Project Components

The project consists of a pump station (PS) at Dabouq and transmission pipelines as described below:

Dabouq Pump Station

A new pump station will be built adjacent to the existing pump station building on a land currently owned by WAJ to house new pumping units to deliver water to Khalda and Abu Nsair reservoirs. Initially, three

(3) pumping units will be provided for Khalda’s group of pumps (2 duty +1 standby) and after year 2025 one pump will be added to make them operate as 3 duty and one standby pumps. Three pumping units will be provided for Abu Nsair’s group of pumps (2 duty +1 standby).

Once the new Khalda and Abu Nsair pumps are installed and operational, 3 new pumping units will be provided in the existing Dabouq Pump Station to serve Um Shujeirat (2 duty +1 standby). Currently Um

Shujeirat is served by the Khalda pumps and from Ar Rasheed Reservoir. The existing Sweileh pumps will remain in operation in the existing Dabouq Pump Station until year 2020 when these pumps will need expansion of capacity.

Transmission Pipeline Improvements

1. Ain Ghazal PS to Hashmi Lower Reservoir Replacement Pipeline – This pipeline is a replacement to an existing deteriorated steel pipeline that is more than 30 years old. The pipeline will supply Hashmi

Lower Reservoir from Ain Ghazal Pump Station. The proposed pipeline is 1980 m long of 500 mm diameter DI pipe and 980 m long of 400 mm diameter DI pipe and includes pipeline connections, valve chambers and appurtenances.

2. Ain Ghazal PS to Hashmi Upper Reservoir Replacement Pipeline – This pipeline is a replacement to a portion of an existing deteriorated steel pipeline that is more than 30 years old. The pipeline will supply Hashmi Upper Reservoir from Ain Ghazal Pump Station. The replacement pipeline is 970m long of 600 mm diameter DI pipe and includes pipeline connections, valve chambers and appurtenances.

3. Tareq Reservoir Supply Reinforcement Pipeline – This pipeline is necessary to reinforce the supply to

Tareq Reservoir from a connection to the supply line from Dabouq. The reinforcement pipeline is

1494 m long of 400 mm diameter DI pipe and includes pipeline connections, valve chambers and appurtenances.

4. Pipeline Connections and Tie-ins – Additional pipeline connections and tie-ins will be required for redirecting the flow for the dedicated pipeline to Um Shujeirat and at the Dabouq PS to redirect the flows to Abu Nsair and Khalda.

C.2.3 Jerash WWTP

The City of Jerash is located about 45 km north of Amman. The existing WWTP was constructed in 1982 with a design capacity of 1,155 m /day and a BOD5 concentration of 800 mg/L. The plant was upgraded in 1992 to its current hydraulic capacity of 3,750 m /day, at the same BOD5 concentration. Extended aeration was adopted as the treatment process in the plant. Currently, the plant is working at approximately 93 percent of its hydraulic design capacity. However, the biological load is nearly double the design load and the effluent is not meeting the Jordanian effluent standard for wadi discharge.

The sewer network connected to the plant includes two interceptors: the Jerash town interceptor (250-350 mm diameter) and the Soof interceptor (300-500 mm diameter). The interceptors are independent of each other, although they run parallel along the same road for about 1.6 kilometers. The Soof interceptor is currently being replaced from Soof to a location just short of the East WWTP. The interceptor is being replaced to enable it to handle future wastewater flows and to more reliably protect existing springs in the area.

The CDM Consultant carried out a feasibility study to assess and evaluate the ability of the wastewater facilities to meet the demands up to the year 2035. The study recommended the replacement of the existing East Jerash WWTP on the existing site, with a new plant of 9,500m /d capacity. The recommendations of the feasibility study were accepted and the final design and tender documents were prepared accordingly.

A site layout was developed to confirm that the existing sludge drying beds and or polishing lagoons could be abandoned and the space then used for the new process tanks. The existing East WWTP would be demolished and the resulting space used for ancillary facilities for the new WWTP. The recommended process flow diagram for the new East Jerash WWTP is present in the figure below.

East Jerash WWTP

Jerash WWTP Process Flow Diagram

C.2.4 Tafilah WWTP

The City of Tafilah is located approximately 220 km southwest of Amman. The existing wastewater treatment and collection systems serve the area within Tafilah, Al-‘Eis, including the Tafilah Technical

University, and parts of Ruwaym. The wastewater management system consists of a WWTP located in the north of the city center with approximately 29 km of main sewer lines flowing into it. The Tafilah

WWTP was constructed in 1989 with a design capacity of 1,600 m /day featuring Imhoff tanks, trickling filters, and secondary clarifiers.

Tafilah Existing WWTP

As recommended in the Tafilah Wastewater Feasibility Study, an extended aeration, oxidation ditch type activated sludge treatment facility is recommended. The new plant is designed for a flow rate of 7,500 m /d to provide reliable treatment through 2035 and will be constructed on a site adjacent to and on the west side of the existing WWTP. Construction is based on two phases with the first phase providing a capacity of 5,000 m /d and the second phase increasing the total average daily flow to 7,500 m

/d. The description herein is for both phases with “future work” defining the second phase of construction. The existing WWTP will be decommissioned after the new facility is in operation. The figures below present a process flow diagram of the recommended facility and a preliminary site layout.

Tafelah WWTP Process Flow Diagram

C.2.5 WWTP Components

The new facilities will be provided through two separate construction contracts. Each of the new plants will have the following main components:

Headworks with wadi overflow structure and flow metering, screens, and grit and grease removal

Primary clarifiers with primary sludge and scum pumping (Jerash only)

Oxidation ditch activated sludge process and secondary clarification

WAS/RAS conveyance systems

Disinfection

Sludge thickening

Sludge stabilisation by aerobic digestion (Jerash only)

Sludge dewatering by centrifuges

Sludge drying beds

Odor control

Yard piping

Site work including all utilities

Power supply and distribution system

Administration, maintenance, dewatering, sludge pumping, and chlorination buildings

Instrument and control systems

In addition, the Tafilah package will include an access road of approximately

600 meters in length and a replacement of the existing 300 mm East Interceptor with approx. 840 linear meters of 500 mm pipe and 1400 linear meters of 400 mm pipe. The figure shows the proposed layouts for the access road and the east interceptor.

C.2.5.1 Objectives

The main objective of this activity is to provide construction management services throughout construction of the

Jerash and Tafilah Wastewater Treatment Plants as well as Amman Water System Improvement (when requested by USAID); the Contractor must specifically ensure the followings:

1. Compliance with the construction contract specifications and conditions;

2. Proper closeout of the construction phase; and

3. Proper handover of the facility to the Government of Jordan for secure operation.

The contractor must be responsible for executing all the duties of the Engineer as stipulated in the conditions of the construction contracts, and as authorized by the owner of the facilities, the Water

Authority of Jordan. The Contractor performing the duties described under this Contract will be hereinafter referred to as Construction Management Contract (CMC).

C2.5.2 Detailed Description of Tasks

The contractor must perform the following tasks at a minimum:

A. General

1. With WAJ being the Employer, the construction management contractor must function as the

Employer’s representative during construction and acceptance.

2. Provide field staff with sufficient number and qualifications to oversee the construction works and to assist the Employer in providing construction supervision during the construction period.

3. Provide home office support capable of providing guidance and advice to the field staff for special technical issues.

4. Take the responsibility of the Engineer in accordance with the FIDIC conditions of construction contract and the authorization letter provided by the Employer.

B. Reviews and Monitoring

1. Review construction contractors work plans, budgets and schedules including quality control plan, provide comments and approvals as appropriate. Verify construction quality through a quality assurance plan. Monitor the construction contractor’s progress and performance and advise the

Employer of any delays. Recommend to the Employer (WAJ) possible measures to remedy problems that arise.

2. Review the Contractor’s submittals of materials and shop drawings and provide comments or approvals as appropriate in accordance to the contract requirements.

3. Review construction contractor’s subcontracting plans and provide recommendation to WAJ and

USAID.

4. Monitor specialized firms selected by the construction contractor for special investigations including but not limited to soil surveys, foundation investigations etc.

5. Conduct and chair progress meetings (minimum monthly) that includes the contractor representatives, the Employer and USAID. Subcontractors may be invited as needed.

C. Construction Supervision

1. Provide services during the construction of the work to ensure that the work is executed in accordance with the contract between the Employer and the construction contractor and that the specifications and conditions are met. Witness all construction works and tests performed by the contractor and his subcontractors, review and approve construction field and laboratory test results.

2. Provide all necessary instructions to the contractor in accordance to the construction contract conditions and specifications, providing that the Engineer shall not, without prior approval of the

Employer, give any instructions which, in the opinion of the Engineer, are likely to increase the contract costs or change the conditions of contract. If it is not practical for the Engineer to obtain such approval where, in his opinion, lives, property or the works are in danger, or further delay would result in additional costs, she/he must inform the Employer of his action as soon as possible. The

Employers’ instructions to the contractors must be through the Engineer.

3. Advise the Employer as to the need for inspection during manufacturing of equipment and prior to shipment of the various materials to be supplied in accordance with the construction contract and must, if so required by the Employer (WAJ), obtain tenders for such inspection from qualified agents and make such recommendations thereon as appropriate.

D. Certification, Reporting and Compliance

1. Certify the construction contractor’s requests for tax exemption and ensure that exempted items are used in the project.

2. Ensure that the construction contractor implements the mitigation measures cited in the

Environmental assessment (EA) Report or in the recommendation of the Initial Environmental

Examination (IEE), as appropriate, and include this in the quarterly reports as well as the final project report. USAID will provide the contractor with copies of such documents after award of the contract.

3. Conduct or be present at Inspections and Acceptance Operation & Testing and Warranty Initiation.

4. Verify warranties of all equipment and system guarantees. Evaluate operation for conformance with warranties and guarantees.

5. Submit quarterly, annual, and final site reports as required by section F of this document.

6. Write Technical Memoranda to USAID to support/clarify issues raised during this task. Prepare quarterly accruals and submit to USAID for the Construction Contract and the Construction

Management Contract.

7. Make recommendations for the acceptance or rejection of any part or parts of the completed Works.

E. Measurements, Payments and Modifications

1. Conduct proper estimates of quantity of works completed and certify interim and final payments in accordance to the construction contract documents. Review / approve construction contractor payment vouchers prior to submitting to WAJ for approval. The CMC must certify that the completed

Works have been carried out in accordance with the requirements of the construction contract or indicate any of the Works that has not been carried out.

2. Promptly examine and prepare recommendations on Contractor’s claims for extensions of time, additional payments for new or extra work. Negotiate new rates for new items not in the contract and give recommendation to WAJ and USAID for their approval before instructing the Construction

Contractor to perform such additional works.

3. Examine and understand WAJ and USAID systems for committing additional funds and issuing variation order. Assist WAJ in preparing required documentation for such work.

F. Start- up and Commissioning

1. Review Contractor’s start-up procedure. Review and approve contractor’s start-up plan and witness and certify the start-up of the facility. Review and approve contractor’s operating plan.

2. Conduct final inspection on completed construction work. Recommend to WAJ on taking over the project and participate with taking over committee. Issue substantial completion certificate.

3. Carrying out the necessary inspections, shortly before the end of the construction period.

Determining the remaining Works to be completed and, when these are satisfactorily completed, issuing Certificates of Substantial or Final Completion for the Employer.

4. Upon completion of the Works construction contractor must prepare “as-built” drawings as well as other documentation required in the contract, and CMC is to review, certify and deliver to the

Employer final "as built" drawings, records, and instructions regarding the Works.

C.2.5.3 Deliverables (for each construction contract)

As stated in Section F of this document.

C2.5.4 Staffing

See C.3.5 below.

C.2.5.5 Related Studies and Reports

The documents listed below will assist the Offerors in their proposal preparation in response to this solicitation and will be made available in an accessible location at Water Authority of Jordan offices effective May 22, 2014 for the Offeror’s review:

1. Amman water System improvement Phase II Tender Documents.

2. Jerash Wastewater Treatment Plant Tender Documents.

3. Tafilah Wastewater Treatment Plant Basis of Design Report (Tender document is not available at this time).

Other documents such as Design Reports, Feasibility Study Reports and Environmental Assessment

Reports will be made available to the successful Offeror after award of the contract.

C. 3 - Feasibility Studies, Designs, Tendering Support, and Construction Management Services

C.3.1 Description

The undefined tasks that cover required A & E services in the water/wastewater and environmental sectors in Jordan that may be required during the Contract implementation period and requested by

USAID shall include but not limited to:

- Carry out assessments of water/wastewater systems

- Conduct hydraulic analysis

- Prepare feasibility studies

- Carry out preliminary and detailed designs

- Prepare environmental assessment reports

- Prepare Tender Documents

- Provide pre-contract services and tendering support

- Provide construction management services

C.3.2 Objectives

This task is designed to provide A & E services required in the water sector but has not yet been specifically identified. Each is designed to achieve specific objectives under the USAID development objective IR3 “Accountable, sustainable management of water resources increased”. The aim of this task is to provide a long term pool of specialist to draw from as needed in order to achieve the project objectives.

C.3.3 Scope

Upon identification of specific required tasks, a request will be submitted to the Contractor on a case by case basis with a detailed a scope of work. Typical scope of work requires the Contractor to:

Collect and review all relevant available physical, economic and social data for the identified project area including: population, population growth, socio economic structure, water resources and supply, topographic conditions, hydrological conditions, geology of the area, maps, and any other data that is needed to conduct the study and to achieve the project objectives.

Collect and review previous available reports, studies, previous designs and as built drawings, data and documents pertaining to the project area. Carry out additional tests deemed necessary to perform the work.

Evaluate and prepare GIS maps and drawings as needed.

Evaluate water resources and address related issues.

Prepare water/ wastewater master plans for the identified study area. Identify immediate-, short-, medium- and long- term needs throughout the specified design horizon.

Assess and evaluate the existing water and wastewater facilities. Recommend improvements/alternatives as needed.

Provide assistance in operation and maintenance in accordance to best practices

Prepare feasibility studies for water/wastewater projects.

Perform a short or comprehensive environmental assessment as deemed necessary including preparation of scoping statement and scoping sessions.

Prepare technical memorandums, presentations and workshops to present findings and discuss issues related to an identified task.

Provide Assistance in land acquisition as needed.

Prepare invitations, advertisements and pre-qualification questionnaires.

Assist in responding to questions from bidders, and participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings and evaluation of qualification applications and bids. Prepare a report on the evaluation process and results with recommendations.

Prepare the required number of final documents for contract signing. Arrange for inauguration and signing ceremony of construction contracts.

Provide construction supervision services as required.

C.3.4 Deliverables

Specific deliverables for each identified task shall be provided to the contractor.

C.4 Staffing

The Contractor must propose complete staffing reflecting the understanding of the Statement of Work including adequate technical specialists with a range of skills to cover all technical areas needed to achieve the results under this program. The contractor shall provide extensive long-term and short-term technical assistance. At a minimum, the following technical staff will be required:

Key Personnel

1. Project Manager (Chief of Party): Must have a minimum of bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the water and wastewater fields out of which a minimum of 5 years at a level of project manager for large projects with multiple tasks, have experience in the field of construction management including wastewater treatment plants, studies and designs of water and wastewater projects, proven records of management and leadership skills with communication, presentation and coordination capabilities.

2. Resident Engineers – One (1) each for Jerash WWTP, for Tafilah WWTP, and for Amman

Improvement Phase II, with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 15 years general experience of which 10 years are in supervising construction projects of the same nature (i.e

WWTPs for the two WWTP positions, and water supply projects for the Amman Improvement

Project).

Other Personnel Required for each Construction Site (Jerash, Tafilah WWTPs & for Amman

Improvement Phase II)

1. Site Engineer: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8 years general experience of which

5 years are in supervising the construction of similar projects.

2. Lab Technician: Diploma (2 years study after high school) and a minimum of 10 years general experience of which 5 years are in supervising construction projects.

3. Civil Inspector: Diploma (2 years study after high school) and a minimum of 10 years general experience of which 5 years are in supervising the construction of similar projects.

4. Electrical Engineer: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years general experience of which 5 years are in supervising the construction of similar projects.

5. Mechanical Engineer: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years general experience of which 5 years are in supervising the construction of similar projects.

6. Survey Team: Consisting of a surveyor and chainmen. The surveyor must have a Diploma (at least two years study after high school) and a minimum of 10 years general experience of which 5 years are in supervising the construction projects.

Additional Personnel

1. Staff required for Amman Improvement Phase II, as determined by the Offeror.

2. Home office support to cover additional technical expertise that may be required such as

Process Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Contract and Specification Specialists and others technical expertise deemed necessary to support the Offeror’s proposed technical approach.

3. Different levels of Engineers for the undefined design tasks including Senior Level, Mid- Level and Junior Level.

4. Other technical expertise deemed necessary to achieve the project goals.

END OF SECTION C

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 Marking (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the COR technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the

Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 Branding Policy and Strategy

The Contractor must comply with the requirements of the policy directives and required procedures outlined in USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 320.3.2 “Branding and Marking in USAID Direct

Contracting” at http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf; and USAID "Graphic Standards Manual" available at www.usaid.gov/branding, or any successor branding policy.

[END OF SECTION D]

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Notice Listing Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation

Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.246-5 INSPECTION SERVICES--COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

E.2 Inspection And Acceptance

USAID inspection and acceptance of all services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs under this proposed contract must take place at:

Water Resources and Environment (WRE) Office

P.O. Box 354

Amman 11118 Jordan or at any other location where the services are performed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The COR listed in Section G has been delegated the authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or outputs.

Consistent with FAR 52.246-5, the Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, and perform all inspections and tests required to ensure its services conform to contract quality requirements.