Watermain Rehabilitation of North Low North & East District Meter Zones-Consultant Contract

Cork City Council

The watermain network in Cork City is divided into 47 discrete District Meter Zones (DMZs). Cork City Council now wishes to rehabilitate the North Low North(NLN) and North Low East(NLE) DMZs. These DMZs have Unaccounted For Water (UFW) levels consistently in excess of 60 % of the volume of water entering each zone.
The lengths of watermain within or passing through the NLN and NLE DMAs are 18,9 km and 15,5 km respectively. It is estimated that approximately 60 % of these mains were laid during or before the 1950s.
The NLN and NLE DMAs serve domestic populations of 6 000 and 2 000 respectively. The maximum watermain diameter within or passing through each DMA is 600 mm.
The proposed rehabilitation works will be carried out in accordance with Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG) Circular L6/07, with a key objective of reducing UFW levels in the North Low North and North Low East DMZs to 25-30 %.
Cork City Council now invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified engineering consultants with experience in water supply for appointment as Consulting Engineer for the Cork City Watermain Rehabilitation Scheme – Phase 1 – North Low North and North Low East District Meter Zones.
The appointment shall be for the following Stages of the project:
i. Preliminary;
ii. Detailed Design;
iii. Works Tender Action, Evaluation, Award;
iv. Construction;
v. Handover of Works.
The appointed consultant will also be required to act as Project Supervisor Design Process under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (Construction) Regulations 2006.
While the appointment is for all services outlined in Stages (i) to (v) above, initially the Consultant will be appointed for Stage (i) only.Cork City Council may decide to terminate the services of the Consultant at the end of or during any of the above stages, subject to the provisions of the Department of Finance “Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical)”, latest version.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=213752.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2011-05-09. The procurement was published on 2011-03-31.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Who?

• Cork City Council

What?

Where?

• Éire/Ireland

Procurement history

Date	Document
2011-03-31	Contract notice
2012-11-02	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2011-03-31)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: consultative engineering and construction services
Quantity or scope:

The full scope of services required will be outlined in the tender documents at tender stage. The following non exhaustive list outlines the main services that may be required for the various stages:Stage (i) – Preliminary.Review available mains data in light of Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG) Circular L6/07 and identify the scope of watermain rehabilitation works required.Prepare water audits.Carry out a topographical survey.Undertake hydraulic modelling of elements of the existing watermain network to identify deficiencies and to optimise the design of the proposed works.Liaise with all Public Utilities Companies and Statutory bodies and stakeholders.Identify the scope of dilapidation surveys required.Prepare a report on the Natural Heritage (including sites, habitats and species) and Archaeological Heritage impacts of the scheme in light of DOEHLG Circular L8/08, NPW1/10 & PSSP 2/10. The report shall be written by ecologists and archaeologists, with related degrees and with a minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in the Natural Heritage and Archaeological Heritage fields.Prepare tender documents for a ground investigation/pipe sampling contract.Administer and supervise ground investigation/pipe sampling contract.Prepare cost estimates.Carry out a value engineering exercise of the proposed works.Identify any statutory procedures required.Prepare water pricing policy report in accordance with DOEHLG water pricing policy.Stage (ii) – Detailed Design and Contract Documents.Carry out detailed design of the proposed rehabilitation works.Prepare contract documents including drawings including plans, cross-sections and elevations.Advise on the appropriate Conditions of Contract, Forms of Tender and Invitation to Tender.Prepare bills of quantities/payment schedules.Assist in obtaining all statutory consents and permissions.Stage (iii) – Works tender action, evaluation and award.Prepare tender documents.Assist the City Council in advertising the tender in accordance with current procurement rules of both the E.U. and Cork City Council.Prepare cost estimates.Evaluate tenders.Prepare report on tenders.Recommend to Cork City Council, the offer considered the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.Advise on the appointment of a contractor.Stage (iv) - Construction Stage.Provide resident engineering staff to supervise construction.Certify payments.Administer the works contract.Prepare monthly progress reports and project quarterly financial returns.Prepare record drawings.Stage (v) – Handover.Prepare final report and final account report.Update hydraulic model to confirm the operation of the upgraded works.The following services apply to all stages:Undertake the duties of Project Supervisor Design Process as per the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 504 of 2006).Liaise with the Director of Services, Environment Directorate and his representatives on all aspects of the Scheme.Consult with all interested parties and stakeholders.Prepare cost estimates at regular intervals.While the appointment is for all services outlined in Stages (i) to (v) above, initially the Consultant will be appointed for Stage (i) only. Cork City Council may decide to terminate the services of the Consultant at the end of or during any of the above stages, subject to the provisions of the Department of Finance “Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical)”, latest version.

Quantity or scope

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Consultative engineering and construction services 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Restricted procedure
Type of bid: Not specified
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Utilities entity
Postal address: City Hall, Anglesea Street
Postal town: Cork
Contact
Internet address: http://www.corkcity.ie 🌏
E-mail: waterservices@corkcity.ie 📧
Phone: +353 214924679 📞
Fax: +353 214924006 📠

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2011-03-31 📅
Submission deadline: 2011-05-09 📅
Publication date: 2011-04-05 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2011/S 66-107588
OJ-S issue: 66
Additional information

Applicants shall submit 5 bound copies of their completed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire, including the original. Completed Suitability Assessment Questionnaires should be submitted in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked: 'Expression of Interest for appointment of consultants for the Rehabilitation of North Low North & East District Meter Zones'. The time limit for receipt of completed Suitability Assessment Questionnaires and the address they must be sent to are outlined in this contract notice. Freedom of Information: Cork City Council undertakes to use it best endeavours to hold confidential any information provided by you in this competition subject to the Council’s obligations under Law including the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. Should you wish that any of the information supplied by you should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity, you should, when providing the information, identify same and specify reasons for its sensitivity. Cork City Council will consult with you about this sensitive information before making any decision on any Freedom of Information request received. In the event that the City Council decides to release particular information relating to you, you will have the option of appealing this decision to the Information Commissioner. Please note that in the event that no information is identified by you as sensitive, with supporting reasons, then it is likely to be released in response to a request under the Freedom of Information Act. (ET Ref:213752).

Object
Scope of the procurement
Service category: 12
Notice involves: Public_contract
Short description:

The lengths of watermain within or passing through the NLN and NLE DMAs are 18,9 km and 15,5 km respectively. It is estimated that approximately 60 % of these mains were laid during or before the 1950s.

The NLN and NLE DMAs serve domestic populations of 6 000 and 2 000 respectively. The maximum watermain diameter within or passing through each DMA is 600 mm.

The proposed rehabilitation works will be carried out in accordance with Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG) Circular L6/07, with a key objective of reducing UFW levels in the North Low North and North Low East DMZs to 25-30 %.

Cork City Council now invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified engineering consultants with experience in water supply for appointment as Consulting Engineer for the Cork City Watermain Rehabilitation Scheme – Phase 1 – North Low North and North Low East District Meter Zones.

The appointment shall be for the following Stages of the project:

i. Preliminary;

ii. Detailed Design;

iii. Works Tender Action, Evaluation, Award;

iv. Construction;

v. Handover of Works.

The appointed consultant will also be required to act as Project Supervisor Design Process under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (Construction) Regulations 2006.

While the appointment is for all services outlined in Stages (i) to (v) above, initially the Consultant will be appointed for Stage (i) only.Cork City Council may decide to terminate the services of the Consultant at the end of or during any of the above stages, subject to the provisions of the Department of Finance “Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical)”, latest version.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=213752.

Quantity or scope:

The full scope of services required will be outlined in the tender documents at tender stage. The following non exhaustive list outlines the main services that may be required for the various stages:

Stage (i) – Preliminary.

Review available mains data in light of Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DOEHLG) Circular L6/07 and identify the scope of watermain rehabilitation works required.

Prepare water audits.

Carry out a topographical survey.

Undertake hydraulic modelling of elements of the existing watermain network to identify deficiencies and to optimise the design of the proposed works.

Liaise with all Public Utilities Companies and Statutory bodies and stakeholders.

Identify the scope of dilapidation surveys required.

Prepare a report on the Natural Heritage (including sites, habitats and species) and Archaeological Heritage impacts of the scheme in light of DOEHLG Circular L8/08, NPW1/10 & PSSP 2/10. The report shall be written by ecologists and archaeologists, with related degrees and with a minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in the Natural Heritage and Archaeological Heritage fields.

Prepare tender documents for a ground investigation/pipe sampling contract.

Administer and supervise ground investigation/pipe sampling contract.

Prepare cost estimates.

Carry out a value engineering exercise of the proposed works.

Identify any statutory procedures required.

Prepare water pricing policy report in accordance with DOEHLG water pricing policy.

Stage (ii) – Detailed Design and Contract Documents.

Carry out detailed design of the proposed rehabilitation works.

Prepare contract documents including drawings including plans, cross-sections and elevations.

Advise on the appropriate Conditions of Contract, Forms of Tender and Invitation to Tender.

Prepare bills of quantities/payment schedules.

Assist in obtaining all statutory consents and permissions.

Stage (iii) – Works tender action, evaluation and award.

Prepare tender documents.

Assist the City Council in advertising the tender in accordance with current procurement rules of both the E.U. and Cork City Council.

Evaluate tenders.

Prepare report on tenders.

Recommend to Cork City Council, the offer considered the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

Advise on the appointment of a contractor.

Stage (iv) - Construction Stage.

Provide resident engineering staff to supervise construction.

Certify payments.

Administer the works contract.

Prepare monthly progress reports and project quarterly financial returns.

Prepare record drawings.

Stage (v) – Handover.

Prepare final report and final account report.

Update hydraulic model to confirm the operation of the upgraded works.

The following services apply to all stages:

Undertake the duties of Project Supervisor Design Process as per the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 504 of 2006).

Liaise with the Director of Services, Environment Directorate and his representatives on all aspects of the Scheme.

Consult with all interested parties and stakeholders.

Prepare cost estimates at regular intervals.

While the appointment is for all services outlined in Stages (i) to (v) above, initially the Consultant will be appointed for Stage (i) only. Cork City Council may decide to terminate the services of the Consultant at the end of or during any of the above stages, subject to the provisions of the Department of Finance “Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical)”, latest version.

Duration: 60 months
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Cork.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:

Required details of the personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolement on professional or trade registers, are outlined in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.

Economic and financial standing:

Details of economic and financial requirements are outlined in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.

Technical and professional ability:

Details of the technical capacity of candidates are outlined in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.

Contract execution
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:

Any consortium that is awarded the contract must form a legal entity before entering into the contract and must ensure that each member is jointly and severally liable.

Names and professional qualifications of the staff ✅

Procedure
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Irish.

Contracting authority
Identity
Awarding authority name: Cork City Council
Main activity: Water
Contact
Contact point: Environment
Mr. Michael Sheehan
Internet address: www.corkcity.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.etenders.gov.ie/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA15661 🌏
Name: Cork City Council
URL for further information: www.corkcity.ie 🌏
URL for documents: www.corkcity.ie 🌏
Postal address: Cork City Council, Reception Desk, City Hall
Contact point: City Manager
URL for participation: www.corkcity.ie 🌏

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court
Postal address: High Court Central Office, Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie/ 🌏
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2011/S 066-107588 (2011-03-31)

Contract award notice (2012-11-02)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Total value of the procurement: 1 222 219,88 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-11-02 📅
Publication date: 2012-11-06 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 213-351868
Refers to notice: 2011/S 66-107588
OJ-S issue: 213
Additional information
(ET Ref:528852).

Contracting authority
Contact
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Source: OJS 2012/S 213-351868 (2012-11-02)

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