Cavan Sewerage Scheme/Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Cavan County Council

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the Cavan Sewerage Scheme – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. It is required to expand the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) from a capacity of 20 565 population equivalent (PE) to a capacity of 30 000 PE. The Contract will be “Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering Works ” and shall include operation and maintenance of the existing wastewater treatment plant during construction and shall include a one year extended process proving period where the Contractor shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the expanded plant.
The works may involve the execution of additional and repetition of similar works and services.
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=384392.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-04-05. The procurement was published on 2012-02-21.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2012-02-21 Contract notice
Contract notice (2012-02-21)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: sewage-treatment plant construction work
Quantity or scope:
It is required to upgrade and expand the existing Cavan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) from a design BOD loading of 1 111 kg/day. to 1 800 kg/day. The wastewater treatment plant expansion is required to accommodate the predicted future increases in waste water flows up to a population equivalent of 30 000 from an expanding domestic, commercial and industrial population. The proposed WwTP expansion will provide secondary and tertiary treatment with nutrient removal. The contract involves the design, supply, construction, testing and commissioning of an expanded 30 000 p.e. Wastewater Treatment Plant in Keadue Lane, Cavan Town, Co.Cavan.Cavan Town is the principal town in County Cavan situated in the centre of the county. County Cavan is part of the Border Region which also includes counties Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Louth and Sligo. The National Development Plan's long term strategic aim for the border region is to resume its social and economic development through structural adjustment while protecting and improving the environment.The existing WwTP located in Keadue Lane, Cavan Town, receives domestic, commercial and industrial effluent and currently has a total treatment capacity of 20 565 p.e. (carbonaceous BOD removal only). The WwTP is located to the north west of the town and the final effluent is discharged via an outfall to the Cavan River.The works involved in the contract are summarised as follows:— preparation of preliminary design and construction documents, carrying out detailed design, preparation of final construction documents,— development of a green field site adjacent to existing treatment plant location on opposite side of the River Cavan,— supply and installation of materials and plant,— construction of an expanded 30 000 p.e. wastewater treatment plant,— construction of a new access road to the wastewater treatment plant with bridge across the cavan river to link the new and existing sites,— commissioning of wastewater treatment plant and ancillary works,— provision of a detailed operation and maintenance manual for the wastewater treatment plant,— carrying out performance validation and performance tests at the wastewater treatment plant,— operation of the existing wastewater treatment plant during the design-build of the works,— carrying out an extended process proving period of one year where the overall expanded works are operated and maintained by the contractor.The works may involve the execution of additional and repetition of similar works and services.
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Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Works
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Sewage-treatment plant construction work 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Restricted procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Regional or local authority
Awarding authority name: Cavan County Council
Postal address: Old Library Building, Farnham Street, Co Cavan
Postal town: Cavan
Contact
Internet address: http://www.cavancoco.ie 🌏
E-mail: tcostello@cavancoco.ie 📧
Phone: +353 494378300 📞
Fax: +353 494332299 📠

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2012-02-21 📅
Submission deadline: 2012-04-05 📅
Publication date: 2012-02-23 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2012/S 37-059642
OJ-S issue: 37
Additional information
— The suitability Assessment submissions should be delivered by registered post, recorded delivery service or by hand so as to arrive not later than the date and time given in the Contract Notice. Applicants for suitability must return one hard copy and one electronic (CD) copy of the completed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and Appendices, in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with: "Tender". “Suitability assessment application for: Cavan Sewerage Scheme Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade". To the following address: Mr.Eoin Doyle, Director of Services. Cavan County Council, Water Services Section, Old Library Building, Farnham Street, Cavan. — Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of information submitted, — Tenderers are advised that Cavan County Council is subject to the requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. If a Tenderer considers that any of the information supplied with his Submission is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such a case, the relevant material will, in response to a request under the Act, be examined in light of the exemptions provided in the Act. It will be a condition of the award of the contract that the successful Tenderer will be required to produce Tax Clearance Certification or a C2 Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners where appropriate (in the case of a non-resident tenderer a statement of suitability on tax grounds from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland will be required), evidence of membership of a Pension and Sick Pay Scheme and any other relevant documentation as referred to in the tender documents. Collateral warranties will be required where subcontractors are proposed for major elements of the works, i.e process design, mechanical works, mechanical design, electrical design, electrical works, civil design, civil works. (ET Ref:384392).
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the Cavan Sewerage Scheme – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. It is required to expand the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) from a capacity of 20 565 population equivalent (PE) to a capacity of 30 000 PE. The Contract will be “Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering Works ” and shall include operation and maintenance of the existing wastewater treatment plant during construction and shall include a one year extended process proving period where the Contractor shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the expanded plant.
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The works may involve the execution of additional and repetition of similar works and services.
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=384392.
Quantity or scope:
It is required to upgrade and expand the existing Cavan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) from a design BOD loading of 1 111 kg/day. to 1 800 kg/day. The wastewater treatment plant expansion is required to accommodate the predicted future increases in waste water flows up to a population equivalent of 30 000 from an expanding domestic, commercial and industrial population. The proposed WwTP expansion will provide secondary and tertiary treatment with nutrient removal. The contract involves the design, supply, construction, testing and commissioning of an expanded 30 000 p.e. Wastewater Treatment Plant in Keadue Lane, Cavan Town, Co.Cavan.
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Cavan Town is the principal town in County Cavan situated in the centre of the county. County Cavan is part of the Border Region which also includes counties Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Louth and Sligo. The National Development Plan's long term strategic aim for the border region is to resume its social and economic development through structural adjustment while protecting and improving the environment.
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The existing WwTP located in Keadue Lane, Cavan Town, receives domestic, commercial and industrial effluent and currently has a total treatment capacity of 20 565 p.e. (carbonaceous BOD removal only). The WwTP is located to the north west of the town and the final effluent is discharged via an outfall to the Cavan River.
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The works involved in the contract are summarised as follows:
— preparation of preliminary design and construction documents, carrying out detailed design, preparation of final construction documents,
— development of a green field site adjacent to existing treatment plant location on opposite side of the River Cavan,
— supply and installation of materials and plant,
— construction of an expanded 30 000 p.e. wastewater treatment plant,
— construction of a new access road to the wastewater treatment plant with bridge across the cavan river to link the new and existing sites,
— commissioning of wastewater treatment plant and ancillary works,
— provision of a detailed operation and maintenance manual for the wastewater treatment plant,
— carrying out performance validation and performance tests at the wastewater treatment plant,
— operation of the existing wastewater treatment plant during the design-build of the works,
— carrying out an extended process proving period of one year where the overall expanded works are operated and maintained by the contractor.
The works may involve the execution of additional and repetition of similar works and services.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Keadue Lane, Cavan, Co Cavan, Ireland.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
Full details of information required will be set out in a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and associated documents which will be issued to applicants.
Economic and financial standing:
Initially the Applicant shall provide the Declaration included at Appendix D of the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire Forms. Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required.
(if applicable).
Full details of information required and minimum requirements will be set out in a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and associated documents which will be issued to applicants.
Minimum level(s) of standards:
That the applicant has realised a minimum average turnover of 3 000 000 EUR per year over the last three years in Water Services Projects.
Technical and professional ability:
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required.
(if applicable).
Full details of information required and minimum requirements will be set out in a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and associated documents which will be issued to applicants.
Minimum level(s) of standards:
1) Suitably qualified and experienced management staff as further detailed in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire. Applicant's must demonstrate that at least two members of management staff has a minimum of 10 years management experience in the management of the major civil engineering works including the design and construction of wastewater treatment plants.
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2) Suitably qualified and experienced personnel in Works and Operation and Maintenance Experience as further detailed in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire. Applicant's must demonstrate that at least two members of the applicant's staff has a minimum of 8 years experience in the design and construction of wastewater treatment plants and has a degree qualification in engineering or an equivalent (Level 8) qualification. In addition at least two members of the applicant's staff has a minimum of 5 years experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants
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3) Proven experience in the design and construction of a minimum of ONE municipal wastewater treatment plant of = 20 000 PE (including process design, civil works and mechanical and electrical works, testing and commissioning) and at least FOUR other WWTPs > 5 000 PE at least one of which shall be an upgrade of an existing wastewater treatment works.:
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4) Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of a minimum of ONE municipal wastewater treatment plant of = 20 000 PE
5) The minimum manpower requirement shall be 20 as an average over the last three years.
6) Declarations as provided with the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and associated documents must be completed.
7) The resources, experience and competence to carry out the duties set out in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 (SI No. 504 of 2006) relating to Contractor, Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), Designer and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) must be demonstrated by completion of the supplements and other documents included with the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.
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Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required: Requirement will be set out at the Tender Invitation Stage.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Payment details and Conditions of Contract will be made available in the Tender Documents.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Prior to award, any grouping of contractors should form a single legal entity or a consortium with joint and several liability.
Other particular conditions: As detailed in the Tender Documents.

Procedure
Minimum number of candidates: 5
Maximum number of candidates: 7
Objective criteria for selection: See tender documents.
Date of dispatch of invitations: 2012-07-05 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Water Services Section
Mr Eoin Doyle
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.etenders.gov.ie/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA01446 🌏
Name: Nicholas O'Dwyer Consulting Engineers
Postal address: Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 14
Contact point: Mr Colm Noonan
Phone: +353 12969000 📞
E-mail: cnoonan@nodwyer.com 📧
Fax: +353 12969001 📠
URL for further information: http://www.cavancoco.ie 🌏
URL for documents: http://www.nod.ie 🌏
Name: Cavan County Council
URL for participation: http://www.cavancoco.ie 🌏
E-mail: info@engineersireland.ie 📧

Reference
Additional information
— The suitability Assessment submissions should be delivered by registered post, recorded delivery service or by hand so as to arrive not later than the date and time given in the Contract Notice. Applicants for suitability must return one hard copy and one electronic (CD) copy of the completed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire and Appendices, in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with:
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"Tender".
“Suitability assessment application for: Cavan Sewerage Scheme Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade".
To the following address:
Mr.Eoin Doyle, Director of Services.
Cavan County Council,
Water Services Section,
Old Library Building,
Farnham Street,
Cavan.
— Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of information submitted,
— Tenderers are advised that Cavan County Council is subject to the requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. If a Tenderer considers that any of the information supplied with his Submission is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such a case, the relevant material will, in response to a request under the Act, be examined in light of the exemptions provided in the Act.
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It will be a condition of the award of the contract that the successful Tenderer will be required to produce Tax Clearance Certification or a C2 Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners where appropriate (in the case of a non-resident tenderer a statement of suitability on tax grounds from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland will be required), evidence of membership of a Pension and Sick Pay Scheme and any other relevant documentation as referred to in the tender documents.
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Collateral warranties will be required where subcontractors are proposed for major elements of the works, i.e process design, mechanical works, mechanical design, electrical design, electrical works, civil design, civil works.
(ET Ref:384392).

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The Chief Registrar, High Courts
Postal address: High Courts, Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 188864714 📞
Internet address: www.courts.ie 🌏
Name: Engineers Ireland
Internet address: www.engineersireland.ie 🌏
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Postal address: 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge
Postal code: 4
Phone: +353 16651300 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2012/S 037-059642 (2012-02-21)
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