Framework Agreement for Engineering Consultant Services for the Environment and Engineering Department - Department of Finance Standard Conditions of Engagement Stage (i) to (v)

Quantity or scope

The aim of Dublin City Council is to progress water treatment projects on the Water Services Investment Programme (2010-2013) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2012 Remedial Action List (RAL) to improve both treated water quality and security of supply for the Dublin Region Water Supply Area.These projects include (but are not limited to):1. Appraisal studies for existing water treatment facilities;2. Pilot studies for water treatment processes;3. Design of interim water quality projects, including ultraviolet (UV) treatment;4. Design of water treatment plant upgrades;5. Design of water treatment process;6. Feasibility Studies and Environment Impact Assessments for water related projects;7. Design of trunk water mains, greater than 500mm in diameterIn order to achieve this aim, DCC proposes to establish a Framework of su.itably experienced Engineering Consultants to deliver a number of works packages for project stages (i) to (v).5 000 00015 000 000

Additional information

1) Submissions shall be returned to the Address in Annex A.III of the Notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) by the time and date in Section IV.3.4 of the Notice.

2) The latest date for receipt of queries or further information requests is as stated in the Introduction to Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.

3) Applicants are reminded that failure to provide the requested information, or the provision of incomplete, false or misleading information will result in their exclusion from the procurement process.

4) Applicants are advised to retain a full and accurate copy of their submission.

5) Applicants for pre-qualification must return four (4) hard copies and one (1) soft copy on CD, of their Prequalification Submission which shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Framework Agreement for Engineering Consultant Services for the Environment and Engineering Department - Government Standard Conditions of Engagement Stages (i) to (v)".

6) The Contracting Authority will shortlist between 3 and 10 suitable Engineering Consultants for progression to the next stage, subject to the number and quality of compliant tenders received.

7) Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Acts 1997 and 2003. If an Applicant considers that any information supplied by it in response to this competition / notice is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such cases the relevant material will, in response to the FOI request, be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.

8) It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer for each work package and all sub-contractors (if applicable) possess a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (as substituted or amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.

9) Applicants must register their interest in this competition on the etenders web site in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.

10) Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses, if issued, will only be circulated to those candidates who have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie).

11) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.

12) Please note that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie). Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

13) The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Environment & Engineering Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.

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

If the successful Tenderer is a joint venture, consortium, or other unincorporated grouping of two or more person (human, corporate or unincorporated), those person shall be jointly and severally liable to the Contracting Authority for the performance of the Contract.