Water Network Improvement – Bundung

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Reference No.: NAWEC/WD/ICB /003/2024

Project Name: Water Network Improvement – Bundung.

Dear Sir/Madam:

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described in the following documents.  The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received as stated in 9 below.

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company has budgeted funds for the WATER NETWORK IMPROVEMENT Bundung. It is intended that part of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under the contract design and construction of the water main replacement and water distribution system improvement.
  2. The National Water and Electricity Company now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Water Network Improvement.

 

Water Supply

1.1    Bundung – The works within the Bundung area includes:

a. The supply of all labour, plant, tools and materials for the installation of new mains (DN80mm to DN250mm) and tie in of new mains and the associated fittings to include isolating valves, air valves, thrust blocks to existing mains. The extent of works is detailed below.

b. Transferring of existing service connections to new mains.

Item Location Pipe Size (mm) – DN Length (m)
1 Bundung 250 1116
2 Bundung 200 3824
3 Bundung 150 3385
4 Bundung 100 30,523
5 Bundung 80 2188
Total 41,036

3. The required time for the performance of the works is 160 calendar days.

4. The deadline for submission of inquiries and for requests for clarifications is two weeks before the close of Bids. A pre-bid conference will take place at the NAWEC Board Room, 53 Maniyang Highway NAWEC Board room Thursday 9th May 2024 at 10:00 am.

 Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Documents during official hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 12:30pm at the address given below:

Managing Director
National Water and Electricity

53 Mamady Maniyang

P.O. BOX 609
Kanifing Industrial Estate

Email: snyang@nawec.gm ,ksambou@nawec.gm, contractscommittee@nawec.gm

The name(s) and position(s) of the Responsible Person(s) of the Procuring Organisation are:

  Sainabou Nyang- Procurement Manager-snyang@nawec.gm-3443037

 Kainding Sambou- Senior Procurement Manager-ksambou@nawec.gm-9957957

5. A complete set of Bid documents in English language may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $500.00.

6. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding Procedure in accordance with the requirement of the Gambia Public Procurement Act 2022.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address indicated under Section 5 above before 12:00 Hours Banjul Time prompt on Monday 21st May 2024 and must be accompanied by a Bid Security US$59,000.00 (Fifty-Nine thousand United States Dollars only) to be confirmed by a reputable corresponding local bank or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address indicated under Section 5 above at 12:30pm on Monday 21st May 2024.

Job Opportunity – Senior Manager Internal Audit

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Job Opportunity – Senior Manager Internal Audit

Job Description 

Position Senior Manager Internal Audit
Salary Scale B
Role Summary Overall responsibility for Nawec’s internal audit planning, execution and reporting
Reporting Relationships Reports to Group Director Internal Audit
Duties and Responsibilities · Provides a fully professional audit service for all of NAWEC including EBU, WSBU, all Shared Services Directorates and Projects

· Development of the annual risk- based audit plan for approval

· Execute and schedule audit engagements and other tasks per approved 12-month audit plan.

· Personally, carrying out audits as required

· Putting together capable audit Teams who are properly educated and trained to deliver quality audits and supporting them during assignments.

· Monitor the performance of the audit teams  through  their key performance indicators  (KPI) on a  quarterly basis

· Reporting monthly to the GDIA on the implementation status of Internal Audit plans.

· Ensures that internal audit activities comply with IIA   standards and conform to NAWEC policies.

· Ensures that recommendations from Internal and External audits are implemented and that such recommendations are incorporated into audit KPI’s.

· Perform data analytics to identify unusual patterns or trends and investigate remarkable findings

· Develop audit programs to assess internal risks and controls; review and perform tests to ensure comprehensible documentation of audit findings

· Work with management and other members of the auditing team to recommend ways to drive efficiencies and reduce risk in order to made a positive impact on the company’s bottom line.

· Provide support to the GDIA on the management of the Audit Function in line with the NAWEC  Internal Audit Charter.

 
Requirements and Qualifications Qualified financial  accountant (ACCA or ACA or equivalent) and 5 Years post qualification experience with at least 5 years in a senior role in a business with similar scale and scope to NAWEC
 
Competancy  
Analytical & Critical thinking Has capacity to analyse often complex processes and develop sensible conclusions and recommendations
Communication Appreciates the value of good communications and is able to report clearly and logically  verbally and in writing
IT Knowledge Maintains up do date facility with IT especially as it pertains to systems and processes
Business Acumen Is sensitive to the business implications of the role and makes sound business judgements and recommendations
Self-motivation The determination and confidence to see things through to conclusion
Meticulousness Maintains a constant attention to detail
Numeracy Comfortable and confident with mathematics and numbers
Professional Knowledge Stays  up to date with  Risk management and Audit  strategies and developments.
Company knowledge Understands how NAWEC electricity and water operates at all levels

 

Job Opportunity – Network Engineer

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Job Opportunity: Network Engineer

Are you a skilled Network Engineer looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as we continue to expand and enhance our network infrastructure.

Position: Network Engineer

Location: NAWEC HQ

Type: Full-time

Number required: 2.

Closing Date: Friday 5th April 2024

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain our organization’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and security.
  • Perform network troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve issues promptly, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
  • Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures to safeguard against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
  • Monitor network performance and analyse traffic patterns to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in networking and cybersecurity to enhance our network capabilities.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (BSc).
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in network engineering and administration.
  • Strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
  • Proficiency in network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and network management tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Additional certification such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and knowledge of cybersecurity principles will be considered a significant advantage.

Why Join Us:

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for continued education and certifications.
  • Chance to make a meaningful impact on our organization’s network infrastructure and security posture.

 

If you’re a passionate Network Engineer with a drive for excellence and a desire to grow professionally, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your handwritten application, resume and cover letter to:

Managing Director

NAWEC

53 Mamady maniyang Highway, Kanifing

 

Join us as we build and secure the networks of tomorrow.

Job Advertisement – Software Manager

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Job Advertisement: Software Manager

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a knack for leadership and a passion for driving impactful projects? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Software Manager. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel in software engineering, and have a strong command of Python, Java, PHP, SQL, and full-stack web development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

 

Position: Software Manager

Location: NAWEC HQ

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2024

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
  • Drive the technical direction of projects, making strategic decisions to meet business objectives and deadlines.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver exceptional software products.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging them to continuously improve our development processes and products.
  • Efficient software testing techniques.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in software engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Proven experience in software engineering, with a strong background in Python, Java, PHP, SQL and full-stack web development.
  • Previous leadership or management experience, with a track record of successfully leading teams to deliver high-impact projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
  • Passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in software development.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development through training, conferences, and certifications.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented and diverse team.

 

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the world of software development, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your handwritten application, resume and cover letter to:

Managing Director

NAWEC

53 Mamady maniyang Highway, Kanifing

 

Join us in shaping the future of software innovation!

INVITATION TO BID – Construction of Perimeter Fences and Building Rehabilitation

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INVITATION TO BID (TENDER)

 

Date: 15th January 2024                                                                                Reference No.: NAWEC/WD/NCB/004/2024

Project Name: Construction of Perimeter Fences and Building Rehabilitation.

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described in the following documents.  The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received as stated in 9 below.

 

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company has budgeted funds for the Construction of Perimeter Fences and Building Rehabilitation. It is intended that part of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under the Construction of Perimeter Fences and Building Rehabilitation.
  2. The National Water and Electricity Company now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of Perimeter Fences and Building Rehabilitation. The Project shall have the following components:
  • Fencing of Water Supply Facilities and
  • Building renovations

Lot 1:

Item Site Description of works Required
1. Basse BH2
  • Demolition of dwarf fence and construct new as per typical details.
  • Rehabilitation of control room inclusive of painting etc
2. Basse Tank Site
  • Demolition of dwarf fence and construct new as per typical details
3. Mansakonko BH1
  • Demolition of dwarf fence and construct new as per typical details.
  • Rehabilitation of control and Chlorine room – to include lightning, painting etc.
4. Mansakonko BH2
  • Demolition of dwarf fence and construct new as per typical details.
5. Kaur
  • Demolition of dwarf fence and construct new as per typical details.

 

 

Lot 2:

Item Site Description of works Required
1. Brikama Kembujeh
  • Construction of new fence as per typical details.
2. Kotu Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Construction of new fence as per typical details

 

 

  1. The works to be effected shall be performed at various sites in the GBA and Provincial Areas and the required time for the performance of the works is Three (3) months.

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure in accordance with the requirement of the GPPA 2022.

 

  1. The deadline for submission of inquiries and for requests for clarifications is Friday 12th April 2024.
  2. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding document during official working hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 12:30pm at the address given below:

 

Senior Procurement Manager
National Water and Electricity

53 Mamady Maniyang

P.O.BOX 609
Kanifing Industrial Estate

Email: ksambou@nawec.gm , snyang@nawec.gm, contractscommitee@nawec.gm.

 

 

  1. A complete set of Bid documents in English language may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of D5,000.00 (Five Thousand Dalasis only).

 

  1. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the Bid and Contract Documents for the Procurement of Complex Works of the Government of The Gambia.

 

  1. Bids must be delivered to the address indicated under Section 5 above on or before 12:00 Hours Banjul Time prompt on Wednesday 24th April 2024 and must be accompanied by a Bid Security as follows and it shall be valid for 120 days:
Lot 1 D54,000.00 (Fifty-four thousand Dalasis).
Lot 2 D70,000.00 (Seventy thousand Dalasis).
Both Lots D124,000.00 (One hundred and twenty-four thousand Dalasis).

 

 

  1. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address indicated under Section 5 above at 12:30pm on 24th April 2024.

INVITATION TO BID (TENDER) – Water Network Improvement

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INVITATION TO BID (TENDER)

Reference No: NAWEC/WD/NCB/003/2024

Project Name: Water Network Improvement.

Dear Sir/Madam:

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described in the following documents.  The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received as stated in 9 below.

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company has budgeted funds for the WATER NETWORK IMPROVEMENT. It is intended that part of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under the contract design and construction of the water main replacement and water distribution system improvement.
  1. The National Water and Electricity Company now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Water Network Improvement.

 

Water Supply – Lot 1

  • 1.1  C4 to Jambur Mosque Intersection Raw Water Transmission Line Replacement – The works for the C4 Borehole to Jambur Mosque Intersection Transmission Line includes:

a. supply of all labour, plant, tools and materials for the construction of works                                                  for the replacement of approximately 2.4Km of DN 250mm UPVC water                                                        transmission main from C4 Borehole to Jambur Mosque. The new main must be                                          constructed with PE100 OD 280mm HDPE pipe. The pressure rating of the pipe must not                            be less than PN12.5

b. Tie -in the new works into existing.

  • 1.2    Mandinari/ Daranka – The works within the Mandinari/Daranka area includes:

a. The supply of all labour, plant, tools and materials for the installation of new mains                                    (DN150mm, DN100mm and DN80mm) and tie in of new mains and the associated fittings                           to include isolating valves, air valves, thrust blocks to existing mains. The extent of works                             is detailed below.

b. Transferring of existing service connections to new mains.

Item Location Pipe Size (mm) – DN Length (m)
1 Mandinari/Daranka 150 1900
2 Mandinari/Daranka 100 6000
3 Mandinari/Daranka 80 300
Total 8200

Water Supply – Lot 2

2.1 Abuko New Borehole Transmission Main –

  • Design and Installation of transmission Main from New Borehole (Borehole to be drilled by others) and connect to existing distribution network.
  • The supply of all labour, plant, tools and materials for the installation of new distribution mains (DN150mm, DN100mm and DN80mm) and tie in of new mains and the associated fittings to include isolating valves, air valves, thrust blocks to existing mains. The extent of works is detailed below.
  • Transferring of existing service connections to new distribution mains.
Item Location Pipe Size (mm) – Length (m)
1 Abuko OD 225 400
2 Abuko DN 150 2900
3 Abuko DN100 3950
DN80 650
Total 7900

3. The required time for the performance of the works is 160 calendar days.

4. The deadline for submission of inquiries and for requests for clarifications is two weeks before the              close  of Bids. A pre-bid conference will take place at the NAWEC Board Room, 53 Maniyang Highway NAWEC Board room Thursday 4th April 2024 at 10:00am.

 

5.  Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from NAWEC during official hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 12:30pm at the address given below:

Managing Director
National Water and Electricity

53 Mamady Maniyang

P.O. BOX 609
Kanifing Industrial Estate

The name(s) and position(s) of the Responsible Person(s) of the Procuring Organisation are:

Sainabou Nyang- Procurement Manager-snyang@nawec.gm-3443037

Kainding Sambou- Senior Procurement Manager-ksambou@nawec.gm-9957957

6. A complete set of Bid documents in English language may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of D10,000.00.

7. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding Procedure in                      accordance with the requirement of the Gambia Public Procurement Act 2022.

8. Bids must be delivered to the address indicated under Section 5 above before 12:00 Hours Banjul Time prompt on Tuesday 16th April 2024 and must be accompanied by a Bid Security from a reputable bank as follows:

 

 

Lot 1 D778,101.20 (Seven hundred and seventy-eight thousand, One hundred and One Dalais and twenty bututs).
Lot 2 D466,395.00 (Four hundred and sixty-six thousand, three hundred and ninety-five Dalasis).
Both Lots D1,244,496.20 (One Million, two hundred and forty-four thousand, four hundred and ninety-six Dalasis and twenty bututs).

 

9. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address indicated under Section 5 above at 12:30pm on 16th April 2024.

INVITATION TO BID – Procurement and Supply of Diesel Engine Pick-up Vehicles

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INVITATION TO BID

Date: 12th February 2024                                                                    Reference No.: NAWEC/ICB/VEH/012/2023

Project Name: Procurement and Supply of Diesel Engine Pick-up Vehicles

  • NINETEEN (19) UNITS OF DOUBLE CABIN PICK-UPS AND TWO (2) UNITS OF SINGLE CABIN PICK-UPS

Dear Sir/Madam:

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described herein. The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received at the place and at the time stated in paragraph 8 below.

1. NAWEC has budgeted funding for the procurement and Supply of Diesel Engine Vehicles and intends to place a Contract for the supply and delivery of these goods to support the operations of the company.

2. NAWEC now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of the following.

Quantity Vehicle
21 Nineteen (19) Units of 4×4 Diesel Engine Double Cabin Pickups and Two (2) Units of 4×4 Diesel Engine Single Cabin Pick-ups

3. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) Procedure in accordance with requirement of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority Act of 2022.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Document during official hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the address given below:

Office of the Senior Procurement Manager
National Water and Electricity Company Limited
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway
PO BOX 609
Kanifing

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application to the above address and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of USD 300.00. The method of payment is Cash deposit / Bank Transfer. The document will be given in printed format and or via email upon payment and requesting the said document on written application.

6. The deadline for submission of inquiries and requests for clarifications is Ten (10) days before the deadline for bid submission. A pre-bid conference will not take place.

7. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted, and late bids will be rejected.

8. A bid Security shall be required. The amount and currency of the bid security (Bank Guarantee) USD 38,000.00.
9. Bid must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 PM on 14th March 2024.

Office of the Managing Director
National Water and Electricity Company Limited
53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway
PO BOX 609
Kanifing

10. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address above at 12:30 PM on 14th March 2024.
11. Guarantees provided by International Firms shall be confirmed by corresponding Local Banks.
12. Please note that NAWEC is not obliged to accept the lowest bid price.

 

INVITATION TO BID – Procurement and supply of Borehole Materials

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INVITATION TO BID

 Reference No.: NAWEC/WD/ ICB/001/2024

 Project Name: Procurement and supply of Borehole Materials

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

You are hereby invited to be a Bidder in the Tender described herein. The Gambia Public Procurement Act defines a Tender as a type of Bid and anyone submitting a Tender or other Bid is known as a Bidder. Under the Tender process, there will be a public opening of all bids received at the place and at the time stated in paragraph 8 below.

  1. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) has budgeted funding for the Procurement and Supply of Borehole Materials.
  1. The National Water and Electricity Company now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Procurement and Supply of Borehole Materials as follows:

 

LOT 1:

 

No DESCRIPTION QUANTITY DELIVERY PERIOD
 1. Well master riser pipe  150 meters Within 8 weeks after contract signature.
2.. Well master Coupler  6
3. 18.5 KW Pumps and Motors  3
4. 18. 5 KW Control Panel  3
5.  Steel Trunking 10

 

 

LOT 2:

 

 

No DESCRIPTION SIZE QUANTITY DELIVERY PERIOD
 1. Complete wellhead (hotdipped galvanized material)  DN400  3 Within 8 weeks after contract
2.. 90degree double ironbend (to be equipped with manometer)  DN150  3
3. Manometer (pressure gauge)  3/4″  3
4. Ductile iron tee D150 X 80 3
5. Butterfly valve DN80 3
6. Single orifice air valve DN80 3
7. Harnessed coupling DN150 3
8. Ductile iron flanged spigot 500mm long  DN150  3
9. Double flanged DI Kent water meter  DN150  3
10. All flanged ductile iron tee  DN150 X 80  3
11. Ductile iron sluice valve DN100 3
12. Ductile iron non return valve  DN150  3
13. Double flanged DI pipe 500mm long  DN150  3
14. Ductile iron sluice valve DN150 3
15. Double flanged bend 45degree  DN150  3
16. Ductile iron flanged adopter  DN150  3
17. Double flanged DI pipe 2000mm long  DN100  3
18. 45 Double flanged DI bend  DN100  3
19. Tap 3/4″ 3
20. Flat rubber gasket DN150 20
21. Flat rubber gasket DN100 20
22. Flat rubber gasket DN80 20
23. Bolts and nuts M20 X 70 150
24. Bolts and nuts M16 X 70 150

 

 

 

Lot 3

 

WELL HEAD and KIOSK CIVIL WORKS MATERIAL

 

Item Description Unit Qty
1. 12mm Iron rod Ea 135
2. 8mm Iron rod Ea 60
3. Sand Cubic 30
4. Basalt Cubic 30
5. Binding wire 5kg 6
6. Cement 50kg 240
7. 12mm plywood Ea 18
8. 2×2 Pine wood Ea 30
9. 2×3 Pine wood Ea 30
10. 4” Nail kg 30
11. 2”Nail kg 15

 

 

 

3. Bidding will be conducted through the International Completive Bidding (ICB) Procedure in accordance with requirement of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority Act 2022.

  1. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding document during official hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00Pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the address given below.

Senior Procurement Manager

National Water and Electricity Company Limited 53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

P.O. Box 609

Kanifing Industrial Estate

Email: ksambou@nawec.gm, snyang@nawec.gm Tel: +220 9969757 +220 3443037

  1. A complete set of Bidding Document in English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon submission of a written application to the e-mail addresses and upon payment of a non- refundable fee of USD100.00. The method of payment is Bank transfer. The document will be sent via email.
  1. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted, and late bids will be rejected.
  1. A bid Security from a reputable Bank shall be required in the amount of USD 2,000.00 (Two thousand dollars).

 

  1. Bid must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00pm (local Time) on 15th February 2024.

 

Managing Director

National Water and Electricity Company Limited

53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

P.O. Box 609

Kanifing Industrial Estate Email: njuwara@nawec.gm

Tel: +220 9969757/3443037

Specific Procurement Notice – Supply and Installation of Hardware and Software for NAWEC Call Center

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Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

Goods

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: The Gambia

Name of Project: Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

Contract Title: Supply and Installation of Hardware and Software for NAWEC Call Center

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA – D3090

RFB Reference No.: GM-NAWEC-398552-GO-RFB

 

  1. The Republic of The Gambia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contracts for Supply and Installation of Hardware and Software for NAWEC Call Center For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing
  2. The National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Supply and Installation of Hardware and Software for NAWEC Call Center as follows. Scope of the contract includes:
  3. Call Center Hardware

 

(I) Layer 2 Switch (Quantity:1)

(II) Router (Quantity:1)

(III) 24U Server Rack (Quantity:1)

(IV) CCTV System (Quantity:1)

(V) 65” Smart TV (Quantity:1)

(VI) Client Desktop PC (Quantity: 5)

(VII) Biometric Access Control (Quantity: 2)

(IX) Power Backup System (Quantity: 2)

  1. Installation and Deployment of network devices, power supply devices, computer accessories, and provide connectivity to any other devices necessary to work over that network.
  2. Training and Technology Transfer.

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 1st, 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

 

  1. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from:

 

Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

National Water & Electricity Company Limited

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

Telephone: +220 9961301 / 9967791/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm, mfsanyang@nawec.gm

and inspect the bidding document during office hours at the address given below.

  1. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of US$150. The method of payment will be electronic transfer. The document will be sent by courier mail.
  2. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before12:00 p.m. of 5th February 2024. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 12:30 p.m. of 5th February 2024
  3. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of US$3,000
  4. The Basic qualification requirements are as follows:

A minimum number of 1 contract for similar items completed in the last 5 years, with each contract being not less than US$100,000.

  1. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
  2. The address(es) referred to above is (are):

Attention:  Mrs. Haddy Njie – Project Coordinator

Address: National Water & Electricity Company Limited

Project Implementation Unit

Emporium III Building, Fajara

114 Kairaba Avenue

The Gambia

Tel:+220 996 1301 / 9967791/ 7009342

Electronic mail address: hnjie@nawec.gm,mfsanyang@nawec.gm,asallah@nawec.gm

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO CONDUCT NAWEC HUMAN RESOURCES HEAD COUNT

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES-SELECTION OF FIRMS)

 RECRUITMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO CONDUCT NAWEC HUMAN RESOURCES HEAD COUNT

Country: The Gambia

Company : National Water and Electricity Company ( NAWEC)

Sector : Human Resources Directorate

Funding: Nawec Funds

Reference: REOI/ICB/HR/001/2023

 

Background

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) was established under the Company Act of 1995 and mandated to provide electricity, water, and sewerage services to The Gambian population. The National Water and Electricity Company is pleased to invite suitably qualified Consultants Firms to conduct a comprehensive Staff Head count across all NAWEC stations and sub stations in the country, document the existing gaps in its Manpower and come up with a Program of Action on the implementation of the findings.

Scope of the Assignment

 

  • Identify and give details of the existing Human Resources (personnel) of NAWEC and develop a comprehensive Staff profile that outlines the Names, Contacts, address, workstation, and qualifications of each staff member. This will include visiting all the outposts of NAWEC across the country.

 

  • Produce a Comprehensive document on the Findings of the staff Head count and a Program of Action on implementing the recommendations of the audit process.

 

  • Facilitate the validation of the reports, and incorporate all comments and inputs generated from the validation process. The final report should be submitted to the Board of Directors through the Managing Director.

Minimum Qualification and Experience for this consultancy

Lead Consultant(s) must be a Certified Human Resources or Organizational Development expert.  (10%)

with over 15 years relevant experience in HR and/or Organizational Development-(30%)

Must possess a master’s degree or its equivalent in Human Resources Development and/or Organizational Development -(20 %)

Must have carried out similar Human Resources Audits with recognized institutions or agencies with similar scope or mandate with NAWEC – (25%)

Excellent command of Written and spoken English – (2%)

Exposure to Gambian labour law desirable and employment policies – (10%)

Must be registered and licensed to operate in The Gambia- ( 3 %)

The Consultant Firm will be required to complete this assignment in eight (8) weeks.

 

Timelines for deliverables after Contract signing

  • Presentation of Inception Report                                                                 Week 1
  • Completion of Desk Review                                                                           Week 2
  • Field Work                                                                                                           Week 4
  • 1st Draft (to be reviewed by Senior Management)                                    Week 5
  • 2nd Draft (to be reviewed by the Board HR Sub Committee)                 Week 5

Validation of Reports and incorporation of comments                                   Week 6

 

Interested consultants may obtain further information including the Terms of Reference at the address below during office hours Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm. Firms are required to submit Technical Proposal .

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Gambia Public Procurement Authority “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants’’ GPPA Act 2022 Consultant Qualifications Selection 2019 Regulation which is available on the GPPA website www.gppa.gm.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by Thursday 14th December 2023 at 12:00hrs Gambian Time and mention “Recruitment of consultancy firm to conduct NAWEC Human Resources Head Count ‘’

 

Managing Director

National Water and Electricity Company

53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway

P.O.Box 609, The Gambia

Email: ksambou@nawec.gm

Telephone: +220 9969757