Consultant Services - 6 Solicitation - RFP 04 Section II, III, IV, V
Consultant Services - 6 Solicitation - RFP 04 Section II, III, IV, V
Consultant Services - 6 Solicitation - RFP 04 Section II, III, IV, V
1. Preliminary screening of proposals using formal and eligibility criteria: This includes an assessment
of whether proposals comply with the formal and eligibility criteria stated in the “Formal and Eligibility
Criteria” table below. All proposals substantially compliant at this stage will go through subsequent
evaluation as follows.
2. Technical evaluation using qualification criteria: This determines which proposals are substantially
compliant to the qualification criteria stated in the “Qualification Criteria” table below, and rejects
non-compliant proposals. Only proposals meeting or exceeding the qualification criteria shall be
considered substantially compliant.
3. Technical evaluation using technical criteria: This determines the technical points achieved by each
proposal, as per maximum points assigned per criteria group included in the “Parts of the Technical
Proposal Evaluation” table below. Only proposals that meet the minimum threshold indicated in the
“Technical Criteria” table below shall be considered substantially compliant. Evaluation of the technical
proposals shall be completed prior to the opening and comparison of the financial proposals.
4. Financial evaluation: Financial proposals will only be opened for the proposals that have achieved the
minimum threshold for substantial compliance of technical evaluation. Proposals achieving above the
minimum threshold in technical evaluation shall be checked for any arithmetic errors following Article 28
[Minor Informalities, Errors or Omissions]. Schedule 4.1 A [Breakdown of the Fees and Reimbursable
cost] shall be used for the financial evaluation. Schedule 4.1.B [Daily Rate Schedule] will not be used for
the financial evaluation but will inform the assessment of reasonableness of cost. The maximum number
of points is stated below and will be allocated to the lowest price financial proposal. Financial proposals
from other offerors will receive points in reverse proportion according to the following formula:
5. Combined analysis: This evaluation will be conducted based on the cumulative analysis, analyzing all
relevant costs, risks and benefits of each proposal which could be throughout the whole life cycle of the
works for which the Services will be required and in the context of the Project as a whole. The cumulative
analysis includes the scores from the technical and financial evaluation with a predefined weighting. The
proposal obtaining the overall highest score after adding the score of the technical and the financial
proposals, is thus the most responsive to the needs of UNOPS in terms of value for money, and will be
recommended for award.
6. Background check/due diligence: After completion of the evaluation but prior to the award, UNOPS
shall conduct background checks/due diligence on the offeror recommended for award, to confirm that the
offeror meets the criteria set forth in this RFP or as appropriate to the nature of the procurement process.
UNOPS may reject an offeror’s proposal on the basis of the findings. Offerors shall permit UNOPS
representatives to access their facilities at any reasonable time to inspect the offeror’s premises,
equipment, tools and/or systems, Plant or Materials.
The maximum number of points which an offeror may obtain for its proposal is as follows:
The weighting of the technical and financial proposals will be 70%–30% (technical proposal percentage – financial
proposal percentage).
At any time during the evaluation process, UNOPS may request clarification or further information in writing from
offerors. The offeror’s responses shall not contain any changes regarding the substance, including the technical and
financial part of their proposal. UNOPS may use such information to interpret and evaluate the relevant proposal.
UNOPS evaluation of a proposal shall take into account the evaluation criteria described in the following tables.
1. The offeror is eligible as defined in Section I: ● Schedule 0.1 [Proposal Submission Declaration]
Instructions to Offerors, Article 4 [Offeror
Eligibility]. ● Schedule 0.2 [Offeror’s Information]
2. The proposal is complete, i.e., all documents ● All documentation as requested under Section I:
and technical documentation requested in Instructions to Offerors, Article 11 [Content of
Section I: Instructions to Offerors, Article Proposal Submissions]
11 [Content of Proposal Submissions] have
been provided and are complete.
3. The offeror accepts conditions of the ● Schedule 0.1 [Proposal Submission Declaration]
Contract as specified in Section III:
Conditions of Contract.
2. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Criteria evaluated on a pass/fail basis during the Documents to establish compliance with
technical evaluation the criteria
1. The offeror has been in business during the last 7 ● Certification of incorporation of the offeror, such
years. as (Commercial registration, Tax ID, etc.)
a. Engineering Surveyor
b. Geotechnical Engineer
3. TECHNICAL CRITERIA
The maximum number of technical points is detailed In Section VI: Returnable Schedules:
in the below technical proposal evaluation parts.
● All schedules under Schedule 4 [Contract
To be substantially compliant, offerors must obtain a Schedules from the Offeror] except Schedule
minimum threshold of 70% of total points. 4.1.A [Breakdown of the Fees and
Reimbursable cost], Schedule 4.1.B [Daily
Rate Schedule] and any other price-related
documents
● Schedule 0.5 [Format for Resume of
Proposed Key Personnel]
Obtainable
Parts of the Technical Proposal Evaluation: Number and description
points
Documents to establish
Criteria evaluated based on a cumulative analysis
No. compliance with the criteria Points
methodology during the technical evaluation
(not exhaustive)
The offeror has relevant specialized knowledge and ● Schedule 0.4 [Capacity and
1.2 experience on similar services done in the region or Experience] 20
country.
Documents to establish
Criteria evaluated based on a cumulative analysis
No. compliance with the criteria Points
methodology during the technical evaluation
(not exhaustive)
Documents to establish
Criteria evaluated based on a cumulative analysis
No. compliance with the criteria Points
methodology during the technical evaluation
(not exhaustive)
The qualifications and experience of Key Personnel
proposed meet the established requirements. ● Schedule 0.5 [Format for
Resume of Proposed Key
● Team Leader - 15 points Personnel]
3.1 40
● Engineering Surveyor - 5 points
● Hydraulic/hydrologic Engineer - 5 points ● Schedule 4.4 [Key
● Structural Engineer - 10 points Personnel]
● Geotechnical Engineer -5 points
4. FINANCIAL CRITERIA
Criteria evaluated only for offers that have
Documents to establish compliance with
achieved the minimum threshold for technically
the criteria
compliance of the technical evaluation
Proposals shall be checked for any arithmetic errors In Section VI: Returnable Schedules:
following Article 28 [Minor Informalities, Errors or
Omissions] and submitted in a separate envelope ● Schedule 4.1.A [Breakdown of the Fees and
from the technical evaluation materials. Reimbursable cost]
● Schedule 4.1.B [Daily Rate Schedule]
The maximum number of points is stated below and
will be allocated to the lowest price financial
proposal.
1 NA
1 NA
4.2.4 Liability Period 10 Years from the Effective Date of the Contract.
7.8.2 Advance Payment Amount No Advance Payment to be made under this contract.
8.4.1 Limit of Liability US$ 500,000 per each bridge ($1,000,000 for both
bridges)
The scope of works for this assignment includes all work required to design two modular bridges and
associated site works (including approach works over a length of 100m on each side) at both sites described
above. Details of each activity required to be completed under this assignment are provided below. This list
may not be comprehensive and the consultant shall propose any other additional activities that may be
required to complete the assignment. The price quoted in the tender is assumed to include all costs to carry
out the activities required to fulfill the objectives of the assignment.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
This site is in Sana’a Governorate in the northern part of Yemen. The exact location is at the end of the road
leading to Alkibss, which is approximately 35 km away from Sana’a. The road leading to Alkibss is a branch from
the main road connecting Sana’a to Jihanah district.
This site is in Shabwa Governorate in the southern part of Yemen. The proposed bridge site is located on the
asphalt road between Bayhan District and Al Ain District. The road is paved with asphalt on both sides of this
location, except for the distance in the middle where the road crosses the river (approximately 1800 meters).
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
2. General description of the parts of the Location that will be provided access to and the
times of access (in accordance with Sub-Clause 2.1 of General Conditions):
Access to the two bridge sites and adjacent areas will be provided to the Consultant for site survey, geotechnical
investigations and other work required for the design of the two bridges. The consultant’s must submit their requests
to access the sites to UNOPS at least one week before the date of access. It is the Consultant’s responsibility to
arrange necessary security permissions from government (both central and local) authorities and pay required fees.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design.
5. Description of approved location for the Consultant’s Location facilities (if any):
Consultant may set up temporary facilities for site survey and geotechnical investigations at the two bridge sites
specified in Section 9 of the Terms of Reference document. Upon completion of the task, the Consultant shall
remove the temporary facilities and clean up the site to the satisfaction of the Employer.
7. Description of disposal areas (within the Location or outside the Location if any):
Disposal areas for soil samples and soil waste after geotechnical investigations will be adjacent to the bridge sites,
subject to prior approval of UNOPS. Other inorganic waste shall be disposed away from site at an approved location
by the Consultant.
Both sites are in security sensitive locations. As discussed in Section 3 of the Terms of Reference, the Consultant
must make arrangements to obtain necessary security permissions and approvals from authorities at their own cost.
When preparing the work program, the bidders must take the possible time delays in obtaining security permissions
and reflect them in the work program.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
SCHEDULE 5: FORMS
5.1 Form for Advance Payment Security
Not applicable.
Date: ___/___/___
Performance Security Number: [#######]
To: UNOPS
[insert address of the Employer]
We have been informed that you have entered into a Contract dated [insert date] with [insert company name]
(hereinafter called the “Consultant”) titled [insert contract title] with Contract No. [insert number] for the [insert
name of the project] for certain services (hereinafter called the “Services”) to be undertaken by the Consultant
(hereinafter called the “Contract”).
We, irrevocably and unconditionally undertake with you that whenever you give written notice to us stating that in
your sole and absolute judgment the Consultant has failed to observe or perform any of the terms, conditions or
provisions of the Contract on its part to be observed or performed, we will, notwithstanding any objection which
may be made by the Consultant and without any right of set-off or counterclaim, immediately pay to you or as you
may direct such an amount as you may in such notice require not exceeding the sum of [insert amount equivalent
to 5 or 10 % of the Accepted Contract Amount in words (and figures) with the relevant currency] (hereinafter
called the “Guaranteed Sum”).
This Performance Security (hereinafter called the “Guarantee”) is valid and will continue to be valid and
enforceable from the date of this letter for the Guaranteed Sum until the issue of the Final Completion of the
Services. This Guarantee will automatically expire on the issue of the Final Completion Certificate or, if a dispute
arises under the Contract, after the final determination of that dispute, whichever occurs later. Promptly after
expiration of the Guarantee, UNOPS shall return the Guarantee to the Consultant.
Any payment by us in accordance with this Guarantee must be in immediately available and freely transferable
[insert currency] free and clear of and without any deduction for or on account of any present or future taxes,
levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, set off, counterclaims, deductions or withholdings of any nature
whatsoever and by whomever imposed.
Our obligations under this Guarantee constitute direct primary, irrevocable and unconditional obligations, do not
require any previous notice to or claim against the Consultant and will not be discharged or otherwise prejudiced
or adversely affected by any:
● amendment, modification or extension which may be made to the Contract or the Services
performed under the Contract;
● other matter or thing which in the absence of this provision would or might have that effect, except a
discharge or amendment expressly made or agreed to by you in writing.
This Guarantee may not be assigned by you to any third party, without our prior written consent, which must not
be unreasonably withheld. You must notify us in writing of any assignment, after which we must make any
payment claimed under this Guarantee to the person, firm or company specified in the notice which will constitute
a full and valid release by us in relation to that payment.
Any notice required by this Guarantee is deemed to be given when delivered (in the case of personal delivery) or
forty-eight (48) hours after being dispatched by prepaid registered post or recorded delivery (in the case of letter)
or as otherwise advised by and between the parties.
We agree that part of the Contract may be amended, renewed, extended, modified, compromised, released or
discharged by mutual agreement between you and the Consultant, and this Guarantee may be exchanged or
surrendered without in any way impairing or affecting our liabilities under this Guarantee without notice to us and
without the necessity of any additional endorsement, consent or guarantee by us, provided, however, that the
Guaranteed Sum does not increase or decrease.
No action, event or condition which by any applicable law may operate to free us from liability under this Guarantee
will have any effect. We waive any right we may have to apply such law so that in all respects our liability under this
Guarantee will be irrevocable and, except as stated in this Guarantee, unconditional in all respects.
Capitalized words and phrases used within this Guarantee have the same meanings as are given to them in the
Contract.
This Guarantee is governed by the Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (2010 Revision), International
Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 758, provided that the supporting statement under Article 15 (a), and
Articles 34 and 35 are excluded. Any disputes arising out or in connection with this Guarantee, or the breach,
termination, or invalidity thereof will be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the United
Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules then in effect, the language of the
proceedings being English.
Nothing in or relating to this Guarantee shall be deemed a waiver, express or implied, of any of the privileges and
immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs, of which UNOPS is an integral part, which are
hereby expressly reserved.
IN WITNESS of which then [insert name if the institution issuing the Guarantee] has duly executed this
Guarantee on the date stated above.
SIGNED by
Name:
Title:
Institution:
Date:
Signature:
Occupation of witness:
Address of witness:
Signature of witness:
SECTION V: REQUIREMENTS
SCHEDULE 3: REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYER
3.1 Scope of Services
(In accordance with Sub-Clause 3.1 of the General Conditions)
The scope of works for this assignment includes all work required to design two modular bridges and
associated site works (including approach works over a length of 100m on each side) at both sites described
above. Details of each activity required to be completed under this assignment are provided below. This list
may not be comprehensive and the consultant shall propose any other additional activities that may be
required to complete the assignment. The price quoted in the tender is assumed to include all costs to carry
out the activities required to fulfill the objectives of the assignment.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
2. Project Stakeholders:
UNOPS, Rural Access Program (RAP), Ministry of Public Works (North and South Yemen), Road Maintenance Fund
(RMF) North and South, Local Government in Sana’a and Shabwa Governorates.
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
4. Any pertinent details and technical information relevant to the successful execution
and completion of the Services:
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
5. The standards, codes and regulatory requirements the Consultant shall use and
comply in the performance of its obligations under the Contract:
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
6. Key responsibility and liability matrix as indicated in the General Conditions and
Particular Conditions, if any:
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
9. The list of all Deliverables and/or the Consultant’s Documents related to the Services:
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
10. Specific tools required such as software to be used to develop the Deliverables and the
format of presentation of the Deliverable:
The Consultant shall use industry accepted software for design and documentation. UNOPS uses Google suite of
applications such as Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google meet and Google Slides, and therefore it is preferred
the Consultant use the same when submitting deliverables. The raw data and analysis must be submitted to UNOPS
for review where required. The drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD and pdf formats for UNOPS review.
11. Information on the Review and Approval Process (UNOPS and any other as required):
As further described in the attached Annexe A - Terms of reference - Modular Bridge Design
UNOPS shall not provide any personnel, services, equipment and facilities under this contract.
The Consultant’s designated personnel has the delegated duties and authorities of the Engineer and Engineer’s
Assistant as in the Construction Contract for Major Works: General Conditions and Construction Contract for
Major Works: Particular Conditions.
OR
The Consultant’s designated personnel has the delegated duties and authorities of the Employer’s
Representative’s Assistant under the Construction Contract for Small Works: General Conditions as identified in
the table below.
No. Clause/Sub-Clause No. and title Delegated duties and authorities Remark
1 NA
1 No delegations
1
Team Leader Bachelor’s Degree in Seven years’ 7
Civil Engineering/ experience in bridge
Structural Engineering. design and/ or bridge
design management,
or relevant.
2
Engineering surveyor Bachelor’s Degree in Three years 3
Civil Engineering. Road experience as an
construction Surveying engineering surveyor,
Diploma will be accepted preferably with
with additional two years experience in survey of
of experience. at least two bridge
sites, or relevant.
3
Hydraulic/ Hydrologic Bachelor's Degree in Three years 3
Engineer Civil Engineering or experience in carrying
Hydraulics/Hydrology out hydraulic and
hydrologic analysis for
bridge structures, or
relevant.
4
Structural Engineer Bachelor’s Degree in Five years’ experience 5
Civil/Structural in structural design of
Engineering. bridges, or relevant.
5
Geotechnical Engineer Bachelor’s Degree in Five years experience 5
civil/geotechnical in geotechnical
engineering investigations, or
relevant.
Note: Offeror is responsible to provide and make available of the necessary equipment and tools to
successfully perform this assignment as described in this RFP