Swaziland Water Services Corporation (SWSC) hereby invites eligible and competent engineering consultancy firms to express their interest for the provision of professional services for production of tender documentation and working drawings, contact administration, project management and construction supervision up to and including the defects liability period for the construction of Ezuiwini Sustainable Water Supply Project Services Delivery Project. The scope of the works may include, although not limited to, construction of an abstraction point which includes a low flow gauging weir on the Lusushwana River downstream, raw water pipeline, water treatment plant, pump station, rising main, 15MI storage reservoir(s), and connector Ines to the existing Ezulwini water supply network.

The Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland has received a loan from the African Development Bank to finance the Ezulwini Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Service Delivery Project (ESWSSP). The ESWSSP is being implemented by Swaziland Water Services Corporation (SWSC). As part of the Project, the Swaziland Water Services Corporation (SWSC) needs to recruit a Procurement Consultant with international experience, who will provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity development to ensure compliance with the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) procurement (goods, works, and consulting services) policies and procedures; assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with effective project management for AfDB projects. This is a part time position for the duration of the project (which is about 36 months). It is expected that the consultant will carry our procurement activities under the project. The Consultant will be required to monitor and provide guidance for preparation of documents and processes related to procurement activities under the project. The Procurement Specialist will be accountable for ensuring that all procurement's under the project are conducted in accordance with the Bank procurement rules and procedures and Swaziland Public Procurement Act. Prepare and update the Project’s Annual Procurement Plan and Budget detailing contract packages (including estimated cost) for goods, consultancy services and non-consulting services, the procurement/selection methods and processing times until completion of each procurement activity. Review and handle the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement at all stages of the project cycle. Participate in Bank Mission Review meetings as procurement expert on projects. Provide training and guidance to transfer knowledge and on procurement procedures to the Project Implementation Team (PIT). Develop effective working relationships with internal and external clients. The Consultant shall work in close consultation with the Project Manager. He will discuss issues that would affect efficient procurement management with the Project Manager and agree on the ways to resolve them.

The Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland has received a loan from the African Development Bank to finance part of the Ezulwini Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Delivery Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of the Ezulwini Sustainable Water Supply System, SWSC 25 of 2015/16. Swaziland Water Services Corporation (SWSC) hereby intends to prequalify contractors and/or firms for execution of the works described as follows: Construction of the Ezulwini Sustainable Water Supply System. Located in Swaziland, Ezulwini is a rapidly developing town and this growth is resulting in an increasing demand for reliable water supply in the area. The proposed new water supply scheme shall consist of the construction of: Intake structure (with a low flow gauging weir (3m) and low lift pump station) from the Lusushwana River; Raw water main line; Water treatment plant (WTP) with capacity of 10 Ml/day; Clear water pumping main; Potable water reservoir (15 ML), and Gravity main connecting to the existing Ezulwini water supply network; Construction of 12 water kiosks in peri-urban and adjacent rural areas. It is expected that the Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be made in June 2016.

Swaziland Water Service Corporation invites proposals from eligible consultants to provide the following consulting services: consultancy services for conducting an initial environmental evaluation and preparation of an environmental and social mitigation plan for the Ezulwini Sustainable Water Supply Project.