Country: ANGOLA

Project: Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA

Loan No. IBRD 9380-AO

Project ID: P177004

Title: DESIGN OF THE REHABILITATION OF SENDI AND QUIMAIA DAMS, AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM – QUIPUNGO, HUILA



Reference No. 15DCS2/SENDI&QUIMAIA/R/25

The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services design of the rehabilitation of Sendi and Quimaia Dams, and irrigation system in Quipungo, Huíla Province.



The consulting services (“the Services”) include is to carry out detailed design for the rehabilitation of the Sendi and Quimaia’s dams and irrigation systems, in what concerns the civil works, the following activities shall be in the studies:

•Sendi dam and its appurtenant works.

•Sendi reservoir (possible need for dredging).

•Primary irrigation canal that starts at Sendi dam toe.

•Diversion weir downstream of the Sendi dam.

•Two primary irrigation channels that start at the weir.

•Quimaia Dam plus its spillway channel and successive weirs.

Specific objective of the proposed consultancy is to carry out relevant technical investigations and studies comprising of water resources (hydrologic and hydro-geologic) assessment, irrigation water requirements, topographical surveys, geotechnical investigations, hydraulic studies and design and undertake the Detail Design for rehabilitation of the Sendi and Quimaia’s dams and irrigation systems.

The duration of the assignment is twenty-five (25) months

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFDB) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Two contracts experience of the similar size and complexity in the last 10 years
Having been involved in the design of earth dams of not less than 25 meters height.
10 years’ working experience in integrating climate change projections into simulations of stress tests for infrastructure planning and design.
Having carried out 2 (two) projects internationally financed by multilaterals of the similar size and complexity in the last 10 years will be an advantage.
Working experience in Portuguese speaking countries will be an advantage
Having a certified quality management system.
Experience in the preparation of bidding documents using FIDIC framework
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” fourth edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 15:00h Angola local time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, by May 15, 2025.

Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)

Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)

Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos, Project Director

Rua Via S8, Condomínio Dolce Vita, Edificío A1, 3º andar, Talatona-Luanda, Angola

Tel.: +244 923 790 138 /+244 923 790 154

E-mail: reclima@reclima.ao