Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project: Consulting Services for the Detailed Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Public School BUILDINGS AND Health Facilities Selected for Retrofitting and STRENGTHENING/UPGRADING in Preparation for “THE Big ONE” - Firm 3

Project: P171419-Philippines Seismic Risk Reduction and Resilience Project

Bid/Contract Reference No: PH-DPWH-CS-03-RFP

Scope of Contract: Consulting Services for the DED and CS of Public School Buildings and Health Facilities Selected for Retrofitting and Strengthening/Upgrading in Preparation for The Big One

For Detailed Engineering Design Phase:

a. Verify with the concerned asset owners and other concerned DPWH Implementing Office if the buildings have been earmarked for demolition or capital replacement. Otherwise, confirm acceptance of the asset owners for the proposed retrofitting and strengthening/upgrading of the said buildings. Should there be “drop out” of building/s from the list, the Consultant shall inform and report to the Client immediately. The Client shall provide building/s for replacement to work on if available.
b. Review the previously approved detailed engineering design, if available. Investigate and assess functional elements, assess ESF requirements, and recommend appropriate improvements for the Buildings.
c. Prepare Concept Design for Retrofitting Works considering new/advance retrofitting technologies & techniques and updates on account of functional improvement and multi-hazard intervention, and assessed ESF requirements for the Building/s. Prepare indicative cost estimates for the concept design to initially check whether the Building is within the threshold of sixty percent (60%) of its reconstruction cost.
d. If indicative cost estimates for the buildings are determined to be within the threshold, the DED Plans of the Buildings shall be updated, as necessary, by introducing new/advance retrofitting technologies & techniques considering updates on account of multi-hazard resilient design, improvements on safety/functional elements, and ESF requirements for the Building
e. Assist the PIU in preparing Environment and Social Framework Instruments in accordance with World Bank’s ESF guidelines/policies and applicable Philippine Government policies and ensure compliance to such guidelines and policies which may include, but not limited to, the conduct of environmental screening of candidate buildings, preparation of environmental and social impact assessment and management plans (ESIA/ESMP, EIA/EPRMP/IEE or ECOP, as the case may be) and obtaining an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or amendment where applicable.
f. Prepare and submit as-found plans, Final DED documents such as construction drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, work schedule, etc. considering items d and e.
g. Recommend reconstruction for buildings whose retrofitting and strengthening/upgrading cost would exceed the threshold

For Construction Supervision Phase:

i. Conduct monitoring and supervision of the retrofitting and strengthening/upgrading works to be implemented.
j. In close coordination with the PIU, ensure the implementation period of civil works within the defined time, budget and scope.
k. Assist the PIU perform environmental and social monitoring and provide adequate guidance to ensure contractor’s compliance with relevant statutory Philippine environmental and social rules and regulations, and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework requirements and the implementation of the subproject-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans.
l. Prepare Inspection, Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation reports, among others.
m. Provide Quality Assurance support to the PIU, and other DPWH concerned offices to: (i) ensure the designs are being properly constructed in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications; and (ii) advise on actions where unforeseen conditions arise.
n. Provide technical support and assistance for the post-construction period until the project acceptance of the project.

Duration of Contract: 36 Month(s)

Signed Contract Price: PHP 197880000.00; USD 6547600.00