Architect Engineer – Service Provider

Background Information:

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIRED SERVICE PROVISION:

• Al Khansaa Primary School, Toqo’
• Abu Enjeim Secondary School, Abu Enjeim (Janata)
• Wad Rahhal Secondary School, Wad Rahhal

• Conducting site visits to the designated schools to assess the technical needs of constructing an inclusive accessible playground and child-friendly environment.
• Prepare all the needed technical RFQ “Request for Quotations” documents according to technical assessment results (Bills of Quantities (BBQs), construction drawings, Technical Specifications, etc.). 
• Provide an Estimated value for each Bill of Quantity (BOQ) in accordance with the market prices.
• Support HI’s teams in the administrative inquiry and the obtaining of needed authorizations before the launch of the RFQ “Request for Quotations” (if any);
• Contribute to the evaluation of the offers by construction suppliers and support the HI team in the selection of the winning candidate/s
• Review the construction proposals including drawings/ BoQs and technical specifications offered by the construction suppliers, conduct relevant research (market surveys) to ensure that materials and prices are proposed adequately.
• Monitor the progress of adaptation works, by developing monitoring tools, and making regular daily follow up visits to the adaptation sites; to ensure that the works are performed based on the specifications, duly and within the agreed deadlines
• Ensure liaison with HI focal points and liaison with the contracted company for conduction of intervention, ensuring that all the needed documents, procedures, and authorizations related to the works in object are produced, shared, and available;
• Submit weekly/monthly progress reports to the Project Manager (PM) detailing the activities and progress of the adaptation works. The reports shall include achieved works, work percentage, changes, recommendations and suggestions, and any current or foreseeable issues. 
• Evaluate the construction modifications implemented by the suppliers, and report to the PM.
• Provide technical oversight and support; to ensure that the adaptation works at the targeted schools meet the required standards as identified and recommended by HI.

• Development of an inclusive accessible and child-friendly environment and playgrounds for the targeted MoE schools (3 schools) 
• Develop concepts and designs for the adaptations and construction works (including technical drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities), Supervise and monitor the construction works at the targeted schools, and provide technical oversight and support to ensure that the adaptation works at the targeted schools meet the required standards as identified and recommended by the Project Manager.

Methodology required

• Review the relevant documents including the drawings developed for the schools’ accessible playground. 
• Develop a work plan and the suggested calendar for assessment and design phase (drawings/BOQ) in coordination with HI project team.
• Implement needs assessment through field visits to schools’ and interviewing project stakeholders including children with disabilities, their parents, and schools’ staff as needed.
• Developing ideas and drawings for construction and adaptation works 
• Develop Bill of Quantities. 
• Validate drawings and BoQs by HI and partners

• Develop the RFQ “Request for Quotations” package with the support of support services team
• Be part of the quotation selection committee.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to the 3 sites
• Documentation of work progress and production of daily and weekly reports
• Support the verification of individual and global Bill of Quantities (BoQs) amounts based on the real work done.

• Facilitate the completion of works according to the proposed schedule.
• Support the signing of beneficiary acknowledgement/ acceptance letters and completion certificates.

• Develop the final adaptation works report detailing the lessons learned experiences as well as challenges faced and possible remedies.
  

Deliverables

• Needs assessment report 
• Specific design drawings and BoQs for each intervention. 
• Complete request for quotation package.
• Weekly/Monthly reports.
• Instruction’s form.
• Completion certificate per school.
• The final report includes the following main sections:
• Table of contents.
• Executive summary (that can be used as a stand-alone document).
• Objectives of the assignment
• Methodology and approach used in monitoring the works 
• Presentation of school adaptation and construction findings, the process of implementation, accurate data, clearly showing impact and sustainability.
• Challenges encountered and obstacles resolved.
• Conclusions and recommendations.
  

Expertise required 

• A Bachelor's degree with proven experience relevant to the field of Architect engineering.
• Extensive proven knowledge and experience in accessibility standards and related matters
• Relevant technical expertise and experience on construction projects targeting persons and children with disabilities would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
•  Very good in English (good level of written English) and Arabic.

Indicative schedule

Indicative amount/budget

• The financial offer should be in Shekel (ILS) currency inclusive of all kinds of taxes and should be inclusive of Architect engineer transportation and communication fees.
• The Architect engineer will use his own and personal equipment and software for the completion of this service. 
• The payment will be based on the achievement of implementation according to the installment as described below, in addition to the validated working sheet/report by the Project Manager.
• Amount will be subject to Palestinian income Tax deduction 

1. Curriculum vitae. 
2. A proposal of the detailed implementation plan following the terms of reference,
3. A tentative work plan and schedule,
4. Financial offer for the consultancy including fees in Shekel (ILS) per achievement of tasks.