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NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK

Government of Nepal Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) Building Resilience to Climate-Related Hazards (BRCH) Project, Kathmandu (Pilot Program for Climate Resilience - PPCR) Project ID. No. P127508 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Re-Advertisement (First Publication Date: 2072/8/16 (12/02/2015) COUNTRY: Nepal NAME OF PROJECT: Building Resilience to Climate-Related Hazards (BRCH) Project Grant No.: TF 013665-NEP Loan No: TF013557 Assignment Title: NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK Reference No . PPCR/DHM/S/CQS-36 The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has received financingfrom the World Bank toward the cost of the Building Resilience to Climate-Related hazards Project and intends to apply part of the proceedsfor consulting services. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology to meet Nepal's need for timely and accurate weather, climate and water related information and alert services. The main objective of this consultancy is to design an Environmental Monitoring Network for Basic Air Quality Parameters based on Needs Assessment of Nepal. The assignment will also include preparation of draft specifications and tender documents for observation equipment, related ICT and other components needed for pilot operation. The consulting services ("the Services") include the needs assessment in the field of air quality monitoring, Preliminary assessment of air quality levels, Design of a modern air quality observation system, Preparation of specifications, Proposal for linking the air quality measurements with the DHM data management systems; Institutional analysis, including an initial plan for operation, maintenance, station calibration and data management and training among others. The Implementation period is within 5 months from the date of signing the contract. Details of the services are included in the Terms of reference which may be obtained from BRCH/DHM or can be downloaded from website of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (www.dhm.gov.np/notices). The DHM/BRCH now invites eligible consulting firms("Consultants") having at least 10years of international working experience in designing, establishing and operating air quality monitoring systems and networks. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications andrelevant experience to perform the Services. The other short listing criteria beside mentioned above are: · Experience in designing and establishing such networks in developing country context. Experience in Asia and Nepal in particular, will have advantage. Proven experience in successful design, development, and management of projects ensuring alignment with requirements of concerned institutions and development partners. · Market knowledge of available technology and monitoring equipment (i.e. advantages, disadvantages, reliability, suitability, limitations, cost considerations, etc.) and knowledge of international best practices, standards and guidelines are essential. · T he Consultant with experience in integrating environmental monitoring into hydro-meteorological monitoring system will be an advantage. · A sound understanding and knowledge of WMO guidelines and practices aswell as hydro-met regulatory frameworks in other countries (developedand developing) will be an asset. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers [January 2011, revised July 2014] ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of ajoint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Interested firm/s must submit its business/professional registration certificate/s alon