08-Oct-25 @ 02:00 AM (New York time)

Office

UNDP-FJI – SOLOMON ISLANDS

Deadline

08-Oct-25 @ 02:00 AM (New York time)

Published on

23-Sep-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)

Reference Number

UNDP-FJI-00695

Contact

Procurement Unit – <a href="https://procurement-notices.UNDP.org/mailto:procurement.sb@UNDP.org”>procurement.sb@UNDP.org

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Introduction

Scope of Work

The primary objectives of the Engineering and Architectural services are for the Consultant firm to undertake the following tasks for each of the 4 prospective sites:

A.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Geotechnical Investigation:

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Desk Study. If available, review existing geological maps, soil surveys, aerial photographs, historical records, and any previous geotechnical investigations relevant to the proposed sites.

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Boreholes/Test Pits: Advance a sufficient number and depth of boreholes and/or excavate test pits to adequately characterize the subsurface stratigraphy, soil/rock classifications, and groundwater conditions.

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> In-Situ Testing: Conduct appropriate in-situ tests (e.g., Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), to assess soil density, strength, and compressibility.

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Sampling: Collect representative disturbed and undisturbed soil and rock samples for laboratory testing.

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Laboratory Testing at a NATA-accredited facility: Conduct a suite of laboratory tests on collected samples, including but not limited to:

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Atterberg limits (Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Plasticity Index)

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Shear strength parameters (e.g., direct shear, triaxial compression)

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Determine design soil parameters (e.g., bearing capacity, settlement characteristics)

·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> The output for this task should be a compiled report titled, “Geotechnical Investigation”.

B.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Schematic Design

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> A schematic design should include detailed planning arrangements, specialized equipment layouts, architectural elevations, structural and engineered service options, proposed schedule of finishes, and an updated project cost estimates for final approval.

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> The output for this task should be a compiled report titled, “Schematic Design”

C.<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-weight: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Engineering and Architectural Documentation and Supplementary Information

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> A comprehensive and detailed structural, civil and architectural design plans including material takeoff and costing estimates are to be provided.

o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-size-adjust: none;font-kerning: auto;font-optical-sizing: auto;font-feature-settings: normal;font-variation-settings: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-stretch: normal;font-size: 7pt;line-height: normal;font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Provide a tender package with all plans included, BoQ priced and blank, Technical Specifications and a Contract document.

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