Water Supply and Sanitation Project for 15 Towns in Ethiopia: Contract for Works Supervision

Country: Ethiopia

The overall objective of the project is to improve the living conditions of about 500,000 inhabitants by rehabilitating existing systems and extending the water supply infrastructure in 15 towns spread over 4 regions of Ethiopia.  The works in the 15 towns have been awarded in 4 lots to a single Contractor under EDF conditions of contract. Works in the towns comprise the drilling of new and rehabilitation of existing boreholes – up to 300m deep, construction of collector and transmission mains, construction of service reservoirs and supply and installation of all E&M equipment for the well fields and pumping stations. One town also features a surface water treatment plant. Numerous administration and ancillary buildings have to be constructed in all towns in addition to access roads to the sometimes remote well field sites. Total works contracts value is 37.5 MEUR.

This project comprises the performance of the duties of the Supervisor according EDF conditions of contract and PRAG, e.g.  Day to day supervision, review and approve Contractor’s submittals, record keeping and reporting, progress monitoring, measurement of works, check and clearance of Interim payments, checking and ensuring quality of works, managing claims and assisting in dispute resolution, identify defects and supervise remediation measures during the maintenance period,  prepare and issue Final Acceptance Certificate and Final Statement of Account, etc.

• Heading the team of international and local resident (4 no.) and assistant resident engineers (15 no.) on all sites spread over 4 regions.
• Acting as the Supervisor’s Representative
• Reporting and Liaison with Beneficiary, EIB and EC