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REVISED REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
SAINT LUCIA
OECS REGIONAL HEALTH PROJECT
Credit No.: IDA Credit # 64770-LC
Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Development of a Radio Communications System for the Health Sector in Emergencies and Disasters
Reference No. 13/ORHP/CS/IC/COM/01/20
The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the OECS Regional Health Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services (Individual Consultant).
The consulting services (“the Services”) include
- To assess the Department of Health and Wellness Two-way Radio communication network,
- To assess the interconnectivity of the health radio communication network and key response agencies including the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), Saint Lucia Fire Service and the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force,
- To provide recommendations on specifications of equipment required to operationalize a resilient radio communication network across the Island’s healthcare facilities, the health emergency operating center (EOC) with inter-agency (including NEMO) connectivity,
- To provide a plan/design (including repeater site locations) of the recommended radio communication system,
- To assist with the procurement process of components of the radio communication network,
- To install and operationalize the radio communication network,
- To ensure the provision of appropriate warrantee for the radio communication system.
The consultancy is full-time and is expected to commence the assignment in February 2021 for a period of six (24) weeks. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website; www.govt.lc/consultancies or www.finance.gov.lc or can be obtained at the address given below
The Department of Health and Wellness now invites eligible “Individual Consultants” (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services; (Curriculum Vitae, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, clients’ references etc.).
The shortlisting criteria are:
QUALIFICATION
Minimum required education and experience
- Certified Radio Operator (CTO) qualifications or an accepted Diploma in the field of Telecommunications or Advanced Technical Diploma in Applied Telecommunication Systems
- Must have at least ten (10) years working experience in two-way radio communication systems,
- Have proven track record in similar radio communication network installation,
- Understand the topography of Saint Lucia in relation to radio communication,
- Ability and experience in liaising, coordinating, and collaborating with multiple agencies, sectors and bodies responsible for the establishment of communication systems,
- Understanding of emergency management communications protocols,
- Must have working knowledge of national, regional, and international radio communications standards,
- Must be familiar with Saint Lucia’s radio communications laws and regulations,
- At least five (5) years’ experience in the development of radio communications protocols, guidelines and training manuals.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in the training of radio operators/users of radio communication systems,
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (0800 to 1630 hours).
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 31, 2021.
Project Implementation Unit
Department of Health and Wellness
Attn: Project Manager
2nd Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building
Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia
Tel: 1-758-468-6438
E-mail: piu.mohw@gmail.com
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