PROP Kiribati Project

PROP MTR MISSION - World Bank Team

🌊 The PROP Project Retreat in North Tarawa Nemat was a resounding success from 09- 11Feb 2024! 🎉 Our incredible team came together to prep for the upcoming WB PROP Mission in March.

🚀 We’ve wrapped up outstanding tasks, polished new proposal activities, and proudly shared updates on our remarkable project progress. 📄 The energy was contagious, and the dedication was palpable.

🤝Kudos to our amazing team for turning ideas to actions. The stage is set, and we’re all set to make waves during the WB PROP Mission! 🌎👏

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On November 17, 2023, the Project Steering Committee (PSC) convened with representatives from the implementing agencies MFMRD, MFED, MLIPD, KFSU and the Office of the Attorney General. The purpose was to provide a comprehensive update on the PROP Project's stakeholder engagement, discussing progress and sharing information about both ongoing and planned activities.

🌊 Are you a professional consulting firm looking for an exciting project in Kiribati? Join us in shaping the future of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD) with the Kiribati Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP). 🌊

🏢 Project Name: Kiribati Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP)
📋 Assignment Title: Design and Supervision of Final Design MFMRD Complex including MCS Centre and Fisheries Laboratories
🌐 Location: Ambo, Kiribati

Background:
The World Bank is financing the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP) across multiple Pacific Island countries, including Kiribati. The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD) of Kiribati is leading a 6-year project to enhance fisheries management and seafood safety.

Project Components:
🔵 Enhancing the Value of Large-Scale Oceanic Fisheries
🔵 Diversifying Marine-Based Revenue Streams for Coastal Communities
🔵 Improving Seafood Toxicology and Safety Measures
🔵 Delivering Effective Project Management

Opportunity:
Due to limited land assets, Kiribati is planning to consolidate the MFMRD infrastructure into a multi-story office complex in the Ambo area.

We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified consulting firms for two assignments:

1️⃣ Detailed Engineering Design: Develop detailed engineering plans and specifications for the MFMRD complex, MCS Center, Seafood Toxicology, and coastal research laboratories.

2️⃣ Construction Supervision: The consultant may be invited to take on the role of "Project Manager" following the successful design phase.

Objectives:
The consultancy will involve:
📐 Preliminary and Detailed Engineering Designs
🗂 Tender Document Preparation
📅 Construction Schedule Analysis
📝 Tender Document Organization

Staffing:
We estimate the need for 16 staff-months, including experts in architecture, engineering, and environmental management. The detailed design is expected to be completed within 6 months.

To express your interest, please submit your proposal in PDF format to [email protected] no later than November 16, 2023.

📄 For a more detailed Terms of Reference, please visit prop.fisheries.gov.ki or contact the Procurement Officer at the address below:

📍 Procurement Officer:
Kiribati Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program Project
Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resource Development
Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati
📧 E-mail address: [email protected]

Join us in creating a sustainable and modern MFMRD complex to support Kiribati's fisheries and marine resources development. Your expertise can make a significant impact in the Pacific Islands! 🌏🐟🏗