The Republic of Uganda MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROJECT INFORMATION BRIEF

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1 The Republic of Uganda MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PROJECT INFORMATION BRIEF January

2 Project Description The proposed Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) was conceived as a follow on project to the current Water Management and Development Project (WMDP). The proposed project is consistent with the World Bank Group (WBG) Country Partnership Framework (CPF) FY The proposed project also responds to the Government of Uganda (GoU) vision of a transformed society from a peasant economy to a modern and prosperous country by The CPF is designed to contribute directly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is guided by the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on financing for development. A summary of the IWMDP is shown in Table 1 below: TABLE 1: IWMDP SUMMARY Country Uganda Full Project Name: Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) Total Finance (USD): 200 million Project Number: P Project Development The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve water Objectives supply and sanitation services and strengthen water resources management in project targeted areas. The project aims to: i. Improving access to water supply and sanitation services in urban towns, small towns and rural areas including refugee hosting communities in the Northern part of Uganda; ii. Improving water resources management; and iii. Institutional strengthening to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable water resources management in Uganda 2

3 Proposed Project Scope The procurement profile of the project mainly comprises of construction of piped water supply schemes and sanitation treatment facilities at selected Urban, Rural and Refugee settlements/camps. The project also aims to strengthen the water information management system and strengthening of water quality testing facilities. The project is divided into four (4) components. Project Components and Broad List of Procurements are in Table 2 The table below indicates the list of procurement requirements for the IWMDP. TABLE 2: PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IWMDP Component / Broad list of Requirements Subcomponent Component 1 Small Town 1 and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (Estimated to Cost : USD 125 million) 1.1 Urban WSS under DWD Works 1. Construction of water supply systems in seven town clusters of Busia, Butaleja-Busolwe, Budaka-Kadama-Tirinyi-Kibuku, Namungarwe-Kaliro, Kyegegwa-Mpara-Ruyonza, and Namasale 2. Construction of Feacal Sludge Treatment Facilities in Rukungiri, Katwe-Kabatoro, Koboko, Busia, Namugalwe-Kaliro, kyegegwa- Mpara-Ruyonza, Namasale, Butaleja-Busolwe, Budaka-Kadama- Tirinyi-Kibuku and Sironko-Kapchorwa. 3. Implementation of priority source protection measures in Busia, Butaleja-Busolwe, Budaka-Kadama-Tirinyi-Kibuku, Namungarwe-Kaliro, Kyegegwa-Mpara-Ruyonza, and Namasale 1. s for Construction Supervision of Busia Water Supply and Sanitation Project 2. s for Construction Supervision of Butaleja- Busolwe, Budaka-Kadama-Tirinyi-Kibuku Water Supply and Sanitation Systems 3. s for Construction Supervision of Namungarwe-Kaliro, Kyegegwa-Mpara-Ruyonza Water Supply and Sanitation Systems 4. services for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of Namasale Water Supply and 1 A town is large if the water supply in the urban area is managed by the national utility, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). If it is not, then the urban area is a small town. The population of small - towns is generally between 5,000 15,000 inhabitants. In addition to large and small towns, there is a further common agglomeration type, Rural Growth Centres, with populations between 2,000 5,000 inhabitants, but these are formally classified as rural. 3

4 Sanitation System, and Feacal Sludge Treatment facilities in Rukungiri, Katwe-Kabatoro, Koboko, and Sironko-Kapchorwa 5. services for Development of full scale source protection plans/measures for Namugalwe-Kaliro, kyegegwa- Mpara-Ruyonza, Namasale 1.2 Rural WSS under DWD Works 1. Construction of two Gravity Flow Water supply and sanitation schemes: Nyamugasani GFS in Kasese District and Bitysa GFS in Buhweju District. 2. Construction of solar powered large piped water supply and sanitation systems (32 Units) in selected rural communities 1. s for Construction Supervision of Nyamugasani GFS 2. s for Construction Supervision of Bitsya GFS 3. s for Community Mobilisation, Capacity Building 4. s for Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion, stakeholder engagement, media campaigns, design and production of IEC materials and formation and training of community and school health clubs. 5. s for Construction Supervision for the Large Solar Piped Water and sanitation Systems 1.3: Water supply and sanitation in Host Communities under DWD Works 1. Construction of two large river-based Water Supply and sanitation Systems for Host Communities and refugees in Yumbe, Arua and Moyo 2. Construction of 20 Units of large solar powered piped water supply and sanitation systems in refugee host communities 3. services for design review and Construction Supervision of Water Supply and Sanitation Systems for Refugee Host Communities. s for Community Mobilisation, Capacity Building. 4. s for Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion, stakeholder engagement, media campaigns, design and production of IEC materials and formation and training of community and school health clubs. 5. services for review of the ESIA and RAP of the water supply and sanitation systems in refugee host communities. 6. services for preparation of micro-catchment management and source protection plans. Component 2 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation under NWSC (Estimated to Cost USD 40 million) Works 1. Construction and rehabilitation of Mbale water supply and 4

5 sanitation system; 2. Construction of the long term Gulu Water Supply and Sanitation system using the River Nile as a source 3. Construction and rehabilitation of Adjumani II-Pakele Water Supply and Sanitation System 4. s for Construction Supervision of Mbale Water Supply and Sanitation System 5. s for Construction Supervision of Gulu Water Supply and Sanitation Project To be funded by Kfw) 6. s for Construction Supervision of Adjumani II-Pakele Water Supply and Sanitation System Component 3: Water Resources Management (Estimated to Cost USD 25 million) Works 1. Rehabilitation and expansion of the National Water Quality Referral Laboratory (NWQRL) at Entebbe 2. Construction of 17 Monitoring Stations (5 surface water, 5 groundwater, 2 automatic weather, 3 automatic precipitation and 2 atmospheric deposition) Non s (NCS) 3. Implementation of selected priority investments identified through the existing catchment management plans Goods 4. Supply of Equipment for the establishment of a fully functional national water information system. 5. Supply and Installation of Hydrometric Equipment 6. Supply of Equipment and Tools to support project implementation 7. Supply of Tools and equipment to support operations of Albert, Kyoga and Upper Nile WMZs 8. s to supervise implementation of the water information system 9. s for Preparation of four catchment management plans 10. s for preparation of the Albert Water Management Zone Water Resources Strategy and Action Plan 11. s for quantification of the available groundwater, nationally and for various parts of the country 12. s for assessment of sustainability of groundwater development. Component 4 Project Implementation Support and Capacity Building (Estimated to Cost USD 10 million) 1. Technical assistance to NWSC for the creditworthy rating and IPO preparation and to Small Towns to ensure technical and financial sustainability of WSS systems; 2. Development of appropriate Management Delivery 5

6 Models for Small Towns and Rural (O&M Models); 3. Development of the Utility performance monitoring and information system to support the Ministry s regulatory function; 4. Technical assistance to the DWRM to prepare and implement the Water Resources Development and Management plans Public Procurement System of Uganda The Public Procurement in Uganda is governed by the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2003 and attendant Regulations of However, where this Act conflicts with an obligation of the Republic of Uganda arising out of an agreement with one or more states, or with an international organization, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail over this Act. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li a) Sustainability Aspects The project will promote the principles of integrated water resources management and development, which recognizes the interdependence of various water uses, including maintaining environmental services and ecosystem functions, and considers water, land and related resources holistically. By implementing these principles, the project will contribute to environmentally and socially sustainable development. For example the project will support these principles, by: (i) implementing integrating catchment planning guidelines; (ii) financing environmental improvement measures to restore environmental integrity and reduce environmental degradation; (iii) improving the water resources knowledge base through the implementation of the water information system which will help plan more sustainable investments and improve the operation of existing water infrastructure; and (iv) implementing environmental and social safeguards through use of the Environmental and Social Management Framework and Resettlement Policy Framework. The project is expected to comply with Government standards for social and environmental safeguards as well as WB Operational procedures relating to the same. However, the project does not traverse areas which would require extensive resettlement, destruction of natural forests, historical sites or affect indigenous peoples. With prudent implementation of all envisaged procurement activities, the project as designed can minimize any sustainability issues. The bidding documents will embed these aspects to ensure that both purchase and provider agree and understand these aspects. b) Technological Aspects Majority of the procurement transactions mainly Works / Construction activities will be implemented by using established technological practices and construction methodologies. The procurement approach will consider influence of technological aspects on pricing while procuring sophisticated technology / equipment s, if any through the project; The phase of technological changes in the Water sector is moderate and minor impact on the overall pricing. 6

7 The project will be implemented by a number of providers (Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants) spread across the country and internationally selected on competitive basis. To monitor the various project activities at various levels, it is envisaged that the internet services such as , video conferencing and mobile technology platforms will be used for sharing/flow of information for decision making purposes and for monitoring, tracking and knowledge sharing purposes. Key Conclusions Procurement Complexity Based on the experience gained and lessons learned from the current WMDP, the procurement complexity is categorised as standard as the procurement activities envisaged are normal Water and Sanitation Works and the related consulting services e.g Supervision services 7