Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Corrigendum

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Industries
Agency : Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC)
Procuring Entity Name : Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC)
Procuring Entity Code : Not Applicable
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (International)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : International consulting firm for feasibility study on “Setting up a new chemical complex having Chlor-Alkali &Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE, SBP and safe/ efficient management of Chlorine” at CCC premises, Barabkund, Sitakund, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
EOI Ref. No. : 36.01.0000.271.16.050.2023.48
Date : 12/02/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Own Funds Own Funds
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 19/03/2024 12:00 BST
Publication Date : 18/02/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : BCIC has planned on “Setting up a new chemical complex having Chlor-Alkali &Chlorine related basic chemicals with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Chlorinated Paraffin Wax (CPW), Activated Bleaching Earth (ABE), SBP and safe/ efficient management of Chlorine” at CCC premises, Barabkund, Sitakund, Chattogram, Bangladesh.To ensure the performance of the above mentioned activities, BCIC would like to appoint an internationally reputed and experienced consulting firm. Consultant’s responsibilities/ assignment includes, but not limited to, the following: A. To make a feasibility study on “Setting up a new chemical complex having Chlor-Alkali &Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE, SBPand safe/ efficient management of Chlorine” at CCC premises, Barabkund, Sitakund, Chattogram, Bangladeshwith incorporating uninterrupted water sources and all other utilities, auxiliaries and offsite requirement at the complex. A.1) To determine the availability of land within CCC boundary limit without hampering the existing production line and all its auxiliary facilities. Plot planand lay-out need to be submitted. A.2) To determine the size of a new chemical complex having Chlor-Alkali &Chlorine related basic chemicals including PVC, CPW, ABE, SBP and safe/ efficient management of Chlorine” at CCC premises, Barabkund, Sitakund, Chattogram, Bangladesh with incorporating uninterrupted water sources and all other utilities, auxiliaries and offsite requirement at the complex. A.3) To study the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and to suggest its Environmental Management Procedures (EMP) providing Rehabilitation Action Program (RAP) through adjusting by incorporating and also not incorporating all dozing/ filtration system considering the effluent volume/ quantity irrespective of solid, liquid, gaseous pollutants/ exhaust abiding DoE Rules and Regulations of Bangladesh. A.4) To evaluate all utilities, auxiliaries and offsite requirement by the complex included but not limited to: water intake & source (underground water, rain water, hilly water & sea water), water treatment system, demineralized water system, cooling water system, steam and power generation system, instrument and plant air system, distribution system for water, steam and power; raw material storage, loading and unloading infrastructure facilities of existing product dispatch system (track/rail), fire-fighting facility and any other offsite facilities required for normal operation of the plant safely. A.5) To evaluate the economic viability of proposed project considering availability of raw materials, distribution of finished and intermediary products and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issue.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 16.1 Background of firm(s) with detailed brochure to be submitted along with authentic document (registration certificate, registered address, valid ISO certificate) and proof of each and every credit criteria (any statement without such evidencing documents shall be of no use) mentioning their facilities and areas of expertise. 16.2 Minimum 05 (Five) years’ experience in preparation of feasibility study report and related documentation of Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW,ABE and SBP. 16.3 Having experience as Consulting Firm for preparing feasibility report of at least 2 (two) chemical projects where at least 1 (One) each of Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE and SBP in last 05 (Five) years counting backward from the date of publication of EoI notice. 16.4 Overseas experience as consulting firm of minimum 2 (two) chemical complex where at least 1 (One) each of Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE and SBPin last 05 (Five) years counting backward from the date of publication of EoI notice. Resources and Delivery Capacity Required 16.5 16.1 Availability of appropriate experienced and professionally qualified persons/ experts among the staff and resources to carry out the assignment (signed CV of each expert must be submitted). 16.6 Having average annual financial turnover of USD 0.5 (half) million for the last 3 (three) years counting backward from the date of publication of EOI notice. 16.7 List of the experts (worked with Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & chlorine related basic chemicalswith PVC, CPW, ABE and SBPplant) and staff with qualification. 16.8 As such reputed international firms are hereby invited to submit proposals completing as per following prescribed EoI format. 16.8.1 Background of firm(s) with detailed brochure to be submitted along with authentic document and proof of each and every credit criteria (any statement without such evidencing documents will be of no use) mentioning their facilities and areas of expertise. [Registration certificate, registered address, valid ISO certificate, legal status, information of non-performance of contract and pending litigation (if any)]. 16.8.2 Name, value and minimum 05 (Five) years’ experience in designing, preparation of feasibility study report and related documentation of mentioned complex/project. Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.3 Name, value and having experience as consulting firm for preparing feasibility study report of at least 2(two) chemical complex as mentioned where at least 1 (One) each of Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE and SBP plant and safe/ efficient management of Chlorinein last 05 (Five) years counting backward from the date of publication of EoI notice. Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.4 Name, value and overseas experience as consulting firm of 2(two) chemical complex where at least 1 (One) each of Chlor-Alkali production plant with minimum production capacity 120 MTD & chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE and SBPplant and safe/ efficient management of Chlorine for the last 5 (Five) years counting backward from the date of publication of EoI notice. Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.5 Availability of appropriate experienced and professionally qualified persons/ experts among the staff and resources to carry out the assignment (signed CV of each such expert must be submitted). Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.6 Having average annual financial turnover of USD 0.5 (half) million for last 3 (three) years counting backward from the date of publication of EoI notice. Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.7 List of the experts (worked with Chlor-Alkali plant including Chlorine related basic chemicals with PVC, CPW, ABE and SBP manufacturing plant and safe/ efficient management of Chlorine) and staff with qualification. Information of non-performance of contract/ end user certificate will be treated as proof. 16.8.8 Details of Legally authorized person (if any)
Other Details (if applicable) : 17.1 Interested firms may obtain further information on all working days during office hours from 9:30 hrs. to 3:30 hrs. from the office of the undersigned. 17.2 The language of EoI document and all correspondence shall be in English. 17.3 Proposal shall be submitted into 1(one) original, 3 (three) copies and 1 (one) soft copy CDR media (Microsoft Word PDF). 17.4 All mandatory documents or at least the main application submitted by the international consulting firms shall be duly attested by the concerned Embassy of the firm serving in Bangladesh or in the region. 17.5 The EoI shall be sealed properly and marked clearly on top side of sealed envelope. 17.6 EoI proposals will be received in BCIC up to 12:00 BST on March 19, 2024 in the box reserved for receiving the EoI proposals in the office of Planning Division, BCIC, BCIC Bhaban (15th Floor), 30-31, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000. 17.7 EoI proposals will be evaluated as per the provisions of PPA-2006 & PPR-2008 of Bangladesh. *International foreign firm may associate with the local consulting firm having similar experience in this discipline. In case of such association, JVCA as per PPR-2008 (Regulation 54) to be followed.
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
36.01.0000.271.16.050.23.48 Single Phase CCC site, Barabkund, Sitakund, Chattogram. 01-08-2024 30-11-2024

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Naeema Akhter Poppy
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Planning Division, BCIC.
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Planning Division, 15th Floor, BCIC Bhaban, 30-31 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 02-223382140-41, Fax : , Email : poppybuet@gmail.com

Advertisement Corrigendum(s)

Date Of Corrigendum

:

28/02/2024

Brief Description : Selection Type: Lump-sum Official Designation: Executive Engineer (Chemical), Planning Division, BCIC.
Last Date Of Submission : 19/03/2024
Last Time Of Submission : 12:00 BST
Status : Active

Date Of Corrigendum

:

03/03/2024

Brief Description : Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required: Now to be read Clause No. 16.5 instead of 16.516.1
Last Date Of Submission : 19/03/2024
Last Time Of Submission : 12:00 BST
Status : Active
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders