Construction of 3 No. Sand Traps in the Odaw Channel and South Kaneshie tributary

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND WATER RESOURCES Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project IDA Credit No.: 64100 Construction of 3 No. Sand Traps in the Odaw Channel and South Kaneshie tributary RFB No: GH- MWHWR-477547-CW-RFB National Competitive Procurement Invitation for Bids (IFB) The Government of Ghana has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Construction of 3 No. Sand Traps in the Odaw Channel and South Kaneshie tributary . For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources invites sealed bids from eligible contractors for the construction of 3 No. Sand Traps in the Odaw Channel and South Kaneshie tributary. The project involves the construction of three sand traps within the Odaw lined Channel and its main urban tributaries, with the goal of reducing sediment accumulation, increasing the hydraulic efficiency of the watercourse, and decreasing the frequency of dredging operations. This intervention is part of a broader maintenance and rehabilitation program for the Odaw River Basin, which plays a key role in flood risk mitigation in the city of Accra. The three selected sites for the installation of the sand traps are: downstream of Caprice Bridge, near the confluence with the Onyasia Stream; downstream of the lower Nima drain confluence; and on the South Kaneshie channel, downstream of the Mataheko confluence. The site selection was based on several criteria, including sediment accumulation, accessibility, space availability, environmental and social impact, and proximity to sediment handling facilities. The sand traps are designed to reduce water...