REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FROM RECYCLING OPERATORS
FCC/NCB/EOI/ESD/022/003
Date of Issue: 09/03/2022
Background
Freetown City Council (FCC) is delighted to inform the General Public that it is actively seeking partners to improve service delivery of critical sanitation services to Freetonians.
It is estimated that approximately 550 Tons of solid waste is generated every day in Freetown. The proportion of waste that is safely disposed of has increased from about 20% in 2018 (approx 110 tons daily) to almost 40% (220 tons) in 2021. This increase results from improvements to FCC’s waste management system which addresses 1 behavioural change (eg improved enforcement), 2 collection (eg micro-enterprise tricycle groups), 3 transfer (6 new transfer stations), 4 disposal (improvements to Kingtom and Bomeh dumpsites, additional plant equipment, City’s first Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) plant) and 5 recycling. In 2022 FCC intends to implement procedural, technical and infrastructural improvements to FCC’s solid waste chain, with the aim of increasing this volume still further. One of the technical solutions that FCC wishes to pursue is that of recycling solid waste.
Objective of the Assignment
FCC is soliciting proposals from experienced and professional companies dealing in sanitation and waste management. Specifically, FCC wishes to partner with qualified organisations with an interest in recycling waste in the Western Area (Urban) Municipality.
RECYCLING – REQUIREMENT
The selected partner will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with FCC to deliver recycling services according to clearly identified service levels and national regulatory guidelines, and potentially in conjunction with third parties. FCC intends for the collaboration to be conducted either on a payment, profit-sharing basis or in exchange for use of FCC assets, or a combination thereof.
The Council is specifically seeking expressions of interest from Recycling operators that:
- Recycle any or all of the following materials: organic waste, wastepaper and cardboard, plastics, metals, electronic devices, wood, glass, clothing and textiles, construction materials and inert waste.
- Utilise waste from all or any parts of FCC’s waste value chain, including households, communities, public spaces, transfer stations and dumpsites.
- Create employment particularly for young women and vulnerable groups.
- Conduct operations in an environmentally and climate friendly manner.
- Include collection, transfer and disposal of waste as part of the recycling operating model.
REPORTING AND GOVERNANCE
The selected operator will be required to demonstrate to FCC that:
- Recycling systems meet all national regulations to minimise risks to the environment or health.
- Design, maintenance and operation of recycling systems (eg Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) meet the requisite standards.
- Recycling operating model grants access to regular FCC on-site audits and inspections, and reports to the FCC ESO.
Performance Bond or Retention. Dependant on the agreed business model, the selected recycling company may be required to provide a performance bond for protection against poor performance, otherwise FCC will retain a percentage of monthly revenue until the end of the year. Performance Bond or Retention will be used to pay for any performance deductions incurred by the company in delivering the service or for any loss/damage caused by the company.
Termination Provisions. FCC will have the right to terminate and replace the company for a variety of events which would include, but is not limited to, prolonged Force Majeure, poor performance for short period of time or substandard performance over a longer period, fraud, bankruptcy, corruption, and other forms of malfeasance.
The Selection Process
FCCnow invites firms to indicate their interest in conducting recycling operations in Freetown. As part of the Expression of Interest, interested firms must provide a Prequalification Submission, which should include a statement of capability and experience that indicates any and all qualifications to perform the services described (description of similar assignments, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills and staff, etc.). All firms that prequalify will then be invited to attend an FCC review board, at which they will be expected to present their proposal with the requisite technical and financial details.
All EoIs must also be accompanied by:
- A Valid Business Registration Certificate
- A Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- A Valid NaSSIT Certificate
- A Valid Local Council Certificate
This advertisement is open to all firms that may express their interest and provide the aforementioned eligibility requirements. A short list of firms will be compiled in accordance with requirements set out in this Expression of Interest. Written expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by not later than 12:00 hours 5th April, 2022.
The Procurement Officer
Freetown City Council
17 Wallace Johnson Street
Freetown
Tel: +232 76 674978
