Re-advertised -Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) - conducting a feasibility study into setting up a synthetic gypsum plant open selection international (OSI) at ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc

a. lead Consultant The Lead Consultant should possess relevant qualifications in mineral process engineering, metallurgy, chemical engineering or other allied disciplines and have not less than 10 years of experience in similar undertakings with a good successrecord, Further, the Consultant should provide a description of the key staff to work on the project together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVS) and contact addresses. The CVs must also be signed off by respective staff.

b. Other Experts

The other experts may also be qualified in the same disciplines as those indicated above for the Lead Consultant, with at least 5 years experience in similar projects. They may be complemented, if necessary, by experts qualified in any of the following disciplines, and with a minimum of 5 years' experience in similar projects:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Control & Instrumentation
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineer
• Environmental Engineering

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8. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

The Consultant bidder shall be required to strictly abide by the timeframe provided. To avoid unnecessary time delays and waste, the Consultant is expected to hold regular updates/briefings/ with and bring to the client's attention any problems/challenges encountered during the process.

If time extension is necessary, such as due to delayed acquisition of inputs into the project, such as samples, reports etc, the Consultant must request for such extension, in writing. The Client will write back to the Consultant indicating the extension period for any justifiable delays.

9. DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICITY OF REPORTS

The Consultant shall make a full declaration of the authenticity of information to be submitted in all reports.

10. CONSULTANTS OBLIGATIONS

The Consultantshall:

1. Provide own office, transport, accommodation and other necessary logisticalitems to effectively execute the works.
2. Provide computers, printers and other Information Technology (IT) equipment necessary to record, analyze and present the reports in required formats.

• Design methods appropriate for gathering of data specific to the assignment within the framework of the scope provided

1. Provide stationery and other related materials for producing reports for the assignment.
2. Ensure that quality of work is maintained at all stages of the assignment
3. Ensure security of data at all times and

• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained due to the business relationship.

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project requires the hire of a Consultancy firm (the "Consultant") to conduct a feasibility study into the viability of setting up a synthetic gypsum manufacturing plant.

The feasibility study should, in part, look at and review the following issues:

1. Present, medium and long-term production of sulphuric acid from local sources:
2. Present, medium and long-term production of limestone from local sources:

• Quality of inputs into the proposed synthetic gypsum manufacturing plant (sulphuric acid and limestone):

1. Other potential synthetic gypsum manufacturing plant products, based on tests and reviews done, (for gypsum and other related commercial products such as Citrogypsum, a by-product of citric acid manufacturing: Fluorogypsum, aby product of hydrofluoric acid manufacturing and Phosphogypsum, a by-product of phosphoric acid manufacturing)
2. Expected quality of product (based on tests and calculations):
3. Major equipment for the synthetic gypsum manufacturing plant (at Basic Engineering level or Conceptual Flow Sheet).

• Order of magnitude Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) estimates Order of magnitude Operating Expenditure (OPEX) estimates.
• Order of magnitude estimate of operating personnel required to operate the synthetic gypsum manufacturing plant

1. Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA):
2. Recommendations for further work, such as optimized studies and Detailed Engineering etc.: and Recommendations on potential Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Manufacturing (EPCM) Contractors to provide a turnkey solution, if Consultant is not an EPCM Contractor. If Consultant is an EPCM Contractor, must state SO.

ZCCM-IH will provide the necessary data in its possession and arrange for other data and/or samples needed to effectively complete the task.

ZCCM-IH will also facilitate access to the various sites for the Consultant, if required.

The Consultant shall objectively review the information availed by ZCCM-IH and where necessary provide guidance on any other work that ZCCM-IH may need to carry out in furtherance of the project objectives.

SECTION 11 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Eligible firms must provide information that indicates experience, capacity/Qualifications, and capability to undertake the assignment outlined herein, within the specified timelines. As part of this, consultant is expected to provide an indication of cost estimating related studies and engagements that the firm has undertaken in the past. This will be considered in the assessment of the consultant's cost estimating related experience profile.

ZCCM-IH now invites eligible environmental consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested firms must provide Information to demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc.)

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 08:00 - 13:00 hours and between 14:00 - 17:00 hours local time from Monday to Friday,

SECTION III

TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 41 OF THE

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT (PPA) NO. 8 OF 2020

(4) Participation in open international selection shall be open to all bidders, including citizen bidders, local bidders and foreign bidders.

(6) A foreign bidder who participates in open international selection under subsection (4) shall partner with a citizen bidder.

Submission Procedure

A consultant will be selected using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Interested consultants must submit one (01) original and three (03) hard copies of the Expression of Interest to the address below not later than Tuesday, 26 July 2022.

Procurement Manager

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc

ZCCM-IH Office Park

 Stand No. 16806, Alick Nkhata Road

Mass Media Complex Area

P.O.Box 30048

Lusaka.

Email: katongo.kabwek@zecm-ih.com.zm