INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

9th March, 2021

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

The Cooperative Republic of Guyana

Ministry of Public Works (W.S.G)

PROCUREMENT OF WORKS

The Ministry of Public Works invites sealed bids for:

Aesthetic Repairs to Public Road Bridges:

  • Lot 1: Ogle to Betterhope and Belfield to Mahaica
  • Lot 2: Mahaica to Ithaca
  • Lot 3: Edinburgh to Moleson Creek
  • Lot 4: Georgetown to Timehri
  • Lot 5: Linden to Soesdyke
  • Lot 6: Kurupukari to Annai
  • Lot 7: Annai to Lethem
  • Lot 8: Patentia to Vreed-en-hoop
  • Lot 9: Vreed-en-hoop to Parika
  • Lot 10: Supenaam to Anna Regina
  • Lot 11: Anna Regina to Charity

 

 

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure specified in the Procurement Act 2003.
  2. Interested bidders may obtain further information from, inspect the bidding document, and purchase a complete set of bidding documents at the Ministry of Public Works (address (1) below) from Wednesday,10th March, 2021.  Bids can be purchased from 09:00hrs to 16:30hrs, Mondays to Thursdays and on Fridays from 09:00 to 15:00 hours.
  3. A complete set of the bidding documents, in English, may be purchased by interested bidders at address (1) below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Three Thousand Guyana Dollars (GY$3,000.00). The method of payment will be cash, or by cheque payable to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Works, Guyana. Electronic submission of bids will not be permitted.
  4. Qualifications requirements include: Bidders registered in Guyana must submit valid Certificates of Compliance from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and National Insurance Scheme (NIS). A margin of preference for national contractors/JVCAs shall not be applied. All bidders must submit their bids to the address (2) below on Tuesday, 30th March, 2021 at 9:00hrs.
  5. Bids should be valid during One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of the date of bid submission.
  6. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address (2) below on Tuesday 30th March, 2021 at 09:00hrs. Late bids or incorrectly labelled bids will be rejected and returned to bidders unopened.

Address (1)     -Purchase and Inspection of Document:

The Coordinator

Works Services Group –

Ministry of Public Works

Fort Street, Kingston,

Georgetown, Guyana.

Tel: (592) 225 3252 Ext 345

Fax: (592) 225 2689

E-mail: wsg@gol.gov.gy  

Address (2)     -Submission and Opening of Bids:

 

 

The Chairman,

Ministerial Tender Board,

Ministry of Public Works,

Wight’s Lane, Kingston

Georgetown, Guyana


Request For Expression of Interest

9th March, 2021

GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR SUPERVISION OF THE EAST BANK-EAST COAST DEMERARA ROAD LINKAGE PROJECT (OGLE TO ECCLES) PHASE 1

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Government of Guyana (GOGY) has received a Line of Credit from the Export-Import Bank of India in an amount equivalent to Fifty Million United States Dollars (US$50,000,000) towards the cost of the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project (Ogle to Eccles) Phase 1.

 

The Scope of Works includes construction of 7.8km of virgin road with an asphaltic concrete finish along the main road alignment. It will consist of four (4) lanes, each 3.6m wide and a median creating two traffic lanes in each direction.  Concrete drains, sidewalks and a utility corridor will be constructed along the length of the roadway and several safety features will also be incorporated.

 

Additionally, a two (2) lane connector road will be constructed at Eccles-Haags Bosch.  This road will also be of asphaltic concrete.  Minor bridges and culverts are to be constructed along the connector.

 

Further details on the scope of the project can be obtained from Address 1 below.

 

The Ministry of Public Works, through its Works Services Group, the Implementing Agency, now wishes to procure Consultancy Services for the Supervision of the East Bank-East Coast Demerara Road Linkage Project (Ogle to Eccles) Phase 1.

 

The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana will provide funding for eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued.

 

 

 

Objectives of the Consultancy

The objective of the consultancy is to effectively manage the implementation of the project, providing construction supervision and contract administration during the construction phase and defects liability period. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period not exceeding thirty (30) months.

 

The Ministry of Public Works, through its Works Services Group, now invites interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest for the provision of these consultancy services.

 

Eligibility

Consultants shall be eligible to participate if they are not subject to any debarment under the following:

 

Evaluation of Submissions

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to technical competence, qualifications and experience, local, regional and international experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below, between 09:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs Monday to Friday.

 

Submission of Expressions of Interest

Applicants have two (2) options for submitting, either physical submission to Address 2 below OR electronic submission before the deadline with subsequent submission of hard copies to Address 2 within fourteen (14) days of the deadline.  Details governing both modes of submission are outlined below.

 

a) Physical Submission to Address 2 Below

Four (4) hard copies and a single pdf copy of the Expression of Interest (EOI) must be included in a sealed envelope and submitted to the second address below before 09:00 hrs local time on Thursday April 15, 2021; the pdf copy must be on a flash drive.  The sealed envelope containing each submission must include the name and address of the Applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for the Supervision of the East Bank – East Coast Road Linkage Project (Ogle to Eccles) Phase 1”.

 

b) Electronic Submission

A single PDF file of the entire EOI must be sent to the following email address before 09:00 hrs local time on Thursday April 15, 2021: npta.procurement@finance.gov.gyThe subject of the email shall be “EOI Supervision of EBD-ECD Road Linkage (COMPANY NAME)”.

 

This method of submission will be deemed incomplete and the EOI will not be evaluated if hard copies are not received by 13:00hrs, Thursday April 29, 2021.  Four (4) hard copies and a single pdf copy of the EOI must be included in a sealed envelope and submitted to the second address below no later than 13:00 hrs local time on Thursday April 29, 2021.  The envelope is to be marked as detailed in (a) above. 

If there are any discrepancies between the electronic and hard copies, the electronic copy will take precedence.

 

Shortlisting of Applicants

Following the assessment of submissions, a short-list of not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) applicants will be provided with full terms of reference and invited to submit technical and financial proposals to undertake the assignment. GOGY reserves the right to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not short-listing any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of Expressions of Interest.

 

Address 1 for Requesting Information

 

Project Manager (EBD-ECD Road Link)

Works Services Group

Ministry of Public Works

Fort Street

Kingston

Georgetown

Guyana

 

Email: eb_ec_roadlink@mopw.gov.gy   

Telephone: 0011 (592) 231-1121

Address 2 for Submission and Opening of Expressions of Interest

 

The Chairman

National Procurement and Tender Administration Board

Ministry of Finance

Main & Urquhart Streets

Georgetown

Guyana

 

 

Telephone: 0011 (592) 223-7042/227-2499

 
 

SCOPE OF WORKS FOR EAST BANK-EAST COAST ROAD LINKAGE PROJECT PHASE 1 (OGLE TO ECCLES)

 

The construction of Phase-I of the East Bank East Coast Road (Ogle to Eccles) will include the following major activities:

  1. Relocation of Public Utilities: permanent and/ or temporary relocation of electrical, telephone and telegraph pole and water lines;
  2.   Site Clearance and Dismantling : - Clearing and Grubbing of Road Land containing Road Embankment, Drain, Cross-Drainage structures, cutting, felling of trees including cutting of trunks, branches including stacking of serviceable material, removal of Stumps and Roots;
  3. Earthworks ;
  4. Bituminous Base and Surface Course
  5. Culverts
  6. Major and Minor Bridges
  7. Drainage and Protection Works
  8. Road Signs/Road Appurtenances

The Scope of Works for the Main Alignment includes the construction of a 7.8 kilometers of Asphaltic Concrete Surface Four lane road. The road will comprise of Asphaltic/Bituminous concrete surface, a base, sub-base and subgrade. A 4.2 meters median will be constructed in the centre to separate the four lanes thereby allowing for two lanes of traffic flow in either direction. Each of the constructed lanes will be 3.6 m wide. Reinforced concrete drains, earthen drains, concrete sidewalks and a utility corridor will be constructed along the length of the roadway.

The road safety features will include street lights placed on the medians to illuminate both sides of the four-lane road, traffic signs will include guidance, warning and regulatory.  In addition, fourteen culverts and four minor bridges are proposed to the constructed.

The Scope of Works for the connector road at Eccles Haags Bosch includes the construction of 3.58 kilometers of Asphaltic Concrete two lane road. The road will comprise of Asphaltic/ Bituminous concrete surface, a base, sub-base and subgrade, each lane will be 3.6 meters wide. earthen drains, and a utility corridor will be constructed along the length of the roadway.

The road safety features will include street lights, traffic signs will include guidance, warning and regulatory.  In addition, one major bride is proposed to the constructed over the Lama Canal.

The corridor of the project is as follows:

 

 


Press Statement

2nd March, 2021

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS 

PRESS STATEMENT 

(1st March, 2021) 

 
I join hundreds of thousands of Guyanese to react with sarcastic amusement at an article published in the Kaieteur Newspaper on 27th February, 2021 titled: “David Patterson questioning why taxpayers are footing billions more for expansion of the Cheddi Jagan Airport.” Editor, this must be a joke for this Former Minister to even attempt to recreate and reinvent himself as righteous, as though he is not to be held solely responsible for this bastardly managed, long overdue project. Patterson's new comments must be seen for what they are, “political gangstering”. 
 
Guyanese would recall that when the PPP/C Government envisaged and signed this CJIA project in 2011 for US 138 million, we had plans for a completely new airport with international standards. To set the record straight, in 2015 when David Patterson's APNU/AFC Govt. got into office they revised the scope, replacing the new terminal building, parking aprons, and eight boarding bridges with a renovation of the existing terminal building, parking aprons and just four boarding bridges. Editor, since we took office in 2020 we have said we expect the delivery of the original contract that envisages 17,000 square meters of new facilities (terminal buildings, an extended runway, taxiways, and aprons with the capacity of eight standing aircrafts with facilities for eight airbridges), a fully functioning modern Airport. No amount of twists and turns by David Patterson will erase the APNU/AFC’s record of deteriorating this massive and crucial project. 
 
Further, with the APNU/AFC failing to have the works completed at the end of 2019 and no agreement to make CHEC complete works by the end of 2019, APNU/AFC renewed two bonds in June 2020 with an expiration date of December 31, 2020. On December 22, 2020, we broke ground and signed an agreement for two additional boarding bridges, construction of commercial space within the terminal building an extension of the building to feature a modern Airport façade and completion of remedial works with strict timeliness. It must be noted that since September 2018, David Patterson and his cabal had breached the contract by utilizing a facility called “trial operation” which essentially meant they took over parts of the works. However, this was a breach of the contract and so during talks for the new agreement, it was accepted that the retention bond of $1,206,640 will be released to CHEC as 50% is due once a takeover happens, initiating the defect liability period. 
 
Editor, we have not yet released the full 50% to CHEC but have decided to incrementally release funds as works get completed – a commitment to ensuring Guyanese get value for money.
It is clear that Patterson believes that he can rewrite history but his shady record is clear for all to see. Contrary to what is being said, this PPP/C administration has in its possession a provision for the release of the remaining retention amount during 2021 as CHEC completes outstanding works. Additionally, should they fail to complete works, there will be no payment of the balance of retention amounting to US$3,450,000, demand on the advance bond and the performance bond to the tune of $13,800,000 all of which is more than US14 million. 
 
Patterson’s sanctimonious question is an insult to the intelligence of even the youngest child. It was during the tenure of his management that the airport project was plagued by prolonged delays, missed deadlines, shoddy work and pricey revisions. Editor, we have been handed a series of poorly implemented but our goal remains the same – getting value for taxpayers’ dollars.
 

Bishop Juan A. Edghill

Minister of Public Works


Career Opportunity

15th February, 2021

Career Opportunity

The Dermerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) invites suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions:

Position 1: General Manager, Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation,

Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demarara

Position 2: Plant Manager, Asphalt Plant

Garden -of-Eden, East Bank Demerara

For full details on the position please visit demeraraharbourbridge.gov.gy

Application Process: Interested persons possessing the relevant qualifications and experience should submit their Resume CV online to:

The Chairman

Board of Directors

Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation

At: hr@harbourbridge.gov.gy on/or before March 8,2021.

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation, an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

DEMERARA HARBOUR BRIDGE CORPORATION

MANAGEMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:

GENERAL MANAGER

LOCATION:

HEAD OFFICE

REPORTS TO:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GRADE:

-

DEPARTMENT:

-

SECTION:

-

 

I.      ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE     

Responsible for serving as General Manager of DHBC in partnership with the Board of Directors; for providing leadership and governance to all activities related to accomplishing DHBC’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives through the effective management of the Engineering, Traffic, Financial, Human Resources, Procurement and Internal Audit Departments; and for implementing the most efficient programmes and systems, as well as for monitoring, controlling and coordinating the services of DHBC.

 

II.    DIMENSIONS OF POSITION    

 

A.      NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION         

 

The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of DHBC’s Strategic Plan and in partnership with the Board is responsible for the success of the Corporation. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the General Manager and the authority to carry out these responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board.

The Incumbent must also assist the Board in ensuring that DHBC’s Core Values, Mission, Vision and short- and long-term goals are achieved and also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and its results and keep the Board informed of all important factors influencing it. In this regard, the General Manager must identify problems and opportunities and address them and bring those which are appropriate to the Board and its Committees in order to facilitate discussion and deliberation.

The General Manager must work with the Board to enable it to fulfil its governance functions and must assure program quality and organizational stability through the implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation of performance.

The Incumbent must also provide general oversight of all DHBC’s activities by managing the day-to-day operations and assuring a smoothly functioning and efficient organisation and assure a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff with prospects for selecting, developing, motivating and evaluating staff.

The General Manager must also possess the skills and the ability to implement the functions of a leader and share DHBC’s values, Mission and Vision and consistently display integrity, monitor behaviour and oversee the development and building of DHBC’s teams.

The Incumbent is responsible for directing the administrative and technical operations of DHBC through the following Departments:

Departments:

  • Structural
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Dredge
  • Traffic
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management
  • Procurement
  • Internal Audit

 

 

The General Manager must direct the overall planning, implementation and internal evaluation of the projects, programmes and activities of the DHBC; the financial activities of the Corporation including the co-ordination of the flow and use of the funds of the Corporation; and for proposing policies, procedures and budgets of the Corporation for consideration and approval of the Board.

The Incumbent must determine on an annual basis the “Major Job Objectives” for each aspect of the Work Programme and identify and discuss with subordinates the “Key Results Areas to be used as determinants to their performance results on a quarterly basis.

B.     PRINCIPAL ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

(The Incumbent relates to the following areas/titles internally and externally in carrying out accountability objectives)

  AREA/TITLE:                      RESPONSIBILITY:

INTERNAL:

Board of Directors

To review short and long range plans for DHBC’s Departments and Sections; to lead the development and maintenance of the organisation’s policies related to maintenance and governance services ensuring compliance with the procedures and systems; to focus Board attention on long-range strategic issues; to manage the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.

 

Committees of the Board

To inform the Board’s Committees (Operation Maintenance & Traffic; Finance & Procurement; Human Resources & Public Relations) about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making; to recommend policy positions; to keep informed of developments in human resources and government.

Deputy General Manager

To plan, organise and direct all activities of the Engineering and Toll Departments/Sections, and to promote efficiency in all aspects of bridge operation, repair and maintenance and toll operations.

 

 

Internal Auditor

To monitor and oversee the activities of the audit of the systems and compliance with the policies and procedures of DHBC.

 

 

Finance Managern

To provide oversight to the fiscal activities including budgeting, cost accounting and reporting.

 

Human Resources Manager

 

 

 

Procurement

Manager

 

To inform and advise the Board and its Committees with respect to human resources and development, health, safety and the environment, and the responsibility for the creation, storage, retrieval, security and disposal of organisational records.

 

To review and agree improvements in identified gaps in the delivery of the Procurement systems and procedures; to review periodic reports for relevant action; and provide necessary advice on tendering, ordering, shipping and other related issues.

 

Health & Safety Officer

To provide occupational health and safety advice to all aspects of DHBC operations and to ensure safety compliance.      

                                   

Assistant to the General Manager

 

 

 

         Secretary

To advise on matters pertaining to maintenance of systems for storage, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records; to ensure the maintenance of the office environment and equipment, ensuring availability of necessary supplies.

 

To organise secretarial support and undertake administrative and business activities.

EXTERNAL:

 

External Auditor

To collaborate on the conduct of audit exercises.

 

Clients/Stakeholders

To foster productive relationships; to listen to clients in order to improve services; to initiate, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with key constituencies; to identify local and client needs.

 

 

C.     PERSONNEL SUPERVISED BY THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

DIRECTLY                                               INDIRECTLY

Deputy General Manager                           Maintenance Manager 

                                                             Electrical Engineer

Procurement Manager                              Mechanical Engineer

Finance Manager                                      Dredge Engineer

Human Resources Manager                       Traffic Co-ordinator

Internal Auditor                                      

Assistant to the General Manager

Secretary

 

III.   PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES TO ATTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:                               

(The following responsibility statements identify specific duties necessary to attain DHBC’s overall objectives while not precluding the position holder from carrying out other related activities that may be inherent in the position)

 

COORDINATES the formulation by the Management Team of the overall Strategic Plan for agreement by the Company; together with Annual Work Plans and Budget and MONITORS the procedures for implementing policy directives. PROVIDES leadership in operationalizing the agreed policies of the Company.

 

PROVIDES the Company with accurate and up-to-date information which may derive from relevant research and studies, including market research, specific commodity studies, technology evaluation, impact assessment studies, in order to facilitate effective decision-making.

 

ENSURES that the Management Team is fully briefed on plans and objectives to be achieved; of the resources available to support their efforts and that each Department/Section Head is given clear guidelines and policies to perform tasks.

 

LEADS the identification of relevant programmes pertaining to the development of the Company’s human resources for maximum motivation and performance.

 

ORGANISES and MAINTAINs a constant review of the environment in which the Company operates, in order to identify local and external client needs, and to ASSIST in developing policies and mechanisms to satisfy those needs.

 

CONDUCTS field visits as necessary and ARRANGES similar visits as part of orientation of new management employees.

 

ENSURES the preparation of and arranges for consistent review of Progress Reports on the respective operational activities.

 

PROVIDES effective leadership to staff of the organisation, and MOTIVATES them to optimal performance, while paying attention to their concerns.

 

UNDERTAKES representation of DHBC, or DELEGATES as required.

 

COORDINATES regular meetings of the Management Team.

 

WORKS with the Chairman of the Board to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions and facilitate the optimum performance by the Board, its Committees and individual Board Members and helps evaluate performance regularly. 

 

OVERSEES the fiscal activities of DHBC including budgeting, reporting and audit; works with the Board to ensure financing and support of short- and long term goals.

 

ACTS as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to DHBC, its services and constituencies.

 

SERVES as chief spokesperson for DHBC, assuring proper representation at the national level and also initiates, develops and maintains cooperative relationships with regulatory agencies.

 

PERORMS any additional related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.       MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION EVALUATION: QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

POSITION TITLE: General Manager                                                                   

FACTORS

SUBSTANTIATING DATA

1

EDUCATION

Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Masters in Business Administration; in excess of ten (10) years’ engineering experience in the Infrastructure Sector at a Professional level.

2

EXPERIENCE/ JOB KNOWLEDGE

Senior Professional requiring in excess of ten (10) years in practice of skills acquired through formal courses of study, on-the-job training and considerable practical experience. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices and skills in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.

3

TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL

Requires comprehensive knowledge and application of DHBC’s regulations, related Laws, operating policies, rules and technical procedures and ability to interpret same in situations of both a recurring and non-recurring nature, in normal and unique situations to provide technical advice and opinions. Constantly analysing complex, multifaceted, high impact information and data. Co-ordinates and directs staff activity.

4

PROBLEM SOLVING /DECISION MAKING

The Incumbent assist the Board in ensuring that DHBC’s Core Values, Mission, Vision and short-term and long-term goals are achieved ; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and its results and keep the Board informed of all important factors influencing it. The General Manager identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them and brings those which are appropriate to the Board and its Committees in order to facilitate discussion and deliberation.

5

INTERPERSONAL

The Incumbent requires high level interpersonal skills to investigate interview and understand people with diverse viewpoints, goals and objectives to understand the problem, arrive at a satisfactory solution, to compromise or to develop suitable alternatives. The interpersonal relationships at this level are with high-ranking officials both within and external to DHBC in structured or unstructured settings; as well as with clients and staff.  Considerable persuasive ability or tact may be required to handle the contacts.

6

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS, CASH, ETC

Responsible for the administration and carrying out of the functions of the Company. Also responsible for guiding the Company towards its Vision; providing leadership for the achievement of its Mission and Strategic Objectives, through effective management of the Company’s operations; and for control of its material resources; while in the process adding value for stakeholders.

7

PROCEDURES/ REGULATIONS/ COMPLIANCE

Extensive knowledge of complex processes, techniques and practices.  Work requires knowledge of: planning, monitoring and evaluation methods and technical directives including marketing and research processes. The employee must also use judgement and ingenuity in developing applications to specific areas of work. 

8

TEAMWORK

Briefs the Management Team on plans and objectives to be achieved; of the resources available to support their efforts and that each Department/Section Head is given clear guidelines and policies to perform tasks. Relevant recommendations, including adjustments of objectives, are evaluated against availability of funds and other resources; and the organisation’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

9

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/ SAFETY OF OTHERS

Generally, works indoors, and in a congenial team environment. May be required to work under pressure to meet deadlines in special cases and all areas of the Bridge Operations.

LICENCES:     

SIGNATURES:                                                                                                            

PREPARED BY: S.V. JONES ASSOCIATES                                                                          DATE:

REVIEWED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: _________

APPROVED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: _________

APPROVED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: _________

 
 

DEMERARA HARBOUR BRIDGE CORPORATION

MANAGEMENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:

PLANT MANAGER

LOCATION:

ASPHALT PLANT

REPORTS TO:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GRADE:

-

DEPARTMENT:

PLANT OPERATIONS

SECTION:

-

 

I.      ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

                 

Responsible for the management, safety and coordination of all operational aspects of the fixed and mobile Asphalt Plant. Applies the most appropriate maintenance practices so that equipment and processes continue to deliver its intended capabilities in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Promotes safety, health and environmental, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programmes.

 

II.    DIMENSIONS OF POSITION    

                               

A.      NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION         

 

The Plant Manager is required to oversee the management of plant operations for efficient and optimal production levels, including scheduling of personnel and equipment. Provides supervisory oversight of plant personnel engaged in installing, fitting, operating, servicing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment.

The Incumbent determines equipment reliability expectations and evaluate and identify improvement opportunities. Develops strategic plans to assure reliability of existing and new equipment and performs periodic reviews of these plans, and makes adjustments based on business needs, performance and/or requirements change. Helps schedules and monitor fixed and mobile equipment maintenance programs; and ensures that plant personnel are properly trained on maintenance standards.

The Plant Manager ensures overall operational excellence by ensuring that all employees are continuously trained on efficient processing methods and on how to meet safety, health and environmental, energy efficiency, quality control and local and international standards.

The Incumbent provides mentoring and coaching to employees. Assists in identifying, assessing, and addressing personnel issues and implementing steps in accordance with the disciplinary policy. Identifies programmes to develop employee performance and provides a career path for advancement opportunities.

The Plant Manager must determine on an annual basis the “Major Job Objectives” for each aspect of the Work Programme and identify and discuss with subordinates the “Key Results Areas to be used as determinants to their performance results on a quarterly basis.

 

B.     PRINCIPAL ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

(The Incumbent relates to the following areas/titles internally and externally in carrying out accountability objectives)

  AREA/TITLE:                      RESPONSIBILITY:

INTERNAL:

Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committees of the   Board

 

 

 

Other Engineering             Specialists

To review short and long range plans for Asphalt Plant; to lead the development and maintenance of the Plant’s policies related to maintenance and governance services ensuring compliance with the procedures and systems; to focus Board attention on long-range strategic issues; to manage the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.

 

 

To inform the Board’s Committees (Operation Maintenance & Traffic; Finance & Procurement; Human Resources & Public Relations) about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making; to recommend policy positions; to keep informed of developments in human resources and government.

 

To assess safety needs and consult with engineering colleagues to implement safety policy; to review reports and statistical analyses; to participate in the development of corrective measures where necessary; to serve on interviewing panel to select engineering personnel for employment.

 

 

Supervisory/

Management Staff

 

To participate in planning, directing and coordinating plant maintenance and repair activities; to ensure availability of materials and parts required for maintenance activities.

 

EXTERNAL:

 

Sub-Contractors

To consult plans and maps to coordinate construction activities; to request testing procedures; to modify designs, check work completed.

 

Clients/Stakeholders

To foster productive relationships; to listen to clients in order to improve services; to initiate, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with key constituencies; to identify local and client needs.

 

 

C.     PERSONNEL SUPERVISED BY THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

DIRECTLY                                                        INDIRECTLY

Plant Superintendent                                        Civil Engineer

Finance Manager                                             Mechanical Engineer

                                                                     Electrical Engineer

                                                                     Laboratory Supervisor

                                                                     Site Supervisor

 

III.   PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES TO ATTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:                               

(The following responsibility statements identify specific duties necessary to attain Asphalt Plant’s overall objectives while not precluding the position holder from carrying out other related activities that may be inherent in the position)

 

PREPARES and MANAGES operational schedules and COORDINATES production activities for the fixed and mobile plants, ensuring maximum efficiency and use of equipment.

 

SELECTS and APPLIES the most appropriate maintenance practices, so that the equipment and processes continue to deliver on their intended capabilities in the safest and most cost-effective manner.

 

ACTS as the point of contact for customers, regulatory officials, general public, the Plant and Ministry of Public Infrastructure personnel.

 

DEVELOPS maintenance strategy and tactics to safely meet reliability and availability requirements at the lowest costs utilising defined performance, availability and maintainability requirements needed to achieve the business mission.

 

IDENTIFIES organisational requirements needed to align to the organisational strategic plan.

 

PARTICIPATES in the development of annual operating and capital budgeting.

 

WORKS closely with the Laboratory Section to ensure that products meet customers’ needs and expectations and in compliance with international standards.

 

WORKS with maintenance personnel to determine optimal times for production equipment repairs; troubleshoot and resolve operational and maintenance problems as required.

ENSURES the Plant is compliant with local and international requirements by implementing company rules, guidelines, standard operating procedures; conducting training programmes and continuous monitoring and evaluation of operations.

 

ENFORCES health, safety and environmental standards to improve the Plant’s overall health and safety performance.

 

ENSURES all employees are exposed to continuous training and developmental programmes to improve organisational performance, aligning staff with the strategic plan and providing a career path for personnel.

 

LIAISES with Project Managers/Consultants to coordinate construction activities.

 

ESTIMATES manpower, material and time required for jobs and ENSURES availability of relevant equipment, drawing and information prior to scheduling of planned work and issues requisitions as required.

 

PREPARES time schedules and job cards; monitors progress of jobs and discusses problems with workshops staff or contractors.

 

VISITS job areas to inspect shut-down equipment as necessary and collect information from personnel on site.

 

DOCUMENTS actual time taken on jobs, material and manpower used, updating data records.

 

MAINTAINS records of work orders, manufacturing drawing and equipment histories and prepares reports.

 

PREPARES monthly reports on production, manpower, budgets etc. for use in developing organisational plans.

         

 

IV.    MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION EVALUATION: QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

POSITION TITLE: Plant Manager                                

FACTORS

SUBSTANTIATING DATA

1

EDUCATION

Degree in Engineering, Management or Administration with in excess of ten (10) years’ engineering experience in the Infrastructure Sector at a professional level. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

2

EXPERIENCE/ JOB KNOWLEDGE

Professional worker requiring over five (5) years and up to ten years’ experience through formal training, on-the-job training and practical experience.  Knowledge of asphalt production operations, including the capability and proper utilisation of machinery and equipment used.

3

TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL

Extensive knowledge of complex processes, techniques and practices. Knowledge of identifying organisational requirements needed to align to the organisational strategic plan.

4

PROBLEM SOLVING /  DECISION MAKING

Constantly coordinating a broad range of functions or activities to support the work of subordinates with varying levels of responsibilities, and where breadth and intensity of effort with several phases being pursued concurrently or sequentially.

5

INTERPERSONAL

The interpersonal contacts at this level are with high-ranking officials, employees in different Sections, members of the general public as individuals in structured and unstructured settings. Considerable persuasive ability or tact may be required to handle contacts.

6

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS, CASH, ETC

Responsible for the management, safety and coordination of all operational aspects of the fixed and mobile Asphalt Plant. Applies the most appropriate maintenance practices so that equipment and processes continue to deliver its intended capabilities in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. Promotes safety, health and environmental, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programmes.

7

PROCEDURES/ REGULATIONS/

COMPLIANCE

Requires comprehensive knowledge and application of related laws, operating policies, rules and technical procedures and ability to interpret same in situations of both a recurring and non-recurring nature; in normal and unique situations to provide technical advice and opinions.   

8

TEAMWORK

The Manager plans and designs work assignments; identifies limitations to, as well as the quality and quantity of effort expected; set deadlines and priorities to be achieved.

9

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/

SAFETY OF OTHERS

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. The working conditions are moderate with minimal hazards, demands or stresses and with safe work practices in an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted and ventilated.

LICENCES:                                                                                                                                          

SIGNATURES:                                                                                                            

PREPARED BY: S.V. JONES ASSOCIATES                                                                          DATE:

REVIEWED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: ___________

APPROVED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: ___________

APPROVED BY _________________________ DESIG. ______________________DATE: ___________

 


URGENT - ROAD CLOSURE

11th February, 2021

URGENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS

Road Closure from Durban Street to Homestretch Avenue

 
The Ministry of Public Works regrettably informs the public that a section of the road on the Sheriff / Mandela Road Expansion Project from Durban Street to Homestretch Avenue is currently closed to vehicular traffic.
 
This section of road will be reopened at 4:00pm this afternoon (11th February 2021).
 
The Ministry regrets any inconvenience this may cause motorists and pedestrians.
 
For more information, please contact the Ministry’s Public Relations Department of 227-0799.

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS

5th February, 2021

 

GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA

LINDEN TO MABURA HILL ROAD UPGRADE

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS

The Government of Guyana (GOGY) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of the Linden to Mabura Hill Road Upgrade Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under this contract.  Payment by CDB will be made only at the request of GOGY and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement.  The Loan Agreement prohibits a withdrawal from the Loan Account for the purpose of any payment to persons or entities, or for any import of goods, if such payment or import, to the knowledge of CDB, is prohibited by a decision of the United Nations Security Council taken under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.  No party other than GOGY shall derive any rights from the Loan Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Loan.

The Ministry of Public Works (MOPW), through its Works Services Group (WSG) is responsible for the overall implementation of the project.  A Project Management Unit (PMU) is being established to coordinate the various activities within the Project.  The WSG intends to prequalify contractors for upgrading approximately 121 km of gravel road extending from Linden to Mabura Hill to an asphaltic concrete road. The Works will improve the connectivity between Guyana’s hinterland and coastal regions.

The key elements of the scope of works are as follows:

  • Construction of sub-base and base courses and an asphaltic concrete surface course;
  • Construction of two (2) reinforced concrete bridges of approximate span 20m;
  • Construction of five (5) reinforced concrete twin box culverts;
  • Installation of seventeen (17) reinforced concrete minor pipe culverts; and
  • Construction of geocell lined drains and concrete lined drains.

During the execution of the Works the Contractor is expected to place significant emphasis on social and environmental safeguards to mitigate the adverse impacts of the project on the physical and biological environments and communities.

It is expected that Invitations for Bids will be issued in May 2021.

Firms whether applying individually or in the form of a Joint Venture, shall:

  1. be legally incorporated or otherwise organised in, and have their principal place of business in an Eligible Country;

 

  1. be more than fifty (50) percent beneficially-owned by a citizen or citizens and/or a bona fide resident or residents of an Eligible Country, or by a body corporate or bodies meeting these requirements, as far as the ownership can be reasonably determined; and

 

  1. have no arrangement and undertake not to make any arrangement whereby the majority of the financial benefits of the contract, i.e., more than fifty (50) percent of the value of the contract, will accrue or be paid to sub-contractors or sub-consultants that are not from an Eligible Country.
  2. in all cases not be subject to any restrictions under European Council Regulation No 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001 or the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) 2009 of the UK with a view to combating terrorism.

 

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB.

The requirements for pre-qualification will include:

  1. an average annual turnover (defined as billing for works in progress and completed) over the last 5 years of United States dollars US$ 80 million;

 

  1. demonstrable cash flow (including access to credit) of US$ 13.5 million equivalent; and

 

  1. experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least 2 assignments of a nature and complexity comparable to the proposed project activity within the last 5 years, each of a value of at least (US$) 80 million (to comply with this requirement, works quoted should be at least 80 percent complete).

 

Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the Prequalification Documents at the Works Services Group, Ministry of Public Works at the first address below, Monday to Friday from 09:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs.  A complete set of the prequalification documents in English may be obtained by interested applicants through the following means:

  1. Purchasing from the first address below (hard copy) for a non-refundable fee of Five Thousand Guyana Dollars (G$5,000).  Payment shall be in the form of cash, bank draft or bank guaranteed cheque payable to: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Works.
  2. Requesting an electronic copy via the email address stated in the first address below. The subject of the email must be “Request for Pre-qualification Document for Linden to Mabura Hill Road Upgrade” and the email must contain the name, address and contact information of the firm requesting the document.

 

Prequalification submissions must be in English and must be submitted to the second address below by 09:00hrs hours, local time on March 30, 2021.  Submissions must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the second address.  Applications cannot be submitted electronically.

One (1) original, three (3) hard copies and a single pdf copy of the entire submission on a flash drive must be included in a sealed envelope. The sealed envelope containing the submissions must include the name and address of the Applicant and be clearly marked “Application to Prequalify for the Works of the Linden to Mabura Hill Road Upgrade, Ref. No.: 03/2021/31.

MoPW reserves the right to return late Applications unopened to the Applicants or to cancel the prequalification process.  MoPW will not be bound to assign any reason for not pre-qualifying any applicant and will not defray costs incurred by applicants in the preparation and submission of the pre-qualification documents.

Address 1 for Reviewing & Purchasing Documents and Requesting Information

 

Address 2 for Bid Submission and Bid Opening

The Project Coordinator - Linden-Mabura Hill Road Upgrade

Works Services Group

Ministry of Public Works

Fort Street, Kingston

Georgetown

Guyana

 

Email: coordinator_lmh@mopw.gov.gy

Telephone number: 0011 (592) 225-5650

 

The Chairman

National Procurement and Tender Administration Board

Ministry of Finance

Main & Urquhart Streets

Georgetown

Guyana

 

 

 

Telephone number: 0011 (592) 226-7241

 

 


Press Release

5th February, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

Ministry of Public Works

Title: A closer relationship between the Ministry of Public Works and the Faculty of Technology must be initiated for the development of Guyana’s infrastructure - Bishop Edghill

 
February 3, 2021 - Honourable Bishop Juan A. Edghill, Minister of Public Works today met with representatives from University of Guyana, Faculty of Technology as well as the representatives from the Sea and River Defence Board. The focal point of the discussion was surrounding collaborative efforts in the areas of research and development and capacity building in the engineering field.
 
Representatives from the University of Guyana comprised of Mr. Maxwell Jackson, Head – Department of Civil Engineering from the Faculty of Technology (FoT) and Dr. William Wilson, Senior Lecturer - Department of Civil Engineering.
 
Representing the Ministry of Public Works were Brigadier Gary Beaton, Chairman – Sea and River Defence Board, Mr. Kevin Samad, Chief Sea and River Defence Officer; Mr. Jermaine Braithwaite, Secretary – Sea and River Defence Board and Mr. Jeffrey Walcott, Senior Hinterland Engineer.
 
Amongst some of the topics discussed at the meeting were the coordination of research and development initiatives in the areas of shore protection and other facets of engineering, such as, improving laboratory testing and data management capabilities; internship arrangements between the Ministry and the University of Guyana; collaborations to host engineering conferences for both students and professionals; and student scholarships.
 
As Minister Edghill engaged the representatives, he posited that he wishes to see a closer collaboration between the Ministry and the Faculty of Technology simply because development is taking place at a rapid pace and the opportunities must be seized now. Minister further added, “Development has a time frame, and we must get the job executed within the timeframe or else we will miss the opportunity.”
 
Further Minister Edghill outlined four (4) prerequisites that he envisages will provide cohesive collaborations to reinforce accelerated growth and cutting-edge infrastructural development in Guyana.
 
According to Minister Edghill, firstly I wish to see more students being involved at the Ministry during their years of studying at the Faculty of Technology.
 
Secondly, more students should be afforded the opportunity to have internship to interact on a more personal level with engineers, already in the field of work they are aspiring to be a part of.
 
Thirdly we must establish a ‘think tank’ where our people would be able to benefit from our infrastructural projects.
Lastly, Engineers and lecturers must train the minds of the young generation to think about the future.
Additionally, while Minister Edghill stated the prerequisites for collaboration. He also outlined areas for improvement he wishes to see in the engineering field, such areas include, preventing the over designing of building, preventing over purchasing of materials for construction and space for future development.
Finally, coming out of the meeting it was stated by the Chair of the Sea and River Defence Board, Brigadier Gary Beaton, that a working group will be formed to concretize the plans and agenda of the collaboration between the Ministry of Public Works and the University of Guyana Technology Faculty.

Press Release

5th February, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

Ministry of Public Works

TITLE: Minister Edghill distributed COVID-19 Relief Grant to Amerindian Villages in Region 10

 
February 1, 2021 - Honourable Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan A. Edghill today distributed the Government of Guyana COVID-19 Relief Fund to nine Amerindian villages in Region 10.
The relief grant was distributed to the village council leaders for the villages of Hururu, Wikki Calcuni, Wiruni, Kimbia, Sand Hills, Rockstone, Great Falls Malali and Muritaro.
 
According to Minister Edghill the distribution of the grant today was to ensure that there is empowerment, sustainability and vibrancy in the Amerindian communities."
 
Minister Edghill stated to the Toshaos and village Councillors that the development train is moving swiftly and all of us most come on board especially the Amerindian Communities.
 
Further, Minister Edghill sought to highlight the major infrastructural development initiatives that have been implemented for the Amerindian communities since the Dr. Irfaan Ali’s Administration took office over the past six (6) months. Amongst some of those immediate initiatives Minister Edghill outlined, “we met with the Government of India and reformatted the initiative to ensure that; every Amerindian home have electricity through solar power and also to upgrade those that have already been in existence; provision for ownership of land title was once again reintroduced; and also, we opened up the agricultural sector when Cabinet approved one hundred and fifteen trackers and trailers.”
 
Upon charging the Toshaos and village Councillors Minister Edghill admonished that everyone must ensure that there is accountability and transparency, especially amongst village leaders. Minister further posited to the Toshaos and village Councillors to ensure that everyone benefits from the grant, also Amerindians must elevate their thinking as it relates to economic development and investments within their villages and lastly for the Amerindian communities not to take for granted the opportunities that have been given to them.
 
Finally, Minister Edghill encouraged the Toshaos and village Councillors to work together to ensure there is harmony and togetherness for the betterment of Guyana.

Press Release

5th February, 2021
Minister Edghill shares vision for Guyana’s Infrastructure Development with Telecommunications service provider
 
Minister of Public Works, Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill today met with ATN Executive Vice President, Operations, Mr. Brad Martin and Director of International Regulatory of Government Affairs, Mr. Delreo Newman.
 
During the discussions, Minister Edghill outlined some of his visions for Guyana’s infrastructural development, part of which seeks to offer equal access to internet services across the country.
 
Minister Edghill pointed to the importance of available and reliable internet service, even as Guyana like the rest of the world fights a pandemic. He also noted that Information and communications technology (ICT) can and will play a major role in the creation of jobs locally.
 
On this note, the Public Works Minister reminded the company that it is the Government’s intention to provide 20,000 online scholarships, which will not just seek to assist those on the Coastland, but in the Hinterland areas as well.
 
According to Minister Edghill, telecommunications have an important role to play in the delivery of not only education but even health services in the modern day.
 
He encouraged that the present Administration does not seek to hinder but facilitate development here in Guyana as he urged further expansion of services.

Press Release

5th February, 2021
Minister of Public Works, Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill this morning met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Antoine Joly and team.
 
The visiting delegation comprised of the Ambassador along with Mr. Jean-Francois Gerin, Mr. Christophe Sureau, Mrs. Christine Sureau, Mr. Yorgo Hernandez and Mr. Philippe Lamouret.
 
During the meeting, prospective areas for future collaboration were discussed.
 
The French Ambassador shared interest in the maintenance of Guyana’s vessels and interest in building of the Corentyne River Bridge.
 
Minister Edghill said the French will be more than welcome to submit their Expressions of Interest for that project as well as others on the transformational agenda of the Government.
 
The Public Works Minister however was keen to note that he is also interested in building the capacity of the local workforce through collaboration with the French.
 
He also pointed out the importance of maintenance works to the local fleet of vessels, especially since two are currently in dry dock, awaiting repairs.
 
The Ambassador welcomed the thought of collaboration between the two countries in the near future.