The Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD), implementing the New Zealand funded Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme Phase 2 (TFSP2), is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to develop an asset management plan for the Department, covering its main office building and contents. Details are provided in the terms of reference at Terms of Reference for Technical Assistance
Timing and delivery
It is expected that inputs of around 15-20 working days will be required, including one visit to Tuvalu. It is expected that an international consultant will be required, but proposals that involve a national consultant in a support role will be considered favourably.
Requirements (qualifications and experience)
Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria by the senior management committee of the TFD:
• Relevant qualifications and experience for providing advice and recommendations on asset management, with a focus on management and maintenance of office facilities;
• Experience of developing asset management plans for small Government Departments or statutory authorities;
• Experience of asset valuation and the planning and costing of building maintenance work in tropical Pacific Island countries;
• Experience of asset inventory software, preferably ‘Asset Manager 2019 Enterprise’ or similar;
• Value for money.
Submission of proposals
Interested consultants should submit the following information in support of their proposal:
a) Confirmation of the dates on which they will be available;
b) A brief proposal addressing each of the requirements listed above and an outline of the methodology they will use to approach the assignment;
c) A brief curriculum vitae of the consultant(s);
d) A cost estimate providing fees (daily rate and total) and any incidental costs. A lump sum contract in Australian Dollars, with payment based on deliverables, is preferred.
Proposals should be sent by email to michaelb@tuvalufisheries.tv and should reach him by 5.00 p.m. local time (in Tuvalu) on Friday 8th November 2024. Any questions on the proposed consultancy can be sent to the same email address and will be answered within 3 working days.
This request for proposals should not be construed as an offer to any consultant contacted. TFD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to negotiate with any bidder if the original proposal is not acceptable.