Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority

Narrative Description of Project: Selection of Transaction Advisory Services Firm (International) for Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for Establishing Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP-3A) and Desalination Plant (DESAL-2A) at (BSMSN). Preparation of all architectural designs and drawings, including complete building plans, sections, elevations, and 3D architectural views. Conducting land survey and soil testing (subsoil investigation) as part of the site development and engineering design process. Preparation of detailed engineering designs, including structural design; plumbing and sanitary system design; Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP); internal and external electrification; HVAC systems; lift and mechanical systems; fire detection and fire protection system design as per Fire Service & Civil Defense regulatory requirements; and preparation of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimation based on the PWD current rate schedule and prevailing market prices. Preparation of technical specifications and standard tender documents for all required works (International Tender awarded as Principal/Lead Consultant).

Engr. Anuj K. Saha : Team Leader
Engr. James Vickers : Desalination Plant & Process Design Expert
Engr. Abhijit Chattopadhyay : CETP & Process Design Expert
Dr. Ferdoush Saleheen : Procurement Transaction Service Expert
Dr. Engr. Rajendra Paode : Environmental Specialist
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Bellal Hossain : Social Specialist
Arch. Sazzadur Rasheed : Architect
Arch. Syed Muhammad Abu Sayeed: Architect
Arch. Abu Md. Fazlul Karim : Architect
Arch. Sazzadur Rasheed : Sr. Architect
Engr. M.S. Mahmoodur Rahman Peng : Civil Engineer
Engr. Md. Ruhul Alam : Civil/Structural Engineer
Engr. Benazir Chowdhury : Civil/Plumbing Engineer
Prof. Dr. Hafiz Abdur Rahman : Electrical Engineer
Engr. Md. Nizam Uddin Ahmed : Mechanical Engineer
Engr. Belal Ahmad : Mechanical Engineer
Dr. Engr. Md. Shah Jahan : Civil Engineer
Engr. Md. Hamidul Haque Hazari : Civil Engineer
Engr. A. F.M Muzammel Haque : Chemical Engineer
Engr. Md. Mukhlasur Rahman : Estimator
Dr. Md. Shakhawat Hossain Chowdhury: Financial Specialist
Engr. Most. Sabina Yeasmin : AutoCAD Operator
Engr. Rameza Akter : AutoCAD Operator
Mr. AKM Mojibul Hossain : Surveyor

Part-I: Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP-3A)
• The assignment involves a detailed feasibility study, transaction advisory services, Plant Design-Drawings, detailed BOQ estimates, and Tender documents in line with FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) documents to be duly customized to fit the Public Procurement Rules (PPR) of the Government of Bangladesh.
Part-II: Desalination Plant (DESAL-2A)
The Feasibility and the Transaction Services will be comprised of the following tasks, but not limited to:
• Task 1: Feasibility study with competitiveness analysis, techno-financial viability, technology/market assessment, benchmarking of global best practices, selection of available technologies; existing demand & forecast, marketing strategy, stakeholder consultation;
• Task 2: Preparation of a conceptual design of CETP, DESAL plant, and collection/distribution networks considering pre-treatment, CETP, and DESAL discharge standards, considering appropriate technology, and keeping provision of future expansion;
• Task 3: Preparation of detailed Plant Design, Tech. Specifications, Estimate, BOQ for construction of CETP (50 MLD & DESAL- (50MLD) considering efficient collection and distribution system, transfer, treatment, recovery, disposal facilities integrating cost recovery as well as raw water collection, brine water disposal, and fresh water supply related mechanism, network, etc. /DoE regulations/client and safeguard requirements;
• Task 4: Comprehensive financial analysis for CETP-3A and DESAL-2A construction, operation, and maintenance, along with validation of capital expenditure, tariff policy, cost recovery/ revenue generation schemes based on best practices or any other factors deemed relevant by the consultant;
• Task 5: Carry out necessary market sounding and interaction with Stakeholders, based on a field visit, baseline survey, topographic/geotechnical investigation, examination of on-site/off-site facilities, characteristics of waste mix from various industries in BSMSN, and other necessary information.
• Task 6: Technical due diligence, schedules, and documentation;
• Task 7: Environmental and Social Feasibility, Impact Assessment, Management Plan & Quality Assurance, contractual obligations, and any other reports or services for DOE requirements:
• Task 8: Structural organizational framework, institutional relationship, designated responsibilities with a corresponding management system, Quality Assurance, Standard Operating Procedure, and capacity building programs for the CETP and DESAL plant management facilities;
• Task 9: Review the legal basis of the proposed project structure / DBO modality. Advice must be in compliance with all elements of Bangladeshi laws, all implementing regulations, and international best practices.
• Task 10: Examining CETP-3A & DESAL-2A experiences in Bangladesh and similar Industrial Zones across the world, examining existing practices- DBO guidelines, Statutory guidelines, etc., as well as a case study;
• Task 11: The transaction adviser will work out the appropriate DBO model for the contract and advise BEZA on project implementation, including providing an Implementation Manual.
• Task 12: Prepare outline design details and respective BOQ, estimate, along with DBO documents in line with FIDIC contract, duly customized to fit into PPR. Information Memorandum, Request for Pre-qualification (RFQ) / RFP, among others, etc.;
• Task 13: Evaluation of the RFQ/ RFP and finalization of the DBO contract documents. Assist BEZA in getting the Tender documents for DBO vetted by the Central Procurement Technical Unit CPTU, Govt. of Bangladesh;
• Task 14: Assist BEZA in short-listing Tenderers through evaluation of Pre-Qualification Applications / Documents;
• Task 15: Assist BEZA/ Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) / Technical Sub-Committee in the evaluation of Tender documents towards awarding of the contract;
• Task 16: Consultants have prepared a comprehensive report in view of the final studies and design details in order to provide a response to the respective Donor's following queries that should ensure compliance with all requirements of the Donor as stated below.
i. Implementation of this project shall not have any bearing on the proposed water-sharing agreements on any transboundary river with Bangladesh, including the Feni River.
ii. A mass balance statement for each process unit should supplement the concept to understand the feasibility of the process to meet the characteristics of treated effluent. Detailed design calculations for I&D design work and the basis for chemical calculations should be provided.
iii. Process & Instrument, Diagram, and Hydraulic flow diagram may be furnished.
iv. Unit-wise treatment efficiency and influent, effluent characteristics of each treatment process should be tabulated.
v. The capacity of the proposed CETP shall be based on the existing /planned water-polluting industries (based on consent provided by the Regulator so far as the processing capacity of each industrial unit is concerned), incorporating the future expansion prospects also situated in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar.
vi. The list of existing/planned water polluting industries with discharge, along with the statutory license/ consent to operate, duly signed by the pollution or similar environmental regulatory authority. This regulatory instrument may guide the capacity of CETP.
vii. Information regarding the proposed collection and conveyance system for influent and effluent from each industry has not been provided. Preferably C&C system should be a closed conduit pressurized network to prevent any unlawful discharges.
viii. The information on Primary Effluent Treatment Plant (PETP) implementation in each individual industrial unit, effluent discharge details, flow meter installation planning, etc., has not been provided by the responsible authority for CETP.
ix. Influent wastewater characteristics at the inlet of CETP from each industrial unit have not been provided in the DPP. In addition, there are no defined design characteristics (pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, FDS, heavy metals, etc.) provided for the proposed CETP.
x. Any possibility of impact, in case of shock load from effluent received from the homogenization tank/ Equalization tank in the CETP, may also be indicated in DPP.
xi. A detailed water balance and mass balance of the CETP and Desalination plant should be arrived at and included in the DAPP so that it will be easy to understand the quantity and quality of reusable water and sludge.
xii. Reuse of treated effluent and Sludge or third disposal methods have not been proposed in the DPP.
xiii. Sludge generation - The basis of sludge (biological and chemical) estimation, along with supporting calculations, may be furnished in DPP.
xiv. The details regarding management of sludge handling, disposal to TSDF, and consequent transportation costs shall be included in the final DPP.
xv. Materials balance diagram of the CETP showing consumption of chemicals, and generation of sludge of each participating industry on a per-day basis needs to be submitted.
xvi. The details of. A Common Chrome Recovery System (CCRS) may be provided.
xvii. In a Desalination plant, how is scaling on the membranes taken care of? What are the inlet and outlet TDS in the Reverse Osmosis unit? What is the TDS of the concentrated brine rejects from RO? The disposal mechanism for brine is not clear.
xviii. Project Completion time frame and activity-wise Gantt Chart are not to be provided.
xix. The CETP proposal may be vetted by the regulatory environmental pollution control authority.
xx. The civil items coming in contact with effluent need to be coated with corrosion-resistant epoxy paint. This aspect must be considered in design and cost estimates.
xxi. Detailed information regarding infrastructure facilities like power supply, power backup, alternate sources of energy, and transport facilities may be furnished.
xxii. The geotechnical investigation report needs to be provided to understand the bearing capacity considered for the cost estimate.
xxiii. Details of the Environment Management Cell (EMC) to be provided, such as details of the laboratory, trained staff details, occupational environmental monitoring for the related industrial cluster.
xxiv. The scope of the Project Management Committee (PMC) for the proposed project implementation and the qualification criteria of key personnel (Like Team Leader/Deputy Team Leader) should also be revisited since the whole project involves high technical and management experience.
xxv. The collection and Conveyance system should be a pressurized system with each industry having its own functional PERP conforming to norms.
xxvi. The proposed CETP is based on a ZLD system, or if not, dilution for meeting TDS standards should be stated.
xxvii. Index-map xxvii. Index-map should be incorporated.
xxviii. Sludge drying beds have been provided, whereas a drying press should have been provided.
xxix. The Operation & Maintenance cost details were not provided, and the funding for the same for sustainable operation should also be pre-decided.
xxx. For the sustainability of Operations, an appropriate business model should be put in place wherein a Special Purpose Vehicle for O&M of the plant should be put in place. SPV should fix the effluent quantity to each industrial unit and levy O&M charges based on effluent characteristics as well as volumetric measurements of effluents. SPV
Detailed HVAC System Design
Detailed plumbing & Sanitation design as per BNBC guideline
Detailed design of sewerage, stormwater & solid waste management system
Details of the security Access system design / BMS design
Flood Inundation Study in Detail
Detailed traffic impact design
Detailed structural design with green concept
IEE/EIA/EMP report preparation as per DOEB Guideline.
Solid waste management system
Detailed cost Estimation as per the PWD revised rate schedule 2022
Rainwater Harvesting System Design
STP design
Total water supply network design
Surface water treatment plant design
Desalination plant design
GIS model design
Total Electronic System Design
Playground design for schools/colleges, and others.
Financial Analysis
Economic Analysis