GOVERNMENT OF THE

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

Addendum 1
Employer: FSM National Government, Department of Transport, Communications and Infrastructure

Projects:

P172225, FSM Prioritized Road Investment and Management Enhancements Project

P177073, FSM Strategic Climate-Oriented Road Enhancements

Country: Federated States of Micronesia

Grant No.: D779-FM

RFP No.: FM-DOTCI-210998-CS-QCBS

Issued on: February 15th, 2024.

Addendum Issued on: March 6th 2024

The following elements of the bidding documents have been amended:

1)

Original:

21.1 Criteria, sub-criteria, and point system for the evaluation of the Full
(for FTP) Technical Proposals:
Points
(i) Specific experience of the Consultant (as a firm) relevant to the
Assignment: 10
(ii) Adequacy and quality of the proposed methodology (7), and work plan(8)
in responding to the Terms of Reference (TORs): 15

(iii) Key Experts’ qualifications and competence for the Assignment:

Part 1
a) Position K-1: [Team Lead (Part 1 and 2)] 15
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b) Position K-2: [Senior Bridge Engineer] 10

c) Position K-3: [Senior Roads Engineer] 5
d) Position K-4: [Geotechnical / Materials Engineer] 5
e) Position K-5 [Coastal Engineer] 5
f) Position K-6[Environment Safeguard Specialist] 5
g) Position K-7[Social Safeguard Specialist] 5
Part 2
h) Position K-8: [Engineer to Contract] 5
i) Position K-9: [Senior Resident Engineer] 5
j) Position K-10: [Assistant Resident Engineer] 5
k) Position K-11: [Safeguards Monitoring Specialist] 5

Total points for criterion (iii): 70

The number of points to be assigned to each of the above positions shall be
determined considering the following three sub-criteria and relevant
percentage weights:
1) General qualifications (Licensing, general education, training, and
experience): 15%
2) Adequacy for the Assignment (relevant education, training, experience in
the sector/similar assignments): 75%
3) Relevant experience in the Pacific region: 10%
Total weight: 100%

(iv) Participation by nationals among proposed Key Experts 5

Total points for the four criteria: 100

The minimum technical score (St) required to pass is: 70

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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

Replace with:

21.1 Criteria, sub-criteria, and point system for the evaluation of the Full
(for FTP) Technical Proposals:
Points
(i) Specific experience of the Consultant (as a firm) relevant to the
Assignment: 10
(ii) Adequacy and quality of the proposed methodology (7), and work plan(8)
in responding to the Terms of Reference (TORs): 15

(iii) Key Experts’ qualifications and competence for the Assignment:

Part 1
a) Position K-1: [Team Lead (Part 1 and 2)]* 15
b) Position K-2: [Senior Bridge Engineer] 10
c) Position K-3: [Senior Roads Engineer] 5
d) Position K-4: [Geotechnical / Materials Engineer] 5
e) Position K-5 [Coastal Engineer] 5
f) Position K-6[Environment Safeguard Specialist] 5
g) Position K-7[Social Safeguard Specialist] 5
Part 2
h) Position K-8: [Engineer to Contract] 5
i) Position K-9: [Senior Resident Engineer] 5
j) Position K-10: [Assistant Resident Engineer] 5
k) Position K-11: [Safeguards Monitoring Specialist] 5

Total points for criterion (iii): 70

The number of points to be assigned to each of the above positions shall be
determined considering the following three sub-criteria and relevant
percentage weights:
1) General qualifications (Licensing, general education, training, and
experience): 15%
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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

2) Adequacy for the Assignment (relevant education, training, experience in

the sector/similar assignments): 75%
3) Relevant experience in the Pacific region: 10%
Total weight: 100%

*Should the Team Lead for Part 1 and 2 be different persons, the score shall be
the average between both scores

(iv) Participation by nationals among proposed Key Experts 5

Total points for the four criteria: 100

The minimum technical score (St) required to pass is: 70

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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

2)

Original:

* Note: For the Design-Build project of East and West Pou Circular, The Consultant shall include in its
pricing to support the preparation and issuance of Bid Documents for this job as follows:
1. Instructions to Bidders
2. Employer’s Requirements (Rigid Pavement Solution)
3. Contract Sum Analysis (Priced and Unpriced)
4. Supporting Information:
a. Topographic Survey (to be supplied by DTCI)
b. Geotechnical Survey (to be supplied by DTCI)
c. Environmental and Social Screening Report (to be supplied by DTCI)
d. Environmental and Social Safeguards Management Plan (to be prepared by the
Consultant in accordance with World Bank Guidelines)
The Client expects this project to be the first to be issued to bid of the Prioritized Road Listings

Replace with:

* Note: For the Design-Build project of East and West Pou Circular, The Consultant shall include in its
pricing to support the preparation and issuance of Bid Documents for this job as follows:
1. Instructions to Bidders
2. Employer’s Requirements (Rigid Pavement Solution)
3. Contract Sum Analysis (Priced and Unpriced)
4. Supporting Information:
a. Topographic Survey (to be supplied by DTCI)
b. Geotechnical Survey (to be supplied by DTCI)
c. Environmental and Social Screening Report (to be supplied by DTCI)
d. Environmental and Social Safeguards Management Plan (to be prepared by the
Consultant in accordance with World Bank Guidelines)
5. Supervision Services: Perform all applicable duties under the Contract as the “Engineer”
outlined under the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build 2nd edition
(2017)
The Client expects this project to be the first to be issued to bid of the Prioritized Road Listings
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Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

3)

Original :

Engineer to Contract (international, 4 person-months intermittent). The consulting firm will

assume the powers and authorities of the Engineer, subject to such limitations as may be specified
in the construction contracts. The general conditions of contract for the main civil works contract
will be the Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed
by the Employer, 2nd Edition, prepared by the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseil
(FIDIC) (FIDIC MDB Harmonized Construction Contract) available at FIDIC June 2017.
However, the consulting firm shall nominate the person (who shall be preferably a permanent
employee of the firm) with lead responsibility for administering the civil works contracts to be
evaluated as one of the key personnel. The Engineer to the Contract(s) will:

(i) visit each contract site at intervals of no more than 3 months (unless agreed with the DTC&I
that a visit, or a visit to a particular site is not warranted);
(ii) delegate sufficient powers and authorities of the Engineer to the Resident Engineer (the
extent of delegation to the Resident Engineer shall be proposed in the consultant’s technical
proposal);
(iii) review all contractual correspondence and provide advice to the Resident Engineer where
necessary; and
(iv) Ensure that the contracts are correctly administered in accordance with the contracts.

Replace with :

Engineer to Contract (international, 4 person-months intermittent). The consulting firm will

assume the powers and authorities of the Engineer, subject to such limitations as may be specified
in the construction contracts. The general conditions of contract for the main civil works contract
will be the Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed
by the Employer, 2nd Edition, prepared by the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseil
(FIDIC) available at FIDIC June 2017 and the Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-
Build , 2nd Edition, prepared by the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseil
(FIDIC) available at FIDIC June 2017. However, the consulting firm shall nominate the person
(who shall be preferably a permanent employee of the firm) with lead responsibility for
administering the civil works contracts to be evaluated as one of the key personnel. The Engineer
to the Contract(s) will:

(i) Perform all duties as defined by the “Engineer” under the Conditions of Contract
(ii) visit each contract site at intervals of no more than 3 months (unless agreed with the DTC&I
that a visit, or a visit to a particular site is not warranted);
(iii) delegate sufficient powers and authorities of the Engineer to the Resident Engineer (the
extent of delegation to the Resident Engineer shall be proposed in the consultant’s technical
proposal);
(iv) review all contractual correspondence and provide advice to the Resident Engineer where
necessary; and
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Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

(v) Ensure that the contracts are correctly administered in accordance with the contracts.

4)

Original:
The services to be provided by the Consultant will be undertaken in a 2-stage approach as follows:

Stage 1 – Field investigations, surveys, preliminary and detailed design, procurement

documentation & procurement assistance
1.1: initial selection process, field assessments, surveys and site investigations, consultation,
concept designs and costs of feasible improvement options;
1.2: preliminary engineering design
1.3: detailed design and procurement documentation
1.4: provision of assistance to state authorities during the procurement process
1.5: The consultant will carry out environment and social impact studies/planning of the
project road in accordance with WB ESF requirements as well as Government of FSM acts,
regulations and policies

Stage 2 –Construction supervision and works contract(s) administration

2.1: supervision of construction and administration of contract(s)
2.2 Conduct regular supervision, monitoring and reporting of the Environment and Social
aspects as per the safeguard instrument such as but not limited to ESMP, RAP, LDDR, ESCP,
LMP, SEP. GBV and C-ESMP
2.3 The consultant shall ensure full compliance with the national legislation and WB ESF and
GIIP prior to commencement of construction activities and throughout the construction
period.
2.4 The consultant shall update the safeguard instruments if deemed necessary
2.5 Review, approve and ensure the preparation and implementation of C-ESMP and
supervise contactors performance on EHS
2.6 Prepare monthly, quarterly and bi annual progress report on environment and social
aspects in the form acceptable to the client.
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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

Replace with :
The services to be provided by the Consultant will be undertaken in a 2-stage approach as follows:

Stage 1 – Field investigations, surveys, preliminary and detailed design, procurement

documentation & procurement assistance
1.1: initial selection process, field assessments, surveys and site investigations, consultation,
concept designs and costs of feasible improvement options;
1.2: preliminary engineering design
1.3: detailed design and procurement documentation
1.4: provision of assistance to state authorities during the procurement process
1.5: The consultant will carry out environment and social impact studies/planning of the
project road in accordance with WB ESF requirements as well as Government of FSM acts,
regulations and policies
1.6: Review and recommend appropriate Quality Assurance and Control mechanisms,
processes and controls in order to facilitate timely material testing and certification for the
intended Works program.

Stage 2 –Construction supervision and works contract(s) administration

2.1: supervision of construction and administration of contract(s)
2.2 Conduct regular supervision, monitoring and reporting of the Environment and Social
aspects as per the safeguard instrument such as but not limited to ESMP, RAP, LDDR, ESCP,
LMP, SEP. GBV and C-ESMP
2.3 The consultant shall ensure full compliance with the national legislation and WB ESF and
GIIP prior to commencement of construction activities and throughout the construction
period.
2.4 The consultant shall update the safeguard instruments if deemed necessary
2.5 Review, approve and ensure the preparation and implementation of C-ESMP and
supervise contactors performance on EHS
2.6 Prepare monthly, quarterly and bi annual progress report on environment and social
aspects in the form acceptable to the client.
2.7: Manage and coordinate the operations of an accredited materials lab, supplied and
installed by the Contractor.
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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

All other details remain as in the Bidding Documents inclusive of the Closing Date for this RFP as March
28, 2024 at 10am (Local Pohnpei Time).