Consultancy Survey at Peace Winds Japan

The specific activities shall include:

• Sign the terms of reference with the client
• Review of existing data, topographical maps, satellite images, existing studies and borehole site investigations in the area, geological reports and maps (if available), borehole and surface water records, e.t.c
• Mapping out of the water supply and current ground water sources in the vicinity - establishing water demand and taking key information from existing ground water sources to determine ground water potential and water quality
• Hydro-geological fieldwork: Detailed reconnaissance survey of project area. (GPS co-ordinates/P-codes, water level measurements, condition of these borehole, usage and performance where applicable) inspection of geological, geo-morphological and structural characteristics of the investigated area; verification of existing data and findings
• Conduct Hydrology, using up to date tools and equipment to ascertain the hydrogeology of the project area, previous ground water development, aquifer parameters, hydraulic conductivity (K) or the ground flux, ground water discharge, as well as estimating the mean annual recharge.
• To perform profiles in each site using suitable and quick array (wenner or schlumberger methods e.t.c)
• Perform Geophysics relating to basic principles, and do more than three Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) within the proposed area using the using schlumberger array which distinguishes between clays and fresh water by use of Induced Polarization (IP) measurements.
• Analyze the data aforementioned (hydrogeological/geophysical data) to assess the ground water potential in the project area.
• Make key recommendation on the viability of a borehole to be installed to act as water sources for the Communities.
• Check on site conditions including the availability of space for a drilling rig and other allied machineries to access the project area.
• Select the MOST SUITABLE borehole site within the project area subject to the above results and taking into account the water quality expected and the requirements of the Water Act, WHO, and other line ministries.
• Compile and submit to the client a comprehensive report, which shall include but not limited to all the details of the above investigations. Consultant’s recommendations on the proposed drilling site shall be produced in a soft copy and three hard copies of the geo-survey reports, of which one shall be coloured.
• Apply for Water Resource Authority (WRA) Authorization Permit to drill by obtaining all the requisite documents and data and submitting the application to Water Resource Authority (WRA)
• Obtain Water Resource Authority (WRA) Authorization Permits and delivery to the Client
• Conduct an Environmental and Impact Assessment (EIA) within the target localities to establish possible environmental and social impact for the rehabilitation and solarization of a dam.
• Compile and submit reports with recommendations.

Consultant Requirements (Qualifications, professional experience and equipment)

• The Consulting Firm hired must fulfil the following requirements:
• Must be a registered legal entity with a valid registration certificate. Registration documents showing the firm is a registered with NEMA as EIA Expert and Ministry of Water as Hydro-geologist.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a demonstrable ability in Environmental/hydro-geological surveys
• Proof of availability of all the equipment required to perform the survey.
• Particulars of the consulting firm including curriculum vitae of the proposed experts and personnel to be included in the execution of the assignment.

The lead experts must meet the following requirements

1. B.SC Geology/Hydrology/Environment
2. Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be beneficial
3. Registered Hydrogeologist
4. Registered EIA expert
5. Have a current practicing certificate
6. Have at least 10 years’ experience in similar works