St. Ann Municipal Corporation 1 Church Street, St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 972-2615-16 / Fax: (876) 972-2617Email: secretary_sapc@yahoo.com

March 31, 2017PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DROP-IN-CENTER

FOR THE TOWN OF OCHO RIOS ST. ANNThe Municipal Corporation of St. Ann invites sealed Bids/Tenders from suitable qualified contractors for the construction of a ‘drop-in-centre’ for the homeless persons of the Parish of St. Ann and the Resort Town of Ocho Rios.Bidders must possess the following to be eligible for consideration (Pre-requisite):

Up-to-date Tax Compliance Letter (TCL); Proof of up-to-date registration with the National Contracts

Commission (NCC) in the category of Building Construction/ Building Maintenance, minimum grade 4;

Proof of Public Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of J$1 Million for any one incident

Tender documents may be collected during the period April 13, 2017 to April 28, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, from the Accounts Department at the Municipal Corporation of St. Ann 1 Church Street St. Ann’s Bay, St Ann payment of a non-refundable fee of J$3,500.00 payable in cash or Manager’s cheque to the Municipality.

Completed Tenders, must be sealed and labelled “Construction of the Drop-in Centre for Municipal Corporation of St. Ann” and must be deposited in the Tender Box located in the Registry, of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation 1 Church Street St. Ann’s Bay, St Ann no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.Opening of Tenders will take place at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the Corporations Chamber in the presence of the Municipal Corporation representatives and bidders’ representative(s) who choose to attend.

For further information or clarification, please contact the Chief Engineering Officer at the Roads and Works Department c/o the St. Ann Municipal Corporation or the contact information provided above.

The Municipal Corporation is not obligated to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to terminate the bid process at any point prior to the award of contract without incurring any liabilities to participating bidders.

Sincerely,Mr Doyen Johnson.Chief Engineering Centre Roads & Works Department

People Caring for People

South East Regional Health AuthorityInvites sealed bids for Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for

the A&E Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Scope: Supply and Installation of Medical Equipment for the A&E Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

NCC Category: Medical Pharmaceutical, Equipment & Supplies.

Procurement Method: Local Competitive Bidding

Collection Date: As of Monday April 24, 2017 (Mondays-Fridays @9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bidding documents are available at a non-refundable cost of $1,500.00 payable in cash or Manager’s Cheque to the cashier, from the South East Regional Health Authority, 25 Dominica Drive, The Tower, 2nd Floor, Kingston 5. Bids shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid closing date. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Bids will only be accepted between Wednesday May 10 to Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m The tender opening will be held on Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. in the boardroom of the South East Regional Health Authority.

Contact Information: Procurement Officer shannip@serha.gov.jm

Address: South East Regional Health Authority 25 Dominica Drive The Towers, 2nd Floor Kingston 5 Telephone no. 754-3443 Fax no. 926-4019

PUBLIC PROCUREMENTPUBLIC PROCUREMENTPAGEGOJ

GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICAESSEX VALLEY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A LEAD CONSULTANT (CIVIL ENGINEERING) – IMPROVED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, RENEWABLE ENERGY

AND FARM ROAD RESTORATION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTSThe Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOJ and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing 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 GOJ shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) through a dedicated Project Execution Unit (PEU).

The MEGJC now wishes to engage the services of a Lead Consultant (Civil Engineering) – Improved Irrigation Systems, Renewable Energy and Farm Road Restoration, who will be directly responsible for the coordination of all activities under the Irrigation Infrastructure Systems (IIS), Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency (RE/EE) and farm road restoration components of the Project. The consultant will report to the Project Manager of the PEU, Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project.

The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of fifty-four (54) months.

MEGJC now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) indicating their qualifications and experience required to provide this consultancy service.

Consultants shall be eligible to participate if:

(a) the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country;

(b) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country; and

(c) in all cases the consultant is not subjective to any restrictions under European Council Regulation No. 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001 or the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) 2009 of the United Kingdom with a view to combating terrorism.

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB.

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to qualifications and experience on similar assignments. Prospective candidates should have at a minimum:

(a) A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management specialising in water supply/irrigation systems, hydraulics or a related field. (b) At least seven years’ extensive experience in project management, planning and implementation. (c) Demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate and monitor projects using a results-based approach. (d) The ability to work independently.

All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 0800 and 1600 hours Monday to Friday.

Four (4) hard copies of the EOI must be received at the first address below no later than 1600 hours on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and one (1) hard copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the second address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expressions of Interest – Consultancy Services for a Lead Consultant (Civil Engineering) – Improved Irrigation Systems, Renewable Energy and Farm Road Restoration – Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project” – Jamaica.

Following the assessment of submissions, the most technically capable and appropriately experienced applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract to provide the consultancy services. GOJ reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of EOI.

1. Senior Director, Human Resources Management and Development Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation The Towers, 25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, JAMAICA, W.I. Tel: +(876) 579-4623 Email: human.resources@megjc.gov.jm

2. Procurement Officer Procurement Policy Unit Caribbean Development Bank P. O. Box 408, Wildey, St. Michael, BARBADOS, W. I. Tel: +246 431-1600 Fax: +246 426-7269 Email: procurement@caribank.org

GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICAESSEX VALLEY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A PROJECT MANAGERREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS

The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) – United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF), in an amount equivalent to £35,515,000 towards the cost of the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under a contract for which this invitation is issued. Payments by CDB will be made only at the request of GOJ and upon approval by CDB, and will be subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement. The Financing Agreement prohibits withdrawal from the financing 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 GOJ shall derive any rights from the Financing Agreement or have any claim to the proceeds of the Financing.

The Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) through a dedicated Project Execution Unit (PEU). The MEGJC now wishes to engage the services of a Project Manager (PM). The PM will head the PEU and will be responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of the Project. He/she will report to the Permanent Secretary, MEGJC.

The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of sixty (60) months.

MEGJC now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) indicating their qualifications and experience required to provide these consultancy services.

Consultants shall be eligible to participate if:

(a) the persons are citizens or bona fide residents of an eligible country; (b) in all cases, the consultant has no arrangement and undertakes not to make any arrangements, whereby any substantial part of the net profits or other tangible benefits of the contract will accrue or be paid to a person not a citizen or bona fide resident of an eligible country; and (c) in all cases the consultant is not subjective to any restrictions under European Council Regulation No. 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001 or the Terrorism (United Nations Measures) 2009 of the United Kingdom with a view to combating terrorism.

Eligible countries are member countries of CDB.

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of CDB’s Guidelines for the Selection and Engagement of Consultants (2011), setting forth CDB’s policy on conflict of interest.

In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to qualifications and experience on similar assignments. Prospective candidates should have at a minimum:

(a) A Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related technical field or equivalent qualifications.

(b) Ten (10) years’ extensive experience in project management, planning and implementation. A Project Management Certification will be an advantage.

(c) Strong management skills including the ability to provide strategic guidance and technical oversight, and strong analytical, oral and written communication and team-building skills. (d) Experience working with international and donor organisations on the implementation of participatory projects will be considered an asset. (e) Good computer skills, including the ability to utilise Microsoft Office Suite. (f) Strong leadership capabilities and a proven ability to manage a multi-agency team.

All information must be submitted in English. Further information may be obtained from the first address below between 0800 and 1600 hours Monday to Friday.Four (4) hard copies of the EOI must be received at the first address below no later than 1600 hours on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and one (1) hard copy must be sent simultaneously to CDB at the second address below. The sealed envelope containing each submission should include the name and address of the applicant and shall be clearly marked “Expressions of Interest – Consultancy Services for a Project Manager – Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project” – Jamaica.Following the assessment of submissions, the most technically capable and appropriately experienced applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract to provide the consultancy services. GOJ reserves the right to accept or reject late applications or to cancel the present invitation partially or in its entirety. It will not be bound to assign any reason for not engaging the services of any applicant and will not defray any costs incurred by any applicant in the preparation and submission of EOI.

1. Senior Director, Human Resources Management and Development Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation The Towers, 25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, JAMAICA, W.I. Tel. No. +(876) 579-4623 Email: human.resources@megjc.gov.jm

2. Procurement Officer, Procurement Policy Unit Caribbean Development Bank, P. O. Box 408, Wildey St. Michael, BARBADOS, W. I. Tel: +246 431-1600 Fax: +246 426-7269 Email: procurement@caribank.org