LAHORE WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY (LWMC)
Terms of Reference (TORs)
Assignment:
Assessing the Feasibility of Waste to Energy Technologies for the Municipal Solid Waste in
Lahore.
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to assess the feasibility of introducing waste to energy
technologiesin the City of Lahore as a mean of energy from the municipal waste as well as
treatment/disposal of municipal solid waste.
Background:
Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has been established with a vision to improve
and modernize the SWM services in Lahore. LWMC aims to develop an integrated Solid Waste
Management (SWM) system to ensure efficient collection, transportation, recovery, treatment
and disposal of the waste generated in the city of Lahore.
In the light of existing energy needs of the county. The Government of Punjab/Pakistan is hectically
exploring all traditional and non-traditional energy generation option. Waste-to-energy is now considered
as reliable and renewable form of energy that has become the basis for many of the most successful solid
waste management systems in Europe and USA. However, experience of many developing countries
shows that replication of waste to energy model of USA and Europe cannot be blindly replicated.
Therefore it is imperative for developing countries to adopt a feasible model keeping in view the ground
realities. Moreover waste characterization, calorific value and moisture contents of waste have significant
impact on choice of technology and success of WTE plants. In this context, LWMC intends to hire the
services of an international consultant/firm to review and assess the potential of different WTE
technologies and execution models, which can be adopted in the context of Lahore.
Scope and duration of Study:
The consultant will remain engaged with LWMC for a period of one month. However, actually
working hours in client country will comprise of one week and the rest of working hours will
constitute of home based assignment. The study will mainly about the review of existing
literature and knowledge to ascertain a feasible WTE option for Lahore and review of
Expression of Interests (EOIs) of interested companies to arrive at the best option for Lahore.
Assignment plan/schedule:
After award of the assignment, the consultant shall be required to spend
at least 3 days at the office of the Client i.e. LWMC. During his / her stay the
consultant shall:
1.
Get hold of secondary data with regards to waste generation,
collection and waste characterization.
2.
Review and examine existing waste collection systems
1.
The consultant shall after staying for 3-5 days will proceed to his or her
country and start work on the assignment.
3.
After 3 weeks the consultant shall submit first study report.
4.
The final study report will be submitted on completion of 4 weeks.
2.
Main Tasks:
1.
Review of existing MSW collection system and waste characterization
reports
Review of the available WTE technologies currently being used
Proposing the best suitable option of WTE technology keeping in view
available quantity, waste characteristics, economic feasibility, social and
environmental acceptance etc.
4.
Estimation regarding capital investment and O & M costs required for
various sizes of plants say between 100 – 500 tons capacity.
5.
Estimation of the net energy output and other byproducts with expected
revenue potential.
6.
Suggesting best suitable procurement and financial model for the
execution of WTE project.
7.
Shortlisting and review of the potential companies from the submitted
EOI.
8.
Preparation of bidding documents including RFP, technical specifications
etc
9.
Preparation of technical feasibility suitable options
10.
Review and validation of the shortlisted companies
11.
Review and evaluation of the technical as well as financial bids
2.
3.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The Consultant will be responsible to directly report to the Management Director (MD) LWMC.
The major deliverables will comprise of reports, meetings, presentations etc. The repots will be
finalized subject to the approval of LWMC management.
Schedule of reporting:
Sr. #
Activity
Time line
Submission of Draft inception report
03-4 days after the contract
award.
2.
Submission and approval of final draft inception
report
03 days
3.
Visit LWMC and hold discussion with different
stakeholders
03 days
Submission of interim Report
3rd week after the award of
contract
Visit LWMC and present the first draft of report
03 days
Final Report
4th week after the award of
contract
1.
4.
5.
6.
Requisite Experience and Qualification:
The Consultant should have a relevant experience in waste management sector with specific
hands on experience of different WTE intervention. The candidate should have relevant
experience (minimum 5 years) in SWM related activities and proven experience of data
collection and generation of quality reports. The consultant must have 16 years of Education
with the basic degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences from a reputable
foreign University. The preference will be given to candidates having international experience of
WTE projects.
Tentative Cost: US $............(Lump sum).without taxes, excluding air travel boarding lodging
and transport for travelling to Pakistan will be provided by client.
Also indicate the Man hours Expenditure.