Terms of Reference (ToR)
Construction/setting up of a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and larvae nursery greenhouse at Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union Ltd (MCCCU) for the Waste for Cash Eco Project (WACEP) Project which is a partnership between MCCCU, We Effect, and ICIPE
Waste for Cash Eco Project (WACEP)
Waste for Cash Eco Project (WACEP) is a 4-year project implemented by We Effect, Meru Central Coffee Cooperative Union (MCCCU), and International Centre for Insect Physiology and Entomology (ICIPE) with funding from the Swedish Postcode Lottery. The project aims to contribute to a solution that transforms waste into environmentally friendly products, while simultaneously supporting marginalized groups, especially women trading at the designated markets (Gakoromone, Nkubu, and Githongo), to lift themselves out of poverty by creating the first waste cooperatives led by women and youth in Kenya. The market traders mainly women will be mobilized into cooperatives which will oversee waste management and management of the BSF organic waste decomposition plant. These cooperatives will manage food waste using groundbreaking technology that utilizes larvae from the Black Soldier Fly (BSF).
The project is designed to contribute to improved environmental health and improved livelihoods for women and youth through innovative waste management in Meru County, Kenya.
This project has the following two outcomes and related which are;
- Outcome 1: Improved environmental health through innovative solid waste collection, recycling and composting technologies in Meru County.
- Outcome 2: Improved livelihoods for women and youth that are traders or garbage collectors and their families in three selected agricultural markets in Meru County.
The project aims to create a new source of income for the approximately over 300 women members of the waste cooperatives, a cleaner and healthier working environment and access to organically produced chicken feeds and animal feeds.
Expected outputs
The following are the expected key outputs of the successful bidder:
- Develop appropriate designs as is agreed for the two structures (greenhouses) using high-quality materials (metallic frames and quality canvas).
- A 10 by 15 meters green house to house (trough design) including a concrete base and the canvas wallings where the organic waste will be decomposed by BSF larvae as guided by experts from ICIPE accompanying the project implementation.
- A 5 by 10 meters greenhouse nursery with cubicles of 90cm by 90cm for hatching of larvae eggs as guided by experts from ICIPE accompanying the project implementation.
- An ablution block including toilets specifically pit latrine (one for male and one females) and a bathroom (shower room) for male and for females. Each side will be fitted with hand washing basins and bathrooms equipped with shower heads. The toilets need to have a concrete slab at the top or a raised tower where a 1000L water tank can be placed
- An office on the side including three adjacent rooms, one serving as a store, the other one as an office and a changing room.
- A concrete slab of approximately 8M by 8M with the walls built halfway all round leaving an opening for entry (about 7 courses) where waste sorting will take place
- The structures will require to be fitted with appropriate electrical installations to ensure ample lighting and supply of power as may be required
Application of Bid /Quotation
Interested and qualified Companies/institutions are encouraged to apply for this works by providing the following
- Background information about your company and your understanding of the BSF technology
- Proposed design and considerations to make in setting up
- How you plan to put up the greenhouses, including the materials you will use, their quality and timeframe.
- Financial proposal as guided above including all aspects such as operations, technical, labour, materials etc.
- An appendix of previous work done in relation to BSF technology and provide at least two references.
Notes:
- The targeted area has red soil and was previously a coffee plantation where coffee was uprooted recently.
- The area is within the outskirts of Meru town, not more than 20 KMs from the town.
- MCCCU will help in logistics of storage of few items / materials/ tools required at the site. MCCU will also ensure connection to power to the site to ensure electrical equipment can function
- MCCCU will support in linking you with any authorities that you may require some approvals from including EIA. However, in your proposal state your approach towards ensuring compliance to NEMA requirements.
The Bids/quotations shall be submitted to; Kennedy Simiyu via the following email: kennedy.simiyu@weeffect.org ; and Eric Munene via the following email; ericmunene55@gmail.com and MUST be received by close of business on 23rd September 2024 at 9.00 am EAT.
The successful bidder will be identified and contacted in the week of October 2024 so that next steps can be undertaken.
See ToR for full details