Classic Limitations of

Tendering NRW Projects?

Arjun Thapan
WaterLoss 2012
Manila, Philippines

4 Ways of Skinning the Cat

The First Way
Design and Build Contract

Single Firm undertakes a turnkey job for designing and

building an NRW Reduction Project to commissioning
Consulting Services
Supply Services
Construction

4 Ways of Skinning the Cat

The Second Way
Technical Assistance Loan

Typically between $2-10 million

Full project feasibility established
Detailed designs and implementing arrangements
finalized

Bid documents prepared

4 Ways of Skinning the Cat

The Third Way
Multi-tranche Financing Facility

NRW reduction projects prepared as you go

Design only, or Design and Build options open to the
client (the Borrower)

Client can have sequential or parallel NRW reduction

projects prepared and implemented based on how the
Partial Financing Requests are crafted

4 Ways of Skinning the Cat

The Fourth Way
Standard NRW Reduction Project

Firm provides consulting services for pre-feasibility

studies (financed by project preparatory technical
assistance)

Client hires same (or different) firm to do detailed

design, bid documentation, and project management
tasks once loan financing is secured

Separation Vs Continuity
If Continuity for downstream work is essential, then
Initial RFP will specifically say so
Factors used in selection of consultant will take likelihood
of continuation into account
Technical approach, Experience acquired, and continued
Professional Liability will be key in determining rationale
for continuing with the same consultant