Request for Expressions of Interest for Enhancement of Legal and Regulatory Framework Study

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES PROJECT IDA
CREDIT No. 3835-UG,
PROJECT JJD No. P079925

Request for Expressions of Interest for Enhancement of Legal and Regulatory Framework Study.

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This request for Expressions of Interest is following the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the Development Business, issue no.619 of 30th November 2003 and updated in dgMarket on 21st February 2005.

The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank towards the cost of Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP) and intends to apply a portion of this Credit to eligible payments under Contracts for Consulting Services for Enhancement of Legal and Regulatory Framework Study.

The assignment will focus on the following:

• Reviewing the Mining Act 2003 and all other regulations and notices which affect mining in Uganda and make specific proposals for improvements/amendments related to the various scales and types of mining activities;
• Conduct the consultative process;
• Reviewing relevant aspects of cross-sectoral laws affecting the mining sector including Land Act, National Environment Management Act, Water Act, Effluent Discharge Regulation, Investment Act, Finance Act, Uganda Wildlife Statute, Forestry Act, Labour Act, Public Health Act and others;
• Enhancing technical regulations and standards applicable to the mineral sector including mine closure, safe distances from blasting, construction of explosives magazines, storage of explosives and safety standards in mining operations;
• Drafting new, transparent, clear and concise guidelines and procedures to implement the regulatory framework;
• Preparing draft Model Mineral Agreements that may be applicable as provided under the law. Such agreements should reflect the expected mix of mines to be developed in Uganda;
• Evaluating of the training requirements for Department of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM)/ Mines Division staff in order to ensure adequate implementation and compliance of the legal and regulatory framework. Part of the training will be provided with on-the job training during the consultancy but will also comprise the participation to workshops and short courses in Uganda and abroad;
• In addition to the field training, the Consultant shall be respon¬sible for the Design and preparation of the training program and the budget to assist PCU implement a training programme for DGSM staff.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and its implementing agency, the Department of Geological Survey (DGSM) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (company profiles, brochures, description of similar assignments experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, legal status, power of attorney to be representative of the firm etc). Consultants may associate or opt for joint ventures to enhance their qualifications.

The Consulting Services will be procured in accordance with the Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers January 1997 (Revised September 1997, January 1999, and May 2002).

This is not a request for Proposals. After evaluation of the Expressions of Interest, a shortlist will be prepared and the short listed consultants will be invited to submit proposals through Requests For Proposals (RFPs) with a letter of invitation including specific terms of Reference.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 8.00 Hours to 17.00 Hours Monday to Friday.

Expressions of Interest in writing must be delivered to the address below by 5.00 p.m. on the 24th February 2009, clearly marked "EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK STUDY ".

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
P. O Box 7270, KAMPALA

For the attention of: Project Coordinator
Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources
Department of Geological Survey and Mines
Plot 21 - 29 Johnstone Road
P. O Box 9
ENTEBBE, UGANDA

Telephone: 256-414-323355/320656/320559

Facsimile number: 256 (0)414 320364

E-mail minerals @ infocom.co.ug

Expressions of interest received late will not be considered for short listing.