Clerk of Works Competitive Tender Procurement of Clerk of Works to oversee the construction of a double Larinier fish pass on Ballsgate weir, Aymestrey, Herefordshire. Location: NGR SO417660, Post code HR6 9UT Introduction During June, July and August 2019 the Wye and Usk Foundation will be construction a double lorinier fish pass on Ballsgate weir as part of the ERDF funded DNMP project. The weir is owned by the Environment Agency. The work will be undertaken by Wye and Usk Foundation staff run by a CDM and NEBOSH trained Head of Operations, overseen by a Clerk of Works. The fish pass has been designed by Fishtek consulting (Annex 1). The landowners have consented to access and a work compound being established Relevant consents have been secured by EA which are provisional to the appointment of a Clerk of Works to oversee the construction. The working timeline for the works is: Milestone Date Appointment of a Clerk of Works and Coffer dam contractors 14th May Secure all consents 10th June Finalise method statement 16th June Establishment of site compound 1st July Install coffer dam and dry site 5th July Start construction of fish pass structure 8th July Completion of fish pass structure 9th August Installation of Larinier 16th August Completion of installation of rip rap 23rd August Completion of smolt notch 28th August Remove all materials from site and restore to previous state 4th September Open fish pass 15th September Tasks we are seeking to procure: We are seeking an appropriately qualified Clerk of works to: Meet and advise WUF staff and EA on site before construction starts (1 day) Ensure that the Contractors existing method statement and management plans (Annex 2) are fit for purpose, adhere to best practice, and advise on modifications should they be required (1-2 days). Liaise with the Contractor’s supervisory personnel to ensure a full, current and accurate understanding of the delivery programme, and construction method/activities in progress. Carry out regular site visits to: Ensure that materials, construction standards and site practices are satisfactory Prepare Health and Safety reports where required Record and report outcomes of visits to the Client (Estimated at 12 visits over the 8 week construction process.) Continuously monitor work on site in accordance with the Contractors Method Statements and the Construction Health and Safety Plan, and endeavour to ensure the safety of all persons affected by the works. Promptly report breaches to contractors and consultants in written form Agree joint quality control procedures with the contractor in accordance with Client’s Requirements and audit such procedures and records to ensure that quality control inspections are effective and efficient Maintain a critical but constructive relationship with the contractor’s supervisory staff Carry out duties to meet Health and Safety regulations, including CDM regulations on site and to monitor and instruct contractors/constructors on HS&E Practices During site visits monitor work on site in accordance with the Contractors Method Statements and the Construction Health and Safety Plan, and endeavour to ensure the safety of all persons affected by the works. Promptly report breaches to contractor(s) and Client in written form Monitoring construction progress and quality of work Liaise with visiting inspectors (e.g. Environment Agency staff, etc) Inspect finished work, prepare schedules of snagging and defects, and supervise remedial works. Tendering process Opens: 15th April 2019 Closes: 5th May 2019 Requirements for tender: - Confirmation of capability - Confirmation of availability - Cost based on 15 day’s work plus a day rate for any over run. Tenders to be sent to Simon Evans by email. Supporting Documents Annex 1a Site Plan Annex 1b Site Plan Annex 1c Site Plan Annex 2 Draft Method Statement Ballsgate Fishpass