1.1  School Heating Rehabilitation

Within the framework of UHP and on behalf of the government the Fund shall finance investments on a grant basis for installation and rehabilitation of gas-based local heating systems and whetherization works (with costs not exceeding 10 percent of total investment costs) for schools.

Under this component all urban schools outside Yerevan will be eligible for financing, provided their technical condition is satisfactory, including availability of gas,  water and electricity supply in the area, and have suitable engineering design.

The schools shall be selected based on the cost-effectiveness of the investment per student as well as poverty, climatic and geographical priorities. If funds remain after financing of investments in all eligible urban schools, the additional funds shall be provided to schools in Yerevan.

• Location. Under this criterion the priority shall be given to the schools located in poor and/or severe climatic locations;
• Technical conditions.  Under this criterion the school buildings with less than 2nd category emergency shall be selected;
• Gas supply system availability. Availability of a functioning gas pipeline within 150m proximity.

The schools that meet the qualification criteria shall be selected based on the cost-effectiveness of the investment per student.

Upon completion of the preliminary evaluation, the list of schools shall be submitted to the BOT. Upon approval, a Mutual Commitment Agreement attached as Annex 11 hereto shall be signed between the schools and the Fund which sets forth the responsibilities of the parties hereof.

Procurement under this component shall be carried out in accordance with the World Bank’s "Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits" and "Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers", both dated May 2004, and the provisions of the DCA. The terms of bidding shall be determined based on the type and the estimated price of the contract and indicated in the Procurement Plan, agreed upon with the WB and approved by the BOT.  

Contractors that will perform the heating system rehabilitation of schools shall be selected by the Fund based on bidding. Scope of contract will include engineering design and drawings, supply and installation of required equipment, commissioning of heating system. 

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