Installation of Sky Hydrant Filter Gem Style

CARE Overview

CARE has been operating in Lebanon since 2006 and began responding to the Syrian crisis in late 2012. CARE’s mission is centered on putting people first by implementing innovative and effective programming in the areas it serves. Currently, CARE operates in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Akkar, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, and the Beqaa Valley. Our programs cover both emergency and development sectors, including livelihood, food security, protection, gender, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. We target the most vulnerable populations, including both host communities and refugees. Over the past seven years, CARE has supported over half a million beneficiaries.
Looking forward, CARE Lebanon’s program strategy will focus on strengthening and expanding emergency response capacity, providing essential services, and pursuing development projects in food security, livelihood support, WASH, Shelter, gender, and protection. We aim to maintain our presence in all areas of Lebanon. CARE Lebanon has grown rapidly, with over 15 local and international partner organizations. About 95% of our team is composed of national staff.

Scope of work:
The selected Vendor will be responsible for the supply and installation of Sky Hydrant filters, along with all necessary accessories and fittings. The specific requirements include:
 

1) Installation of Sky Hydrant Filters
The vendor will be responsible for providing Sky Hydrant Gem filters in the field as well as the complete installation of filter before handing it over to CARE.
 

2) Water Testing
The contractor will be responsible for conducting water testing for the source before and after installation to clarify all necessary parameters for drinking water: microbiological, chemical and physical.

3) Water Storage Tanks
Provide a three-layer water tank with a 2000-liter capacity for the storage tank, including all necessary accessories like water pipes, valves and tank overflow.
Provide a three-layer water tank with a 1000-liter capacity for the drinking water tank, including all necessary accessories like water pipes, valves and tank overflow.

4) Stand Installation
Install a steel stand 2*1.5*1.5 to elevate the filters to 2 meters in height for the storage tank and 1 meter for the drinking water tank 1*1.2*1.2. The steel must be painted with epoxy with concrete slabs for the two stands footing with 10 cm thickness.

5) Connections and Fittings HDPE
The vendor will be responsible for all connections between the water source and the filters, all the way to the drinking water point. This includes all fittings and hoses. The pipe is HDPE as per the engineer’s recommendation.

6) Pump and Safety Features
Provide and install an Italian 0.5-horsepower pump to fill the storage tank, housed in a steel box painted with epoxy inside and outside for safety 2mm thickness and base using to fit in concrete layer.
Provide an electrical board for the pump and all necessary electrical connections, in accordance with specifications provided by the engineer (using Lebanon Cables brand).

7) Control Valves
Install three control valves: one before and one after the filter, and one for the backwash water pipe.

8) Safety Cabinet
Provide a steel cabinet for the safe housing of the filter painted with epoxy from two sides and fixed with concrete layer.

9) Capacity Building
Conduct a capacity-building session for the community on proper use and cleaning of the filter system.

10) Visibility
Prepare a signboard measuring 1.2x1.2 meter with the CARE logo and the French MoFA logo after coordinating with CARE communication team

Location: 
Mount Lebanon, Beirut and Beqaa