Deadline: 26-Nov-21
UN-Habitat Lebanon is launching a CFP to seek partnership in the rehabilitation and reactivation of several public spaces located in blast affected areas within Beirut municipality, namely in Mar Mekhayel and Sioufi sub-neighbourhoods with the aim to revive social atmosphere in public spaces affected by the explosion.
The purpose of the Call for Proposal (CFP) is to solicit interest from existing or prospective implementing partners that wish to contribute to a UN-Habitat project and its activities, and contribute complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment) to achieving common objectives as outlined and subsequently agreed in an Agreement of Cooperation.
The impact of the explosion adds to the already critical economic and financial situation in the country due to the longstanding political divide and to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The explosion had also a significant impact on numerous public spaces in the affected neighbourhoods, rendering them inactive, deserted, and inaccessible. In addition to the damages in thousands residential buildings, sever damages occurred in public facilities such as gardens, urban pockets, sports facilities… and public buildings such as schools, hospitals, health centres, public and private administration, etc.
Key project information
Support the rehabilitation and reactivation of public spaces in areas impacted by the Beirut port explosion, with focus on bringing back social interaction and cohesion to the targeted spaces.
- Location: Mar Mikhael and Sioufi, Beirut, Lebanon
- Anticipated start date: 1 December 2021
- Estimated duration of project in calendar months: 1 December 2021 – 28 February 2022 (3 months)
- Maximum proposed value in US$: 90,000
- Lead organization unit: UN-Habitat Lebanon Country Programme.
The outcome of the project: Improving and re-activating public spaces and urban garden(s) in Mar Mikhael and Sioufi through enhancing the amenity, connectivity, accessibility, inclusivity, cleanliness, vitality, and safety conditions of community users.
The project aims to rehabilitate and reactivate two public spaces: Laziza Park and William Hawi public garden located in Sioufi area. While the two plots are located close-by (distance between them 280m), yet they serve different communities and population groups. The two spaces are connected through narrow alleyways on which old substandard houses are built on both sides. The targeted area is largely used by pedestrians passing by as it connects through the alleyways, the upper side of Mar Mekhayel with Geatewi main road.
Main Activities and Outputs
The Implementing Partner will have to accomplish 3 key interventions as follows:
- Rehabilitation and activation of William Hawi Public Garden (Sioufi) – budget: US$ 20,000
- The space is owned by the Municipality of Beirut (MoB) and has been closed for two years since the October 2019 civil uprising. The garden is located amidst a highly populated community connecting Mar Mikhael, Sioufi and Geatewi sub-neighbourhoods. The area involves a high percentage of migrant workers who share apartments in substandard buildings located in narrow alleyways.
- Rehabilitation and activation of an urban garden “Laziza Park” – budget: US$ 15,000
- This space which is located next to Laziza stairs in Mar Mikhael is being utilized by several organizations prior and after the blast to implement interactive activities with the surrounding communities.
- Installation of a solar energy system to provide power to public spaces including streetlights – Budget: US$ 55,000
- The implementing partner will have to design, install and commission an on-grid and off-grid photovoltaic system to:
- Generate sufficient power supply to illuminate both spaces and the streets/alleyways connecting them.
- Provide sufficient power to a local NGO and/or social service provider in the area.
- The implementing partner will have to design, install and commission an on-grid and off-grid photovoltaic system to:
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal Status
- Certificate of registration/incorporation i.e.
- Proof of registration in Country of Origin.
- Proof of registration of Country of operation
- Proof of country operational presence
- Organization profile and details
- Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:
- Organization’s vision, mission and objectives
- Management structure
- Members of the Governing Board and their Designations duly certified by the Corporate Secretary, or its equivalent document
- Proof of membership to professional associations if any.
- Clear organization profile and structure of the organization indicating:
- Financial Capacity
- Audited company financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) and auditors report for the last two years
- Exclusive bank account
- Is the organization willing and able to have a separate bank account for the funds provided by UN-Habitat?
- Integrity and Governance
- The organization should complete and submit a signed Partner Declaration Form
- Provide the profiles of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Head of the Organization and Chief of Finance
For more information, visit https://unhabitat.org/calls/rehabilitation-and-reactivation-of-public-spaces-affected-by-the-beirut-port-explosion