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Background
The Government of Jordan embarked upon a privatization program, the goal
being to orient Jordan's economy more towards the private sector and best
present Jordan to the international financial community.
The specific objective of the program includes increasing the efficiency
of enterprises, consolidating public finances, and attracting private
investment into the economy and deepening the financial markets.
As part of the privatization process promoted by the Government of Jordan,
the Ministry of water and Irrigation has produced a number of key policy
documents. These documents amongst other form a framework within which
integrated water and wastewater services shall be provided within the
country. Key issues within the Water Utility Policy relate to Private
Sector Participation and water Pricing and Cost Recovery.
As part of the above policy Water Authority of Jordan has been considering
options for enhancing the Private Sector Participation in water and
wastewater services in the Middle Governorates of Amman, Balqa and Madaba.
Particulars of the project:
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The assets will remain under ownership of WAJ.
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The prices and water tariffs will remain as set by WAJ.
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The duration of the contract is 7 years.
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The Government will decide the status of the contract.
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Water Resources Monitoring within WAJ
Objectives:
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Reducing the unaccounted
for water, by improving the administrative system.
· Improving
the quality of services offered to the citizens.
· Attracting
investments and availing funds to recondition and
· Rehabilitate
the networks.
· Improving
the water quality and water treatment.
· Training
the personnel to increase efficiency.
The works, which will be assigned:
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Operating and maintaining the water networks including pumping,
treating of water and making sure it complies with Jordanian water
standards.
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Operating and maintaining the swear system by transporting the
wastewater treatment plants
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Conducting regular maintenance procedures.
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Rehabilitation of certain facilities and networks connected to the
houses as per tender documents.
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Reading the meters and issuing the invoices in the name of WAJ and
collecting the money due and depositing this money in special bank
accounts.
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Cooperation with WAJ by giving the technical advises to execute the
investment program to rehabilitates the water networks.
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Training the employees of WAJ.
Financial terms:
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An amount to be determined will be paid over the contract period; 7
years.
Performance Standards and indicators:
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Setting forth a program to control a water quality.
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Setting forth a plan for contingencies.
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Setting forth for operation and maintenance procedures.
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Setting forth a plan for reduction in the energy costs.
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Making sure the water of the equality to conform to the Jordanian
Standards.
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Establishing a system for computerizing or information.
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Establishing a plan for training of employees.
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Establishing preventive maintenance procedures.
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Reducing the amounts of unaccounted of water.
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Improving the distribution of water in the networks.
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Reducing the time needed for maintenance.
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Improving the distribution of invoices to the subscriber.
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Improving the collection procedures.
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