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 Southern Governorates of Karak, Ma'an and Tafila.

Particulars of the project:

· The assets will remain under ownership of WAJ.
· The prices and water tariffs will remain as set by WAJ.
· The duration of the contract is 7 years.

Objectives:

· Reducing the unaccounted for water, by improving the administrative system.
· Improving the quality of services offered to the citizens.
· Attracting investments
· Improving the water quality and water treatment.
· Training the personnel to increase efficiency.

The works, which will be assigned:

· Operating and maintaining the water networks including pumping, treating of water and making sure it complies with Jordanian water standards.
· Operating and maintaining the swear system by transporting the wastewater treatment plants
· Conducting regular maintenance procedures.
· Rehabilitation of certain facilities and networks connected to the houses as per tender documents.
· 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.
· Cooperation with WAJ by giving the technical advises to execute the investment program to rehabilitates the water networks.
· Training the employees of WAJ.
 

Financial terms:·

An amount to be determined will be paid over the contract period; 7 years.
Performance Standards and indicators:

· Making sure the water of the equality to conform to the Jordanian Standards.
· Setting forth a program to control a water quality.
· Setting forth a plan for contingencies.
· Setting forth for operation and maintenance procedures.
· Setting forth a plan for reduction in the energy costs.
· Establishing a system for computerizing or information.
· Establishing a plan for training of employees.
· Establishing preventive maintenance procedures.
· Reducing the amounts of unaccounted of water.
· Improving the distribution of water in the networks.
· Reducing the time needed for maintenance.
· Improving the distribution of invoices to the subscriber.
· Improving the collection procedures.