This study is to assess the feasibility and viability of a combined FSTP and MRF compound serving the Shumilpara community situated on NCC land at Jalkuri, Narayanganj district. Acknowledging that one of the most common reasons globally why FSTP and MRF projects fail is that insufficient attention is given during the feasibility phase to establishing whether a project will be financially viable, i.e., can operational and maintenance costs can be covered (through a combination of user fees and third-party support), this feasibility study will focus heavily on the economics of the project.
Specific objectives are as follows:
- To determine the footprint of the combined FSTP and MRF compound and establish whether sufficient and suitable land is available at Jalkuri.
- To estimate the capital and operating costs7 of the combined FSTP and MRF unit.
- To establish how solid waste and faecal sludge can be collected and transported from Shumilpara to the FSTP / MRF compound.
- To establish whether a financially viable and sustainable cost model exists to meet the operational and maintenance costs of providing the solid waste management and faecal sludge management services associated with this project.
- Recommend the most appropriate institutional arrangements between the Shumilpara community, the BDRCS, and NCC and the private sector for managing the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the project.
- Identify opportunities for resource recovery and uses of final products from the FSTP and MRF.
- Conduct an outline Environmental and Social Feasibility study in compliance with government regulations.
- To identify any significant blockers that could preventing the successful delivery of the project.
Note that the technical design of the FSTP and MRF itself is outside of scope of this feasibility study, and the consultant is not being asked to design the FSTP or MRF. It is sufficient for this feasibility study to generate a simple process block diagram (PBD) and high-level general arrangement (GA).
How to apply
Application process can be found at Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)