📋 Tender Overview
Project ID: P175308
Region: Europe and central asia
Commitment Amount: Us$ 118.61 million
Total Project Cost: Us$ 121.07 million
This Project of €100 million will substantively intervene in ~7026of the highest risk schools. This includes development of technical documentation, execution of civil works and outfitting the schools with modern furnishing, digital requirements, renewable energy and energy efficient systems and bringing the schools up to appropriatesafety, sanitary and hygiene standards. These schools will provide a demonstration of the process to intervene in high-risk schools and options for the seismic strengthening (retrofit/refurbishment versus demolish/ rebuild) that can guide further investments in the educational sector and other public infrastructure in Romania. 45.Project financing will cover necessary analytical studies, design, civil works and furnishings for the participating schools to ensure their:a)Safety and resilience: Earthquake resistance, reduction in extreme heat and cold impacts (which are expected to increase with climate change) on learning through adequate heating and cooling systems, appropriate air ventilation, adherence with fire safety norms (including monitoring and warning, fire suppression systems and adequate building egress), storm resistance, and ensuring that schools and predominant school routes are not under risk from flood and landslide –all considering current and future climates. Safety measures will also consider the enhanced ability for physical distancing, appropriate handwashing and sanitation facilities and appropriate indoor bathrooms which is urgently needed to ensure safety in the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies. The sanitation facilities will be provided in the short-term through temporary container facilities and in the long-term through renovated and/or reconstructed schools. Safer and resilient schools can be designated as evacuation and emergency shelters in emergencies. b)Inclusiveness: Designs will include access for students with disabilities, such as ramps and disability friendly bathrooms, access to appropriate bathrooms for both genders, consideration of facilities for teachers, administrative staff and students returning to work after maternity leave, and other aspects. The design will support increased participation of poor and marginalized students through provision of hot meals through cafeterias, access to childcare and lactation rooms to boost female Roma student enrolment/re-enrolment. Moreover, design elements (such as breakout spaces, access to digital learning, etc.) will aim to reduce absenteeism and drop-out of key student demographics, such as boys. Safer space design will also include features that promote a positive school climate that fosters learning.
