REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES
\n\nArab Republic of Egypt
\n\nGREATER CAIRO AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE “GCCC” PROJECT - PROJECT (P172548)
\n\nEngineering Consultant firm, to prepare the detailed design, engineering package for Ameriyah depot administrative buildings rehabilitation and full site supervision for the depot retrofitting — Issued in Two Separate Contracts —
\n\nReference No. (as per Procurement Plan): EG-EEAA-544823-CS-QCBS
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I. Background
\n\nAs part of the “Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS): Egypt Vision 2030” the country committed to halving its fine particulate matter (PM10) air pollution by 2030. Significant improvements have been made towards that goal in recent years. In fact, Cairo’s PM10 concentration fell by about 25 percent over the past decade. Despite these improvements, the city’s pollution levels are still several times the WHO recommended concentrations and higher than national guidelines taking as these high levels are taking their toll on the health and quality of life of the population, in particular poor people.
\n\nIn response to this situation, the approved World Bank-financed Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project aims at reducing air emissions from critical sectors and increase resilience to air pollution in Greater Cairo. The Project aims more specifically at reducing air emissions which is a key step toward the reduction of pollution concentrations and improvement of air quality. The Project will focus on the two main sources of air pollution: open burning of solid waste and vehicle emissions and will geographically cover Greater Cairo (i.e., Cairo, Giza and Qalyoubia Governorates --GC); and will include four main components aiming at: (i) enhancing the air quality decision support system in Egypt; (ii) improving Solid Waste Management services; (iii) reducing air and climate pollutants from vehicle emissions; and (iv) furthering stakeholder engagement, awareness and communication.
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Component 3 Vehicle Emission Reduction
\n\nUnder this component, the Project will support activities aimed at reducing vehicle emissions from the public transport sector. 100 electric buses and the equipment required to operate and maintain these buses are procured. To integrate the electric buses, the project will retrofit existing bus depots with charging stations, upgraded power supply, and safety equipment. The activities will support the Cairo Transport Authority (CTA), which will operate the electric buses. The Project will upgrade facilities at CTA, including the retrofitting of existing bus depots with electric charging stations, power supply and related safety equipment; training CTA staff such as bus drivers and mechanics on operating and maintaining the new e-equipment. The Ministry of Environment, through the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), is the project’s borrower, while CTA is the beneficiary responsible for implementation. By investing in e-bus technology, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening operational capacity, this component plays a key role in Egypt’s green transport transition, reducing emissions and setting a model for future urban mobility.
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II. Assignment Description
\n\nThe Depot retrofitting tender is issued with all depot drawings and details that will be made available in the RFP that will be sent only to the shortlisted firms. The requested services covered by these terms of reference are to support the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) and the Technical Implementation Units (TIUs) of “Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change “GCCC” Project” in the implementation of the following two contracts services:
\n\nContract 1: Detailed Design and Engineering Package for the Administrative Buildings Rehabilitation (Lump-Sum): Preparation of detailed design and engineering package for the rehabilitation of Ameriyah depot administrative buildings, including drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and tender documents.
\n\nExpected Duration: approximately 55 working days. The assignment covers all engineering disciplines required for the rehabilitation of the administrative buildings, including architectural, structural, MEP, Telecom/LC systems, EHS, and social considerations, and concludes with a full set of tender-ready documents.
\n\nContract 2: Design Review of Depot Retrofitting and Full Site Supervision (Time-Based): Full site supervision of depot retrofitting works and administrative building rehabilitation, including contract administration, quality control, environmental and social monitoring, and design review of depot-related works.
\n\nThis contract comprises three tasks: Task 1 — Design Review (3 weeks): multi-discipline review and verification of the completed depot retrofitting design; Task 2 — Full Site Supervision (14 months): comprehensive on-site supervision of all depot retrofitting and administrative buildings rehabilitation works; Task 3 — Bid Evaluation Support (2 weeks = 10 working days): technical support to the Client during evaluation of admin buildings works bids.
\n\nTotal Expected Duration: approximately 15 months and 1 week
\n\nIII. Packaging and Evaluation of Contracts
\n\nThe assignment is divided into two (2) separate contracts. The Client intends to apply a split award approach, whereby:
\n\nConsultants expressing interest in both contracts shall clearly indicate their interest and demonstrate relevant qualifications for each contract separately.
\n\nInterested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services for the specific contract(s) they are applying for.
\n\nIV. Qualification Requirements
\n\nThe Ministry of Environment now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
\n\nInterested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services, including:
\n\nThe shortlisting criteria is:
\n\nContract 1:
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\n\n\t\t\t General experience of the firm in engineering consultancy, particularly in the preparation of detailed engineering designs for rehabilitation of administrative buildings and/or transport infrastructure such as bus depots or parking facilities (minimum of 5 similar completed projects). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t The Consultancy firm is expected to have a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in preparation of detailed technical and engineering designs. Similar projects should involve the rehabilitation of multi-story buildings and/or transport infrastructure. Experience with World Bank-financed projects is an advantage. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key staff are expected to have extensive experience in managing similar engineering design projects, covering architectural, structural, MEP, Telecom/LC, and EHS disciplines. The team should include specialists in design, cost estimation, environmental and social safeguards, and Telecom/LC systems, with demonstrated experience in at least 3 similar projects each. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Minimum % for qualification: 75 %
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Contract 2:
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| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t General experience of the firm in engineering consultancy, particularly in site supervision of building rehabilitation and/or transport infrastructure projects such as bus depots, parking facilities, or similar structures (minimum of 5 similar completed projects). Experience with design review and ESHS supervision is an advantage. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Consultancy firm is expected to have a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in full site supervision of construction or rehabilitation projects. Similar projects should involve multi-story administrative buildings and/or transport infrastructure such as bus depots or parking facilities. Experience in ESHS supervision and design review is an advantage. Experience with World Bank-financed projects is preferred. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key staff are expected to have extensive experience in managing and supervising similar construction or rehabilitation projects. The proposed team should include specialists covering civil/structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural, Telecom/LC systems, EHS, and social and gender disciplines, with demonstrated leadership and coordination capabilities. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Minimum % for qualification: 75%
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The Consulting Firm(s) will be selected in accordance with the Request for Proposal with the Quality and Cost -Based Selection - QCBS method" set out in the Procurement Regulations”.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 16:00.
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Expressions of interest must be sent by e-mail not later than May 20th. 2026 at 14:00 (CLT)
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Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change “GCCC” Project
\n\nAttn: Dr. Mohamed Hassan, Project Coordinator and Ms. Heba Elkarkari, Procurement Consultant
\n\nAddress: 15 S El Tawfik Building, El Fustat El Gedida,
\n\nOld Cairo, Cairo - Egypt
\n\nTel: +20 1128333019
\n\nE-mail: mohamed.hassan@gccceg.com
\n\nE-mail: heba.elkarkari@gccceg.com
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference “TOR” including the scope of work and deliverables for the assignment is found below.
\n\nTERMS OF REFERENCE “TOR”
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Engineering Consultant Services for Ameriyah Depot — Issued in Two separate Contracts:
\n\nContract 1: Detailed Design and Engineering Package for the Administrative Buildings Rehabilitation (Lump-Sum)
\n\nContract 2: Design Review of Depot Retrofitting and Full Site Supervision (Time-Based)
\n\nI. Background
\n\n1. As part of the “Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS): Egypt Vision 2030”,[1]http://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/national-documents/sustainable-development-strategy-egypt-vision-2030 the country committed to halving its fine particulate matter (PM10) air pollution by 2030. Significant improvements have been made towards that goal in recent years. In fact, Cairo’s PM10 concentration fell by about 25 percent over the past decade. Despite these improvements, the city’s pollution levels are still several times the WHO recommended concentrations and higher than national guidelines taking as these high levels are taking their toll on the health and quality of life of the population, in particular poor people.
\n\n2. In response to this situation, the approved World Bank-financed Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project aims at reducing air emissions from critical sectors and increase resilience to air pollution in Greater Cairo. The Project aims more specifically at reducing air emissions which is a key step toward the reduction of pollution concentrations and improvement of air quality. The Project will focus on the two main sources of air pollution: open burning of solid waste and vehicle emissions and will geographically cover Greater Cairo (i.e., Cairo, Giza and Qalyoubia Governorates --GC); and will include four main components aiming at: (i) enhancing the air quality decision support system in Egypt; (ii) improving Solid Waste Management services; (iii) reducing air and climate pollutants from vehicle emissions; and (iv) furthering stakeholder engagement, awareness and communication.
\n\n3. The Project is composed of the following components:
\n\nComponent 1: Enhancing the Air Quality Management (AQM) & Response System
\n\nThis component will support the enhancement of the Air Quality Management (AQM) decision support system in GC through a strengthened AQM infrastructure (monitoring and analytical), capacity buildings activities, developing emergency response plans and raising public awareness through information dissemination.
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Component 2: Support the operationalization of SWM Master Plans in GC
\n\nThis component aims to support operationalization of the Governorate SWM master plans, which lay down the full range of necessary actions and investments needed for each governorate to improve solid waste management services in accordance with the specificity of each Governorate. In view of the complexity and magnitude of SWM system in GC, a phased and gradual approach is being proposed to achieve tangible results on the ground. This approach involves providing technical support at the central level such as the Qalyoubia Governorate, the Waste Management Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Local Development on the technical, financial and project development aspects of solid waste management.
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Component 3: Vehicle Emission Reduction
\n\nUnder this component, the Project will support activities aimed at reducing vehicle emissions from public transport sector. Approximately 100 electric buses and the equipment required to operate and maintain these buses will be procured. To integrate the electric buses, the project will retrofit existing bus depots with charging stations, upgraded power supply, and safety equipment. The activities will support the Cairo Transport Authority (CTA), which will operate the electric buses. The Project will upgrade facilities at CTA, including the retrofitting of existing bus depots with electric charging stations, power supply and related safety equipment; training CTA staff such as bus drivers and mechanics on operating and maintaining the new e-equipment. The Ministry of Environment, through the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), is the project’s borrower, while CTA is the beneficiary responsible for implementation. By investing in e-bus technology, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening operational capacity, this component plays a key role in Egypt’s green transport transition, reducing emissions and setting a model for future urban mobility.
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Component 4: Communication & Stakeholders Engagement
\n\nThis component aims at ensuring that all stakeholders, in an inclusive manner, are actively involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of all Project activities and that the Project is implemented following a full consultative participatory approach that is meant to build a constructive relationship between the stakeholders and the Government of Egypt (GoE). The component is complementary to the comprehensive plan for engaging with stakeholders as part of the environmental and social risk management and the Stakeholders Engagement Plan (SEP).
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Component 5: Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
\n\nThis component will support the establishment of Project Coordination Unit (PCU) at the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and four Technical Implementation Units (TIU) for each of first four components.
\n\n1. A Project Coordination Unit (PCU) ensures that the Project is implemented in accordance with the Legal Agreement signed between the GoE and the World Bank, the Project Appraisal Document (PAD), the Project Implementation Manuals (Project Operational Manual, M&E Manual, etc.)
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2. Four Technical Implementation Units (TIUs) oversee the implementation of Components 1, 2, 3 and 4 in co-ordination with other relevant agencies. The PCU is responsible for “Component 5: Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation”.
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To carry out its Project-wide duties, the PCU has the responsibility to prepare the Project's overall Annual Work Plans and Budgets on the basis of plans prepared by each TIU, to manage procurement for the different Project beneficiaries, to coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities with the other executing agencies, to ensure compliance with the Environmental and Social Framework of the World Bank and to provide support to counterpart institutions in the implementation of activities.
\n\nComponent 6: Improved Management of E-Waste and Healthcare Waste for the Reduction of uPOPs Emissions
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II. Objective of the Assignment
\n\nIn the context of the component 3, the Project is seeking the services of a design and supervision engineering firm, referred to thereafter as “the Consultant”, to prepare the detailed engineering design package, including the technical specifications, and the bidding documents for the administrative buildings, and to support the client in technical aspects during the evaluation of the bids. Also, the consultant will fully supervise the entire Ameriyah depot retrofitting works (the depot and the accompanying administrative buildings) to support the Project in delivering the works efficiently.
\n\nThis project is to upgrade the existing administrative buildings (maintaining the current work capacity) to match the state-of-the-art electric bus technologies and represent the ambitious vision of the Egyptian people for a green transition. The consultancy service aims to mitigate risks emerging from separately designing the depot and the administrative buildings, and; comply with rules and regulations applicable to the Government of Egypt investment projects and to the World Bank-financed investment projects, including the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) instruments of the project and Procurement Regulations.
\n\nThe rehabilitation of the administrative buildings will upgrade and modernize existing infrastructure while maintaining the current functional capacity. The number of personnel working in the administrative buildings will remain unchanged, and the existing organizational structure of CTA will be preserved. The project will ensure that the allocation of office space, work areas, and support facilities aligns with current operational needs, without altering the fundamental layout or intended use of the administrative buildings.
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III. Scope of Work
\n\nThe Consultant will undertake the following tasks, and as detailed below:
\n\nContract 1: comprises the following details:
\n\nDeliver a comprehensive engineering design, including detailed specifications, bill of quantities (BOQ), cost estimates and implementation plan & timeline, and prepare the technical specifications and the tender documents for the rehabilitation of the administrative buildings. This will cover replacing old systems of water, wastewater, and electricity connections, both around and within the administrative buildings. The Consultant shall review relevant documents, drawings, and data and consult with the Client and stakeholders to fully understand project requirements, preferences, and budget constraints. The Client will facilitate access to these materials and the project site(s) as needed. The Consultant shall also coordinate with relevant authorities to secure approvals for tie-in connections between the administrative buildings infrastructure and surrounding utility networks. To support the procurement process, CTA will grant access to bidders and the selected vendor during both the tender and implementation phases. Appendix 1 lists available documents—including existing drawings, BOQ, and depot retrofitting designs from the ongoing detailed design study, with confidential access granted to the consultants (bidders), preliminary BOQ for the planned administrative buildings retrofitting. The detailed engineering design for the depot retrofitting works (excluding the administrative buildings) has already been completed under a separate consultancy assignment, and this assignment does not include design responsibilities for the depot. The Consultant’s design responsibilities are limited solely to the rehabilitation of the administrative buildings located within the Ameriya Depot. However, the Consultant shall ensure that the administrative buildings design is functionally and spatially integrated with the existing depot retrofitting design. To facilitate this, relevant depot design documents—including layout plans and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)—are provided in Appendix1.
\n\nThe Consultant shall take into account specific design measures to avoid or minimize the environmental, social and health and safety risks and impacts associated with the administrative buildings rehabilitation activities, in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards[2] and WBG Environmental, Health and Safety General Guidelines[3], as technically and financially feasible. The Consultant will develop a detailed health and safety risk assessment to identify potential hazards and integrate appropriate safety measures, including those for electrical, mechanical, and structural works, into the design.
\n\nThe Consultant will also ensure that the engineering design aligns with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguard Policies, particularly ESS 1 (Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts), ESS2 (Labor and Working Conditions), ESS 3 (Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention), and ESS 4 (Community Health and Safety), ESS 10 (Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure).
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Contract 2: Comprises of 3 tasks.
\n\nTask 1: The Consultant shall conduct a comprehensive review and verification of the depot retrofitting design documents prepared under the separate design consultancy. This design review shall commence immediately upon contract signing and shall run in parallel with the Contract 1 administrative buildings design.
\n\nIf both contracts are awarded to the same firm, this parallel execution expects the Consultant to identify integration requirements between the depot design and the administrative buildings design being developed under Contract 1.
\n\nIf both contracts are awarded to different firms, the Contract 2 Consultant shall incorporate the design review findings with the Contract 1 Consultant, who shall be responsible for ensuring that any depot design modifications arising from the review are properly communicated and integrated.
\n\nThe design review shall cover the following disciplines:
\n\nThe design review shall be substantially complete within the first three (3) weeks of the assignment. All critical findings shall be communicated to the Client within 48 hours of identification. All critical and major findings must be resolved prior to construction commencement. The Contract 2 Consultant shall be responsible for implementing and verifying the corrective actions arising from the design review, coordinating with the original design consultant and the contractor as needed. The Design Review Report and Corrective Action Register shall serve as reference documents throughout the supervision phase.
\n\nTask 2: The Consultant will be responsible for the comprehensive site supervision services during the depot retrofitting and administrative buildings rehabilitation works and equipment installation including e-bus chargers. This includes overseeing the construction activities in both the depot and its accompanying administrative buildings to ensure compliance with the approved design, technical specifications, project schedule, and the implementation of the ESHS requirements. The supervision responsibilities include:
\n\nThe service will involve monitoring the quality of materials and workmanship, ensuring contractor’s adherence to and implementation of Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) requirements, as per the Bank-cleared Checklist Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) coordinating with contractor/s, beneficiary (Cairo Transportation Authority) and the client addressing any issues that arise on-site. Regular progress reports and updates will be provided to the Client, ensuring that the project remains on track and meets all regulatory, environmental, social, and health & safety requirements. Specific requirements for Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) supervision:
\n\nTask 3: The Consultant will provide technical support for the procurement of works contracts, to support the Project in completing the procurement of works tenders efficiently in compliance with the World Bank procurement regulations. The support will include reviewing submitted bids for technical compliance with the issued tender documents and specifications, preparing a technical evaluation report with findings and recommendations, responding to technical queries raised during the evaluation process, and advising the Client on any clarifications or negotiations required with bidders.
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IV. Technical requirements
\n\nFor Contract 1: (under Lump-Sum Contract)
\n\nRegarding the Administrative Building detailed design, the following tasks will be included:
\n\nb. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
\n\nc. Accessibility and Safety Improvements
\n\nd. Energy and Water Efficiency and Sustainability
\n\ne. Landscaping and Site Improvements
\n\nf. Documentation and Compliance
\n\ng. Project Management
\n\nh. Health and Safety in Design
\n\ni. Environmental Health Considerations
\n\nj. Telecom and Light Current (LC) Systems Design
\n\nk. Design Coordination with Depot LC Infrastructure
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Contract 2 technical requirements are defined through the three sub-tasks described in Section III above. Detailed technical specifications for the depot retrofitting are provided in Annex A.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide comprehensive review and site supervision services for the rehabilitation of the administrative buildings and the retrofitting of the bus depot. This includes ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contractual requirements; monitoring construction progress, quality, safety, and adherence to the timeline; and identifying and analyzing risks that may impact project delivery, quality, or budget. The Consultant shall provide regular progress reports and updates to the client, including risk assessments and recommendations to mitigate delays or technical issues, and advise on corrective measures to achieve project objectives. Additionally, the Consultant will facilitate coordination between contractors, the Client, and stakeholders and maintain detailed supervision records, promptly reporting any deviations or challenges.
\n\nThe review shall cover the following disciplines:
\n\nThe Consultant will provide technical support for the procurement of works contracts.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide technical support to the Client during the evaluation of bids received for the works tenders, in compliance with the World Bank’s procurement regulations. This shall include reviewing submitted bids for technical compliance with the issued tender documents and specifications, preparing a technical evaluation report with findings and recommendations, responding to technical queries raised during the evaluation process, and advising the Client on any clarifications or negotiations required with bidders. The Consultant shall also review and assess any alternative technical proposals or value engineering suggestions submitted by bidders.
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V. Expected Deliverables
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\n\nContract 1 Deliverables:
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\n\nThe Consultant shall provide continuous site supervision of all rehabilitation work in the depot (the depot and its accompanying administrative buildings), ensuring adherence to specified work standards and monitoring of work progress (quality control). These supervision services will include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Contract 2 Deliverables:
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VI. Qualifications Required
\n\nThe Consultant (consultancy firm) must have previous experience in at least five (5) similar projects that involved the preparation of detailed technical and engineering designs. Similar projects should involve the rehabilitation of multi-story buildings and/or transport infrastructure such as bus depots, parking facilities, or similar structures. Experience with transport-related facilities and their administrative buildings is preferred but not mandatory. These projects should demonstrate the Consultant's capability in delivering high-quality engineering designs for the rehabilitation or construction of administrative or comparable facilities.
\n\nQualifications are specified per contract. Firms expressing interest in both contracts shall demonstrate compliance with each contract's requirements separately.
\n\nThe consulting team should consist of highly qualified professionals with specific roles and responsibilities. Each team member must possess the following qualifications:
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Contract 1 — Key Expert Qualifications:
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| \n\t\t\t Project Manager/Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing construction/renovation projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience managing at least 3 renovation projects of administrative buildings, including preparation of tender documents and bidding packages. Familiarity with World Bank procurement regulations or equivalent international development bank procedures for the preparation of works contracts is an advantage. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Architect \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Architecture, registered with a recognized architectural body. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of experience in architectural design for office or public buildings. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in at least 3 similar projects. Ability to design functional and sustainable spaces. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Structural Engineer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Structural Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural design for buildings renovation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in assessing structural integrity and providing reinforcement solutions. Involved in at least 3 similar projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Mechanical Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing system design. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in designing efficient mechanical systems for at least 3 projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Electrical Engineer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Electrical Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical system design for buildings. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in designing electrical systems for at least 3 renovation projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Quantity Surveyor \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimation and financial management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Proven ability to prepare BOQs and cost estimates for at least 2 similar projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Environmental, Health and Safety specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Environmental engineering or environmental management, acknowledged professional certification in OHS management (a must) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in conducting environmental and OHS supervision of construction/rehabilitation projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Social and Gender Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A professional with Post Graduate Degree in social development or a related field \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expertise in the fields of disability and accessibility, women safety as well as labor welfare to ensure inclusive design and to ensure that the suggested rehabilitation and upgrade works are full aligning with national codes/ requirement and good international practices. The consultation process should be indicated in the consultant phasing plan. The outcome of the consultations should be integrated withing the design. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Telecom/LC Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Communications Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years of experience in design of low-current/telecom systems for commercial or institutional buildingss. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in at least 2 projects involving integrated LC design (structured cabling + CCTV + fire alarm minimum). Familiarity with TIA/EIA-568, BS/EN 54, ONVIF standards. Demonstrated ability to coordinate LC design with separately-designed buildings systems. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Contract 2 — Key Expert Qualifications:
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| \n\t\t\t Project Manager / Team Leader (Supervision) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 10 years in managing construction/renovation supervision projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 3 supervision projects for administrative buildingss or transport infrastructure. Strong leadership and coordination. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Civil / Infrastructure Engineer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Civil Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years in supervision of civil/structural rehabilitation works. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 3 similar supervision projects. Ability to verify designs and supervise construction quality. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Electrical Engineer (Heavy Current) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Electrical Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years in supervision of electrical systems installation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 3 renovation/construction supervision projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/Plumbing) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Mechanical Engineering. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years in supervision of HVAC and plumbing installation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 3 similar projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Architect (Supervision) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Architecture. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years in supervision of architectural and finishing works. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 3 similar projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Quantity Surveyor \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years in measurement, payment certification, cost management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 2 similar projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t EHS Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Environmental Engineering or Management. Professional OHS certification (required). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years relevant experience. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Environmental and OHS supervision of construction/rehabilitation. WB ESF experience. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Social and Gender Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Post Graduate Degree in social development or related field. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 7 years relevant experience. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Disability/accessibility, women safety, labor welfare, GRM management, ESS2/ESS10 experience. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Telecom/LC Senior Expert (Supervision) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Telecom/Electronics/Communications Eng. RCDD, CCNA or equivalent required. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 10 years in design/supervision of LC/telecom systems for commercial or institutional buildingss. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in at least 3 projects involving integrated low-current systems. The Senior Expert shall demonstrate proven expertise in a minimum of three of the following subsystems: IP-based video surveillance (ONVIF), structured cabling (TIA/EIA-568), fire detection and alarm (BS/EN 54), data communications networking, parking control systems, and security/access control. Demonstrated experience in system integration across multiple LC subsystems and in managing testing and commissioning programs. The combined expertise of the Senior Expert and the LC Expert shall collectively cover all six LC subsystems within the project scope. The Consultant shall demonstrate in the proposal how the two experts' qualifications complement each other to ensure full coverage. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Telecom/LC Expert (Supervision) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/Communications Eng. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 5 years in LC installation supervision or testing and commissioning. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Experience in at least 2 projects involving low-current system installation supervision or testing and commissioning. The LC Expert shall demonstrate proven expertise in a minimum of two of the following subsystems: IP-based video surveillance, structured cabling, fire detection and alarm, data communications networking, parking control systems, and security/access control. Hands-on experience with cable certification equipment and system commissioning procedures is required. The LC Expert's specializations shall complement those of the Senior Expert such that, together, the two experts provide demonstrated coverage of all six LC subsystems. The Consultant shall clearly map each expert's subsystem responsibilities in the proposal staffing plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Project Manager, Civil/Infrastructure Engineer, Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist and the Social and Gender Expert shall be present onsite on a full-time (every working day) basis throughout the entire construction period. Proposals must demonstrate how continuous onsite coverage will be maintained, including explicit provisions for leave replacement arrangements.
\n\nThe consultancy firm must provide references and case studies from previous clients that demonstrate the firm’s competency in completing projects of similar scale, complexity, and purpose. The required full-site supervision entails the continuous presence of the entire mentioned supervision team onsite throughout the entire construction duration. The team shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with designs, specifications, and contractual requirements, monitoring progress, quality, and safety, identifying risks, and providing timely recommendations to mitigate delays or technical issues. Their full-time onsite presence is essential to facilitate effective coordination between contractors, the Client, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring the smooth implementation of the project.
\n\nThe firm should also submit detailed resumes/CVs of the proposed team members, highlighting their specific roles in previous projects and their qualifications relevant to this project. The evaluation and selection of proposals will be based on compliance with the above qualifications, the relevance and quality of past project experience, the overall technical strength and approach presented in the proposal, and the best financial offer.
\n\nThe primary working language for this assignment will be English. All reports, deliverables, and official communications must be submitted in English, unless otherwise agreed. However, interaction with stakeholders may require the use of Arabic. In such cases, the Consultant shall ensure appropriate translation or interpretation services are provided to facilitate effective communication.
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VII. Deliverables and Timeline
\n\nThe following table provides an indicative deliverable timeline; however, the consultant may propose alternatives with justification. The Client may review and negotiate proposals to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
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| \n\t\t\t Total Contract 1 Duration: 55 working days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t D 1: Phasing plan and Inception report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working days after contract signing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 10–12 man-days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t D 2: Preliminary design drawings for all the works mentioned in the scope of work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 Working days after approving the phasing plan and Inception report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 35–45 man-days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t D 3: Health and safety risk assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working days after approval of preliminary design drawings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8–10 man-days \n\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t D4: Tender Documents: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 Working days approving submission of Health and safety risk assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20–25 man-days \n\n\t\t\t
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Contract 2:
\n\nB. Design Review Performance (Contract 2 – Task 1) Duration: three (3) Weeks
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| \n\t\t\t Design Review Report submitted within agreed timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within three (3) weeks of assignment commencement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Critical design findings communicated to client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 48 hours of identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Corrective Action Register established \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 1 week of Design Review Report approval \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t All critical findings resolved prior to construction start \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% clearance required \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Major findings resolved within \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 weeks of identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
C. Site Supervision (Contract 2 – Task 2) Duration: 14 Months (estimated), to be in full alignment with the works at the Ameriyah Depot.
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| \n\t\t\t Monthly progress reports submitted by Day 5 of each month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% on-time submission \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Site inspection frequency by resident engineers \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum daily during active works \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t EHS specialist onsite presence \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 22 working days/month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Social and Gender Expert onsite presence \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 22 working days/month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Corrective Action Register updated \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Weekly minimum \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Non-conformance notices issued to contractor within \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 hours of identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Critical non-conformances escalated to client within \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Same working day \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
D. EHS Performance (Contract 2)
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| \n\t\t\t Toolbox talks conducted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 2 per week \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Monthly EHS inspection reports submitted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% on-time \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Lost Time Injury (LTI) incidents investigated and reported \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 24 hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Near-miss incidents documented and reported \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 24 hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Worker OHS induction completion before site access \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% of workers \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t PPE compliance rate observed during inspections \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum 95% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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E. Social and Grievance Performance (Contract 2)
\n\n| \n\t\t\t KPI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Target \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) log updated \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Weekly minimum \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Grievances acknowledged to complainant \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 5 working days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Grievances resolved and closed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 21 working days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Community consultation sessions conducted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum once per quarter \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t ESS2 labor welfare monitoring reports submitted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monthly \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Gender and accessibility compliance checks documented \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monthly \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
F. Reporting and Communication (Contract 2)
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| \n\t\t\t Monthly progress meetings attended by Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% attendance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Meeting minutes submitted to client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 5 working days of each meeting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Response to client technical queries \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 3 working days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t As-built drawings reviewed and approved \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 10 working days of contractor submission \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t O&M manuals reviewed and approved \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Prior to practical completion \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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G. Bid Evaluation (Contract 2 – Task 3) Duration 10 working days
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Bid Evaluation Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 10 working days from bid submission deadline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 8–10 man-days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Total Contract 2 duration: 15 months 1 week
\n\nMonitoring and Consequences:
\n\nThe Client will assess KPI compliance of the consultant on a monthly basis. The following escalation approach will apply:
\n\nThe Consultant shall include a KPI Compliance Summary as a standing section in each monthly progress report, self-reporting against all applicable indicators and providing explanations for any targets not met.
\n\nReporting Lines:
\n\nThe consultants will report to the GCCC Component 3, TIU head and the CTA project manager.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
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Name of the Project: THE AFRICA THINK-TANK-PLATFORM (ATTP) PROJECT
\n\nGrant No: P180117
\n\nAssignment Title: Selection of a Consulting Firm to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
\n\nProcurement Ref: ET-AUC- 494958-CS-QCBS
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The Africa Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Africa Think-Tank-Platform (ATTP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include Consultancy service to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
\n\nThe Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest.
\n\nThe African Union Commission now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to submit their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nTHE SHORTLISTING CRITERIA ARE:
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Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 updated in November 2020. Procurement will also comply with “Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants” revised as of July 1, 2016.
\n\nConsultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
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The selection method is Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) as set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 15 May 2026
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African Union Commission,
\n\nAttn: Head of Supply Chain Management Division
\n\nBuilding C, 3rd Floor,
\n\nP.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
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\n\nTel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
\n\nFax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
\n\nE-mails: tender@africanunion.org.
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THE AFRICA THINK-TANK-PLATFORM (ATTP) PROJECT
\n\nSelection of a Consulting Firm to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
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Procurement Reference No.ET-AUC- 494958-CS-QCBS
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
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1. Introduction
\n\n1.1 Background
\n\nThe Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) project is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the capacity and influence of think tanks across Africa. With a five-year, US$50 million Investment Project Financing (IPF) initiative, the ATTP project aims to create a sustainable platform for cooperation and harmonisation on regional policy issues among country-level policymakers, regional blocs, and think tanks across the continent.
\n\nThe project focuses on six key priority themes: economic transformation and governance, climate change, regional trade, food security, human capital, and digitalisation, which align with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the World Bank's Africa Strategy, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Gender inclusivity remains a central aspect of the project’s design.
\n\nThe African Union Commission (AUC), with funding from the World Bank, is establishing the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). The aim of this consultancy assignment is to conduct a Feasibility Study and design a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the ATTP endowment fund.
\n\nSelection will follow Quality-and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Firms must comply with the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, including prohibitions on fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, and obstruction. The African Union Commission (AUC) reserves the right to verify references, conduct due diligence, and perform sanctions checks. Firms from all eligible countries, in accordance with the Procurement Regulations, are invited to participate. Firms, individuals, or entities subject to applicable World Bank sanctions are ineligible. Conflicts of interest must be fully disclosed in proposals in accordance with the Procurement Regulations. Undisclosed conflicts of interest may result in disqualification or contract termination.
\n\nThe AUC, therefore, invites proposals from qualified and legally registered Consulting Firms. Proposals may be submitted by a single entity or by a consortium/joint venture of firms, provided they collectively meet the minimum qualifications stipulated in this TOR.
\n\n1.2 The ATTP Project Development Objective
\n\nThe ATTP project's development objective is to establish a sustainable platform that strengthens the capacity for effective policy research and policymaking on cross-border priorities in Africa.
\n\n1.3 The ATTP Project Components
\n\nThe ATTP project will be implemented through three main components as follows:
\n\n Component 1: Establish Capacity to Operate A Sustainable Policy-Making Platform
\n\nThis component focuses on establishing the capacity to operate a sustainable policy-making platform. The goal is to support knowledge generation and offer guidance on continental priority issues, thereby strengthening the platform's role in regional economic policymaking.
\n\nThink Tanks selected under ATTP will collaborate with relevant Specialised Technical Committees (STCs)[1] at the African Union, fostering a network of researchers and policymakers. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks:
\n\nComponent 2: Strengthen Policy Research's Quality, Relevance, and Uptake on Priority Issues
\n\nThis component focuses on strengthening the capacity of think tanks and policy research institutions. This includes providing technical assistance and training to think tanks; supporting the quality and dissemination of research; facilitating resource mobilisation; establishing a peer network for female economic researchers; and conducting a study to analyse prior initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in policy research. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks:
\n\n Component 3: Support Platform Sustainability
\n\nThis Component will support the design and establishment of a sustainable financing mechanism to resource African think tanks over the long term. The platform will be structured to mobilise, pool, and deploy resources from African governments, the private sector, foundations, individuals, diaspora philanthropy, and institutional donors. It will consider an endowment fund and other complementary instruments (for example, a pooled special fund, multi-year partnership windows, fee-for-service and membership models, blended finance structures, and other context-appropriate mechanisms) to ensure resilient, diversified financing beyond the life of the ATTP project. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks.
\n\nThe primary objective of this Component is to ensure that the ATTP extends beyond the traditional five-year project cycle in international development financing. Consequently, the feasibility study requested under these TORs must not only assess and compare potential financing mechanisms, but it must also recommend a coherent platform design and phased roadmap that sets out how the selected mechanisms will be established, governed, capitalised, and operated, ensuring it remains a legacy asset for the continent’s future generations of policymakers.
\n\nThroughout these Terms of Reference, the terms "sustainable financing platform," "endowment fund," "general fund," and related variants are used in recognition of ongoing Member State consultations regarding the optimal financing architecture for long-term ATTP sustainability. While the preferred option under consideration is to establish both an endowment fund (to generate investment income) and a general fund (for operational deployment of resources), this feasibility study is designed to maintain flexibility in its scope and recommendations.
\n\nThe core mandate of this consultancy is to assess the full spectrum of sustainable financing options, including but not limited to endowment structures, pooled funding mechanisms, multi-year partnership windows, and blended finance instruments. The consulting firm is asked to recommend the most appropriate combination of mechanisms for establishing a sustainable financing mechanism for the ATTP. Where the document refers to "the endowment fund and general fund," this should be understood as the baseline scenario for analysis, while recognising that final recommendations may propose alternative or complementary configurations based on the feasibility assessment, stakeholder consultations, and alignment with AUC financial rules and Member State preferences.
\n\n 1.4 The Project’s Logical Framework
\n\nBased on the proposed components and tasks, the ATTP project aims to deliver a series of benefits streams that improve policymaking and implementation across Africa. The ATTP project's logical framework is centred on establishing a robust Think Tank Platform to support research on continental priority issues by African Think Tanks, particularly policy research by female researchers.
\n\nThe logical framework depicted in Figure 1 highlights the key components and their expected outcomes in establishing a sustainable platform that strengthens the capacity for effective policy research and policymaking, led by African Think Tanks, on cross-border priorities affecting Africa. The project’s interventions are structured across three main components, each with its own assumptions and risks that can influence the achievement of the desired outcomes.
\n\n1.5 The ATTP Proposed Development Model and Governance Framework
\n\nThe ATTP project model is designed to leverage strategic oversight and diverse funding sources to advance its mission. The Think Tank Platform Steering Committee is central to this model and is expected to provide strategic direction and oversight, ensuring that the platform's activities align with its overarching goals. As illustrated in Figure 2, the ATTP Project will be implemented through a multi-tiered governance framework anchored by the Think Tank Platform Steering Committee, comprising representatives from the African Union, regional economic communities (RECs), development partners, academia, and the private sector.
\n\nDay-to-day operations will be managed by the ATTP Secretariat (hosted under the AUC’s PMRM Directorate) and led by the Project Coordinator, with support from cross-functional teams, including finance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), capacity building, and a technical advisor. The Secretariat will enforce Performance Partnership Agreements (PPAs) with think tanks, ensuring accountability through predefined key performance indicators (KPIs) and periodic evaluations.
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1.6 Objectives of the Assignment
\n\nAfrican think tanks currently face significant financial fragility, undermining their capacity to contribute effectively to continental policy processes. This fragility manifests in several interconnected ways:
\n\nTo address these challenges and ensure the long‑term sustainability of the ATTP, the AUC seeks a consulting firm to design and recommend an effective endowment structure for the program, based on a comprehensive feasibility study.
\n\nThe proposed plan should prioritise innovative, practical mechanisms to mobilise and pool resources to secure the long-term financial sustainability of African think tanks. This will help ensure that they continue to generate high-quality policy research that advances the continent’s priority development agendas. The proposed design and structure should include:
\n\nThe endowment fund and general fund are expected to attract contributions from diverse sources, including African governments, private-sector organisations, foundations, institutional donors, diaspora networks, and other well-wishers. The platform's design should ensure diversified, African-owned revenue streams that reduce dependency on short-term external grants while maintaining flexibility to respond to evolving policy research priorities across the ATTP's six thematic areas: economic transformation and governance, climate change, regional trade, food security, human capital, and digitalisation. While these Terms of Reference refer to an "endowment fund and general fund" as the baseline financing architecture, the mandate is to assess the full spectrum of sustainable financing options and recommend the optimal combination of mechanisms based on feasibility analysis, stakeholder consultations, alignment with AUC financial rules, and Member State preferences.
\n\nThe feasibility study shall assess at least two implementation scenarios for the financing platform: (i) an AUC-hosted model as the baseline; and (ii) a non-AUC host model (e.g., an autonomous AU-affiliated foundation or agency, REC-hosted vehicle, or special-purpose entity). For each scenario, the study should thoroughly examine legal permissibility, governance and decision rights, fiduciary arrangements, operational capacity, cost and timeline implications, and a phased transition roadmap. In addition to the comparative analysis, the study should provide clear recommendations on the most suitable option(s) based on evidence, stakeholder input, and contextual needs. Furthermore, the Consulting Firm is encouraged to apply independent, critical thinking in their analysis and may propose alternative or hybrid models if these are supported by the feasibility findings and align with the long-term objectives of the financing platform.
\n\nThe assignment is divided into two phases: Phase I: Feasibility Study and Phase II: Resource Mobilisation.
\n\nPhase I: Landscape analysis and feasibility assessment
\n\nDuring this phase, the consultancy will:
\n\nThe deliverable will be a Final Feasibility Study Report that synthesises the landscape analysis, comparative review, and feasibility assessment into actionable recommendations for establishing the ATTP endowment and general fund.
\n\nPhase II: Resource Mobilisation Strategy Development
\n\nPhase II shall commence only upon formal written approval by the AUC of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3). The ATTP Secretariat will coordinate technical review and consolidation of comments, but final approval rests with the AUC. During this phase, the consultancy will develop a robust, multi-faceted resource mobilisation strategy and sustainability plan to secure financing and capitalisation for the platform's various mechanisms, ensuring long-term viability.
\n\nThe resource mobilisation strategy should:
\n\nThe strategy should outline practical approaches to engaging stakeholders and to ensure sustainable financing to support the think tank platform's operations and policy research activities aligned with the ATTP's priority themes.
\n\n2. Scope of Work
\n\nThe consultancy will be delivered in two phases, totalling 180 working days (approximately 6 months), to ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and effective stakeholder engagement.
\n\nThe deliverables are consolidated and restructured as follows:
\n\nSummary of Phase I Tasks
\n\nThe consulting firm will undertake the following main tasks during Phase I:
\n\nPhase I Inception Report
\n\nDraft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nThe Draft Feasibility Study Report will consolidate and present findings and initial recommendations covering, at a minimum:
\n\nFinal Feasibility Study Report
\n\nDetailed Description of Phase I Tasks
\n\nThe allocated effort for completing Phase I tasks is 90 working days. Below is a detailed description of each task and level of effort.
\n\nPhase I Inception Report
\n\nAt the start of Phase I, the consulting firm will draft the Inception Report outlining the methodology, timelines, and approach for completing Phase I deliverables. The consulting firm shall present the inception report to the ATTP Project Secretariat and key stakeholders for review and approval. The presentation should include the proposed objectives, methodology, and timeline.
\n\nDraft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nThis deliverable consolidates the work previously described under assessment of AUC financial rules/procedures; review of existing fund models; development of operational mechanisms; stakeholder engagement synthesis; and risk analysis (initial), including the required comparative institutional scenario analysis and draft IPS outline (as applicable).
\n\nFinal Feasibility Study Report
\n\nFollowing receipt of written comments on the draft feasibility report, the consulting firm shall revise and finalise the report, including a change log, and deliver a final presentation and submit the Final Feasibility Study Report for formal written approval by the AUC. Submission will be in English and French.
\n\nSummary of Phase II Tasks
\n\nUpon successful completion of Phase I and subject to AUC approval, the consulting firm will undertake Phase II to develop a resource mobilisation strategy for the ATTP fund(s), consistent with the feasibility conclusions and the selected institutional/hosting scenario. The consulting firm will undertake the following main tasks during Phase II:
\n\nPhase II Inception Report
\n\nDraft Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy will cover and consolidate the work previously described under governance (mobilisation-relevant elements), stakeholder mapping/engagement, funding mechanisms, capacity building considerations (mobilisation function), monitoring indicators for mobilisation, and sustainability planning, including:
\n\nFinal Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nDetailed Description of Phase II Tasks
\n\nThe allocated effort for completing Phase II tasks is 90 working days. Below is a detailed description of each task and level of effort.
\n\nPhase II Inception Report
\n\nAt the start of Phase II, the consulting firm will draft the Inception Report outlining the detailed approach, updated timelines, and methods for completing Phase II deliverables. The consulting firm shall present the inception report to the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders. Stakeholder feedback will be incorporated into the final report.
\n\nDraft Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe consulting firm will develop and present the draft strategy, based on targeted consultations (including Member State Permanent Representatives in Addis Ababa, Ministries of Finance where relevant, development partners, foundations, private sector, and diaspora channels as appropriate), and incorporate feasibility constraints/choices from Phase I.
\n\nFinal Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe consulting firm shall revise the draft strategy based on inputs received, finalise the report, and present the final strategy to the AUC (coordinated by the ATTP Secretariat) for confirmation/approval.
\n\nWhile consultancies are required to submit a technical and financial proposal covering both phases, we recognise that the detailed scope, methodology, and team composition for Phase II will be informed by the findings and recommendations of Phase I. Accordingly, at the commencement of Phase II, the consulting firm may propose reasonable adjustments to the Phase II approach, staffing, and work plan through the Phase II Inception Report (D2.1), provided such adjustments are consistent with the overall objectives of the assignment, remain within the contracted budget ceiling, and are approved in writing by the ATTP Secretariat.
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Indicative Stakeholder Engagement Framework
\n\nStakeholder engagement is central to the quality and credibility of both the feasibility study and the resource mobilisation strategy. To ensure comparability across proposals and realistic budgeting for the consultation effort, consulting firms should plan their stakeholder engagement using the following indicative framework.
\n\nMinimum key informant interviews: The consulting firm should plan for a minimum of 20 to 25 key informant interviews across both phases, distributed indicatively as follows:
\n\nValidation Workshops: The consulting firm shall plan for at least one multi-stakeholder validation workshop during the assignment to present draft findings and recommendations for stakeholder input prior to finalisation. The format, timing, and participant list shall be proposed in the relevant Inception Report and agreed upon with the ATTP Secretariat.
\n\nThe list of key informants above is indicative and intended to establish a common baseline for proposal preparation. The consulting firm may propose adjustments to the composition of stakeholder consultations in the Inception Report, provided such adjustments are clearly justified and approved by the ATTP Secretariat.
\n\nThe Consultant shall budget for one multi-stakeholder validation workshop. Costs for the workshop are reimbursable and will cover only conference facilities, interpretation (English, French, and Arabic), and logistics for up to 30 participants. The format may be in-person in Addis Ababa. The Consultant is responsible for venue arrangements and logistics, and for ensuring the use of secure platforms that adhere to data protection best practices.
\n\n3. Deliverables and Payment Schedule
\n\nThe AUC estimates that the Consulting firm will need no more than 6 months (180 working days) to complete this assignment (both Phase I and Phase II). The Consulting firm will require no more than 90 working days to complete Phase I deliverables. Upon successful completion of Phase I deliverables, the Consulting firm will require no more than 90 working days for Phase II deliverables.
\n\nThe AUC also expects the Consulting Firm to be available throughout the entire duration of the services. This includes liaising with the ATTP Project Secretariat and other parties, managing office operations, and ensuring service quality. As part of project management, several meetings between the ATTP Project Secretariat and the Consulting firm may be scheduled at any time. The Consulting firm shall produce meeting minutes of all proceedings. The Consulting Firm shall submit all deliverables to the ATTP Project Coordinator for coordination of review. Final approval of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3) shall be provided by the AUC.
\n\nPhase I Deliverables
\n\nThe consulting firm is expected to produce three (3) deliverables during Phase I:
\n\nD1.1: Phase I Inception Report
\n\nAn initial report outlining the consultancy’s proposed methodology, work plan, and timeline for conducting the Phase I feasibility work. The report shall include a stakeholder engagement plan, a data collection and validation approach, and research tools (questionnaires/surveys, where applicable; KII guides; FGD protocols, where applicable; and document review frameworks).
\n\n(Due: 10 Working Days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nD1.2: Draft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nA consolidated draft report presenting the feasibility assessment and initial recommendations for the ATTP financing platform. The report shall include, at a minimum:
\n\n(Due: 70 Working days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nD1.3: Final Feasibility Study Report
\n\nA final report that incorporates written comments from the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders on the Draft Feasibility Study Report (D1.2). The report shall include:
\n\n(Due: 90 Working Days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nPhase II Deliverables
\n\nPhase II shall commence upon formal approval of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3) by the AUC. The consulting firm is expected to produce three (3) deliverables during Phase II:
\n\nD2.1: Phase II Inception Report
\n\nAn updated work plan outlining the methodology, timeline, and approach for completing Phase II deliverables, aligned to the selected institutional scenario and financing architecture emerging from Phase I. The report shall include a stakeholder engagement plan (with stakeholder map, engagement objectives, and schedule), data collection instruments, and confirmation of alignment with the ATTP Secretariat on Phase II priorities.
\n\n(Due: 10 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nD2.2: Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report
\n\nA draft strategy document for securing capitalisation and financing for the ATTP financing platform (consistent with Phase I recommendations). The report shall include, at a minimum:
\n\n(Due: 70 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nD2.3: Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report
\n\nA final strategy document incorporating written comments from the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders on D2.2. The report shall include:
\n\n(Due: 90 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nPayment Schedule
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall produce the deliverables outlined in this section to the highest international technical standards, as described in sections 2.1 and 2.3. The actual delivery date for each deliverable will be determined and approved by the AU on the contract's effective date. It should serve as a foundation for an AU-approved work plan. The formal delivery of all expected deliverables may be conducted electronically.
\n\nDraft deliverables (D1.2, D2.2) will be reviewed by the ATTP Secretariat and stakeholders coordinated by the ATTP Project Coordinator. The AUC is the final approving authority for D1.3 (Final Feasibility Study Report) and authorises commencement of Phase II in writing
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Sn. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated Due Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase I Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t 100% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Phase II Deliverables
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Sn. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated Due Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase II Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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4. Other Applicable Requirements
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must comply with the Labour Management Procedures (LMP) outlined in the project framework. Consulting firms must ensure fair treatment, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity for project workers, and promote safe and healthy working conditions. They must adhere to the occupational health and safety (OHS) measures specified in the LMP and establish accessible grievance mechanisms for workers to address workplace concerns promptly and effectively. Compliance with the ATTP Code of Conduct guided by the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) is mandatory, including measures to prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), and workplace discrimination. Consulting firms should also ensure compliance with relevant Ethiopian labour laws when addressing labour-related risks and apply the highest standards when discrepancies arise between national laws and ESS2 requirements.
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must operate in compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) for Investment Project Financing (IPF), including adherence to Environmental and Social Standard 2 (ESS2) on Labour and Working Conditions. Consulting firms are required to align their operations with the ATTP Environmental and Social Management System, ensuring integration of ESS2 requirements in labour management, occupational health and safety (OHS), stakeholder engagement, and grievance resolution. Consulting firms must adhere to the ATTP Code of Conduct, addressing environmental and social risks, particularly those related to SEA, SH, and workplace discrimination. Furthermore, consulting firms should identify and mitigate potential environmental and social risks associated with their work, including travel, stakeholder interactions, and the technical specifications of deliverables, and ensure compliance with additional ESS requirements where applicable.
\n\nApplicable Stakeholder Engagement Requirements
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must comply with the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) requirements, which align with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 10 (ESS10). The SEP emphasises transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle to enhance project acceptance and sustainability. Consulting firms are required to identify relevant stakeholders, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, disclose project information in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner, facilitate meaningful consultations, and operate a transparent Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM). Monitoring and reporting on engagement activities, as well as addressing stakeholder feedback, are essential to ensuring compliance with SEP guidelines and supporting successful project implementation
\n\n5.Management of Services
\n\nThe AUC expects the Consulting firm to provide appropriate key and non-key personnel who will contribute inputs in accordance with the work program. The proposed team shall include at least the key personnel listed below, with specified qualifications and experience. These individuals should be experts who will dedicate significant time to the project or whose contributions are essential to the consultancy. Additional staff and staffing requirements should be suggested by the Consulting firm as needed, based on the proposed methodology and approach to the assignment. The AUC expects all personnel involved to be fluent in English or French during contract execution. All (final) deliverables shall be submitted in both English and French; however, the primary working language for drafting and stakeholder engagement will be English, with final approved deliverables translated into French prior to submission.
\n\nConsultants must provide documentary evidence of meeting the minimum firm qualifications, including copies of signed contracts or completion certificates for at least two similar assignments undertaken within the past five years, client reference letters (with contact details) attesting to satisfactory performance, and proof of legal registration. Where proposals are submitted by a consortium or joint venture, the consortium may collectively meet the minimum firm qualifications; the proposal must include a signed consortium agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and percentage shares, and designate a lead firm authorised to contract with the AUC.
\n\nThe consulting firm must have the following expertise:
\n\nMinimum Firm Qualifications
\n\nThe consulting firm must be a legally registered entity and demonstrate institutional capacity and relevant experience to undertake this assignment. Specifically, the firm must have:
\n\n1.Team Leader
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\n2.Finance Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills:
\n\nProfessional Experience:
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3.Risk Analysis Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\n4.Stakeholder Engagement Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\nAll key personnel named in the proposal are considered essential to the project. Any substitution requires AUC’s prior written consent and must involve personnel with equal or superior qualifications and experience. AUC reserves the right to reject any proposed substitutions that do not meet these standards.
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Non-Key Staff
\n\nThis section provides an illustrative list of additional non-key personnel that bidders may include in their teams. It is the bidders' decision to propose additional non-key personnel. However, the Consulting firm shall indicate the proposed experts’ names, their input, and their position in the technical and financial proposals (please note that the financial proposal shall also indicate these experts’ fully loaded rates).
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Input by the Consulting firm
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall be responsible for all necessary staff resources, office space, transportation (local and international), accommodation, stationery, photocopying of documents provided to participants as workshop materials, communications, computers and accessories, translations and interpretation (if needed), and insurance (as applicable). This also covers staff training and other costs related to assigned responsibilities.
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Reporting Requirements
\n\nThe Consulting firm will submit all reports to the ATTP Project Coordinator electronically. Translation and quality assurance are the responsibility of the Consulting firm and should be accounted for within the proposed work plan and level of effort. The Consulting firm should submit all documents in Microsoft Word, spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, schedules in Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel, and digital photo files in JPEG or PNG format. The Consulting firm should submit all presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint format. The AUC and the Consulting firm must agree on any other format(s) the Consulting firm proposes to submit. The Consulting firm should also include the contract number in each report. Additionally, the Consulting firm should submit each report accompanied by a letter or other document that clearly identifies the report.
\n\nFor deliverables containing periodic data that the AUC will use for ATTP Project Monitoring and Evaluation, the AUC will approve the submission format. All deliverables are considered drafts upon submission. When the AUC identifies areas for correction, the Consulting firm will have ten (10) business days to submit revisions, unless otherwise specified or agreed upon with the AUC. Packaging for all items delivered under this agreement shall comply with commercial standards and be sufficient to ensure acceptance by common carriers and safe arrival at the destination. The Consulting firm should also include the contract number on each package, report, or other deliverable. The Consulting firm shall acknowledge the AUC and the World Bank in any research or reports funded under this Contract.
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall implement appropriate data protection and confidentiality measures for all information obtained during the assignment, including sensitive financial and governance documents. This includes secure storage, controlled access, and compliance with applicable data protection regulations. The Consulting firm may not disclose confidential information without prior written consent from the AUC and must return or securely destroy sensitive materials upon contract completion, in accordance with AUC instructions.
\n\nDraft deliverables may be submitted in English. Final deliverables (D1.3 and D2.3) must be provided in both English and French. Bidders shall include translation and quality assurance costs in their financial proposals. Where validation workshops involve bilingual participants, the Consultant shall provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation as required; associated costs shall be included in the financial proposal.
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Report Types and Schedule
\n\nThe Consulting firm is expected to submit the following reports as deliverables for Phases I and II. Each report must align with the timelines and LOE specified in the TOR and summarised in the table below.
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| \n\t\t\t D1.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase I Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Detailed work plan, methodology, and timeline for Phase I feasibility work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Objectives and approach; detailed work plan and timeline; stakeholder engagement plan; data collection and validation plan; research tools (questionnaires/survey instruments where applicable, KII guides, FGD protocols where applicable, document review frameworks); quality assurance approach; alignment with AUC financial rules and procedures \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Consolidated draft report presenting feasibility assessment findings and initial recommendations for the ATTP financing platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of AUC financial rules/procedures (gaps, constraints, opportunities); review of existing fund models/financing mechanisms (AUC-managed, Pan-African, national, global) with lessons; mapping of African think tank funding ecosystem (typologies, revenue mix, constraints); proposed draft fund design/governance/operating model (grant-making, eligibility, allocation, FM/disbursement, reporting, transparency/accountability, monitoring); stakeholder engagement synthesis; initial risk assessment and mitigation measures; comparative institutional scenario analysis (AUC-hosted and at least one non-AUC host option, incl. compliance, fiduciary arrangements, domicile/tax considerations, suitability for contributor types, decision criteria); draft IPS outline (if endowment recommended); annexes (stakeholder list, interview guides, comparison matrix, etc.) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final feasibility study incorporating stakeholder feedback and final recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final recommended financing architecture; refined fund design/governance/operating model; final comparative institutional scenario analysis and selection criteria; final risk mitigation and monitoring/review mechanism; final IPS outline (where applicable); implementation roadmap; change log documenting responses to comments on D 1.2; submitted in English and French and serves as approval gate for Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t D2.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase II Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Updated work plan, methodology, and timeline for Phase II resource mobilisation strategy work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Objectives; methodology refinement; alignment with selected Phase I institutional scenario and financing architecture; stakeholder engagement plan (stakeholder map, objectives, schedule); data collection instruments and templates; validation plan and coordination arrangements with ATTP Secretariat \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft strategy for securing capitalisation and financing for the ATTP financing platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stakeholder mapping and segmentation (Member States, private sector, foundations, donors, diaspora, individuals) with tailored engagement strategies; assessment of funding mechanisms (incl. diaspora bonds/philanthropy, ESG-linked contributions, blended finance, outcome-based financing, membership/fee-for-service, premium products, pooled special funds) with feasibility, alignment with AUC rules, potential quantum, risk profile, appetite, implementation steps; draft phased mobilisation targets (0–2, 3–5, 5+ years), milestones, KPIs; capacity strengthening recommendations (mobilisation function); mobilisation M&E approach aligned to ATTP Results Framework; sustainability approach (diversification, risk mitigation, periodic review); implementation roadmap (sequenced actions, responsibilities, resourcing) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final strategy incorporating written comments and validation outcomes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final mobilisation strategy and finalised mechanism mix/engagement plan; final KPIs and M&E approach; final sustainability plan; implementation-ready roadmap; change log documenting responses to comments on D 2.2; submitted in English and French \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Review and Approval Process
\n\n6. Facilities and Equipment
\n\nCosts, Facilities, and Equipment to be Provided by the Consulting firm
\n\nExcept as specified in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), all costs associated with fulfilling this contract are to be assumed and borne by the Consulting firm. The primary duty location of the Consulting firm’s team shall be Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Consulting firm must be present in the country during the performance period. The Consulting firm shall also ensure appropriate transportation that meets the assignment requirements. The Consulting firm shall, where applicable, be responsible for providing comprehensive insurance coverage for personnel.
\n\nThe Consulting Firm shall ensure a minimum of 20 in-country working days across both phases, including at least one in-person multi-stakeholder validation workshop in Addis Ababa. All travel, visas, per-dems, local transport, logistics, and duty-of-care/security arrangements are the responsibility of the Consulting Firm. The Consultant shall maintain, at a minimum, professional indemnity, general liability, and employer’s liability/worker’s compensation insurance in amounts adequate to cover the obligations under this Contract.
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Costs, Facilities, and Equipment to be Provided by the African Union
\n\nThe African Union will cover all labour costs for its officials, as their project engagement is part of their regular work duties. For example, this includes the time officials spend reviewing and validating deliverables and reports prepared by the Consulting firm, as well as interim and final sign-offs when needed, for recommendations the Consulting firm may make regarding the implementation of tasks outlined in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe ATTP Secretariat will provide the Consulting firm with the following information and support:
\n\nThe AUC will provide timely access to relevant policies, financial rules, legal instruments, and contacts. The AUC and ATTP Secretariat will provide consolidated comments on deliverables within 10 working days and facilitate introductions for key informant interviews within 10 working days of request. Delays in client-controlled inputs will extend associated timelines on a no-fault basis.
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[1] For instance, the Ministerial Committee on the Implementation of Agenda 2063.
\n\n[2] Note: the extra LOE per deliverable is assigned to stakeholder engagement execution, iterative validation, drafting/quality assurance, and translation coordination.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
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Country: The Republic of Uzbekistan
\n\nImplementation Agency: National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
\n\nName of Project: “Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable Populations” (INSON)
\n\nFinancial Agreement No. 75550-UZ / Grant Agreement No. TF C4589-UZ
\n\nAssignment Title: Expert on developing a national social taxonomy of Uzbekistan
\n\nReference No. (as per Procurement Plan): UZ-INSON-CS-IC-2.1.1.3.
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The Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable Populations” (INSON) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nObjectives of the Assignment
\n\nA 2018 report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that achieving net zero emissions globally by 2050 is critical to avoiding some of the worst effects of climate change. Following the unprecedented market and policy momentum behind ESG in 2021, investors, corporate boards, and government leaders have raised expectations for progress on climate pledges in 2022.
\n\nUzbekistan has taken some important initial steps to catch up with the global ESG trend. The Government of Uzbekistan made a strong commitment towards transition to a green economy[1] to ensure that the country’s change is balanced in ecological, social, governmental and economic terms. Besides Uzbekistan’s commitment to the UN‘s 17 Sustainable Development Goals[2] and ratification of Paris Agreement on climate[3] , as well as UN General Assembly draft resolution “On World Social Summit”[4] the government has been working with a number of international organizations on formulating the country’s green growth strategic framework and established the strong coordination platform for both Government entities and donor community, advancing green practices in agriculture, urban development, energy and other. A national green taxonomy has been approved by Government in 2023 with a scheme of classification of green projects. National Agency for Social Protection under the President of Uzbekistan (NASP) has been tasked to develop a national social taxonomy by mid of 2025[5]. Please click here for details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSd1xSF0LVTyzAxWdoBLNnc_QmwGs7YY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117305845286127924819&rtpof=true&sd=true.
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to carry out the following tasks:
\n\nThe consultant will undertake the following tasks:
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This envisioned schedule shows main activities, with many tasks occurring in parallel. A candidates for individual consultancy should submit a detailed schedule in line with their proposed methodology and approach, with a view towards tasks completion by no later than December 2025.
\n\n3. Technical tips
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide practical technical advice on various issues related to the assistive device rental program and ensure the transfer of knowledge to the NASP employees.
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The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSd1xSF0LVTyzAxWdoBLNnc_QmwGs7YY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117305845286127924819&rtpof=true&sd=true.
\n\nThe NASP now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
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Corporate Competencies:
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Functional Competencies:
\n\nDevelopment and Operational Effectiveness:
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 10-00 to 18-00 hours (Tashkent time).
\n\nExpressions of interest supported by CV must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by August 14, 2025.
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PIU INSON under the NASP
\n\nAttn: Mr. Dilshod Gafarov – procurement specialist
\n\nAddress: 17, Amir Temur str., Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 100060
\n\nE-mail: d.gafarov@ihma.uz
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[1]Strategy on Transition of Uzbekistan to a Green Economy in 2019-2030 was approved by the Presidential Resolution dated October 10, 2019 #PP-4477 and set priority areas and target indicators
\n\n[2] https://uzbekistan.un.org/en/157674-national-sustainable-development-goals-and-targets-republic-uzbekistan
\n\n[3] Law “On ratification of the Paris Agreement (Paris, 12-Dec-2015)” dated 2 Oct 2018 https://lex.uz/en/docs/3924451
\n\n[4] https://undocs.org/en/A/78/L.93 78th session Agenda item 24 (b) Social development: social development, including questions relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, persons with disabilities and the family.
\n\n[5] See item 4 of Annex 4 to Cabinet’s Resolution dated August 6, 2024 #484 https://lex.uz/docs/7051227
\n\n[6] See the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan dated October 10, 2023 #561 “On approval of the National Green Taxonomy” as a model.
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\n\nRequest for Expression of Interest
\n\n(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
\n\nName of project: FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
\n\nProject No.: (P178566)
\n\nGrant No: IDA-E 0820
\n\nAssignment Title: Consultant to Support Development of a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Guideline and supporting design of IEC materials for the Program
\n\nContract No.: DJ-IGAD-490321-CS-INDV
\n\nThe Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received financing from International Development Agency (IDA) towards the cost of the Food systems resilience program for Eastern and Southern Africa and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under this contract: Consultant to Support Development of a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Guideline and supporting design of IEC materials for the Program
\n\n1.The objective of the assignment:
\n\nThe main purpose of the FSRP-GRM guideline is to enhance project efficiency through a clear and transparent means of receiving, resolving, documenting and reporting complaints as well as provide feedback /data for reference and planning for improvement of the program. Through the FSRP-GRM, the program also expects to create awareness among IGAD and other program beneficiaries as a means of stakeholder engagement. The program GRM will also ensure program related complaints are resolved within a stipulated period that is critical in managing social tension.
\n\n2. The specific objectives of the assignment are:
\n\n3.Scope of Services and Specific Tasks
\n\n4.Minimum Consultant’s qualifications and experience requirements
\n\nExpression of interest shall be sent by e-mail by July/10/2025 at 1700hours EAT to: procurement@igad.int copy: Hassan.salah@igad.int , with subject line ‘‘FSRP/ : Consultant to Support Development of a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Guideline and supporting design of IEC materials for the Program / Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-490321-CS-INDV
"},{"id":"OP00329068","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"17-Dec-2024","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2025-01-03T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"18:00","project_ctry_name":"World","project_id":"P175329","project_name":"Gap Fund Partnership with GCOM","bid_reference_no":"C-1.7, C-2.7 V2","bid_description":"Global Focal Point (Senior Specialist) for Middle East and North Africa","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Boulevard Charlemagne 1, Mezzanine Floor, 1041, Brussels, Belgium","contact_ctry_name":"Belgium","contact_email":"tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org","contact_name":"Tommaso Santapaola","contact_organization":"Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy","contact_phone_no":"+32 474 79 34 11","contact_web_url":"https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/","submission_date":"2024-12-17T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI)
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Gap Fund - GCOM partnership
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Regional Focal Point for Middle East and North Africa
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C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
\n\n120 Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
\n\nNew York, NY 10017
\n\nUnited States of America
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nBoulevard Charlemagne 1 – Mezzanine Floor
\n\n1000 Brussels
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10 December 2024
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C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc. (“C40”)
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C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
\n\nThe strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is co-chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom, and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Three term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. A nine-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.
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To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCOM) is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of over 13,000 cities and local governments and 100+ supporting partners to take ambitious and measurable climate and energy action. The cities and partners of GCOM share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and towards a resilient and low-emission society.
\n\nIn addition to providing resources and training opportunities, the GCOM gives cities a unified voice on the international stage, ensuring the local level is heard in global policy debates.
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors is comprised of 13 Regional and National Covenants that support signatory cities in line with local needs. By signing up via their Regional or National Covenant, cities become part of a global movement.
\n\nHence, GCOM serves cities and local governments by mobilizing and supporting ambitious, measurable, planned climate and energy action in their communities by working with city/regional networks, national governments, and other partners to achieve our vision.
\n\nLed today by UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 142 countries, representing over 900 million people or more than 10% of the global population.
\nTo learn more about the work of GCOM and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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2. Summary, Purpose and Background of the Project
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About the City Climate Finance Gap Fund:
\n\nThe City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) launched in September 2020, aims to help cities in developing and emerging countries transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways. This will be achieved by addressing the critical lack of financing necessary to formulate city climate strategies and analyze key actions, identifying the actions for cities to pursue to enhance their capacities, promoting improved coordination among key stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of projects from planning and strategy development to project concept and pre-feasibility stage.
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About the project:
\n\nThe project seeks to (i) raise awareness of cities and city networks about the Gap Fund, encompassing the development and dissemination of awareness raising materials, and the delivery of knowledge exchange events to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate resilient city development activities; (ii) support cities through outreach activities that include the assessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities, and the delivery of knowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops; and (iii) support overall coordination and project implementation.
\n\nThe project consists of three components, namely: (i) Awareness Raising, (ii) Support to Cities, and (iii) Project Management as described in the following sections.
\n\nComponent 1: Awareness Raising. This component will support selected cities by carrying out climate awareness activities. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nDevelopment and dissemination of awareness raising materials on the existence and operation of the Gap Fund in different regions; and
\n\tKnowledge exchange events with relevant stakeholders to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development activities.
\n\tComponent 2: Support to Cities. This component will focus on outreach activities to promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nAssessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities in connection with developing, financing and implementing climate-smart projects; and
\n\tKnowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops, with relevant stakeholders on existing tools and data available on emissions reduction, climate resilience and energy access quantification.
\n\tComponent 3: Project Management. This component will support overall coordination and project implementation. The Global Secretariat at GCOM will function as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) responsible for overall project monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. The PIU will liaise with the World Bank and EIB Gap Fund Secretariats and work closely with GCOM’s regional and national chapters. This component will also finance incremental operating costs.
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Objectives of the assignment:
\n\nOutputs/Work Assignment:
\n\nMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the MENA region.
\n\tEngage regional local governments in Gap Fund trainings and events, collaborating with the Gap Fund - GCOM Global team and the Regional Covenant of Mayors in MENA.
\n\tProvide support during the Gap Fund application process for MENA cities, identifying needs and challenges that can be addressed by Gap Fund technical assistance and reporting findings to the global team.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support to the GCOM-Gap Fund Global team’s engagement in the MENA region, in coordination with the Regional Covenant.
\n\tConduct dialogues, meetings, interviews, and workshops with local government representatives and stakeholders in MENA cities to raise awareness of the Gap Fund and support the submission of quality Expressions of Interests.
\n\tTranslate relevant Gap Fund materials into Arabic and develop advocacy messages to encourage regional city applications.
\n\tFacilitate and promote engagement between cities, partners, local governments, and stakeholders to increase awareness and promote low-carbon, climate- resilient city development activities.
\n\tContribute to communication products, knowledge-sharing activities, and awareness-raising events, including writing articles, reports, and presentations.
\n\tParticipate in outreach and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the communications team.
\n\tOverall goal: Raise awareness of the Gap Fund among cities and city networks in the MENA region, improving coordination and implementing low-carbon and climate-resilient city development projects.
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The goal is to ensure clear communication and engagement with stakeholders across different regions, languages, and contexts through high-quality, accurate and culturally-sensitive interpretation and translation.
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03. Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) Guidelines
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This Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) represents the requirements for an open and competitive process. Expression of Interest will be accepted until 6:00 pm CET, 3 January 2025. Any expression of interest received after this date and time will not be accepted. All expressions of interest should include clear timetables, how they would work with C40, clear costs and detail on experience in this area.
\n\nThe expression of interest should give C40 evaluators all the information they need to assess your bid. Please clearly indicate where applicable:
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How your expression of interest is responsive to the Evaluation Criteria;
\n\tThe assumptions you are making about the project;
\n\tRisks you have identified and appropriate mitigation measures;
\n\tInformation about your fee;
\n\tProposed timeline of implementation;
\n\tAny additional support that you need to make the project a success, including any inputs you will need from third parties or C40 staff;
\n\tProposed working partnership with C40, including (as applicable) project governance and management, key personnel, key roles and responsibilities, and escalation procedure for issues.
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You must include adequate information about how your costs were calculated to enable evaluation of cost reasonableness.
\n\nThe expression of interest should clearly indicate the required input from C40 staff, the timeline of implementation, and any required background work or set-up. Furthermore, the submission should show how the respondent intends that the project governance and management should work. This should, as a minimum, cover the proposed working partnership with C40, key roles and responsibilities, reporting, change requests, escalation of issues, sign-off of work stages, and acceptance criteria.
\n\nRespondents are also required to set out any risks and assumptions made in planning this work. Where risks are identified appropriate management and mitigation strategies should also be outlined. The expression of interest should include details on how a risk assessment would be completed and what that would include.
\n\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest must outsource or contract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this must be clearly stated in the EoI. Additionally, all costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive to include any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
\n\nAll costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs.
\n\nContract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection of the winning bidder for this REoI. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by C40 legal department and will include scope, budget, schedule and other necessary items pertaining to the project.
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Supplier Diversity
\n\nC40 is committed to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement through promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity in our supplier base. We believe that by procuring a diverse range of suppliers, we get a wider range of experiences and thoughts from suppliers and thus are best able to deliver to the whole range of our diverse cities and the contexts that they operate within.
\n\nWe strongly encourage suppliers (individuals) that are diverse in terms of age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective to put forward a EoI to work with us.
\n\nFeel welcome to refer to C40’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement as supplier diversity and inclusive procurement is one element of applying equity, diversity and inclusion to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
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Contract
\n\nPlease note this is a contract for professional services and not a grant opportunity. Individual consultants unable to accept contracts for professional services should not submit bids. This opportunity will be awarded in line with the World Bank – Contract for small assignment – Time based template which is meant for individual consultants.
\n\nThese terms and conditions are non-negotiable. Organisations unable to accept them as drafted should not submit bids in connection with this opportunity.
\n\nIf C40 are unable to execute a contract with the winning bidder of this competitive process, we reserve the right to award the contract to the second highest ranked bidder.
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Subcontracting
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\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest needs to subcontract any work to meet the requirements of the expression of interest, this must be clearly stated. All costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive of any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
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04. Submission and Timeline
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Request for Expression of Interest Timeline:
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| \n\t\t\t Request for EoI sent out \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 December 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Deadline for receiving EoI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Evaluation of EoI received \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 - 17 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Short list of individual Consultants: Interviews and assessments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 - 24 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Selection decision made \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Draft Negotiated Contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 - 31 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Notification of Award \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 February 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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05. Scope, Objectives and Selection Criteria
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Level: Senior Specialist
\n\nTitle: Regional Focal Point
\n\nGeographical Scope: Middle East and North Africa
\n\nLocation: Preferable within the MENA region
\n\nExpected start date: February 2025
\n\nDuration: Fixed term until December 31, 2025
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Objectives of the assignment:
\n\nC40 and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) are partnering with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) to raise awareness of the Gap Fund and support cities in accessing this technical assistance. Specifically in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the objectives of this assignment are:
\n\nFacilitate engagement between cities and stakeholders to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient city development in the MENA region.
\n\tMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the MENA region.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support for the GCOM-Gap Fund partnership activities and engagement in the MENA region.
\n\tEngage regional and local governments and relevant partners and stakeholders in activities to raise awareness about the Gap Fund.
\n\tDeliver workshops and outreach events for cities aiming to accelerate low-carbon development.
\n\tProvide technical assistance for MENA cities aiming to apply to the Gap Fund, and identify and address city challenges during the Expressions of Interest (EoI) completion process.
\n\tContribute to develop communication products and support knowledge-sharing activities.
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Scope of Services, Tasks (Components) and Expected Deliverables
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1. Oversee and work with the MENA Technical advisor on the mapping of key stakeholders in the MENA region, including developing a database of relevant cities, local governments, partners and organizations in MENA involved in climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
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Deliverables:
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Stakeholder database
\n\tMonthly reports on outreach and awareness-raising activities
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2. Awareness raising and engagement:
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Planning and delivering Gap Fund awareness-raising events for local governments.
\n\tDevelop relationships with city officials and provide support to facilitate low-carbon and climate-resilient development.
\n\tOrganize and deliver information sessions, meetings and workshops.
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Deliverables:
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Meeting/workshop reports
\n\tGap Fund training materials
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3. Implementation support:
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Liaise with project partners like Regional Covenant, city associations, city networks and other stakeholders.
\n\tContribute to reports and knowledge products on project progress, challenges and recommendations.
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Deliverables:
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Progress reports
\n\tPresentations
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Reporting Requirements and Time Schedule for Deliverables
\n\n(a) Narrative report, including progress on activities and deliverables, to be shared on a monthly basis and to be attached to the monthly invoices submitted;
\n\n(b) The report and invoice will need to be submitted via an online form that will be provided to the selected consultant;
\n\n(c) Submission deadline: on the 10th day of the following months, for each month of service;
\n\n(d) Submission to the following email addresses:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance, tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer, ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
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Qualification Requirements for the the Consultant:
\n\nMaster's degree in urban studies, planning, economics, environment, climate change, engineering, finance, or other relevant discipline, coupled with at least 8 years of relevant work experience.
\n\tStrong understanding of sustainable development, urban economics, and climate change issues, and proven ability to share best practices, trends, knowledge, and lessons learned across units, clients, and partners.
\n\tDemonstrated experience in managing relationships, building consensus among diverse stakeholders (city networks, global NGOs, MDBs, UN Agencies), organizing participatory events (workshops, presentations, learning sessions, webinars), and facilitating effective communication.
\n\tExcellent communication and presentation skills in English and Arabic, including the ability to convey complex messages succinctly and effectively to a wide range of audiences; fluency in French and one of the main regional languages is an advantage.
\n\tStrong problem-solving, analytical, workflow management, project management, and task organization skills, with the ability to prioritize interventions, analyze large data sets, identify relevant issues and trade-offs, and provide appropriate recommendations.
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06. Additional Information
\n\nThe potential post-holder is asked to submit an EoI including CV and Cover Letter. Please include your estimated daily fee.
\n\nThe total expected number of days for this role is between 80 and 100 for the duration of the contract, but this might be subject to change.
\n\nThis position might require travelling and related travel expenses will be covered by the project upon approval.
\n\nAll costs incurred in connection with the submission of this EoI are non-refundable by C40.
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\n07. C40 Policies
C40 expects third parties to able to abide by these C40 policies:
\n\nNon-Staff Code of Conduct Policy here
\n\tEquity , Diversity and Inclusion Policy here
\n\tNon-Staff Travel and Expenses Policy - here
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08. Submissions
\n\nEach Potential Supplier must submit CV, Cover Letter, and estimated daily fee to the email addresses below by January 3, 2025 before 6:00 pm CET:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance (GCoM), tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer (GCoM), ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tThe subject of the email should read as follows: Regional Focal Point for Middle East and North Africa - GCOM-GAP FUND
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09. Client’s Input and Counterpart Personnel
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(a) Services, facilities and property to be made available to the Consultant by the Client: email address, internal communication tools, Google Drive tools.
\n\n(b) Professional and support counterpart personnel to be assigned by the Client to the Consultant’s team: MENA team composed by 2 consultants, including this new role.
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Disclaimer
\n\nC40 will not accept any liability or be responsible for any costs incurred by Potential Suppliers in preparing a response for this REoI.
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\nNeither the issue of the REoI, nor any of the information presented in it, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of C40 (or any of its partners) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in this REoI should be interpreted as a commitment by C40 to award a contract to a Potential Supplier as a result of this procurement, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI)
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Gap Fund - GCOM partnership
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Regional Technical Support (City Advisor) for Sub Saharan Africa Region (SSA)
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C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
\n\n120 Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
\n\nNew York, NY 10017
\n\nUnited States of America
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nBoulevard Charlemagne 1 – Mezzanine Floor
\n\n1000 Brussels
\n\nBelgium
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10 December 2024
\n\nC40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc. (“C40”)
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C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
\n\nThe strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is co-chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom, and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Three term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. A nine-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.
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To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCOM) is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of over 13,000 cities and local governments and 100+ supporting partners to take ambitious and measurable climate and energy action. The cities and partners of GCOM share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and towards a resilient and low-emission society.
\n\nIn addition to providing resources and training opportunities, the GCOM gives cities a unified voice on the international stage, ensuring the local level is heard in global policy debates.
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors is comprised of 13 Regional and National Covenants that support signatory cities in line with local needs. By signing up via their Regional or National Covenant, cities become part of a global movement.
\n\nHence, GCOM serves cities and local governments by mobilizing and supporting ambitious, measurable, planned climate and energy action in their communities by working with city/regional networks, national governments, and other partners to achieve our vision.
\n\nLed today by UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 142 countries, representing over 900 million people or more than 10% of the global population.
\nTo learn more about the work of GCOM and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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02. Summary, Purpose and Background of the Project
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About the City Climate Finance Gap Fund:
\n\nThe City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) launched in September 2020, aims to help cities in developing and emerging countries transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways. This will be achieved by addressing the critical lack of financing necessary to formulate city climate strategies and analyze key actions, identifying the actions for cities to pursue to enhance their capacities, promoting improved coordination among key stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of projects from planning and strategy development to project concept and pre-feasibility stage.
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About the project:
\n\nThe project seeks to (i) raise awareness of cities and city networks about the Gap Fund, encompassing the development and dissemination of awareness raising materials, and the delivery of knowledge exchange events to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate resilient city development activities; (ii) support cities through outreach activities that include the assessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities, and the delivery of knowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops; and (iii) support overall coordination and project implementation.
\n\nThe project consists of three components, namely: (i) Awareness Raising, (ii) Support to Cities, and (iii) Project Management as described in the following sections.
\n\nComponent 1: Awareness Raising. This component will support selected cities by carrying out climate awareness activities. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nDevelopment and dissemination of awareness raising materials on the existence and operation of the Gap Fund in different regions; and
\n\tKnowledge exchange events with relevant stakeholders to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development activities.
\n\tComponent 2: Support to Cities. This component will focus on outreach activities to promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nAssessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities in connection with developing, financing and implementing climate-smart projects; and
\n\tKnowledge sharing activities, including trainings and workshops, with relevant stakeholders on existing tools and data available on emissions reduction, climate resilience and energy access quantification.
\n\tComponent 3: Project Management. This component will support overall coordination and project implementation. The Global Secretariat at GCOM will function as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) responsible for overall project monitoring and evaluation and reporting. The PIU will liaise with the World Bank and EIB Gap Fund Secretariats and work closely with GCOM’s regional and national chapters. This component will also finance incremental operating costs.
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Objectives of the assignment:
\n\nOutputs/Work Assignment:
\n\nMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the SSA region.
\n\tEngage regional local governments in Gap Fund training and events, collaborating with the Gap Fund - GCOM Global team and the Regional Covenant of Mayors in SSA.
\n\tProvide support during the Gap Fund application process for SSA cities, identifying needs and challenges that can be addressed by Gap Fund technical assistance and reporting findings to the global team.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support to the GCOM-Gap Fund Global team’s engagement in the SSA region, in coordination with the Regional Covenant.
\n\tConduct dialogues, meetings, interviews, and workshops with local government representatives and stakeholders in SSA cities to raise awareness of the Gap Fund and support the submission of quality Expressions of Interests.
\n\tTranslate relevant Gap Fund materials into Arabic and develop advocacy messages to encourage regional city applications.
\n\tFacilitate and promote engagement between cities, partners, local governments, and stakeholders to increase awareness and promote low-carbon, climate- resilient city development activities.
\n\tContribute to communication products, knowledge-sharing activities, and awareness-raising events, including writing articles, reports, and presentations.
\n\tParticipate in outreach and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the communications team.
\n\tOverall goal: Raise awareness of the Gap Fund among cities and city networks in the SSA region, improving coordination and implementing low-carbon and climate-resilient city development projects.
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The goal is to ensure clear communication and engagement with stakeholders across different regions, languages, and contexts through high-quality, accurate and culturally-sensitive interpretation and translation.
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03. Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) Guidelines
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This Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) represents the requirements for an open and competitive process. Expression of Interest will be accepted until 6:00 pm CET, 3 January 2025. Any expression of interest received after this date and time will not be accepted. All expressions of interest should include clear timetables, how they would work with C40, clear costs and detail on experience in this area.
\n\nThe expression of interest should give C40 evaluators all the information they need to assess your bid. Please clearly indicate where applicable:
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How your expression of interest is responsive to the Evaluation Criteria;
\n\tThe assumptions you are making about the project;
\n\tRisks you have identified and appropriate mitigation measures;
\n\tInformation about your fee;
\n\tProposed timeline of implementation;
\n\tAny additional support that you need to make the project a success, including any inputs you will need from third parties or C40 staff;
\n\tProposed working partnership with C40, including (as applicable) project governance and management, key personnel, key roles and responsibilities, and escalation procedure for issues.
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You must include adequate information about how your costs were calculated to enable evaluation of cost reasonableness.
\n\nThe expression of interest should clearly indicate the required input from C40 staff, the timeline of implementation, and any required background work or set-up. Furthermore, the submission should show how the respondent intends that the project governance and management should work. This should, as a minimum, cover the proposed working partnership with C40, key roles and responsibilities, reporting, change requests, escalation of issues, sign-off of work stages, and acceptance criteria.
\n\nRespondents are also required to set out any risks and assumptions made in planning this work. Where risks are identified appropriate management and mitigation strategies should also be outlined. The expression of interest should include details on how a risk assessment would be completed and what that would include.
\n\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest must outsource or contract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this must be clearly stated in the EoI. Additionally, all costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive to include any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
\n\nAll costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs.
\n\nContract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection of the winning bidder for this REoI. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by C40 legal department and will include scope, budget, schedule and other necessary items pertaining to the project.
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Supplier Diversity
\n\nC40 is committed to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement through promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity in our supplier base. We believe that by procuring a diverse range of suppliers, we get a wider range of experiences and thoughts from suppliers and thus are best able to deliver to the whole range of our diverse cities and the contexts that they operate within.
\n\nWe strongly encourage suppliers (individuals) that are diverse in terms of age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective to put forward a EoI to work with us.
\n\nFeel welcome to refer to C40’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement as supplier diversity and inclusive procurement is one element of applying equity, diversity and inclusion to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
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Contract
\n\nPlease note this is a contract for professional services and not a grant opportunity. Individual consultants unable to accept contracts for professional services should not submit bids. This opportunity will be awarded in line with the World Bank – Contract for small assignment – Time based template which is meant for individual consultants.
\n\nThese terms and conditions are non-negotiable. Organisations unable to accept them as drafted should not submit bids in connection with this opportunity.
\n\nIf C40 are unable to execute a contract with the winning bidder of this competitive process, we reserve the right to award the contract to the second highest ranked bidder.
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Subcontracting
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\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest needs to subcontract any work to meet the requirements of the expression of interest, this must be clearly stated. All costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive of any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
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04. Submission and Timeline
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Request for Expression of Interest Timeline:
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| \n\t\t\t REoI Timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expected \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Request for EoI sent out \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 December 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Deadline for receiving EoI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Evaluation of EoI received \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 - 17 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Short list of individual Consultants: Interviews and assessments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 - 24 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Selection decision made \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Draft Negotiated Contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 - 31 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Notification of Award \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 February 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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05. Scope, Objectives and Selection Criteria
\n\nLevel: Specialist
\n\nTitle: Technical Support (City Advisor)
\n\nGeographical Scope: Sub Saharan Africa (SSA)
\n\nLocation: Preferable within the SSA region
\n\nExpected start date: February 2025
\n\nDuration: Fixed term until December 31, 2025
\n\nObjectives of the assignment:
\nC40 and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) are partnering with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) to raise awareness on the Gap Fund and support cities in accessing this technical assistance. Specifically in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region, the objectives of this assignment are:
Facilitate engagement between cities and stakeholders to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient city development in the SSA region.
\n\tMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the SSA region.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support for the GCOM-Gap Fund partnership activities and engagement in the SSA region.
\n\tEngage regional and local governments and relevant partners and stakeholders in activities to raise awareness about the Gap Fund.
\n\tDeliver workshops and outreach events for cities aiming to accelerate low-carbon development.
\n\tProvide technical assistance for SSA cities aiming to apply to the Gap Fund and identify and address city challenges during the Expressions of Interest (EoI) completion process.
\n\tContribute to develop communication products and support knowledge-sharing activities.
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Scope of Services, Tasks (Components) and Expected Deliverables
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1. Mapping and engagement of key stakeholders in the SSA region, including developing a database of relevant cities, local governments, partners and organizations in SSA involved in climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
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Deliverables:
\n\nStakeholder database
\n\tMonthly reports on outreach and awareness-raising activities
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2. Awareness raising and engagement:
\n\nFacilitation of Gap Fund awareness-raising events for local governments.
\n\tEngage with cities and provide support to facilitate low-carbon and climate-resilient development.
\n\tSupport the organization and delivery of information sessions, meetings and workshops.
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\nDeliverables:
Meeting/workshop reports
\n\tGap Fund training materials
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3. Implementation support:
\n\nLiaise with project partners like Regional Covenant, cities and other stakeholders.
\n\tContribute to reports and knowledge products on project progress, challenges and recommendations.
\n\tDeliverables:
\n\nProgress reports
\n\tPresentations
\n\tContribution to Knowledge Products publications
\n\tDraft communication pieces showcasing progress in the region
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Reporting Requirements and Time Schedule for Deliverables
\n\n(a) Narrative report, including progress on activities and deliverables, to be shared on a monthly basis and to be attached to the monthly invoices submitted;
\n\n(b) The report and invoice will need to be submitted via an online form that will be provided to the selected consultant;
\n\n(c) Submission deadline: on the 10th day of the following months, for each month of service;
\n\n(d) Submission to the following email addresses:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance, tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer, ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
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\nQualification Requirements for the Consultant:
Master’s degree(s) in urban studies and planning, economics, environment, climate change, engineering, finance, or other relevant discipline, plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
\n\tGood understanding of sustainable development, urban economics, and climate change issues.
\n\tUnderstand project and cities’ priorities and respond to their needs
\n\tAdds value by constantly looking for better ways to get more impactful results
\n\tGood organization and planning skills, a proven eye for detail, and an ability to work with diverse colleagues
\n\tWritten and spoken fluency in English is essential. Written and spoken fluency in French and/or another of the main region’s languages is an advantage.
\n\tStrong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to prioritise interventions
\n\tExcellent workflow, project management and task organisation skills
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06. Additional Information
\n\nThe potential post-holder is asked to submit an EoI including CV and Cover Letter. Please include your estimated daily fee.
\n\nThe total expected number of days for this role is between 120 and 160 days for the duration of the contract but this might be subject to change.
\n\nIt is preferable that the consultant is located within the SSA region. Experience working in Morocco is an advantage.
\n\nThis position might require travelling and related travel expenses will be covered by the project upon approval.
\n\nAll costs incurred in connection with the submission of this EoI are non-refundable by C40.
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07. C40 Policies
\n\nC40 expects third parties to able to abide by these C40 policies:
\n\nNon-Staff Code of Conduct Policy here
\n\tEquity , Diversity and Inclusion Policy here
\n\tNon-Staff Travel and Expenses Policy - here
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08. Submissions
\n\nEach Potential Supplier must submit CV, Cover Letter, and estimated daily fee to the email addresses below by January 3, 2025 before 6:00 pm CET:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance (GCoM), tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer (GCoM), ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tThe subject of the email should read as follows: Regional Technical Support for Sub Saharan Africa Region
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09. Client’s Input and Counterpart Personnel
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(a) Services, facilities and property to be made available to the Consultant by the Client: email address, internal communication tools, Google Drive tools.
\n\n(b) Professional and support counterpart personnel to be assigned by the Client to the Consultant’s team: SSA team composed by 2 consultants, including this new consultancy role.
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Disclaimer
\n\nC40 will not accept any liability or be responsible for any costs incurred by Potential Suppliers in preparing a response for this REoI.
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\nNeither the issue of the REoI, nor any of the information presented in it, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of C40 (or any of its partners) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in this REoI should be interpreted as a commitment by C40 to award a contract to a Potential Supplier as a result of this procurement, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REoI)
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Gap Fund - GCOM partnership
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Engagement support for Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries
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C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Inc.
\n\n120 Park Avenue, 23rd Floor
\n\nNew York, NY 10017
\n\nUnited States of America
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nBoulevard Charlemagne 1 – Mezzanine Floor
\n\n1000 Brussels
\n\nBelgium
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10 December 2024
\n\nC40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc. (“C40”)
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C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the Sub Saharan Africa climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
\n\nThe strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is co-chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom, and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Three term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight. A nine-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.
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To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCOM) is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of over 13,000 cities and local governments and 100+ supporting partners to take ambitious and measurable climate and energy action. The cities and partners of GCOM share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and towards a resilient and low-emission society.
\n\nIn addition to providing resources and training opportunities, the GCOM gives cities a unified voice on the international stage, ensuring the local level is heard in global policy debates.
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is comprised of 13 Regional and National Covenants that support signatory cities in line with local needs. By signing up via their Regional or National Covenant, cities become part of a global movement.
\n\nHence, GCOM serves cities and local governments by mobilizing and supporting ambitious, measurable, planned climate and energy action in their communities by working with city/regional networks, national governments, and other partners to achieve our vision.
\n\nLed today by UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 142 countries, representing over 900 million people or more than 10% of the global population.
\nTo learn more about the work of GCOM and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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02. Summary, Purpose and Background of the Project
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About the City Climate Finance Gap Fund:
\n\nThe City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) launched in September 2020, aims to help cities in developing and emerging countries transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways. This will be achieved by addressing the critical lack of financing necessary to formulate city climate strategies and analyze key actions, identifying the actions for cities to pursue to enhance their capacities, promoting improved coordination among key stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of projects from planning and strategy development to project concept and pre-feasibility stage.
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About the project:
\n\nC40 and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) are partnering with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) to raise awareness on the Gap Fund and support cities in accessing this technical assistance. This partnership seeks to (i) raise awareness of cities and city networks about the Gap Fund, encompassing the development and dissemination of awareness raising materials, and the delivery of knowledge exchange events to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate resilient city development activities; (ii) support cities through outreach activities that include the assessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities, and the delivery of knowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops; and (iii) support overall coordination and project implementation.
\n\nThe project consists of three components, namely: (i) Awareness Raising, (ii) Support to Cities, and (iii) Project Management as described in the following sections.
\n\nComponent 1: Awareness Raising. This component will support selected cities by carrying out climate awareness activities. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nDevelopment and dissemination of awareness raising materials on the existence and operation of the Gap Fund in different regions; and
\n\tKnowledge exchange events with relevant stakeholders to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development activities.
\n\tComponent 2: Support to Cities. This component will focus on outreach activities to promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development. It will comprise two activities:
\n\nAssessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities in connection with developing, financing and implementing climate-smart projects; and
\n\tKnowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops, with relevant stakeholders on existing tools and data available on emissions reduction, climate resilience and energy access quantification.
\n\tComponent 3: Project Management. This component will support overall coordination and project implementation. The Global Secretariat at GCoM will function as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) responsible for overall project monitoring and evaluation and reporting. The PIU will liaise with the World Bank and EIB Gap Fund Secretariats and work closely with GCOM’s regional and national chapters. This component will also finance incremental operating costs.
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Objectives of the assignment:
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\n\nMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the Central Asia region and Russian speaking countries in the Eastern Europe region (EECA).
\n\tEngage regional local governments in Gap Fund trainings and events, collaborating with the Gap Fund - GCOM Global team and the Regional Covenant of Mayors working in Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries. .
\n\tProvide support during the Gap Fund application process for Central Asia and other Russian speaking cities in the EECA region, identifying needs and challenges that can be addressed by Gap Fund technical assistance and reporting findings to the global team.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support to the GCOM-Gap Fund Global team’s engagement in the EECA region, in coordination with the Regional Covenants.
\n\tConduct dialogues, meetings, interviews, and workshops with local government representatives and stakeholders in EECA cities, specifically in Central Asia, to raise awareness of the Gap Fund and support the submission of quality Expressions of Interests.
\n\tTranslate relevant Gap Fund materials into Russian and develop advocacy messages to encourage regional city applications.
\n\tFacilitate and promote engagement between cities, partners, local governments, and stakeholders to increase awareness and promote low-carbon, climate- resilient city development activities.
\n\tContribute to communication products, knowledge-sharing activities, and awareness-raising events, including writing articles, reports, and presentations.
\n\tParticipate in outreach and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the communications team.
\n\tOverall goal: Raise awareness of the Gap Fund among cities and city networks in the Central Asia region, improving coordination and implementing low-carbon and climate-resilient city development projects.
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The goal is to ensure clear communication and engagement with stakeholders across different regions, languages, and contexts through high-quality, accurate and culturally-sensitive interpretation and translation.
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03. Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) Guidelines
\n\nThis Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) represents the requirements for an open and competitive process. Expression of Interest will be accepted until 6:00 pm CET, 3 January 2025. Any expression of interest received after this date and time will not be accepted. All expressions of interest should include clear timetables, how they would work with C40, clear costs and detail on experience in this area.
\n\nThe expression of interest should give C40 evaluators all the information they need to assess your bid. Please clearly indicate where applicable:
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How your expression of interest is responsive to the Evaluation Criteria;
\n\tThe assumptions you are making about the project;
\n\tRisks you have identified and appropriate mitigation measures;
\n\tInformation about your fee;
\n\tProposed timeline of implementation;
\n\tAny additional support that you need to make the project a success, including any inputs you will need from third parties or C40 staff;
\n\tProposed working partnership with C40, including (as applicable) project governance and management, key personnel, key roles and responsibilities, and escalation procedure for issues.
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You must include adequate information about how your costs were calculated to enable evaluation of cost reasonableness.
\n\nThe expression of interest should clearly indicate the required input from C40 staff, the timeline of implementation, and any required background work or set- up. Furthermore, the submission should show how the respondent intends that the project governance and management should work. This should, as a minimum, cover the proposed working partnership with C40, key roles and responsibilities, reporting, change requests, escalation of issues, sign-off of work stages, and acceptance criteria.
\n\nRespondents are also required to set out any risks and assumptions made in planning this work. Where risks are identified appropriate management and mitigation strategies should also be outlined. The expression of interest should include details on how a risk assessment would be completed and what that would include.
\n\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest must outsource or contract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this must be clearly stated in the EoI. Additionally, all costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive to include any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
\n\nAll costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs.
\n\nContract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection of the winning bidder for this REoI. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by C40 legal department and will include scope, budget, schedule and other necessary items pertaining to the project.
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Supplier Diversity
\n\nC40 is committed to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement through promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity in our supplier base. We believe that by procuring a diverse range of suppliers, we get a wider range of experiences and thoughts from suppliers and thus are best able to deliver to the whole range of our diverse cities and the contexts that they operate within.
\n\nWe strongly encourage suppliers (individuals) that are diverse in terms of age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective to put forward an EoI to work with us.
\n\nFeel welcome to refer to C40’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement as supplier diversity and inclusive procurement is one element of applying equity, diversity and inclusion to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
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Contract
\n\nPlease note this is a contract for professional services and not a grant opportunity. Individual consultants unable to accept contracts for professional services should not submit bids. This opportunity will be awarded in line with the World Bank – Contract for small assignment – Time based template which is meant for individual consultants.
\n\nThese terms and conditions are non-negotiable. Organisations unable to accept them as drafted should not submit bids in connection with this opportunity.
\n\nIf C40 are unable to execute a contract with the winning bidder of this competitive process, we reserve the right to award the contract to the second highest ranked bidder.
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Subcontracting
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\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest needs to subcontract any work to meet the requirements of the expression of interest, this must be clearly stated. All costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive of any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
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04. Submission and Timeline
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Request for Expression of Interest Timeline:
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| \n\t\t\t Request for EoI sent out \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 December 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Deadline for receiving EoI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Evaluation of EoI received \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 - 17 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Short list of individual Consultants: Interviews and assessments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 - 24 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Selection decision made \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Draft Negotiated Contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 - 31 January 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Notification of Award \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 February 2025 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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05. Scope, Objectives and Selection Criteria
\n\nLevel: Specialist
\n\nTitle: Engagement Support
\n\nGeographical Scope: Eastern European and Central Asian countries
\n\nLocation: Preferable within the EECA region
\n\nExpected start date: February 2025
\n\nDuration: Fixed term until December 31, 2025
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Objectives of the assignment
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\nThe GCoM-Gap fund Partnership spreads across four regions. Under the guidance of the Global team and closely working with the team for the EECA (Eastern Europe and Central Asia) region, the objectives of this assignment are:
Facilitate engagement between cities and stakeholders to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient city development in the EECA region.
\n\tMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the EECA region.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support for the GCoM-Gap Fund partnership activities and engagement in the EECA region.
\n\tEngage regional and local governments and relevant partners and stakeholders in activities to raise awareness about the Gap Fund.
\n\tSupport the delivery of workshops and outreach events for cities aiming to accelerate low-carbon development.
\n\tTogether with other members of the EECA team, provide technical assistance for cities aiming to apply to the Gap Fund in the region, and identify and address city challenges during the Expression of Interest (EoI) completion process.
\n\tContribute to develop communication products and support knowledge-sharing activities.
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Scope of Services, Tasks (Components) and Expected Deliverables
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1. Mapping of key stakeholders in the EECA region, including developing a database of relevant cities, local governments, partners and organizations in EECA involved in climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
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Deliverables:
\n\nStakeholder database
\n\tMonthly reports on outreach and awareness-raising activities
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2. Awareness raising and engagement:
\n\nFacilitation of Gap Fund awareness-raising events for local governments.
\n\tEngage with cities and provide support to facilitate low-carbon and climate-resilient development.
\n\tSupport the organization and delivery of information sessions, meetings and workshops.
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Deliverables:
\n\nMeeting/workshop reports
\n\tGap Fund training materials regionally adapted
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3. Implementation support:
\n\nSupport the EECA regional team and, under the supervision of the Global team, coordinate with other regional teams
\n\tLiaise with project partners like Regional Covenant, cities and other stakeholders.
\n\tContribute to reports and knowledge products on project progress, challenges and recommendations.
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Deliverables:
\n\nProgress reports
\n\tPresentations
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Reporting Requirements and Time Schedule for Deliverables
\n\n(a) Narrative report, including progress on activities and deliverables, to be shared on a monthly basis and to be attached to the monthly invoices submitted;
\n\n(b) The report and invoice will need to be submitted via an online form that will be provided to the selected consultant;
\n\n(c) Submission deadline: on the 10th day of the following months, for each month of service;
\n\n(d) Submission to the following email addresses:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance, tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer, ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
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Qualification Requirements for the Consultant
\n\nGraduate degree in relevant fields like urban planning, economics, environment, and engineering.
\n\t3+ years experience in areas like sustainable development and climate change.
\n\tStrong project management, analytical, communication and presentation skills.
\n\tFluency in written and spoken English and Russian is required. Any additional language spoken in the region would be an asset.
\n\tExperience working in multicultural environments.
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06. Additional Information
\n\nThe potential post-holder is asked to submit an EoI including CV and Cover Letter. Please include your estimated daily fee.
\n\nThe total expected number of days for this role is between 40 to 60 for the duration of the contract but this might be subject to change.
\n\nThis position might require travelling and related travel expenses will be covered by the project upon approval.
\n\nAll costs incurred in connection with the submission of this EoI are non-refundable by C40.
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07. C40 Policies
\n\nC40 expects third parties to able to abide by these C40 policies:
\n\nNon-Staff Code of Conduct Policy here
\n\tEquity , Diversity and Inclusion Policy here
\n\tNon-Staff Travel and Expenses Policy - here
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08. Submissions
\n\nEach Potential Supplier must submit CV, Cover Letter, and estimated daily fee to the email addresses below by 3 January 2025 before 6:00 pm CET:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance (GCoM), tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tCeire Carey, Operations Officer (GCoM), ccarey@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tThe subject of the email should read as follows: Engagement Support for Eastern European and Central Asian countries - GCOM-GAP FUND
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09. Client’s Input and Counterpart Personnel
\n\n(a) Services, facilities and property to be made available to the Consultant by the Client: email address, internal communication tools, Google Drive tools.
\n\n(b) Professional and support counterpart personnel to be assigned by the Client to the Consultant’s team: EECA team composed by 3 consultants, including this new consultancy role.
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Disclaimer
\n\nC40 will not accept any liability or be responsible for any costs incurred by Potential Suppliers in preparing a response for this REoI.
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\nNeither the issue of the REoI, nor any of the information presented in it, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of C40 (or any of its partners) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in this REoI should be interpreted as a commitment by C40 to award a contract to a Potential Supplier as a result of this procurement, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Uzbekistan
\n\nInstitutional Capacity Building Project
\n\nCredit No.: IDA 6431-UZ
\n\nAssignment Title: Engagement of a Consulting Company for the Implementation of Privatization Operations for the five largest SOEs
\n\nReference No.: SAMA-IPO-5SOE-QCBS
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The Ministry of Economy and finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Institutional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services on behalf of the State Assets Management Agency (UzSAMA).
\n\nThe UzSAMA is seeking to engage a qualified and experienced Advisor to assist in the privatization of five State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in three key economic sectors: services, chemical (fertilisers), and construction.
\n\nThe objective of this task is to provide comprehensive full-cycle support to UzSAMA in privatizing at least five SOEs in three key sectors in line with international good practice, considering the industry and individual specifics of assets, and applicable national legislation.
\n\nThe Ministry of Economy and finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services submitting directly to the piu_mof@mail.ru.
\n\nThe qualification requirements for the Consultants are:
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The proposed team will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference. The Key experts will be not evaluation during review the EOI.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English, Russian or Uzbek languages to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by September 5 2024.
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Project Implementation Unit under the
\nMinistry of Economy and finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Attn: Sirojiddin Imanov, Manager of the Project
\n\nUzbekistan, 100017, Tashkent city, 29, Istiklol St.
\n\nTel: +998901741711
\n\nE-mail: piu_mof@mail.ru
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As part of the EOI, the consultant should include the following information:
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Terms of Reference
\n\nFor a Advisor to support Implementation of Privatization Operations for the five State Owned Enterprises
\n\nIn May of 2024 a new Law “On privatization of state-property” came into force, which determined 8 methods of privatization, such as electronic online auction, competitive bidding, stock exchange, public invitation to negotiate, competitive dialogue, contribution of real estate, share and enterprise to the charter fund of another company, as well as leasing of enterprise with the condition of subsequent sale. By this Law, the State Assets Management Agency (hereinafter as – UzSAMA) is an authorized state body in the sphere of privatization of state property and is in charge of developing privatization programs for each category of state property.
\n\nTherefore, to implement privatization reforms, by ensuring competition in the economy, creating equal conditions for business entities, accelerating the full transition to market relations, increasing the competitiveness of the national economy, as well as increasing the volume of private investment, UzSAMA intends to attract, on the basis of a competitive procedure a Advisor to support the upcoming privatization of five SOEs in three key sectors of the economy such as: services, chemical (fertilizers) and construction. The selection process will follow the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”).The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Client) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Institutional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services on behalf of the State Assets Management Agency (UzSAMA).
\n\nPrivatization of relevant state assets is aimed at achieving the following goals:
\n\nThe UzSAMA is seeking to engage a qualified and experienced Advisor to assist in the privatization of five State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in three key economic sectors: services, chemical (fertilisers), and construction.
\n\nThe five SOEs for privatization are expected to be selected from the SOEs listed in Annex 1 to this Terms of Reference. The list was prepared based on the annexes 1 and 2 of the Resolution of the President No.162 dated 19 April 2024 and is subject to change in accordance with the privatization program of the government.
\n\nService sector: The service sector contributes significantly to Uzbekistan's GDP, accounting for around 35-40% of the total GDP. It has been a major driver of economic growth, especially as the country transitions from an agriculture-based economy to a more diversified one.
\n\nChemical (fertalisers) sector: Uzbekistan has a well-established chemical sector, particularly in the production of fertilizers. Since country's chemical industry is a significant contributor to its economy, primarily driven by its abundant natural gas resources, which serve as a key input for fertilizer production. The government of Uzbekistan has introduced new policies to attract foreign investment and promote private ownership in various sectors, including chemicals. Therefore, several state-owned chemical enterprises have been slated for privatization.
\n\nConstuction sector: The Uzbek government has launched various initiatives to modernize the sector, including the adoption of new construction technologies and practices. There are also efforts to improve regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality and safety of construction projects. The sector presents numerous opportunities for foreign investors, particularly in areas such as residential and commercial real estate, industrial facilities, and infrastructure development.
\n\nThe objective of this task is to provide comprehensive full-cycle support to UzSAMA in privatizing at least five SOEs in three key sectors in line with international good practice, considering the industry and individual specifics of assets, and applicable national legislation. As part of the process, UzSAMA may request an independent valuation company to carry out an independent asset valuation based on national rules.
\n\nScope of services
\n\nThe UzSAMA intends to hire an Advisor to supoport the implementation of Privatization Deals through delivering advice on all aspects of the transaction, including inter alia:
\n\nThe scope of services/work included in the Advisor’s Terms of Reference is indicative, and the actual scope of work and details may differ to conclude the transaction efficiently and effectively within the agreed timetable. The Advisor is encouraged to propose any revisions to improve the tasks listed under these Terms of Reference, which will be taken into account during the technical evaluation of proposals.
\n\nThe detailed activities and timetable, which outline the key tasks, deadlines and deliverables would be set during the privatization process (after the Advisor would (i) become familiar with the SOEs (ii) refine its understanding of the Government’s objectives and constraints, and (iii) review the completed reports relevant to the project and pending legislative changes) and included in the Diagnostic report.
\n\nThe Advisor is required to assist the UzSAMA with the intention of successful sale of SOEs (project companies) fulfilling the Government’s stated objective (the Assignment”). The phases envisaged for the assignment are:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t PHASES \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TASKS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TIMELINE \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t DELIVERABLES \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Preparation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Privatization process planning \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Market analysis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Review of legislation and regulation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Comparable transactions analysis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Transaction \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Selection \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Preparation of transaction documentation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Managing potential investors \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Completion \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Negotiation and finalisation of Sales and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t • Offers evaluation report and recommendation for preferred bidders for each SOEs; \n\n\t\t\t• Signed sale andhare purchase agreement for each of the SOEs; and \n\n\t\t\t• Post privatization monitoring strategy. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Advisor is expected to complete the above tasks for all five SOEs within 24 months after signing a contract.
\n\nFirms submitting proposals are, however, encouraged to propose their own timetables and suggest how, if at all, the assignment might be completed earlier. The Advisor should ensure that proposals allow adequate resources to achieve their proposed timetable.
\n\nPREPARATION PHASE
\n\nThe preparation phase should not be regarded as a series of sequential and/or disconnected tasks. UzSaAMA requires that the Advisor adopts a fully integrated approach to its analysis and reporting and that all relevant issues are considered within the context of the Government’s privatization objective.
\n\nThe UzSAMA expects the Advisor to develop a detailed plan for the preparation and conduct of the privatization transaction based on privatization program, approved by the Resolution of the President No.162 dated 19 April 2024. The plan should include:
\n\nThe Advisor will be required to undertake necessary actions to become familiar with the details and to establish adequate local resources to conduct the privatization Project efficiently and effectively. This process will include:
\n\nThe Project resource plan should present logistical plans for managing the privatization process and identify areas where the Advisor is relying on particular inputs from the UzSAMA or relevant ministries. The resource plan should include the Advisor’s team structure, contact details of key personnel, reporting lines and timing of inputs, proposals for the structure of a project steering committee, together with outline data requests and deadlines for receipt of information from relevant institutions.
\n\nOn completion of this familiarisation process and in light of all available information, the Advisor should prepare a diagnostic report updating and developing the contents of the Advisor’s proposal. Additionally, the diagnostic report has to include an outline marketing strategy.
\n\nThe Advisor will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all necessary documentation covering:
\n\nThe Advisor will be required to assess the proposed method in the privatization program and composition of sale packages and to comment on it, including, if the Advisor deems necessary, a proposal to 1) modify the method and/or 2) to reallocate companies within the sale packages.
\n\nThe privatization Strategy should take the into account relevant public policy documents and explain how the recommended strategy will contribute towards the achievement of that overall development plan.
\n\nThe Privatization Strategy should also identify and propose alternative solutions to potential key problem issues that may arise during the course of the transactions.
\n\nUzSAMA is expecting the Advisor to propose and implement a multi-faceted marketing strategy that presents the opportunity effectively and reaches a wide target audience. UzSAMA expects the Advisor to take full advantage of the potential of all communication channels to promote the transaction, including printed media and the internet. UzSAMA would expect to be fully informed about developing and executing the marketing effort.
\n\nI. Market Analysis:
\n\nThe Advisor should prepare
\n\nII. Enterprise Analysis:
\n\nThe Advisor will be required to undertake an extensive analysis of the current state of the SOEs.
\n\nThe main areas of analysis that should be undertaken are:
\n\ndescription of the Asset, its market and competitive positioning.
\n\nThe Advisor will also identify potential areas of concern about the assets from an investor's perspective and the most common reasons for failures of such transactions. Providing recommendations for measures to mitigate the identified risks.
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III Comparable Transactions
\n\nThe Advisor should also present a review of international comparable transactions, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of different privatization strategies and the eventual successes and failures of attempts to privatise the similar companies in other countries.
\n\nIV Legal and Regulatory
\n\nThe Advisor should assess the legislative and regulatory environment to identify issues that, based on international experience, may arise during the course of and after the completion of the privatization of the SOES in services, chemical (fertilisers), and construction sectors.
\n\nPreparation Phase Deliverables
\n\nThe deliverables from this phase of the assignment are:
\n\nAll deliverables are subject to review and approval by the UzSAMA.
\n\nTransaction Phase
\n\nAs soon as the preparatory phase is completed, UzSAMA, as well as the Advisor launch the process of collecting offers. This will be conducted in accordance with the final recommendations concerning form and timing for each SOEs as set out in the privatization strategy.
\n\nBuilding on the results from the early marketing, one of the key aspects to the success of the transaction will be the effective management of relations with potential investors. UzSAMA expects its Advisor to provide all reasonable support and guidance to potential investors and to ensure that the transaction logistics are managed in accordance with best international practices.
\n\nThe Advisor will be responsible for handling initial enquiries from potential investors, co-ordinating the formal expressions of interest, and preparing and disseminating due diligence procedure instructions (within the instructions to bidders contained in the information memorandum).
\n\nThe Advisor will make data room documents available in electronic format (virtual data room). The Advisor will be responsible for setting up and running the virtual data room taking into account legal and regulatory requirements.
\n\nThe Advisor will also ensure that all necessary public notices are published in accordance with privatization law. In association with the privatization co-ordinator, the Advisor will also arrange meetings with UzSAMA personnel, site visits, and provide e-data room access.
\n\nThe Advisor will also be required to prepare a detailed Information Memorandum (“IM”) and Sales Process Documentation (“SPD”)
\n\nThe IMs should be prepared in accordance with Uzbekistan legal requirements and should contain inter alia:
\n\nThe SPDs should contain inter alia:
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Transaction Documentation
\n\nThe Advisor will be expected to prepare all the documents connected to the successful conclusion of the transaction, including:
\n\nThe Advisor will be expected to enter into a dialogue with pre-selected potential investors to ensure that the format and the contents of the contract are broadly acceptable prior to entering into final negotiations. The ultimate form and content will be agreed with the UzSAMA.
\n\nThe Advisor, with the assistance of the UzSAMA, should draft all necessary reports and other documentation for approval by the relevant Government body or agency.
\n\nSelection
\n\nBased on a review of international experience and taking into account the Government’s objectives and the specific features of the Uzbekistan environment, the Advisor should prepare a detailed framework for the evaluation of offers and the selection of a preferred investor.
\n\nThe selection criteria should be based on an appropriate balance of key aspects of the technical and financial offer received from each potential investor. The Advisor will be required to prepare such a report if necessary and to present any evidence that the authorities may require.
\n\nTransaction Phase Deliverables
\n\nThe principal deliverables from this phase, separately for each privatization deal are:
\n\nThese deliverables may not be combined and are subject to review and approval by UzSAMA.
\n\nCOMPLEtion Phase
\n\nEvaluation of Offers
\n\nThe Advisor will, conduct the opening of offers and ensure that offers comply with the technical requirements as set out in the instructions to bidders. The Advisor will then present a report to the UzSAMA setting out a detailed analysis of the offers and making a firm recommendation for short list and resubmission of improved offers or preferred bidder. In the event that the Advisor recommends a short list and call for improved offers, the Advisor will be responsible for agreeing the terms and conditions of the second or subsequent bidding rounds with the PA and communicating the requirements to the potential investors.
\n\nNegotiation and Finalisation of SPA
\n\nThe Advisor will advise and work alongside UzSAMA in the final negotiation of the sale and purchase agreement. Having negotiated the terms of the agreement, the Advisor will be responsible for the drafting and advising on the execution of final documentation.
\n\nOnce the contract has been finalised, initialled by the preferred investor and approved by relevant Government bodies and agencies, the Advisor will be responsible for organising financial closure of the transaction, advising on the fulfilment of conditions arising from the SPA and addressing other closure issues that may arise.
\n\nPost privatization Control activities
\n\nThe Advisor will submit recommendations on the parameters and measurement tools to assess the commitments to be undertaken by the purchasers based on investment and other commitments. This should be focused on objective and measurable undertakings made by the investor and should be backed up by appropriate training for UzSAMA personnel
\n\nCompletion Phase Deliverables
\n\nThe principal deliverables from this phase are:
\n\nThese deliverables may not be combined and are subject to review and approval by UzSAMA.
\n\n7. Minimum qualification requirements:
\n\n7.1. Key Personal and Their Duties
\n\ni) Project Manager
\n\nii) Financial Analyst
\n\niii) Legal Advisor
\n\niv) Industry/Market Expert
\n\nv) Environmental and Social Consultant
\n\nIn addition, the Advisor will provide a junior liaison specialist, who will be based at the premises of UzSAMA and be responsible for liaising with relevant UzSAMA staff, preparation of all negotiation and approval documents (meeting minutes, etc.) as per procedures of Client and UzSAMA.
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7.2. Availability of key personal:
\n\nSupport to be Provided by UzSAMA
\n\nUzSAMA is fully committed to the successful completion of the privatization of selected companies and will offer support to the Advisor as set out below. The UzSAMA will assist the Advisor with the following:
\n\nReporting Requirements
\n\nIn addition to the deliverables described under each phase, the Advisor will be required to prepare and submit reports (in addition to the section 8 deliverables) on a regular basis throughout the assignment:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A report detailing any issues that come to light after the commencement of the tasks and a plan of time bound actions related to the specific privatization deal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one month of the start date of the contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Progress reports \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monthly report summarising progress made describing the process followed and highlighting anticipated issues for the following phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The exact form and content of each report should be agreed between the Advisor and UzSAMA. All reports should be submitted in English and Russian to the UzSAMA privatization coordinator. The Advisor will be responsible for all translation and interpretation services they may require in implementation of the assignment.
\n\nFor the purposes of technical proposals evaluation, the following criteria will apply (Subject to approval by the Procurment Comission):
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| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Company information and relevant experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Compliance of the proposed work plan and methodology with TOR requirements \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Qualifications and competencies of key experts proposed for the assignment \n\n\t\t\tSub-criteria: \n\n\t\t\t(a) general qualifications: education and training, number of years of experience, positions held, duration of work in a firm as a full-time employee, work experience in developing countries, etc. - 20% \n\n\t\t\t(b) eligibility for the assignment: education, training, work experience in the are, experience in the subject area, etc., applicable for this assignment - 70% \n\n\t\t\t(c) experience in the region: knowledge of the local languages, administrative systems, organization of government agencies, etc. - 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Other requirements
\n\nAdvisor shall provide a written statement of sufficient competence as well as human, time, material resources to perform the tasks assigned.
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Advisor will provide information on the presence of a conflict of interest and shall report to the (Client) if there any issue related to any conflict of interest, anytime.
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Advisor will follow the Section III of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Client and UzSAMA.
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Annex 1
\n\nThe list of SOEs that are being privatized
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Oʻzneftegazburgʻulash ishlari” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Drilling operations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Silk avia” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Air traffic \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Information technology center” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Registration of a mobile device by international specific identification codes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Temiryoʻlyoʻlovchi servis” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Food delivery service on trains \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Lemken Chirchiq” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Production of agricultural and forestry techniques \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Xumson sanatoriyasi”LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Health resort \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Gold Moon Tashkent” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Production of jewelry and similar products \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Alskom” JSC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Activities in the field of insurance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35.5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Xiva plaza” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hotel services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Xiva lokomotiv” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hotel services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Ekspo” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hotel services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 63.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Boysunkoʻmir” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Coal mining \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t “Shargʻunkoʻmir” LLC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Coal mining \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 99.9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of over 12,000 cities and local governments and 100+ supporting partners to take ambitious and measurable climate and energy action. The cities and partners of GCoM share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and towards a resilient and low-emission society.
\n\nIn addition to providing resources and training opportunities, the GCoM gives cities a unified voice on the international stage, ensuring the local level is heard in global policy debates.
\n\nThe Global Covenant of Mayors is comprised of 13 Regional and National Covenants that support signatory cities in line with local needs. By signing up via their Regional or National Covenant, cities become part of a global movement.
\n\nHence, GCoM serves cities and local governments by mobilizing and supporting ambitious, measurable, planned climate and energy action in their communities by working with city/regional networks, national governments, and other partners to achieve our vision.
\n\nLed today by UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 142 countries, representing over 900 million people or more than 10% of the global population.
\nTo learn more about the work of GCoM and our cities, please visit our Website, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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2. Summary, Purpose and Background of the Project
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About the City Climate Finance Gap Fund:
\n\nThe City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) launched in September 2020, aims to help cities in developing and emerging countries transition towards low-carbon and climate-resilient pathways. This will be achieved by addressing the critical lack of financing necessary to formulate city climate strategies and analyze key actions, identifying the actions for cities to pursue to enhance their capacities, promoting improved coordination among key stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of projects from planning and strategy development to project concept and pre-feasibility stage. The City Climate Finance Gap Fund aims to help cities in developing and emerging economies transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient pathways by providing technical assistance and improving access to financing.
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About the project:
\n\nThe project seeks to (i) raise awareness of cities and city networks about the Gap Fund. This encompasses the development and dissemination of awareness raising materials, and the delivery of knowledge exchange events to facilitate partnerships and promote low-carbon, climate resilient city development activities; (ii) Support to cities through outreach activities that include the assessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities, and the delivery of knowledge sharing activities, including training and workshops. (iii) the third component will support overall coordination and project implementation.
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The project will consist of three components, namely: (i) Awareness Raising, (ii) Support to Cities, and (iii) Project Management as described in the following sections.
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Component 1: Awareness Raising. This component will support selected cities by carrying out climate awareness activities. It will comprise two activities:
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Development and dissemination of awareness raising materials on the existence and operation of the CCFGF in different regions; and
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Component 2: Support to Cities. This component will focus on outreach activities to promote low-carbon, climate-resilient city development. It will comprise two activities:
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Assessment of cities’ climate challenges and priorities in connection with developing, financing and implementing climate-smart projects; and
\n\tKnowledge sharing activities, including trainings and workshops, with relevant stakeholders on existing tools and data available on emissions reduction, climate resilience and energy access quantification.
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Component 3: Project Management. This component will support overall coordination and project implementation. The Global Secretariat at GCOM will function as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) responsible for overall project monitoring and evaluation and reporting. The PIU will liaise with the World Bank and EIB Gap Fund Secretariats and work closely with GCOM’s regional and national chapters. This component will also finance incremental operating costs such as office administration, design, printing and translation, and information technology and conduct project audits.
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Objectives of the assignment:
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\n\nMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the MENA region.
\n\tEngage regional local governments in Gap Fund trainings and events, collaborating with the Gap Fund - GCOM Global team and the Regional Covenant of Mayors in MENA.
\n\tProvide support during the Gap Fund application process for MENA cities, identifying needs and challenges that can be addressed by Gap Fund technical assistance and reporting findings to the global team.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support to the GCOM-Gap Fund Global team’s engagement in the MENA region, in coordination with the Regional Covenant.
\n\tConduct dialogues, meetings, interviews, and workshops with local government representatives and stakeholders in MENA cities to raise awareness of the Gap Fund and support the submission of quality Expressions of Interests.
\n\tTranslate relevant Gap Fund materials into Arabic and develop advocacy messages to encourage regional city applications.
\n\tFacilitate and promote engagement between cities, partners, local governments, and stakeholders to increase awareness and promote low-carbon, climate- resilient city development activities.
\n\tContribute to communication products, knowledge-sharing activities, and awareness-raising events, including writing articles, reports, and presentations.
\n\tParticipate in outreach and knowledge exchange activities, supporting the communications team.
\n\tOverall goal: Raise awareness of the Gap Fund among cities and city networks in the MENA region, improving coordination and implementing low-carbon and climate-resilient city development projects.
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The goal is to ensure clear communication and engagement with stakeholders across different regions, languages, and contexts through high-quality, accurate and culturally-sensitive interpretation and translation.
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3. Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) Guidelines
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This Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) represents the requirements for an open and competitive process. Expression of Interest will be accepted until 6:00 pm CET, May 21, 2024. Any expression of interest received after this date and time will not be accepted. All expressions of interest should include clear timetables, how they would work with C40, clear costs and detail on experience in this area.
\n\nThe expression of interest should give C40 evaluators all the information they need to assess your bid. Please clearly indicate where applicable:
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How your expression of interest is responsive to the Evaluation Criteria;
\n\tThe assumptions you are making about the project;
\n\tRisks you have identified and appropriate mitigation measures;
\n\tInformation about your fee;
\n\tProposed timeline of implementation;
\n\tAny additional support that you need to make the project a success, including any inputs you will need from third parties or C40 staff;
\n\tProposed working partnership with C40, including (as applicable) project governance and management, key personnel, key roles and responsibilities, and escalation procedure for issues.
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You must include adequate information about how your costs were calculated to enable evaluation of cost reasonableness.
\n\nThe expression of interest should clearly indicate the required input from C40 staff, the timeline of implementation, and any required background work or set-upset up. Furthermore, the submission should show how the respondent intends that the project governance and management should work. This should, as a minimum, cover the proposed working partnership with C40, key roles and responsibilities, reporting, change requests, escalation of issues, sign-off of work stages, and acceptance criteria.
\n\nRespondents are also required to set out any risks and assumptions made in planning this work. Where risks are identified appropriate management and mitigation strategies should also be outlined. The expression of interest should include details on how a risk assessment would be completed and what that would include.
\n\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest must outsource or contract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this must be clearly stated in the EoI. Additionally, all costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive to include any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
\n\nAll costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs.
\n\nContract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection of the winning bidder for this REoI. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by C40 legal department and will include scope, budget, schedule and other necessary items pertaining to the project.
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Supplier Diversity
\n\nC40 is committed to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement through promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity in our supplier base. We believe that by procuring a diverse range of suppliers, we get a wider range of experiences and thoughts from suppliers and thus are best able to deliver to the whole range of our diverse cities and the contexts that they operate within.
\n\nWe strongly encourage suppliers (individuals) that are diverse in terms of age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective to put forward a EoI to work with us.
\n\nFeel welcome to refer to C40’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement as supplier diversity and inclusive procurement is one element of applying equity, diversity and inclusion to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
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Contract
\n\nPlease note this is a contract for professional services and not a grant opportunity. Individual consultants unable to accept contracts for professional services should not submit bids. This opportunity will be awarded in line with the World Bank – Contract for small assignment – Time based template which is meant for individual consultants.
\n\nThese terms and conditions are non-negotiable. Organisations unable to accept them as drafted should not submit bids in connection with this opportunity.
\n\nIf C40 are unable to execute a contract with the winning bidder of this competitive process, we reserve the right to award the contract to the second highest ranked bidder.
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Subcontracting
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\nIf the individual consultant submitting an expression of interest needs to subcontract any work to meet the requirements of the expression of interest, this must be clearly stated. All costs included in expression of interest must be all-inclusive of any outsourced or contracted work. Any expression of interest which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organisations being contracted.
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4. Submission and Timeline
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Request for Expression of Interest Timeline:
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| \n\t\t\t Request for Proposals sent out \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t March 8, 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Deadline for receiving EoI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t March 21, 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Evaluation of EoI received \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t March 22, 2024 – March 27 , 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Short list of individual Consultants: Interviews and assessments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t March 28, 2024 – April 11 , 2024 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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5. Scope, Objectives and Selection Criteria
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Level: Junior
\n\nTitle: Junior support
\n\nGeographical Scope: Middle East and North Africa
\n\nLocation: Preferable within the MENA region
\n\nExpected start date: May 2024
\n\nDuration: Fixed term until December 31, 2024
\n\nObjectives of the assignment:
\n\nC40 and the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) are partnering with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) to raise awareness on the Gap Fund and support cities in accessing this technical assistance. Specifically in the Middle East and North Africa region, the objectives of this assignment are:
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Facilitate engagement between cities and stakeholders to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient city development in the MENA region.
\n\tMap cities, local governments, partners, and organizations involved in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in the MENA region.
\n\tOffer comprehensive support for the GCOM-Gap Fund partnership activities and engagement in the MENA region..
\n\tEngage regional local governments and relevant partners and stakeholders in activities to raise awareness about the Gap Fund.
\n\tDeliver workshops and outreach events for cities aiming to accelerate low-carbon development.
\n\tProvide technical assistance for MENA cities aiming to apply to the Gap Fund. Identify and address city challenges during the EoI completion process.
\n\tContribute to develop communication products and support knowledge-sharing activities.
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Duties and accountabilities:
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Mapping of key stakeholders in the MENA region: Database of relevant cities, local governments, partners and organizations in MENA involved in climate resilience and mitigation efforts.
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Deliverables:
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Awareness raising and engagement:
\n\nFacilitation of Gap Fund awareness raising events for local governments.
\n\tEngage with cities and provide support to facilitate low-carbon and climate resilient development.
\n\tSupport the organization and delivery of information sessions, meetings and workshops.
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Deliverables:
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\n\tGap Fund training materials
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Implementation support:
\n\nLiaise with project partners like Regional Covenant, cities and other stakeholders.
\n\tContribute to reports and knowledge products on project progress, challenges and recommendations.
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Deliverables:
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Selection Criteria:
\n\nGraduate degree in relevant fields like urban planning, economics, environment, engineering.
\n\t3+ years experience in areas like sustainable development and climate change.
\n\tStrong project management, analytical, communication and presentation skills.
\n\tFluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
\n\tExperience working in multi-cultural environments.
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6. Additional Information
\n\nThe potential post-holder is asked to submit an EoI including CV and Cover Letter.
\n\nThe total expected number of days for this role is between 80 and 110 days for the duration of the contract but this might be subject to change. Please submit your estimated daily fee.
\n\nThis position might require travelling and related travel expenses will be covered by the project upon approval.
\n\nAll costs incurred in connection with the submission of this EoI are non-refundable by C40.
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C40 expects third parties to able to abide by these C40 policies:
\n\nNon-Staff Code of Conduct Policy here
\n\tEquity , Diversity and Inclusion Policy here
\n\tNon-Staff Travel and Expenses Policy - here
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08. Submissions
\n\nEach Potential Supplier must submit CV, Cover Letter, and estimated daily fee to the email addresses below by March 21, 2024 before 6:00 pm CET:
\n\nTommaso Santapaola, Head of Operations and Finance (GCoM), tsantapaola@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tGhislaine Kieffer, Head of Leadership Support and Strategy (GCoM), gkieffer@globalcovenantofmayors.org
\n\tThe subject of the email should read as follows: Junior support for Middle East and North Africa - GCOM-GAP FUND
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Disclaimer
\n\nC40 will not accept any liability or be responsible for any costs incurred by Potential Suppliers in preparing a response for this REoI.
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\nNeither the issue of the REoI, nor any of the information presented in it, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of C40 (or any of its partners) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in this REoI should be interpreted as a commitment by C40 to award a contract to a Potential Supplier as a result of this procurement, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Uzbekistan
\n\nInstitutional Capacity Building Project
\n\nCredit No.: IDA 6431-UZ
\n\nAssignment Title: Uzbekistan Hospital Consolidation Project Local Legal Consultant
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Reference No.: PPPDA-HOSPITAL-LOCALLEGAL-CS-CQS
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The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Institutional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services on behalf of the PPPD Agency under the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
\n\nThe Consulting services (“the Services”) include consulting legal services for conducting legal due diligence, to be submitted to the IFC and the International Legal Consultant, to identify all legal issues relevant to the successful implementation of the Project and will prepare a detailed due diligence report.
\n\nImplementation period up to 12-24 months, ensuring full consistency with the Terms of Reference (TOR) attached in this REOI.
\n\nThe Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services submitting directly to the piu_mof@mail.ru.
\n\nThe qualification requirements for the Consultants are:
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant and the proposed team will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English, Russian or Uzbek languages to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) August 9th 2021.
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Project Implementation Unit under the
\nMinistry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Attn: Foziljon Kalandarov, Manager of the Project
\n\nUzbekistan, 100017, Tashkent city, 29, Istiklol St.
\n\nTel: +998907380050
\n\nE-mail: piu_mof@mail.ru
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Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nUzbekistan Hospital Consolidation Project
\n\nLocal Legal Consultant
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I. PROJECT BACKGROUND
\n\nIntroduction
\n\nHealthcare is one of the priority sectors for the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in its plans for improving public services. Currently, care provision is predominantly based on a network of small, public mono-profile hospitals that treat separate disease categories and population groups (e.g., neurological and psychiatric hospitals, cardiology and emergency hospitals). At the same time, lack of investment in requisite infrastructure and equipment has led to many of these facilities being in need of major rehabilitation or new construction, and only very few being able to provide complex medical care in line with international best practice
\n\nThe GoU through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) is therefore – and especially against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis – vested in upgrading the country’s hospital capacity to improve the efficiency, safety and quality of services provided. In particular, the MoH is focused on transforming the present network of mono-profile hospitals by consolidating them into contemporary multi-profile facilities which would allow for treatment of patients facing multiple conditions. The underlying objective is both to optimize public sector spending and to attract private investments in Uzbekistan’s health sector to help create modern hospital infrastructure and introduce quality facility management.
\n\n1. Project Description
\n\nTo pilot the above-noted plans, Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) (together - the Client) envisages to combine several outdated mono-profile public hospitals in a pilot region into a new multidisciplinary greenfield hospital with the help of a competitively selected private investor under a public-private partnership (PPP) model (the Project). As such, the Project will be structured as a Private Finance Initiative (PFI), whereby the private partner is expected to design, build, finance and maintain the respective hospital, while the public partner continues to be responsible for the provision of all clinical services. Expected Project size will be confirmed during project preparation. While the PFI model is contemplated under Uzbekistan’s PPP law of 2019, the Project would be the first hospital PFI in the country where hospitals are prevalently owned by the MoH.
\n\nBy choosing a PPP structure, the GoU specifically expects (i) to benefit from the expertise of specialized companies in implementing best-practice as regards high-quality hospital design that leads to improved clinical workflows and efficiency gains in maintenance and management services; (ii) to ensure on time and within budget delivery; (iii) to benefit from potential technical innovations; and (iv) to access much needed private financing for further development of the country’s healthcare sector.
\n\nIn this context and making use of a World Bank loan earmarked for funding of PPP preparation activities across all sectors, the GoU wishes to appoint a local law firm (the Local Legal Consultant), to provide legal support during the implementation of the Project.
\n\nThe support of the Local Legal Consultant will relate to all legal aspects of the PPP transaction with a focus on local legislation, including legal due diligence, support to the preparation of tender documents and the PPP agreement and/or other legal documents, and legal support in conducting a fair and transparent tender process, as specified further in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nAn international law firm (the International Legal Consultant) will be appointed separately (see the Terms of Reference included under Annex 1). The Local Legal Consultant will work jointly and in close collaboration with the International Legal Consultant to support the IFC and the GoU in implementing the Project.
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will work under the coordination and supervision of both the Client and IFC and will report to the IFC team on all the aspects and deliverables of this assignment. The Local Legal Consultant will equally liaise and collaborate with the technical consultants under the Project as well as any other consultants that IFC as the lead transaction advisor recruits. In delivering its services, the Local Legal Consultant is expected to follow the below phased approach according to which IFC’s advisory services will be structured.
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2. Project Phases
\n\nThis phase is expected to be completed at the time of the Consultant’s appointment and does hence not form part of the expected scope of work (as detailed below).
\n\nThe duration of each phase may be affected as a result of decisions that the Client or IFC may make from time to time in connection with the Project. The Client and IFC may also instruct the Local Legal Consultant to suspend work during any delay period.
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II. SCOPE OF WORK
\n\nPhase 1 – Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring
\n\n1. Legal Due Diligence
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will conduct legal due diligence, to be submitted to the IFC and the International Legal Consultant, to identify all legal issues relevant to the successful implementation of the Project and will prepare a detailed due diligence report setting these out.
\n\nWithout limitation, the due diligence report must include the following:
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will also be expected to:
\n\nIn formalizing the legal due diligence report, the Local Legal Consultant is to include the following:
\n\nBased on the results of the above analysis, the Local Legal Consultant in collaboration with the International Legal Consultant, will be required to provide inputs to an executive summary Project presentation as well as to relevant legal sections of the Project Assessment Document (PAD) and the Project Concept, both of which are required documents under Uzbek PPP legislation. The final version of the legal due diligence report, in which the Local Legal Consultant will have incorporated inputs from both the IFC, the International Legal Consultant and the Client following their review, is to be annexed to the PAD. The structure of the PAD (unofficial translation from the Uzbek language for reference only) is provided in Annex 2. In case of legislative changes as regards the drafting requirements or the PAD and/or the Project Concept, or introduction of other documents for preparation and implementation of PPP projects, the Local Legal Consultant is expected to provide support and modifications. IFC will be responsible for preparation of the PAD and Project Concept.
\n\n2. Structuring Analysis
\n\nBased on the findings in the due diligence report, the Local Legal Consultant and the International Legal Consultant, will assist IFC in its analysis of available structuring options and in framing recommendations to the Client, including analysis and recommendations on the allocation of legal, regulatory, and other risks for the Project, and benchmarking against other similar projects. Tasks under the structuring analysis include:
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3. Promoting the Project
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant, together with the International Legal Consultant, will support the Client and IFC in follow-up consultations, including with other stakeholders, to assist them to reach a decision on whether and how to proceed further with the Project. Specifically, the Local Legal Consultant, together with the International Legal Consultant, will assist the Client and IFC with the legal aspects of the marketing effort to potential investors (lenders and sponsors) by replying to written questions, and participating in conference calls or meetings.
\n\nIf the Client approves the Project to proceed to tendering stage, the Local Legal Consultant will then support the International Legal Consultant and IFC as outlined under Phase 2.
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Phase 2 – Legal Advisory Support During Tender Process
\n\n4. Bid Process
\n\nAs noted under Section I, the Project will be tendered through an independent bid process. The Local Legal Consultant will be required to work in close collaboration with the International Legal Consultant to support the Client and IFC in the tender process.
\n\nSpecific tasks of the Local Legal Consultant during Phase 2 will include the following:
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In preparation of the initial drafts of the Project Documents, the Local Legal Consultant will ensure their compliance with local legislation and regulatory framework requirements., while the International Legal Consultant will ensure their alignment with best international practice. The International Legal Consultant will be responsible for the quality of the final set Project Documents.
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III. MAIN DELIVERABLES, LANGUAGE AND INDICATIVE TIMELINE
\n\n1. Overview of Deliverables
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will be expected to provide the main deliverables in accordance with the below timetable. This is indicative only and actual timelines will be mutually decided per the requirements of the Client.
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| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Target months from Notice to Proceed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 1. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft legal due diligence report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Incorporation of comments from the International Legal Consultant as well as IFC, and preparation of the final due diligence report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Two weeks from receipt of comments to the draft \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inputs to relevant sections of the PAD and review the final set of documents that will be submitted to the Client (IFC will coordinate finalization of the PAD and the Project Concept) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase II – Legal Advisory Support During the Tender Process \n\n\t\t\t~6-8 months from the end of Phase I \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Drafting the RFQ documentation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 1 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Input in the RFQ Evaluation Report, prequalification Q&A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparation, of the draft RFP and PPP Agreements, for review by International Legal Consultant \n\n\t\t\tSupport the International Legal Consultant in finalizing these documents based on comments from the Client, IFC, bidders and the PPP Agency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Support with bidders Q&A related to legal aspects, participation in the bidders’ conference; \n\n\t\t\tSupport the International Legal Consultant and IFC with the revision of the final set of Project Documents); \n\n\t\t\tAssistance to the IFC, the Client and the International Legal Consultant with evaluation of proposals, and support with the finalization of the bid evaluation report from the perspective of local legislation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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2. Quality Control
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant is required to produce a high-quality work product in accordance with best practice for law firms. This means, among other things:
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3. Language
\n\nDraft deliverables shall be logically structured, clearly and economically drafted and in plain English and Russian languages. All deliverables will first be drafted in English and once IFC is satisfied with the draft all documents, the Local Legal Consultant will need to translate these in Russian language for the GoU’s approval processes.
\n\nFor the avoidance of doubt, the Local Legal Consultant will also provide for translation of those deliverables that are prepared by the International Legal Consultant. Specifically, the Local Legal Consultant will bear the primary responsibility for preparing the translation of the Project Documents into the Russian language and ensure that the translation is correct and consistent.
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IV. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
\n\nThe remuneration for the activities described in these Terms of Reference will be a lump sum, inclusive of all staff costs, printing, translation, communications, travel, accommodation and the like, and all other costs incurred by the Local Legal Consultant in carrying out the assignment as described above.
\n\nPayments will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
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V. ASSUMPTIONS
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant may make the following assumptions:
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1. Time
\n\nPhase 1: Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring is expected to last between three to four months. There will likely be a period of several weeks during which the Client will be reviewing the PAD and making a decision.
\n\nPhase 2: Implementation to Commercial Close is expected to last between six to eight months.
\n\nThe above timeline is indicative, the actual schedule will depend on the complexity of issues discovered during due diligence and the Client’s decision-making process. As such, the Client may from time to time instruct the Local Legal Consultant to cease working, e.g., in case of delays in the Project schedule or periods when government decisions are required, whereupon these periods will be notionally suspended.
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2. Data and interviews
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will be required to collect the necessary data and information required for the legal due diligence including requesting data, confirmations, meetings and interviews with Government representatives as might be required.
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3. Specific Inputs to be Provided to the Local Legal Consultant
\n\nOnce the Local Legal Consultant’s contract is effective, the Client and IFC will make available to the Local Legal Consultant all relevant documents, files, reports, governmental opinions and any other information that may be needed so that the employed staff members are fully aware of latest developments and needs of the Project. Such documentation may be in Russian and/or English translation.
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VI. LOCAL LEGAL CONSULTANT PROFILE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
\n\n1. Functional Experience
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference. In particular, the Local Legal Consultant should demonstrate experience in:
\n\nFor the evaluation purpose the candidates should provide the information on experience and projects at least for 5, but no more than for 10 projects, by filling out the forms below:
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| \n\t\t\t N \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project start date (year, month mandatory) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project end date (year, month mandatory) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Country \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contracted Firm \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Participated lawyers in the project among the recommended personnel (full name) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Experience in providing the legal advice and structuring PPP transactions in Central Asia in the past 10 years (preferably experience in healthcare sector). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Experience in providing the legal advice in investment projects in infrastructure and social sector in Uzbekistan in the past 10 years (preferably experience in healthcare sector). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
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| \n\t\t\t Country / region \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project start date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project end date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Interrupted/uninterrupted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Participated lawyers in the project among the recommended personnel (full name) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Source of financing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t The role of the consulting firm \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t (indicate your role and contribution in terms of men-months) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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2. Key Professional Staff
\n\nThe team proposed by the Local Legal Consultant should, inter alia, include the following key specialists (the information below should be provided separately for each of the employee):
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| \n\t\t\t Team Leader / Senior Partner/Partner \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Team of Relevant Legal Associates \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Potential proponents should note that the proposed team leader is expected to both serve as main point of contact with IFC as well as the Client, and to significantly contribute to the successful implementation of the assignment. It is further expected that the proposed team leader will remain the same person throughout the duration of the assignment.
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\n\nInstitutional Capacity Building Project
\n\nCredit No.: IDA 6431-UZ
\n\nAssignment Title: Uzbekistan Hospital Consolidation Project International Legal Consultant
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Reference No.: PPPDA-HOSPITAL-INTERNATIONALLEGAL-CS-CQS
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The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Institutional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services on behalf of the PPPD Agency under the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
\n\nThe Consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of legal support during implementation of the multidisciplinary greenfield hospitals emergence Project in collaboration with the Local Legal Consultant. This support relates to all legal aspects of the PPP transaction, including review of the legal due diligence findings, support in the transaction structuring, preparation of tender documents, drafting the PPP agreement and/or other transaction documents, and support in conducting a fair and transparent tender process.
\n\nImplementation period up to 12-24 months, ensuring full consistency with the Terms of Reference (TOR) attached in this REOI.
\n\nThe Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services submitting directly to the piu_mof@mail.ru.
\n\nThe qualification requirements for the Consultants are:
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant and the proposed team will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English, Russian or Uzbek languages to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by July 22nd 2021.
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Project Implementation Unit under the
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Attn: Foziljon Kalandarov, Manager of the Project
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As part of the EOI, the consultant should include the following information:
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Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities
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Draft Terms of Reference for Activity
\n\nUzbekistan Hospital Consolidation Project
\n\nInternational Legal Consultant
\n\nI. PROJECT BACKGROUND
\n\nIntroduction
\n\nHealthcare is one of the priority sectors for the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in its plans for improving public services. Currently, care provision is predominantly based on a network of small, public mono-profile hospitals that treat separate disease categories and population groups (e.g., neurological and psychiatric hospitals, cardiology and emergency hospitals). At the same time, lack of investment in requisite infrastructure and equipment has led to many of these facilities being in need of major rehabilitation or new construction, and only very few being able to provide complex medical care in line with international best practice.
\n\nThe GoU through the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Public - Private Partnership Development Agency under the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is therefore – and especially against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis – vested in upgrading the country’s hospital capacity to improve the efficiency, safety and quality of services provided. In particular, the objective is to transform the present network of mono-profile hospitals by consolidating them into contemporary multi-profile facilities which would allow for treatment of patients facing multiple conditions. The underlying objective is both to optimize public sector spending and to attract private investments in Uzbekistan’s health sector to help create modern hospital infrastructure and introduce quality facility management.
\n\n1. Project Description
\n\nTo pilot the above-noted plans, the MoH and the PPPD Agency under the MOF (together - the Client) envisage to combine several outdated mono-profile public hospitals in a pilot region into a new multidisciplinary greenfield hospital with the help of a competitively selected private investor under a public-private partnership (PPP) model (the Project). As such, the Project will be structured as a Private Finance Initiative (PFI), whereby the private partner is expected to design, build, finance and maintain the respective hospital, while the public partner continues to be responsible for the provision of all clinical services. Expected investments in the Project will be confirmed during project preparation. While the PFI model is contemplated under Uzbekistan’s PPP law of 2019, the Project would be the first hospital PFI in the country where hospitals are prevalently owned by the MoH.
\n\nBy choosing a PPP structure, the GoU specifically expects (i) to benefit from the expertise of specialized companies in implementing best-practice as regards high-quality hospital design that leads to improved clinical workflows and efficiency gains in maintenance and management services; (ii) to ensure on time and within budget delivery; (iii) to benefit from potential technical innovations; and (iv) to access much needed private financing for further development of the country’s healthcare sector.
\n\nIn this context and making use of a World Bank loan earmarked for funding of PPP preparation activities across all sectors, the GoU wishes to appoint an international law firm (the International Legal Consultant), to provide legal support during the implementation of the Project. This support relates to all legal aspects of the PPP transaction, including review of the legal due diligence findings, support in the transaction structuring, preparation of tender documents, drafting the PPP agreement and/or other transaction documents, and support in conducting a fair and transparent tender process.
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant will be asked to work closely and in collaboration with the local Uzbekistan legal consultant (Local Legal Consultant) who will be appointed by the Client separately (see the Terms of Reference included under Annex 1).
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant, as well as the Local Legal Consultant, will work under the coordination and supervision of both the Client and IFC and will report to the IFC team on all the aspects and deliverables of this assignment. The International Legal Consultant will equally liaise and collaborate with the technical consultants under the Project as well as any other consultants that IFC as the lead transaction advisor recruits. In delivering its services, the International Legal Consultant is expected to follow the below phased approach according to which IFC’s advisory services will be structured.
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2. Project Phases
\n\nThe Project will be implemented in three phases:
\n\nThis phase is expected to be completed by the time of the International Legal Consultant’s appointment and does hence not form part of the expected scope of work (as detailed below).
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The duration of each phase may be affected as a result of decisions that the Client or IFC may make from time to time in connection with the Project. The Client and IFC may also instruct (in written form) the International Legal Consultant to suspend work during any delay period.
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II. SCOPE OF WORK
\n\nIt is expected that the International Legal Consultant’s responsibilities will be focused on activities as set out under Phase 2 during which it will work together with the Local Legal Consultant and be supported by the him as described below. In Phase 1, the International Legal Consultant will assist IFC in the analysis of available structuring options for the Project based on the findings of the legal due diligence report prepared by the Local Legal Consultant. Details of the relevant scope of works are explained in the following sections.
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Phase 1 – Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring
\n\n1. Review of the Legal Due Diligence Findings
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant will be required to review the legal due diligence report prepared by the Local Legal Consultant. This will include commenting on, and in collaboration with the Local Legal Consultant, proposing potential solutions for any issues or concerns identified in relation to the legal, institutional, and regulatory framework relevant to Uzbekistan’s health sector and hospital services. Particular attention will need to be paid to any domestic legislation concerning the construction, operation and maintenance of hospital facilities as well as the carrying out of ancillary services that may impact the Project.
\n\nIt is envisioned that the legal due diligence report will include the following:
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2. Structuring Analysis
\n\nBased on the findings in the due diligence report prepared by the Local Legal Consultant, the latter and the International Legal Consultant with international experience will assist IFC in its analysis of available structuring options and in framing recommendations to the Client, including analysis and recommendations on the allocation of legal, regulatory, commercial and other risks for the Project, and benchmarking against other similar projects. Tasks under the structuring analysis include:
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3. Promoting the Project
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant, together with the Local Legal Consultant, will support the Client and IFC in follow-up consultations, including with other stakeholders, to assist them to reach a decision on whether and how to proceed further with the Project. Specifically, the International Legal Consultant, together with the Local Legal Consultant, will assist the Client and IFC with the legal aspects of the marketing effort to potential investors (lenders and sponsors) by replying to written questions and participating in conference calls or meetings.
\n\nIf the Client approves the Project to proceed to tendering stage, the International Legal Consultant will then undertake works as outlined under Phase 2.
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Phase 2 – Implementation
\n\n4. Bid Process
\n\nAs noted under Section I, the Project will be tendered through an independent bid process. In close collaboration with the Local Legal Consultant and the technical consultants, the International Legal Consultant will lead the discussions and activities related to legal aspects during Phase 2 and will support the Client and IFC in designing and implementing this process, including:
\n\nIn drafting the initial drafts of Tender Documents, the Local Legal Consultant will ensure their compliance with domestic legal and the regulatory requirements and the International Legal Consultant will ensure that these documents are in line with international best-practice for similar tenders. The International Legal Consultant will be fully responsible for the final versions of the Tender Documents and their overall quality.
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5. Virtual Dataroom
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III. MAIN DELIVERABLES, LANGUAGE AND INDICATIVE TIMELINE
\n\n1. Overview of Deliverables
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant will be expected to provide the main deliverables in accordance with the below timetable. This is indicative only and actual timelines will be mutually decided per the requirements of the Client.
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| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Target months from Notice to Proceed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase I – Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring \n\n\t\t\t~2-3 months from written notification about the start of Phase 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Review and comment on the legal due diligence report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Input in the transaction structuring activities as specified under Task 1. Review the transaction structuring presentation that will be prepared by the IFC and will be submitted to the Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase II – Implementation \n\n\t\t\t~6-8 months from the end of Phase I \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Finalization of the RFQ documentation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 1 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Set up VDR Platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At the launch of the RFQ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Review the RFQ Evaluation Report, support in the prequalification Q&A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In collaboration with the Local Legal Consultant, drafting of the RFP and PPP Agreement \n\n\t\t\tFinalization of the tender documents (RFP and PPP Agreement) based on comments from the Client, IFC, bidders and the PPP Agency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Support with bidders Q&A on legal matters \n\n\t\t\tParticipation in bidders’ conference \n\n\t\t\tBased on the results of the bidders’ conference, revision of final set of tender documents, assistance with evaluation of proposals \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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It is expected that the International Legal Consultant will provide the main documents in accordance with the abovementioned timeline. The timeline is tentative and actual deadlines will be determined by the Client.
\n\n2. Quality Control
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant is required to produce a high-quality work product in accordance with best practice for law firms. This means, among other things:
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3. Language
\n\nDraft deliverables shall be logically structured, clearly and economically drafted and in plain English. In this regard, the process envisaged is that all legal deliverables will be drafted in English and once IFC is satisfied with these drafts, the Local Legal Consultant will carry out the respective translations to Russian language for the GoU’s approval processes.
\n\nDuring the tender, discussions and negotiations are expected to take place in English.
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IV. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
\n\nThe remuneration for the activities described in these Terms of Reference will be a lump sum, inclusive of all staff costs, printing, communications, travel, accommodation and the like, and all other costs incurred by the International Legal Consultant in carrying out the assignment as described above.
\n\nPayments will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
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V. ASSUMPTIONS
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant may make the following assumptions:
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1. Time
\n\nPhase 1: Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring is expected to last between three to four months. There will likely be a period of several weeks during which the Client will be reviewing the relevant documentation and making a decision.
\n\nPhase 2: Implementation to Commercial Close is expected to last between six to eight months.
\n\nThe above timeline is indicative, the actual schedule will depend on the complexity of issues discovered during due diligence and the Client’s decision-making process. As such, the Client may from time to time instruct (in written form) the International Legal Consultant to cease working, e.g., in case of delays in the Project schedule or periods when government decisions are required, whereupon these periods will be notionally suspended.
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2. Data and interviews
\n\nMeetings with Client representatives and stakeholders will take place virtually. Except for personal interviews, all assessment will be based on publicly available data (acceptable to the Client and IFC) and data supplied by the Client.
\n\nTravel to Tashkent will be organized only in case travel is deemed safe and acceptable by the World Bank Group and GoU travel policy related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In case that the travel should be allowed, both by the World Bank Group, the GoU and the International Legal Consultant’s own policy, two trips to Uzbekistan should be planned by the International Legal Consultant during Phase 2.
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3. Specific Inputs to be Provided to the Consultant
\n\nOnce the International Legal Consultant’s contract is effective, the Client and IFC will make available to the International Legal Consultant all relevant documents, files, reports, governmental opinions and any other information that may be needed so that the employed staff members are fully aware of latest developments and needs of the Project.
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4. Other Assumptions
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VI. CONSULTANT PROFILE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
\n\n1. Functional Experience
\n\nThe International Legal Consultant will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference. In particular, the Consultant should demonstrate experience in:
\n\nFor the evaluation purpose the candidates should provide the information on experience and projects at least for 5, but no more than for 10 projects, by filling out the forms below:
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| \n\t\t\t Experience in providing the legal advice and structuring PPP transactions in different countries in the past 10 years (preferably experience in Central Asia and healthcare sector). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
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Detailed information on the projects mentioned in the form above.
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| \n\t\t\t Project Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Country / Region \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Start Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Completion Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Continuous / Intermittent \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Participated lawyers in the project among the recommended personnel (full name) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Funding Source \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t The role of the consulting firm \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t (indicate your role and contribution in terms of men-months) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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ANNEX 1
\n\nUzbekistan Hospital Consolidation Project
\n\nTerms of Reference - Local Legal Consultant
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I. PROJECT BACKGROUND
\n\nIntroduction
\n\nHealthcare is one of the priority sectors for the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in its plans for improving public services. Currently, care provision is predominantly based on a network of small, public mono-profile hospitals that treat separate disease categories and population groups (e.g., neurological and psychiatric hospitals, cardiology and emergency hospitals). At the same time, lack of investment in requisite infrastructure and equipment has led to many of these facilities being in need of major rehabilitation or new construction, and only very few being able to provide complex medical care in line with international best practice
\n\nThe GoU through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) is therefore – and especially against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis – vested in upgrading the country’s hospital capacity to improve the efficiency, safety and quality of services provided. In particular, the MoH is focused on transforming the present network of mono-profile hospitals by consolidating them into contemporary multi-profile facilities which would allow for treatment of patients facing multiple conditions. The underlying objective is both to optimize public sector spending and to attract private investments in Uzbekistan’s health sector to help create modern hospital infrastructure and introduce quality facility management.
\n\n1. Project Description
\n\nTo pilot the above-noted plans, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) (together - the Client) envisages to combine several outdated mono-profile public hospitals in a pilot region into a new multidisciplinary greenfield hospital with the help of a competitively selected private investor under a public-private partnership (PPP) model (the Project). As such, the Project will be structured as a Private Finance Initiative (PFI), whereby the private partner is expected to design, build, finance and maintain the respective hospital, while the public partner continues to be responsible for the provision of all clinical services. Expected Project size will be confirmed during project preparation. While the PFI model is contemplated under Uzbekistan’s PPP law of 2019, the Project would be the first hospital PFI in the country where hospitals are prevalently owned by the MoH.
\n\nBy choosing a PPP structure, the GoU specifically expects (i) to benefit from the expertise of specialized companies in implementing best-practice as regards high-quality hospital design that leads to improved clinical workflows and efficiency gains in maintenance and management services; (ii) to ensure on time and within budget delivery; (iii) to benefit from potential technical innovations; and (iv) to access much needed private financing for further development of the country’s healthcare sector.
\n\nIn this context and making use of a World Bank loan earmarked for funding of PPP preparation activities across all sectors, the GoU wishes to appoint a local law firm (the Local Legal Consultant), to provide legal support during the implementation of the Project.
\n\nThe support of the Local Legal Consultant will relate to all legal aspects of the PPP transaction with a focus on local legislation, including legal due diligence, support to the preparation of tender documents and the PPP agreement and/or other legal documents, and legal support in conducting a fair and transparent tender process, as specified further in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nAn international law firm (the International Legal Consultant) will be appointed separately (see the Terms of Reference included under Annex 1). The Local Legal Consultant will work jointly and in close collaboration with the International Legal Consultant to support the IFC and the GoU in implementing the Project.
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will work under the coordination and supervision of both the Client and IFC and will report to the IFC team on all the aspects and deliverables of this assignment. The Local Legal Consultant will equally liaise and collaborate with the technical consultants under the Project as well as any other consultants that IFC as the lead transaction advisor recruits. In delivering its services, the Local Legal Consultant is expected to follow the below phased approach according to which IFC’s advisory services will be structured.
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2. Project Phases
\n\nThis phase is expected to be completed at the time of the Consultant’s appointment and does hence not form part of the expected scope of work (as detailed below).
\n\nThe duration of each phase may be affected as a result of decisions that the Client or IFC may make from time to time in connection with the Project. The Client and IFC may also instruct the Local Legal Consultant to suspend work during any delay period.
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II. SCOPE OF WORK
\n\nPhase 1 – Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring
\n\n1. Legal Due Diligence
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will conduct legal due diligence, to be submitted to the IFC and the International Legal Consultant, to identify all legal issues relevant to the successful implementation of the Project and will prepare a detailed due diligence report setting these out.
\n\nWithout limitation, the due diligence report must include the following:
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will also be expected to:
\n\nIn formalizing the legal due diligence report, the Local Legal Consultant is to include the following:
\n\nBased on the results of the above analysis, the Local Legal Consultant in collaboration with the International Legal Consultant, will be required to provide inputs to an executive summary Project presentation as well as to relevant legal sections of the Project Assessment Document (PAD) and the Project Concept, both of which are required documents under Uzbek PPP legislation. The final version of the legal due diligence report, in which the Local Legal Consultant will have incorporated inputs from both the IFC, the International Legal Consultant and the Client following their review, is to be annexed to the PAD. The structure of the PAD (unofficial translation from the Uzbek language for reference only) is provided in Annex 2. In case of legislative changes as regards the drafting requirements or the PAD and/or the Project Concept, or introduction of other documents for preparation and implementation of PPP projects, the Local Legal Consultant is expected to provide support and modifications. IFC will be responsible for preparation of the PAD and Project Concept.
\n\n2. Structuring Analysis
\n\nBased on the findings in the due diligence report, the Local Legal Consultant and the International Legal Consultant, will assist IFC in its analysis of available structuring options and in framing recommendations to the Client, including analysis and recommendations on the allocation of legal, regulatory, and other risks for the Project, and benchmarking against other similar projects. Tasks under the structuring analysis include:
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3. Promoting the Project
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant, together with the International Legal Consultant, will support the Client and IFC in follow-up consultations, including with other stakeholders, to assist them to reach a decision on whether and how to proceed further with the Project. Specifically, the Local Legal Consultant, together with the International Legal Consultant, will assist the Client and IFC with the legal aspects of the marketing effort to potential investors (lenders and sponsors) by replying to written questions, and participating in conference calls or meetings.
\n\nIf the Client approves the Project to proceed to tendering stage, the Local Legal Consultant will then support the International Legal Consultant and IFC as outlined under Phase 2.
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Phase 2 – Legal Advisory Support During Tender Process
\n\n4. Bid Process
\n\nAs noted under Section I, the Project will be tendered through an independent bid process. The Local Legal Consultant will be required to work in close collaboration with the International Legal Consultant to support the Client and IFC in the tender process.
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Specific tasks of the Local Legal Consultant during Phase 2 will include the following:
\n\nIn preparation of the initial drafts of the Project Documents, the Local Legal Consultant will ensure their compliance with local legislation and regulatory framework requirements., while the International Legal Consultant will ensure their alignment with best international practice. The International Legal Consultant will be responsible for the quality of the final set Project Documents.
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III. MAIN DELIVERABLES, LANGUAGE AND INDICATIVE TIMELINE
\n\n1. Overview of Deliverables
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will be expected to provide the main deliverables in accordance with the below timetable. This is indicative only and actual timelines will be mutually decided per the requirements of the Client.
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| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Target months from Notice to Proceed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase I – Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft legal due diligence report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Incorporation of comments from the International Legal Consultant as well as IFC, and preparation of the final due diligence report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Two weeks from receipt of comments to the draft \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inputs to relevant sections of the PAD and review the final set of documents that will be submitted to the Client (IFC will coordinate finalization of the PAD and the Project Concept) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase II – Legal Advisory Support During the Tender Process \n\n\t\t\t~6-8 months from the end of Phase I \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Drafting the RFQ documentation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 1 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Input in the RFQ Evaluation Report, prequalification Q&A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparation, of the draft RFP and PPP Agreements, for review by International Legal Consultant \n\n\t\t\tSupport the International Legal Consultant in finalizing these documents based on comments from the Client, IFC, bidders and the PPP Agency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 3 from Phase II kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Support with bidders Q&A related to legal aspects, participation in the bidders’ conference; \n\n\t\t\tSupport the International Legal Consultant and IFC with the revision of the final set of Project Documents); \n\n\t\t\tAssistance to the IFC, the Client and the International Legal Consultant with evaluation of proposals, and support with the finalization of the bid evaluation report from the perspective of local legislation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t In accordance with the tender timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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2. Quality Control
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant is required to produce a high-quality work product in accordance with best practice for law firms. This means, among other things:
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3. Language
\n\nDraft deliverables shall be logically structured, clearly and economically drafted and in plain English and Russian languages. All deliverables will first be drafted in English and once IFC is satisfied with the draft all documents, the Local Legal Consultant will need to translate these in Russian language for the GoU’s approval processes.
\n\nFor the avoidance of doubt, the Local Legal Consultant will also provide for translation of those deliverables that are prepared by the International Legal Consultant. Specifically, the Local Legal Consultant will bear the primary responsibility for preparing the translation of the Project Documents into the Russian language and ensure that the translation is correct and consistent.
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IV. SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
\n\nThe remuneration for the activities described in these Terms of Reference will be a lump sum, inclusive of all staff costs, printing, translation, communications, travel, accommodation and the like, and all other costs incurred by the Local Legal Consultant in carrying out the assignment as described above.
\n\nPayments will be made in accordance with the following schedule:
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V. ASSUMPTIONS
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant may make the following assumptions:
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1. Time
\n\nPhase 1: Due Diligence and Transaction Structuring is expected to last between three to four months. There will likely be a period of several weeks during which the Client will be reviewing the PAD and making a decision.
\n\nPhase 2: Implementation to Commercial Close is expected to last between six to eight months.
\n\nThe above timeline is indicative, the actual schedule will depend on the complexity of issues discovered during due diligence and the Client’s decision-making process. As such, the Client may from time to time instruct the Local Legal Consultant to cease working, e.g., in case of delays in the Project schedule or periods when government decisions are required, whereupon these periods will be notionally suspended.
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2. Data and interviews
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will be required to collect the necessary data and information required for the legal due diligence including requesting data, confirmations, meetings and interviews with Government representatives as might be required.
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3. Specific Inputs to be Provided to the Local Legal Consultant
\n\nOnce the Local Legal Consultant’s contract is effective, the Client and IFC will make available to the Local Legal Consultant all relevant documents, files, reports, governmental opinions and any other information that may be needed so that the employed staff members are fully aware of latest developments and needs of the Project. Such documentation may be in Russian and/or English translation.
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4. Other Assumptions
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VI. LOCAL LEGAL CONSULTANT PROFILE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
\n\n1. Functional Experience
\n\nThe Local Legal Consultant will have both the skills and experience necessary to undertake the range of tasks set out in these Terms of Reference. In particular, the Local Legal Consultant should demonstrate experience in:
\n\nFor the evaluation purpose the candidates should provide the information on experience and projects at least for 5, but no more than for 10 projects, by filling out the forms below:
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| \n\t\t\t N \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project start date (year, month mandatory) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project end date (year, month mandatory) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Country \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contracted Firm \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Participated lawyers in the project among the recommended personnel (full name) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Experience in providing the legal advice and structuring PPP transactions in Central Asia in the past 10 years (preferably experience in healthcare sector). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t ... \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Experience in providing the legal advice in investment projects in infrastructure and social facilities in Uzbekistan in the past 10 years (preferably experience in healthcare sector). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
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| \n\t\t\t … \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Project name \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Country / region \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project start date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project end date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Interrupted/uninterrupted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Participated lawyers in the project among the recommended personnel (full name) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Source of financing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t The role of the consulting firm \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t (indicate your role and contribution in terms of men-months) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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ANNEX 2
\n\nStructure of Project Evaluation Document
\n\n(in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Decree #259 date 26.04.2020)
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Important note: The presented structure below is an unofficial translation and is provided for reference purpose only. The International Legal Consultant is responsible for checking the requirements to the structure of the Project Evaluation Document and Project Concept, in accordance with the local legislation.
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1. The economic section reflects the analysis of the project in terms of the economy of the whole republic or region. In this section, if necessary, the following may be reflected:
\n\nassessment of economic benefits and costs of the project, including project costs, consequences and impact analysis, costs, and immeasurable benefits, added benefits and costs, non-recoverable costs, external impacts, project assessment of indirect benefits.
\n\nthe feasibility of the project in the context of the development concepts of industries, the demand in medical services and need for the construction of multifunctional hospital, the optimal placement of the project and production capacity, the use of available capacity, as well as the conjuncture of the market of raw materials and manufactured products
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\n2. The financial section includes the initial estimates and bases of financial expenses and income, alternative schemes and sources of project financing, and also an assessment of financial efficiency of project implementation, the financial model.
In this section, if necessary, the following information should be reflected:
\n\n3. Social section
\n\n4. Marketing
\n\nRecommendations on the assessment and application of market factors on technical requirements and the distribution of risks.
\n\n5. Technical section
\n\nThis section shows the technical solutions for the project, the project structure, indicators, components and cost
\n\n6. Ecologic section
\n\n7. Institutional section
\n\n8. Architecture and construction
\n\n9. Optimal PPP models
\n\nThe description of different scenarios, payment schemes, and the need for providing the support from the government.
\n\n10. Types of government support
\n\n11. Project Plan
\n\n12.The project assessment for more than 10 million USD project includes following documents:
\n\nSocial and environmental impact, indicators and components substantiating efficiency of the Project.
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\n\nReference No. MF-IC-4
\nThe Government of Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank acting as administrator of the grant funds provided by the European Commission on behalf of the European Union under the EC - World Bank Partnership Program for Europe and Central Asia Trust Fund (EU Programme for the Reform of Public Administration and Finances (EURoPAF) toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Resource Management Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine (“MoF”) is responsible for the implementation of Part B of the Project and, in order to strengthen its capacity to implement the Project, engages an individual consultant (“Consultant”) for the business analysis of ProZorro Unified Electronic Public Procurement System (“ProZorro System”), and the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (“State Treasury”) sets of data regarding the possibility of their use in the forecasting methodology.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include the data sets analysis and to give recommendations to collect data of State Treasury, ProZorro System including data on E-contracting agreements which will allow using these data of these fields for forecasting of cash outflows.
\n\nThe Services are to be rendered at Consultant`s place of residence.
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to provide the services during the period from November 2020 through January 2021. The expected working time spent generally shall not exceed 45 working days.
\n\nMore detailed information is stipulated in the ToR which is attached.
\n\nThe MoF now invites eligible individual local consultants – physical persons (“Candidates”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services in the form of CV (in Ukrainian or English). Interested Candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe Candidates shall provide confirmation in the form of references to publicly confirmed and accessible information, or provide copies of relevant documents confirming the respective status or condition.
\n\nInterested Candidates are invited to submit any supplementary documents to evidence that Candidate meets with the qualification criteria for the position of the Consultant.
\n\nMandatory qualification of the Consultant:
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is especially drawn to additional Consultants qualification requirements corresponding to the peculiarities of the assignment, meeting them would be an advantage:
\n\nThe attention of interested Candidates is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14,3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 1, 2016 with revisions as of November 2017 and August 2018”(“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method (IC) set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nInterested Candidates may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: 10:00 to 18:00.
\n\nContact person: Volodymyr Vorotyuk
\n\nTel: +38 044 206 5773, 380 50 4100340
\n\nE-mail: vorotyuk@outlook.com
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered by mail, fax or e-mail to the address below by 5 pm on November 4, 2020.
\n\nFor EoIs submission:
\n\nMinistry of Finance of Ukraine
\n\nAttn: Mr. Igor Shevliakov, Head, Expert Group for EU Integration, Directorate for Strategic Planning and European Integration
\n\nThe letter subject is – “Expression of interest on - MF-IC-4, Business analyst of Prozorro and State Treasury sets of data
\n\nE-mail: shevliakov@minfin.gov.ua mandatory copy to: vorotyuk@outlook.com.
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Attachment to REoI # MF-IC-4
\n\nTerms of Reference
\n\nfor provision of consulting services:
\n\nBusiness analyst of Prozorro and State Treasury sets of data
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\n\nContract reference No.: MF-IC-4
\n\nThe Government of Ukraine has received financial assistance from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“the World Bank”), acting as administrator of the grant provided by the European Commission on behalf of the European Union (“Donor”) under the EC-World Bank Partnership Program for Europe and Central Asia Programmatic Single-Donor Trust Fund (EU Programme for the Reform of Public Administration and Finances (EURoPAF) three million thirty thousand six hundred sixty-one euros (EUR 3,030,661) (“Grant”) to implement the Strengthening Public Resource Management Project (“Project”). This Project consists of two parts: Part A “Strengthening Human Resource Management in Public Administration Institutions”; and Part B “Support to PFM Strategy Implementation”.
\n\nPart B of the Project, total amount of which is one million one hundred ten thousand six hundred eighteen euros (EUR 1,110,618), supports the activities aimed at implementing the PFM Strategy for 2017-2020 and identifies future investments in ICT for PFM through carrying out the audit of ICT; modernization of existing ICT equipment for business continuity at the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine (MoF); and strengthening ICT system capabilities, etc.
\n\nMoF is responsible for the implementation of Part B of the Project and, in order to strengthen its capacity to implement the Project, engages an individual consultant (“Consultant”) for the business analysis of ProZorro Unified Electronic Public Procurement System (“ProZorro System”), and the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (“State Treasury”) sets of data[1] regarding the possibility of their use in the forecasting methodology.
\n\n2. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
\n\nToday, the MoF is developing a methodology for the cash flow forecasting at Treasury Single Account (“TSA”). The first version of the forecasting methodology, which is planned to be approved at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2020, will include the calculation of expenditures of funds managers based on the database, monthly plans and information provided by individual managers on dates and amounts of large transactions.
\n\nIn future, there is an opportunity to increase the accuracy of the cost forecasting by using E-data [2] - on the payments made, i. e. the funds outflow from the TSA.
\n\n3. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
\n\nThe purpose of this assignment is to provide MoF with the services of the data sets analysis and to give recommendations to collect data of State Treasury, ProZorro System including data on E-contracting agreements which will allow using these data of these fields for forecasting of cash outflows.
\n\n4. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TASKS
\n\nThe consultant must perform the following tasks within the following stages:
\n\nAt the stage of analysis, the Consultant shall:
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At the stage of implementing the results of the analysis and providing recommendations, the Consultant shall:
\n\n5. COORDINATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING
\n\nThe Consultant shall work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator from the MoF and shall be accountable/report to him/her.
\n\nThe MoF expects that the Consultant will provide services in a timely manner and to the highest professional and ethical standards.
\n\nThe Consultant will conclude comprehensive and deep analysis of data as set in the paragraph 4.1. being in close cooperation with the MoF representatives and develop recommendations as a work tool to be used in forecasting process.
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare and submit to the MoF the following reports:
\n\nThe following is attached to the Report:
\n\nThe following is attached to the Report:
\n\nAll reports are compiled in Ukrainian language. Any appendices to them shall be in the original language.
\n\nAll reporting documents shall be submitted by the Consultant in the following manner:
\n\nIf the Consultant’s report refers to previously prepared information or documents, such documents shall be attached to the report.
\n\nThe MoF reviews the submitted report and approves or provides comments within 10 working days from the date of receiving the report about the results of work. The comments on the reports are set out in writing and sent to the Consultant via email: _________________ with the notification of delivery of the message. The consultant confirms the receipt of the comments and sets the deadline for their consideration within a day after receiving the MoF’s comments. The Consultant shall take into account the MoF’s comments and re-submit updated report(s) MoF no later than within 5 working days from the date of their receipt to the e-mail, specified by the Consultant.
\n\nIn the absence of the MoF’s comments within the specified period, such reports are considered accepted.
\n\n6. CLIENT INPUTS
\n\nThe MoF provides the Consultant with:
\n\n7. PLACE, DURATION, WORKING CONDITIONS AND REMUNERATION
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to provide the services during the period from November 2020 through January 2021. The expected working time spent generally shall not exceed 45 working days. -The Consultant will perform the assignment at his/her place of residence.
\n\nThe payment for the services provided will be made against reports accepted.
\n\nThe Consultant is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with the provision of services, including, but not limited to the following: accommodation at the place of service, translation, communication costs, printed materials.
\n\nThe selection of consultant will be done in accordance with the Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 1, 2016 with revisions as of November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”).
\n\n8. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
\n\nThe consultant shall meet the following qualification requirements:
\n\nMandatory qualification of the Consultant:
\n\nAdditional qualification requirements that meet the specifics of the task and will be accepted as an advantage
\n\nCompliance of the Consultant with the following qualification requirements will be considered by the Customer as an advantage:
\n\n[1] Implies sets of information (as structured as well as unstructured) so large that traditional methods and approaches (mostly based on class solutions, business analytics and database management systems ) cannot be applied to them. Known as Big data sets.
\n\n[2]Single web portal on the use of public funds ( https://spending.gov.ua/ca/edata )
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\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
\n\nGovernment of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoIRA)
\n\nIndependent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC)
\n\nTackling Afghanistan’s Government HRM and Institutional Reform (TAGHIR) project
\n\nGrant No.: TF-0A9123, D413-AF
\n\nAssignment Title: Consultancy Services, Computer Based Examination System Vulnerability Assessment.
\n\nReference No. AF-IARCSC-TAGHIR-198793-CS-CQS
\n\nThe Islamic Republic of Afghanistan expects to finance from the World Bank toward the cost of Tackling Afghanistan’s HRM and Institutional Reform (TAGHIR) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
\n\nAssignment
\n\nThe current E-examination system is developed in an open-source technology which is PHP. The backend technology (relational database management system) is also an open-source technology called PostgreSQL. The system architecture is client-server and is web-based. HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript technologies are used for front end design while PHP is used as a server-side scripting language.
\n\nThe system is deployed on a physical server (Dell R720) which is connected via a local telecom that provides Virtual Private Network via Microwave channels and is accessible and expandable to all the provinces. Currently, the system is being used in Balkh, Kandahar, Herat, Khost, Bamyan, Nangarhar, 2 sites in Kabul, Logar, Jozjan, Helmand, and Takhar provinces.
\n\nThe current content development process is a combination of manual and digital processes. The processes are divided into two phases a) Production and b) Executive. In the production phase, the content developers, taking into account the need-based and market-reality approaches, conduct research and develop e-questions. After a comprehensive personal and team review, the questions qualify to be fed into the system. In the executive phase, the IT section of the Exam Content Research Development Centre (ECRDC) creates usernames and passwords for potential candidates who take E-examination at e-exam centers across the country. The content developing teams - under a scheduled routine procedure - conduct both monitoring and observation tasks during the e-examination.
\n\nSince 2019 the E-examination system has been operationalized and welcomed by citizens. To sustain and improve the system, IARCSC is looking to outsource an in-depth system assessment (process audit) by a third party to find out system vulnerabilities and risks
\n\nPurpose
\n\nThe purpose of this assessment is to boost the system’s cybersecurity and transparency through capturing and analyzing system security risks, systematic fraud opportunities, and human unnecessary interventions in the E-examination. And to find out accuracy, rationality, relevancy, coherence, and efficiency, effectiveness, and impact; the contents part of the e-examination system will be evaluated too.
\n\nScope
\n\nIARCSC is implementing a third-party in-depth assessment of E-examination system from an IT perspective (applications, security devices, server, and overall IT infrastructure) to improve system security, data integrity, accuracy, and transparency within the following working scope. The consultant is required to identify all the technical issues, the vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure, hardware, software systems and recommend the actions and procedures required to ensure that the system complies with all the standards with regards to availability, security, and performance. Advanced latest technology needs to be used for the scanning and analysis of the system.
\n\nThe Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC)- Tacking Afghanistan’s Government HRM and Institutional Reform (TAGHIR) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe shortlisting criteria are:
\n\nGuidance Note for JV and Sub-Consultants:
\n\nThe requirements for Consultants who intends to associate with other firm (s) in the form of a Joint Venture (JV) or Consortium or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications are indicated as under:
\n\nNote: The Consultant should explain the exact role played by the Consultant in the assignment if the assignment was carried out in association with other firms as JV.
\n\nKey Experts will be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nConsultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (QCS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 9:00 am- 3:30 pm Afghanistan local time
\n\nExpression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by email, or by fax) by 3rd day of November 2020 23:45 (Kabul, Afghanistan Local Time) duly quoting the case’s reference number i.e. AF-IARCSC-TAGHIR-198793-CS-CQS
\n\nNote: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: (https://ageops.net ) or can be obtained at the address given below and through requesting from the below email addresses.
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Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC)
\n\nTackling Afghanistan’s Government HRM and Institutional Reform (TAGHIR)
\n\nSanatorium Street, Darulaman Road, PD No. 6, Kabul, Afghanistan
\n\nEmail: rahima.paiman@iarcsc.gov.af / taghirproject@iarcsc.gov.af
\n\nCopies to: mayan@iarcsc.gov.af
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\n\nCONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
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Federated States of Micronesia
\n\nDigital FSM Project – National Digital Connectivity Infrastructure
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Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: D556-FM
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Assignment Title: FSM FTTH Network Design
\n\nReference No. FM-DOFA-165174-CS-CQS
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The Federated State of Micronesia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital FSM Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The consulting services (“the Services”) include design of the Fiber the Home (FTTH) network for the main islands of Yap, Pohnpei and Kosrae States to the specification of FSMT Cable. FSMT Cable is the National FSM Government owned Open Access Entity and is responsible for implementation of the FTTH network across the main islands of each of the four states.
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FSMT Cable is looking for expertise to help it iterate the design and make trade-offs between different underground and overhead distribution options. Outputs include, detailed fiber and civil design, bill of materials (with options and specifications) and high-level fiber drop design. The objective is to develop a design of sufficient detail that civil contracts can then be let to physical build the network.
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Also included is the design of network records and provision and other processes to support ongoing network operation.
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The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and accompanying documents for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
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The FSMT Cable Corporation and the Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations, and based on the following criteria:
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (0900 to 1700).
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11 May 2020.
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National FTTH Rollout Manager
\n\nMr Peter Garamfel
\n\nPO Box 2202, Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, 96941
\n\n+691 320 2602
\n\ninfo@fsmcable.com
\n\nwww.fsmcable.com
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This is cost per metre of material for providing coverage. Examples of this will be microduct cost per metre and the cost of different fibre count cables for use in ducts or ADSS fibre for aerial deployments.
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This is the cost of making the network available to end customers. This is for items driven by the number of premises covered. Examples will be CO OFDF sizing, FFP Cabinets, FATs, any materials involved in leaving the network ready to connect in underground scenarios or pole mounted terminals when an aerial topology is used.
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These are the consumables used in connecting an end customer to the network. It would include lead in cables or ducts and any materials used to get from the network at the boundary of the premises to the inside of the premises where the service provider connects their ONT. This includes recommended solutions for internal (and/or) external termination points.
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Where different options exist and there are valid trade-offs in the materials these must be made explicit. Materials / components specified shall all meet industry standards and have reference sites. A high-level output sheet is attached in Appendix 3.
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A high-level output sheet is attached in Appendix 3.
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It is expected that the records systems (network inventory system) would be populated with the design constructed in the earlier phases and would be able to be updated and kept current by FSMT Cable through the build and the life of the network. FSMT Cable prefers open standards-based systems and approaches where possible.
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This phase should include recommendations on tool sets where consistent with best practice for electronically recording as built networks and network changes.
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| \n\t\t\t Kick off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Programme Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Agreed as part of Contract / RFP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Program Manager \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 1 \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Yap Desktop \n\n\t\t\tDesign \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Desktop Design for Yap (a-d) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To start iteration with FSMT Cable. High level drafts of all Phase 1 Deliverables. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2-3 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Architect \n\n\t\t\t/ Network Planner \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Iteration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expect questions and reconfigurations of high level drafts. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2-3 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Architect \n\n\t\t\t/ Network Planner \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
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| \n\t\t\t Phase 2 \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Wider Desktop Design \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Desktop design for Kosrae and Pohnpei (e) \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Based on assumptions signed off on June 29. Draft ready for questions / sign off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Network Planner \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Phase 3 \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Detailed design for each state \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Detailed Design for Yap (f) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Plan for approach signed off \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Program Manager \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Phase 4 \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Supporting Design \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Network Records and Provisioning Design (i) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t High level records schema and provisioning approach. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Architect/ Business Analyst \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Appendix 1 – Premise counts
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Key statistics for Yap main island:
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| \n\t\t\t 2010 Census Count of Homes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,680 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Only residential properties counted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Open Street Maps Buildings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,927 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Higher as incudes non-residential, and includes out-buildings, but satellite based analysis means that a number of buildings have not been counted as they were obscured. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Electricity Meter Points \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,874 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Starting assumption for desktop based planning. Correlation with request for electricity and broadband is high. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Modelled Buildings from Pacific Geo \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,600 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Rough approximation. \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Main Roads \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 47 km \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Secondary Roads \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 113 km \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Note that this includes paths and tracks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 2010 Census Count of Homes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5,970 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Only residential properties counted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Open Street Maps Buildings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2,716 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Missing large portion \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Electricity Meter Points \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5,159 (2010 census houses with power) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t To update with actuals from Utility \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Recommended starting assumption for desktop based planning. Correlation with request for electricity and broadband is high. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Modelled Buildings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9,465 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Rough approximation \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Main Roads \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 km \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The main ring around the island \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Secondary Roads \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 251 km \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Includes the streets of Kolonia and the inland roads and tracks. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 2010 Census Count of Homes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,143 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Only residential properties counted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Open Street Maps Buildings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 641 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Missing large portion \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Electricity Meter Points \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,079 (2010 census houses with power) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t To update with actuals from Utility \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Recommended starting assumption for desktop based planning. Correlation with request for electricity and broadband is high. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Count of Modelled Buildings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 426 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Missing large portion \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Count of Electricity Meter Points \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be updated \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Work assumed to be completed at the same time as electricity build on islands of Inner Lagoon \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Main Roads \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 13km \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t All in Weno \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 1. Yap State Public Services Corporation Electricity Network. This will be obtained for the other three states. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Provides meter locations, poles, aerial and routes. This is the best source of data. Meter locations are the best proxy for fibre demand. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2. FSM Telecom network nodes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Locations of Central Office, xDSL cabinets and Mobile sites. These will be demand points and given an example of existing network aggregation points. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3. Pacific Geo – FM Point Building Exposure Modelled \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Data from PacGeo site on modelled building replacements across FSM[1]. For information purposes only. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t 5. Yap, Kosrea, Pohnepi and Chuuk Photos \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Geotagged photos from November 2019 and January 2020 visits. To give a general impression of infrastructure and environment. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6. Open Street Map Buildings for the main islands of each state \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Shape file of OSM buildings. These are for information only. They are representative, not definitive. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7. Open Street Map Roads for the main islands of each state \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Shape file of OSM roads. In Yap they have been classified as to sealed vs unsealed. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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ETHIOPIA
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\n\nLoan No./Credit No./Grant No.: Credit No. 6335-ET and Grant No. D395-ET
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Detail Engineering Design, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration of Construction Works at Federal TVET Institute.
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Reference No: FTVET/QCBS/C/01/2011
\n\nThe initiative of the Ethiopian Government has secured financing support from the World Bank under the EASTRIP to strengthen selected TVET colleges to become Centres of Excellence for high quality skills training and development in selected priority sectors. One of the selected beneficiaries is the Federal TVET Institute to establish a Centres of Excellence for Precision Tool&DieMaking and Leather and Leather Products”, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services.
\n\nAccordingly, Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute on behalf of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has planned to engage a consultant to provide services for a Preparatory works for construction of additional facilities in the Institute’s campus, that is, Detailed Designs, Working Drawings and Contract Procurement documents for the construction of the new facilities, including Supervision and Contract Administration during the construction phase.
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The Consulting Services include:
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The consulting firm is required:
\n\nPhase I (Detailed Architectural and Engineering Designs & Preparation of Tender Document)
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The consulting services (“the Services”) include all services necessary to prepare a detailed design and associated drawings for the Institute facilities, infrastructure, landscape and, recreation and greenery areas based on standards of Flagship TVET institute in addition to preparation of all bidding documents that will allow launch of a tender following World Bank procedure. The Consultant shall carry out all the services required for the Contracts Administration and Construction Supervision during the construction phase. The contract duration in total is 24 months (4 months for Phase – I Detail Engineering and 20 months of construction Supervision – including one month input for defects liability period). The estimated staff man-month of the service is 96 man-months in all Phases. The assignment for Phase –I is expected to commence in March 2020.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below:
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The Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutenow invites eligible consulting firms(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultantsshould provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.The shortlisting criteria are: core business and years in business, qualifications in the field of the assignment, technical and managerial organization of the firm. Availability of key staff and appropriate qualification,relevant experience of the firm in similar assignment, experience of the firm in similar conditions.
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs,3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower.
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Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a jointventure and/or asub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
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A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selectionmethodset out in the Procurement Regulations.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours:
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) after floating this bid within Ten (10) working days to:
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Contents
\n\n1. Introduction. 1
\n\n1.1....... Background. 1
\n\n2. The objective of the Services. 1
\n\n2.1....... Phase I (Detailed Architectural and Engineering Designs & Preparation of Tender Document) 2
\n\n2.2....... Phase II (Construction Supervision). 2
\n\n3. Scope of the Service. 3
\n\n3.1....... General 3
\n\n3.2....... Phase I: -Detailed Architectural and Engineering Designs and Tender Document preparation 3
\n\n3.2.1... Design Standards. 3
\n\n3.2.2... Topographical Survey. 3
\n\n3.2.3... Preliminary Design, Working Design and Working Documents. 4
\n\n3.3....... Phase II: -Construction Supervision. 17
\n\n4. Deliverables. 20
\n\n4.1....... Type & Content. 20
\n\n5. Team Composition. 21
\n\n6. Selection criteria. 28
\n\n6.1....... Average Annual turn over. 28
\n\n6.2....... Qualifications and competence of the key professional staff engaged in the consultancy service: 28
\n\n7. Assignment Period. 29
\n\n7.1....... Phase-I 29
\n\n7.2....... Phase- II 29
\n\n8. Facilities, Services, and Resources to be provided by Procuring Entity. 30
\n\n9. Additional Responsibilities of the Consultant. 30
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The World Bank is financing the establishment and implementation of an East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), which initially involves Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania from East Africa. It aims to improve the quality of TVET programs and increase accessibility that will support regional integration and the skilled workers need of the economic corridors.
\n\nThe initiative of the Ethiopian Government has secured financing support from the World Bank under the EASTRIP to strengthen selected TVET colleges to become Centres of Excellence for high quality skills training and development in selected priority sectors. One of the selected beneficiaries is the Federal TVET Institute to establish a Centres of Excellence for Precision Tool Making and Leather and Leather Products”.
\n\nRelative to this, the Federal TVET Institute two centres of excellence planned and prepared this terms of reference to engage various consultants that can provide technical services for detailed design,supervision and contract administration for construction of additional facilities/infrastructure in the Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa campus.
\n\nThe Federal TVET Institute has prepared a five-year Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for Centres of Excellence in Precision Tool Making and Leather and Leather Products in order to provide quality environment and services to internal and external clients. Part of the component plan is to build new building that will include workshop and laboratory facilities, lecture rooms, library, cafeteria, offices, ICT room, first aid emergency room as well as dormitory building & guesthouse. It also includes development of sports field facilities, internal access roads, sewerage/drainage, and vehicle parking area.
\n\nThe objective of engaging the services of the consultants is to ensure quality and timely implementation of the programs and activities of the project particularly in developing detailed designs, working drawings and contract procurement documents for the construction of the new facilities, supervision and contract administration during the project construction phase.
\n\nThe objective of the consultancy services is ensuring a good and timely implementation of the activities related to developing Detailed Designs, Working Drawings and Contract Procurement documents for the construction of the new facilities, including Supervision and Contract Administration during the construction phase.
\n\nThe consultant is required to:
\n\nCarry out the detailed architectural, structural, sanitary, Mechanical and electrical Designs with the required statistical analysis and calculations.
\n\nPrepare the detailed construction drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections to their standard scale with technical specifications, Bill of quantity (BOQ) and Engineer’s Cost Estimate (ECE).
\n\nPrepare final and Complete Tender Documents
\n\nThe consultant is required to:
\n\nEnsure that the building is constructed in accordance with the technical specification, engineering drawings or any amendments thereto provided and meet the standard quality of the end product;
\n\nOptimize the use of available material resources to minimize costs to the client, to maximize the quality of the works, to expedite construction and to optimize the use of natural resources and ensure environmentally as well as socially sustainable construction; and
\n\nEnsure that the building is constructed within the contract price and time for completion allowed under the contract or any agreed amendments thereto.”
\n\nThe Consultant will perform all services necessary to prepare a detailed design and associated drawings for the college facility in addition to the preparation of all bidding documents that will allow the launch of tender following World Bank procurement procedures. The following outlines the typical facilities and requirements for the design of the building and facilities. Specifics on facilities and associated requirements are subject to change. There is an overriding requirement for practical, realistic and appropriate designs that will provide straightforward construction with durable and maintenance free buildings.
\n\nThe scope of the services shall include all the services necessary to achieve the objectives described under Section 2 above; and in so doing, the consultant shall expeditiously execute, not less than, the following services:
\n\nThe Consultant shall assess all available design standards including any recommended and appropriate standard for the design of the required building and submits to the client with the justification for approval.
\n\nThe Consultant shall carry out all topographic surveys, site investigations and foundation investigations, utilities and associated services as necessary and determine the sufficiency of the information to design all building structures, site drainage, services, and accesses.
\n\nThe Consultant’s proposals and the survey program shall be clearly proposed in their tender. A Provisional Sum shall be identified to carry out a comprehensive ground investigation, factual and interpretive report, including foundation designs.All benchmarks established by the Consultant during the design stage shall be constructed in a robust manner to ensure that these are available at the commencement of the construction works.
\n\nAny survey must have a plotted scale of 1:500 with contours at 0.2-meter intervals for building/structural works.
\n\nThe envisaged services at the preliminary design stage are:
\n\nArchitectural and Structural Design
\n\nThe Consultant will design the foundations for the buildings, roads, and facilities appropriate for their intended functions, and shall include in the design any measures to improve the founding conditions as may be deemed necessary.
\n\nThe consultants should discuss the building requirements with all key project stakeholders including Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa and the local planning authorities in order to confirm provision and arrangement of building facilities.
\n\nThe design of the buildings must be in accordance with all current and relevant requirements and regulations in force in the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia that govern Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Works. Backup power systems are required.
\n\nCreativity and innovations are emphasize to deliver worldclass Centre with distinctive features. Use of recycled materials is encouraged, where its economical.
\n\nThe consultant will be required to obtain all necessary construction permissions and must ensure that constructed facilities adequately provide access for disabled persons.
\n\nAssociated Civil and Drainage Works Design
\n\nThe Consultant is required to carry out all necessary studies and designs for associated civil and drainage works including septic tank and must carry out a check of all existing culverts, side drains, and other drainage systems and prepare the improved drainage designs as required.
\n\nThe Consultant in consultation with Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa and representatives of the Addis Ababa city administration construction Bureau, incorporate shall design measures regarding health, safety, and environmental protection, and will introduce appropriate and agreed measures into the design of the external civil and drainage works, andnecessary drainage and effluent requirements may be needed for the laboratories. The Consultant will prepare layouts with levels and schedules for the construction options for access pavement roads and parking areas, drainage, location of the back-up generator and all associated and necessary structures. The Consultant will prepare detailed layouts and drawings for any drainage structures (either new or replacement) required.
\n\nIT, Mechanical and Electrical Design
\n\nThe designs of facilities must concur with appropriate international standards in line with the objective of establishing aworld class Centres of excellence. All professional, technical and administrative buildings/offices/accommodation will be supplied with unlimited internet access and have full access to data storage, library, standards, and associated facilities. All meeting rooms will have access to computer presentation facilities and video/tele conferencing facilities. Laboratories and Workshops will be supplied with specialist features such as exhaust/extractors, hydraulics, and high-pressure gas/water. The conference building will house State-of-the-Art facilities.
\n\nEnvironmental and Social Aspects
\n\nThe Consultant is required to consider the nature and type of environmental impact on the physical features and local socio-economy. This assessment will include all direct and indirect, short term and long term, local and strategic, adverse and beneficial, reversible and irreversible, quantitative and qualitative, actual and perceived and impacts and effects of the site development.
\n\nThe Consultant will take account of construction equipment noise and safety; visual impact (obstruction and intrusion); air pollution; any community severance; ecological impacts; disruption due to construction; pedestrians and cyclists; the view from the building; and community stress. The consultant will prepare a schedule of environmental mitigation measures with checklists for inclusion of specification clauses for the works tender.
\n\nThe Consultant will allow for environmental monitoring by the Supervisor during the works. This will be done through an environmental management plan prepared by the Consultant at the start of the works. It shall also be the responsibility of the Consultant to conduct environmental audits.
\n\nThe Consultant will advise on any matter pertaining to social aspects and impacts taking into account all current government requirements. Due consideration should be given to impacts on disadvantaged groups, employment opportunities, community participation in works, and the like.
\n\nSustainability Aspects
\n\nThe consultant will use local and national materials and crafts where practical and economic and include natural ventilation and heating, where possible. Creativity and innovation on technologies for construction and facilities are encouraged.
\n\nUse of renewable energy and natural energy is encouraged, including wind and solar power, where economic.
\n\nPresentation and Technical Audit
\n\nThe Consultant will be required to provide milestone presentations of their design and Drawings to Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa and representatives of the Addis Ababa city administration construction Bureau. before finalizing the design and tender documents. A technical audit shall be conducted by the Addis Ababa city administration construction Bureau. aims in providing value engineering and the incorporation of appropriate health & safety measures. This will follow the presentation, and the Consultant should be available to comment on matters raised in the technical audit within the week following the presentation.
\n\nConfidential Cost Estimates
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare preliminary and detailed confidential cost estimates, as required, using the latest available cost information for similar projects in Ethiopia. It will adjust to reflect conditions in the project area and a realistic program for implementation. Necessary whole life cost comparisons based on design options should be made for discussion purposes, with due regard to long-term performance and function of the buildings and site. Cost estimates should also include future maintenance and renewals.
\n\nThe Consultant’s estimate of the works period should, in calendar days. The performance period will include all possible statutory shutdowns, public holidays, etc. The Consultant will take into account the impacts of wet and dry seasons to likely start and completion dates.
\n\nThe estimates should allow for preliminary and general items, all works and day works. The estimate should be in Birr with details of the assumptions made, including those relating to taxes and customs duties. An estimate of any compensation for payment of ERA to third parties is also required.
\n\nThe cost estimates, the schedule of quantities and the tender documents will be prepared in a manner to allow maximum flexibility in the award of contract.
\n\nTender Documents
\n\nThe Consultant will prepare tender documents for an open international competition incorporating the full requirements, format, regulations, and conditions of the World Bank. The Consultant will be required to provide a presentation of his tender (including
\n\ndesign philosophy) to Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa city administration construction Bureau. The agreed design philosophy shall be stated in the design report.
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare final complete sets of tender documents, which will serve as a basis for tendering the project based on International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procurement method as agreed by the client, using World Bank procurement procedures and standard procurement documents. Bank’s standard procurement document for small works shall be used incorporating the following sections: -
\n\nVolume I
\n\nSection I Invitation for Bids
\n\nSection II Instructions to Bidders
\n\nSection III Bidding Data
\n\nSection IV Conditions of Contract Part I: General Conditions of Contract
\n\nSection V Conditions of Contract Part II: Conditions of Particular Applications
\n\nSection IX Forms of Agreement, Performance Guarantee (Unconditional and Conditional) and Bank/Insurance Guarantee for Advance Payment (Unconditional and Conditional), Anti-Bribery Pledge Form, Form of Advance Payment Disbursement Agreement, and Advance Payment Disbursement Schedule
\n\nSection XI not used
\n\nSection XIII Dispute Settlement Procedure
\n\nSection XIV Eligible countries
\n\nVolume II
\n\nSection XII Qualification Questionnaire
\n\nVolume III
\n\nSection VII Form of Bid, Appendix to Bid and Form of Bid Security
\n\nSection VIII Bill of Quantities
\n\nVolume IV
\n\nSection VI Technical Specifications
\n\nVolume V
\n\nSection X Drawings
\n\nThe Consultant will prepare twelve (12) sets of tender documents.
\n\nDesign Requirements
\n\nAccommodations
\n\nRefer to Annex 1 for requirements and regulations of the municipal “planning consent” forms.
\n\nBuilding to comprise a ground floor plus 8 floors and above
\n\nFunctional Requirements
\n\nVehicular access and circulation in accordance with the road and driving situation of the area and convenient vehicular movement at parking.
\n\nConvenient and designated access to prospective staff and visitors at the ground and upper floors.
\n\nElectricity, water, telephone mains, and garbage disposal requirements at basement levels (this includes a design for transformer, generator, electric main distribution boards, It architecture, water reservoir pumps, main telephone equipment, and groundwater pumping facility space)
\n\nProvide duct/shaft for sewage, water, electric and IT cables, telephone lines and rainwater disposal at appropriate locations and maintain vertical alignment for good construction and maintenance.
\n\nProvide fire escape staircase for a tower block, but it should not be the circular-shaped metal type.
\n\nWheelchair accessibility for disabled from the street to the lifts and at toilets.
\n\nLandscaping and development of all associated recreational facilities, storage, and accommodation blocks.
\n\nEnvironmental Concerns
\n\nDesign with natural ventilation possibilities.
\n\nProvision of daylight for all rooms is desirable
\n\nConcern for view and strong sun/UV protection.
\n\nAesthetics
\n\nSimple but elegant volumetric composition
\n\nAttractive facade configurations without excessive displacement of the building enclosures. Application of curtain wall to be in consideration of its environmental, heat transmission and maintenance problems.
\n\nInteresting and vibrant interior spaces especially at lower floors and entrance lobby.
\n\nAuditorium, restaurant, recreational areas and public spaces inside the building to receive creative interior space with light, exterior manifestation to give the building a unique identity.
\n\nThe whole building to manifest a unique architectural external identity, including traditional and national features, not of overworked volumes but one of creative modern image, reflecting some of the architectural characters of the buildings of the neighbourhood.
\n\nThe project’s future place among future adjacent buildings must be taken into consideration.
\n\nStructure, Construction, and Economy
\n\nWell-conceived structural system.
\n\nAppropriate and ample spacing of columns.
\n\nAppropriate durable, easily available, maintenance free construction materials.
\n\nThe design should try to maintain the economy as a major factor so that the project shall be cost-effective.
\n\nDraft Schedule of Accommodations, based on Design Concept
\n\nThe following schedule is preliminary and subject to change. It is indicative and does not reflect any design considerations. The design consultant will make any necessary changes to comply with the Institute’s requirements and comply with relevant design Standards and Regulations.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. User \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. of Rooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Room size m2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total size \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Remarks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Library \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Periodicals \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Information desk \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Back office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Media loaning counter \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Computer lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 96 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Book stack /media stack \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 160 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reading areas \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 200 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Individual study suits \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 72 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Media store and reparation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 11 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Delivery with office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Researchers offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 72 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 13 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 824 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t B \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Café and Restaurant \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cafe \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 400 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 400 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Restaurant \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Kitchen \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stores \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cold rooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Dish wash \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Changing room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Staff \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 36 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 11 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Waste management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 930 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t C \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Student Accommodations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Dormitories \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 270 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4320 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets with showers \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1250 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Porters \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Laundry \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 36 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 144 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Study and training spaces \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6254 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t D \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Physical Education \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t kombi-sports court \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t as needed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indoor gym and games \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 612 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 612 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Multi-purpose Gym \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tennis court, badminton, etc. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1008 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2016 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Outdoor as needed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2628 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t E \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Workshops and maintenance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Machine shop/Lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (40x18) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Material Testing Lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2(15x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 300 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Material store \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3(12x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 120 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 360 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t CNC Lab/ workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (30x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Foundry lab/ workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (15x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 240 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 240 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t CAD/CAM Lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (8x12) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 96 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 96 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Metrology Lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (12x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 120 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 120 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Welding workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (30x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hydraulics and pneumatics lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (15x3) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 195 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 195 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Heat treatment lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (15x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 240 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 240 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Forming lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (20x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 360 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 360 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Shower and dressing room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2(6*5) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Compressor room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1(4*4) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Generator Room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1(4*4) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Incubation center and learning factory \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1(10x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3683 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t F \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Building \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lobby \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Bedrooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1000 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Restaurant & Café \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Kitchen & Service room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Gym \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Laundry \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Staff changing room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Instrument maintenance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,490 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t G \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Class Room and Lecture Room \n\n\t\t\tWith academic staff offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2000 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Conference hall/ Seminar hall \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 350 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t H \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Administration Building (Ground plus 8) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 23 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. User \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. of Rooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Room size m2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total size \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Remarks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Library \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Periodicals \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Information desk \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Back office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Media loaning counter \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Computer lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 96 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Book stack /media stack \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 160 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reading areas \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 200 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Individual study suits \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 72 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Media store and reparation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 11 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Delivery with office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Researchers offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 72 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 13 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 824 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t B \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Café and Restaurant \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cafe \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 400 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 400 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Restaurant \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Kitchen \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stores \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cold rooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 27 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Dish wash \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Changing room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 48 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Staff \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 36 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 11 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Waste management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 930 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t C \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Students Lounge \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Typical to the main campus \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t D \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Student Accommodations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Dormitories \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 135 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2160 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilets with showers \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 625 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Porters \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Laundry \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 36 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 72 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Study and training spaces \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 240 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3127 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t E \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Physical Education \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t kombi-sports court \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t as needed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indoor gym and games \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 612 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 612 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Multi-purpose Gym \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tennis court, badminton, etc. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1008 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2016 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Outdoor as needed \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2628 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t F \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Workshops and Maintenance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Footwear Lab/ workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (30x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Leather Goods Workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (30x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Leather Garments Workshop \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (30x16) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 480 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Leather process Lab with ETP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (40x18) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Leather Testing Lab \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2(15x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 300 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Material store \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3(12x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 120 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 360 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Advanced CAD Lab for Leather Products \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 (15x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Incubation canter and learning factory \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1(10x10) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2970 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t G \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Building \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lobby \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Bedrooms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1000 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Restaurant & Café \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 150 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Kitchen & Service room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 80 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guest Gym \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Laundry \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Staff changing room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Instrument maintenance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1,490 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t H \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Class Room and Lecture Room \n\n\t\t\tWith academic staff offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1452 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7260 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Class room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 250 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lecture Room \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 112.5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 225 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Academic staff offices \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15.81 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 79.05 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Toilet and Shower \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 26.25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 52.5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t I \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Administration Building (Ground plus 8) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 720 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 425 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Toilet \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Meeting hall \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 126 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Scope of Design Services
\n\nThe scope is:
\n\nExecution of a topographic survey and site investigation;
\n\nDevelop the given concept design into final detailed design and associated documentation;
\n\nTender document and engineer’s estimate preparation;
\n\nSupervision of works and contract administration.
\n\nTopographic Survey and Site Investigation
\n\nThe selected Firm will scope and direct all necessary topographic and geotechnical investigations and will produce relevant factual and interpretive reports and results. Foundation designs, earthworks and groundwater requirements will be produced.
\n\nDetailed Design
\n\nThe final working drawings will include:
\n\nArchitectural
\n\nSite plan to scale of 1:200
\n\nFloor plans to a scale of 1:50 to 1:100 or 1:200
\n\nSpecial drawings and schedules for doors, windows, stairs, fixed interior decoration to a scale of 1:20 or 1:10 or 1:5
\n\nStructural
\n\nPlans of formwork to a scale of 1:50
\n\nPlans for slab reinforcement to a scale of 1:50
\n\nFoundation plans to a scale of 1:50
\n\nStructural sections to a scale of 1:20 or 1:10
\n\nBeam, column, and foundation reinforcement drawings to a scale of 1:20 or 1:10
\n\nDrawings for wooden or steel structure to a scale of 1:20 or 1:10
\n\nDetails to the scale of 1:10, 1:5, 1:1 or as required
\n\nBar bending schedules
\n\nStructural calculations
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Sanitary and Mechanical
\n\nSite plan to a scale of 1:100 or 1:200
\n\nFloor plans for water supply, wastewater discharge, firefighting systems to a scale of 1:50
\n\nDetail drawings for special items to a scale of 1:20 or 1:10 or 1:5 or 1:1
\n\nHydraulic and other necessary calculations
\n\nElectrical
\n\nSite plan to scale of 1:200
\n\nFloor plans for electric lighting, call systems, data, telephone, socket, TV and other installations to a scale of 1:50
\n\nDetail drawings for special items to scale of 1:20 or 1:10 or 1:5 or 1:1
\n\nDistribution layout and wiring diagrams for all distribution boards
\n\nDesign reports
\n\nEach of the above shall be supported by design reports along with design calculation for a clear understanding of various documents.
\n\nTechnical specification and bill of quantities
\n\nThe project technical specification shall be prepared using standard specifications and project specific specifications as an addendum to ensure all the detailed information isincorporated in the project documents. The specifications should:
\n\nEnsure that suitable specifications are available or that reference is made to an applicable standard; and that the referenced standard would easily be achieved by, or available to, the contractor along with supplies for items not included in the standard specifications.
\n\nInclude sufficient catalogue cuts and references in the addenda to the specifications to define precisely the quality of materials to use.
\n\nBe structured to allow for flexibility in using alternative equivalent materials within the limits of the budget.
\n\nMake provision for inclusion of the requirement of deliverables to the client such as as-built drawings, maintenance and operating manuals of plant and equipment, and testing requirements.
\n\nThe bill of quantities should incorporate:
\n\nAccurate quantities and descriptions;
\n\nProvision of references to specifications and drawings wherever required;
\n\nInclusion of the possibility of the client procuring materials if requested;
\n\nSegregation of work items that are not necessarily included in a work.
\n\nThe Consultant shall fulfil all the duties and responsibilities of the Engineer and the Engineer’s Representative, as detailed under the contract for construction of the Works.
\n\nThe Services consist of furnishing complete engineering services in all respects, including all field and office work strictlyin accordance with the highest standards of the civil engineering profession and with the proper interpretation of the duties and responsibilities of the Engineer.
\n\nThe scope of services shall include all the services necessary to achieve the objectives described in “2” above and in so doing, the consultant shall execute not less than the following tasks:
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare and submit the following types of documents for the assignment. The Consultant will submit a proposed Contents Page for each report to the Client for approval before finalizing the first draft of each report.
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare and submit directly by hand or by courier to the Client the following reports and documents in the numbers stated as per the format that will be provided by the Client and/or as per the format developed by the Consultant and approved by the Client.
\n\nPhase I: - Detailed Engineering Design and Preparation of Tender Document
\n\n| \n\t\t\t I.No \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Types of Reports/Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Progress Report – every month until completion of the contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Soil and Materials Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preliminary Design Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Topographical Survey Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Complete set of Drawings \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3A3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15A3 & 5A1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cost Estimate \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tender Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Consultancy completion Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Phase II: - (Construction Supervision)
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Types of Reports/Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contractor’s Mobilization Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Monthly Progress Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Quarterly Progress Reports \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Annual Progress Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contract completion Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Consultancy Completion Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Consultant’s Quality Assurance Manual \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Submission of electronics reports, papers, and presentations shall be in CD ROM; compatible with latest versions of Microsoft Office and Windows XP and as a pdf file).
\n\nBased on the approved detailed design drawings and documents, the Consultant shall prepare the draft tender documents and construction cost estimate for the procurement of contracting services to construct the building complexes and facilities.
\n\nThe consultant shall prepare tender documents and conduct the bidding process, evaluate the offers, select the winning building contractor and prepare a contract agreement between the Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa and the prospective contractor.
\n\nThe Final Report includes detailed design and associated documents, and shall be submitted to Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa within 4 months of the start of the project.
\n\nThe consultant shall submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) soft copy of the final working drawings and documents (tender documents and engineer’s estimates, technical specifications, bill of quantities and final design reports) to Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa along with soft copy of the drawings in Auto CAD format and the associated documents in MS Word.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide competent personnel for the services andmanage by the Team Leader who will represent the Consultant in performing the services. All the Consultant’s personnel shall be fluent in the full use (i.e. the writing, reading and speaking) of the contract language, which is in English. In addition, all the key staff described herein shall be fully computer literate in word processing and spreadsheets.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide competent personnel for the performance of the services. All experts who have a crucial role in implementing the project refer to as key experts. It emphasizes that the required professional competences and experience outlined below are not necessarily specific team positions. It expects that individual expert will be involved in both Phase 1 and Phase 2.
\n\nThe project team will include national experts who have extensive knowledge of Ethiopia’s conditions and characteristics of the Ethiopian public and private sectors. The Consultants may, with the Authorities consent, contract out some specific tasks to sub-contractors when this is considered to be more feasible than extending the study team capacity. The consultants shall carry overall responsibility for all study activities under their management. Some of the required specializations and expected time duration herein indicated below:
\n\nTable: Number of Professionals in Phase 1 and Phase 2
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Key Staff \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated Staff Man Month Input \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Phase 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Total Man-Month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 26 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The profiles of the key experts for this contract are as follows:
\n\nA Minimum of B.Sc/M.Sc degree level in Architecture, with 10 years of experience with building design and supervision management, preferably prestigious developments
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (e.g. training, research, or educational)
\n\n8 year experience on building construction in Ethiopia
\n\nDemonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia
\n\nMember of the professional body in Ethiopia and appropriately registered architect
\n\nExperience of bespoke building projects would be a significant advantage and significant and relevant experience of working with government departments
\n\nA minimum of B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 10 years of experience with building design and supervision management, respectively, preferably in prestigious developments
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (eg training, research, or educational)
\n\n8 year experience on building construction in Ethiopia
\n\nDemonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia
\n\nMember of a professional body in Ethiopia and appropriately registered Engineer
\n\nExperience of bespoke building projects would be a significant advantage
\n\nGood understanding of Contracts, variations, measurement, dispute management, and cost control
\n\nExperience in Value Management
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A Minimum of B.Sc./M.Sc. degree level in Architecture, with 6 years of experience with building design and supervision management, respectively, preferably in prestigious developments
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (e.g. training, research, or educational)
\n\n4 year experience on building construction in Ethiopia
\n\nDemonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia
\n\nMember of a professional body in Ethiopia and appropriately registered architect
\n\nExperience of bespoke building projects would be a significant advantage and significant and relevant experience of working with government departments
\n\nBSc/MSc Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering
\n\nMinimum of 8years’ experience with building design and supervision, respectively
\n\nMinimum of 8 years of building design and supervision experience in Ethiopia with a track record of design achievements related to the construction of institutional buildings and demonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia out of which one (1) year of experience in the design of structural elements under vibration load effect conditions.
\n\nExperience of bespoke building projects would be a significant advantage
\n\nA Minimum of B.Sc Degree/Advance Diploma in Civil/Building Engineering with 10 years of professional experience in the Field
\n\nMinimum 6/8 years of professional experience in Quantity Surveying for Buildings in Ethiopia
\n\nA Minimum of B.Sc/M.Sc Degree in Sanitary/hydraulics engineering with 6 years of professional experience in Civil engineering, respectively.
\n\n5 years’ experience in sanitary design and construction of Buildings with demonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (e.g. training, research, or educational)
\n\nA Minimum of B.Sc/M.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of professional experience in electro-mechanical devices installation, respectively.
\n\n5 years’ experience electro-mechanical devices installation works for laboratory and/or similar facilitated Buildings in Ethiopia
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (e.g. training, research, or educational)
\n\nA Minimum of B.Sc/M.Sc Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of professional experience in electrical installation design and supervision, respectively.
\n\n5 years of experience in installation work for laboratory and/or similar facilitated Buildings in Ethiopia
\n\nTrack record in similar establishments (e.g. training, research, or educational)
\n\nBSc/MSc Degree in Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering
\n\nMinimum of 10 year experience in Design of building a foundation and retaining walls
\n\nMinimum of 8 years of Design of building foundation and supervision experience in Ethiopia with a track record of design achievements related to the construction of institutional buildings and demonstrable experience in building regulations of Ethiopia. Moreover, experience in Geotechnical investigation, testing, and interpretation of results for the design of structural foundation of building out of which one (1) year of experience in the design of foundation in expansive soil under vibration load effect conditions.
\n\nExperience of bespoke building projects would be a significant advantage
\n\nM.Sc/B.Sc. Degree or equivalent in Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/MIS or related fields with 8 years of relevant experience.
\n\nCertified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
\n\nMinimum of 2 years specific professional experience on Microsoft operating systems and office suite
\n\nDemonstrable practical experience of computer hardware and maintenance
\n\nExperience in the establishment or management of IT support systems for organizations.
\n\nExtended work relation with the firm/Associate firm.
\n\nB.Sc/M.Sc Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Technology and Management or related field with 8 year experience in public procurement systems
\n\n4years experience in development of tenders across a range of procedures and conditions of contract
\n\n3 year of experience in direct involvement in handling claims on building construction in Ethiopia
\n\nB.Sc/M.Sc Degree in environmental engineering and related field with 5 year experience in construction environmental control
\n\nAll experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities accorded to them.
\n\nCVs for experts other than the key experts are not examined prior to the signature of the contract. The Consultant shall select and hire other experts as required according to the profiles identified in his Organization & Methodology and/or this Terms of Reference. These profiles must indicate whether they are to be regarded as long-term/short-term, international/local and senior/junior so that it is clear which fee rate in the budget breakdown will apply to each profile. For the purposes of this contract, international experts are those whose permanent residence is outside the beneficiary country while local experts are those whose permanent residence is in the beneficiary country.
\n\nThe selection procedures used by the Consultant to select any other experts shall be transparent and based on pre-defined criteria, including professional qualifications, language skills, and work experience. The final selection of experts shall be subject to approval by Federal TVET Institute, Addis Ababa. Note that civil servants and other staff of the public administration are not eligible for recruitment as experts under this project. Backstopping costs and the costs of all support staff must be included in the fee rates of the key experts.
\n\nDesign Stage
\n\nPracticing Professional Architect
\n\nPracticing Professional Structural Engineer
\n\nPracticing Professional Sanitary Engineer
\n\nPracticing Professional Mechanical Engineer
\n\nPracticing Professional Electrical Engineer
\n\nProfessional Geotechnical Engineer
\n\nProfessional Engineer
\n\nTechnicians
\n\nConstruction Stage
\n\nProject Team Leaders
\n\nOffice Engineers
\n\nResident Engineer (project site)
\n\nSite Supervisor (project site)
\n\nThe number of points to be assigned to each of the above positions or disciplines shall be determined considering the following three sub-criteria:
\n\n(a)General qualifications and experience
\n\n(b) Adequacy for the assignment
\n\n(c) Experience in region and language
\n\nAdequacy of the proposed methodology and work plan
\n\n(a) Technical approach and methodology
\n\n(b) Work plan
\n\n(c) Organization and staffing
\n\nThe Consultant has successfully completed at least five similar or related Projects with a budget of each 300 million ETB, or these projects has to be completed more than 90% of the contract value.
\n\nThe duration of the services from the date of commencement of the contract to the completion period of the services is four (4) months.
\n\nThe Duration of the services is extended from the date of commencement of the contract to the end of the defect liability (maintenance) period of the works, which is envisaged to be a period of approximately 24 months of construction including one (1) month of mobilization and twelve (12) months of defect liability period. A one (1) man-month input for the Resident Engineer with the required provisions during the one year of defect liability period is envisaged.
\n\nDuring the Contractor’s mobilization period, the Consultant shall operate with a skeleton staff agreed with the client. There are only two staffs and only the Resident Engineer will be there during the defects liability period. Staff mobilization and demobilization plans are to form part of the Consultant’s technical proposal and related financial proposal.
\n\nThe continuation of the downstream phase i.e. the construction supervision will be dependent upon the satisfaction of the client on the performance of the consultant during Phase I and the availability of fund for the construction of the project.
\n\nThe maximum duration between the end of Phase I and the beginning of Phase II shall be 1 year.
\n\nPhase I: Detailed Engineering Design and Tender Document Preparation
\n\nThe consultant shall provide himself with office facilities, accommodation, transport, equipment, consumables, staff, support staff and any other resources necessary for the complete excision of the service. The cost of all the provisions mentioned above shall be detailed on the Consultant’s financial proposal.
\n\nThe Consultant shall attend monthly joint/progress meeting with the college and shall take minutes of those meeting and submit the minutes to Federal TVETI.
\n\nThe Consultant shall make the necessary presentations of the findings as well as the reports submitted as required by the Client.
\n\nPhase II: Construction Supervision
\n\nThe consultant shall have site office, office equipment including computers, furniture and communication facilities, and Joint Laboratory equipment after the first month of the construction period by the works contractor for his site staff.
\n\nAll documents and correspondence shall be in English
\n\nBrief descriptions of the contents of the reports for submission by the Consultant are as follows:
\n\nPhase-I
\n\nProgress Report
\n\nThe submission of Progress Report shall be at monthly intervals from the date of the contract and shall give a brief statement of work performed during the preceding month and a schedule of work for the next month. The progress report shall also contain comments and recommendations describing the effects of the accomplishment on future activities and any proposed change to the work plan for a future month.
\n\nThe submission of the report shall not be later than the first week of each month including idle months, if any, and are serially numbered.
\n\nSoils and Materials Report
\n\nThe soil and materials report shall summarize all the geotechnical findings and adoption of those findings to design. This report shall be a factual report.
\n\nPreliminary Design Report
\n\nA Preliminary Design Report shall contain the findings of the consultant on the issues of Architectural Design, Structural Design, sanitary, electrical and electromechanical designs for the project with the proposed provisional cost estimate for the client’s approval.
\n\nThe submission of the report shall not be later than 45 days, to have sufficient time for the college’s approval and Final Working Design and Working Documents.
\n\nTopographic Survey Report
\n\nThis report contains detail description of the survey report, list of established control pointswith their coordinates, method of approach to the established control points, location of traverse control points, list of indivisible control points, list of scale factor for each established control points, check control points, etc. The report should be detailed so as to make the supervision consultant and the contractor full of survey information and for easy reference during the construction stage.
\n\nComplete set of Drawings
\n\nThe consultant shall prepare and submit a complete set of drawings, which are so required under Item no. 3.2.4 of this section and shall be the final construction drawings with the required type and number.
\n\nEngineering Cost Estimate
\n\nConfidential Engineering cost estimate of the works based on calculated quantities of the works shall be prepared and submitted. The Consultant shall estimate realistic bill rates based on his assessment of labour, material, plant/equipment, overhead and profit for each individual BOQ item, and come up with a stand-alone cost estimate. The consultant shall compare the project-specific rates with the rates of recent similar construction works in Ethiopia taking into account the location and size of the project as well as the prevailing construction market situation.
\n\nDetailed breakdown for each bill item (labour, equipment, material, overhead, profit, and tax) should be part to the priced BOQ. The submission of confidential cost estimate shall conforms to the agreed format with the client.
\n\nTender Documents
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare sets of final and complete tender documents for the contract to call for bids on International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for the Building Construction works to implement satisfactorily with the Standard Condition of Contract to be approved by the client.
\n\nConsultancy Completion Report
\n\nThis preparation and submission of completion report is the responsibility of the Consultancy service. It shall be a comprehensive report on the Consultancy services throughout the project. It shall describe the aims of the project, the achievements, any problems encountered and any recommendation made by the consultant, etc. It shall also include the Consultants final statement.
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Phase II
\n\n(i). Inception Report
\n\nNot later than 25 days after the commencement of the Consultant’s contract, the Consultant shall submit and present an inception report to the Client. The report shall outline the Consultant’s initial findings and confirm the methodology and detailed work program proposed for adoption in the light of initial findings, while also identifying constraints and proposed solutions, together with any action required by the college to facilitate the successful implementation of the Services.
\n\n(ii). Contractor’s Mobilization Report
\n\nOn completion of the Contractor’s mobilization phase, the Consultant shall report on the following:
\n\nContractor’s mobilization
\n\nOrganization and correspondence
\n\nLines of communication
\n\nContractors’ detailed work programme
\n\nProposed resources schedules
\n\nProposed cash flow
\n\nEquipment schedules
\n\nFormat of forms and their use and presentation
\n\nSchedule of site meetings
\n\nContractor’s obligations
\n\nAny other submitted contractual documentation
\n\n\n\n
(iii) Monthly Progress Reports
\n\nProgress reports shall be prepared monthly using an agreed standard report format to detail progress against programme in respect of all project elements and outputs. During the Implementation Phase, the reports shall additionally include details relating to the quantity of each activity performed, particulars of any non-compliance penalties applied for and comments regarding any quality issues that have arisen.
\n\nA suitable number of photographs with date imprint should be included. This will illustrate progress and any difficulties encountered on the site, and will show permanent progress record. The submission of reports are in three copies within two weeks of the reporting period.
\n\n\n\n
(iv)Quarterly Progress Report
\n\nThese will be similar to the monthly reports but will be more detailed and include record photographs. The Resident Engineer shall prepare the reports and give an overview of the progress within the project.
\n\nThe quarterly progress report shall also include important information of the last month of the quarter so that submission of a separate monthly report will not be required for that specific month.
\n\n(v). Annual Progress Report
\n\nThe report will summarize the activities performed within a year in a format similar to the monthly reports. In particular, it will comment and discuss any trends and serious issues, which may affect the outcome of the Project. The submission of the reportshall be at the end of each fiscal year of Ethiopia (end of June).
\n\n(vi). Consultancy Completion Report
\n\nThis report is to be prepared at the end of the Consultant’s Services. It will comprehensively report on the Services throughout the Project. It will describe the aims of the Project, the achievements and lessons learned. It will present detailed financial account details for the Works contract.
\n\n(vii). Consultant’s Quality Assurance Manual
\n\nThis manual describes the methodology and procedures to follow in attaining the desired quality of the service at each stage. The report should also detail the assignment of responsibilities with regard to quality assurance to the respective personnel in the team. The content of the manual shall be suggested by the consultant for review by the college and will be finalized following taking into account the comment. The draft manual shall be submitted within one month of the date of effectiveness of the consultancy contract.
\n\n(viii). Fit out and commissioning Reports
\n\nPhase 1
\n\nTable-1- Reporting Type & Submission Deadline
\n\n| \n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Types of Reports/Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Submission Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Submission Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one month from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monthly Progress Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Geotechnical, Soils and Materials Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one month from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preliminary Design Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two months from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Topographic Survey Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one and a half month from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Technical Reports \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t As required by the college \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Complete set of Drawings, Engineering Cost Estimate and Tender Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3A3 for drawings and 5 for others \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Not later than 4 months from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12A3 for drawings and 12 for others \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Clients comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Report and Consultancy completion Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Not later than 4 months from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Clients comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\n
\n\n
Phase 2
\n\nTable-2- Reporting Type & Submission Deadline
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Types of Reports/Documents \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Submission Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Submission Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Within one month from the commencement of the service \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within one week of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Progress Report, \n\n\t\t\tIncluding measurement and contract administration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Not later than the first week of each month \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Technical Reports \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t As built drawings at agreed key milestones \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Client’s comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Fit out and commissioning \n\n\t\t\tReports \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 20 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Clients comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Completion and commissioning Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t As-built drawings and commissioning within 24 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Within two weeks of receipt of the Clients comments \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\n
"},{"id":"OP00083414","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"24-Jan-2020","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2020-02-14T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:30","project_ctry_name":"Mozambique","project_id":"P165453","project_name":"Mozambique Energy For All (ProEnergia)","bid_reference_no":"MZ-EDM-146113-CS-CDS","bid_description":"GBV - Mapping of Services for survivors of Sexual Exploration and Abuse","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"AV. AGOSTINHO NETO 70 5o.ANDAR CAIXA POSTAL 759 MAPUTO - MOCAMBIQUE","contact_ctry_name":"Mozambique","contact_email":"silvio.nurmahomed@edm.co.mz","contact_name":"Silvio Romeu Nurmahomed","contact_organization":"Electricity of Mozambique","contact_phone_no":"[258- 824345725","submission_date":"2020-01-24T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
MOZAMBIQUE - TEMANE REGIONAL ELECTRICITY PROJECT
Consultant for Support for EdM Environmental and Social Management System
Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS)
Ref: 65/TTP/2018
1. Electricidade de Moçambique E.P. (“EdM”), in partnership with Globeleq Africa Limited / EleQtra (“Globeleq/EleQtra”) and Sasol New Energy Holdings Ltd (“Sasol”), is developing a 400-MW Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) project at Temane in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. The plant will use natural gas from the nearby PSA gas fields, to be developed and operated by Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Lda.
2. The Temane IPP will be connected to the electricity grid in the Maputo area in southern Mozambique through a 560-km, 400-kV line, also including three new substations at Vilankulos, Chibuto and Matalane, known as the Temane Transmission Project (“TTP”). The TTP is considered Phase 1 of the larger interconnection between Maputo and Tete regions, known as Sociedade Nacional de Transporte de Energia (“STE”). The TTP will be implemented as a publicly financed project, which will connect the Temane IPP plant and any other future plant along the TTP corridor to the transmission network. The TTP will be structured as a wholly owned EDM subsidiary company.
3. The World Bank Group (WB) is considering financial support to EdM for the TTP project. The WBG maintains high Environmental and Social (E&S) standards on all activities it contributes to fund, and expects EdM to also apply the same international standards on the TTP project (and on the CTT project as associated facility, by EDM engaging with its CTT partners). Consultants are already in the process of preparing WBG standards based ESIAs and RAPs for both the TTP and Temane IPP projects.
4. A review of the Temane Regional Electricity Project identified the need to strengthen the internal E&S capability and capacity within EdM to manage the TTP project and oversee the E&S aspects of the CTT project (and eventually other EDM owned/managed projects and its supply chain/partner projects) based on WBG standards and requirements and international good practice. The E&S review revealed the following key concerns:
a) EDM’s E&S unit does not have sufficient capacity, it is fragmented, and needs to be consolidated and strengthened;
b) EDM’s Health and Safety (H&S) Specialists are housed in different units, and capacity should be strengthened, and the H&S management be integrated into the ESMS.
c) EDM needs to develop an integrated Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) as a reliable and systematic approach to manage, oversee, and report on E&S performance of a growing number of projects.
5. EdM now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing certain consulting services related to an ESMS gap analysis, system design (including manual) and roadmap development for EDM (Task 1); analysis, design of ESMS and roadmap implementation (Task 2); and monitoring of ESMS performance and ad-hoc support (Task 3). The envisaged duration of the consultancy assignment is one (1) year. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for which the Consultant should provide specific information are as follows:
a) Relevant contracts completed by the Consultant’s company within the last five (5) years where ESMS development / implementation management and support services have been provided. Information should include a summary of scope, country, duration and client contact information.
b) Experience information demonstrating in-depth understanding of the WBG Policies/IFC Performance standards, ISO standards and related ESMS requirements.
c) CVs of key personnel of the Consultant demonstrating solid knowledge and ESMS experience, including experience working in Africa and preferably in Mozambique.
6. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: “Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 and Revised July 2014)”, using “Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS)”.
7. Expression of Interest must be submitted in English in a sealed envelope and delivered by courier or electronically on or before 14th February 2020 at 15.30h local time, and be clearly marked Expression of Interest for: Consultancy Services for Mozambique Temane Regional Electricity Project – ESMS Support.
The address for submission of Expression of Interest shall be:
EDM STE Project Office
Attn: Antonio Munguambe, Deputy Project Director
Av. Zedequias Manganhela No. 267
Prédio JAT IV, 1º andar
P.O. Box 2532,
Maputo, Mozambique
Tel: +258 21 501400 or +258 21 501405
E-mail: Antonio.Munguambe@edm.co.mz
"},{"id":"OP00061578","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"20-Nov-2018","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2018-12-04T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"00:00","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P160427","project_name":"Temane Regional Electricity Project","bid_reference_no":"67/STE/2018","bid_description":"Environmental & Social Management System Support","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"AV. AGOSTINHO NETO 70 5o.ANDAR CAIXA POSTAL 759 MAPUTO - MOCAMBIQUE","contact_ctry_name":"Mozambique","contact_email":"Antonio.Munguambe@edm.co.mz","contact_name":"Antonio Joao Munguambe","contact_organization":"Electricity of Mozambique","contact_phone_no":"258 847139443","submission_date":"2018-11-20T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
MOZAMBIQUE - TEMANE REGIONAL ELECTRICITY PROJECT
Consultant for Support for EdM Environmental and Social Management System
Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS)
Date: 19 November, 2018
Ref: 67/STE/2018
1. Electricidade de Moçambique E.P. (“EdM”), in partnership with Globeleq Africa Limited / EleQtra (“Globeleq/EleQtra”) and Sasol New Energy Holdings Ltd (“Sasol”), is developing a 400-MW Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) project at Temane in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. The plant will use natural gas from the nearby PSA gas fields, to be developed and operated by Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Lda.
2. The Temane IPP will be connected to the electricity grid in the Maputo area in southern Mozambique through a 560-km, 400-kV line, also including three new substations at Vilankulos, Chibuto and Matalane, known as the Temane Transmission Project (“TTP”). The TTP is considered Phase 1 of the larger interconnection between Maputo and Tete regions, known as Sociedade Nacional de Transporte de Energia (“STE”). The TTP will be implemented as a publicly financed project, which will connect the Temane IPP plant and any other future plant along the TTP corridor to the transmission network. The TTP will be structured as a wholly owned EDM subsidiary company.
3. The World Bank Group (WB) is considering financial support to EdM for the TTP project. The WBG maintains high Environmental and Social (E&S) standards on all activities it contributes to fund, and expects EdM to also apply the same international standards on the TTP project (and on the CTT project as associated facility, by EDM engaging with its CTT partners). Consultants are already in the process of preparing WBG standards based ESIAs and RAPs for both the TTP and Temane IPP projects.
4. A review of the Temane Regional Electricity Project identified the need to strengthen the internal E&S capability and capacity within EdM to manage the TTP project and oversee the E&S aspects of the CTT project (and eventually other EDM owned/managed projects and its supply chain/partner projects) based on WBG standards and requirements and international good practice. The E&S review revealed the following key concerns:
a. EDM’s E&S unit does not have sufficient capacity, it is fragmented, and needs to be consolidated and strengthened;
b. EDM’s Health and Safety (H&S) Specialists are housed in different units, and capacity should be strengthened, and the H&S management be integrated into the ESMS.
c. EDM needs to develop an integrated Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) as a reliable and systematic approach to manage, oversee, and report on E&S performance of a growing number of projects.
5. EdM now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing certain consulting services related to an ESMS gap analysis, system design (including manual) and roadmap development for EDM (Task 1); analysis, design of ESMS and roadmap implementation (Task 2); and monitoring of ESMS performance and ad-hoc support (Task 3). The envisaged duration of the consultancy assignment is one (1) year. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for which the Consultant should provide specific information are as follows:
a. Relevant contracts completed by the Consultant’s company within the last five (5) years where ESMS development / implementation management and support services have been provided. Information should include a summary of scope, country, duration and client contact information.
b. Experience information demonstrating in-depth understanding of the WBG Policies/IFC Performance standards, ISO standards and related ESMS requirements.
c. CVs of key personnel of the Consultant demonstrating solid knowledge and ESMS experience, including experience working in Africa and preferably in Mozambique.
6. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: “Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011 and Revised July 2014)”, using “Selection Based on the Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS)”.
7. Expression of Interest must be submitted in English in a sealed envelope and delivered by courier or electronically on or before 04 December 2018 at 15.30h local time, and be clearly marked Expression of Interest for: Consultancy Services for Mozambique Temane Regional Electricity Project – ESMS Support.
The address for submission of Expression of Interest shall be:
EDM STE Project Office
Attn: Antonio Munguambe, Deputy Project Director
Av. Zedequias Manganhela No. 267
Prédio JAT IV, 1º andar
P.O. Box 2532,
Maputo, Mozambique
Tel: +258 21 501400 or +258 21 501405
E-mail: Antonio.Munguambe@edm.co.mz
"},{"id":"OP00061129","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"08-Nov-2018","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2018-11-22T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"16:30","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P145566","project_name":"Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation (Phase 2) Project","bid_reference_no":"MW-RA-68179-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Consultancy Services for Design review, Detailed Engineering Design, Preparation of Tender Documents and Supervision of Refurbishment of Health and Dispatch Centers","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"Private Bag B346\r\nLilongwe","contact_ctry_name":"Malawi","contact_email":"mmalinda@ra.org.mw","contact_name":"Moses Malinda","contact_organization":"The Roads Authority","contact_phone_no":"888843923","contact_web_url":"www.ra.org.mw","submission_date":"2018-11-08T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
ROADS AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
MALAWI: TRANSPORT SECTOR
NAME OF PROJECT - Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Program - SOP2
Credit No.: 5622-MAI
PROJECT ID: P145566
Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Review, Preparation of Detailed Design, Specifications, Bills of Quantities and Supervision of Construction/Refurbishment Works for Trauma Units in 6 Health Facilities and two dispatch sites under Malawi Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Pilot along M1 road between Lilongwe and Blantyre on the North-South Corridor
Reference No.: MW-RA-68179-CS-CQS
The Government of Malawi (GOM) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the second phase of the Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Program (SATTFP) -SOP2, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services above.
Improving health services and emergency response is a sub-component of the second phase of the Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Program (SATTFP- SOP2) which aims at fulfilling the Project Development Objective (PDO), that is to facilitate the movement of goods and people along the North-South Corridor and at the key border crossings in Malawi, whilst supporting improvements in road safety and health services along the corridor. Under this sub-component, the project is expected to refurbish and extend trauma care facilities in priority health centres and provide technical assistance to develop the capacity of the staff in the local health facilities. The project is supporting an emergency response service for road traffic accidents as a pilot on a defined section of the M1 road from Lilongwe to Blantyre as recommended by the assessment of trauma care and emergency response to road traffic accidents (RTAs) carried out with funding from the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF). The overall objective of sub-component is to develop health and emergency systems that will respond to road traffic accidents (RTAs), with the aim of mitigating deaths that occur from the scene of accident to hospital. The project expects to improve safety measures and efficiency through the provision of Trauma units and Dispatch sites that are near the M1 road and easily accessible from high accident zones on the road. Specific attention is paid to communications, first responders, pre-hospital emergency medical services and in-hospital trauma care. The consulting services ("the Services") include Consulting Services to assist the Government of Malawi, more specifically the Ministry of Health and the Roads Authority (RA), the implementing agency for the project to:
The Government of Malawi represented by the Roads Authority now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers of January 2011, revised 2014 ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultant’ s Qualification (CQS) selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1630 hours local time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 22nd November, 2018, 16:30 hours local time.
The IPDC Chairperson, Roads Authority Attn: Moses Malinda – Procurement Specialist Functional Building - Off Paul Kagame Road Private Bag B346, Lilongwe 3 Malawi Tel: +265 1 753 699 Fax: +265 1 750 307 Email: mmalinda@ra.org.mw / ra@ra.org.mw Website: www.ra.org.mw |
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES-FIRM SELECTION
Reference No.: LR-LLA-42917-CS-INDV
Republic of Liberia
Liberia Land Administration Project (LLAP)
Project ID No.: P162893
Grant No.: D237-LR
The Government of Liberia has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of implementing the Liberia Land Administration Project (LLAP) by the Liberia Land Authority and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing for engaging the services of a consulting firm. With the support of donor partners, several public awareness campaigns and consultations with stakeholders on land reform have taken place, especially during the tenure of the Land Commission. Notwithstanding, government institutions, key stakeholders and the general public, including communities across Liberia, have limited understanding of the ongoing land sector reform. Some communities have indicated that they are not adequately consulted by central government authorities on land issues and sector reform.
Furthermore, there seems to be inadequate information and awareness campaigns on some of the products of the on-going land reform, including the Land Rights Policy, draft Land Rights Act, and the Act that created the Liberia Land Authority, as related to its mandate, functions, and institutional arrangements both at the central and local levels. Also, there have been little, if any, engagements with key stakeholders, including communities on the objectives and activities of the LLAP.
In order to assess the understanding of the public, government, and other key stakeholders, including local authorities and communities about the LLA, its role and mandate, as well as broader land sector reform, the Liberia Land Authority through the LLAP is to conduct a baseline survey for public awareness on the LLA and land sector reform, and stakeholder consultations on the objectives and activities of the LLAP. Data from the survey will provide the baseline for the LLAP indicator on the public’s awareness of the LLA and land sector reform, as well as to set a benchmark of progress made in providing awareness about the LLA to the general public, government entities, and other stakeholders that will be measured during the mid-term evaluation and end of the project evaluation
In order to increase public awareness on the LLA and the on-going land sector reform, the LLA has developed a Communication Strategy, which when fully implemented, will help to bridge the information and communication gap and ultimately broaden the citizens’ awareness of the Authority and the current reforms in the sector.
The baseline survey will focus on the baseline data collection for the indicator on increase of awareness of the general public and government entities about the LLA and its mandate as outlined in the Results Framework of the Liberia Land Administration Project Appraisal Document (PAD). In addition, given that the passage of the Land Rights Act (LRA) was delayed due to on-going internal review by the Government of Liberia, it was not included in the results framework of the LLAP Appraisal Document. Accordingly, and in consideration of the fact that the LRA has been enacted into law, public awareness in this regard should also take center stage. The baseline survey report will be used as measurement during the mid-term evaluation and end of the project evaluation.
The baseline survey aims to achieve the objective of collecting data on the level of awareness and understanding of the general public, government entities, and other key stakeholders, including local authorities and communities about the LLA, its role and mandate, as well as broader land sector reform.
The consulting firm will be required to lead on the below tasks in consultation with the Liberia Land Authority:
Develop a gender-sensitive baseline methodology for conducting the study; and in particular:
Expected output
The consulting firm will be required to deliver the following:
Finalized and submit report based on inputs from PowerPoint presentation
Detailed Terms of Reference for the assignment can be obtained from the e-mansion website at www.emansion.gov.lr
The Liberia Land Authority now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are:
The Consulting Firm is expected to have the following qualifications:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.16 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Regulations) dated July 1, 2016 and revised November 1, 2017, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The Consultancy Firm must not associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.
A Consultancy Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultants’ Qualifications Selection Method set out in the Consultants’ Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 9:00am to 4:00 pm (local time), Mondays through Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be submitted through e-mail by 4:00 pm local time on Monday, October 29, 2018. The subject of email must be “Baseline Survey for Public Awareness and Stakeholder Consultations”.
The Liberia Land Administration Project (LLAP)
Attn: Project Coordinator
Old WFP Building
Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia
Tel: +231775192051
E-mail: worldbankllap@gmail.com
Cc: jocojayjay@gmail.com
The Liberia Land Authority is a gender-sensitive institution. Females are encouraged to apply.
Terms of Reference
Baseline survey for Public Awareness and Stakeholder Consultations
BACKGROUND
The Liberia Land Administration Project (LLAP) is supporting the Government of Liberia to strengthen the capacity of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and establish a land administration system. The Project will be financed through a World Bank grant of US$ 7 million. The project started on March 22, 2018 and is expected to close in October 2022.
The LLAP has four components. Component 1 (Support to the Liberia Land Authority) will focus on: developing land laws/regulations and administrative procedures; developing business systems, plans and processes, and a strategic investment strategy for financial sustainability; capacity building; communication and awareness raising; and acquisition of office equipment, furniture, supplies and vehicles necessary for conducting the work of the LLA and the Project. Component 2 (Support for inventory and analysis of tribal land certificates) will support an inventory of tribal land certificates in several counties and the establishment of a database for further analysis. Component 3 (Development of a land administration system) will support assessments and pilots to determine best methods for collecting, recording and managing land rights information; establish a geodetic network; and support land valuation and management of government and public lands. Component 4 (Project Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation) will support the project implementation, including the establishment of a Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
With the support of donor partners, several public awareness campaigns and consultations with stakeholders on land reform have taken place, especially during the tenure of the Land Commission. Notwithstanding, government institutions, key stakeholders and the general public, including communities across Liberia, have limited understanding of the ongoing land sector reform. Some communities have indicated that they are not adequately consulted by central government authorities on land issues and sector reform. Furthermore, there seems to be inadequate information and awareness campaigns on some of the products of the on-going land reform, including the Land Rights Policy, draft Land Rights Act, and the Act that created the Liberia Land Authority, as related to its mandate, functions, and institutional arrangements both at the central and local levels. Also, there have been little, if any, engagements with key stakeholders, including communities on the objectives and activities of the LLAP.
In order to assess the understanding of the public, government, and other key stakeholders, including local authorities and communities about the LLA, its role and mandate, as well as broader land sector reform, the Liberia Land Authority through the LLAP is to conduct a baseline survey for public awareness on the LLA and land sector reform, and stakeholder consultations on the objectives and activities of the LLAP. Data from the survey will provide the baseline for the LLAP indicator on the public’s awareness of the LLA and land sector reform, as well as to set a benchmark of progress made in providing awareness about the LLA to the general public, government entities, and other stakeholders that will be measured during the mid-term evaluation and end of the project evaluation
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In order to increase public awareness on the LLA and the on-going land sector reform, the LLA has developed a Communication Strategy, which when fully implemented, will help to bridge the information and communication gap and ultimately broaden the citizens’ awareness of the Authority and the current reforms in the sector.
Objectives of the Baseline Survey
The baseline survey will focus on the baseline data collection for the indicator on increase of awareness of the general public and government entities about the LLA and its mandate as outlined in the Results Framework of the Liberia Land Administration Project Appraisal Document (PAD). In addition, given that the passage of the Land Rights Act (LRA) was delayed due to on-going internal review by the Government of Liberia, it was not included in the results framework of the LLAP Appraisal Document. Accordingly, and in consideration of the fact that the LRA has been enacted into law, public awareness in this regard should also take center stage. The baseline survey report will be used as measurement during the mid-term evaluation and end of the project evaluation.
The baseline survey aims to achieve the objective of collecting data on the level of awareness and understanding of the general public, government entities, and other key stakeholders, including local authorities and communities about the LLA, its role, and mandate, as well as broader land sector reform.
Further, the survey will inform the design of future communication and awareness-raising campaigns by identifying specific target groups, appropriate communication channels for each target group, and potential key messages for every target group.
Data collection and Methodology of the baseline study
In order to conduct the baseline study, the LLA expects the consulting firm to employ both quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection. The consulting firm is also expected to utilize the following methodologies:
Scope of work
The baseline study will be conducted within the administrative sub-divisions of Liberia. The baseline survey shall be conducted in forms of questionnaires, key informant interviews and focus group discussions if needed. The information will be collected, analyzed and the report will inform LLA management about the general public and government entities knowledge about the LLA and its mandates, including the passage into law of the LRA.
The consulting firm will be required to lead on the below tasks in consultation with the Liberia Land Authority:
Develop a gender-sensitive baseline methodology for conducting the study, and in particular:
Expected output
The consulting firm will be required to deliver the following:
Duration and timeline
The baseline survey is expected to last for the period of two (90) days beginning the commencement of signing of the consulting service contract.
Report format
The draft report of minimum 20 but no more than 30 pages (excluding executive summary, table of content and annexes) will be shared with the LLA for revision and incorporation of feedback where needed. The final comprehensive baseline report will include the following:
Qualification
The Consulting Firm is expected to have the following qualifications:
Lead Researcher
Academic Qualification: Advanced university degree (MSC or equivalent. PHD preferred) in one of the key areas of expertise (sociology, communication monitoring and evaluation) or other related educational background.
Experience:
1) At least ten (10) years of progressive and responsible professional experience in conducting researches, project baseline and studies, evaluations and other related areas.
2) Demonstrated experience in working with national governments, communities, and diverse stakeholder groups.
3) Reasonable experience in applying or engaging in community participatory approaches to Land Right issues
4) At least 5 listed projects undertaking similar assignments is required, with description of work and specific role.
5) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data gathering, analysis, enumeration, etc
Competencies:
1) Timely delivery of high quality analytical work
2) Strong problem-solving skills
3) Excellent command of written and oral English is required
4) Strong technical report writing skills
Lead Analyst
Academic qualifications: 1) Advanced degree in sociology, communication, monitoring and evaluation, and other related studies
Experience:
Competences:
Institutional Arrangements
The Firm will report to the Project Coordinator but will liaise directly with the Commissioner on Policy and Planning or Technical Focal Person within the Policy and Planning Department, along with relevant senior staff, including Commissioners, the Executive Director, the LLA Project Director, and relevant staff of the PIU.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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BOTSWANA INTEGRATED TRANSPORT PROJECT:
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the investigation and training of the National Consulting and Construction Industry in Botswana
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Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): BW-MTC-25507-CS-QBS
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The Government of the Republic of Botswana has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Botswana Integrated Transport Project (BITP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The assignment aims to provide the necessary capacity building and infrastructure improvement, which will, in turn, increase the competitive edge required for the opening up of the opportunity for export diversification through identifying the industry needs and subsequently training the both the construction and consultants industry with the implementation period of two years.
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Background
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Government of the Republic of Botswana continues to face a number of development challenges in its continuing forward march for progress. The country’s relatively narrow economic base in diamond mining has resulted in the benefits of development not being broadly shared. At this juncture it is therefore essential to diversify, putting increasing reliance on the private sector to lead activities in manufacturing agro-processing and services.
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In pursuit of this, the Government of Botswana through the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MT&C), together with the World Bank (WB), is currently in the process of implementing the Botswana Integrated Transport Project [BITP] designed to assist in the restructuring, modernising and, provision of the planning necessary for the entire transport system into the future.
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The purpose of this assignment is therefore; to investigate the current challenges faced by the industry, draft a road map on how the industry can be developed and recommend to both address any capacity gaps and to assist the development of the industry.
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The purpose of this assignment is to investigate the current challenges faced by the industry, draft a road map on how the industry can be developed and recommend to the Client both how to address any capacity gaps and assist the development of the industry through the implementation of training programs suited to address the recommendations.
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The objectives of the Study is divided into two Phases. Phase 1 will focus on the industry review and mapping the way forward for the local construction industry. Specific tasks are:
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Phase 2 will focus on the implementation of the training programs and will include the following;
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications now invites eligible consulting firms/Training Institutions (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
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The required competencies are summarised in the following knowledge areas (i)Contracting/Consulting Industry Management; (ii) Training needs analysis and (iii) Developing and delivering training programs.
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The key experts to be engaged on the project are those who will study the industry and will manage the training programs.
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 (revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
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Conflict of Interest
\r\n\r\n1.9 Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
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(a) Conflict between consulting activities and procurement of goods, works, or non-consulting services (i.e., services other than consulting services covered by these Guidelines8): A firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide goods, works, or non-consulting services for a project, or any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be disqualified from providing consulting services resulting from or directly related to those goods, works, or non-consulting services. Conversely, a firm hired to provide consulting services for the preparation (before Loan effectiveness) or implementation of a project, or any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be disqualified from subsequently providing goods, works, or services (other than consulting services covered by these Guidelines) resulting from or directly related to the consulting services for such preparation or implementation. This provision does not apply to the various firms (consultants, contractors, or suppliers) which together are performing the Contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract.
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(b) Conflict among consulting assignments: Neither consultants (including their personnel and sub-consultants), nor any affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm, shall be hired for any assignment that, by its nature, may be in conflict with another assignment of the consultants. As an example, consultants assisting a client in the privatization of public assets shall neither purchase, nor advise purchasers of, such assets. Similarly, consultants hired to prepare Terms of Reference (TOR) for an assignment shall not be hired for the assignment in question.
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(c) Relationship with Borrower’s staff: Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants) that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower (or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the loan) who are directly or indirectly involved in any part of: (i) the preparation of the TOR for the assignment, (ii) the selection process for the contract, or (iii) the supervision of such contract may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.
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(d) A consultant shall submit only one proposal, either individually or as a joint venture partner in another proposal. If a consultant, including a joint venture partner, submits or participates in more than one proposal, all such proposals shall be disqualified. This does not, however, preclude a consulting firm to participate as a sub-consultant, or an individual to participate as a team member, in more than one proposal when circumstances justify and if permitted by the RFP.
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Interested firms must organize their Expression of Interest in the following order: Chapter 1; i) Company Profile, ii) Legal Status (Certificate of Incorporation), iii) Letter of intent of Association, if necessary, iv) organizational chart, a list of Board of Directors, and beneficial ownership. Chapter 2; i) Experience of at least two (2) assignments each with a scope and nature similar to what is stated above during the last 10 years, ii) A summary of similar assignments undertaken as a lead partner, iii) A summary of assignments undertaken in the project country and in Sub Saharan Africa, giving the client name and the year in which the assignment was carried out, and Chapter 3; i) Experience in donor funded projects. The document must properly be paged, and a table of content provided.
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A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Method of Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0730 to 16:30 local time
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (One original and six (6) copies (one electronic as a pdf.file)) to the address below (in person, or by mail) by 08h00 on January 25, 2019 The submissions shall be opened immediately thereafter in the Conference Room of the offices of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as stated below in the presence of firms or their representatives who choose to attend.
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Bidders who once submitted a requested to re=submit their Expression of intetest
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