Procurement of consultancy service (ADELE Component 2) -- for the preparation of EPC bidding documents, bids evaluation and contract negotiation, - to ensure quality of works and contract management

Source: World Bank — Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Ethiopia

Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia Project

Credit No. IDA- 68570-ET

Assignment Title: Consultancy service for preparation of EPC bidding documents, tendering assistance, construction supervision and monitoring for mini grid works

 (ADELE component 2)

Reference No. EEU-PPMO-OGU/ADELE/ICB-001

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia Project (Component 2: Solar hybrid mini grids for rural economic development) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include to provide assistance to the Client/OGU during EPC contract bidding document preparation, tendering processes, review of the contractors’ drawings and the technical specification of equipment’s and during the project implementation to ensure quality of equipment’s and works, supervision and monitoring of construction works, with professionals of resident project manager, procurement specialist, Solar PV mini grid experts and supervisors. The consultancy service is implemented for 12 months from contract signing date, expected start date of assignment is March 1, 2023.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained by e-mailing to the address given below.

The Ethiopian Electric Utility 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:

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

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” fourth edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  The consultant shall keep all documents prepared for the client remain property of the client and need to be kept confidential.

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 the 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 quality and cost base selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours

• Monday- Thursday 8:00-12:00 to 13:00- 17:00 hours
• Friday: 8:00 -11:30 to 13:30 - 17:00 hours

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, courier, or by e-mail) by August 30, 2022

EEU-PPMO procurement logistic warehouse and Facility office

Mrs. Salma Negash

(Ethiopian Electric Utility, PPMO procurement logistic warehouse and Facility manager)

Berges Building near Iri Bekentu Bridge, 3rd floor, Room No. 301

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251111275503/+251111263154

Email: salmanegash@gmail.com