Consultancy Service for Modjo Dry Port Governance Structure Study

Source: World Bank — Trade Logistics Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICE: FIRMS SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

NAME OF PROJECT:   Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project

Credit NO: IDA 59950ET

ASSIGNMENT TITLE:  

1. Consulting Service for Future Governance Structure of Modjo Logistics Hub

REFERENCE NO: ET-EMAA-56665-CS-CQS

      2. Consulting Service for Establishment of one-stop border post (OSBP) in the Ethio-Djibouti corridor

REFERENCE NO: ET-EMAA-56667-CS-CQS

1. Consulting Service for Future Governance Structure of Modjo Logistics Hub

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project (ETLP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Preparation of Future Governance Structure of Modjo        Logistics Hub.

The purpose of this consultancy assignment is to provide advisory support to EMAA in defining an appropriate ownership structure (legal framework) for the Modjo facility. It also supports EMAA in developing and put in place business and commercial model that will support the transformation of Modjo into a logistics hub so as to evolve from being a single user dry port that focuses on customs clearance to a multiuser multipurpose logistics facility that serves private logistics service providers. This enables Modjo meet the increasing demand for specialized and range of value-added logistics services that are increasingly required to integrate into the global value chains. Specifically, the consultants will provide advice to achieve an institutional and legal framework for Modjo dry port that promotes the efficient provision of modern logistics services consistent with the country’s current trading practices and development objectives and in line with international best practices.

The scope of the assignment covers different areas of analysis to underpin the proposed governance framework including (but not limited to):

• Identifying fundamental value drivers;
• Business case analysis;
• Value chain analysis to forecast market demand for new Modjo functionalities;
• Analysis of chain integration with Djibouti Port developments; and
• Scenario thinking.

    The duration of the Services for this assignment is 60 days.

2. Consulting Service for Establishment of one-stop border post (OSBP) in the Ethio-Djibouti corridor

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Ethiopia Trade Logistics Project (ETLP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for establishment of one-stop border posts (OSBPs) in the Ethio-Djibouti corridor, at Galafi and Dawale.

Hence, the purpose of this consultancy assignment is to study the current trade and transport policies and regulatory regimes, undertake the feasibility and design of OSBPs and develop the legal frame and procedures for the optimization of the OSBPs. The consultants shall deal with the legal frame work, border procedures and stake holders’ constitution for the optimization of OSBPs at Galafi and Dawale transit points. Accordingly, the objectives of the assignment are:

• Determine the status of cross-border trade operations in view of establishing efficient One Stop Boarder Posts in the Ethio-Djibouti corridor at Galafi and Dawale.
• Identify modalities for establishing OSBPs in the Ethio-Djibouti corridor, including the necessary legal framework and procedures (bilateral agreements).
• Harmonizing policies pertaining to trade, customs, transport, communications and promote free movement of goods, services and people.
• Developing and improving a coordinated and complementary infrastructure, in the areas of transport and transit of import and export goods.
• Allow border controls to be undertaken by officers of both countries at a place located within either the territory of Ethiopia; or the territory of Djibouti;

    The duration of the Services for this assignment is 60 days.

Further detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the above two assignments can be obtained from EMAA at the address given below.

The EMAA 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 (testimonials, brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are:

• Core business and years in business.
• Qualifications in the field of the assignment.
• Technical and managerial organization of the firm and
• General qualifications and number of key staffs.

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 & IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 (Revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the WB’s policy on conflict of interest. 

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

Selection of consulting firms will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, dated January 2011 revised July 2014 ("Consultant Guidelines").

A Consultant firm for each of the assignments will be selected in accordance with the section based on the Consultant’s Qualification (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: From 09:00 A.M to 12:30 A.M hours and from 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours, Monday to Thursday and 09:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M and 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M hours on Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or e-mail,) latest by 5:00 P.M. on 11 May 2018.

Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority (EMAA)

Trade Logistics Project Implementation Office

Attention: Mengist Hailemariam, Project Manager

Address:   Mexico Square, In front of Hotel D’Afrique,

Tadesse Tefera Building, 4th Floor Meeting Hall

Tel.:     +251 11 5503877 and +251 11 5587168

Fax:      +251 11 5503960

P.O.Box 1861,    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Email:  etlp.emaa@gmail.com