Consulting Services for the Preparation of Detailed Designs, ESIA & RAP, Bidding Document & Construction Works Supervision

The MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS in Liberia from African region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Consulting Services for the Preparation of Detailed Designs, ESIA & RAP, Bidding Document & Construction Works Supervision Applicants shall prioritize the most relevant experiences and present a maximum of 15 experiences. Determination of the similarity of the experiences will be based on: - The contracts size; - The nature of the Services, including: o Detailed technical studies, o Preparation of bidding documents and procurement support, o Preparation of Environmental and Social Documentation as specified above and consistently with the World Bank standards; o Implementation of the involuntary resettlement process consistently with the World Bank standards; o Works supervision. - The technical area and expertise, covering: o Design of infrastructural integrated urban upgrading/development projects, including flood risk management and livelihood upgrading; o Environmental & Social assessment and management on World Bank's standards o Involuntary resettlement on World Bank's standards; o Certified expertise by the Liberian Environmental Protection Agency; o Elaboration of Gender analysis and action plan o Works supervision of urban projects including on health- safety- security & environment aspects (HSSE) The Client will also take into account for the evaluation of the applications the following items: - Skills and availability of in -house technical back-up experts provided to the on-site experts - Local representatives/partners are encouraged; - Presentation of the following certifications: o ISO 9001 or equivalent; o ISO 14001 or equivalent; o ISO 45001 or equivalent. The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works/ Project Management Unit has received financing from Agence Française de Development ("AFD"), and intends to use part of the funds thereof for payments under the Monrovia Integrated Development Project/Liberia Urban Resilience Project . The Services of the Consultant shall consist of Preparation of Detailed Designs, ESIA & RAP Report, Tender Documents / Work Packages & Works Supervision. This project has been conceptualized and structured for the improvement of urban livelihood and the construction of climate resilient infrastructure in three specific designated neighborhoods, Lakpazee, Woodcamp and Shoes Factory communities; all based upon a completed feasibility studies conducted for this project. The study identified the following as key/ top priorities required for the community livelihood upgrading: drainage facilities, improved roads (with safe designated pedestrian spaces), drinking water facilities, community halls, public spaces development, and public toilets. The specific objectives of this assignment are to support the PMU with regards to: (a) Design Review & Validation: The consultant shall review, verify and validate the proposed interventions, final proposed project budget for each specific infrastructure and determined their alignment to the overarching project objectives. (b) Preparation of Detailed Designs: The consultant shall finalize all project designs including detailed site drawings, maps and project cost for all proposed project intervention. (c) Preparation of Environmental and Social documentation for the project as (but not limited): specific detailed E&S diligences (site-specific impact assessment and mitigation plans) for each project location / Lot, Resettlement Action Plan and/or Livelihood Restoration Plan for each project location / Lot (depending on the work construction tendering) which includes resettlement, Stakeholder Engagement Plan for the whole project, Gender Action Plan for the whole project (which includes a Gender Based Violence part). Note, as required by the Liberian regulatory framework, specific E&S diligences must be developed with the involvement of expert(s) locally certified/accredited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (d) Implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan and/or Livelihood Restoration Plan. The resettlement process should be achieved before the work construction. (e) Procurement Support: With reference to the required procurement template to be provided by the Ministry of Public Works with approval from the AFD, the consultant shall prepare detailed procurement packages based upon recommendations from the Ministry and site-specific requirements. Procurement packages shall be based upon location, scope of works, and applicable technical judgment influence by specific market conditions. The consultant shall also support the subsequent bid evaluation and contract finalization. (f) Construction Supervision: Upon satisfactory completion of design and procurement services and with approval from the Ministry and AFD, the Consultant shall have the option to proceed to provide monitoring and supervision services during works implementation; the consultant shall be responsible for ensuring full implementation of the proposed designs and environmental and social mitigation plans in coordination with the PMU/MPW while ensuring quality control and safety at all times during the works. published on 16 May 2023. The tender expired on 30 May 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in consultancy services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3128732.