The Ethiopian Electric Power EEP now invites eligible consulting firms (Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Name of Project: Power Sector Reform. Investment and Modernization in

Ethiopia (PRIME-1)

Project ID: P176731

Loan No Credit No. IDA-75200

Assignment Title: Consultancy service for Strategic Gap Assessment of Institutional Capacity

Reference No.: ET-EEP-466980-CS-QCBS

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Recipient has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Power Sector Reform. Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") include Strategic Gap Assessment of Institutional Capacity. The assignment of the consultant is expected to be completed in 6 months from the commencement date.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.eep.com.et or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Ethiopian Electric Power EEP 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

(i) Core business and years in business;

(ii) Relevant Experience in the field of assignment: and

(iii) Technical and managerial capability of the firm.

N.B Individual experts' bio data. CV is not required to be submitted with the Expression of Interest.

Only a summary of educational qualifications and the experience of available personnel are required.

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" Fifth Edition September 2023

("Procurement Regulations", 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 f 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-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Addis Ababa). Expressions of in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail. by February 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Local Time (Addis Ababa).

Ethiopian Electric Power/EEP/

Attn: Mr. Kefyalew Mergiya

Director, EEP Procurement

Yeka Sub City. Worda 09. In front of Kotebe Metal Tools Factory.

Ethiopian Electric Power Compound, Block Number 09. First Floor. Office Number 203

P.O Box 15881

Tel: +251115580597

E-mail: kmergiya@yahoo.com.

Copy: Hussen Adem, Manager, Project Procurement

Yeka Sub City. Worda 09. In front of Kotebe Metal Tools Factory. Ethiopian Electric Power Compound, Block Number 09, First Floor. Office

Number 205

E-mail: Hussen. Adem a cep.com.et, hussenadem377@gmail.com

Tel: +251115580781

For EOI Submission:

Ms. Weyinshet Dejene. Procurement Officer

E-Mail: weyinshetd@gmail.com

Ethiopian Electric Power/EEP/