ESRM Program design consultancy support for Gap analysis and design of ESRM capacity strengthening program at Ethiopia Electric Utility

Source: World Bank — Power Sector Reform, Investment and Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE)

Name of Project: Power Sector Reform Investment & Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME-1) P176731

Loan No. /Credit No: IDA-7520-ET

Assignment Title:  Consultancy Service for INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

Reference No.:  ET-EEU-455331-CS-QCBS

1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the first Power sector Reform Investment Modernization in Ethiopia (PRIME I) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The technical services of a firm (“Consultant”) the environmental and social capacity assessment are: (i) to assess the available policies, procedures, organizational structures with communication lines, guidelines, staffing, and resources for environmental and social risk management, (ii) to assess current practices on environmental and social risk management of the institution at a corporate level and across different projects ,(iii) to identify gaps on environmental and social risk management based on the assessment made, and (iv) to provide recommendations to bridge the identified gaps with estimated budget and strengthen the environmental and social capacity of EEU throughout the Program implementation Period.
3. The service is expected to be started in May 1, 2025 and estimated duration is for 2 years.
4. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below:

 Ethiopian Electric Utility Project Portfolio Management

 Procurement logistic warehouse and Facility office

Attention: Mrs Salma Negash

Address: Wastina Building, (Public Servants’ Social Security Administration   Building,) 11th  floor, Around Piassa, Room PPM- procurement logistic warehouse and Facility office,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251111275503/+251111263154

 Email: salmanegash@gmail.com/pmoforiegn1@gmail.com

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

5. 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 short-listing criteria are:

1. core business and years in business,
2. relevant experience,
3. technical and managerial capability of the firm (Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage)

6. 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. 

7. 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.

8.  A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

9. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., Monday up to Friday 9:00- 17:00 hrs. Local time and Saturday 9:00-12:00 hrs. Local time

10. Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by email) by March 6th , 2025, 16:00 Local Time

Address:-

Ethiopian Electric Utility Project Portfolio Management

 Procurement logistic warehouse and Facility office

Attention: Mrs Salma Negash

Address: Wastina Building, (Public Servants’ Social Security Administration   Building,) 11th  floor, Around Piassa, Room PPM- procurement logistic warehouse and Facility office,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

       Tel: +251111275503/+251111263154

             Email: salmanegash@gmail.com/pmoforiegn1@gmail.com

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