Consultancy Service for Project Management and Supervision for Distribution Network Strengthening to improve the reliability of power supply in Ten Towns ( Ambo, Nekemt, Assosa, Bishoftu, Sululta, Debrebrehan, Dilla, Hosaena, Assella and Jijiga)

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

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Ethiopia

Name of Project: Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE) Component 1: Network Strengthening for Improved Reliability of Power Supply in Ten Towns

Credit No.:  IDA-68570

Assignment Title:  Consultancy Service for Project Management and Supervision for Distribution Network Strengthening to improve the reliability of power supply in Ten Towns (Ambo, Nekemt, Assosa, Bishoftu, Sululta, Debrebrehan, Dilla, Hosaena, Assella and Jijiga) under ADELE.

Reference No.: ET-EEU-262023-CS-QCBS

The Ethiopia Electric Utility has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE), (Component 1-Network Strengthening for Improved Reliability of Power Supply in Ten Towns) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include, review of bidding documents, provide necessary support during bid floating and evaluation and contract negotiations, Design reviews and approval, Construction supervision and quality control, contract managements, progress monitoring, provide inclusive technical support to the Client, on job training and capacity building for Client staffs working on grid reliable access. The service is expected to be started in August 2022 and estimated duration is for 2 years.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

Attention: Mr. Dagnachew Taddese

Ethiopian Electric Utility, Project Portfolio Management Procurement Office

Berges Building near IriBekentu Bridge, 3rd floor

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251111275503

Email: dtadesse2011@gmail.com,

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: -the firms shall be in business of consultancy services in energy sector projects at least for the last ten (10) years and evidence shall be provided. The Consultancy firms shall be highly qualified and should have satisfactory experiences in design review and supervision of power transmission, substation, and distribution networks projects and for that purpose shall submit evidence for the firm's previous experience in works associated with design, tender preparation, supervision of construction and project management. The firms shall successfully complete the consultancy service at least for one power distribution projects and shall submit evidence from its client. The firms shall also demonstrate their technical and managerial capability. However, Key Experts will not be evaluated at the short-listing 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” July 2016 (updated November 2020) (“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 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 Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours:-

Attention: Ms. Bezawit Mekonnen

 Ethiopian Electric Utility,

PPMO, ADELE Ten Towns Distribution Network Strengthening Project office

 Email:  bez.eeu2021@gmail.com,

Monday up to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 hrs local time

 Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11 April 2022

Attention: Mr. Dagnachew Taddese

Ethiopian Electric Utility, Project Portfolio Management Directorate Procurement Office

Berges Building near IriBekentu Bridge, 3rd floor

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel:+251111275503

Email: dtadesse2011@gmail.com