REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Project: Afar National Regional State, Office of The President, Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II)
Credit no/grand no: 75190-ET.
Assignment Title: Feasibility Study & Detail Designs of 8 (Eight ) Water Supply & Sanitation schemes from existing Boreholes
Reference no - ET-AFR-RPCU-569660-CS-QCBS

1. The government of Ethiopia has received financing from the world bank toward the cost of the Lowlands livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Feasibility Study & Detail Designs of 8 (Eight ) Water Supply & Sanitation schemes from existing Boreholes .
2. The consulting services ("the Services") include [ is to prepare bankable, climate-resilient, technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and implementation-ready feasibility studies, environmental and social safeguard instrument full consistency with the TOR attached or referred to in this REOI].
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found be obtained at the address given below.

1.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this consultancy service is to prepare bankable, climate-resilient, technically sound, environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and implementation-ready feasibility studies, environmental and social safeguard instruments, detailed engineering designs, cost estimates, and procurement documents for rural water supply and sanitation systems.

1.1 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The Consultant shall:

1. i. Undertake comprehensive planning and feasibility studies;
2. ii. Assess water demand for domestic, livestock, institutional and other uses;
3. iii. Verify groundwater source investigations and assess surface water sources;
4. iv. Undertake hydrological and hydraulic analyses;
5. v. Conduct topographic and geotechnical investigations;
6. vi. Assess water quality and treatment requirements;
7. I. Prepare climate-risk and resilience assessments;
8. II. Conduct environmental and social assessments in accordance with the World Bank ESF;
9. III. Prepare all applicable ESF instruments;
10. IV. Analyze, evaluate, and recommend measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, and compensate/offset potential environmental and social impacts of the subprojects
11. V. Prepare environmental and social management and monitoring plans for implementation and operation phases of the subprojects.
12. VI. Conduct meaningful consultations with stakeholders including analysis of interested and affected parties and dissemination of information about the project infrastructure Investment/subproject.
13. VII. Develop technically feasible and economically viable project alternatives;
14. VIII. Undertake detailed engineering design (DED);
15. IX. Design solar-powered pumping systems where appropriate;
16. X. Design sanitation and hygiene facilities;
17. XI. Prepare operation and maintenance strategies and Operation and Maintenance Manuals for each WSS facility;
18. XII. Prepare engineer's cost estimates;
19. XIII. Prepare World Bank-compliant procurement documents;
20. XIV. Prepare implementation schedules and packaging strategies;
21. XV. Build the capacity of the project and regional staff and engage in the transfer of relevant and key knowledge.

2.SCOPE OF THE SERVICES

The Consultant shall perform all investigations, surveys, analyses, assessments, stakeholder consultations, engineering studies, environmental and social studies, designs, cost estimations, procurement support activities, and reporting requirements necessary to achieve the objectives of the assignment whether or not specifically mentioned in this Terms of Reference.

The Consultant shall deploy adequate qualified personnel, equipment, software, survey instruments, vehicles, laboratory facilities, and logistical resources required for successful execution of the assignment.

4. The Afar National Regional State, office of the president, lowlands livelihood resilience project (LLRP-II), now invites eligible consulting firms ("consultants") who have license for consultancy service specially feasibility study & detail design of Water supply and sanitation scheme consultancy Services. and The consultant firm with 7 years' experience & at least four water supply scheme study and design from borehole source has done in the last three years.
   The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from Afar Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (afar RPCU) address given below.
5. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment Feasibility Study & Detail Designs of 8 (Eight ) Water Supply & Sanitation schemes from existing Boreholes .
   The shortlisting criteria are:
   • Core business and years in business, (Firm's general experience) Relevant experience, (The firms shall have proven experience )
   • Technical and managerial capability of the firm. (Managerial and organizational structure, office equipment, etc.). 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-'Procurement in Investment Project Financing, Goods, Works, Non-Consulting, and Consulting Services, dated July 1, 2016' and September 2023 edition (here in after called "Regulation") and 'Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants, dated July 1, 2016 and September 2023 (Anti-Corruption Guidelines); and other provisions stipulated in the Financing Agreements ).
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 and Cost based Selection (QCBS) Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
9. Further information can be obtained at the address below during working days and office hours from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form (in a validated hard copy) in person to the address below by November 20, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
10. It will be publicly opened on in November 20 , 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the presence of the consultants' designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below
11. The address referred above is:

Afar National Regional State, Office of the President,
Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II),
Afar Regional Project Coordination Unit (RPCU)
Attn: Procurement Officer Tadesse Gebeyehu , Room No. 7
Tel: +251 33 666 0188, / +251-912-68-90-22/ +251-933-80-62-44
E-mail: afarllp@gmail.com; llrpafar@gmail.com;
Semera, Afar, Ethiopia

Afar National Regional State, Office of the President – LLRP-II