REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: ANGOLA
PROJECT: Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA
Loan No. IBRD 9380-AO
Project ID: P177004
Assignment Title: Design Check and Construction Supervision for Water Distribution Network and Household Connections in Porto Amboim and Water Distribution Network and Household Connections in Sumbe
Reference No. 64CS1/ SUMBE AND PORTO AMBOIM/UCP/R/25
The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola – RECLIMA and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include design and construction of the new Distribution Network and household connections to supply the unserved areas of Porto Amboim’s city, mostly peri-urban areas, and the densification of household connections in the areas with low coverage. The estimated level of effort is 155 staff-months.
The expected duration of the Contracts is, as follows:
Assignment 1, WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES in PORTO AMBOIM
- Design Check – Lump Sum Contract 6 months
- Works Supervision – Time Based Contract 30 months
Assignment 2, WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES in SUMBE
- Design Check – Lump Sum Contract 6 months
- Works Supervision – Time Based Contract 30 months
The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of thirty-six (36) months, and the expected start date of the assignment is November 2025 or earlier.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFDB) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) 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:
- At least 10 years’ experience in Water Supply Design Projects, including at least two projects dedicated to water distribution networks and 1 project dedicated to bulk water supply systems;
- At least years’ experience in Water Supply Projects Works Supervision including at least two projects dedicated to bulk water supply systems;
- Experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract;
- Experience in construction projects in sub-Saharan developing countries;
- Experience in Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Resettlement Policy Frameworks – ESMF/RPF, specifically with ESMP and HSP.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 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 and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, by June 23, 2025 until Midnight.
Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)
Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos, Project Director
Rua Via S8, Condomínio Dolce Vita, Edificío A1, 3º andar, Talatona-Luanda, Angola
Tel.: +244 923 790 138 /+244 923 790 154
E-mail: reclima@reclima.ao
