Recruitment of a Firm to Update the (7) Towns Existing Feasibility Studies for Water Supply and Sanitation

 THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

MINISTRY OF WATER RESROUCES AND IRRIGATION

          REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

       (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)

1.The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS) is preparing a National Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (NWASH) project to address the WASH challenges in the Republic of South Sudan. The preparation of the proposed NWASH project is supported by World Bank, financed through the International Development Association (IDA). In addition, IDA is also supporting the implementation another project in South Sudan, the first phase of the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (RCRP).   The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) is responsible for the preparation and implementation of both projects.  To support the preparation of the NWASH project, the MWRI seeks to recruit a firm to update the existing feasibility studies for water supply and sanitation interventions for the seven towns under consideration for the project.

2. The objectives of the consultancy service are to review, validate and update feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for the selected cities that were conducted under the Multi Doners Trust Fund MDTF project in 2012, and prepare related tendering and bidding documents. The updated documents should reflect the current socioeconomic, environmental, technical, and institutional context to ensure bankable and implementable project proposals aligned with national priorities and donor requirements. Further, to ensure that the interventions supported under the project provides quality infrastructure facilities that benefits the intended community in line with the objectives of NWP.

3. The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of South Sudan at https://mwri.gov.ss/ and the NGO Forum at https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/c/tenders/8 . The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com  copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com . and chutisaac24@gmail.com

4. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) 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 following minimum requirement are essential for a successful proposal:

i.Legal entity / consortium of legal entities – Joint venture shall not be more than three entities.

ii. Core business as design and construction supervision consultants and number of years in business.

 iii.At least 10 years of relevant experience in design and construction supervision of WASH works and contract management.

iv. Experience in working in an African country, especially South Sudan or East Africa region will be a plus. 

v. Submit technical and managerial capability of the firm/organization (Provide a description of the firm’s/organization’s profile, including its management structure, provide the list of experts required in the ToR for the performance of this assignment with the indicated qualifications and experience [CVs will not be evaluated at this stage]).

5. 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 revised and February 2025 [Procurement in Investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6. Consultants may associate with other firms/organizations 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.

7. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 and Sixth Edition February 2025.

8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during the following office hours 0900 and 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1200 to 1300hours) local time and public holidays.

9. Expression of interest shall be delivered by 18th July, 2025 at 1600hours local time, by email to: crfm.procurement@gmail.com and copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com, chutisaac24@gmail.com and quote the Assignment title and Reference No. in the subject row.

10. The full address for email submission to the  Client is as follows:

Procurement Unit,

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation,

Hai Cinema,

Juba, South Sudan

Attention: NWP Project Coordinator