Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP: Consultancy Services to Conduct Baseline Study for FSRP

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P177816

Project Title: Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP

Country: Eastern and Southern Africa

Notice No: OP00301054

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: MW-MOA-412452-CS-QCBS

Procurement Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Jul 31, 2024 17:00

Published Date: 18-Jul-2024

Description: Consultancy Services to Conduct Baseline Study for FSRP

Details:

Government of Malawi

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

MALAWI FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROGRAM(MFSRP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

The Government of the Republic of Malawi has received financing in the amount of US$ 250 Million equivalent from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program (MFSRP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include consultancy services to conduct a baseline study for Malawi Food Systems Resilience Program (MFSRP).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.agcom.gov.mw or can be obtained upon request at the address given below.

The Ministry of Agriculture 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:

1. Core business of the firm(s) and years in business;

2. Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the following

below:

• Experience in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative surveys, baselines and evaluations in similar assignments;

3.Technical and Managerial capability of the firm (Provide only the structure of the organization, general

qualifications, and number of key staff. Do not provide CV of the staff. Key Experts will not be evaluated at

the shortlistingstage).

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” dated Septemberr,2023 (“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 i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail), by e-mail through info@agcom.gov.mw by 31st July, 2024, and must clearly indicate the description of the assignment and the Reference Number shown above.

The National Project Coordinator,

Malawi Food Systems and Resilience Program(MFSRP) Project,

Off Paul Kagame Road – Opposite MRA Domestic Taxes Offices,

P.O. Box 727,Lilongwe,

Malawi

Attention: The National Project Coordinator: teddie.nakhumwa@agcom.gov.mw

Copy: Procurement Specialist Silvester Tsokonombwe, silvester.tsokonombwe@agcom.gov.mw

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department: Ministry of Agriculture

Name: Rodwell Mzonde

Address: P. O. Box 593, Lilongwe.

City:

Province/State:

Postal Code:

Country: Malawi

Phone: 888379291

Email: rmzonde@yahoo.com

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