Liberia Urban Resilience Project: Consulting Services of the Implementation Support Consultant (ISC) for the Operationalization of the LURP/MIDP Communication Strategy and Action Plan

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID: P169718

Project Title: Liberia Urban Resilience Project

Country: Liberia

Notice No: OP00303177

Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status: Published

Borrower Bid Reference: LR-MPW-441327-CS-CQS

Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection

Language of Notice: English

Submission Deadline Date/Time: Aug 14, 2024 15:00

Published Date: 31-Jul-2024

Description: Consulting Services of the Implementation Support Consultant (ISC) for the Operationalization of the LURP/MIDP Communication Strategy and Action Plan

Details:

Republic of Liberia

Ministry of Public Works

South Lynch Street

Monrovia-Liberia

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)-FIRM SELECTION

COUNTRY: Republic of Liberia

NAME OF PROJECT: Liberia Urban Resilience Project

PROJECT ID: P169718

CREDIT/GRANT No.: IDA-7122-LR and E0410-LR

ASSIGNMENT: Consulting Services of the Implementation Support Consultant (ISC) for the Operationalization of the LURP Communication Strategy and Action Plan

REFERENCE No.: LR-MPW-441327-CS-CQS

Place of Assignment: Ministry of Public Works-PMU

The Government of the Republic of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Liberia Urban Resilience Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Consulting Services of the Implementation Support Consultant (ISC) for the Operationalization of the LURP Communication Strategy and Action Plan

The objective of the Consultancy services (“the Services”) is to assist with the implementation of a holistic communication strategy and action plans in support of enhancing project visibility and public awareness. The consulting firm is required to assist the PMU in rolling out the approved project communication strategy and planned sensitization campaigns, with the aim of promoting communication and trust among project stakeholders, showcasing results and impacts, and achieving long-term social behavior change in flood risk management, waste management practices, wetland preservation, and proper and sustainable use of public facilities.

For detailed terms of reference for this assignment with scope of assignment and specific tasks, qualifications and experience and other requirements, please visit the Ministry’s website: https://www.mpw.gov.lr,www.iiu-mpw.org and emansion.gov.lr

The Ministry of Public Works (“the Client”) now invites eligible Individual Consultants to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) in providing the Services. Interested firm Consultants must provide their detailed profile demonstrating that they meet the following shortlisting criteria:

1. Core business of the firm that is relevant to the assignment
2. At least five (5) years proven experience in the design and implementation communication campaigns, including at the national level
3. Demonstrated specific experience in developing communication strategies or implementing communication activities for large-scale government projects especially in urban settings. Experience in similar assignments for donor funded projects is an advantage
4. Excellent knowledge of development issues, socio-political, economic and cultural contexts of Liberia. Registration with the Government of Liberia as a firm in the line of media consultancy/public relations business and satisfy all regulatory and tax requirements is an added advantage
5. The 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 staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.)

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the fact that Selection of Firm/JV/Consortium will be done in accordance with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (“Procurement Regulations”) dated July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018, and updated in November 2020 and September 2023 (fifth edition).

Intersted Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a Joint Venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Firm/JV/Consortium of firms will be selected in accordance with the Consultants’ Qualifications selection (CQS) method set out in the IPF Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400 hours) and public holidays.

The completed expression of interest documents in writing in three (3) copies must be delivered to the Tender Box located at the Ministry’s Conference Room or sent to the address below so as to be received on or before August 14, 2024, at 1500 hours GMT. For Expressions of Interest (EoIs) that will be deposited at the tender box, the packages should be clearly marked: Contract No: LR-MPW-441327-CS-CQS: CONSULTANCY SERVICES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT (ISC) FOR THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF THE LURP COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN; and addressed to:

Project Coordinator

Liberia Urban Resilience Project

Ministry of Public Works

P O Box 9011, Monrovia, Liberia

Tel: +231 779 111985

Email:gsflaboesr@mpw.gov.lr cc: lurpmidp.procurement@gmail.com

Website: www.mpw.gov.lr

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization/Department: Ministry of Public Works

Name: Gabriel Flaboe

Address: Lynch Street and UN Drive Monrovia

City:

Province/State:

Postal Code:

Country: Liberia

Phone: +231 779 111985

Email: gsflaboesr@mpw.gov.lr

Website: