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Consulting services to support the preparation of a feasibility study on Urban Flood Risk Management Measures in Lao PDR for the proposed South East Asia Disaster Risk Management Project (SEA DRM)
Details
Location:
Laos
Category:
Consulting services
Status:
Awarded
Sectors:
Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief
Funding Agency:
Contracting authority type:
Development Institution
Eligibility:
Organisation
Budget:
N/A
Date posted:
Jul 13, 2016
Description
Request for expression of interest for selection # 1224171
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The World Bank is considering supporting Muang Xay in Oudomxay province in Lao PDR through urban flood risk management investments with a tentative size of US$10 million. This assignment would prepare the investments and support the government to develop urban design solutions that address the risks of floods through structural and non-structural measures while maintaining good urban planning principles. First, an assessment of the flood risk and urban design strategies in Oudomxay province would be developed with a multitude of public and private stakeholders; Second, a more detailed feasibility study would be developed for identified priority investments with preliminary surveys and designs, economic cost-benefit analysis, cost estimates, and social and environmental safeguard instruments.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BANK BUDGET
- Developing Strategic Plans for Disaster Risk Financing, Risk Reduction and Hydromet Services in South East Asia
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
[Please type list of restrictions]
INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE
The consultant will be a firm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)
NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
The World Bank is considering supporting Muang Xay in Oudomxay province in Lao PDR through urban flood risk management investments with a tentative size of US$10 million. This assignment would prepare the investments and support the government to develop urban design solutions that address the risks of floods through structural and non-structural measures while maintaining good urban planning principles. First, an assessment of the flood risk and urban design strategies in Oudomxay province would be developed with a multitude of public and private stakeholders; Second, a more detailed feasibility study would be developed for identified priority investments with preliminary surveys and designs, economic cost-benefit analysis, cost estimates, and social and environmental safeguard instruments.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BANK BUDGET
- Developing Strategic Plans for Disaster Risk Financing, Risk Reduction and Hydromet Services in South East Asia
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
[Please type list of restrictions]
INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE
The consultant will be a firm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)
NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
Qualification Criteria
1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment.
2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.
3. Provide information on their core business and years in business.
4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff.
* - Mandatory
1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment.
2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.
3. Provide information on their core business and years in business.
4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff.
* - Mandatory
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The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
The United States contributes to tackling critical international development concerns through the World Bank Group and has a long history of generously supporting the objectives of the World Bank Group and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA) which provides low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries. The key U.S. priorities at the World Bank include a multilateral health and economic response to COVID-19, debt sustainability and transparency, promoting governance and fighting corruption, ending energy poverty and supporting a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and development impact.
About the Sectors
Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief
Covers actions aimed at reducing disaster risks and providing emergency assistance to populations affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or humanitarian crises.
Key areas:
- Disaster risk reduction and preparedness
- Emergency response and humanitarian assistance
- Crisis recovery and relief coordination
Locations
Laos
Laos prioritises infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, and hydropower to transform from a landlocked country into a regional transit hub in Southeast Asia. Investments enhance trade connectivity, energy exports, and economic diversification beyond agriculture. Financing largely comes from public funds, concessional loans, and foreign partners, notably China under Belt and Road initiatives. Debt sustainability, regulatory capacity, and environmental management remain key constraints for long-term infrastructure development.
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