Suriname - P165973 - Saramacca Canal System Rehabilitation Project - MPWTC-WB-SCSRP-CMP2-001

Country: Suriname

Project Id: P165973

Project Name: Saramacca Canal System Rehabilitation Project

Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IBRD-89240

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

SURINAME

SARAMACCA CANAL SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT

Loan No: 8924 -SR - P165973

Assignment Title:      Consultancy Services for the preparation of the

Greater Paramaribo Drainage Master Plan

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): MPWTC\WB\SCSRP\cmp2-001

The Government  of the Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Saramacca Canal System Rehabilitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include:

(a)        Building a better knowledge basis for understanding the drainage system in the greater Paramaribo area,

(b)        Developing a vision on how the drainage system of the greater Paramaribo area should be adapted in the future,

(c)        On the basis of this vision, updating the Drainage Master Plan from 2001, including recent infrastructure and urban developments, resulting in an infrastructure and climate resilient management plan that addresses flood control/property protection, with consideration for nature-based flood management solutions, river and canal habitat, water quality, and potential for recreational/public uses, while minimizing possible negative socio-economic impacts,

(d)       Providing insight into drainage investment needs for the coming two decades, in line with a long-term adaptation process (Urban Investments for the Resilience of Paramaribo Project).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request of expressions of interest.

The Ministry of Public Works, Transport & Communication 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. At least 15 years of relevant experience in integrated urban flood risk management, hydraulic engineering, soil subsidence, flood modelling, operation and maintenance of urban flood control and drainage systems, hydrology, water resources management, civil engineering and disaster risk management institutional issues.
2. Knowledge of World Bank procedures and requirements, including procurement and safeguards.
3. Expertise with social and stakeholder engagement
4. References of projects completed on time as per schedule (preferably attaching references by the Client)
5. Working experience in Latin America and preferably Suriname.
6. List of relevant projects completed in past 15 years.
   

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 the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and updated in November 2017 and August 2018 (“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 till 14:00 Suriname time (Suriname time is -3 h GMT)

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail\courier by October 3rd, 2019 till 14:00 Suriname time.

Ministry of Public Works, Transport & Communication

Attn:    Mr. Santosh Soman, Permanent Secretary Civil Technical Works

            Mr. J. Lachmonstraat 167

            Half Flora- Paramaribo, Suriname

Tel:      (597) 464088 or (597) 463031

E-mail: [email protected]

The Permanent Secretary of the

Department of Civil Engineering Works,

Mr.S. Soman BSc.