National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project-II: Consultancy agreement for Internal Auditor

India - P144726 - National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project-II - IN-DMD (WB)-184363-CS-QCBS

Country: India

Project Id: P144726

Project Name: National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project-II

Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-56930

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STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE – II

WEST BENGAL

Department of Disaster Management, Government of West Bengal

Tran Bhawan, 5th Floor, 87 A, S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata – 700 014

Phone No.: 033-22640275: email: sencrmp2@gmail.com

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

NO. :62/NCRMP-II/2020-21                                                                         

Date : 17.08.2020

[INDIA]

[NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE – II]

PROJECT ID: P144726

Assignment Title: INTERNAL AUDIT FOR NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE – II

Reference No.: IN-DMD (WB)-184363-CS-QCBS

The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE – II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services under Component D of the project.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include INTERNAL AUDIT FOR NATIONAL CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE – II till the completion of the Project to assist the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) by conducting an assessment of the adequacy of the Project Management, Financial Management, Procurement and Process Review including internal controls thereof. The Internal auditor shall conduct internal and concurrent audit of the financial transactions of the authority and submit periodic reports. The internal auditor shall provide the PIU with timely information and recommendations on the audited aspects of the project to enable the PIU to take corrective measures, wherever necessary. 

The Project Manager, State Project Management Unit, National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Phase – II (NCRMP – II), Department of Disaster Management& Civil Defence, Government of West Bengal  now invites eligible consulting firms(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultant should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Expressions of interest (EOI) must include:

1. Introductory letter on letter head (with complete contact details – name of contact person, mailing address, telephone, fax, email etc. ) explaining how the firm is best to deliver the task

2. Organization profile

3. Number of States in the country in which the Firm has branches/offices , giving full address of the branches/offices.

4. Number of qualified staff i.e. staff with their qualifications.

5. Details of Internal Audit assignments undertaken during the last 5 years.

6. Details of relevant Audit assignments undertaken for Public Sector / Government organizations.

7. Details of experience in conducting audit of External funded projects e.g. World Bank, ADB etc.

8. Short note on the similar projects implemented by the firm pertaining to the shortlisting criteria along with the contact details of past clients;

9. The EOI should contain sufficient supporting document to substantiate the claim of the Consultant towards their qualification as per the shortlisting criteria.

The draft Terms of Reference will be available on the website http://wbdmd.gov.in

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hour’s 1000 hrs to 1730 hrs

Expressions of interest must be submitted online in eProcurement portal of Government of West Bengal www.wbtenders.gov.in by 25-09-2020 within 1730 hrs .

Project Manager  

State Project Implementation Unit, NCRMP - II

Department of Disaster Management

Government of West Bengal

Tran Bhavan, 5th Floor, 87 A, S. N. Banerjee Road

Kolkata – 700 014, West Bengal, India

Phone No.: +91 33-22640275

Email: sencrmp2@gmail.com

Contact Person: Sri Sanjeev Barua. Mobile No. - 8013162355.