REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: ANGOLA

SECOND WATER SECTOR INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (WSIDP-2)

Credit No. IBRD-87020/ IBRD-88760/ COFN-C1560

Project ID No. P151224



Assignment Title:  EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PROJECT

Reference No.: 162CS4/UCP/23

The Government of the Republic of Angola has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and French Development Agency towards the cost of two water projects: 1) Second Water Institutional Development Project (WSIP-2) and Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola Project (RECLIMA) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services under WSIP-2 to undertake the financial audits.

The annual audit should be carried out in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, as promulgated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), and will include such tests and auditing procedures, as the auditor considers necessary under the circumstances.

The audit engagement will be for three years, subject to annual review, i.e. subsequent years of assignment will be subject to an acceptable performance. The annual audit should be planned to ensure that WSIDP FCMU (WB/AFD) will be able submit the final audit  report to the World Bank before June 1 of each year. The FCMU intends to engage the services of the External Auditors to handle the audit of the Project Financial Statements for Financial Years 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFD) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) 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: General relevant experience (core business, years in business); Specific experience in the field of the assignment and in similar regions/condition; Consultant's organization, management and availability of appropriate skills amongst firm's staff. The audit firm should have a minimum of 10 years audit experience and demonstratable experience in auditing the public sector.   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” revised 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 Least Cost Selection (LCS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (i.e. 09:00 to 15:00 hours Angola Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by October 27,023.

Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)

Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)

Attention: Srª. Eng.ª Elsa Ramos

Rua Via S8, Condomínio DOLCE VITA, Edifício A1, 3º andar, Talatona, Luanda, Angola

Tel.: +244 923 790 154/ 923 790 138

E-mail: pdisa@pdisa.ao