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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: ANGOLA
Project: Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA
Loan No. IBRD 9380-AO
Project ID: P177004
Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR THE WATER PROJECTS IN THE PROVINCES OF CUANDO-CUBANGO, ZAIRE AND CUANZA SUL

Reference No. 41CS31 URBAN ESIA R 24

The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA and intends to apply part of the proceeds to finance an ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR THE WATER PROJECTS IN THE PROVINCES OF CUANDO-CUBANGO, ZAIRE AND CUANZA SUL
The overall objective of this consultancy assignment is to carry out separate Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), one per province and for each sub-project, for the Water sub-Projects to be implemented in Cuando-Cubango, Zaire and Cuanza Sul provinces, in accordance with the national legal framework and the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standards (ESS).
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/AFDB) 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 Client now intends to hire a consulting firm with at least 10 (ten) years’ experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans as well as Resettlement Action Plans. In addition, the firm shall:

1. Have experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for 5 projects related to construction and upgrading of water supply systems.
2. Have thorough working knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards Policies or Standards and WBG General ESHS Guidelines, in particular the Specific Sector Guidelines for Water and Sanitation.
3. Have knowledge of Angolan Environmental and Social regulations and standards.
4. At least at least five (5) years conducting environmental assessment studies on water supply system projects or infrastructure.
5. Previous experience of at least three (3) in water supply or similar projects, but with financing or co-financing from the World Bank or other bilateral agencies.
6. Demonstrate to have specialised staff, with experience to develop the study.
7. Have relevant experience in Angola or other countries in the region with similar socio-economic and environmental characteristics.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
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.
The establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the World Bank’s “Selection Methods for Consultants” defined in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” fourth edition November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”). A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (i.e. 0900 to 1500 hours Angola Time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in English in a written form to the address below in person, by regular mail, or by e-mail by September 25,2024
Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)
Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos, Project Director
Rua Via S8, Condomínio DOLCE VITA, Edifício A1, 3º andar, Talatona, Luanda, Angola
Tel.: +244 923 790 138 /+244 923 790 154
E-mail: reclima@reclima.ao