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                                                                                                          REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES – CONSULTING FIRM Consultancy for Public Ground Transportation Routing, Scheduling and Ticketing System Belize   Institution:                  Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Country:                       Belize Project:                        Capacity Building for Public Transport Reform Sector:                        Public Sector Abstract:                      This project aims to support the implementation of the short-term transportation reforms needed to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics and enhance the public transportation industry as a continuation of the Comprehensive National Transport Master Plan (CNTMP). Developed in close coordination with the Economic Development Council and the Belize Infrastructure Limited, the project will aim to: (i) build capacity for public and private institutions to effectively plan and implement policy initiatives to improve the service quality and efficiency of public transport; (ii) make the public transportation services more efficient through the design of a bus routing, scheduling and ticketing system, improved terminal facilities and an improved bus fleet with the necessary regulations and standards for the sector. Loan/Credit/Grant No.: ATN/KR-17666-BL Contract/Bid No.:        CS2 Deadline:                     07 May 2021; 16:00 Local Belize Time   The Government of Belize has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Capacity Building for Public Transport Reform, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.    The consulting services (“the Services”) include Consultancy for Public Ground Transportation Routing, Scheduling and Ticketing System. The key output of the consultancy is the preparation of a Public Ground Transportation routing design for the country entailing the collection of data and design of an online ticketing system and scheduling system.     Objectives: The objectives of the consultancy are to (i) rationalize the public transport (Public Ground Transportation) lines in Belize to improve efficiency and quality of service; (ii) prepare a scheduling system for Public Ground transport vehicles; (iii) design an online system that supports ticketing and scheduling; (iv) conduct desk feasibility study on alternative modes of transportation for Public Ground Transportation fleet, e.g. Electric Vehicles, Compressed natural gas.   The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics 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.    Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter- American Development Bank GN-235015 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.  A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and cost-based selection method set out in the Consultant Policies.    Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.   Further information can be obtained via email or phone during the hours 8:00am – 5:00pm from Mondays to Fridays.   Expressions of interest must be sent in a written form to the address or by email by 07 May 2021; 16:00 Local Belize Time.   Subject:  Expression of Interest- Consultancy for Public Ground Transportation Routing, Scheduling and Ticketing System.    Attn: Trudy Joseph  Administrative and Procurement Assistant Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics Transport Planning and Project Unit Melhado Parade, Nemo Building Belmopan, Belize C.A. Email: procurement.officer@transport.gov.bz Phone: 501-672-0848 Capacity Building for Public Transport Reform Belize Not cancelled Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firm Friday, May 7, 2021- 18:00 IDB-P724208-04/21 ATN/KR-17666-BL CS2 General- Public Sector Management General- Transportation Friday, April 23, 2021 English Friday, April 23, 2021- 16:59 Inter-American Development Bank