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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) UGANDA ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE REFUGEE HOSTING DISTRICTS PROJECT PROJECT ID: P171339 GRANT NO.: D720 UG-UNRA-193036-CS-QCBS Procurement Reference No. UNRA/SRVCS/20-21/00115 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CARRYING OUT PERIODIC MONITORING AND EVALUATION SERVICES AND ROAD USER SATISFACTION SURVEYS OF THE ROADS AND BRIDGES PROJECT The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a grant of US$130.8 million from the World Bank towards the cost of supporting its Refugee Resettlement Programme, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services for  Carrying out Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation Services and Road User Satisfaction Surveys of the Roads and Bridges Project. The Consulting Services (“the Services”) to be provided include i) developing and implementing an efficient Monitoring and Evaluation System for the project; (ii) assisting UNRA in reviewing the Project’s M & E needs, establishing the necessary practical procedures and measures in order to operationalize the agreed upon M & E plan across the project and across the project duration. The Implementation period of the assignment is 48 Calendar months and is expected to commence in December 2021. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at   www.unra.go.ug. The Uganda National Roads Authority now invites eligible Consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide sufficient information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria for the firm’s capability and experience are: A minimum of ten (10) years of core business as a Consultant in carrying out Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation Services and Road User Satisfaction Surveys for road Upgrading project of 70 Kms and above; Submit the firm’s organogram to demonstrate the firm’s technical and managerial capability; Experience for successful completion of at least three (3) similar assignments of similar scope, nature and within similar environments as is found in low-income countries in the last ten (10) years; Experience for successful execution of similar projects funded by Development Partners such as the World Bank; Presence of appropriate skills among staff in the area of Civil Engineering, Highway Design Engineering, Transport Planning as well as Monitoring and Evaluation (please do not submit CVs and biodata of experts at this 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 revised November 2020 (Procurement in Investment Project Financing: Goods, Works, Non-consulting and Consulting Services), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest.    Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications in the form of Joint Venture and/or Lead/Sub-consultancy. Consultants shall indicate whether the association is a Joint Venture and/or 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 World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016 revised November 2020. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (Monday to Friday, 0800 hours to 1700hours, except on Public holidays). Expressions of Interest  (One original plus two copies)  must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) on or before  19th October, 2021 at 1100hrs local time.  The packages must be clearly marked  “Expression of Interest for Carrying out Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation Services and Road User Satisfaction Surveys of the Roads and Bridges Project”:                               The Head, Procurement & Disposal Unit,                                Uganda National Roads Authority,                                Plot 3 – 5, New Port Bell Road,                                UAP Nakawa Business Park                                First Floor, Block D                                Email:  [email protected] The Procuring and Disposing Entity shall conduct an opening of Expressions of Interests at  1145 hrs local time  on  19th October, 2021  at address below:                                    UNRA Kyambogo Offices                                    Plot 2, Gloucester Avenue                                   Kampala Uganda Any form of canvassing or lobbying for the tender shall lead to automatic disqualification.                                       EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR         Uganda: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project Uganda Not cancelled QCBS- Quality And Cost-Based Selection Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firm Tuesday, October 19, 2021- 11:00 WB-P814973-09/21 IDAD7200 UG-UNRA-193036-CS-QCBS P171339 Survey General- Transportation Roads, Bridges and Tunnels Thursday, September 2, 2021 OP00144808 English Thursday, September 2, 2021- 07:55 Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Kenneth Muniina Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O BOX 28487 Kampala, Uganda +256771418441 [email protected] Rural and Inter-Urban Roads, Public Administration- Transportation World Bank Tuesday, August 31, 2021- 20:00 IBRD/IDA Loans (PE) Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) USD 1000000.00 Consultancy services for carrying out periodic monitoring and evaluation and road user satisfaction survey of the roads and bridges project. 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