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https://devbusiness.un.org/content/econsult-costa-rica-request-expression-interest-reoi-technical-consultants-caldera-port-ppp Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for Technical Consultants Caldera Port PPP Project The Transaction Advisory Department (CTA) in Public Private Partnerships of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is assembling a team to support the Government of Costa Rica (GOCR), through the Instituto Costarricense de Puertos del Pacifico (INCOP), the Costa Rican Port Authority of the Pacific, to structure and implement a concession for the modernization and expansion of the Caldera Port, located in the Puntarenas Province. This REOI seeks to inform prospective technical consultants of an opportunity to support IFC in this project. Background Costa Rica has two main ports- The Limon-Moin port complex, located on the Caribbean coast, and the Port of Caldera, located on the Pacific Ocean coast. The Caldera Port is linked by road to the interior of the country through Route 27 (76 Km) to San Jose and Route 23 (13 Km), connecting with National Route 1, heading north to the Nicaragua border. The ports are key economic backbones of the country with Caldera primarily handling containers, solid bulk, iron, fruit, tuna, vehicles, and general merchandise from the Pacific, imported from US, China, India, and Mexico, as well as exports. Caldera has two contiguous terminals, a multipurpose terminal with three docking berths and a grains terminal, inaugurated in 2015. Three concessions are currently operating within the port: one for the operation of three berths; a second one involving the bulk area; and a third one for tugboats. All three concessions are due to expire in 2026, however, as INCOP needs to continue investing in new maritime infrastructure and equipment to address capacity constraints, it may conclude these concessions earlier, implementing a new concession prior to 2026. IFCs advisory mandate will consist of: Phase I: covering technical (engineering and market analyses), legal, financial, and environmental and social (E&S) due diligence, and the review of previous documentation especially the recent Master Plan updated in January 2020. This phase is estimated to last up to 6 months, which could be extended if needed. Phase II: covering the implementation of the bidding process (drafting of documents, promotion and selection of a private operator by INCOP). This phase is estimated to last up to 12 months. Objectives The objective of this Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) is to identify experienced technical consulting firms interested in providing support to CTA in two phases outlined above. More specifically, the interested consulting firms should aim to achieve the following to support the overall objective of the Project:- In Phase I, to provide technical assistance in the following areas, among other: Master Plan review, market analysis and volumes forecast, technical and operational analyses, tariff analysis, climate change mitigation and adaptation analyses, port development options, capex and opex projections, concession strategy. The Technical Consultant is expected to coordinate with both legal and E&S Consultants as necessary to address the objectives of its consultancy and of IFCs structuring.- During Phase II, the Technical Consultant will be expected to assist IFC in the implementation of the Project with tasks such as elaboration of technical inputs for the information memorandum, the prequalification documentation (if applies) and bidding documents (RFP and Concession Contract), and to draft answers to technical questions from bidders throughout the tender process. Additional Information IFC is interested in selecting a technical consultant that gathers both the engineering and the market/commercial expertise required. Interested parties are encouraged to present credentials in both areas, either on their own or in combination with another firm who they would expect to work with. Firms should explain how they are qualified to perform the services presented above by demonstrating their expertise in PPP, technical work on port PPP, and experience with working with governments, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The information could be brochures, description of similar projects undertaken, CVs, etc. Responses from interested consultants shall not exceed 30 pages including annexes. If the submitted response exceeds 30 pages (including annexes), IFC reserves the right to only read the first 30 pages. ATTACHMENTS: See Optional TOR file attached. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: 1. Please provide information showing experience in market, technical/commercial, operational, and cost analysis of ports. 2. Information showing understanding of tariff and regulatory aspects of ports will be a plus. 3. Please provide information showing experience working with government clients and their advisors in conjunction with the design of PPP transactions in the port sector. 4. Information showing experience working in the LAC region and on multi-purpose ports is desirable. 5. Experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation for ports will be desirable. 6. Staff with ability to work in Spanish language. Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2 https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html This is an announcement from the World Bank’s e-Consultant 2 system. Please refer to https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html for the official announcement as well as for any updates. E-Consult selection no. 1278482- Costa Rica: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for Technical Consultants- Caldera Port PPP Project PPP- LAC Region FMTAAS Costa Rica Not cancelled Request for Expression of Interest Optional TOR File.pdf Consulting Services- Firm Monday, January 17, 2022- 17:00 WB-P899400-12/21 TF0A0525 Ports, Waterways and Shipping Monday, December 27, 2021 English Monday, December 27, 2021- 11:03 World Bank