SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Electronic Submissions through WBGeProcure RFx Now
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A DEDICATED SHIPPING AND LOGISTIC SOLUTION FOR MARITIME EXPORTS IN CENTRAL
Assignment Countries:
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The International FinanceCorporation (“IFC”) and Portucel Moçambique (“Portucel”), a subsidiary of The NavigatorCompany, a leading European manufacturer of eucalyptus pulp and office paper,are seeking a consultant to conduct a pre-feasibility study for shippinglogistics solution in central Mozambique for cargo export. The consultant willbe responsible for analyzing and evaluating various proposed alternatives,including rival terminals, transshipment options, road logistics, portinfrastructure and the civil works required. The study will involve assessingexisting and new required infrastructure, equipment, environmental and socialrisks and establish the optimal technical/financial solution to best meet theclient’s business requirements. The study should also assess potentialcomplementary revenue streams of any such various logistics solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct technical data analysis and review studies previously done by the client.
- If necessary, originate new data needed to complement the assessment.
- Perform site visits
- Assess infrastructure and equipment requirements.
- Evaluate environmental and social risks.
- Develop financial model and business plans.
- Identify potential partnerships and cost-sharing opportunities.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in maritime transport and logistics and engineering design and operations, preferably with Africa experience.
- Familiarity with road and railway assessment.
- Expertise in environmental and social standards (IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines).
- Financial modeling skills in the infrastructure sector.
- Previous experience in Africa is preferred.
The engagement is expected tolast for 16 weeks, including fieldwork and site visits. Further details will beprovided to bidding firms as part of the Terms of Reference.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BB: Bank Budget
- TF0B6961: IFC
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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