Belize - Consultancy Services – Technical Assistance For The Preparation Of A Vegetation Study/implementation Plan

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SELECTION # 1238370 This Request for Expression of Interest is for a Firm Selection. Please log in as a valid Firm User if you wish to express interest in this selection. Assignment Title BELIZE ENERGY RESILIENT CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY ­ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A VEGETATION STUDY ­ Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ___BEL C­3_ Publication Date 20­Mar­2017 Expression of Interest Deadline 10­Apr­2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) Language of Notice English Selection Information Assignment Country BZ ­ Belize Funding Sources The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under: BB ­ BANK BUDGET TF0A2887 ­ Belize Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation GEF­SCCF RETF for Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) Individual/Firm The consultant will be a firm. Selection Notice REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES FIRMS SELECTION) BELIZE ENERGY RESILIENT CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: GEF Grant No.TF0A2887 Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY ­ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A VEGETATION STUDY Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ___BEL C­3___ The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the ENERGY RESILIENT FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT (ERCAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The ENERGY RESILIENT FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION PROJECT (ERCAP) will support the BEL in its vegetation management/maintenance surrounding its critical infrastructure to reduce the impacts of natural hazards and the anticipated impacts of climate variability through targeted rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. The investments financed by the ERCAP has been informed by an extensive project identification and prioritization process, one primary output of which would be a comprehensive climate resilience Vegetation Management Plan, with support from the World Bank. The objective of this assignment (the Services) is to assist the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) to develop an effective vegetation study and management plan. This is to ensure that the utility is able to better manage vegetation growth near and under its utilitys lines, and prevent any physically damaging incident with minimal losses, in particular during storms. The plan has to be implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner and be in full compliance with Belizes and the World Banks environmental and social policies and regulations. The specific objectives are: (i) to assess the limitations and capacities of BEL personnel and physical inventory, whether positive or negative, and propose mitigation measures which will effectively address the response time; (ii) identify different alternatives and their potential impacts and relevant mitigation measures; and (iii) to establish clear directives and methodologies for the effective implementation of the plan. The indicative implementation period for the Services is April 2017 March 2019. The BEL 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 shortlisting criteria are: i) technical competence (information on similar projects previously completed and level of comparable responsibility / experience); ii) qualifications and experience (professional qualifications of staff and experience on similar assignments); iii) country of Assignment Description 21/03/2017 WBG eConsultant2 https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/printform.html 2/2 Shortlisted consultants will be invited to respond to a Request for Proposal. Contract awards will be made in accordance with the World Bank Group Procurement Policies and Procedures. registration; iv) local and regional experience on similar assignments, financial capability and existing commitments; v) details on company organization and staffing including availability of appropriate skills among key staff and other resources; and vi) type of association whether joint venture or if sub­consultant will be employed. All information must be submitted in English. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 (revised July 2014) (Consultant Guidelines), setting forth the World Banks policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub­consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the email address below. One (1) original and two (2) hard copies of Expressions of Interest must be delivered on April 26th 2017 by 4:00 p.m. local time to: Energy Resilient Climate Adaptation Project Belize Electricity Limited 2 ½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway Belize City Belize, Central America Attn: Ian Ramirez, Accounting Clerk III Purchasing & Stores Department Tel: (501)­227­0954 Fax: (501)­223­0891 E­mail: MTNRYmthYm9BbGByamJrcStQcl9qZnE9X2JpK2Bsaitfdw== The sealed envelope containing the Expression of Interest must include the name and address of the applicant and should be clearly marked: Expressions of Interest: Consultancy Services TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A VEGETATION STUDY/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE BELIZE ELECTRICITY LIMITED Optional TOR File Attachments 1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment. 2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm. 3. Provide information on their core business and years in business. 4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff. * ­ Mandatory