Msimbazi Basin Development Project (Танзания - Тендер #52141306)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

MSIMBAZI BASIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

IDA CREDIT NO. 7215-TZ

TENDER NO. 56/2023-2024/C/20

FOR

THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE NEW BRT DEPOT AT UBUNGO MAZIWA IN DAR ES SALAAM

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

1. This request for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for the Msimbazi Basin Development Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) online Notice No. OP00221060 of March 29, 2023.

2. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project – Phase 2 (DMDP2) and Msimbazi Basin Development Project (MBDP), coordinated by the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) through a Project Coordination Team (PCT) under the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the credit will be used to cover eligible payments under the contract for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Provision of Construction Supervision Consultancy Services for the New BRT Depot at Ubungo Maziwa in Dar es Salaam.

3. PO-RALG hired the consultant to carry out the feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, cost estimates, bidding documents, and environmental and social due diligence for the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) depot at Ubungo Maziwa in Dar es Salaam. The depot will replace the current BRT services provided at Jangwani BRT depot, which will be demolished to pave way for the earthworks and riverbank protection.

4. The overall objective of the assignment is to supervise construction of the new BRT depot at Ubungo Maziwa in Dar es Salaam.

5. The specific objectives to be fulfilled under this assignment include: (i) Carrying out design review and preparing design review report and revised set of contract documents for construction; (ii) Carrying out any required redesign and design of any new additional scope in relation to this assignment; (iii) Acting as Project Manager for the supervision of construction contract for the new depot; (iv) Preparing substantial completion certificates and review/validate as-built drawings; (v) Monitoring Defects Liability Period (DLP); (vi) Overseeing Contract completion and handover; (vii) Undertaking knowledge transfer to strengthen the engineering and technical capacity of the Project Implementation Team (PIT) at Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (DART), and PO-RALG Project Coordination Team (PCT); (viii) Reviewing and developing O&M manuals to reflect the updated features during the implementation; and (ix) Performing any other tasks/duties assigned by the Client in relation to this assignment.

6. The Consultant for this assignment will be responsible for, but not be limited to the following tasks: (a) contract documents review and redesign; (b) general supervision of works; (c) environmental and social implementation and monitoring; (d) quality management system; (e) occupational health and safety supervision and (f) transfer of knowledge (training) program.

7. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: https://www.tamisemi.go.tz. All requests for clarification should be sent through the following e-mail addresses: cities.project@yahoo.com or cities.project@tamisemi.go.tz, and the Client will send responses to clarifications through the same e-mail addresses.

8. The Permanent Secretary, PO-RALG, now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The short-listing criteria are: (a) Type of core business and at least 10 years in relevant business; (b) Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the following: (i) Experience in similar assignments - information to be provided should include the name of the assignments, the names and full contact addresses of the clients, the contract value (in equivalent US dollars), the period (month/year) of execution of the assignments, and the role played in the assignments (Lead or JV partner); (ii) Demonstration of experience working in similar conditions; and (c) The firm"s technical and managerial capability (provide only the organizational structure, and the general qualifications, field of expertise and number of key personnel). Do not provide the CVs of the staff. Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but they should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint Venture (JV) and/or a Sub-Consultant. 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. Therefore, each member of the JV shall independently meet the requirements of the evaluation criteria. The experience and technical/managerial capability of the sub-consultant shall not be evaluated to enhance the qualification of the Lead Firm or JV. Consultants shall not use the Affiliate Member"s Managerial, Technical, or Experience Capabilities to enhance their qualifications.

9. 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” Fourth Edition, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

10. A consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

11. Expression of Interest marked: “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE NEW BRT DEPOT AT UBUNGO MAZIWA IN DAR ES SALAAM” should be delivered in a written form to the Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), CDA Road, Sokoine House, Wing A, Second Floor, Office of the Procurement Management Unit (PMU), Room No. 133, P.O. Box 1923, 41185 Dodoma, Tanzania (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before Thursday March 28, 2024 at 10:00 hours local time.

PERMANENT SECRETARY

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT,

Government City, Mtumba

P.O. Box 1923, 41185 Dodoma, Tanzania

Tel: +255 26-2321607/ 2322853/ 2322848

Fax: +255 26-2322116/ 2322146

E-Mail: cities.project@yahoo.com