Announcement for а vacant position

                                                       REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

                                                       (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Republic of Tajikistan

Project Name: Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (RWSSP)

Grant No.: D4310-TJ

Assignment Title: Quantitative Baseline Survey of WASH Conditions in Project Areas.

Reference No.: RWSSP-CS/009-01

The Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services are requested to provide a Quantitative Baseline Survey of WASH Conditions in Project Areas.

The purpose of the baseline survey is to obtain reliable baseline data that will be used to determine the current status of the selected indicators, including indicators related to drinking water and sanitation, quality of water supply and sanitation services, hygiene and health, before the start of project activities. The survey data will be used to track the progress of the project in meeting its objectives and to monitor progress, as well as to evaluate the project’s “before and after” activities.

The general responsibilities of a consulting firm include:

• developing sampling frames (sampling framework) for the baseline survey and determination of the sample size for the project area;
• development/adaptation/refinement (as appropriate) of the WASH questionnaire in line with the objectives of the baseline survey;
• planning the logistics of field work;
• conduct a pilot study and refine the questionnaire based on the results of the pilot study;
• preparation of study documentation and questionnaire, such as oversight guidelines for registrars, etc.
• development of the data entry program, control of the project database and organization of data cleansing and entry;
• analysis and reporting of study results, provision of data sets and final documentation.

The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest to link:  https://disk.yandex.ru/i/umwmE36lGQzTAg

The period of execution of the tasks identified in this Terms of Reference is (12) weeks (3 months).

The Municipal Infrastructure development Project Management Unit (MIDPMU) is currently inviting qualified consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing services. Interested Consultants should provide information confirming that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services:

1. Proven work experience and demonstrated experience in sample design, survey methodology, survey implementation, etc. confirmed by at least five research projects carried out in the last 3 years.
2. Experience in conducting household surveys and ability to conduct basic surveys as well as data entry and analysis, analysis and preparation of analytical reports;

• The ability to train and mobilize qualified survey staff, data entry staff and analytical staff in accordance with the terms of the contract, and the logistical capability to complete the survey within the time frame established by the study;

1. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of survey instruments and methodology and revise them as necessary to achieve the best results;
2. Proven ability to plan, manage and execute complex projects and deliver high quality results;
3. Ability to adapt to unforeseen work program needs and changing work requirements;

• Proven ability to perform robust analytical monitoring and evaluation activities.

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 in November 2017 and August 2018) – Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Consulting Services for the preparation or implementation of a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consulting firm), shall be disqualified from subsequently providing Goods, Works,  or Non-consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to those Consulting Services.  This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a 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 Consultant’s Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 hours (local time).

Municipal Infrastructure Development Project Management Unit (MIDPMU)

Attn: Mr. Abdusamad Saidvalizoda

Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe,

56 N. Karabaeva street, 4 floor

Tel: (992372) 33 88 25; 33 13 30

E-mail:  rwssp@midp.tj

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by May 17, 2022, 17:00 p.m

Address: Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe city, 27 Shotemur Street, first floor, room 10

State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan.