Services for inspection of conditions of the Ukrainian core road network (international, national and regional roads)

Project: P180318 - Repairing Essential Logistics Infrastructure & Network Connectivity (RELINC) Project Reference: RLNC-AR-C4 Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) UKRAINE REPAIRING ESSENTIAL LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORK CONNECTIVITY (“RELINC”) PROJECT Grant No.: TF0C0417 (dd 10.02.2023), TF0C4970 (dd 12.06.2024) Assignment Title : Services for Inspection of Conditions of the Ukrainian Core Road Network REoI Reference No .: RLNC-AR-C4 Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Repairing Essential Logistics Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (“RELINC”) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include inspection of public roads included in the TEN-T network using specialized equipment and licensed software. The Services are expected to commence in January 2026 (services commencement date may be subject to change depending on duration of the procurement process and the contract award). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment may be found at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/191jPfsEbdYvXbigYjqMIxXqQ_hb96WGX/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=114116575758818425886&rtpof=true&sd=true The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (the “Client”) 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: At least 10 years of general experience in engineering services, including design, supervision, or monitoring of road infrastructure projects in Ukraine or similar countries; Proven specific experience in inspecting conditions of road networks, artificial structures, etc. within the past ten (10) years. Experience in use of modern methods and technologies for road condition assessment within the past ten (10) years. To define the capabilities and experience of consulting firms wishing to be shortlisted, the following information should be included in the expression of interest: Description of the company, its structural organization; Description of experience in the execution of similar tasks under projects in the last 10 (ten) years including at least one (1) project successfully completed in the past (5) years. The information provided for each project should include at least: Project title; Role of the firm in the contract; Presence of affiliated or parent firms and their respective roles; Location/country of services, commencement date and completion of services; Cost of services; Duration of services; Percentage performed by the Consultant in case of joint ventures or subconsultancy; Client’s name; Source of funding, objectives and brief description of the project; Performed functions and tasks. The Qualifications and Experience of Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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” dated July 2016 (revised in November 2020) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultants may associate with other companies in the form of a joint venture or sub-consultancy for the purpose of meeting the qualifications criteria. Interested Consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their “association” and the duties of the partners and sub-consultants in their application. Unclear expression of interests in terms of “in association with” and/or “in affiliation with” etc. may not be considered for shortlisting. 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 Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The Contract will be on lump-sum basis. Expression of interest in Ukrainian, (that shall not exceed 50 pages) to be clearly marked “RLNC-AR-C4 - Services for Inspection of Conditions of the Ukrainian Core Road Network ” must be submitted to the following e-mail addresses: ifi@restoration.gov.ua ; pmu@restoration.gov.ua by November 12, 2025, 18:00 Kyiv time . Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09.00 to 18.00 of Kyiv time. SE "PMU for Restoration" Attn: Kyrylo Meshkovskyi, Acting Director 51 Antonovycha Str., office 701 Kyiv, 03150, Ukraine Tel: +38 (044) 287-70-60 E-mail: pmu@restoration.gov.ua