Consulting Services for development of Technical Specifications and support during proposals evaluation for MMS

Project: P160829 - Moldova Power System Development Project Reference: 6380-A8.1 Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Republic of Moldova Project: Power System Development Project Credits Nos.: 6380-MD and 6381-MD Assignment Title: Consulting Services for development of Technical Specifications and support during proposals evaluation for MMS Reference No . (as per Procurement Plan): RFP no. 6380-A8.1 The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Power System Development Project (PSDP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the preparation of Procurement Documents and provision of support for proposals evaluation for upgrade of Moldelectrica’s MMS system to the MEPIU (Client, Implementing Agency) and the State Enterprise Moldelectrica (Beneficiary, the National Transmission System Operator). The Contract is expected to be signed in the first quarter of 2024. The period of execution of the contract is estimated up to 6 months (estimated period for the preparation of the draft procurement documents - up to 4 months from contract effectiveness date). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: https://mepiu.md/rom/licitatii and www.moldelectrica.md, or can be obtained at the e-mail given below. The Moldova Energy Projects Implementation Unit (MEPIU) 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) General Experience under contracts in consultancy services on electricity transmission sector for at least ten (10) years prior to the applications submission deadline; (ii) specific work experience in the last ten (10) years on at least three (3) contracts of similar nature and complexity for development of technical specification for MMS and support in respective bids/proposals evaluation, with knowledge and practical experience related to international procurement practices. Experience in MMS system integration in major electrical utilities, or transmission services operators, or reliability coordinators would be an advantage. Key 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” July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 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 Qualification method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:30 to 17:00 local time in the Republic of Moldova. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by December 12, 2023, 17:00 local time. Moldova Energy Projects Implementation Unit Attn.: Ruslan Surugiu, MEPIU Interim Director 1, Alecu Russo Street, Block A1 Floor/Room number: sixteenth (16th) floor, office 163 Chiinu, MD-2068, Republic of Moldova Tel./Fax: (+373 22) 49 67 90 E-mail: mepiu@mepiu.md