Consulting services on development of fiscal risk assessment of disasters in Republic of Moldova

Project: P504278 - Strengthening Moldova's Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project Reference: MD-OEAPM-523168-CS-CQS Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Republic of Moldova Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project Loan No.: 9720-MD Assignment Title: Consulting services for provision of consulting services on development of fiscal risk assessment of disasters in Republic of Moldova Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): MD-OEAPM-523168-CS-CQS The Government of the Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of Consulting services for provision of consulting services on development of fiscal risk assessment of disasters in Republic of Moldova. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The P.I. “Office for External Assistance Programs Management” (OEAPM) Project Implementation Unit (PIU) 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. Consultant/firm’s shortlisting criteria are at least 7 (seven) years with the following qualifications and experience: good macroeconomic modeling experience, with actuarial expertise; good understanding of public financial management / applying economic models to fiscal aspects, with the knowledge of Moldova PFM framework; good understanding of disaster risk and ability to interpret / use the results of probabilistic cat risk models. 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” September 2023 (“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’s Qualification-based Selection” described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals. The Expression of Interest shall clearly state the name of the Consultant (individual Firm, Joint Venture or sub-consultancy). The Consultant shall provide relevant references (assignment name, Client, time frame, the role of the firm (main Consultant/Partner in JV/sub-consultant, contract amount, tasks performed etc.) to confirm its experience and qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 to 17:30 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 17:30 local time, February 27, 2026. Attn: Ms. Raisa CANTEMIR Director, Office for External Assistance Programs Management / PIU 57/1 Mitropolitul Banulescu Bodoni str., office 306, MD-2005, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel: 373 22 23 29 63, 373 23 82 48 E-mail: achizitii.proiecte@ogpae.gov.md www.ogpae.gov.md Republic of Moldova Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management And Climate Resilience Project Terms of Reference for provision of consulting services on development of fiscal risk assessment of disasters in Republic of Moldova General information The Government of the Republic of Moldova is implementing the Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project (SMORE) financed by the World Bank, that aims to enhance Moldova’s preparedness and response to natural hazards and climate-related shocks, and in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. The Strengthening Moldova’s Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project comprises 5 components including Component 3: Policy and Regulatory Support for Risk Reduction of Critical Infrastructure and Fiscal Resilience , with 2 subcomponents: Subcomponent 3.1: Policy, Regulatory, and Feasibility Study Support to Reduce Seismic Risk, Subcomponent 3.2: Financial Protection to Mitigate Disaster Impacts . The P.I. “Office of External Assistance Programs Management” (OEAPM) under the Ministry of Finance will have the role of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is the benef