Design Supervision of Mandalgobi-Arvaikheer 220 kV Transmission Line and Construction and Expansion of Associated Substations

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Mongolia Name of Project: Fourth Energy Sector Project (P509161) IBRD Loan No.: 9873-MN Assignment Title: Employer's Technical Supervision Reference No: MN-MOE-ESP4-3-CS-QCBS The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Fourth Energy Sector Project (P509161) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") will provide Employer's Technical Supervision services for the design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, and Defects Notification Period of the Mandalgobi - Arvaikheer 220 kV transmission line and associated substation works, to be implemented under multiple contract lots, in ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, applicable laws and legislation of Mongolia, and the World Bank Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), including relevant Quality standards and environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) standards. The Services shall cover all phases of the Project lifecycle. The assignment duration shall be thirty-six (36) months, comprising approximately: (i) twenty-four (24) months for design review, construction supervision, testing and commissioning, and support to the Employer up to the issuance of the Taking-Over Certificate (TOC); and (ii) twelve (12) months of Defects Notification Period support on an oncall basis. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for assignment can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGjcHPrmfl4bQQEB4LlzhboAafIhPHlO/view?usp=sharing The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the Services, including: Relevant experience in assignments of similar nature, scope, and complexity, particularly technical supervision for high-voltage transmission lines and substations and under comparable conditions (e.g., similar countries, sectors, climate conditions, or project environments); Firm's core business, years in operation, and technical and managerial capabilities relevant to the assignment; Organizational capacity, availability of qualified personnel, quality monitoring approaches, and resources; Supporting documentation, as appropriate. Shortlisting criteria are as follows: The Consultant shall have proven experience in supervising of high-voltage transmission lines and substations (220 kV and above), FIDIC-based contract administration, and preferably World Bank-financed projects. At least seven (7) years of experience in assignments of similar nature and complexity in the energy sector, particularly in transmission network expansion; Proven experience in successfully completing at least one (1) technical supervision assignment for high-voltage transmission lines and substations (220 kV and above) preferably in countries with similar climatic conditions; Experience working with government agencies and international financial institutions (IFIs) is an advantage; Demonstrated organizational capacity, including strong technical and managerial capability, and effective management, coordination, and quality assurance arrangements. 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" February 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or 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 cont…

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