STATE OF PALESTINE
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING
CENTRAL TENDERING DEPARTMNET (CTD)
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
PALESTINIAN WATER AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)


Country: Palestine
Name of Project: Water Security Development- Gaza Central Desalination Program: Associated Works Project Phase I (AWP-Phase 1)
Project ID No.: P168739
Assignment Title: project implementation consultant to supervise the implementation of the reconfiguration of water distribution system in southern and middle governorates
Reference No.
(As per Procurement Plan): GZ-PWA-324325-CS-QCBS
Invitation No.: PWA/WB/2023/009 EOI-CTD

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program: Associated Works Project Phase I (AWP-Phase 1), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include supervision in the following construction items
• the rehabilitation of 16 existing concrete reservoirs, including among the other components the installation of mixers, to receive and blend water from multiple sources (Mekorot, STLV’s, Water wells) and supply related water distribution systems;
• the reconfiguration of the existing downstream water distribution systems by installing around 67 km of different diameter ductile iron and HDPE pipes;
• the rehabilitation of the existing production water wells (52 wells) including the electromechanical equipment;
• the reconfiguration of upstream connections between selected production water wells and existing /new concrete reservoirs by installing around 30 km of different diameter HDPE pipes to enable the blending at reservoirs sites and to make a clear separation between bulk water and downstream system.
• Reinstatement Works- southern Governorate.
• Telemetry and SCADA Communication system
The objectives of the assignment are to supervise the construction of W01- Reconfiguration of the water distribution system in the Southern Gaza Governorates including the D.L.P (18 months) in addition to D.L.P (12 months) for W02-Reconfiguration of water distribution system in Middle Gaza Governorate.

The estimate level of effort for the key staff is 172.25 person-months. The assignment is expected to commence in September, 2023 and the implementation period is around 15 months. inadditionto,18 months for the D.L.P.

The indicative Terms of Reference (TOR) is subject to modification & finalization before issuing of the Request for Proposal (RFP), for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.pwa.ps and https://www.dgmarket.com

The Central Tendering Department (CTD) 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 passing minimum score will be (70). and the shortlist shall include not more than eight eligible firms. No liability will be on CTD or PWA for non-shortlisted firms and that only shortlisted will be provided with RFP, the shortlisting criteria are:
1. General experience: Have been in business for at least the past 15 years in strategic development field, planning and design (20%);
2. Specific experience: Evidence of Firm capability and relevant experience in the execution of Consultancy Assignment of a similar nature, including the nature and value of the relevant contracts, as well as works in hand and contractually committed. The evidence shall include successful experience in the execution of at least two (2) Consultancy Services of a similar nature and size and complexity during the last five (5) years (70%),
3. Availability of appropriate skills among staff and/or the ability to mobilize a diversified team of experts with appropriate knowledge and skills (10%). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The passing minimum score will be (70). and the shortlist shall include not more than eight eligible firms. No liability will be on CTD or PWA for non-shortlisted firms and that only shortlisted will be provided with RFP.
4. The nature of services:” supervision of construction works (Redbook)”
5. The location: at least one of two similar projects should be in Mediterranean countries, Palestinian specially Gaza an advantage.

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 Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address (1) below during office hours from 8:00 am to 03:00 pm.


Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address (2) below in person, by mail, or by email, on or before Tuesday 7th February 2023 no later than 12:00 PM local time.

The addresses are:

Address 1: For Information
Palestinian Water Authority
Project Management Directorate building,
Al Rasheed Street, Opposite Chalets Resort, VIP Building, 5th flour; Gaza City, Palestine,

Attn: Eng. Sadi Ali
PMU General Director

Tel: +972-8-264-4071,
Fax: +72-8-264-4072
Mobile: +970 599412818
E-mail: sali@pwa-gpmu.org
Address 2: For Submission
Ministry of Public Works and Housing
Central Tendering Department
"Al balou’ (Al Maabar) Street, Betonia, Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine".

Attn: Eng. Fatima abu ghaboush
Acting / General Director

E-mail: ctd@mpwh.pna.ps