Consultancy Services for Field Assessment and Detailed Engineering Design of Railway Structures — Tanzania Railways Corporation

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION

SECOND TANZANIA INTERMODAL AND RAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (TIRP-2)

PROJECT ID NO: P176682

IDA CREDIT NO: 7529-TZ

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UNDERTAKING FIELD ASSESSMENT, DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS FOR RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES (BRIDGE & CULVERTS) REHABILITATION WORKS ALONG TANGA – MOSHI – ARUSHA AND LINK LINE (626 KM)

PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NO. TZ-TRC-440682-CS-QCBS

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

• This request for Expressions of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) on March 21, 2023.

• The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has applied for a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) equivalent to US$ 200 million towards the Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project (TIRP-2) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services.

• The Tanga – Moshi - Arusha and Link Line forms part of the Northern Meter-Gauge Railway Corridor. The line serves the northern Regions of Tanga, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, the lake zone, and neighbouring countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. The railway track and structures have deteriorated due to long service and climatic changes. Therefore, major rehabilitation works are required.

• The Consulting Services (“the Services”) include undertaking Field Assessment, Detailed Engineering Design, and Preparation of Procurement Documents along Railway Track and Structures (Bridges & Culverts) Rehabilitation Works along Tanga – Moshi - Arusha and Link Line (626 km). The anticipated duration of the assignment is 10 calendar months covering Field Assessment, Detailed Engineering Design, and Preparation of Procurement Documents. The anticipated implementation period is ten (10) Calendar Months. The estimated Professional Staff-Month is 38 and the assignment is expected to start in June 2025.

• The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: http://www.trc.co.tz or requested through e-mail: [email protected] copy to: [email protected]

• The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) on behalf of the Government of Tanzania, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

• The shortlisting criteria are (i) Core Business and years in business (ii) relevant experience in similar assignments - the successful execution of at least three (iii) contracts of similar nature (by size and complexity) in the last ten years - information to be provided should include the name of the assignment, name including full contact details of the client, contract value (in equivalent US dollars) and period (dates) of execution of assignments; (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications and number of appropriate experts). Do not provide CV of the key staff. The Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) eligible firms.

• 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” Fifth Edition, September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower.

• 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. The JV shall be considered to qualify if each member of the JV has successfully executed at least one (1) contract of a similar nature. The Sub-Consultant's experience, Technical and Managerial Capabilities shall not be evaluated to enhance the qualification of the Lead Firm or JV Partners.

• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method described in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition, September 2023 and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

• Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0800 to 1600 hours local time, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except Public Holidays.

• Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 10:30 am local time on Friday, 29 November 2024 clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UNDERTAKING FIELD ASSESSMENT, DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND PREPARATION OF PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS FOR RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES (BRIDGES & CULVERTS) REHABILITATION WORKS ALONG TANGA – MOSHI - ARUSHA AND LINK LINE (626 KM). REFERENCE NO. TZ-TRC-440682-CS-QCBS

• The firms that will submit their REOIs via e-mail must get confirmation of receiving their documents from TRC. In case the firm does not receive an acknowledgment from TRC within two working after sending the documents via email please call Mr Jamal Ngereja (Telephone No. + 255 784257294/752059290) or Email: [email protected] and [email protected] for follow-up. TRC is not responsible for any corrupted documents.

The Secretary,

TRC Tender Board,

PMU Office, Shaurimoyo Road,

P.O Box 76959,

Dar es Salaam,

TANZANIA.

Tel: +255 22 2112695, E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

DIRECTOR GENERAL.

TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)