Consultancy Services to carry out International Road Assessment Program survey (iRAP) — Rwanda Transport Development Agency

REPUBLIC OF RWANDA Kigali, 09/10/2024 Ref No:3004/SPIU/024 RWANDA TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY P.O Box 6674 KG 563 St., Queen’s Land House, 1st Floor Email: info@rtda.gov.rw KIGALI REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Title of Assignment: Consultancy Services to carry out international road assessment program survey Reference No: RW-RTDA-442967-CS-QCBS 1. The Government of Rwanda (GOR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the financing of the Lake Victoria transport program-Rwanda Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Consultancy Services to carry out international road assessment program survey to assess the safety performance of classified National and Urban roads and measure the benefits of improvements made on infrastructures.The procurement process will be governed by World Bank’s guidelines and procedures.

• The objectives of iRAP survey are to carry out a survey to assess the safety performance of classified roads in Rwanda and measure the benefits of improvement made on infrastructures. The consultant will collect data on the road corridor, analyze and issue a report on Rwanda national road safety assessment and measures to be implemented to further improve road safety.

The assignments duration period shall be 4 months as detailed in terms of references here enclosed. Each phase will have a corresponding duration as detailed in terms of reference. 3. The services include among others: • Road survey • Road attribute coding • Analysis and reporting including Safer Road Investment Plans • Training The detailed scope of services is well difined in terms of reference(TOR), here attached and posted on the following RTDA website link: www.rtda.gov.rw.

• The Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in carrying and providing the stated Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are: • Technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization, Availability of appropriate skills among staff, general qualifications and number of key staff (Do not provide CV of staff); • Firm’s eligibility supported by trade license or certificate of incorporation; • Brochures (Optional); • Detailed description of similar assignments performed, including related contracts and completion certificates; • General experience of at least 8 years for the firm; • Certificate of iRAP accreditation for road survey, road attribute coding, analysis and reporting 5.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14 of the World Bank’s procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, setting forth World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 6. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

The nature of association, whether it is a joint venture or a sub-consultancy should clearly be stated in expression of interest. In case of joint venture the leading firm should be mentioned. For skills and technology transfer, international consultants are encouraged to associate with local consultants.

• A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. 8. Bidding will be conducted through Open International Competitive Bidding and participation is open on equal conditions to all interested consultancy firms.

The Terms of Reference containing detailed requirements and conditions for participation may be obtained from www.rtda.gov.rw, free of charge. 9. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below: RTDA Head Office, Queen’s Land House, 2nd Floor, procurement office, during office hours from 9:00 to 17:00 local time on Monday to Fridays or may seek clarifications via info@rtda.gov.rw or procurement@rtda.gov.rw.

• Interested consultants are requested to submit their Expressions of interest through procurement@rtda.gov.rw not later than November 15, 2024 at 16:00pm or hard copy may be submitted to the above indicated addresses. Sincerely, Imena MUNYAMPENDA Director General