Hiring a Supervision Firm for Construction — IFISH Project Liberia

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRMS SELECTION)

Republic of Liberia

Institution Foundations to Improve Services for Health (IFISH) Project

Project ID: P169641

IDA: 66460, 72070, TF B9398

Assignment: Hiring a Supervision Firm for the Construction and Rehabilitation of a 2.4Km section of road from Caldwell Road to the New Redemption Hospital, Montserrado County.

Reference No. LR-MOHSW-507673-CS-CQS

Selection Method: Consultant Qualification Selections (CQS)’

• The Government of the Republic of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank toward the implementation of the Institutional Foundations to Improve Services for Health (IFISH) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the Supervision of Road Construction & Rehabilitation Works.

• The objective of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to ensure compliance with national and international quality engineering standards, safety protocols, and environmental and social safeguards regulations during the construction of the 2.4 Km access road.

• Scope of Services:

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

Quality Assurance and Control

• Ensure and verify that the contractor maintains the highest quality standards in accordance with the specified technical standards, drawings, and specifications.

• Conduct monitoring of construction processes through the conduct of regular site inspections and verify quality materials used, workmanship, and construction techniques at every stage.

• Verify that the contractor adheres strictly to the approved engineering designs and construction methodologies outlined in the construction documents

Regulations and Permits

• Ensure that the construction activities complied with the national environmental regulations by inquiring about the required permits for construction

• Ensure that the contractor meets the conditions specified in the ESIA, ESMP, and stipulated in the environmental permit to minimize negative impact on the project

Safety Management

• Monitor and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols (traffic management, ESHS) and procedures onsite to minimize the risk of accidents and ensure the well-being of all personnel and the public

Contract Management

• Track the progress of the construction works against the agreed-upon schedule, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to keep the project on track

• Certify the contractor’s interim payment certificate and ensure that the project remains within the agreed budget by identifying and addressing potential cost overruns

• Facilitate clear and consistent communication between stakeholders (the client, contractor, and relevant authorities).

• Proactively identify potential challenges, risks, and disputes that may arise during construction and facilitate timely and effective solutions to minimize their impact on the project

• Maintain comprehensive records of all inspections, tests, progress reports, variations, and other relevant project documents, providing regular and accurate reports to the client

• Ensure that all works are completed to the required standards and that the handover process to the clients is smooth and efficient upon completion.

The ESHS-related services include, but are not limited to:

• Review and approve the Contractor’s Environment and Social Management Plan (C-ESMP), including all updates and revisions where needed;

• Undertake audits, supervisions, and/or inspections of activities related to the Works, to verify the Contractor’s compliance with ESHS requirements, including its GBV/SEA and labour management obligations, and cause to issue any necessary warnings to the contractor in the event of noncompliance and ensure follow-up is done to achieve the corrective action

• Undertake environmental and social audits, monitoring and inspections of Contractor’s accident and incident logs, community liaison and stakeholder engagements, monitoring findings and other ESHS-related documentation, as necessary, to confirm the Contractor’s compliance with ESHS requirements;

• Agree on remedial action/s and their timeframe for implementation in the event of a noncompliance with the Contractor’s ESHS obligations;

• Ensure that contractors adhered to the provision on ESHS compliance during performance of works and remind contractors of their obligation to ensure ESS performances guarantee as in their respective contracts.

The assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of 9 months.

• The consultant will be selected using the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Sixth Edition, 2025).

• Eligibility

Consulting firms shall be eligible as per the World Bank Procurement Regulations. Firms may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture; all partners shall be jointly and severally liable.

• Shortlisting Criteria:

Interested firms must provide information on qualifications:

• General experience in civil engineering consulting services

• Specific experience in construction supervision of road works of a similar nature and complexity in the last 5 years for at least 2 assignments.

• Experience in projects financed by international development partners, particularly the World Bank, is an advantage.

• Experience in environmental and social safeguards implementation is desirable.

• Key experts are not required at the shortlisting stage.

• Submission of EOIs

Interested firms must provide information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the Services, including:

• A brief company profile;

• Description of similar assignments completed (project name, client, duration, value);

• Demonstrated technical and managerial capability;

• Evidence of the firm’s experience relevant to this assignment.

• Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form and submitted through email at the address mentioned below by September 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Consulting Services- Supervision of 2.4 km Access Road Works (Reference No. LR-MOHSW-507673-CS-CQS)”.

• Contact Information:

Ministry of Health

Attention: Mutricia Smith Sherman

Procurement Officer

IFISH Project

World Bank Health Portfolio

+231-770-554-759

[email protected], copy: [email protected],

[email protected], [email protected],

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