Study on Somalia's Regional Integration Strategy — Federal Government of Somalia

The Federal Government of Somalia

Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing

SOMALIA - HORN OF AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATION PROJECT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

Name of the Project: Somali - Horn of Africa Infrastructure Integration Project

Assignment Title: Consulting Services for: A study to inform Somali’s regional integration

Strategy (Economic & connectivity corridors) Somalia-Horn of Africa

Infrastructure Integration Project (SHIIP)

Project ID: (P173119)

Deadline date: 30 November, 2024

Ref No. SO-MPWRH-446202-CS-QCBS

The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Somali - Horn of Africa Infrastructure Integration Project (SHIIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for engagement of a consulting Firm to conduct A study to inform Somali’s regional integration Strategy (Economic & connectivity corridors).

The consulting services (“the Services”) include Conducting conduct an in-depth analysis of the existing infrastructure, trade routes, and connectivity challenges within Somalia and surrounding regions. This study Will serve to:

• Identify key economic corridors that can facilitate trade and investment.

• Assess the infrastructure requirements for improved connectivity.

• Propose strategies that align with regional integration efforts and promote sustainable economic development.

The Consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference.

The duration of the assignment is expected to take a maximum of Eighteen (18) months.

The Detailed Terms of Reference for this assignment with the scope of the assignment can be found on the Ministry Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing’s website: www.mpwr.gov.so

or it can be provided upon submission of the application by e-mail to the e-mail address provided below.

The Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing (“Client”) 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff etc.). The shortlisting criteria are as follows:

a) Core business of the firm and at least 10 years in business

b) Specific experience in successfully implementing similar assignments. 8 years of prior experience in the fields of strategic Development, conducting studies and quantitative and qualitative field research. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact details of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date (s) of execution, name(s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources.

c) Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of the Horn of Africa.

d) Technical and managerial organization of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization.). Do not provide CVs of key staff). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III para 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 202 and September, 2023 (“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 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 Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 4.00pm Mogadishu time (Excluding public Holiday).

Expressions of Interest (EOI) should be delivered only by e-mail to the address below on or before 30th November 2024 at 16:00 Hours (Mogadishu Time).

The subject line of the email should clearly indicate: SO-MPWRH-446202-CS-QCBS: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR: A STUDY TO INFORM SOMALI’S REGIONAL INTEGRATION STRATEGY (ECONOMIC & CONNECTIVITY CORRIDORS) SOMALIA-HORN OF AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATION PROJECT (SHIIP)

Attention: Project Coordination Unit,

SOMALIA - HORN OF AFRICA INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATION PROJECT,

Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email address: [email protected],

Cc: [email protected]