Provision of Consulting Services for the Finalization of Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of the Mesurado Industrial and Artisanal Landing Facilities and Related Fisheries Infrastructure

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION INTEREST (REOI)

Loan/ Credit No. IDA V3100 PROJECT ID: P172012

Subject: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Provision of Consulting Services for the Finalization of Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of the Mesurado Industrial and Artisanal Landing Facilities and Related Fisheries Infrastructure

Reference No.: LR-NAFAA-539905-CS-QCBS

The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has received support from the World Bank Group toward the implementation of the “Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP)”, and intends to utilize part of the funds to complete the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) of the above facilities which currently are incomplete due to the lack of the design geotechnical parameters. This updated design is expected to be a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet modern demands - incorporating climate-smart approaches, aligning with global best practices in sustainable development while symbolizing Liberia’s commitment to effective fisheries management.

The objective of the consultancy is to contract a consulting firm to undertake:

• Analyze the data from the geotechnical laboratory tests (carried out under a separate contract);
• Complete the final design of the riding piles of the floating jetties in the canoe hub;
• Complete the settlement analysis of the reclaimed areas and the stability of the breakwater;
• Complete the final design of the piled export jetty herein termed as “Design Phase” and, upon satisfactory performance, supervise the construction contract executed by the Contractor and, in addition, provide the associated services during the required twelve-month Defects Liability Period (DLP) hereafter termed as “Supervision Phase”. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in performing the Services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brief corporate profile: technical and managerial capability of the firm, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills and staff, etc.)

The shortlisting criteria includes the following qualifications:

Firm Qualification Requirements and Composition of Key Experts:

The Consulting Firm shall demonstrate extensive and relevant experience in the planning, design, and implementation of marine infrastructure, particularly fishing ports, landing sites, jetties, and coastal protection works.

Specifically, the Firm shall:

• Have a minimum of ten (15) years of demonstrated experience in:

• Marine and coastal engineering
• Port and harbor planning and design
• Geotechnical and marine investigations
• Design and/or supervision of marine construction works • Demonstrate specific, recent, and verifiable experience in at least two (2) similar assignments within the last ten (10) years, involving:

• Design of fishing ports, artisanal landing sites, or small-to-medium scale harbor infrastructure
• Breakwaters, quay walls, piled jetties, or floating jetty systems
• Reclamation works and coastal stabilization • Possess a valid ISO 9001:2015 certification (Quality Management System) or equivalent, ensuring adherence to internationally recognized quality standards.

• Demonstrate the ability to mobilize a multi-disciplinary marine engineering team, including expertise in:

• Coastal and hydraulic engineering
• Structural and marine engineering
• Geotechnical engineering • Demonstrate prior experience working on World Bank or other donor-funded projects, including familiarity with international design standards and procurement procedures, which will be considered an added advantage.

The firm will assemble a multi-disciplinary team of technicians which must include the key experts as stated below, though the consultant may propose additional expertise as required as non-key experts; however, their qualifications will not be considered in the evaluation of proposal. The key experts shall include, at a minimum, the following:

Team Leader / Senior Port & Coastal Engineer, Marine Structural Engineer,

Geotechnical Engineer, Architect Civil Engineer, Marine Infrastructure Engineer, Electrical

Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Sanitation Engineer, Env – H&S Safeguards, Quality

Control Engineer, Surveyor and Clerk of Works.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites:

• www.nafaa.gov.lr
• www.emansion.gov.lr
• https://nafaa.gov.lr/projects/lsmmfp The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and- services/brief/procurement-newframework .

A Consultancy Firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection Method (QCBS) set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e. 0900 to 1600 hours GMT.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by Wednesday June 10, 2026 @ 4:00PM GMT

Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) Attn: The Project Coordinator

Mesurado Pier, Freeport of Monrovia Monrovia, Liberia

Tel: +231886532901/+231770187326

E-mail: [email protected] ,

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