Consulting Services for Diving and Salvaging Assessment for Wreck Removal

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION INTEREST (FIRM CONSULTANCY)

Loan/ Credit No. IDA V3100

PROJECT ID: P172012

Subject: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for recruitment of Diving and Salvage Consultant to Prepare a Condition Report for Wrecks at The Mesurado Industrial Pier

Reference No.: LR-NAFAA-488027-CS-CQS

Assignment Title: Consulting services for recruitment of Diving and Salvage Consultant to Prepare a Condition Report for Wrecks at The Mesurado Industrial Pier

The government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has received support from the World Bank Group towards the preparation and implementation of the “Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP)”, and desires to apply part of the proceeds towards eligible payment of the services for recruitment of diving and salvage consultant to prepare a condition report for wrecks at the mesurado industrial pier. The removal of wrecks at the Mesurado Industrial Fishing Pier marks a crucial first step towards constructing the proposed industrial fishing port. This project is strategically located at the Mesurado Pier in Montserrado County, Liberia.

The objectives of the assignment

The objectives of this assignment are to:

Identify all the legal background information related to the assignment;

Provide detailed characteristics of the wrecks, including dimensions and Gross Tonnage;

Assess the existing structural conditions of the wrecks and identify any potential environmental impediments that would necessitate special attention, such as unruptured fuel tanks that may still contain fuel, intact engine blocks and fuel lines, lead-acid batteries, paints, etc.;

Provide an estimate in tons of the quantity of scrap metal to be recovered from the sea bed and the associated costs;

Provide at least two feasible means through which the wrecks can be removed;

Identify possible risks and mitigation measures for the removal of the wrecks and any pollutants that may still be in the wrecks;

Prepare detailed Terms of Reference to guide the project in hiring a contractor for the removal and disposal of the wrecks.

Qualification Requirements and Composition of Consulting firm: The minimum requirements for the firm:

The minimum requirements for the firm are (i) extensive and proven experience in conducting or implementing assignment (diving and salvage works) of similar scope and nature, and must have successfully implemented at least 1 similar project in the past 10 years; (iii) evidence of at least 10 years’ experience, knowledge and familiarity in the area of the assignment. It’s preferred that the firm has recent and solid experience in diving or salvaging service for governmental or donor financed projects, and have completed at least one similar assignment within the last ten years. Must have experience working in Africa or the region.

Team leader - Marine Salvage Engineer

Graduate degree in naval architecture, mechanical engineering or related field;

A minimum of 5 years of experience in marine salvage operations;

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

SURVEY DIVER

ADCI Commercial Diving Certification;

Minimum AA Degree in diving or marine studies

5 years’ experience as ADCI certify diver

Air diving supervisor

ADCI Supervisor Certification Card for air diving;

Minimum AA Degree in diving or marine studies

5 years’ experience as ADCI certify diver

Valid CPR and first aid certification.

The team is expected to have the following:

Strong analytical and report writing skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

High computer literacy, and

Full proficiency in English

(*) Key Positions that will be included in the technical proposal evaluation (based on the detailed CVs of the proposed respective team members).

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 and November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 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 Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method 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 Monday May 12, 2025 @ 4:00PM GMT

Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) Attn:

The Project Coordinator

Mesurado Pier, Freeport of Monrovia Monrovia, Liberia

Tel: +2310886532901/0770538462

E-mail: [email protected] ,

Cc: [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]