Individual Consultant - OPBRC Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT OPBRC SPECIALIST Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Assessment to Enable Output and Performance-Based Road Contracts (OPBRC) in Moldova Moldova Rural Connectivity Project (P180153) The objective of the Rural Connectivity Project for Moldova is to improve climate-resilient road connectivity in selected rural communities and to enhance road transit through selected border crossings with Romania. 1. Objective of the Consultancy The objective of the assignment is to assess the legal, regulatory, institutional, and market conditions required to enable the introduction of Output and Performance-Based Road Contracts (OPBRC) in Moldova and to define a practical and sequenced roadmap for their implementation. 2. Scope of Services The consulting services include, but are not limited to: Review of the legal, regulatory, and policy framework relevant to OPBRC implementation; Assessment of institutional arrangements and capacity of key stakeholders; Market and industry analysis related to OPBRC readiness; Identification of key gaps, constraints, and risks; Preparation of recommendations, OPBRC Operational Framework and an OPBRC implementation roadmap; Preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR) for a follow-on consulting firm assignment to support OPBRC technical preparation and procurement. 3. Qualification Requirements and Experience i. Qualifications Advance degree in law, engineering, economics or related fields ii. General Professional Experience (25 points) At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in transport infrastructure, public procurement, construction law/regulation, or infrastructure policy. Proven track record of working on road sector development projects , preferably in developing or transition economies. iii. Specific Experience with Performance-Based Contracting (50 points). Proven experience in conducting legal, regulatory, and institutional framework assessments , par