Consulting Firm for Development of Design and Estimate Documentation for Rural Water Supply Infrastructure in Target Villages in the Jalal-Abad province

REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST “Selection of a consulting firm to develop design and estimate documentation for rural water supply infrastructure in the villages of the Jalal-Abad province as part of the “Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project - Phase 2” Country: Kyrgyz Republic Project name: Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project - Phase 2 (RWSSIP-2) Sector: Water supply Consulting services: “Consulting Firm for Development of Design and Estimate Documentation for Rural Water Supply Infrastructure in Target Villages in the Jalal-Abad province” Financing source: Credit/Grant Project code: KGZ-1033 Background The consulting firm will provide services for preparation of design and estimate documentation (technical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities, and cost estimates, including environmental sections and designer supervision) for rural water supply infrastructure in the target villages of the Jalal-Abad province. These technical documents will form part of the bidding documents for the project’s civil works. Project activities shall be designed to increase access (coverage) and improve the quality, reliability, and efficiency of water supply services. The Community Development and Investment Agency (ARIS) is the implementing agency for this project. The Agency hereby invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing these services. Interested Consultants shall submit information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to provide these services. Evaluation criteria for shortlisting: At least five years of experience in preparing design and estimate documentation and providing designer supervision for drinking water supply and sanitation projects; Experience in preparing design and estimate documentation and providing designer supervision for projects of a similar nature (at least one contract within the last five years); Experience working on pr