Consultancy Services for the Preparation of a Climate-Resilient Stormwater Drainage System and Stormwater Management Plan for Majuro Atoll

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Urban Resilience Project Grant: IDA-E6610 Assignment: Consultancy Services for the Preparation of a Climate-Resilient Stormwater Drainage System and Stormwater Management Plan for Majuro Atoll Reference Number: MH-MWIU-558068-CS-QCBS 1. The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the RMI Urban Resilience Project (RMIURP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services. 2. The objective of this consultancy is to prepare a comprehensive, climate-resilient Stormwater Drainage System and Stormwater Management Plan for Majuro Atoll through the assessment of the existing drainage network, hydraulic performance, flood risks, asset conditions, and climate change impacts. The assignment will develop a strategic drainage asset management plan, identify priority maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital investment needs, prepare improved drainage design standards and cost estimates, and recommend sustainable maintenance, funding, and institutional arrangements to enhance the long-term resilience, functionality, and management of the stormwater drainage system. 3. The Services will include, among other tasks: (i) preparation of an inception report; (ii) engineering assessments including drainage network mapping; spatial flooding, hydraulic capacity, and condition assessment; sediment sources assessment and control points; wide area drainage assessment; criticality assessment and priority works; improved drainage designs; (iii) public engagement and survey; and (iv) asset management support including maintenance models and requirements, asset condition measures and asset management plan. 4. The complete scope of services and other details pertaining to this assignment, including the key and non-key experts required, are described in the Terms of Reference (TOR) w