TA for Review of the Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the ISUV Residues and Contaminants Laboratory

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES) Firms Selection Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project in Albania Project ID Number: P178715 IBRD Loan Number: 94890 Assignment Title: “Technical Assistance for the Review of the Existing Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV)” Reference: AL-MARD-560510-CS-CQS The World Bank is assisting the Government of Albania (GoA) with the financing of the Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development project (CRAD). This project aims to increase competitiveness and climate resilience of priority agri-food value chains focusing on (i) promoting climate smart and resilient value chains, (ii) promoting typical products and value addition (iii) developing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) IT Platform (iv) modernizing selected irrigation and drainage schemes for high-value agricultural production (v) enhancing compliance with food safety and quality standards and (vi) strengthening evidence-based decision making for resilience and sustainable agri-food systems. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) seeks the consulting services of a qualified consulting firm/consortium to provide Technical Assistance for the Review of the Existing Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV). The Consultant will be responsible for providing qualified professional and supporting staff and all necessary services required for the efficient cost effective and timely execution of the Consultancy Services. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Consultant shall provide all professional services necessary for the successful implementation of the assignment from project inception