Consulting services to prepare a feasibility study and program concept for the renovation program of multi-apartment buildings

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Grant №: TF0C8804 Project: Preparation Grant for National Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Program Assignment Title: Consultancy services for development of Feasibility Study for the Residential Buildings Energy Efficiency Renovation Programs Reference №: TFGM-CS-01 Uzbekistan is accelerating investments in residential heating and energy efficiency (EE) to contain energy demand growth, mitigate impacts of rising energy costs, and respond to growing climate-related vulnerabilities. Multi-apartment buildings (MABs) and single-family homes (SFHs) face severe inefficiencies due to inadequate insulation, deteriorating facades, and outdated heating systems. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Preparation of a feasibility study and program concept for the multi-apartment building renovation program (in accordance with PR No. 51 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 11, 2025). Objective: This assignment is for a detailed program concept and feasibility study to inform the Program design and investment planning, including technical specifications, financial architecture, institutional responsibilities, social targeting, monitoring systems, and environmental and social (E&S) risk management. The study is funded by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) and implemented in accordance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and fiduciary policies. The goal of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive technical, legal, economic, financial, institutional, and environmental & social (E&S) analysis for a large-scale, phased residential energy efficiency renovation program, to provide the analytical foundations for the Government of Uzbekistan’s new renovation program for multi-apartment buildings (MAB) and single-family houses (SFH), ensuring the affordability of household investments in renovation, social inclusion, and financial and institutional sustainability. The assignment includes the following tasks:

• Assessment of technical solutions for EE renovations in MABs
• Assessment of technical solutions for EE renovations in SFHs
• Legal, regulatory, and institutional framework analysis for MABs and SFHs
• Assessment of households’ willingness and ability to invest in EE renovation measures
• Development of implementation mechanisms and financial mechanisms for MAB and SFH modernization
• Assessment of environmental impacts
• Development of phasing, prioritization, and implementation plans

The duration of this consulting assignment is expected to be 28 weeks. The consulting services are expected to start in February 2026. The implementation progress above might change based on the actual conditions, and the actual input of time will be determined by the clients and WB based on the actual conditions of the Project. The contract may be extended upon justified demand, demonstration of satisfactory performance by the firm and interest between the parties, until the closing date of the Project. The services must be performed in close coordination with the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services (MCHCS) and National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA). In-person presence in Uzbekistan is required. 1-2 office spaces will be provided for the consultant within the MCHCS and/or NEEA. The Terms of Reference of this assignment are available on request by emailing the PIU at (pcu.wbgrant@gmail.com). Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of interest should cover, but not limited to: corporate profile, years in business, experience relevant to the project activities, key staff resources, and core business. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV will be evaluated jointly for the purpose of short listing and shall be jointly and severally liable for the assignment and shall sign the contract in case of award is made to that JV group. Interested consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their “association” and the duties of the partners and sub consultants in their application. Unclear expression of interests in terms of “in association with” and/or “in affiliation with” and etc. may not be considered for short listing. Keeping one expression of interest per firm as principle, a consultant firm may decide whether it wishes to participate as a sub consultant or as an individual consultant or as a partner in a joint venture. Please note that a firm shall submit only one EOI in the same selection process either individually as a consultant or as a partner in a joint venture. No firm can be a sub consultant while submitting an EOI individually or as a partner of a joint venture in the same selection process. A firm, if acting in the capacity of sub consultant in any consultant or JV, may participate in more than one consultant, but only in the capacity of a sub consultant. The experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated February 2025. Shortlisting Criteria: The Consultant’s team must have the following demonstrated experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in projects related to energy efficiency and sustainable heating, including in multi-apartment buildings and single-family homes.
• At least 2 assignments of similar complexity and size with a value of at least 0.3 million USD each, over the past 10 years.
• At least one successfully implemented project of a similar nature in Uzbekistan.
• Submitted documentation should also demonstrate knowledge and experience with international and country-specific building codes.

As part of the EOI, the consultant should include the following information:

• Consulting Firm Information

Date: Country of Incorporation: Consultant Name: Acronym: EOI Submission Authorized by: Position:

• Associations (Joint Venture or Sub-consultancy)

Consultant Acronym Country of Incorporation Joint Venture (JV) or Sub-consultant EOI Submission Authorized By Position Present the rationale for and benefits of working in association (JV or Sub-consultant) with others rather than undertaking the assignment independently (as appropriate). Describe the proposed management and coordination approach of the association and the role of each firm.

• Technical competence

Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities

• Management Competence
• Describe standard policies, procedures, and practices that your entity has to assure quality interaction with clients and outputs. Please state if your company is ISO certified.
• How your firm/consortium handles complaints concerning the performance of experts or quality of the reports submitted for previous and future assignments? What internal controls are in place to address and resolve complaints.
• How you ensure the quality of your firm’s/consortium’s performance over the life of assignments.
• Projects references

Present relevant projects to demonstrate the firm’s technical qualifications and geographical experience. N Project Period Client Country Firm 1 2 3 4 ….

• Summary for the Projects listed above

Project Title Country / Region Start Date Completion Date Continuous / Intermittent Client Funding Source Description (indicate your role and input in man-months)

• Confirmation Check-list

We, the undersigned, certify to the best of our knowledge and belief:

• We have read the advertisement, including the terms of reference (TOR), for this assignment (YES/NO)
• Neither the consulting firm nor its JV member or sub-consultant or any of its experts prepared the TOR for this activity (YES/NO)
• We confirm that the project references submitted as part of this EOI accurately reflect the experience of the specified firm/consortium. (YES/NO)
• Ensuing assignment resulting from our work product under this assignment, our firm, JV member or sub-consultant, and the expert(s) will be disqualified from short-listing and participation in the assignment.
• The lead entity and JV member or sub-consultant are NOT currently sanctioned by or other IFIs. Neither the consulting firm nor the JV member or sub-consultant has ever been convicted of an integrity-related offense or crime related to theft, corruption, fraud, collusion or coercion.

Note: the PIU of WB reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for shortlisting evaluation purposes. Consultants are strongly encouraged to limit their Expression of Interest to 30 pages. Company brochures may be included as an annex, and it will not be affected by the limit of 30 pages. Expression of interest must be delivered before 16:00 on December 3, 2025 (Tashkent time) to the address below. Late submissions are not accepted. Submission of information should be in English language. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 to 17:00 hours Tashkent time. Project Implementation Unit Attention: Mr. Karaev S.R. – Director of PIU Address: Osiyo Street (С-5), 60 City: Tashkent city ZIP Code: 100017 Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Telephone: (99871) 234-15-94, (99871) 234-15-24 Electronic mail address: pcu.wbgrant@gmail.com Agency: Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services (MCHCS) Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 800000.0 USD

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Grant №: TF0C8804 Project: Preparation Grant for National Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Program Assignment Title: Consultancy services for development of Feasibility Study for the Residential Buildings Energy Efficiency Renovation Programs Reference №: TFGM-CS-01 Uzbekistan is accelerating investments in residential heating and energy efficiency (EE) to contain energy demand growth, mitigate impacts of rising energy costs, and respond to growing climate-related vulnerabilities. Multi-apartment buildings (MABs) and single-family homes (SFHs) face severe inefficiencies due to inadequate insulation, deteriorating facades, and outdated heating systems. The consulting services (“the Services”) include P reparation of a feasibility study and program concept for the multi-apartment building renovation program (in accordance with PR No. 51 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 11, 2025). Objective: This assignment is for a detailed program concept and feasibility study to inform the Program design and investment planning, including technical specifications, financial architecture, institutional responsibilities, social targeting, monitoring systems, and environmental and social (E&S) risk management. The study is funded by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) and implemented in accordance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and fiduciary policies. The goal of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive technical, legal, economic, financial, institutional, and environmental & social (E&S) analysis for a large-scale, phased residential energy efficiency renovation program, to provide the analytical foundations for the Government of Uzbekistan’s new renovation program for multi-apartment buildings (MAB) and single-family houses (SFH), ensuring the affordability of household investments in renovation, social inclusion, and financial and institutional sustainability. The assignment includes the following tasks: Assessment of technical solutions for EE renovations in MABs Assessment of technical solutions for EE renovations in SFHs Legal, regulatory, and institutional framework analysis for MABs and SFHs Assessment of households’ willingness and ability to invest in EE renovation measures Development of implementation mechanisms and financial mechanisms for MAB and SFH modernization Assessment of environmental impacts Development of phasing, prioritization, and implementation plans The duration of this consulting assignment is expected to be 28 weeks. The consulting services are expected to start in February 2026. The implementation progress above might change based on the actual conditions, and the actual input of time will be determined by the clients and WB based on the actual conditions of the Project. The contract may be extended upon justified demand, demonstration of satisfactory performance by the firm and interest between the parties, until the closing date of the Project. The services must be performed in close coordination with the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services (MCHCS) and National Energy Efficiency Agency (NEEA). In-person presence in Uzbekistan is required. 1-2 office spaces will be provided for the consultant within the MCHCS and/or NEEA. The Terms of Reference of this assignment are available on request by emailing the PIU at (pcu.wbgrant@gmail.com). Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of interest should cover, but not limited to: corporate profile, years in business, experience relevant to the project activities, key staff resources, and core business. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV will be evaluated jointly for the purpose of short listing and shall be jointly and severally liable for the assignment and shall sign the contract in case of award is made to that JV group. Interested consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their “association” and the duties of the partners and sub consultants in their application. Unclear expression of interests in terms of “in association with” and/or “in affiliation with” and etc. may not be considered for short listing. Keeping one expression of interest per firm as principle, a consultant firm may decide whether it wishes to participate as a sub consultant or as an individual consultant or as a partner in a joint venture. Please note that a firm shall submit only one EOI in the same selection process either individually as a consultant or as a partner in a joint venture. No firm can be a sub consultant while submitting an EOI individually or as a partner of a joint venture in the same selection process. A firm, if acting in the capacity of sub consultant in any consultant or JV, may participate in more than one consultant, but only in the capacity of a sub consultant. The experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated February 2025. Shortlisting Criteria: The Consultant’s team must have the following demonstrated experience: At least 8 years of experience in projects related to energy efficiency and sustainable heating, including in multi-apartment buildings and single-family homes. At least 2 assignments of similar complexity and size with a value of at least 0.3 million USD each, over the past 10 years. At least one successfully implemented project of a similar nature in Uzbekistan. Submitted documentation should also demonstrate knowledge and experience with international and country-specific building codes. As part of the EOI, the consultant should include the following information: Consulting Firm Information Date: Country of Incorporation: Consultant Name: Acronym: EOI Submission Authorized by: Position: Associations (Joint Venture or Sub-consultancy) Consultant Acronym Country of Incorporation Joint Venture (JV) or Sub-consultant EOI Submission Authorized By Position Present the rationale for and benefits of working in association (JV or Sub-consultant) with others rather than undertaking the assignment independently (as appropriate). Describe the proposed management and coordination approach of the association and the role of each firm . Technical competence Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities Management Competence Describe standard policies, procedures, and practices that your entity has to assure quality interaction with clients and outputs. Please state if your company is ISO certified. How your firm/consortium handles complaints concerning the performance of experts or quality of the reports submitted for previous and future assignments? What internal controls are in place to address and resolve complaints. How you ensure the quality of your firm’s/consortium’s performance over the life of assignments. Projects references Present relevant projects to demonstrate the firm’s technical qualifications and geographical experience. N Project Period Client Country Firm 1 2 3 4 …. Summary for the Projects listed above Project Title Country / Region Start Date Completion Date Continuous / Intermittent Client Funding Source Description (indicate your role and input in man-months) Confirmation Check-list We, the undersigned, certify to the best of our knowledge and belief: We have read the advertisement, including the terms of reference (TOR), for this assignment (YES/NO) Neither the consulting firm nor its JV member or sub-consultant or any of its experts prepared the TOR for this activity (YES/NO) We confirm that the project references submitted as part of this EOI accurately reflect the experience of the specified firm/consortium. (YES/NO) Ensuing assignment resulting from our work product under this assignment, our firm, JV member or sub-consultant, and the expert(s) will be disqualified from short-listing and participation in the assignment. The lead entity and JV member or sub-consultant are NOT currently sanctioned by or other IFIs. Neither the consulting firm nor the JV member or sub-consultant has ever been convicted of an integrity-related offense or crime related to theft, corruption, fraud, collusion or coercion. Note: the PIU of WB reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for shortlisting evaluation purposes. Consultants are strongly encouraged to limit their Expression of Interest to 30 pages. Company brochures may be included as an annex, and it will not be affected by the limit of 30 pages. Expression of interest must be delivered before 16:00 on December 3, 2025 (Tashkent time) to the address below. Late submissions are not accepted. Submission of information should be in English language. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 to 17:00 hours Tashkent time. Project Implementation Unit Attention: Mr. Karaev S.R. – Director of PIU Address: Osiyo Street (С-5), 60 City: Tashkent city ZIP Code: 100017 Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Telephone: (99871) 234-15-94, (99871) 234-15-24 Electronic mail address: pcu.wbgrant@gmail.com Agency: Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services (MCHCS) Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 800000.0 USD