Consultancy for Water Network Rehabilitation Design and Supervision in Jerash Region

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN JORDAN WATER SECTOR EFFICIENCY PROGRAM IBRD Loan No. 9560-JO, CFF TF No. TF0C1892, AFD No.

CJO 1141 01P Assignment Title : Design and Construction Supervision for (Qasabat Jerash and Surrounding Areas, Al Jazaazeh, Hamta, East Jerash, and Kufr Khall) Reference No .: JO-YWC-101-CS-QCBS The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) in the amount of US$300,000,000, toward the cost of the Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this project.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to provide professional technical services to support activities that will pave the way for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) & Yarmouk Water Company (YWC) to effectively plan and manage water networks, as public resources, and enable provision of better-quality services alongside them, including better management and maintenance of water network.

The aim of the assignment is to: to facilitate the smooth execution of a project for rehabilitation of water network, water facilities, and household connections, by meticulously preparing engineering designs and tender documents, supervising works contracts, and ensuring compliance with approved designs and technical standards.

The objective encompasses overseeing provisional taking-over and defects liability periods, including inspections, certifications, and reporting. Emphasizing adherence to schedules, budgets, and environmental standards, the project also prioritizes gender equality by actively promoting the inclusion of women in the workforce and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace environment.

The TOR full version can be found on Yarmouk Water Company (YWC) website at the following link http://www.yw.com.jo/Tenders.aspx The Yarmouk Water Company (YWC) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultant Brochures may also be included in the EOI. The shortlisting criteria are: Description of similar assignments The firm’s core business and general experience years in business and overall competence in relevance to this assignment.

The firm having a sound financial status. It is preferable to limit the EoI to a maximum of 50 pages. Please note that at this shortlisting stage: Technical and financial proposals are not requested. Key Experts, if proposed for the assignment, will not be evaluated. Request for clarifications on the EOI shall not be replied to The shortlist will contain 6 to 8 firms.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

The Applicant’s attention is drawn to the following: National consulting engineering firms shall satisfy the requirements as defined in this request for Expression of Interest and the attached ToR and classified as 1st grade –A in water and sewage and 1st grade A in the field of environment by government tender department.

International consulting firms shall satisfy the requirements as defined in this request for Expression of Interest and the attached ToR. If awarded, the international consultant shall abide by the Country’s tax laws as applicable; A Joint Venture of national and international consulting firms or an international consulting firm with a local Sub-Consultant, all shall satisfy to the requirements under points a and b.

The national consulting firm, regardless of whether JV member or Sub-Consultant, shall also meet of the requirements mentioned under a) as applicable.

Shortlisted Consultants will be invited to submit their proposals, upon which a Consultant will be selected in accordance with the (QCBS) described in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated November 2020" and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

Further information can be obtained in writing through the email address below at the address below during office hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm Jordan Time). Expressions of interest must be delivered in a hard copy to the address below and/or by below email(s) by DEC (17), 2025, 12 pm Jordan time. Recipient(s): To Bassam Jarboo, Procurement Manager Email: bassam_jarboo@yw.com.jo with a copy (cc) to Eng.

Dalal Eliwah, PMD Director Email: dalal_eliwah@yw.com.jo Address: Tenders and Procurements Department EOI Title – Bidder Name Yarmouk Water Company Irbid, Baghdad St. P.O. Box 3798 Irbid 21110 Jordan Agency: Yarmouk Water Company Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 900000.0 USD