Enhanced monitoring, data management, capacity building for operational and financial performance, and implementation support for transition to circular economy

Target municipalities of the Gjirokastër – Vlorë South WZ (e.g., Delvinë, Himarë, Finiq, Konispol, Sarandë, Dropull, Gjirokastër, Këlcyrë, Libohovë, Memaliaj, Përmet, Tepelenë). Field work and trainings will take place across these municipalities; coordination with central agencies in Tirana as needed. The Implementation Period is 36 months from contract signature.

The Ministry of Environment 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. The Consultants shall fulfill the following minimum requirements.

Shall be a registered legal entity with experience as a TA service in the areas of solid waste management for the past 5 years. Have previous experience in providing capacity building and training involving aspects such as governance, budgeting and data management,. Should have successfully developed waste management plans in minimum 3 municipalities/local government units .

The firm should have a multidisciplinary team that combines expertise in environmental engineering, waste management planning, GIS-based service design, legal and policy frameworks, and training facilitation. The shortlisting criteria are: No. Evaluation criteria Points 1. Overall experience of the firm /years of the consultant in the market 30 points 2.

Relevant Specific Experience in similar assignments 60 points 3.

Availability of staff within the firm to perform the assignment 10 points TOTAL 100 points The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00-16:00 from Monday to Thursday and 09.00-13.00 Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by November 25th, 2025, 16:30 local time .

For more information interested consultants can find the Terms of References in the link : https://mjedisi.gov.al/category/njoftime/ Agency: Ministry of Tourism and Environment Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 812000.0 USD