Technical Assistance for SCADA Feasibility and Monitoring Sensors in Albanian Agriculture Project

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: “TA for feasibility assessment of SCADA for two drainage pumping stations and monitoring sensors for remaining 25” Reference: AL-MARD-389940-CS-QCBS 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 services required to be contracted aim to support the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in ensuring successful implementation of the contract “TA for feasibility assessment of SCADA for two drainage pumping stations and monitoring sensors for remaining 25”. The MARD seeks the Consulting Services of a qualified consulting firm/consortium with the objective to assist MoARD with the Technical asisstance for feasibility assessment of SCADA for two drainage pumping stations and monitoring sensors for remaining 25. 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 Work

The purpose of this Scope of Work is to define the services required for assessing the existing stormwater pumping stations, with particular emphasis on the monitoring system, to determine their current condition and evaluate feasible solutions for effective remote monitoring of these stations. The Consultant shall review all available documentation, including but not limited to as-built drawings, operation and maintenance records, and existing monitoring or control system information. The Consultant shall conduct field inspections at each identified pumping station. The inspections shall include an evaluation of the instrumentation, automation and control panels, field sensors, communication networks, and all other related components. The purpose of the inspection shall be to assess the technical condition, operational performance, and suitability of these systems for integration into an automated monitoring framework. The Consultant shall document all findings through condition assessment reports, supported by photographs. Based on the inspection results, the Consultant shall prepare an evaluation of each site, for a system to achieve remote monitoring with the current setup. Recommendations should be prepared outlining the options available for implementing remote monitoring of the process at the pumping stations. The Consultant shall also prepare an implementation plan and roadmap for the recommended sequence of works, technical requirements, and timelines for deployment of the monitoring system across all sites. The consultant will organize local field visits to inspect each drainage station, will cooperate with the staf (operators) of the drainage stations in order to familiarize themselves with each drainage station structural condition, specifications and technical requirements. The tasks that will be performed within this activity include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect all 25 drainage stations to assess their technical condition, engineering infrastructure,
• Review the technical condition and operational characteristics of the modernized drainage pumping stations proposed for SCADA implementation.
• Assess the remaining twenty-five (25) drainage pumping stations where monitoring-only solutions will be applied.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems, control panels, communication availability, and operational practices.

Qualifications of the firms The Consultants may collaborate with each other in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy agreement to complement their respective areas of expertise, strengthen their technical accountability towards their proposals, provide a larger group of experts, and offer better approaches and methodologies.

• Qualifications of the firms

The Consultant shall be a firm or a group of firms/consultants with the following minimum qualifications:

• The Consultant must be a reputable consulting firm/group of consultants with demonstrable knowledge and at least 10 years of experience in designing control & SCADA/DCS systems.
• Similar contracts completed within the last 5 (five) years (must have completed at least 2 similar contracts in the last 5 years in designing control & SCADA/DCS systems.
• Previous experience with World Bank projects will be an advantage.

Applicants will be evaluated to determine a shortlist of the most qualified firms. The criteria to be used for the selection of the shortlist will be as follows:

• Core business and years in business – 30 points
• Previous experience in similar tasks – 60 points
• Availability of qualified staff within the firm to carry out the task – 10 points

The CVs of key experts will not be evaluated during the shortlist process. 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” July 2016 revised 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 Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: "Procurement in Investment Project Financing of Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services" (July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020), using the Consultant Qualification (CQ) method. Interested Consultants may obtain further information concerning the Terms of Reference at the official website of MARD: https://bujqesia.gov.al/projekti-qendrueshmeria-ndaj-klimes-dhe-zhvillimit-ne-bujqesi/ , or at the address below, during office hours 09:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 09:00 to 13:00 on Friday. Expressions of Interest (EoI) in English language must be delivered no later than February 26, 2026 hardcopy (in person or by mail) to the address below, within office hours, and/or electronically at the below e-mail address. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Adr: Blv. "Dëshmorët e Kombit", Nr. 2, 1001, Tirana, Albania E-mail: arben.molla@bujqesia.gov.al Attn: Mr. Arben Molla Project Manager Agency: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 108527.0 USD