REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Detailed Description

The consulting services (“the Services”) include the provision, to the Client (MEPIU) of to acting as Implementation Support Consultant for preparation and implementation of the activities/contracts that cover the scope of Project. The Consultant will be responsible for: Elaboration of detailed energy audits, technical specifications and bidding documents for the DSI contracts, support during tendering, bids evaluation and contracting, support for contracts’ management, technical supervision of the works for EE renovation, post-implementation energy performance. The Services to be provided by the Consultant will be divided in four (4) Phases that will last about 48 months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment: TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

The Moldova Energy Projects Implementation Unit (MEPIU) is 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 shortlisting criteria are: general experience in energy efficiency, building renovation, or sustainable infrastructure, with at least of three (3) similar assignments completed in the past ten (10) years in the region (in Europe and/or Central Asia countries). The firm should demonstrate strong technical and managerial capacity, including qualified experts in energy efficiency, engineering, procurement, and related fields, preferably with experience in similar geographical and institutional contexts. Financial soundness and the ability to mobilize adequate resources for the assignment are also required.

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 2017 and August 2018), 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 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 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. hours (local time).

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 April 29, 2025.

Amendment no.1

Information for submitting documents

To: Mr. Ruslan Surugiu, Interim Director

Address: 1, Alecu Russo Street, Block A1, Sixteenth (16th) floor, office 163

ZIP Code: MD-2068, city of Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Tel./Fax: +373 22 49-67-90

E-mail: mepiu@mepiu.md

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(update 04.05.2025) - CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

Details

Project Number / Credits no.: 9696-MD 

Bid/Contract Reference No: 9696-E 2.4

Selection method: Request for Proposal

Duration of Contract: from the effective date till June 30, 2029

Evaluation Currency: Euro

Awarded Bidder