Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project 1

                     BANGLADESH INLAND WATER TRANSPORT AUTHORITY
                      BIWTA  BHABAN, 141-143, MOTIJHEEL C/A, POST BOX 76,
                                               DHAKA-1000, BANGLADESH
                                                        www.biwta.gov.bd

Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Procurement Expert (PE) (S10) of Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1 (Navigational Channel Development)

The Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received financing credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards cost of the Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1 (Navigational Channel Development) being implemented by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) under Ministry of Shipping. Now the BIWTA intends to apply part of the fund for the consulting services.

2. Scope of Services:

The Procurement Expert (PE) will provide expertise support and advice as a full-time member of the procurement team in PIU and will be responsible for leading the procurement functions of the project, so that the procurements are done as per the relevant Regulations of World Bank. Detailed scope of works (Terms of Services) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below, either through email or in person. TOR is also available in BIWTA’s website (www.biwta.gov.bd).

3. General Qualification and Experience:

• BSc. in Engineering and/or Master’s in procurement/ economics/ statistics/ finance/ business administration/management/law or other relevant subjects. Professional degree/membership (such as MCIPS) of any internationally recognized institution will be preferred.

• About 15 years of work experience of which 10 years should substantially be related to the relevant tasks of preparation of tender documents (Works, Goods, Services)/ EoI, proposal documents/ procurement plan, evaluation of bids/proposals, negotiation, conflict resolutions and following concerned contract, PPR 2008 and Procurement documents & Regulations of World Bank or similar Development Partners.

4. Specific skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and working experience of e-Government Procurement (e-GP) is a must;
• Specialized knowledge of procurement of goods; various forms of construction contracts; selection/ contracting of consultant services; preparation of bidding / contract documents for the international procurement of goods, works, services; public procurement policies; sustainable procurement; advanced contract management;
• Proven working experience on procurement following the World Bank or other Development Partners’ Procurement Regulations is a must. Knowledge and understanding of World Bank’s STEP system is an added advantage;
• Possess excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

5. Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1 (Navigational Channel Development) now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. The Applicants are requested to submit their: (a) CV (Curriculum Vitae), which will indicate that they are qualified to perform the assignment; (b) expected remuneration and (c) submission letter as per standard format.

6. The Procurement Expert (PE) will be selected in accordance with the “World Bank’s Procurement Regulation for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, Revised September 2023)”. It is expected that the Consultant’s service will commence within one month of hiring. Duration of the consultancy services would be over the period of 36 (Thirty-six) months.

7. Expression of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted by 04 July, 2024 up to 4:00 PM either in sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of the Procurement Expert (PE)” in the email’s subject line or on top of the envelope or through email sent to the following undersigned address. EOIs received after the last date of submission will not be considered for short listing.

8. The Project authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOI without assigning any reason, whatsoever.

(Md. Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan)
Superintending Engineer,BIWTA
       &
Project Director
JRSMP-1 (Navigational Channel development)
BIWTA Bhaban (Level 7)
141-143 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
E-mail: pdjamunac2@gmail.com