REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consultancy Services – Firm’s Selection)
Country: Pakistan
Name of Program: Punjab Affordable Housing Program (PAHP)
Loan No. / Credit No.: 7043 - PK
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services - Detailed Planning, Architectural Design and Resident Construction Supervision (Site-1, Faisalabad).
Reference No. PK-URBAN UNIT, PUNJAB 466702-CS-CQS
1. The Government of Punjab has received Credit No. 7043 - PK from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Punjab Affordable Housing Program (PAHP). The Program is being implemented through a Program Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU) under the Housing Urban Development and Public Health Engineering (HUD&PHE) Department with Urban Sector Planning & Management Service (Pvt.) Ltd. (The Urban Unit - Government of Punjab) and PHATA (Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency) as co-implementing agencies. The PMIU-PAHP intends to hire Consultancy Services for Detailed Planning, Architectural Design and Resident Construction Supervision for Site-1, Faisalabad.
2. The consultancy services ("the Services") for conducting detailed Planning, Architectural Design and Resident Construction Supervision, ensuring full consistency with the TOR referred at Sr.No#3 below;
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and Shortlisting Criteria for the firm can be found at: https:/urbanunit.gov.pk/pahp or https://phata.punjab.gov.pk/phata_ads or https://pahp.gop.pk/procurements.html
4. The PMIU – PAHP invites reputed Architectural & Planning firms to express their interest in providing the said services. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The EoI needs to include the following information for shortlisting of firms as per detail given in the criteria.
- Firm(s)/joint venture(s) name, address, copy of the Registration Certificate with relevant professional bodies of the Government, supported by latest / updated renewal, country of operations (if the firm is registered and operating in several countries), Memorandum / Article of Association / Partnership Deed or Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable) (Letter of incorporation would be required).
- Registration with the relevant tax authorities for applicable taxes for National (Pakistani) firms (active tax payer).
- At-least ten (10) years of experience & past performance of firm(s) / joint ventures in preparing town / urban planning, architectural work, engineering design and resident construction supervision.
- Participation in national / international design competition for affordable housing.
- History of litigation (if any) in courts or any arbitration proceedings.
- Affidavit confirming that: (a) applicant firm(s)/joint venture(s) have never been blacklisted by any government department/ agency/ international financial institution. (If ever blacklisted, then provide the case history and status of the firm regarding this decision). (b) All the information provided by the applicant firm/joint venture is correct.
- The Firms / JV should demonstrate sufficient HR / managerial capacity and technical expertise in the areas covered in the TORs. Quality Management Systems’ Certifications for the firm will be an added advantage.
5. 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 1PF Borrowers" July 2016 (revised 2020), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. (https://www.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-new-framework)
6. 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.
7. The Consultants will be selected to conduct Services in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations 2020.
8. Further information can be obtained at the address given below during office hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) on all working days till the submission of EOI.
9. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below on or before January 24, 2025, by 1100 hours.
Program Director
Program Management and Implementation Unit (PMIU)
608 - Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore
Ph: 042-99205318 Ext: 268 Fax: 042-99205323 https://pahp.gop.pk/procurements.html
Email Address: rni.pahp@punjab.gov.pk