REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
KAZAKHSTAN
Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening Project
Loan No: 8361-KZ
Assignment title: Analysis and Recommendations to Improve Energy Efficiency
and Handicap Accessibility in Pilot Courts
Reference No. (per Procurement Plan): KZJSISP/ CQS-04
The Republic of Kazakhstan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening Project (JSISP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The objective of the JSISP is (a) to strengthen the institutional capacity of selected agencies for effective implementation of selected laws; and (b) to improve the efficiency, transparency of, and access to selected public services in the justice sector.
The purpose of this assignment is providing technical assistance to the SC to improve the potential of the SC in effective use and management of court buildings, including the improvement of energy efficiency and handicap accessibility to pilot court buildings.
Implementation of this assignment shall assist in resolution of the following key objectives of the judicial system:
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ensuring access to justice;
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increasing trust in the judicial system;
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increasing efficiency and transparency of the judicial system;
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modernization of the judicial system.
Expected outcomes:
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analysis and diagnostics of the actual state of energy efficiency of Sites (energy audit), development of recommendations for improving energy efficiency;
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analysis and diagnostics of the actual state of handicap accessibility of Sites, development of recommendations for improving handicap accessibility;
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development of the Action Plan with an estimated budget to implement the recommendations.
The expected duration of the Assignment is 5 (five) months.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan now invites eligible consulting firms (the “Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Consultants should provide information, demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochure, description of similar assignments, experience in equivalent activities, staff relevant skills etc.), including names, titles and contact information of current and/or previous clients from whom detailed feedback can be sought if needed.
The Consultant should meet the following qualification requirements:
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at least 5 years of experience in provision of services in improving energy efficiency of public buildings and improving handicap accessibility;
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established international relations with other leading and well-known organizations of the world in the area of improving energy efficiency and/or improving handicap accessibility is preferable;
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at least 2 years of experience of participating in projects funded by international donors;
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necessary licenses and permits to conduct energy audits;
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availability of experts meeting or exceeding the qualification requirements, with skills and experience to fulfil the assignment: project team leader, energy auditor, experts on energy efficiency (of the buildings and HVAC), architect-expert in handicap accessibility.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits& Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011, revised July 2014) ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a subconsultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) method set out in Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 09:00 to 18:00 hours, Monday through Friday (Astana time).Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form or electronically (pdf format) signed by the Executive to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 18:00 hours Astana time on Friday, October 27, 2017.
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
3/1 Saryarka Ave., Bolashak Business Center,
4 floor, office No. 404/3
010000, Astana city, Kazakhstan,
Tel.: +7 (7172) 54 09 81