REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES) UZBEKISTAN RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN IRRIGATION CANALS OF TASHSAKA IRRIGATION SYSTEM PROJECT IN KHOREZM REGION OF REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN Agriculture Sector CONSULTING SERVICES Financing No. UZB-064-065 The Government of Uzbekistan has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank toward the cost of the “Reconstruction of Main Irrigation Canals of Tashsaka Irrigation System in Khorezm Region of Uzbekistan”, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The services include preparation of the detailed Design, preparation of Tender Documents, assisting in bidding process, preparation of draft contracts, project implementation supervision and preparation of monthly, quarterly progress reports including inception and final reports. Please refer to the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in IDB Website, dated 30/12/2012. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Republic of Uzbekistan now invites eligible consultants from Member Countries of the IDB to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Experience in the following area or tasks shall be the minimum requirement for these assignments: • Assistance in Project Management • Design of works for the Rehabilitation of Irrigation & Drainage infrastructure • Procurement (preparation of bidding documents, evaluation, contracting etc.) • Construction Supervision Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications and clearly specify the type of association (a joint-venture or sub consultancies). A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Guidelines for the Use of Consultants under Islamic Development Bank Financing (current edition). Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours, from 10:00 to 17:00 (Tashkent time). Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by February 28, 2013. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan Postal address: Navoi str. 4, Tashkent city, 100004, Uzbekistan Tel: +99871 2412353 Fax: +99871 2419135 E-mail: a.nazarov@qsxv.uz