REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS)

 

Country: Republic of Kazakhstan

Project: Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project in Kazakhstan

Sector: Road Construction

Consulting Services: Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant (PMCSC)

Mode of Financing: Instalment Sale

Financing No. KAZ-1031

 

1. The JSC “NC “KazAvtoZhol” has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in the form of a loan toward the cost of Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the services of the Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant.

 

2. The project aims to improve the efficiency of road transport infrastructure and ensure safe and efficient movement of goods and people. In particular, it will help to cope with current traffic volumes and meet future transport needs, eliminate current road efficiency problems caused by poor design and road surface conditions. Ultimately, the average travel time, as well as operating costs for transportation, will be reduced by a third. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this document.

 

3. The JSC “NC “KazAvtoZhol” now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services.

 

4. The estimated time for design review and completion of the procurement phase is a 6–18 month period for contractor mobilization and design stage. The time frame of the construction phase is thirty-six (36) months and 7 years of performance-based maintenance period. The assignment will require a total of 297 person-months of input from key and non-key experts.

 

5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 paragraphs of the Procurement Policy of the Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultancy Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing, April 2019, revised as of February 2023 (the “Procurement Guidelines”), setting forth IsDB’s policy on conflict of interest.

 

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. A consultant firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method through shortlisting firms among IsDB Member Countries (QCBS-MC) set out in the Procurement Guidelines.

 

8. The shortlist of qualified firms will be prepared on the response to this invitation, after which short-listed firms will be invited to submit their proposals.

 

9. In order to determine the capability and experience of consulting firms seeking to be shortlisted, the information submitted shall include the following:

• Company profile, organization and staffing;

• Details of experience or similar assignments undertaken in the previous five years, including their locations. The information submitted shall include for each project, as a minimum:

            - project title, location, objectives and brief narrative description of the project;

            - contractual role of the firm;

            - presence of any affiliate or parent companies and their respective roles;

            - start and completion dates;

            - value of assignment;

            - name of the Client and funding source;

            - functions and tasks carried out, including applicable national and/or international codes and standards, and certification;

• Quality control and assurance; and
• Project management coordination.

 

The above information should not exceed 50 pages.

 

10. Evaluation criteria of Expressions of Interest:

Management Competence:

- Project management coordination;

- Quality certification.

Technical Competence:

- Specialization of the company in relation to the industry orientation of the assignment;

- Company's experience in relation to the terms of reference;

- Number of similar projects (FIDIC Books) in which the company acted as a leading partner;

- IFI financed projects experience.

Geographical Competence:

- Company's work experience in the country;

- Company's regional experience;

- Permanent presence/local office(is not mandatory) or equivalent arrangements (e.g., joint ventures or mobilization plans are acceptable).

 

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

 

11. Two (2) copies of the above information in English should be submitted to the address below in an envelope marked "Expression of Interest for “Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project in Kazakhstan” Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant” or by e-mail.

           

Further information may be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:30 hours (Astana time).

 

12. Expressions of interest must be submitted in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 8 June 2026.

 

Attention: Chief Engineer, S. Imashev

Address: Syganak 60/4, Astana city, Kazakhstan
6th floor Office JSC “NC “KazAvtoZhol”

City: Astana

Country: Kazakhstan

Electronic mail address: qajchief.engineer@gmail.com