Philippines: Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Water Supply in Cotabato City

This tender announces an information gathering and verification survey concerning the water supply system in Cotabato City, Philippines. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services to conduct this study. The survey aims to assess the current state of the water supply infrastructure in Cotabato City, identify challenges related to water quality, quantity, accessibility, and operational efficiency, and verify the needs for potential improvements or development projects. This is crucial for ensuring a stable and safe supply of drinking water to the residents of Cotabato City, which is essential for public health and socio-economic development. The findings will inform JICA's potential support for projects aimed at rehabilitating or expanding the water supply system, ensuring its sustainability and resilience. Responses to questions were posted on August 3rd, providing clarity to potential bidders on the scope and objectives of this important urban infrastructure survey.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, urban development and housing and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Water Supply and Urban Infrastructure. Located in Philippines, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the water and sanitation sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.