Consultancy Service for Supervision of Amibara Right side embankment works of Awash river Basin in different lots
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Ethiopia Flood Management Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: ET-MOWE-547334-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Ethiopia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 17, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the infrastructure 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Ethiopia Flood Management Project (E-FMP)
Grant No. E124-Et
Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Supervision of Amibara Right side embankment works of Awash river Basin in different lots)
Reference No.: ET-MOWE-547334-CS-QCBS
The Government of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Flood Management Project (E-FMP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) comprise the provision of Supervision and Contract Administration Consultancy Services for the Resilience of Flood Risk Reduction Infrastructure – Amibara Right Bank Embankment Construction Project.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:-The overall objective of this assignment is to provide construction supervision and contract administration, including design modifications where necessary, and to ensure that the project works are executed in an orderly and efficient manner. The Consultant shall ensure a high standard of workmanship and the use of specified quality materials, completion within the approved construction schedule, and full compliance with the approved drawings and technical specifications. All services shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions of the FIDIC Red Book (2017), the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Works), acceptable environmental and social standards, and the Client’s requirements.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
- Lot 1 (Chainage 0+000 to 35+000):
- Provide construction supervision and contract administration services for the Amibara Right Bank Embankment civil works from chainage 0+000 to 35+000.
- Supervise the works in accordance with the FIDIC Red Book (2017), approved designs, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and social requirements throughout construction
- Review and recommend necessary design adjustments during construction and coordinate with the Lot 2 Consultant.
- Lot 2 (Chainage 35+000 to 60+000):
- Provide construction supervision and contract administration services for the Amibara Right Bank Embankment civil works from chainage 35+000 to 60+000.
- Supervise the works in accordance with the FIDIC Red Book (2017), approved designs, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and social requirements throughout construction.
- Review and recommend necessary design adjustments during construction and coordinate with the Lot 1 Consultant.
KEY DELIVERABLES AND INDICATIVE TIMING: The key deliverables include: the Inception Report, to be submitted within two (2) weeks of contract commencement. During the construction period, the Consultant shall submit Weekly Status Reports, Bi-weekly Executed Take-off Sheets and survey/as-built data, Monthly Progress Reports, and Quarterly Safeguard Compliance and Environmental & Social Monitoring Reports, in accordance with the contract requirements. Design review outputs and recommendations shall be submitted as required during the pre-construction and construction phases. Upon completion of the works, the Consultant shall submit As-built Drawings, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, the Final Completion Report, and the Final Payment Certification as part of the project handover and contract close-out.
SCOPE OF SERVICES: The scope of the services is to provide construction supervision and contract administration for the Amibara Right Bank Embankment civil works under Lot 1 (Chainage 0+000 to 35+000) and Lot 2 (Chainage 35+000 to 60+000), including design review, quality assurance, environmental and social compliance, post-construction support, and coordination between the two supervision consultants to ensure consistent implementation of the Project.
ESTIMATED PERSON MONTH & DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: The estimated total key staff input for the consultancy services is 144 Person-Months per lot, resulting in an overall estimated input of 288 Person-Months for the two lots combined. The implementation period for each lot is 20 months, comprising 1 month pre-construction, 18 months construction supervision, and 1 month project close-out, including limited inputs during the Defects Liability Period (DLP). The assignment is expected to commence in line with the procurement schedule, with the total contract duration aligned to the full supervision and close-out period for both Lot 1 (Chainage 0+000 to 35+000) and Lot 2 (Chainage 35+000 to 60+000).
DETAIL TOR ATTACHED: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at https://www.mowe.gov.et/en/resource_types/tor .
The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
THE SHORTLISTING CRITERIA ARE:
- Firm’s Core business and years in business
- Relevant experience and Qualifications of the consulting firm in the field of the assignment
- Technical and managerial capability of the firm.
- Number and qualifications of professional staff of the firm. Not the number and qualification of key Experts proposed for the assignment as they will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage
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 IPF Borrowers” Nov 2020 updated in September 2023. Procurement will also comply with “Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants” revised as of July 1, 2016.
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.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 am and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before July 17, 2026 4:00 pm (Local Time).
Ministry of Water and Energy
Ethiopia Flood Management Project – Management Unit
Attn: Mr. Temesgen Ketema
Haile Gebresilassie Avenue Ground Floor, Room Number 01
Tel: +251116898006
E-mail: temesgenketemae@gmail.com / birukako2000@gmail.com
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 30, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: OP00454825. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ethiopia Flood Management Project
Ethiopia Flood Management Project has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Ethiopia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 30, 2026.
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This notice was issued by Ethiopia Flood Management Project in Ethiopia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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The submission deadline is July 17, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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