Recruitment of a Firm for the finalization of the identification of PAPs and the updating of compensations according to the ordinance of 24/5/2022

The tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm to finalize the identification of affected persons (PAP) and update compensations in accordance with the ordinance dated May 24, 2022, as part of the Burundi Transport Resilience Project. This project, referenced as P172988, is financed by IDA-E1280. The procurement method employed is Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS). The awarded contract, under reference number BI-MIELS-PIU-391507-CS-CQS, has a duration of 30 days and was officially awarded on May 16, 2024. The minimum qualifying score for bidders was set at 75. The firm awarded the contract is RSD (Research and Study Center for Sustainable Development), located at Quartier Asiatique, Avenue des Paysans, n°19, Immeuble 'La goûte du ciel', 1er Etage, Bureau n°2, Burundi. The final evaluation price for the contract is BIF 249,679,000, which is also the signed contract price. The evaluation scores included a technical score of 75, with specific experience, methodology, key personnel, and financial components contributing to the overall ranking. This project is crucial for enhancing transport resilience in Burundi and ensuring fair compensation for affected individuals.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, transport and logistics and finance and banking sectors. Located in Burundi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 249.7 million.

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 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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.