Metro Manila Flood Management Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Philippines

Metro Manila Flood Management Project, Phase 1

IBRD Loan No. 8784-PH

AIIB Loan No. 000023-1-PHL

Assignment Title: Consulting Services for External Monitoring of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project, Phase I

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): PH-DPWH-477305-CS-CQS

The Republic of the Philippines has received financing from the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank toward the cost of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project, Phase I and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services seek the services of an External Monitoring Agent (EMA) that will measure and assess whether project’s implementation meets its goals effectively and adheres to both national and international standards and evaluate the outputs and intermediate outcomes of project components. This independent review will provide key stakeholders with timely insights into the project’s progress, identify areas for improvement, and help mitigate risks that may hinder successful implementation.

The selected consultancy will conduct regular assessments of project management and implementation, assess the efficiency and quality of E&S mitigation measures and analyze the outputs and intermediate outcomes in the achievement of technical and social objectives.   The EMA will serve as a valuable mechanism for accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making, contributing to the project’s success and the long-term resilience to floods of Metro Manila

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the can be accessed through this link https://tinyurl.com/yc3x65uc.

The Department of Public Works and Highways UPMO - Flood Control Management Cluster 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 :

Criteria for EMA Selection

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” July 2016, revised on November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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 Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)  method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0700 to 1600 hours.  

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by April 3, 2025 up to 10:00 AM.

Department of Public Works and Highways

National Capital Region

Attention                     :  Atty. Jord Achaes R. David

                                       Chief, Administrative Division

                                      Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee

                                      DPWH-NCR

Address                       : DPWH-NCR 2nd St.

                                       Port Area, Manila, 1018, Philippines

Telephone Number      : (02) (8)308-3893

E-mail Address : david.jord_achaes@dpwh.gov.ph, copied to: dpwhncrbac1@gmail.com, mmfloodmanagement@gmail.com