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Consultanting Services

State of Palestine
Palestinian Energy & Natural Resources Authority

دولة فلسطين
سلطة الطاقة والموارد الطبيعية الفلسطينية

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
( CONSULTANTING
SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION )

- ( 8 ) 3/20

COUNTRY : West Bank and Gaza
NAME OF PROJECT : Advancing Sustainability in Performance , Infrastructure , And Reliability of Energy Sector in The West Bank and Gaza ( ASPIRE )
Assignment Title : Assessment of Sustainable Lead Acid Battery ( ULAB ) Disposal , Collection and Recycling Scheme , Gaza Strip - Palestine
Reference No .: GZ - PENRA - 326672 - CS - QCBS

The Palestine Liberation Organization for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Advancing Sustainability in Performance , Infrastructure , And Reliability Of Energy Sector In The West Bank And Gaza ( ASPIRE ) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services . The consulting services ( " the Services " ) include the assessment of the feasibility of ULAB waste management with particular focus on the recycling scheme in Gaza Strip ,
Level of effort ( 28 man - month ) ,
Expected start date of assignment ( July , 2023 )
The detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR ) for the assignment can be obtained at the address and / or from the electronic websites given below :
Attention : Procurement Officer , Al Masayef.- PENRA Building / 4th floor . City : Ramallah , Country : Palestine Telephone : +9722 2984752 , or +970 2 2984752 Facsimile number : +9722 2984753 or +970 2 2984753
Electronic mail address : procurement@menr.org

Higher Council for Public Procurement Policies ' electronic website : https://www.shiraa.gov.ps
The Palestinian Energy & Natural Resources Authority now invites eligible 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 :
1. The Consultant's general experience , technical and management capabilities : The consultant shall demonstrate minimum 7 years ' experience covering , but not limited to , the following areas :

• Managerial experience : Experience in the full waste management chain and recycling assessment studies covering technical , financial , legal and suitability ( environmental and Social ) aspects .
• Technical experience : in - depth knowledge in Lead Acid Batteries manufacturing , disposal and recycling proc esses , experience in hazardous waste management and waste management chain and specifically in ULABS re cycling technologies .
Financial : experience in running economic feasibility simulations and financial schemes for the ULAB recycling activities . Sustainability : Experience and knowledge in the applicable regulations and laws relevant to environmental and social impact assessment . This includes local Palestinian laws and the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework ( ESF ) .

• Legal : In - depth knowledge and relevant experience in the waste and Hazardous waste local and international legislation .

2. The Consultant's specific experience relevant to the assignment : the Consultant shall demonstrate successful com pletion of at least two contracts , each of minimum value USD 200,000 . similar in nature , scope , and complexity to the assignment subject in the TOR and during the last ten ( 10 ) years ;
3. The consultant relevant experience in the Middle East and North Africa Region and knowledge of local conditions and local language is a plus .

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 November 2020 ( " 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 open international competitive selection of firms ' consultants considering the Quality and Cost Based Selection method ( QCBS ) .
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:00 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m ( Palestine local time )

Expressions of interest must be delivered either in a written form ( by courier / in person ) or electronically ( by email ; signed , in itialed , stamped , and accompanied by power of attorney to sign ) to the address / email below by 12:30 p.m. on 05/04/2023 . Attention : Procurement Officer , Al Masayef - PENRA Building / 4th floor , City : Ramallah , Country : Palestine Telephone : +9722 2984752 , or +970 2 2984752 Facsimile number : +9722 2984753 or +970 2 2984753 Electronic mail address : procurement@menr.org
Higher Council for Public Procurement Policies ' electronic website : https://www.shiraa.gov.ps