Country : State of Palestine

STATE OF PALESTINE

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING

( CENTRAL TENDERING DEPARTMNET ( CTD

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE

PALESTINIAN WATER AUTHORIT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

( CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION )

Name of Project : Water Security Development- Gaza Central Desalination Program : Associated Works Project Phase I ( AWP - Phase 1 )

Project ID No .: P168739

Assignment Title : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ( ESIA ) for Nablus West Treated Wastewater Conveyance System and Reuse Scheme

Grant No .: TF - B2334
Reference No .: PWA / GCDP / CS22 / CQS
Invitation No .: PWA / WB / 2025 / 029EOI - CTD

The Palestinian Liberation Organization ( PLO ) for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program : Associated Works Project Phase I ( AWP - Phase 1 ) , and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services .
The consulting services ( " the Services " ) include Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ( ESIA ) for Nablus West Treated Wastewater Conveyance System and Reuse Scheme . The required services are available in the detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR ) for the assignment that can be found at the following website : www.pwa.ps/ar/Bid
The estimate level of effort for the key staff is 19 person - months . The assignment is expected to commence in April 2026 , and the implementation period is around eight ( 8 ) months .
The Central Tendering Department ( CTD ) 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 :
1. General experience : A consulting firm specialized in the field of preparing the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies for a minimum of 10 years ( 25 % ) .
2. Specific experience : The consulting firm must demonstrate proven expertise and a successful track record in carrying out con- sultancy assignments of a similar nature , specifically in the areas of environmental and social assessments related to the water and sanitation sector , or closely related fields .

3 .

Past Performance : The firm must provide documented evidence of having successfully completed at least two ( 2 ) consultancy assignments of comparable nature , scope , and complexity within the last seven ( 7 ) years . Supporting documentation may in- clude references , completion certificates , or project summaries outlining the scope of work , duration , and client details ( 75 % ) . Minimum qualifying score is 75 % .
Key Experts in the ToRs 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 " July 2016 Revised November 2017 , August 2018 , November 2020 , September 2023 and Feb.2025 ( " 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 Consultants Qualifications - based Selection ( CQS ) method set out in the Procurement Regulations .
Further information can be obtained at the address ( 1 ) below during office hours from 8:00 am to 03:00 pm .
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address ( 2 ) below in person , by mail , or by email , on or before 05/10/2025 no later than 12:00 noon local time

The addresses are :

Address 1 : For Information

Palestinian Water Authority

Kamal Nasir Street , Al Masayef , Ramallah , West Bank , State of Palestine

Attn : Eng . Rawan Isseed

Institutional Specialist

Tel : +972 2 2987665

Fax : +972 2 2987336

Project Management & Support Unit ( PMSU )

Mobile : +970 598914044

Email : risseed@pwa.ps rawan_isseed@hotmail.com

Address 2 : For Submission
Ministry of Public Works and Housing Central Tendering Department

First floor ,

Beside to Coca Cola Company ,
Bitounia Al - Balou ' Street ( Alm'abar )
West Bank / Palestine
Attn : Eng . Taher Abu Shamleh
Acting General Director
Tel : +970 2 296 6006/7
Fax : +970 2 298 8582 Mobile : + 970592899214 E - mail : ctd@mpwh.pna.ps

Central Tendering Department