صندوق تطوير وإقراض الهيئات المحلية
Municipal Development & Lending Fund
Request for Expression of Interest
( Consultancy Firms )
Project Name : West Bank and Gaza Integrated Solid Waste Management Project - Phase 1 - ( ISWMP - 1 ) Assignment : Detailed Study on Optimizing Solid Waste Collection in the West Bank
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MDLF has received financing in the amount of US $ 25 million equivalent from the TFGWB , and PID - MDTF toward the cost of the West Bank and Gaza Integrated Solid Waste Management - Phase I Project ( ISWMP - 1 ) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods , works , non - consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project .
MDLF intends to apply part of the proceeds under the Project toward payment under the Contract " the above- mentioned assignment " ( hereinafter called " the Services " ) .
The overall objective of this assignment is to improve the efficiency , effectiveness , and sustainability of solid waste collection and transfer operations across West Bank . This will be achieved through a detailed assessment of existing solid waste collection services identifying gaps and areas for improvement across institutional , technical , operational , environmental and social , and financial management aspects and establish benchmarking with international guidelines and practices and propose / implement viable service optimization options and capacity development works , within a framework of key performance indicators .
The detailed Terms of References ( TORS ) for the assignments can be viewed at the website : www.MDLF.org.ps/TOR . 1. MDLF now invites eligible firms to express their interest in providing the services . Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified and have the relevant experience to perform the services . 2. The shortlisting criteria are :
( 1 ) General Firm's Profile :
Core Business : the firm shall possess a strong background in solid waste management planning , system op- timization , and institutional strengthening and carrying out detailed studies on planning and optimizing solid waste collection and management systems integrating circular economy and green practices of similar projects in nature , scale , and complexity , with working knowledge in the MENA region is a plus .
Years in Business : the firm must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of the assignment . ( 2 ) Qualifications in the Field of the Assignment :
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Proven track record in successfully completing at least two ( 2 ) similar assignments within the last ten ( 10 ) years , involving solid waste management system assessment and design across the entire waste management cycle , including components related to GIS - based planning , environmental and social management .
Expertise in the preparation of Environmental and Social Management Systems , that includes monitoring , auditing , occupational health and safety ( OHS ) , and institutional support .
Expertise in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs ) and the preparation of detailed investment plans on strategic and on wasteshed and service area levels .
Expertise in the design and implementation of capacity development and training programs in SWM systems and system standardization across planning , execution , and development of technical , financial , environmental , social , and OHS aspects in accordance with recognized international standards and the World Bank's ESS .
Technical and Managerial Organization : the firm uses recognized , pre - approved methodologies with track record in implementing multiple complex tasks simultaneously and managing technical teams efficiently and effectively . ( 3 ) General Qualifications and Key Staff :
Availability of Qualified Staff : Staff include team leader , solid waste specialist , financial specialist , legal expert , capacity development specialist , environmental expert , social expert , health & safety , and GIS and data analysis specialist .
3. MDLF draws the attention of the interested firms to the conflict of interest articles included in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers , Sixth edition dated March 2025 first published in July 2016 ; and the " Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD loans and IDA Credits and Grants " dated January 2011 .
4. 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 .
5. Request for Proposals ( RFPs ) will be sent to the shortlisted firms . Firms will be selected under Selection based on Quality - Cost Based Selection ( QCBS ) in accordance with the provisions of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers , Sixth edition dated March 2025 first published in July 2016 ; and the " Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD loans and IDA Credits and Grants " dated January 2011 .
6. Further information can be obtained from MDLF during office hours 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday at the address given below .
7. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before Thursday 09/07/2026 . Late expres- sions will be rejected .
8. The address referred to above is : Mohammad Ramahi / Director General
Address : Ein Sam'an Street
Ramallah , Palestine
Tel : 02- 2426610 // Fax : 02-2426617
E - mail : OSWC@mdlf.org.ps
