eConsultant2: Urban Transport Master Plan in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Deadline: 09-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The main objectives of this project are to (a) inform the authorities in Chittagong of BRTC_double_decker_bus_03652measures to improve its urban transport system through the development of a master plan, and (b) prepare pre-feasibility studies for bus improvement projects as priority investment. These objectives will be achieved by conducting a thorough review of existing transport policies and projects, carrying out travel demand and traffic studies, developing a strategic-level urban transport master plan, developing a pre-feasibility study for short-term and long-term priority interventions, and developing an institutional restructuring proposal for an efficient and quality public bus service in Chittagong, and for transport management in general.

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eConsultant2: Support to the Water Sector Modernization Program in Peru

Deadline: 05-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Water GP will hire a firm to undertake a (institutional, organizational, technical and waterfinancial) study on 4-6 urban Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) utilities (EPS) that serve Perus intermediate cities. The study will address the key challenges the cities face concerning WSS service provision to ensure water underpins the development of the intermediate cities as the new growth poles. The work will propose reforms of the EPS management models and develop Business Plans for each EPS.

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eConsultant2: Law firm for new report on Recommended PPP Contractual Provisions

Deadline: 27-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

In 2015 the World Bank Group developed the Report on Recommended PPP Contractual PPPsProvisions, 2015 Edition which was published in August 2015 and presents the first attempt by any of the Multilateral Development Banks to prepare a compilation of recommended contractual language for PPP agreements. In response to the industry feedback received on the contents of the 2015 Report during internal and external stakeholder consultations following its publication, it is now intended to continue this very successful initiative and to engage an international law firm to prepare a new version of this report, namely the Report on Recommended PPP Contractual Provisions, 2016 Edition (2016 Report).

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eConsultant2: Solar Power Review

Deadline: 01-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The purpose of the 2016 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Review is to prepare a status solar-energyreport on the CSP technology, market and industry, covering all segments (and not just the large-scale plants), updating previous studies dating back to 2013 to reflect recent market developments, policy changes and climate change mitigation commitments following COP21 trends briefly discussed in the background section. It will thus guide the work of the whole CTF MENA CSP TA, helping to focus on activities that are the most likely to have an impact on the ground.

See full tender here: # 1210394 CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER (CSP) 2016 REVIEW

eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org

Tender notification: # 1210394

Assignment Countries:

  • DZ – Algeria
  • EG – Egypt, Arab Republic of
  • JO – Jordan
  • LY – Libya
  • MA – Morocco
  • TN – Tunisia

eConsultant2:National Quality Infrastructure – Development of Country Cases

Deadline: 31-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.Free-BRT-Bus-rides-in-LAgosC.)

The World Bank Group Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice is seeking to hire an expert to assist in the development of a NQI value proposition through identifying country cases that successfully implemented NQI reforms (e.g. considered international good practices)

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eConsultant2:National Quality Infrastructure – Development of Diagnostic Tools

Deadline: 24-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice (TCGP) within the World Bank Group
is seeking to hire an expert to assist in the development of a NQI value proposition in the following two areas (A)and (B):India building
(A) Developing a diagnostic tool(s) that assesses a country’s status quo and readiness for NQI reform
(B) Contribute to increasing knowledge of the project team through:
a) Design and conduct a training session about the developed diagnostic tool
b) Participate in dialogue among T&C staff to refine the NQI value proposition
c) Test the diagnostic tool in a selected pilot country

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eConsultant2: Traffic Engineering Consultant

Deadline: 17-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The core services of consultancy will be:
– Assess the set of produced traffic studies by the client, including databases, simulations Rural Infra in Cambodiaand methodologies.
– Interview the main technicians that performed the studies to understand the process and main adopted assumptions
– Develop some back-of-the-envelope simulations to verify accuracy on findings
– Issue a report with main findings regarding accuracy and robustness of the findings

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eConsultant2: Environmental and Social Consultant

Deadline: 17-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is being Ethiopia-Road-Constructionconsidered as lead advisor to structure and promote a new Roads Concession Program.The Client expects to attract international bidders for the above mentioned Concessions Program.This consultant is expected to render advisory services for IFC and its client related to key socio-environmental issues concerning the Transaction.

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eConsultant2: PREPARATION OF A RAPID CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR BHOPAL INDORE SUPER CORRIDOR

Deadline: 21-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Govt of Madhya Pradesh is keen to develop the region between Indore and Bhopal as India buildinga network of urban and economic clusters, with focus on creating employment opportunities and providing high quality infrastructure and social amenities. This region is being referred to as the Bhopal Indore Super Corridor (BISCO) Region. As part of its preparation of the proposed Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Project, Urban Administration and Development Directorate, GoMP, has asked the World Bank to support the drafting of the strategic corridor development strategy for BISCO region. The objective of this consultancy is to hire a consultancy firm, or a consortium of firms, to prepare a strategic corridor development strategy that will outline how the existing transportation corridor can be catalyzed into an urban and economic corridor, underpinned by regional development approaches.

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eConsultant2: Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Semeikhon Riverside Port Project in Myanmar

Deadline: 14-Jan-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

This greenfield project will be developed by MMID. IFC, through its proposed equity participation in this InfraVentures project, will play the role of co-developer. SMP is located India buildingalong the bank of Ayeyarwady River, around 70 km from Mandalay city in Myanmar. MMID is also the developer of Myotha Industrial Park (MIP), a greenfield 10,000 acre mixed-used Industrial Zone.The land footprint of SMP (all phases) is about 152 hectares with an expected quay length of 1,500 meters. SMP will be developed in phases as container port traffic builds up over time.

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