Request for Expressions of Interest, Ministry of Infrastructure

Tonga Cyclone Ian Reconstruction and Climate Resilience Project (TCIRCRP)

Consulting Services – Selection of an Individual Consultant

Building Inspector

Contract Reference Number: MOI/TCIRCRP/CON16,2,3,4

1. The Government Tonga has received a grant toward the Tonga Cyclone Ian Reconstruction and Climate Resilience Project (TCIRCRP), from the International Development Association (IDA) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the Contract for Consulting Services for a BUILDING INSPECTOR, contract no. MOI/TCIRCRP/CON16.2,3,4, (three positions to be covered).
2. The Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) is currently implementing the TCIRCRP, and funded by the World Bank, to restore housing, community facilities and basic services to the affected population of Ha’apai and strengthen the country’s resilience to natural disasters. The closing date for the project is 30^th June 2018.
3. The MOI, the Implementing Agency for the TCIRCRP, now invites Expressions Of Interest (EOI) from qualified Individual Consultants, including information on your experience and competence relevant to the following services to be provided;
4. Scope of work: The proposed Consultant will be responsible for Monitor and inspect construction works and installation of services for cyclone houses, SSR repairs and climate resilience retrofitting to ensure compliance with the proposed building plan pre-approved by MOI. A detailed description of the requirements of the position is included in the Terms of Reference (TOR). It is anticipated that the consultant will commence as soon as possible on a full-time for nine (9) months. Interested Consultants may obtain further information and the detailed TOR by requesting by emailing to svaEnuku@tscp.to
5. Interested Consultants should therefore provide the following i) a statement addressing the selection criteria detailed in the TOR, ii) a copy of the curriculum vitae and iii) a list of 3 references with relevant contact details for consideration in this selection process. Only the most qualified and suitable candidate will be interviewed prior to being invited to negotiate a Contract.
6. The Consultant will be selected based on “Selection of an Individual Consultant” in accordance with the “Guidelines; Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011, which can be accessed at worldbank.org/procure
7. Expressions of Interest, including documents requested on the above requirements may be delivered electronically in files less than 3Meg, or delivered to the address below or on or before Wednesday 06^th July 2016 and should be clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Consulting Services for Building Inspectors -Contract Number MOI/TCIRCRP/CON2,3,4”
8. Address for submission of Expression of Interest:

Attention: Sila Va’Enuku

Email: svaEnuku@tscp.to

Address: Ministry of Infrastructure, Bypass Road, Vaololoa, Nuku’alofa Tonga

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Ministry of Infrastructure