Consultant for Feasibility Study and Advise on Financial and Operational Reform of VCOMS

Request for Express of Interest

Consultant for Feasibility Study and Advise on Financial and Operational Reform of VCOMS

(Consulting Service – Firm Selection for Component 2, Reference No. PWMP-FS-002)

The Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic has received financing through a credit from the World Bank Loan and a grant from PROBLUE Trust Fund toward the cost of the "Lao PDR Pollution and Waste Management Project (PWMP)" and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services described below.

The consulting services (“the Services”) to support VCOMS in the development and implementation of operational, financial, contractual and institutional reforms to improve the performance, coverage, quality, efficiency and financial sustainability of municipal solid waste services in Vientiane Capital. The Services include: (i) assessment, reform options appraisal and planning, and (2) implementation advisory support and capacity building.

The assignment will be implemented over an estimated period of 48 months, under lump-sum contract basis. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below or from the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qsqnByPYnP0uIDTBOuGH7p5X5nv_FbMa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107931960117694973815&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Department of Housing and Urban Planning (DHUP) under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) 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. The consulting firm shall have at least 10 years of relevant international experience and shall demonstrate:

• International experience, including in a lead role, in transaction and contract advisory services for municipal solid waste...