Technical Assistance for RMI Building Code Implementation Support

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)

Name of Project

RMI Urban Resilience Project (P177124)

Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number

E6610-MH

Assignment Title

Technical Assistance for RMI Building Code Implementation Support (Consulting Firm)

Procurement Plan Ref Number

MH-MWIU-558067-CS-CQS

Country of Delivery

Marshall Islands

1. The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the RMI Urban Resilience Project (RMIURP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

2. This assignment is intended to strengthen the technical and operational capacity of the Building Safety and Regulations (BSR) Division of the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Utility (MPWIU), in implementing the National Building Code (NBC) and the National Building Code Act. Through the engagement of a multidisciplinary firm, the assignment will provide specialized technical advisory services to support the implementation of the building regulatory system, improve regulatory processes, and enhance the technical capabilities of BSR staff. The assignment will also include targeted technical training for key stakeholders and the development of standard, code-compliant residential building plans to promote safe, affordable, and resilient housing. The complete scope of services, including the consultant qualification requirements, is indicated in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, which can be obtained from the contact details provided below.

The Consulting Firm shall provide qualified experts across relevant disciplines over a period of eighteen (18) months to support the Building Safety and Resilience (BSR) Division in achieving the objectives of this assignment by implementing the following three activities under two components.

PART A (Time-Based)

Activity 1. Technical Advisory Services

PART B (Lump Sum)

Activity 2. Standard...