Feasibility Study for an Animal by-Products Tender - 46327183

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Country: Moldova

Summary: Feasibility Study for an Animal by-Products Processing Facility

Deadline: 29 Oct 2020

Posting Date: 07 Oct 2020

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 46327183

Document Ref. No.: 1270748

Competition: ICB

Financier: World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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79314000 - Feasibility study

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Expression of Interest are invited for Feasibility Study for an Animal by-Products Processing Facility in the Republic of Moldova.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SELECTION # 1270748
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Selection Information
Assignment Title
Feasibility Study for an animal by-products processing facility in the Republic of Moldova
Publication Date
06-Oct-2020
Expression of Interest Deadline
29-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time - Washington D.C.)
Language of Notice
English
Selection Notice
Assignment Country
MD - Moldova

Funding Sources
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under:
BB - BANK BUDGET

TF0A0570 - Project Doc 2 Moldova Investment Climate Reform

Individual/Firm
The consultant will be a firm.
Assignment Description
SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2

https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: 1270748 - Feasibility Study for an animal by-products processing facility in the Republic of Moldova
Assignment Countries:

- Moldova
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
In order to achieve market authorization for the export to EU of products of animal origin Moldova must be able to demonstrate that it complies with EU requirements in various areas, including in the area of waste management/handling on animal by-products (ABPs) not intended for human consumption.

In the current Moldovan food production context, one of the biggest challenge - both for the public and the private actors - is the safe management and/or disposal of animal waste, particularly ABPs. The current methods and patterns of disposal of animal waste are not compliant with international best practice, resulting in high public health and environmental risks. To this end, safe management of ABPs is one of the key priorities identified by sector authorities in relation to required institutional and technical enhancements of the countrys food safety management system.

Private investment in ABP management has not materialised, given specific past political resistance to incineration which prevented further ABP regulation according to EU standards. Even if this legislative barrier has recently been overcome, past resistance still created regulatory uncertainty to deter a more intense interest on the part of the private sector in participating in the ABP management field. Another important deterrent to private investments is related to the scale and likely operational complexity of an ABP management system in Moldova. The countrys livestock and meat processing sectors are relatively small, and the former is overwhelmingly based on household animal husbandry.

Over the past several years Moldovas Government has been examining various possibilities to tackle the ABP management agenda. Following the recent adoption of the ABP Law in 2019, the Government has reached an agreement with the World Bank over a project to establish a comprehensive, EU-compliant system for the management of ABPs unintended for human consumption. The Government of Moldova is committing significant public funds for establishing an ABP management system; however, no final decision has been made yet on the technical model of the intended facility and on the way in which the public and private sector would share the role in management of such facility.

A pre-feasibility study in this respect has been carried out under the EU-funded ENPARD technical assistance (project reference EuropeAid/137050/DH/SER/MD) in 2017-2018. Its findings are based on 2015-2016 data and propose several options to be considered in terms of creating the relevant ABP management infrastructure.

Following up on the conclusions and recommendations of the pre-feasibility study, the Government shall perform a comprehensive feasibility study that will further help decide on the best technical solution and on the operational/business model to be adopted, including on the private sector participation in the ABP management system. Subject to identifying a suitable location, a flow and traffic study shall be developed, as well as technical designs and full tender documentation for construction works and their supervision.

National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment are the key policy making and policy implementation authorities in the area of food safety in Moldova. On behalf of the Government of Moldova, these institutions are the key beneficiaries of this assignment.
In order to achieve program objectives IFC is hiring a consulting firm to carry out the above outlined feasibility study.

The current assignment aims to develop a feasibility study that will support the Government of Moldova decisions with respect to the investment in a EU-compliant system of ABP management in Moldova.

The feasibility study shall analyze and propose options on the technical solution and on the operational/business model for an ABP management system. The options proposed by the study shall provide a comprehensive solution for processing all 3 categories of ABPs, either separately or combined, and cover all related substantial complementary infrastructure for collecting, transporting, storage and disposal of all 3 categories of ABPs. The feasibility study will also analyze options for private sector participation in the ABP management system and recommend the most sustainable solution to the Government.

The assignment will also help assess potential locations for ABP processing facility as proposed by the Government and prepare draft technical specifications for the procurement of design and construction works, as well as develop the Terms of Reference for design and construction works supervision services to be hired by the government separately.
INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE

The consultant will be a firm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The World Bank Group now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)
NOTES

Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
Attachments
Optional TOR File

Qualification Criteria
1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment.

2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm.

3. Provide information on their core business and years in business.

4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
MOLDOVA INVESTMENT CLIMATE REFORM PROJECT #600467

Feasibility Study for an animal by-products processing facility in the Republic of Moldova
A. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC leverages its products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions across the World Bank Group—to create markets that address the biggest development challenges of countries it operates in. IFC applies its financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help its clients and partners overcome financial, operational, and other challenges. We foster sustainable economic growth in developing countries by supporting private sector development, mobilizing private capital, and providing advisory and risk mitigation services to businesses and governments.

IFC Advisory Services provide advice to companies, financial institutions, industries, and governments to create markets and mobilize private investment. Through this work, Advisory Services help establish the necessary conditions to create markets and mobilize private investments—especially in the poorest and most conflict-affected areas of the world. Advisory services that are provided to client governments help improve regulations to enable increase of competitiveness and productivity of various sectors of the economy, and help shape Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to improve people-s access to high-quality infrastructure and basic services.

Moldova Investment Climate Reform Project (MD ICR Project) is part of the IFC advisory services portfolio in Europe and Central Asia. The objective of the Project is to increase Moldova`s private sector market competitiveness and agriculture exports by improving business enabling environment and institutional capabilities thus taking full advantage of the Association Agreement/ Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) with the EU (2014). The agribusiness component of the project aims at supporting Moldovan producers of food products (both plant origin and animal origin products) to access the hi

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