The contract is related to activities for organization and management by providing experts for the project management teams of the Municipality of Blagoevgrad under procedure BG16FFPR003-1.001 "Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Core Growth Centers" under the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027, for the purposes of 8 administrative contracts for granting non-reimbursable financial assistance, divided into eight separate positions:
Separate position 1. "Reconstruction and renewal of park spaces in the locality "Bachinovo"
Separate position 2. "Creation of new social services for residential care in the Municipality of Blagoevgrad and the creation of a park area in the "Strumsko" neighborhood"
Separate position 3. "Major repair, reconstruction and introduction of energy efficiency measures in a building to create a Community Center for vulnerable groups and the renewal of the adjacent green area"
Separate position 4. "Construction, furnishing and equipping of a new educational building and sports hall and renewal, reconstruction, and introduction of energy efficiency measures in the building of the Ninth Primary School "Peyo Yavorov" and improvement of the yard space associated with them"
Separate position 5. "Reconstruction and renewal of the "Hunting House" park and Botanical Garden and development of a tourism marketing strategy"
Separate position 6. "Development of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and reconstruction, correction, and covering part of "Alexander Stamboliyski" street"
Separate position 7. "Renewal and improvement of the courtyard spaces of municipal schools in Blagoevgrad and interior renovation of the building of the former Inter-School Center for Vocational-Polytechnic Training (MUCTPO)"
Separate position 8. "Reconstruction, renewal, and modernization of "Macedonia" square".
Each of the activities is described in detail with specific sub-activities in the technical specifications of the respective separate positions.

LOT-0001
Separate position 1. "Reconstruction and renewal of park spaces in the locality "Bachinovo".
The goal of this order is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of the Municipality of Blagoevgrad, financed under procedure №BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Core Growth Centers under Priority 1 "Integrated Urban Development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
By awarding the service, the Municipality of Blagoevgrad aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of the administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor who has competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring proper spending and accounting of funds and avoiding non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the PPR 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the planned investments.
2. Expected results:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities including prepared and submitted interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and document storage;
• Ensured maximum efficient and transparent expenditure of the funds and resources of the project in accordance with the rules laid down in all applicable instructions and guidelines;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the PMU, composed of internal experts - employees of the municipality to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Achieving effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful achievement of the established goals and indicators of the project.
The participant in the current public procurement procedure must have key experts who have qualification and experience to execute qualitatively, on time, and within scope all obligations of the Contractor described in this Technical Specification throughout the contract period. The execution of activities requires office space, office equipment and materials, and transportation means, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The PMU will organize project activities, monitor and respond to the execution of contracts within the agreed deadlines; to achieve the established goals and performance indicators; to ensure the appropriate, efficient, and effective expenditure of project funds; will carry out direct monitoring of the execution. The team will be responsible for reporting the project at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, according to the requirements of the Managing Authority.
3. Team: The PMU will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this separate position:
• Financial expert
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Expert on compliance monitoring with environmental goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communications expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist expert;
• Construction engineer expert.
The technical specifications for Separate position 1. "Reconstruction and renewal of park spaces in the locality "Bachinovo" detail the obligations and responsibilities of each of the proposed experts, as well as the full scope of activities to be executed.

LOT-0002
Separate position 2. "Creation of new social services for residential care in the Municipality of Blagoevgrad and the creation of a park area in the "Strumsko" neighborhood.
The goal of this order is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of the Municipality of Blagoevgrad, financed under procedure №BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Core Growth Centers under Priority 1 "Integrated Urban Development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
By awarding the service, the Municipality of Blagoevgrad aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of the administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor who has competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring proper spending and accounting of funds and avoiding non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the PPR 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the planned investments.
Expected results from the execution of the order are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities including prepared and submitted interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and document storage;
• Ensured maximum effective and transparent expenditure of the funds and resources of the project in accordance with the rules laid down in all applicable instructions and guidelines;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the PMU, composed of internal experts - employees of the municipality to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Achieving effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful achievement of the established goals and indicators of the project.
The participant in the current procedure for awarding the public contract must have key experts who have qualification and experience to execute qualitatively, on time and within scope all obligations of the Contractor described in this Technical Specification throughout the contract period. The execution of activities requires office space, office equipment and materials, transportation means, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The PMU will organize project activities, monitor and respond to the execution of contracts within the agreed deadlines; to achieve the established goals and performance indicators; to ensure the appropriate, efficient, and effective expenditure of project funds; will carry out direct monitoring of the execution. The team will be responsible for reporting the project at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, according to the requirements of the Managing Authority.
3. Team: The PMU will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this separate position:
• Financial expert
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Expert on compliance monitoring with environmental goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communications expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist expert;
• Construction engineer expert.
The technical specifications for Separate position 2. "Creation of new social services for residential care in the Municipality of Blagoevgrad and the creation of a park area in the "Strumsko" neighborhood" detail the obligations and responsibilities of the respective experts, as well as the full scope of activities, subject to the order.

LOT-0003
Separate position 3. "Major repair, reconstruction and introduction of energy efficiency measures in a building for creating a Community Center for vulnerable groups and renewal of the adjacent green area".
The goal of this order is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of the Municipality of Blagoevgrad, financed under procedure №BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Core Growth Centers under Priority 1 "Integrated Urban Development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
By awarding the service, the Municipality of Blagoevgrad aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of the administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor who has competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring proper spending and accounting of funds and avoiding non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the PPR 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the planned investments.
Expected results from the execution of the order are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities including prepared and submitted interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and document storage;
• Ensured maximum effective and transparent expenditure of the funds and resources of the project in accordance with the rules laid down in all applicable instructions and guidelines;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the PMU, composed of internal experts - employees of the municipality to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Achieving effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful achievement of the established goals and indicators of the project.
The participant in the current procedure for awarding the public contract must have key experts who have qualification and experience to execute qualitatively, on time, and within scope all obligations of the Contractor described in this Technical Specification throughout the contract period. The execution of activities requires office space, office equipment and materials, transportation means, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The PMU will organize project activities, monitor and respond to the execution of contracts within the agreed deadlines; to achieve the established goals and performance indicators; to ensure the appropriate, efficient, and effective expenditure of project funds; will carry out direct monitoring of the execution. The team will be responsible for reporting the project at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, according to the requirements of the Managing Authority.
Team: The PMU will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this separate position:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Energy efficiency expert;
• Expert on compliance monitoring with environmental goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communications expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist expert;
• Construction engineer expert.
The technical specifications for Separate position 3. "Major repair, reconstruction and introduction of energy efficiency measures in a building for creating a Community Center for vulnerable groups and renewal of the adjacent green area" detail the obligations and responsibilities of the respective experts, as well as the full scope of activities, subject to the order.

LOT-0004
Separate position 4. "Construction, furnishing and equipping of a new educational building and sports hall and renewal, reconstruction, and introduction of energy efficiency measures in the building of the Ninth Primary School "Peyo Yavorov" and improvement of the yard space associated with them".
The purpose of this procurement is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of Blagoevgrad Municipality, financed under the procedure No. BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for integrated urban development in 10 urban municipalities – core centers of growth under Priority 1 "Integrated urban development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027. Through the assignment of the service, Blagoevgrad Municipality aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor with competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring the proper expenditure and accounting of funds and avoiding the non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the RD 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the framework of the planned investments.

The expected results from the execution of the order are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities, including the preparation and submission of interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Ensured quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and preservation of documentation;
• Ensured maximum effective and transparent expenditure of funds and resources under the project according to the rules set out in all applicable guidelines and instructions;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the project management team (PMT), composed of internal experts – municipal employees to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful implementation of the set goals and indicators for the project.
The participant in this public procurement procedure must have key experts who have qualifications and experience to fulfill all Contractor's obligations described in this Technical Specification qualitatively, on time, and by scope throughout the contract term. The execution of activities requires office, office equipment and materials, and means of transport, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The project management team will organize the activities of the project, will monitor and ensure execution of the contracts within the agreed deadlines; for achieving the set goals and performance indicators; for the appropriate, effective, and efficient expenditure of the project funds; it will carry out direct monitoring of implementation. The team will be responsible for project accounting at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, in accordance with the requirements of the Managing Authority.
The team: the project management team will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this specific lot:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Civil engineering expert;
• Ecologist;
• Energy efficiency expert;
• Compliance monitoring expert with ecological goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communication expert;
• Legal expert.
The Technical Specification for Lot 4 "Construction, furnishing, and equipping a new educational building and sports hall; and renovation, reconstruction, and implementation of measures for energy efficiency in the building of the Ninth Primary School 'Peyo Yavorov' and improvement of the outdoor space around them" describes in detail the obligations and responsibilities of the individual experts, as well as the full scope of activities subject to the order.

LOT-0005
Separate Lot 5. "Reconstruction and renovation of the 'Hunting House' park and the Botanical Garden, and development of a tourism marketing strategy".
The purpose of this procurement is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of Blagoevgrad Municipality, financed under the procedure No. BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for integrated urban development in 10 urban municipalities – core centers of growth under Priority 1 "Integrated urban development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
Through the assignment of the service, Blagoevgrad Municipality aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor with competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring the proper expenditure and accounting of funds and avoiding the non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the RD 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the framework of the planned investments.

The expected results from the execution of the order are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities, including the preparation and submission of interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Ensured quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and preservation of documentation;
• Ensured maximum effective and transparent expenditure of funds and resources under the project according to the rules set out in all applicable guidelines and instructions;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the project management team (PMT), composed of internal experts – municipal employees to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful implementation of the set goals and indicators for the project.
The participant in this public procurement procedure must have key experts who have qualifications and experience to fulfill all Contractor's obligations described in this Technical Specification qualitatively, on time, and by scope throughout the contract term. The execution of activities requires office, office equipment and materials, and means of transport, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The project management team will organize the activities of the project, will monitor and ensure execution of the contracts within the agreed deadlines; for achieving the set goals and performance indicators; for the appropriate, effective, and efficient expenditure of the project funds; it will carry out direct monitoring of implementation. The team will be responsible for project accounting at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, in accordance with the requirements of the Managing Authority.
The team: the project management team will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this specific lot:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Compliance monitoring expert with ecological goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communication expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist;
• Civil engineering expert.
The Technical Specification for Lot 5 "Reconstruction and renovation of the 'Hunting House' park and the Botanical Garden, and development of a tourism marketing strategy" describes in detail the obligations and responsibilities of the individual experts, as well as the full scope of activities subject to the order.

LOT-0006
Separate Lot 6. "Development of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and reconstruction, correction, and covering of part of "Alexander Stamboliyski" street".
The purpose of this procurement is to select a contractor who will provide external experts engaged in the organization and management of the project of Blagoevgrad Municipality, financed under the procedure No. BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for integrated urban development in 10 urban municipalities – core centers of growth under Priority 1 "Integrated urban development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
Through the assignment of the service, Blagoevgrad Municipality aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of administrative workload;
• Attracting a contractor with competence and serious practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring the proper expenditure and accounting of funds and avoiding the non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the RD 2021-2027;
• Achieving the planned results within the framework of the planned investments.

The expected results from the execution of the order are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities, including the preparation and submission of interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Ensured quality project management with maintaining an adequate audit trail and preservation of documentation;
• Ensured maximum effective and transparent expenditure of funds and resources under the project according to the rules set out in all applicable guidelines and instructions;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the project management team (PMT), composed of internal experts – municipal employees to achieve the planned results of the project.
• Effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Ensured successful implementation of the set goals and indicators for the project.
The participant in this public procurement procedure must have key experts who have qualifications and experience to fulfill all Contractor's obligations described in this Technical Specification qualitatively, on time, and by scope throughout the contract term. The execution of activities requires office, office equipment and materials, and means of transport, the provision of which will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The project management team will organize the activities of the project, will monitor and ensure execution of the contracts within the agreed deadlines; for achieving the set goals and performance indicators; for the appropriate, effective, and efficient expenditure of the project funds; it will carry out direct monitoring of implementation. The team will be responsible for project accounting at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, store, and provide the necessary documentation, in accordance with the requirements of the Managing Authority.
The team: the project management team will consist of the following experts provided by the participant in this specific lot:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Road engineer;
• Compliance monitoring expert with ecological goals;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communication expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist;
• Civil engineering expert.
The Technical Specification for Lot 6 "Development of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and reconstruction, correction, and covering of part of "Alexander Stamboliyski" street" describes in detail the obligations and responsibilities of the individual experts, as well as the full scope of activities subject to the order.

LOT-0007
Separate Lot 7. "Renovation and improvement of the outdoor areas of municipal schools in Blagoevgrad and internal renovation of the building of the former Inter-school Center for Vocational and Polytechnical Training (ISCVP)".
The objective of this procurement is to select a contractor who will provide external experts involved in the organization and management of the Blagoevgrad Municipality project, funded under procedure №BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Main Growth Centers under Priority 1 "Integrated Urban Development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
Through the assignment of this service, Blagoevgrad Municipality aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of administrative workload;
• Recruitment of a contractor with competence and substantial practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring the proper expenditure and accounting of funds and avoiding non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the PRR 2021-2027;
• Achieving planned results within the planned investments.
The expected results from the execution of the procurement are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities including preparation and submission of interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Quality project management with maintenance of an adequate audit trail and preservation of documentation;
• Ensured maximum efficient and transparent expenditure of funds and resources for the project according to the rules set forth in all applicable guidelines and directives;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the Project Management Team composed of internal experts - municipal employees to achieve the planned project outcomes.
• Effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Successful accomplishment of the set project goals and indicators.
The participant in this public procurement procedure must have key experts who possess the qualifications and experience to fulfill all the obligations of the Contractor described in this Technical Specification, qualitatively, on time, and within scope for the entire duration of the contract. The execution of activities requires office space, office equipment and materials, and transport means, the provision of which will be the contractor's responsibility.
The Project Management Team will organize the project activities, monitor and be responsible for the execution of contracts within the agreed timelines; for achieving the set goals and execution indicators; for the appropriate, efficient, and effective expenditure of project funds; it will conduct direct monitoring of implementation. The team will be responsible for the reporting of the project at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, preserve, and provide the necessary documentation, according to the requirements of the Managing Authority.
Team: The Project Management Team will consist of the following experts provided by the participant for this specific position:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Construction engineer expert;
• Compliance monitoring expert with environmental objectives;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communications expert;
• Legal expert;
• Ecologist.
In the Technical Specification for Position 7. “Renovation and landscaping of school yards in Blagoevgrad and internal repairs of the former Inter-school Center for Labor-Polytechnic Training (ISCLPT)”, the duties and responsibilities of individual experts, as well as the full scope of activities subject to the procurement are described in detail.

LOT-0008
Position 8. “Reconstruction, renovation, and modernization of "Macedonia" square...
The objective of this procurement is to select a contractor who will provide external experts involved in the organization and management of the Blagoevgrad Municipality project, funded under procedure №BG16FFPR003-1.001 - Support for Integrated Urban Development in the 10 Urban Municipalities - Main Growth Centers under Priority 1 "Integrated Urban Development" of the "Regional Development" Program 2021-2027.
Through the assignment of this service, Blagoevgrad Municipality aims to achieve at least the following:
• Reduction of administrative workload;
• Recruitment of a contractor with competence and substantial practical experience in project management;
• Ensuring the proper expenditure and accounting of funds and avoiding non-recognition of expenses by the Managing Authority of the PRR 2021-2027;
• Achieving planned results within the planned investments.
The expected results from the execution of the procurement are:
• Accurate, timely management of all project activities including preparation and submission of interim and final technical and financial reports.
• Quality project management with maintenance of an adequate audit trail and preservation of documentation;
• Ensured maximum efficient and transparent expenditure of funds and resources for the project according to the rules set forth in all applicable guidelines and directives;
• Effective and efficient interaction in the Project Management Team composed of internal experts - municipal employees to achieve the planned project outcomes.
• Effective communication between the Beneficiary and the selected contractors.
• Successful accomplishment of the set project goals and indicators.
The participant in this public procurement procedure must have key experts who possess the qualifications and experience to fulfill all the obligations of the Contractor described in this Technical Specification, qualitatively, on time, and within scope for the entire duration of the contract. The execution of activities requires office space, office equipment and materials, and transport means, the provision of which will be the contractor's responsibility.
The Project Management Team will organize the project activities, monitor and be responsible for the execution of contracts within the agreed timelines; for achieving the set goals and execution indicators; for the appropriate, efficient, and effective expenditure of project funds; it will conduct direct monitoring of implementation. The team will be responsible for the reporting of the project at various stages of its implementation. The team will maintain, preserve, and provide the necessary documentation, according to the requirements of the Managing Authority.
Team: The Project Management Team will consist of the following experts provided by the participant for this specific position:
• Financial expert;
• Monitoring and reporting expert;
• Landscape architect;
• Construction engineer expert;
• Ecologist;
• Energy efficiency expert;
• Compliance monitoring expert with environmental objectives;
• State aid expert;
• Financial instruments expert;
• Communications expert;
• Legal expert.
In the Technical Specification for Position 8. “Reconstruction, renovation, and modernization of "Macedonia" square” detailed descriptions of the duties and responsibilities of individual experts, as well as the full scope of activities subject to the procurement are provided.