CAP Implementation Consultant

Bid Reference: PK-PIU KWSSIP 2-494887-CS-CQS
Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection
World Bank project No. : P171422

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION

1. The Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation is in receipt of a credit through EAD, Government of Pakistan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) / Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the counterpart share of funds from GoS for the Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to make payments against the consulting services.

2. In accordance with the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) Policy 2022 of the Government of Sindh and the requirements outlined in the CAP–RP for the K-IV Augmentation, the executing agency, KW&SC, through its Resettlement Unit (RU), intends to engage a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Consultant.  The CAP implementing consultant will ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, assist in fair compensation and livelihood restoration for affected persons, establish a grievance redress system, maintain stakeholder engagement, coordinate with key institutions, and monitor implementation, including reporting on project completion.

3. The assignment is likely to commence in October 2025. The implementation period for this assignment is 12 weeks and will conclude by December 2025, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.

5. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) to determine the best qualified firm for the assignment can be found at https://www.kwssip.gos.pk/kwssip2proc/reoi-for-consultancy/ or can be obtained from the address given below

6.  The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-II) within KW&SC now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultancy firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the services as mentioned above.

7. The Shortlisting Criteria are:

8. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers -" July 2016 (Revised November 2017, August 2018 November 2020 and September 2023) ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

9. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

10. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with para 7.11 Consultant's Qualification-based Selection (CQS) Method set out in the applicable Procurement Regulation (Revised September 2023).

11. Further information may be obtained at the address given below during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours on working days Monday to Friday. This REOI is also available on the website: https://www.kwssip.gos.pk/.

12. Interested firms may submit/deliver their Expressions of Interest in a written form to the address given below latest by 08th September, 2025 during office hours.

13. The assignment title of the consultancy should be clearly written on the front of the envelope or in the subject line.

Project Director

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP)

Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation

G-40/1 Street 40, Block 6 P.E.C.H.S, Karachi.

Tel No. +92-21-34374081-4

musman@kwssip.gos.pk