REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the provision of consulting services
The Kyrgyz Republic has received a grant and loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance the project "Sector Development Project: School Reform", which will be implemented in 2024-2028 and intends to use part of these funds for a consulting service on the detailed design of construction works.
The goal of the project is to increase the ability of the school education system to prepare graduates with subject knowledge and competencies. The project supports the implementation of the National Program for the Development of Education in the Kyrgyz Republic for the period 2021-2040.
The project will finance the permitted costs according to various items: 1) consulting services 2) repair and construction works; 3) equipment; 4) training and education; 5) project management (PPM); 6) financing costs during the implementation of the project.
The approximate costs of the project are as follows: a project loan in the amount of USD 20 million. USD through concessional lending to Standard Capital Resources (RCS), and a project grant in the amount of USD 5 million. From the resources of the ADB Special Fund to finance the program. It is expected that the Government will allocate $2.8 million. As partner financing in the form of tax and duty exemptions, and as an in-kind contribution, providing office space and covering utility costs.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic through the PIU invites qualified firms to express their interest (EOI) in the provision of detailed design services for construction works - to express interest in providing services according to the terms of reference (TOR), which can be found as an attachment. Interested firms should provide information with descriptions of the implementation of similar services, experience, and availability of relevant skills of personnel, etc., indicating that they are qualified to perform services according to the "EO" sample (attached form).
The purpose of this consulting assignment is for the Detailed Design of Construction Works to prepare the Design and Estimate Documentation, including the Scope of Work, as well as to perform all the tasks and activities specified in the Terms of Reference.
Design firms will be selected in accordance with ADB's procedures for the selection of consultants based on a background assessment, as outlined in ADB's guidelines on the use of consultants by the Asian Development Bank and its borrowers.
In order to be eligible, organizations must be registered in ADB member countries, and all providers of services offered must have citizenship in ADB member countries.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic will evaluate the submitted Expressions of Interest according to the following criteria:
The shortlist will consist of firms that meet the qualification requirements and demonstrate compliance for further submission of technical and financial proposals.
Expressions of Interest (Attached Form) must be sent either in electronic form before 6:00 p.m. March 27, 2025 by e-mail: sersdp.adb.project@gmail.com or be provided in paper form before 18:00 on March 27, 2025. At: Bishkek, Manas Ave. 22A, 2nd floor, room 205.
Together with a cover letter on the company's letterhead addressed:
Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz RepublicProject "Sector Development Program: Reforming School Education"
Any EOIs received after the specified time will not be considered.
Please provide an expression of interest strictly in form.
Interested companies can obtain further information at the address below during working hours from 9:00 to 18:00 (working days).
Bishkek, Manas Ave. 22A, 2nd floor, room 205.
Email: sersdp.adb.project@gmail.com