Substantiation of creation and activity of Agri-Hub and development of terms of reference for carrying out competitive selection for development of design and estimate documentation of objects of Agri-Hub (the following stages of designing: FS, TEC, SP,

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - SELECTION OF COMPANIES) UKRAINE Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine: Reconnect, Recover, Revitalize (3R) Project World Bank Loan No. 9175-UA Assignment name: Substantiation of creation and activity of Agri-Hub and development of terms of reference for carrying out competitive selection for development of design and estimate documentation of objects of Agri-Hub (the following stages of designing: FS, TEC, SP, P, WP, W according to BС A.2.2-3-2014). Assignment number (insert reference number as per procurement plan): CQS - 2.1.1. Contract № 3R-MRTOT-CS-01 Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) have signed the Loan Agreement 9175-UA in the amount of US $100 million for the Eastern Ukraine: Reconnect, Recover, Revitalize (3R) Project (the Project). Consulting services (hereinafter Services) shall include, but not be limited to: (i) prepare a justification that will form the basis for decisions on the design, construction and operation of an Agri-Hub to be built in or near Starobilsk City and funded by 3R Project and (ii) to provide support and advice to the MRTOT on preparation and development terms of reference to be used by the MRTOT for the procurement of services of the business entity for competitive selection for the development of design and estimate documentation of Agri-Hub objects (the following design stages: FS, TEC, SP, P, WP, W according to BC A.2.2 -3-2014) for the new construction of the proposed agro-hub according to the stages of design, which is provided for such real estate (Terms of reference attached). Approximate services provision term is 2 (two) months following the Contract Signing date. Ministry for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Consultant's qualification must be compliant with the following minimum requirements: Experience in preparing justifications for investments in agriculture - at least 1 implemented justification (list of deliverables for the last 5 years should be provided). Experience of implementing more than 1 justification would be rated more highly during evaluation; Experience in the World Bank projects, other multilateral or international development agencies is desirable; Experience of contract work in Eastern Ukraine, in particular in Luhansk oblast, will be considered as an advantage; Experience of qualified key personnel (other personnel may be engaged in the assignment beyond the key personnel): Key expert 1. Head of the expert group - overall management Masters' degree in a relevant science (agriculture, project management or economy); At least 10 years of experience in conducting agri / food business analysis and / or performing similar tasks; At least 7 years of experience in drafting of analytic report/papers; Project managements experience; Working level in spoken and written Ukrainian and English. Key expert 2 . Agricultural sector development expert Masters' degree in a relevant science (agriculture or economy); At least 7 years of experience in agriculture/food business; At least 5 years of experience in drafting of analytic report/papers; Working level in spoken and written Ukrainian and English. Key expert 3 . Agricultural economy expert Masters' degree in a relevant science (agriculture or economy); Experience in agriculture / of the economy and experience in performing similar tasks for at least 7 years; At least 5 years of experience in drafting of analytic report/papers; Working level in spoken and written Ukrainian and English. Key expert 4 . Construction and/or Engineering expert higher education (in the field of construction, engineering, architecture, design or other specialized education) to provide a copy of the diploma; confirmed experience in the construction industry for at least 7 years (provide a copy of the employment history, employment contracts); not less than five (5) years of confirmed work experience in the specialty in the field of design and engineering (provide a copy of the employment history, employment contracts); knowledge of Ukrainian laws and regulations, building codes in the field of construction and design; Working level in spoken and written Ukrainian and English including knowledge of technical terminology; Key expert 5 . Expert on social and environmental protection Master's degree in ecology and environment and / or social sciences; At least 5 years of experience in environmental management and / or social impact (including gender policy, citizen involvement / beneficiary feedback); Experience working with environmental management and / or social participation in infrastructure projects funded by international financial and donor organizations is an advantage; Experience in preparing environmental impact assessment documents (EIAs) in construction projects is an advantage; Working level in spoken and written Ukrainian and English, including knowledge of technical, environmental and social terminology related to the Project; A consultant will be selected under CQS (Selection Based on Consultant Qualifications) selection method as set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers", dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 (Procurement Regulations). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should in