Consulting Services: Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant (PMCSC) - Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project in Kazakhstan

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANT SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS) Country: Republic of Kazakhstan Project: Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project in Kazakhstan Sector: Road Construction Consulting Services: Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant (PMCSC) Mode of Financing: Instalment Sale Financing No. KAZ-1031 The JSC “NC “KazAvtoZhol” has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in the form of a loan toward the cost of Construction of Kyzylorda Bypass Road Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the services of the Project Management and Construction Supervision Consultant. The project aims to improve the efficiency of road transport infrastructure and ensure safe and efficient movement of goods and people. In particular, it will help to cope with current traffic volumes and meet future transport needs, eliminate current road efficiency problems caused by poor design and road surface conditions. Ultimately, the average travel time, as well as operating costs for transportation, will be reduced by a third. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this document. The JSC “NC “KazAvtoZhol” now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services. The estimated time for design review and completion of the procurement phase is a 6–18 month period for contractor mobilization and design stage. The time frame of the construction phase is thirty-six (36) months and 7 years of performance-based maintenance period. The assignment will require a total of 297 person-months of input from key and non-key experts. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 paragraphs of the Procurement Policy of the Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultancy Services under Islamic Devel