Consultant for Independent Verification Agent (IVA)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Indonesia Project ID No. P512328

Assignment Title: Independent Verification Agent (IVA) Consultant for the Performance-

Based Grants of Indonesia Local Service Delivery Improvement Project

Reference No: ID-PEIPD-DITJEN BINA BA-566637-CS-CQS

The Government of Indonesia (GOI), in collaboration with the World Bank, is implementing the Local Service Delivery Improvement Project (LSDP), which aims to improve local government (LG) performance through Performance-Based Grants (PBGs). Under the PBG mechanism, grants are provided based on the achievement of agreed policy and service delivery targets. The performance of participating LGs will be monitored and verified by the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU), with support from an Independent Verification Agent (IVA). The consulting services (“the Services”) will focus on verifying the baseline and performance of each participating LG against the agreed Minimum Conditions and Performance Indicators and calculate the proposed amount of Annual allocation and Performance allocation based on the indicators verified. The duration of project task implementation is estimated to be 48 (fourty eight) months and the location of task implementation is located in Jakarta and across designated regions. Detailed TOR is attached in the REOI. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate General of Regional Development now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information to demonstrate that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services such as brochures/company profile (indicating the core of business and technical resources) and description of similar assignments (including location/country, name of the Client, type of services provided, contract amount, period of contract, including the starting and the completion date) and contract value.

The shortlisting criteria are:

1. Core Business and year in Business

The Consulting Firm shall demonstrate the following general experience: a. A minimum of 10 years of experience in providing professional consulting services, including at least two of the following areas: advisory, and/or assessment, and/or verification, and/or monitoring, and/or evaluation b. A minimum of two projects within the past ten years working with government institutions, including Central Government and/or Local Government institutions and/or SOEs in Indonesia. c. Experience in working with international development partners and/or multilateral development institutions, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), or other recognized international development financing institutions, in the implementation of development programs, results-based programs, or consulting assignments.

2. Similar experiences required

The Consulting Firm shall demonstrate the following relevant experience: a. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in conducting performance assessments, including the assessment of performance indicators, targets, minimum requirements, service standards, or other predefined performance criteria for government programs, or development programs, or sectoral programs. b. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in conducting results verification and/or validation, including the verification and/or validation of reported results, outputs, outcomes, performance achievements, or other measurable results against predefined indicators, targets, requirements, or supporting evidence. c. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in conducting compliance verification, including the verification of compliance in the implementation of government programs, or public services, or development programs. d. Relevant assignments undertaken in Indonesia, involving performance assessment, or results verification, or compliance verification related to government programs, or public services, or development outcomes, or sectoral programs, or results-based financing programs, is considered an advantage.

3. Technical and Managerial capability of the firm

Availability within the firm of permanent (i.e. in the firm’s regular payroll), experts/ professional staff relevant to the assignment. Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, and number of key staff. The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage 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” Fifth Edition September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Firm may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but shall clearly indicate in EOI whether the association is in the form of a Joint Venture (JV) and/or a sub consultancy arrangement. In the case of JV, the EOI shall clearly identify the lead member authorized to represent the JV, and all JV members shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire assignment if selected. For the purpose of EOI evaluation and shortlisting, only the qualifications and experience of the JV members shall be considered in assessing compliance with the shortlisting criteria The qualification and experience of sub-consultants shall not be taken into account for the evaluation of the EOI. A Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address or email below during office hours 07:30 to 16:00 hours (Western Indonesia Time). Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be submitted electronically through SPSE ICB system of LKPP: https:/