Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project Consulting Service

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICE for China Food Safety Improvement Project Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project

Country: People's Republic of China

Name of Project: China Food Safety Improvement Project

Loan No.: IBRD-92130

Assignment Title: Consulting Service

Reference No.: GD-FSS-GAMR-CS11

The Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the China Food Safety Improvement Project Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include:

1. Scope of Services

Provide comprehensive professional consulting services throughout the implementation period of this project, to facilitate the smooth execution of each construction sub-project.

2. Estimated Amount: CNY 1.4147 million

3. Scope of Services

The services aim to provide comprehensive consulting and on-site management support covering the entire process for the World Bank Project Office of the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation. The scope of work encompasses core tasks including project management, procurement and contract management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), IT consulting, and translation. Specifically, the services include: Assisting the Project Office with the interpretation of World Bank policies, document preparation, daily liaison, and the drafting of various plans and reports; Guiding procurement and bidding processes, overseeing bid evaluations, and managing contract performance; Conducting regular surveys on project indicator data and preparing monitoring and evaluation reports; Providing technical proposal reviews and acceptance guidance for the development of IT platforms such as food traceability systems and "transparent kitchens"; Handling on-site affairs including daily coordination and communication with the World Bank and relevant competent authorities, report translation, document archiving, and meeting organization, to fully ensure the compliant and efficient advancement of the project.

4. Service Duration

The term of consulting services for this project shall commence on the date of contract signing and expire on the project closing date (March 31, 2029).

5. Deliverables

The consulting services shall be delivered in an orderly manner in accordance with the contract and World Bank requirements. The deliverables will cover the entire project cycle, including inception reports, annual plans, quarterly/semi-annual progress reports, procurement technical documents, mid-term adjustment reports, management tools, completion reports, and summary reports. Each deliverable corresponds to a specific milestone (e.g., inception report within 1 month after contract signing, quarterly reports within 1 month after the end of the quarter, and completion reports prior to the project closing date), forming a complete delivery chain from preliminary planning to final summary. During the review and acceptance phase, all deliverables must first be audited by the Project Office. If submission to the World Bank is required, the deliverables must obtain a "No Objection" from the World Bank before formal completion. Furthermore, all deliverables must strictly align with the scope of services outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR), ensuring standardized formatting, comprehensive content, and authentic, accurate data. This is to guarantee that the outputs at each stage not only meet procedural compliance requirements but also possess substantial reference and practical value.

6. Qualifications

The consulting firm shall primarily assign the following key personnel: Project Management Expert, Procurement, Contract Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Expert, IT Management Consulting Expert, and On-site Engineer. The qualifications and responsibilities for each key position are as follows: No. Expert Position Qty. Responsibilities Qualifications

1 Project Management Expert 1 To coordinate all consulting and translation services, manage team allocation, and oversee service progress and quality for the Project Office. Responsible for compiling and reviewing various deliverables, coordinating the resolution of project issues, and facilitating World Bank reviews. 1. Over 15 years of project management experience, including at least 5 years of experience in managing loan/grant projects;

2. Excellent report writing and overall project management capabilities;

3. Ability to compile reports in both Chinese and English

2 Procurement, Contract Management, and M&E Expert 1 Responsible for procurement execution, contract management, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) for projects financed by International Financial Organizations (IFOs).

1. Over 5 years of procurement experience in projects financed by IFIs/IFOs;

2. Familiarity with World Bank procurement policies and requirements;

3. Familiarity with World Bank contract management and M&E requirements

3 IT Management Consulting Expert 1 Responsible for consulting on the development and design of IT platforms. At least 10 years of experience in IT platform development and design.

4 On-site Engineer 1 Stationed at the Project Office to handle daily liaison and coordination with the World Bank and competent authorities; assist in drafting work plans and various progress reports. Support the drafting of the Terms of Reference (TOR), bid reviews, IT acceptance, and M&E data collection. Undertake on-site support tasks including document archiving, daily translation, and meeting organization to ensure the compliant advancement of the entire project process.

1. Bachelor’s degree or above;

2. Background in IT-related majors with project management work experience

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Guangdong Administra