TA for Review of the Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the ISUV Residues and Contaminants Laboratory

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES) Firms Selection

Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development Project in Albania

Project ID Number: P178715

IBRD Loan Number: 94890

Assignment Title: “Technical Assistance for the Review of the Existing Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV)”

The World Bank is assisting the Government of Albania (GoA) with the financing of the Climate Resilience and Agriculture Development project (CRAD). This project aims to increase competitiveness and climate resilience of priority agri-food value chains focusing on (i) promoting climate smart and resilient value chains, (ii) promoting typical products and value addition (iii) developing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) IT Platform (iv) modernizing selected irrigation and drainage schemes for high-value agricultural production (v) enhancing compliance with food safety and quality standards and (vi) strengthening evidence-based decision making for resilience and sustainable agri-food systems. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) seeks the consulting services of a qualified consulting firm/consortium to provide Technical Assistance for the Review of the Existing Feasibility Study, Preparation of Environmental and Social Requirements, Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision for the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV). The Consultant will be responsible for providing qualified professional and supporting staff and all necessary services required for the efficient cost effective and timely execution of the Consultancy Services.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Consultant shall provide all professional services necessary for the successful implementation of the assignment from project inception through the completion of rehabilitation works, testing, commissioning, final handover and completion of the Defects Notification Period (where applicable). The services shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following Tasks. Task 1 – Review and Update of the Existing Feasibility Study The Consultant shall undertake a comprehensive review and validation of the existing Feasibility Study to confirm that the proposed public investment remains technically, functionally, operationally, environmentally and institutionally justified and that the existing ISUV building is suitable for rehabilitation and adaptation into a Residues and Contaminants Laboratory. Where deficiencies, inconsistencies or outdated assumptions are identified, the Consultant shall update the Feasibility Study and recommend the most appropriate technical solutions prior to commencement of the detailed engineering design. Task 2 – Site Assessment and Confirmation of Design Criteria Following the approval of the updated Feasibility Study, the Consultant shall undertake all necessary investigations, surveys and technical assessments required to establish a reliable basis for the detailed engineering design. The purpose of this task is to verify the physical, structural, legal and technical conditions of the existing ISUV facility and confirm that all engineering design assumptions are based on accurate and up-to-date information. The Consultant shall review all available information and, where necessary, undertake additional investigations to verify existing conditions and identify any constraints that may affect the rehabilitation and adaptation of the laboratory facility. The scope of this task shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following activities: Site and Building Assessment Engineering Infrastructure Assessment Utility and Operational Assessment Site Constraints and Risks Confirmation of Design Criteria Task 3 – Laboratory Functional Programming and Operational Planning The Consultant shall, in close collaboration with MARD and ISUV, develop and validate the Laboratory Functional Programme, which shall constitute the technical basis for the detailed engineering design of the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory. The Laboratory Functional Programme shall be developed based on the analytical scope, operational requirements and future development objectives defined by ISUV. The Consultant shall review these requirements, verify their technical feasibility and, where appropriate, recommend improvements or alternative solutions to enhance laboratory functionality, operational efficiency, flexibility and long-term sustainability. The Functional Programme shall establish the operational concept of the laboratory and define the functional relationships between all laboratory areas, engineering systems and future laboratory equipment. The scope of this task shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following activities: Laboratory Functions and Operational Requirements Functional Planning Laboratory Workflows Laboratory Engineering Requirements Laboratory Compliance

Deliverables

Task 4 – Laboratory Equipment Planning The Consultant shall, in close cooperation with MARD and ISUV, prepare a comprehensive Laboratory Equipment Plan to support the future procurement, installation and operation of the Residues and Contaminants Laboratory. The laboratory analytical scope, testing methodologies and operational requirements shall be defined by ISUV. Based on these requirements, the Consultant shall review, validate and optimize the proposed equipment needs and prepare a comprehensive equipment planning package fully coordinated with the approved Laboratory Functional Programme and the detailed engineering design. The Laboratory Equipment Plan shall not include procurement of laboratory equipment but shall establish all technical, functional and infrastructure requirements necessary for the future acquisition and installation of