Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) for Technical Validation, Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design, and Construction Supervision of Luzon Schools - PIC 1 — Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Consulting Services for the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) for the Technical Validation, Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design, and Construction Supervision of Luzon Schools – PIC 1 under IBRD Loan No. 97040-PH: Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project Country: Philippines Name of Project: Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project Loan No.: IBRD Loan No. 97040-PH Assignment Title: Contract ID No. 26CSZ005, Consulting Services for the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) for the Technical Validation, Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design, and Construction Supervision of Luzon Schools – PIC 1 under IBRD Loan No. 97040-PH: Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project Reference No .: PH-DPWH-CS-PIC1-RFP 1. The Republic of the Philippines (hereinafter called ”Borrower”) has received financing from the World Bank (the “Bank”) toward the cost of the Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the Project Implementation of the ISRS project. 2. The consulting services (“the Services”) being procured via this REOI includes the following summary of the key responsibilities expected under these Services: The consulting services are structured into two key phases: the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) Phase and the Construction Supervision (CS) Phase. These phases collectively cover the progression of the project from the development of complete, buildable design solutions to the actual implementation and delivery of the works. A. The Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) Phase covers the full development of technical solutions for the project, starting from validation of site conditions up to the preparation of complete, procurement-ready design documents. This phase ensures that all interventions are technically sound, climate-resilient, and compliant with environmental and social safeguards, ultimately enabling smooth transition to procurement and construction. A.1 Inception and Planning A.2 Technical Validation and Assessment Outputs A.3 Environmental and Social Safeguards Deliverables A.4 Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) A.5 Procurement Support and Bidding Documents A.6 Progress Monitoring and Reporting B. The Construction Supervision (CS) Phase focuses on ensuring that the approved designs are implemented correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with all technical, environmental, and contractual requirements. During this phase, the Consultant acts as the Client’s representative in overseeing construction, maintaining quality control, and ensuring that the completed works meet the intended standards prior to turnover. B.1 Pre-Construction Supervision B.2 Construction Monitoring and Supervision Reports B.3 Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) Compliance Monitoring B.4 Quality Control and Technical Support Outputs B.5 Completion, Acceptance, and Turnover Deliverables B.6 Defects Liability and Close-Out Reports The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be access through this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19csDthvYbQsTt-LV5lEyMn7j56wcvhlh The type of Contract will be Lump-sum and Time-based and the Contract Duration will be 36 months . 3. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now 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 summarized below: The assignment will be undertaken by a firm consultant with established expertise and reputation in the fields of Detailed Architectural & Engineering Design and Construction Supervision for the Retrofitting or Construction of Buildings, and preparation and implementation of the ESMF instruments. A. Factors to consider for the required qualification of the Firm consultant are as follows A.1 CONSULTANCY SERVICES EXPERIENCE Must have completed minimum of two (2) similar consultancy service contracts within the last fifteen (15) years (from January 2011 up to the EOI submission deadline) involving ONLY Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) AND Construction Supervision (CS) for Retrofitting/Construction of Buildings projects, or two (2) each of the above scopes. In cases where only one (1) similar consultancy service contract is completed/provided, the Firm may submit two (2) Other Related Consultancy Services contracts completed within the same 15-year period, involving ONLY Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) AND Construction Supervision (CS) of ANY infrastructure projects, or two (2) each, which shall be accepted in lieu of the remaining required similar consultancy service contract. For ease of reference and understanding, the Consultancy Services Experience requirement may be satisfied through any of the cases enumerated in the table below. Case No. of Contracts Scope Type of Infrastructure 1 2 DAED and CS Buildings 2 2 DAED only Buildings 2 CS only Buildings 3 1 DAED and CS Buildings 2 DAED and CS Any Infrastructure 4 1 DAED and CS Buiildings 2 DAED only Any Infrastructure 2 CS only Any Infrastructure For Joint Ventures (JV), the JV, as a whole, must collectively satisfy the Consultancy Services Experience requirement. A.2 MANAGERIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES: The Firm should have been in business for at least the last ten (10) years . In case of Joint Venture, this requirement is applicable to each JV Member. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 4. Please refer to ANNEX A for the guidance on the contents of EOI. 5. 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, dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest . 6. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract , if selected. 7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection method (QCBS) set out in the Procurement Regulations. 8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours , i.e. 07:00AM to 04:00PM (Philippine Time). SOLEDAD R. FLORENCIO Project Director, Buildings and Special Projects Management Cluster (BSPMC), Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) 2nd Street, Port Area, Manila Tel. No. (+632) 5304-3749 Email: florencio.soledad@dpwh.gov.ph sol_florencio@yahoo.com.ph Copy furnish: pua.jerson@dpwh.gov.ph engr.jpua14@gmail.com OR MA. VICTORIA S. GREGORIO Director, Procurement Service DPWH Central Office Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel. No. (+632) 5304-3259 Email: gregorio.ma_victoria@dpwh.gov.ph 9. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form and received to the address below (by personal delivery or courier) not later than 09 July 2026 at 09:00AM (Philippine time) . Department of Public Works and Highways Bids and Awards Committee for Consulting Services Attention: Atty. RIO T. ESPIRITU Undersecretary for Support Services Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee for Consulting Services (BACCS) 5th floor, Room 502, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 1018 Tel. No. +632-5304-3023 / +632-5304-3266 Email: espiritu.rio@dpwh.gov.ph Atty. RIO T. ESPIRITU Undersecretary for Support Services Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee for Consulting Services (BACCS) S.O. No. 67, Series of 2026 Date Signed: ___________________ ANNEX A – Guidance on the contents of EOI 4.1 EOIs to be submitted in one (1) hard ORIGINAL copy, one (1) hard COPY NO. 1, and one (1) PDF electronic copy in flash drive (note: original hard copy shall prevail in the evaluation) within the stated deadline and address as specified in the main text of REOI. An EOI for this consultancy assignment must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked (outside of the envelope): “Expression of Interest (EOI) for Contract ID No. 26CSZ005, Consulting Services for the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) for the Technical Validation, Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design, and Construction Supervision of Luzon Schools – PIC 1 under IBRD Loan No. 97040-PH: Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project; Submission Date: ______________ (DD/MM/YYYY); Submitted By: ________________(Name of Firm)” (Please specify whether ‘ORIGINAL’ or ‘COPY No. 1’) 4.2 EOIs should have a maximum of 80 pages only (excluding supporting documents). EOI format: Font Style: Tahoma Minimum Font Size: 10 Single Line Spacing Paper Size: A4 Put pagination in the lower right corner of the paper All pages must be signed by Authorized Representative 4.3 Each EOI needs to include the following: 4.3.1 A cover letter expressing interest in the services and briefly stating contract name and contract ID no. 4.3.2 Firm’s overall profile. Should include the following but not limited to Organizational Structure, Overall Organizational Structure, Information on Manpower with technical and professional competence necessary for successful implementation of the Assignment, and the information below: Consultant Name Acronym of Consultant Name Country of Incorporation Role [Sole Firm / Lead JV Partner/ JV Partner/ Sub-Consultant] Contact Details of the Firm [Tel. No., Email, Fax No.] Year of Business Establishment, Key business fields 4.3.3 Experience of the Firm in tabular form below, applied to Similar Consultancy Services Experience and Other Related Consultancy Services Experience. List the most relevant projects with largest contract cost first. Minimum Details should include the following but not limited to: Project Reference No. XX Experience of (Insert Name of Consulting Firm) Contract/Project/Assignment Title and Number (Insert complete contract name/title/number) Country of Assignment/Name of project site (Insert information) Contract Cost (Insert Currency and Amount) Contract Cost % Share / Amount Paid to your Firm (Insert % of share in the Consulting Services Contract or Amount Paid to your Firm. ONLY amount paid to the Firm shall be considered ) Contract Signing Date (DD/MMM/YYYY) Contract Duration (Insert Months) Completion Date (DD/MMM/YYYY) Client / Employer (Insert Name, Contact Information, Full Address) Funding Source (Insert information) Role in the Project/Assignment (Specify whether Sole Firm / Lead JV Partner/ JV Partner/ Sub-Consultant) Brief Description (Insert brief description of consultant’s role/involvement/tasks in the assignment, number of man-months, project description, output/deliverable, etc.) 4.3.5 Supporting Documents/Appendix/Attachments (will not be part of the page limit): Certificate of Incorporation of the Firm Certificate of Incorporation of the JV member (for each member) Letter of Association Documentary evidence showing year of business establishment, business fields Other necessary supporting documents ---------------------------------------------------- (Nothing Follows) ----------------------------------------------------