International Tunnel Engineer — Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Georgia KAKHETI CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Project ID : P173782 Loan No : 9361-GE Assignment Title : International Tunnel Engineer Reference No . KCIP/CS/ICS-05R The Government of Georgia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the following services: International Tunnel Engineer . Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The CVs of the candidates should cover the requested information. The International Tunnel Engineer will support the RD in ensuring that all tunnel and tunnel-related components of ongoing and planned road projects are designed, constructed, and maintained in full compliance with relevant Georgian laws, technical regulations, and engineering standards. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3le1lqwf9mqkvec4q1lei/TOR-of-Tunnel-Engineer.pdf?rlkey=affs3qoy69ipfrxrr7fycxnno&dl=0 The Qualification Requirements for selection of the Consultant are as follows: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering preferably with specialization in tunnel engineering with 8 years of experience in the road sector on a similar position; Minimum of 5 years of International experience in road tunnel design/construction and/or construction supervision assignments on a similar position; Proven experience in preparing detailed design documentation and/or Design Review assignment for highways and related infrastructure including tunnels; Familiarity with national and international Tunnel design standards (e.g., AASHTO, Eurocode; DIN); Ability to utilize and share knowledge and best international practices to benefit works contractors and supervisions consultants. Ability to work both independently and within teams. Possess superior verbal and writing communication skills in English language. The period of the consultancy services shall be 24 months (with possibility of downstream extension, subject to satisfactory performance) and the remuneration will be time-based. Note: The Road Department reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for evaluation purposes. 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”, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The consultant shall not receive any payment in connection with the assignment except as provided in the contract. The consultant and its affiliates shall not engage in consulting or other activities that conflict with the interest of the Client under the contract. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address: info@georoad.ge . Expressions of Interest accompanied by CVs and other relevant information electronically or in printed materials must be delivered to the address below not later than October 30 , 2026, 18:00 hours. The Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI). Attn: Ms. Salome Tsurtsumia, Deputy Chairperson 12 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, Tbilisi, 0160, Georgia Tel: (995 32) 2 37-05-08 Email: info@georoad.ge