BMLWE-PMU PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST — Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Lebanese Republic Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment(BMLWE) SECOND GREATER BEIRUT WATER SUPPLY PROJECT Assignment Title: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST The Republic of Lebanon (The Borrower) has applied for a financing from the World Bank toward the cost of pursuing the implementation of the Second Greater Beirut Water Supply Project (SGBWSP), that includes, among other components, completing the remaining Bulk Water Supply Infrastructures. The Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment (BMLWE), Project’s implementing agency on behalf of the Government of Lebanon, intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Consultancy Services for Project Management Unit (PMU), and aim to pre-select qualified individual consultants to join the PMU in the following role. The consulting services include providing support to the BMLWE as a Procurement Specialist under the Project. The full Terms of Reference (TOR) version can be found on BMLWE website https://ebml.gov.lb/careers.php?lang=en The BMLWE hereby invites eligible local specialists (Individual Consultants), to indicate their interest in providing the required Services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services by submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in a responsive way to the qualifications and experience requirements. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: Qualifications and Experience: The Procurement Specialists should have at minimum a Diploma degree in Engineering or Law with a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience in undertaking procurement activities. Previous experience in the public procurement sector for large infrastructure projects is of high advantage. Knowledge of the implementation agencies administrative regulations is beneficial. The Procurement Specialists shall be familiar with the World Bank Procurement guidelines. The PS should have technical and practical experience in drafting, reviewing project tender documents and conditions of contract, as well as ability to report and work in teams. Fluency in English and Arabic is required. It is preferable to limit the EOI to a maximum of 10 pages including the CV as per attached CV format. 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 for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services” dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Shortlisted Consultants will be invited for interview, upon which a Consultant will be selected for negotiation in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection described in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 to 15:00 hrs). The Deadline for receiving EOIs is to be on the 22nd of June, 2026 at 12:00 o’clock noon Beirut local time. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered to the address below by hand or carrier including one original, one copy and one electronic CD ROM. Electronic Submissions are not accepted. Address: Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment (BMLWE) Registry Office Chedrawi Building – Sami Solh Blvd Beirut - Lebanon Telephone: (+961-1-386760) TEMPLATE FOR CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Position Title {e.g., } Name of Individual Consultant: {Insert full name} Date of Birth: {day/month/year} Country of Citizenship/Residence Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained} ________________________________________________________________________ Employment record relevant to the assignment: Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included. Period Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references Country Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment [e.g., May 2005-present] [e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to… For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister] Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: Insert Details Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): Insert Details Adequacy for the Assignment: Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks Individual Consultant’s contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………) Certification: I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available, as and when necessary, to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank. {day/month/year} Name of the Individual Consultant Signature Date