From an overarching urban perspective, systematically propose a pathway for Chongqing to achieve carbon neutrality, supporting the city in advancing carbon neutrality work in a proactive and steady manner. — GEF7: Green and Carbon Neutral Cities

Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) (Consulting Services – Firm Selection) People's Republic of China Chongqing Green High-Quality Development Project under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Seventh Funding Cycle – Green and Carbon-Neutral City Project Loan No.: TF-B8386 Tender No.: 0733-25083683 Assignment Title: Chongqing Carbon Neutrality Implementation Plan Research Project (Re-tender) Contract No.: CQ-CS-03 The Chongqing Municipal People's Government has received a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Seventh Funding Cycle through the World Bank for the Chongqing Green High-Quality Development Project under the Green and Carbon-Neutral City Project (GEF 7), and intends to apply part of the proceeds to the consulting assignment: "Chongqing Carbon Neutrality Implementation Plan Research Project" . The main scope of this consulting assignment includes: from a regional and holistic perspective, analyzing and summarizing global best practices to draw lessons, conducting in-depth investigations to fully understand Chongqing's actual situation, and systematically proposing a pathway for Chongqing to achieve carbon neutrality. The assignment also includes the development of a carbon emission measurement, analysis and early warning model, enabling high-frequency monitoring of energy consumption and carbon emissions at the regional level and in key sectors, and applying it to 39 districts and counties. In addition, it will promote carbon neutrality demonstration pilots in Chongqing by selecting one key district/county and one key park to conduct research on carbon neutrality pathways at the district/county and park levels and to prepare pilot implementation plans. The consultant will also formulate a work plan to accelerate the establishment of a dual-control system for carbon emissions in Chongqing, and produce a quarterly analysis report on the impact of EU climate change policies. The estimated total input for this consulting assignment is 82 person-months , with an implementation period of approximately 9 months , and an expected completion date of June 2027 . This procurement notice is published on the China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform - World Bank Section (https://bulletin.cebpubservice.com/bank/) and the Chongqing Public Resources Trading Center (https://www.cqggzy.com/). The Terms of Reference (TOR) for this assignment is attached. The Chongqing Municipal Development and Reform Commission now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience. The shortlisting criteria are as follows: Consultants must meet the following minimum qualification requirements to be considered for the next stage of evaluation. Consultants must provide copies of performance contracts or other supporting documents stamped with the firm's seal. Project experience in urban greenhouse gas (or carbon dioxide emission) accounting; Project experience in urban climate change response, carbon peak and carbon neutrality planning and strategy formulation; Project experience with grant or loan-funded projects from international financial institutions or foreign government organizations. For joint ventures, all members must meet the above professional qualification requirements, and the number of joint venture partners shall not exceed two. Consulting firms meeting the above criteria are eligible to proceed. The detailed scoring criteria for consultants are provided in the table below. For foreign consulting firms, equivalent qualifications are required. Key experts will not be evaluated at this stage. The Expression of Interest (EOI) must include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Legal name and business license of the consulting firm; b. Contact details and address, telephone number, and email address of the firm; c. Brief introduction of the firm; d. Organizational structure, staffing, and facilities; e. List of relevant performance experience; f. Other documents demonstrating the firm's capacity and competence; g. Power of Attorney. Interested Consultants are advised to take note of the provisions set out in paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of Chapter 3 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" (November 2020 edition), which set forth the World Bank's conflict of interest policy. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications by submitting an EOI as a joint venture or sub-consultancy. If selected under a joint venture arrangement, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract. The number of joint venture partners shall not exceed two. The consulting assignment will be selected using the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as set forth in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained from CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd. between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on working days. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in written form (by hand delivery, mail, or email) to the following bid opening address no later than 10:30 a.m. on July 3, 2026 (the EOI opening time). Consulting firms must submit both: (1) five (one original and four copies) printed copies in the Chinese language (submitted in person); and (2) one electronic copy (in Chinese) by email. Physical Submission Address: Chongqing Public Resources Trading Center 2nd Floor, Building B10, Yuxing Plaza, No. 6 Qingfeng North Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, China. Please check the lobby screen on the day of submission. Email Submission Address for EOI: zhangfan@ck.citic.com; xinqi@ck.citic.com Tendering Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd. Contact Persons: Zhang Fan, Xin Qi Address: Room 1811, Jingcheng Mechanical and Electrical Mansion, Building 59, East Third Ring Road Auxiliary Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Telephone: 010-87945198 ext. 504 Fax: 010-87945198 Email: zhangfan@ck.citic.com; xinqi@ck.citic.com Any queries or complaints regarding the tendering process or contract award should be sent in writing to the Employer and the Tendering Agent at the following email addresses: Employer (Chongqing Municipal Development and Reform Commission): cqsfzggwzhc@126.com Tendering Agent: xinqi@ck.citic.com —— TF-B8386 0733-25083683 CQ-CS-03 “” 3911 82920276 -(https://bulletin.cebpubservice.com/bank/)(https:/www.cqggzy.com/) “” 1 2 3 2 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. (IPF)2020113.143.163.17 /2 QCBS 10:0017:00 20267310:30 15 21 :6 B102 EOIzhangfan@ck.citic.comxinqi@ck.citic.com 591811 010-87945198-504 010-87945198 zhangfan@ck.citic.comxinqi@ck.citic.com cqsfzggwzhc@126.comxinqi@ck.citic.com