EGPP+ Implementation Support Firm — Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project

Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Department of Disaster Management Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG) (DDM Part) 92-93, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212 www.ddm.gov.bd Ref No.: 51.01.0000.000.049.14.0039.26-181 Date: 09 June 2026 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)-NATIONAL CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS) Name of Project : Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG) (DDM Part) Credit No. : IDA 7786-BD Assignment Title : EGPP+ Implementation Support Firm (ISF) Procurement Plan Ref. Number : B STRONG/DDM/S-04 Country of Delivery : Bangladesh 02. The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG) (DDM Part) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services. 03. The consulting services (“the Services”) aims to support the effective implementation of the enhanced Employment Generation Program for the Poorest Plus ((EGPP+) across ten (10) Upazillas (Feni Sador, Sonagazi, Dagonbhuiyan, Chagolnaiya, Porshuram, Fulgazi, Kasba, Akhaura, Bijoynagar, and Mirsharai) under three (03) districts- Feni, Brhamanbaria and Chattogram. The scope of work includes, but not limit to Deploy Field Teams; Community Outreach; Selection of Beneficiaries and Sub-projects; Safeguards and Gender Action Plan Implementation; Attendance Supervision; Data Entry and MIS Management; E-payment Logistics Support; Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM); Monitoring and Reporting etc. The service will be expected to start from September 2026 and the tentative duration of the consulting services to be provided by the Implementation Support Firm (ISF) is up to 30 June 2029. 04. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.ddm.gov.bd 05. The Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG) (DDM Part) now invites eligible consulting firms/NGOs (“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. 06. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 07. 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. 08. The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations and based on the following criteria: a. 10 years of general experience under consultancy contracts satisfactorily completed as a Consultant (Consulting Firm/NGO). [years counting backward from the date of publication of REOI to 1st assignment of firm/NGO] b. Specific experience in community/workforce development (beneficiary selection process, their income generating opportunities, daily wages related activity with implementation/monitoring/review/supervision activities), completed in the last 10 years. [years counting backward from the date of publication of REOI to completed assignment date] c. The specific experience under any Development Partner like WB/ADB, completed within the last 10 (ten) years will be given preference. [years counting backward from the date of publication of REOI to completed assignment date] d. The consulting firm/NGO shall have sufficient and relevant managerial, and organizational capabilities, accredited by relevant institutions, and logistics for the assignment. e. All necessary compliance documents must be provided: Valid NGO Bureau Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation, Department of Social Services (DSS) Certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documentation such as Valid Trade License, VAT Registration Certificate, TIN Certificate, etc. Updated Income Tax Return Certificate and Audited financial statements for last 03 (three) years. The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be evaluated at this stage. 09. 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. It is preferred that the joint venture should not include more than three members. 10. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [i.e. 0900 to 1600 hours]. 11. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14.00 hours local time on 01/07/2026. (Doyananda Debnath) Project Director (Joint Secretary) Bangladesh Sustainable Recovery, Emergency Preparedness and Response Project (B-STRONG) (DDM Part) Department of Disaster Management E-mail: pdddm.bstrong@gmail.com