1. Funding Details
   The above named client intends to use part of the proceeds of a loan from/grant administered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the Bank) towards the cost of the above named contract(s).

Additional financing information:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a loan facility consisting of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 60 million to the Government of Albania (GoA) co-financing the Infrastructure and Tourism Enabling Programme alongside an EU investment grant of EUR 46 million.

2. Information on the Procurement Exercise
Contracts will be subject to the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules and are open for participation for firms from any country, unless otherwise specified in the procurement documents.

The type of contract and the procurement method is stated above. A full description of the procurement exercise is available within the documentation and is available free of charge in ECEPP.

The documentation will include such information as: detailed technical and financial requirements; any information on lots; the expected outcome; eligibility and qualification requirements; contract start date; planned contract duration; any response requirements; any other relevant information.

This procurement exercise will be conducted using the EBRD Client E-Procurement Portal (ECEPP). Prospective participants can access the procurement exercise by clicking on the below link or on the ‘Access Opportunity’ button (if viewing this notice on ECEPP). Registered participants may log in and access the documentation immediately and unregistered participants may do so after completing a brief registration:

https://ecepp.ebrd.com/respond/7G7485M4VY

3. Other Information
The primary objective of this assignment is to increase participation of women in high value-added areas of the tourism value chain, strengthen women’s entrepreneurship and self-employment in Albania’s tourism sector by designing and implementing targeted, practical support measures for women-led businesses. Building on the findings of previous assessments conducted under the GEI Programme and the broader AITP, the assignment will focus on identifying key challenges and opportunities that shape the participation of women and women entrepreneurs in the tourism value chain. It will place particular emphasis on addressing barriers to business start-up, formalization, growth, and access to markets and networks — in the pilot territories of Berat, Fier, Korçë, and Shkodër.

4. Client Address
The client’s address is for information only. To register interest, access the documentation using the available links. Participants must use the ECEPP message centre for communication with the client.
Paola Polo
Albanian Development Fund
Rr. “Sami Frasheri” Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania
Tirana
1001
Albania
Tel. 00355 4 22 35 598
Email: ppolo@albaniandf.org

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Date of publication of expression of interest: January 29, 2024

Deadline for submission of CV: February 12, 2024

Name of consultants that expressed their interest:

• Malva Pepa
• Regiana Hida
• Andia Shtëmbari
• Ols Lafe
• Bianchi Alessandro

Name of the selected consultant: Malva Pepa

Duration of Assignment: 18-months at an average of 8-man days per month (to a total of 150-man days).

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Albania

BMZ No.: 201867175

KfW procurement no.: 510393

Prequalification for Consulting Services for Integrated Regional Development Programme – Implementation Consultant (Retender)

Tendering Agency:

Albanian Development Fund (ADF)

Rr. Sami Frasheri, Nr. 10

Tirana

Albania

Tender Agent:

Mr. Joerg Strasser

St.-Veiter-Straße 1

9020 Klagenfurt, Austria

E-Mail: joerg.strasser@strasser-strasser.at

Programme Measures:

The services requested under this assignment aims at the enhancement of the living conditions as well we the development of the touristic potential for selected sites in the Municipalities of Progradec and Pustec as well as other locations throughout Albania to be determined at a later stage.

The measures shall lead to regional economic growth in the selected Municipalities by sustainable, environment- and climate friendly infrastructure investments.

The Project concerns the upgrading of urban and rural infrastructure and improvement of touristic sites, such as the rehabilitation of waterfronts and promenades, facade upgrade, urban requalification of public squares, access roads, parking spaces and lightning as well as the improvement of water and wastewater supplies at these sites.

The expected outcome is the provision of new touristic destinations, fully furnished and accessible.

The first phase includes investments in already indicatively determined sites, based on existing concept studies, in the Municipalities of Pogradec and Pustec at cost of 20-30 million EUR. Additional work packages amounting to 40-50 million EUR may be defined in other areas in the country.

Requested Consultant Services:

The PEA is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to perform the following services for the implementation of the investments in the urban and touristic development:

• Validation of the existing concept studies in cooperation with the PEA
• Preparation of concept studies for the not yet defined work packages
• Preparation of designs for the construction of the infrastructure
• Preparation and support of the implementation of Land Acquisition and resettlement plans
• Conducting the entire tender processes (goods and services) for all concerned measures
• Implement all activities related to ESHS and OHS
• Construction supervision
• Visibility measures
• Assistance to the PEA during Defects Notification Period

The start of consulting services under the current assignment is planned for the fourth quarter of 2023. The planned project duration for the current assignment is 3 years (without Defect Liability Period, without construction phase of additional work packages).

Services are to be provided by a team of sector and subject related experienced international and local experts. The consultant firm shall fulfil its tasks and services largely in Albania. The nominated team leader will be responsible for ensuring a well-planned, coordinated and effective internal and external interaction with all concerned participants in order to ensure a timely and successful elaboration of services. Apart from technical qualification, key staff should have adequate experiences in regional, social and other non-technical issues.

All the consulting activities shall be carried out in close cooperation with the ADF and shall take due account of the programme aims and relevant KfW guidelines.

The prequalification procedure of experienced Consultants will follow the KfW “Guidelines for Consulting Services, Works, Plant, Goods and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries”, which are available on KfW’s internet web-site (version December 2022, 1. update of version from January 2019 and Tax Compliance): https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/PDF/Download-Center/PDF-Dokumente-Richtlinien/FZ-ergaberichtlinien-V-2021-EN.pdf

It is foreseen to assign the service to an internationally operating consulting firm, preferably in association with domestic consultants, which are highly experienced in the concerned fields with an annual turnover of the lead consultant and all associated partners showing the necessary turnover for the consortium as a group of at least EUR 2.0 million.

Further Information:

Further information (only available in English language) is available free of charge from the Tender Agent upon written request at the address given above. It will be sent electronically only (by e-mail). No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

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 Consulting Services for Project Implementation

 Albania

BMZ No.: 201867175

Prequalification for Consulting Services for Integrated Regional Development Programme – Implementation Consultant

Tendering Agency:

Albanian Development Fund (ADF)

Rr. Sami Frasheri, Nr. 10

Tirana

Albania

Tender Agent:

Mr. Joerg Strasser

St.-Veiter-Straße 1

9020 Klagenfurt, Austria

E-Mail: joerg.strasser@strasser-strasser.at

We have to inform that the prequalification process for the project Integrated Regional Development Programme, Prequalification for Consulting Services for Implementation Consultant, BMZ Number 201867175, KfW Procurement No 509484 that was launched on March 15, 2023, published in GTAI web page (attach the publication) and Albanian Development Fund web page ss cancelled due changes in the scope and requirements of the project.

The project will be shortly retendered.

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1. Reference code: RFP No.: AL-ADF-325745-CS-QCBS

2. Country: Albania

3. Sector: Tourism Development

4. Project Title: Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development -PIUTD

5. Assignment Title: “Consultancy Services for “Detailed Designs and Construction Supervision for Integrated Urban Upgrading of Ksamil, Orikum and Borsh touristic sites and adjacent areas”.

6. Executing Agency: Albanian Development Fund

7. Publication date of the procurement notice: November 16, 2022

8. Number of tenders that has submitted Expression of Interest: 14

9. Number of tenders that has been shortlisted: 5

• JV iRI & Systematica & Xaveer Geyter Architects

• JV AKA Studio Associato Caccavale, Casadei, Pineschi Architetti & Seed Consulting

• JV F&M & MAU + IRD Engineering s.r.l.

• JV “SRP Schneider& Partner Ingenieur-Consult” GmbH & “CITYFORSTER Architecture+Urbanism” & “SRP Albanian Engineering” Ltd”

• ARS Progetti

10. Number of tenders that has submitted Request for Proposal: 3

• JV iRI & Systematica & Xaveer Geyter Architects

• JV AKA Studio Associato Caccavale, Casadei, Pineschi Architetti & Seed Consulting

• ARS Progetti

11. Financial prices as read out:

• JV iRI & Systematica & Xaveer Geyter Architects – 1,197,510 Euro

• JV AKA Studio Associato Caccavale, Casadei, Pineschi Architetti & Seed Consulting – 881,000 Euro

12. Financial prices after evaluation

• JV iRI & Systematica & Xaveer Geyter Architects – 1,185,790 Euro

• JV AKA Studio Associato Caccavale, Casadei, Pineschi Architetti & Seed Consulting – 899,250 Euro

13. The final combined score

14. Financial Offer of the chosen tenderer

1,185,790 Euro (VAT Excl)

15. Name, address and nationality of the successful tenderer

JV iRI & Systematica & Xaveer Geyter Architects, Rruga “Dervish Hima”, no.8, kati 1, Tirana, Albania,

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Country: Albania

Name of Project: Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD)

IBRD Loan No: 8656- ALB.

Project ID Number: P155875

Assignment Title: Improvement of Tourism Statistics and Electronic System of Tourism Statistics

Reference No. AL-ADF-365634-CS-QCBS

The Government of Albania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The overall objective of this assignment is to set in motion the improvement of tourism statistics in Albania, building on the recommendations made in the Tourism Information Management System and Statistics Improvement: Assessment and Technical Specification of Goods/System of Tourism Statistics and working closely with the newly established Inter-Institutional Platform (or Statistics relevant authority) that will act as the Steering Committee for the project.

The Consultant will be required to plan and commence implementation of six national surveys for the measurement of tourism, identify data sources that can be purchased from various bodies that will be of use in Albania’s system of tourism statistics, carry out the selection of a firm to develop the tourism statistics database, and undertake compilation of an experimental tourism satellite account including the compilation and production of the first tourism statistics and economic impact of tourism report for Albania in close cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, INSTAT and other relevant institutions.

In order to attain these objectives, the Consultant shall undertake the six key tasks as outlined below.

• Task 1: Inception Report
• Task 2: Survey Planning and Implementation
• Task 3: Identification of Third-Party Data Sources
• Task 4: Experimental TSA for 2019 and TSA for 2023
• Task 5: Tourism Statistics Database
• Task 6: Tourism Statistics and Economic Impact of Tourism Report

The Consultant must be a firm with at least 10 years’ experience in the field of tourism statistics and measuring the economic impact of tourism.  In addition to this they must have:

• Experience working on data collection and evidence-based policy making.
• Experience working in the area of tourism development, consulting on similar projects, and direct involvement in the development of tourism satellite accounts in other countries.
• Experience working in European (and in particular Central/Eastern European) countries.
• Proven previous experience on IT tourism projects, ideally in the development of tourism statistics database, software tracking tourism and/or data analysis and reporting software.
• Possess facilitation skills and a willingness to think creatively and produce innovative solutions.

The shortlisting criteria are:

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” July 2016, as amended, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

Contract will be signed after the Additional Financing will enter in force.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS), method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00-16:00 from Monday to Thursday and 09.00-13.00 Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by June 27, 2023, 16:00 local time.

For more information interested consultants can have access to Terms of References that are published at ADF website in following link:

https://www.albaniandf.org/2023/06/13/terms-of-reference-for-consultancy-improvement-of-tourism-statistics-and-electronic-system-of-tourism-statistics-ref-no-al-adf-365634-cs-qcbs/

Albanian Development Fund (ADF)

Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD)

Address: Albanian Development Fund, Rruga “Sami Frasheri”, no. 10, Tirana, Albania

Att: Mr. Astrit Alikaj

E-mail: aalikaj@albaniandf.org

Att: Mr. Artur Zaja

E-mail: azaja@albaniandf.org

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Consulting Services

Implementing Agency: Albanian Development Fund

Country: Albania

Project: Project for Integrated Urban & Tourism Development (PIUTD) (Project No. P155875)

Loan No.: 8656-ALB

Assignment Title: “Senior Architect Expert”.

Reference No: AL-ADF-361715-CS-INDV

Issued on: May 18, 2023.

The Government of Albania has received a financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include: “Senior Architect Expert/Individual Consultant Services”/REF No: AL-ADF-361715-CS-INDV.

The objective of the services by the Senior Architect Expert is to provide technical inputs for the development of PIUTD project activities with the aim to assure that project activities are carried out in accordance with technical requirements and international best practices.

The specific functions and responsibilities of the Senior Architect Expert–include, but are not limited to:

• Overall support to project implementation.
• Advise key stakeholders, on cultural heritage and urban planning policies and best-practices.
• Provides timely professional architectural and urban landscaping advice to PCU management, and to the ADF team during all the project cycle: selection of investments (non-fast-track projects), design of investments (fast-track and non-fast-track), construction works, etc.
• Maintains up to-date information on other development projects and plans (governmental other development partners/non-governmental) in the project area, and maintains key stakeholders (MoIE, ADF, World Bank) informed of potential synergies/conflicts that might emerge from such projects/plans.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documents as requested by PCU coordinator.
• Performs other duties for the purpose of the PIUTD as requested by PCU coordinator.
• Project design support.
• Provides inputs for urban design studies ToRs and touristic sites upgrading ToRs
• Provides inputs for the development of ToRs for specific urban upgrading sub-projects, as needed during project implementation.
• Draft TORs for Component 1 & 2 consultancies when asked by ADF.
• Provides support for the evaluation of urban design studies. This should include but not be limited to:

o Review of technical proposals as requested by ADF.

o Review and comment actively on consultants’ deliverables as requested by ADF

o Assists selected municipality in the prioritization of investments through the urban design studies. To assist municipalities the architect should have, or gain knowledge of cultural conservation initiatives in the project area, existing infrastructure, architecture profile of the area, heritage areas permission, traditional architecture elements, construction regulations in project area, etc.

o Assures selection criteria – as outlined in the project operational manual – is followed for the prioritization of investments in the urban design studies.

o Reviews proposed preliminary designs and detailed designs to assure they are in line with the architectural profile of the area (including cultural heritage landscape), construction and planning regulations, etc. This should be done in cooperation with ADF team and involved parties (Ministry of Culture and beneficiary municipalities, as needed).

o Reviews proposed preliminary designs and detailed designs to assure they incorporate sustainability principles and practices (i.e. use and recycle of materials) and take into consideration future operation and maintenance costs.

• Project monitoring and supervision.
• Works in close collaboration with the other PCU experts and the ADF team – including the cultural heritage consultant, in particular providing guidance to the ADF architect expert and consulting with the cultural heritage consultant.
• Carries out periodic field-visits to supervise and support the effective design, implementation and completion of urban infrastructure upgrading investments (together with the ADF team).
• Carries out periodic field-visits to monitor and support the effective design, implementation and completion of touristic sites upgrading investments (together with the ADF team).
• Supports PCU coordinator in the review of project documents, as requested including monitoring and progress reports. Reviews that key project indicators data is collected and followed through-out project implementation.
• Participate actively in joint-project team meetings with ADF, in field-visits for the supervision and monitoring of project activities in the South of Albania, citizen’s engagement activities and communication campaigns, and in World Bank team implementation support missions.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.

The Albanian Development Fund now invites eligible consulting individual (“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 Consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• University degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and/or relevant fields (e.g. urban planning, urbanism);
• Masters’ degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and/or relevant fields (e.g. urban planning, urbanism);
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in architecture design, landscaping, with knowledge on restoration of heritage buildings in world heritage areas and environmental protection of natural sources zones, policy-making, urban and infrastructure projects, and/or on tourism in developing countries;
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the construction sector.
• Knowledge of urban development legislation and regulations in Albania. Previous experience in municipal urban planning department is an advantage. Excellent networking skills, bringing a good existing network of contacts and credibility within both the architecture and landscaping (including major private sector players and industry associations);
• A strong conceptual and strategic ability combined with good communication skills and client focus;
• Computer literate. Good knowledge of Autodesk Software’s especially, AutoCAD), Adobe Software’s, MS Office applications. Other software is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Albanian and English.

The shortlisting criteria are:

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” July 2016, as amended, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (IC’s) method set out in the Procurement Regulations, “Approved Selection Methods for Individual Consultants”.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 10:00 – 14:00: Mrs. Artur Zaja, Albanian Development Fund, Rr. “Sami Frasheri”, Nr. 10, Tirana, Albania, E-mail: azaja@albaniandf.org

The interested consultant on this assignment is able to submit the expressions of interest (CVs, diploma references, supporting documents, etc) in a written form to the below e-mail addresses within June 02, 2023, 13:00 local time.

Albanian Development Fund

Attn: Artur Zaja

E-mail: azaja@albaniandf.org

Street Address: Rr. Sami Frasheri, No. 10

City: Tirana

Country: Albania 

Terms of reference

Senior Architect Expert

1. Background

As Part of the World’s Bank partnership with the Government of Albania, a Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD) was approved in November, 2016. The PIUTD project is expected to be a catalyst for regional development in the South of Albania. The main objectives of the project are to: improve urban infrastructure, enhance tourism assets, and strengthen institutional capacity to support tourism-related local economic development in selected areas in the south of Albania. The project is expected to become effective in March, 2017; the expected closing date is July, 2022. The PIUTD has an envelope of 63.8 EURO million and is composed of four components as outlined below;

Project Components

Component 1.  Urban upgrading and infrastructure improvement (EURO 44.3 million). This component will finance design and implementation of urban upgrading and municipal infrastructure improvements in four urban centers: Saranda, Gjirokastra, Berat and Përmet. Investments in these selected municipalities would include the upgrading of public spaces (e.g. parks, city squares, pedestrian walkways); street networks, inter-modal nodes and associated infrastructure (e.g, sidewalks, street crossings, streetlights, bicycle paths, bus stations); restoration of selected heritage buildings and façade improvement of selected buildings and; touristic sites enhancement (e.g. access roads, visitors’ centers, parking, signage). Water supply and sewage network rehabilitation will be supported on a case-by-case basis[1]. This Component will also finance preparation of required urban-scale designs, feasibility studies, engineering designs, and construction supervision.

Component 2. Touristic sites upgrading (EURO 8.4 million). This Component will finance investments aimed at improving selected touristic sites along the south of Albania touristic corridor. Investments would include (a) restoration of selected heritage and cultural assets and creating rest stops or viewpoints; (b) improving supporting infrastructure such as last mile access, pedestrian pathways, visitors’ centers and signage in selected touristic sites; (c) preparation of required feasibility studies, site management plans, engineering designs, and, (d) conducting construction supervision.

Component 3. Touristic market and product development (EURO 7.7 million). This component will finance investments aimed: (a) Strengthening the capacity of municipalities to deliver municipal services through: (i) provision of asset management systems, geographic information systems and solid waste collection equipment; and, (ii) establishment of site management capacity to enhance the operation of rehabilitated assets. (b) Carrying out capacity building activities to strengthen the capacity of (i) the Selected Municipalities to promote sustainable tourism growth including: (A) developing and implementing market research and product development strategies, and (B) establishment of pilot Destination Management Partnerships. (ii) Participating Central Government Agencies to promote sustainable tourism growth including the establishment of a system for tracking sustainable tourism indicators.

Component 4: Implementation Support (EURO 3.2 million). This component will support overall project implementation including: (i) contracting of local experts to assist the implementation unit and participating municipalities in the implementation of sub-projects; (ii) the maintenance of the project Monitoring and Evaluation System M&E; (iii) the project related operating costs of the implementing unit including consulting fees, in-country travel expenditure; (iv) training of staff and other persons associated with project implementation; and (v) annual audit of project accounts. Provision of support to carry out Project implementation, including maintenance of the Project monitoring and evaluation system, as well as training and financing of Incremental Operating Costs.

Implementation arrangements

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy will be in charge of overall project oversight and monitoring as well as providing technical leadership. Among the key roles of MoIE in the PIUTD are: (i) screening and ranking of touristic sites in coordination with key project partners, (i) supporting selected municipalities in the prioritization of activities for integrated urban upgrading through the development of detailed urban designs, (iii) reviewing consultants’ deliverables as relevant, and (d) periodic monitoring of implementation progress. Implementation responsibilities’ will be delegated to the Albanian Development Fund. The ADF has the primary responsibility for overseeing all aspects of PIUTD project implementation including fiduciary aspects, procurement of goods, works and services for the project, compliance with social and environmental safeguards, etc.

The overall project is under the oversight of a Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy. The PCU is composed of 3 staff: The Project Coordinator/Urban Specialist, the Senior Architect Expert and a tourism specialist. The 3 staff are expected to work full-time to support MoIE in the overall oversight of the PIUTD project bringing additional capacity to existing MoIE technical team. They should work closely with authorizing officials within the Directorate of Territorial Development Policies [Director of Territorial Development Policies within the MoIE]. These Terms of Reference provide details for the services of the Senior Architect Expert of the PCU within the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy.

2. OBJECTIVE

The objective of the services by the Senior Architect Expert is to provide technical inputs for the development of PIUTD project activities with the aim to assure that project activities are carried out in accordance with technical requirements and international best practices.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The specific functions and responsibilities of the Senior Architect Expert–include, but are not limited to:

Overall support to project implementation

• Advise key stakeholders, on cultural heritage and urban planning policies and best-practices.
• Provides timely professional architectural and urban landscaping advice to PCU management, and to the ADF team during all the project cycle: selection of investments (non-fast-track projects), design of investments (fast-track and non-fast-track), construction works, etc.
• Maintains up to-date information on other development projects and plans (governmental / other development partners / non-governmental) in the project area, and maintains key stakeholders (MoIE, ADF, World Bank) informed of potential synergies/conflicts that might emerge from such projects /plans.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documents as requested by PCU coordinator.
• Performs other duties for the purpose of the PIUTD as requested by PCU coordinator.

Project design support

• Provides inputs for urban design studies ToRs and touristic sites upgrading ToRs
• Provides inputs for the development of ToRs for specific urban upgrading sub-projects, as needed during project implementation.
• Draft TORs for Component 1 & 2 consultancies when asked by ADF.
• Provides support for the evaluation of urban design studies. This should include but not be limited to:
  • Review of technical proposals as requested by ADF
  • Review and comment actively on consultants’ deliverables as requested by ADF
  • Assists selected municipality in the prioritization of investments through the urban design studies. To assist municipalities the architect should have, or gain knowledge of cultural conservation initiatives in the project area, existing infrastructure, architecture profile of the area, heritage areas permission, traditional architecture elements, construction regulations in project area, etc.
  • Assures selection criteria – as outlined in the project operational manual – is followed for the prioritization of investments in the urban design studies.
  • Reviews proposed preliminary designs and detailed designs to assure they are in line with the architectural profile of the area (including cultural heritage landscape), construction and planning regulations, etc. This should be done in cooperation with ADF team and involved parties (Ministry of Culture and beneficiary municipalities, as needed).
  • Reviews proposed preliminary designs and detailed designs to assure they incorporate sustainability principles and practices (i.e. use and recycle of materials) and take into consideration future operation and maintenance costs.

Project monitoring and supervision

• Works in close collaboration with the other PCU experts and the ADF team – including the cultural heritage consultant, in particular providing guidance to the ADF architect expert and consulting with the cultural heritage consultant.
• Carries out periodic field-visits to supervise and support the effective design, implementation and completion of urban infrastructure upgrading investments (together with the ADF team).
• Carries out periodic field-visits to monitor and support the effective design, implementation and completion of touristic sites upgrading investments (together with the ADF team).
• Supports PCU coordinator in the review of project documents, as requested including monitoring and progress reports. Reviews that key project indicators data is collected and followed through-out project implementation.
• Participate actively in joint-project team meetings with ADF, in field-visits for the supervision and monitoring of project activities in the South of Albania, citizen’s engagement activities and communication campaigns, and in World Bank team implementation support missions.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and/or relevant fields (e.g. urban planning, urbanism);
• Masters’ degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and/or relevant fields (e.g. urban planning, urbanism);
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in architecture design, landscaping, with knowledge on restoration of heritage buildings in world heritage areas and environmental protection of natural sources zones, policy-making, urban and infrastructure projects, and/or on tourism in developing countries;
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the construction sector.
• Knowledge of urban development legislation and regulations in Albania. Previous experience in municipal urban planning department is an advantage. Excellent networking skills, bringing a good existing network of contacts and credibility within both the architecture and landscaping (including major private sector players and industry associations);
• A strong conceptual and strategic ability combined with good communication skills and client focus;
• Computer literate. Good knowledge of Autodesk Software’s especially, AutoCAD), Adobe Software’s, MS Office applications. Other software is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Albanian and English.

5. Reporting

The Senior Architect Expert will report to the Project Coordinator (of the PCU), and should work in close coordination with the ADF project team, in particular their project architect expert (ADF) and the cultural heritage consultant.

6. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

• The Senior Architect Expert shall be engaged on full time basis. The remuneration will be paid on a monthly basis.
• The contract will be for an initial period of 3 months, renewable for 20 additional months (or to project duration depending on AF), based on the satisfactory performance of the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities.

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Albania

BMZ No.: 201867175

Prequalification for Consulting Services for Integrated Regional Development Programme – Implementation Consultant

Tendering Agency:

Albanian Development Fund (ADF)

Rr. Sami Frasheri, Nr. 10

Tirana

Albania

Tender Agent:

Mr. Joerg Strasser

St.-Veiter-Straße 1

9020 Klagenfurt, Austria

E-Mail: joerg.strasser@strasser-strasser.at

Programme Measures:

The services requested under this assignment aims at the enhancement of the living conditions as well we the development of the touristic potential for selected sites in the Municipalities of Progradec and Pustec as well as other locations throughout Albania to be determined at a later stage.

The measures shall regional economic growth in the selected Municipalities by sustainable, environment- and climate friendly infrastructure investments.

The Project concerns the upgrading of urban and rural infrastructure and improvement of touristic sites, such as the rehabilitation of waterfronts and promenades, facade upgrade, urban requalification of public squares, access roads, parking spaces and lightning as well as the improvement of water and wastewater supplies at these sites.

The expected outcome is the provision of new touristic destinations, fully furnished and accessible.

The first phase includes investments in already indicatively determined sites, based on existing concept studies, in the Municipalities of Pogradec and Pustec at cost of 20-30 million EUR. Additional work packages amounting to 40-50 million EUR may be defined in other areas Additional work packages amounting to 40-50 million EUR may be defined in other area like Himare at the Ionic Sea and other not yet selected parts of the country.

Requested Consultant Services:

The PEA is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to perform the following services for the implementation of the investments in the urban and touristic development:

• Validation of the existing concept studies in cooperation with the PEA
• Preparation of concept studies for the not yet defined work packages if necessary
• Preparation of designs for the construction of the infrastructure
• Preparation and support of the implementation of Land Acquisition and resettlement plans
• Conducting the entire tender processes (goods and services) for all concerned measures
• Implement all activities related to ESHS and OHS
• Construction supervision
• Visibility measures
• Assistance to the PEA during Defects Notification Period

The start of consulting services under the current assignment is planned for the second quarter of 2023. The planned project duration for the current assignment is 3 years (without Defect Liability Period, without construction phase of additional work packages).

Services are to be provided by a team of sector and subject related experienced international and local experts. The consultant firm shall fulfil its tasks and services largely in Albania. The nominated team leader will be responsible for ensuring a well-planned, coordinated and effective internal and external interaction with all concerned participants in order to ensure a timely and successful elaboration of services. Apart from technical qualification, key staff should have adequate experiences in regional, social and other non-technical issues.

All the consulting activities shall be carried out in close cooperation with the ADF and shall take due account of the programme aims and relevant KfW guidelines.

The prequalification procedure of experienced Consultants will follow the KfW “Guidelines for Consulting Services, Works, Plant, Goods and Non-Consulting Services in Financial Cooperation with Partner Countries”, which are available on KfW’s internet web-site (version December 2022, 1. update of version from January 2019 and Tax Compliance): https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/PDF/Download-Center/PDF-Dokumente-Richtlinien/FZ-ergaberichtlinien-V-2021-EN.pdf

It is foreseen to assign the service to an internationally operating consulting firm, preferably in association with domestic consultants, which are highly experienced in the concerned fields with an annual turnover of the lead consultant and all associated partners showing the necessary turnover for the consortium as a group of at least EUR 2.0 million.

Further Information:

Further information (only available in English language) is available free of charge from the Tender Agent upon written request at the address given above. It will be sent electronically only (by e-mail). No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

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Project name: Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD)

Assignment title: Consultancy Services for “Detailed Designs and Construction Supervision for Integrated Urban Upgrading of Ksamil, Orikum and Borsh touristic sites and adjacent areas”

Reference No. REF No: AL-ADF-325745-CS-QCBS

Method of Procurement: QCBS

The shortlisted consultants invited to submit their proposal as below:

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Project name: Project for Integrated Urban and Tourism Development (PIUTD)

Assignment title: Consultant Service for Product Development – package 2 (outdoor & museums)”

Reference No. AL-ADF-308967-CS-QCBS

Method of Procurement: QCBS

The shortlisted consultants invited to submit their proposal as below:

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