Country: Turkey Project: LAND REGISTRY AND CADASTRE MODERNIZATION PROJECT Financing: World Bank Abstract: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF MODEL OFFICES FOR TKGM Sector: Consultants Loan/Credit Number: Loan No.7537-TU, Project ID No. P106284 Contract/Bid Number: CS  6 Deadline: 23 February 2009

The Republic of Turkey has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Land Registry and Cadastre Modernization Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Consulting Services for the Design and Supervision of Model Offices for TKGM.

The design of the model offices shall be in accordance with the international standards, applicable EU Legislation and shall meet the technical requirements and the specific functions of the units as well as the requirements of TKGM. The consultancy services shall include design and construction supervision of above mentioned model offices and together with required annexes.

The services will include:

1. Assembling a team of consultants to the extent covering all necessary disciplines including architects, mechanical, electrical, electronics, communication, structural, and civil engineers; landscape architect,

2. Preparation of three different conceptual designs for model offices to meet with functional and beneficiary needs.

3. Preparation of architectural drawings for the model office buildings along with alternative architectural layouts to meet site conditions,

4. Investigation of site specific soil parameters, requirements of geo-technical surveys and data collection studies for the site to examine the soil conditions for the model office buildings to be constructed.

5. Preparation of all related construction drawings considering technical requirements, applicable local and international standards (structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, electronics and communication, infrastructural and landscaping drawings etc) in compliance with new Turkish Earthquake Code, ensuring the seismic resistance of both the structural and nonstructural components of the model office buildings.

6. Preparation of all necessary technical specifications and Bill of Quantities with respect to final construction drawings and assisting TKGM in the preparation of bidding documents for the construction works.

7. Provide on-site construction supervision throughout the construction period and assist TKGM for temporary and final acceptance and during defects liability period.

The estimated duration of services is 35 (thirty five) months (design period 5 months, bidding period for civil works 3 months and construction supervision period 15 months and supervision during the Defects Liability Period 12 months)

The General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The information should be submitted through a detailed portfolio (i) including visual elements such as brochures; (ii) indicating overall experience (in the field of assignment) of the bidder (in this context, submission of documents indicating that the firm has previously designed offices and intelligent buildings in accordance with the international standards and/or with required conditions of the EU Legislation. (The designs made in accordance with the EU Legislation will be preferable); (iii) covering an informative summary of assignment-related contracts completed during the last ten years together with reference letters from the Clients together with the addresses of the clients with possible contact persons; and (iv) indicating the general/assignment-related experience and qualification of the key personnel.

Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The association may take the form of a Joint Venture or a sub consultancy. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), all members of the JV will be evaluated jointly for the purpose of short listing and shall be jointly and severally liable for the assignment and shall sign the contract in case of award is made to that JV group. Interested consultants should clearly indicate the structure of their association and the duties of the partners and sub consultants in their application. Consultants may associate with specific sub-consultants in model office conceptual design according to the EU legislation and such sub-consultants may associate with more than one consultant. Unclear expression of interests in terms of in association with and/or in affiliation with and etc. may not be considered for short listing.

Consultants will be shortlisted in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (published by the Bank in May 2004 and revised in October 2006). Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 1000 to 1600 hours, local time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 23 February 2009 at 1600 hours (local time) by surface mail, courier or hand delivery. Applications by e-mail shall not be accepted. TKGM reserves the right to reject the applications received after the above referenced date.

Country: Russian Federation

Project: TREASURY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Financing: World Bank

Abstract: DEVELOPMENT OF LEGISLATION IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING Sector: Consultants

Loan/Credit Number: Project ID P064508 Contract/Bid Number: Contract No. TDP/QCBS-1

Deadline: 25 December 2008

The Russian Federation has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Treasury Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The services include: development of draft Procedure to development, adjustment and implementation of budget accounting and reporting standards in the form of draft legal document according to current rules and requirements, development of draft Methodical recommendations on procedure to implementation of budget accounting and reporting standards; development of draft standards of budget accounting and reporting; providing discussion of draft budget accounting and reporting standards, monitoring of implementation of budget accounting and reporting standards.

The services are to be implemented from August 2009 to December 2010.

The Non-commercial Foundation for Enterprise Restructuring and Financial Institutions Development now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) procedures set out in the World Bank�s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 1997 and amended in September 1997 and in January 1999.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 10:00am to 6:00pm Moscow time, Monday through Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 25 December 2008.

Country: Russian Federation

Project: TREASURY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Financing: World Bank

 Abstract: OFFICIAL TRANSLATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IPAS) AND PUBLICATION

Sector: Consultants

Loan/Credit Number: Project ID P064508 Contract/Bid Number: Contract No. TDP/QCBS-7

Deadline: 25 December 2008

The Russian Federation has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Treasury Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The services include: conducting preparation activities, necessary for formation of IPAS text in order to translate it from English into Russian, conducting translation and adjustment of the final version of IPAS Russian translation, preparation and publication of the Russian version of IPAS.

The services are to be implemented from August 2009 to May 2010.

The Non-commercial Foundation for Enterprise Restructuring and Financial Institutions Development now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) procedures set out in the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 1997 and amended in September 1997 and in January 1999.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 10:00am to 6:00pm Moscow time, Monday through Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 25 December 2008.