Ogłoszenie o zamówieniu publicznym nr 1

Country: Romania
Project: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING PROJECT
Financing: World Bank
Abstract: CONSULTING SERVICES: IMPROVE THE CAPACITY OF  POLICY ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING OF THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE
Sector: Consultants
Loan/Credit Number: TF054659, Loan No. 4676-RO, Project ID P069679
Contract/Bid Number: Expressions of interest
Deadline: 21 May 2007

The Government of Romania has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to support the institutional building process of the private and public sector (PPIBL) in the general reform process of Romania. Part of the proceeds of the PPIBL Loan will be allocated to consulting services provided by a consulting firm to improve the capacity of policy analysis and forecasting of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MoEF).

The main objective of the consulting services is to assist the Tax Revenue Forecast Directorate to improve its medium term macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts by building a small macro-economic model, including development of reliable databases needed for the preparation of forecasting model.

For the achievement of the above mentioned objective, the consulting firm shall carry out the following activities:

• ·  (a) to build and customize a macro-economic model able to deliver reliable and economically consistent medium term forecasts (for a forecasting horizon of two/three years, excluding the current year) and to highlight the policy trade-offs that exist at that level
• ·  (b) to develop disaggregated revenue and expenditure forecasts, based on the elasticity of each of the revenue components to its tax base and the respective tax base’s sensitivity to changing economic conditions
• ·  (c) to put in place a framework for correctly assessing the output gap, this being extremely relevant for both analyzing the overall stance of the economy and the desirability and timing of certain policy measures, as well as for evaluating the structural budget balance
• ·  (d) to provide on the job training to the staff of the MoEF (particularly staff from Tax Revenue Forecast Directorate – maximum five persons) for using the developed customized macroeconomic models

The duration of the assignment is of 6 months and the consulting firm should start the activity within one week from the effective date of the contract.

The consulting firm is advised to provide a team consisting of one foreign expert, whose input will be of 4 staff months and two local experts, whose cumulated input will be of 10 man months (5 staff months each). The foreign expert will spend at least 40 per cent to 50 per cent of the working time in Bucharest or in other relevant locations in Romania, grouped in 4-5 visits in Romania.

The proposed experts must have the capacity to mentor and facilitate learning by the MoEF’s staff.

The international consultant needs to have the following:

• ·  An advanced degree in economics
• ·  At least 10 years of experience with macroeconomic forecasting, modeling and econometric techniques
• ·  Relevant experience with fiscal policy, preferably in an institutional setting such as Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, or recognized research organizations

The local consultant needs to have the following

• ·  An advanced degree in economics
• ·  At least three years of experience with macroeconomic forecasting, modeling and econometric techniques
• ·  Relevant experience with fiscal policy, preferably in an institutional setting such as Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, or other recognized research or academic organizations

A good knowledge of English is essential for all members of the core team working on this assignment.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance, through the Project Management Unit (PMU – PPIBL), now invites eligible Consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services.

The expressions of interest must provide information indicating that the Consulting firm is qualified to perform the above mentioned services, respectively:

• ·  General information: core business and years in business, address, contacts, number and country of registration etc; presentation of services provided, references
• ·  Specific information on the Consulting firm experience in the field of the assignment: number of years of professional experience; description of previous similar projects performed related to macroeconomic forecasting, modeling and econometric techniques; demonstrated experience in working with other Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, or other recognized research or academic organizations from European countries
• ·  Information regarding the availability of appropriate specialized staff for the assignment: description of the team proposed to carry out the assignment, qualifications and expertise of key staff, years of professional expertise; working experience in countries member of the European Union

The expression of interest will be analyzed against the following evaluation criteria:

• ·  General qualifications of the Consulting firm – 30 points
• ·  Specific experience of the Consulting firm in the field of the assignment – 60 points
• ·  Availability of appropriate specialized staff for the assignment – 10 points

The Consulting firm will be selected using QCBS method (Quality and Cost Based Selection), in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, January 1997, revised September 1997 and January 1999.

Following the evaluation of the expressions of interest, the consultants selected on the short list will receive a request for proposals based on which they will submit the Technical and Financial Proposal. The firm securing the highest combined technical and financial score shall be invited for negotiations. The contract will be subject to the World Bank’s no objection.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the Project Management Unit, Ministry of Economy and Finance, to the attention of Mrs. Nicoleta Bala and Mrs. Cornelia Munteanu at the address below not later then 21 May 2007 at 1200 hours (local time).

Expressions of interest received by e-mail address are accepted.

Contact: Ministry of Economy and Finance.
PPIBL, Project Management Unit.
Attn. Mrs. Nicoleta Bala and Mrs. Cornelia Munteanu.
44, Mircea Voda St., 8th floor, room 85, Sector 3.
Bucharest, Romania.
Tel: (40-21) 321-1356, 321-1395.
Fax: (40-21) 321-1346.
E-mail: nicoleta.bala@mfinante.ro, cornelia.munteanu@mfinante.ro
Notice Number: WB1729-703/07
UNDB Print Edition: Issue No. 703, 31 May 2007
Posted Online: 1 May 2007

Ogłoszenie o zamówieniu publicznym nr 2

Country: The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Project: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE
Financing: World Bank
Abstract: PREPARATION OF THE LAW FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BASES OF THE SYSTEM OF SALARIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Sector: Consultants
Loan/Credit Number: Dutch grant - TF 024367, Project ID No: P090303
Contract/Bid Number: Expressions of interest, Contract No. MLSP 18
Deadline: 30 May 2007

The Republic of Macedonia has received financing from the Dutch Government as a support for strengthening the public sector performance and intends to apply part of the proceeds for a consultant's services for the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy used for the preparation of the Law for establishment of the bases of the system of salaries in the public sector.

The general objective of this assignment is providing technical support for the drafting of the Law on Establishment of the Bases for the System of Salaries in the Public Sector, including:

·  (i) Creation and preparation of a legislative framework which will define the basic principles of upgrading the employees in the public sector

·  (ii) Providing assistance, i.e. guidelines for drafting of the secondary legislation in order to finalize the system of upgrading the employees in the public sector

The Consultant is envisaged to:

·  Review of the existing regulations, the activities undertaken so far, for the purposes of preparing the system of salaries in the public sector

·  Assist the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and its partners in the preparation of a draft Law containing the basic framework for establishing the principles for upgrading the employees in the public sector, defining the responsibilities and obligations of the institutions for the purposes of successful implementation of the system of salaries, time frame for successful implementation of the Law and the relationship between the law, the secondary legislation and collective agreements

·  Advise the law maker, Government and Parliament as they review, revise and take decisions on the proposed Law defining the basic frame for establishment of the basic principles for upgrading the employees in the public sector, defining the responsibilities and obligations of the institutions

·  Development of a model for preparation of fiscal projections for reforms of the salaries in the public sector, testing of the model and training of the staff responsible for implementing the system, including provision of technical assistance to government staff in the use of that model

·  Provision of assistance for reviewing the existing legislation and drafting of new legislation for the purposes of implementing the established principles and criteria

The desired qualifications and knowledge of the consultant are the following:

·  Human resource management, especially salaries and employment in the public sector and evaluation of job positions

·  Specific legislation for public services and assessment of legislation impacts, mainly in eastern European countries

·  Fiscal impact modeling

·  At least five years of experience in the public administration especially in issues related to salaries, human resource management and public policies

Selection shall be conducted through the Selection of individual consultant procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, January 1997 (revised September 1997, January 1999).

Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information from the address below during office hours from 0830 – 1630 hours CET, Monday through Friday.

Interested consultants' are invited to submit their CV's in English electronically (as word documents, in pdf or similar formats, with size not to exceed 2MB) or in hard copy, which should among all outline that they are qualified to carry out the services. Expressions of interest, supported by CV's and all other relevant documents may be delivered on e-mail listed below no latter than 30 May 2007 by 1600 hours CET.

Contact: Ministry of Finance.
Dame Gruev, 14.
Attn: Mr. Badzukov Sasko, PDPL PIU - Procurement Officer.
1000 Skopje, Macedonia.
Tel: (389-2) 329-6993.
Fax: (389-2) 329-6994.
E-mail: sasko.badzukov@finance.gov.mk, cc: goran.anceski@finance.gov.mk, ljubica.patlidzankovska@finance.gov.mk
Notice Number: WB1885-704/07
UNDB Print Edition: Issue No. 704, 16 June 2007
Posted Online: 14 May 2007

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