KWSSIP-2 EOI for K-IV Resettlement Plan Revalidation and Updating Consulting Services

Overview

The Government of Sindh, represented by the Project Director of the Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP), invites eligible firms to submit Expressions of Interest for consulting services under Reference No. PK-PIU KWSSIP 2-566595-CS-CQS.

Country: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Client: Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-2)
Loan No.: IBRD 97520 – PK, P171422
Assignment: Revalidation of Social Survey/Census and Updating the existing Resettlement Plan (RP) for the K-IV Augmentation Project Routes

The Government of Sindh has received financing through the Economic Affairs Department, Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), together with counterpart funding from the Government of Sindh. Part of these funds is intended for eligible expenditures under this assignment.

Project Routes

• Route 1: Reservoir 1 to the Y Junction in Landhi, carrying 65 MGD.
• Route 2: Route 2A from Reservoir 2 to Sir Syed University near Nipa, and Route 2B from Hasan Square to Gulbai.
• Route 3: Reservoir 3 to Qasba and Banaras, carrying 65 MGD.

Scope of Consulting Services

The consultant will revalidate the existing Resettlement Plan for the finalized Route-1, Route-2 (2A and 2B), and Route-3 alignments. The services include reviewing project and resettlement documentation; field verification of the approved Right of Way; identifying affected persons, structures, businesses, assets and livelihood impacts; and updating the census, socio-economic survey and Inventory of Losses.

The work also covers vulnerability and additional social-impact assessments, stakeholder and community consultations, revised compensation and entitlement estimates, and preparation and management of digital PAP and asset databases, including GIS and photographic records. The updated Resettlement Plan must comply with World Bank ESF/ESS5 and applicable Sindh Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy requirements.

Firm Qualification Criteria

1. The consulting firm must have been registered in the same business for the past ten years and should provide consulting services, preferably in the public sector, involving Resettlement Plan revalidation and updating.
2. At least five years of substantive experience is required in preparing, revalidating, implementing, monitoring and updating Resettlement Plans/RPs/RAPs. Relevant work includes census and socio-economic surveys, inventory of losses, livelihood restoration, stakeholder engagement, compensation and entitlement assessment, and social-safeguards compliance for infrastructure projects.
3. The consultant must demonstrate successful completion of at least two similar assignments during the last ten years. Each must have a contract value of not less than USD 75,000, have been financed by other multilateral or bilateral development partners, and be substantially similar in nature, scope and complexity.
4. The firm must have adequate resources as required under the Terms of Reference.
5. The firm should have adequately established offices.

Important Details

Consultants may associate with other firms through a joint venture or sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Firms should provide only material specific to the proposed services and avoid generic promotional material.

The consultant will be selected through the Consultant’s Qualification Based Selection (CQS) method under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, covering Procurement in Investment Project Financing, Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Fifth Edition, September 2023.

How to Apply

Interested firms may submit or deliver their written Expressions of Interest in person, by mail or by email to applications@kwssip.gos.pk, no later than 26th October, 2026 during office hours.

Detailed Terms of Reference may be downloaded from:

• https://www.kwssip.gos.pk/eois-for-consultancy/
• https://www.kwsc.gos.pk/tenders

Contact and Office Information

Project Director
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-2)
Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation
G-40/1 Street 40, Block 6 P.E.C.H.S, Karachi.
Tel No. +92-21-34374081-4
ayesha.hameed@kwssip.gos.pk, applications@kwssip.gos.pk

The advertisement header also lists: Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (Project Implementation Unit), Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation, 40-G Street 40, Block 8 PECHS, Karachi, Pakistan. Telephone: +92-21-34374081, +92-21-99330279.