Provision of Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design for Roads in Puntland (3 lots)

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,Hope this finds you well.Following your clarifications shared and dated 19th. November. 2025, we request for the below clarifications.1. Reference is made to Clarification no. 11 - six (6) hardcopies and six (6) soft copies on a flash. Question; does this mean that submission is Physical and not through the portal? kindly advise.2. Reference is made to Clarification no. 13 - each Lot is considered an independent project stand alone submission and resourcesQuestion; (A) Does this mean that we have to submitt 3(three) technical proposal documents? and if so, kindly advise on how to upload them on the portal as of now there is no space for seperate submissions for the 3 Lots.                 (B) Should each Lot have different experts or we can present the same experts for all the Lots?We look forward to hearing from you.UNOPS RESPONSE1.The bid Submission through the portal however, the referenced submission is for deliverables submission during implementation. 2.(A) Yes, Bidder can name the files per lot, under the checklist the technical document are now revised and each lot can be attached separately   (B) Yes, separate experts for each lot. 

New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Team,We kindly request clarification on the following points:In Revision No. 11, please describe and clarify the requirement stating: “Bidder is requested to submit six (6) hard copies and six (6) soft copies on flash disks.”We would appreciate more details regarding how these copies should be prepared and submitted, including the correct address, handover procedures, and the exact location for bid delivery.With reference to the clarification that each lot is considered independent and that each lot will be awarded separately, we request further explanation on how one team can apply for and manage three lots simultaneously. Additionally, please clarify what impact or limitations if UNOPS awards more than one lot to the same company to apply one team.Thanks UNOPS RESPONSE1. The bid Submission is through the portal however, the referenced submission is for deliverables submission during implementation.2. Bidders may be awarded more than one lot; however, each lot must be submitted as an independent bid with dedicated resources allocated to it.

New clarification added: -   According to SECTION VI: RETURNABLE SCHEDULES , page 15, the following questionnaire is required “Schedule 0.9 DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire”. A link was also shared but, even if we requested twice, the access to the link, we are still not allowed to get it.PLEASE CONFIRM THAT THE SCHEDULE 0.9 IS MANDATORY AND PROVIDE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE LINKUNOPS RESPONSE- 1.We  shared the sustainability drive in the returnable bidding form section 0.9 attached under the document tab.2. Yes.

New clarification added: Is there a limit or maximum number of firms that constitute a joint venture?UNOPS RESPONSENo limit on maximum number of firms

New clarification added: For the landscape scope of work, please clarify whether softscape, hardscape, or street-scaping elements are included as part of the required servicesUNOPS RESPONSEYes,its included.

New clarification added: With reference to the documents titled “RFP Section III, IV, V_RFP_2025_60003”, kindly advise whether these sections need to be filled in and submitted, or if they are provided for reference onlyUNOPS RESPONSENo need to fill it, It is just information purpose 

New clarification added: Regarding the landscape works, could you please confirm the required scope—hardscape, softscape, streetscaping, or any combination?UNOPS RESPONSEPlease Refer to TOR

New clarification added: Please confirm whether BIM modelling is required, particularly with reference to LOD 300UNOPS RESPONSEBIM is not required in this bid.

New clarification added: Concerning the BIM requirements, kindly provide more detailed information or guidelines to ensure full complianceUNOPS RESPONSEBIM is not required in this bid.

New clarification added: Regarding the website submission: we noticed that Additional Document 1 and Additional Document 2 are required under the Technical Proposal category. Could you please clarify whether these documents should include the Scope of Work, Project Understanding, and Methodology, or if you require specific content?UNOPS RESPONSE This is for any additional document that is not listed in the checklist but the bidder deems necessary to submit

New clarification added: Dear SirOn the clarification responceNo.13 say that  "Please refer to the revised ToR" but we can't find it , please  help us how to getwith regardsUNOPS RESPONSEThe revised TOR is uploaded now under the document tab.

New clarification added: QuestionDear Sir/Madam, kindly request your good office, to extend proposal submission date for 1 week if possible so as to enable us to prepare competitive proposal.Looking forward to serve you on this opportunity.Best Regards,RESPONSENo extension on submission deadline.

New clarification added: -    TOR’S 11.2 Proposed Project Team page 48 onward. CAN YOU PLEASE CONFIRM THAT MASTER’S DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXPERTS?CAN YOU PLEASE CONFIRM THAT AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED CONSIDERING THAT NO ELECTRICAL TASK IS PRESENTED UNDER THE TOR’S SCOPE OF WORKS ? -    IT IS NOTICED THAT AMONGST THE FIRST SET OF CLARIFICATION THERE IS A MENTION OF REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE.PLEASE SHARE THE REVISED TOR.UNOPS RESPONSE1-Bidders adhere to the TOR2-The revised TOR is attached under document tab on 20/11/2025 

New clarification added: Clarification is required on the following points;1.    Key Staffing included in the ToR is one for each position for the 3 lots. Do you think it is adequate for the proposed duration?2.    In Section 2, page 10, under “Specific Objective,” the last paragraph lists the tasks to be executed by the Design Consultant as follows:1.      Perform the data collection needed to complete the scope.2.      Prepare the Feasibility Study Report.3.      Prepare detailed engineering designs of Roads Lot 1 and Lot 2.4.      Prepare bidding documents for appropriate contract packaging. We would like to seek clarification on Task 3, as it only mentions detailed engineering design for Lot 1 and Lot 2, while Lot 3 is not included. Kindly confirm whether the detailed design for Lot 3 is intentionally excluded or whether this is an omission that needs correction. 3.    In Section 6: Design Package Deliverables, under “Design Documentation” (page 39), the list includes deliverables related to mechanical drawings. We would like to confirm whether these mechanical drawing requirements are applicable to this assignment. If they are indeed required, the scope of work and the corresponding mechanical engineering expertise would need to be reflected in the ToR. Please clarify whether mechanical drawings are intended to form part of the Consultant’s deliverables. 4.    In the Returnable Schedules, 0.9: DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnair, is not included in the submittal portal. Thus, can we assume this is not required? . If so under which box or submittal, is it going with?  5.    The same Scenario with Schedule 0.13 Proposal/No Proposal Confirmation, we understand if the offeror decides not to submit a proposal, UNOPS asks that the offeror still return schedule 0.13. It is also not found in the submittal portal. Do we omit it or do we complete and fill it. If so under which box or submittal is it going with?6.    Same with Schedule 4.7 Consultant’s Equipment and Machinery 7.    Can all the Returnable Schedules be submitted under one document? If so where? 8.    Under the recent clarifications posted or published 2025-11-19 under item 11: you mentioned “11. Bidder is requested to submit  six (6) hard copies and six (6) soft copies on flash disks.” It seems that this is not relevant for this bid. Please clarify. 9.    Schedule 4.2 Programme, is also not included in the portal, so where do we submit it, or do we include it in the Technical Proposal?UNOPS RESPONSE1. Bidder to represent in the technical submission, the method of statement, POW reflecting the staffing, including all other technical requirements.2. Works include detailed engineering designs of Lot 1, 2 and 3.3. Bidder to refer to TOR.4.We will share the sustainability drive under forms tab. This is not required in the esourcing checklist as its only in the template6. Attach as additional document7.Follow the checklist in the esourcing8.The bid Submission through the portal however, the referenced submission is for deliverables submission during implementation. 9. Its added to checklist now 

New clarification added: 1- The DRiVE Sustainability Questionnaire was not provided with the RFP and other Bid Documents. Please advise whether the Bidders are required to provide this. If so, kindly provide us with a copy of te template to be filled in.2- Being based in UAE, Emirati Banks do not issue Lines of Credit unless a Contract is being signed. Please advise whether audited financial statements and recent bank statements with sufficient funds would suffice to demonstrate the financial capacity instead of the Lines of Credit Letter.3- Schedule 0.14 (Checklist) has included registration in the  Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Housing of the Federal Government of Somalia.as well as Certificate or License from the Ministry of Commerce. Please confirm that the following registrations are not required for internationally based firms that have no offices or registrations in Somalia.4- In view of the various requirements of teh RFP and the huge technical inputs needed, especially that we desire to submit for teh Three Lots, we kindly request an extension of two weeks in order to enable us prepare a responsive proposal. This would also allow us to gather first-hand information that would assist us in better acquaintance with the Project specifics and exact financial obligations expected.UNOPS RESPONSE1.We  shared the sustainability drive in the returnable bidding form setciopn 0.9 attached under document tab2. Refer to Qualification criteria, requirements and options is clearly shown.3. Refer to Qualification criteria. Please refer the checklist in the esourcing.4. No extension of submission deadline. 

New clarification added: -          TOR’S 7. Commencement and Duration of Services table page41 presents a list of deliverables each with its date of submission after commencement. It is noticed that final feasibility study report is planned after 6 months. Moreover, stakeholder consultation 2 is planned only 1 month after stakeholder consultation 1.CONSIDERING THAT THE CONTRACT’S DURATION IS 8 MONTHS, CAN YOU CONFIRM THAT ONLY 2 MONTHS ARE PLANNED FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN ELABORATION? MOREOVER, CONSIDERING THAT STAKEHOLDER REPORT1 WILL CONCERN FEASIBILITTY STUDY AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN, PLEASE CLARIFY WHICH OTHER REPORTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ELABORATED AND SUBMITTED AFTER ONLY 1 MONTH FROM THE FIRST CONSULTATION. FINALLY, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT NO CONSULTATIONS ARE TO BE HELD DURING DETAILED DESIGN. -          TOR’S 7. Commencement and Duration of Services table page41.PLEASE CONFIRM THAT NO ESIA REPORT NOR RAP IS TO BE SUBMITTED.UNOPS RESPONSE1.Please note that the reports listed in the Terms of Reference are structured to ensure clarity and ease of reference for future use, particularly by the Ministry. However, these reports can be annexed to the preliminary design.2.ESIA and RAP is out of this bid scope. 

New amendment added #4: This amendement is to make minor revision as belowA. Offer Eligibility under particulars TabBefore Revision As a minimum requirement,  at least one joint venture member must satisfy the Financial capability criterion as outlined in SECTION II: EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA.At least one joint venture member must have successfully delivered similar Services contracts within the Four (4) years preceding the proposal opening as outlined in SECTION II: EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA.All Joint Ventures must independently meet all the remaining Eligibility and Qualification criteria stated in SECTION II: EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA. For joint ventures, consortia, or associations submitting bids, all bid documents and the offer submission itself must be in the name of the lead partner. If awarded the contract, UNOPS will execute the agreement with that lead partner. The offer should be submitted to UNOPS by the lead member of the JV.AFTER REVISIONEach Joint Venture, consortium, or association member shall meet the offeror eligibility conditionsAt least one of the joint venture members must meet qualification criteria such as Financial capability criteria and experienceFor joint ventures, consortia, or associations submitting bids, all bid documents and the offer submission itself must be in the name of the lead partner. If awarded the contract, UNOPS will execute the agreement with that lead partner. The offer should be submitted to UNOPS by the lead member of the JV.B. Revison on the Checklist some of them are changed from as main Tender document to every lot.C. Uploaded  RFP Section VI - Returnable Schedules_USE FOR ANY LOT WITH SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE LINK under 0.9 DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire

New clarification added: We kindly request the Client's consideration for an extension of the proposal submission deadline by an additional (2) weeks from the current tender closing deadline of 28th November 2025, to ensure adequate time for interested bidders thorough preparation of requirements and submission of comprehensive proposals.response UNOPSNo extension on submission deadline.

New clarification added: Q-should each Lot be submitted with its own full set of key personnel Cvs or can the same key personnel be proposed across all three Lots?UNOPS answer.each Lot be should be submitted with its own full set of key personnel Cvs

New clarification added: UNOPS HeadquartersMarmorvej 51, PO Box 2695, 2100 Copenhagen,Denmark.Tel: +45 4533 7500 19 November 2025Dear Sir/Madam,REF: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ROADS IN PUNTLAND: FEASIBILITY STUDY AND DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN TENDER NO.: RFP/2025/60003 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION Please find below our request for clarifications to the Request for Proposal for the above-mentioned project;Scope Section 3.1 Section 3.1: In carrying out the work, the Consultant will cooperate fully with the concerned agencies of the Federal Government of Somalia, PCU and to work closely with Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) consultant.Section 11.2: An environmentalist is one of the key staff required and Section 7 enlists an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment as one of the key deliverables by the winning bidder.Section 7 – One of the contents of deliverable 4A (draft engineering design) is a “draft Environmental and social Impact Assessment”Please clarify if conducting an ESIA is part of the scope of services under this assignment. If not, please confirm if this particular assignment requires an environmentalist as part of the key experts Additionally confirm if the two assignments will be conducted concurrently to facilitate the envisaged collaboration.7.4. Cost of Payment of Consultant’s ServicesThe ToR indicates that “Payment to the Consultant shall be made on the basis of one final invoice submitted by the Consultant to UNOPS in accordance with actual progress of the consultancy works as certified by UNOPS.We understand from this that the payments will be made based on progress/deliverables, however considering that the RFP has not provided a payment breakdown can the consultant propose a payment profile to be discussed and agreed during negotiations stage.Section 4: Scope of ServicesConsultant’s ObligationThe Consultant is expected to liaise with relevant Government agencies, during preparation of the proposal, and obtain information on the necessary security requirements during the design period and to cost for the same in the financial proposalPlease clarify if there is a specific security management framework that the consultant will be required to adhere to while on site. Could you kindly consider allowing a provisional sum for the security component considering the unpredictable nature of the security situation in Somalia.Section 11.2 Proposed Project TeamThe ToR has outlined the required project Team, further the clarifications has indicated that a consultant will be awarded a maximum of one lot, but UNOPS reserve the rights to award more than one lot to the same consultant depending on the prevailing circumstances.Please clarify whether a consultant can propose the same team members for the three lots considering the possibility of being awarded more than one lot. Section 11.2 Proposed Project TeamSociologist: There is no provision for a sociologist, yet the consultant is expected to have outputs for stakeholder engagements and meeting the social component of ESIAPlease consider including a sociologist among the key expertsThe ToR has listed a Quantity Surveyor as one of the Key experts required for the project. Considering that this is a road project involving mainly civil/road works, there is expected to be little or no inputs for the quantity surveyorKindly consider omitting the position of the quantity surveyor.Section IV Schedule 1: contract detailsThe RFP has outlined the insurances that are required for the assignment including their limit of liability as follows;1,500,000 USD for professional indemnity and 1,000,000 USD for public liability. Kindly consider limiting the liability of the Professional Indemnity cover to the value of the contract.Kind Regards,UNOPS response1.ESIA is not part of the scope of work, the environmentalist will be the focal point between the bidder and ESIA consultant to ensure alignment and coordination between the bidder and the scope by others (ESIA consultant).2. Please refer to the revised TOR.3.Bidder to factor all costs associated with the security management as part of the proposal.No provisional sum is allowed.4.Bidders can award more than one lot based on the evaluation, however, bidders shall submit separate team members for each lot as each lot is treated as an independent project. Please refer to amendment 3.5. ESIA work is out of the bidders scope, we have requested the environmentalist for coordination.6.Bidder to adhere to TOR.7.Bidder to adhere to TOR 

New clarification added: QUESTIONReference is made to RFP Section II-Evaluation Method & Criteria- Puntland three Roads_RFP_2025_60003, No. 2 Qualification Criteria, 3rd Row: "The bidder shall be a registered organization● Under relevant government regulations to provide services in the country of origin (In the case of joint venture all joint venture members must meet this criteria and should submit business registration of their country of operation- Certificate of Registration as Engineering Consultant."Do all JV partners have to be registered as Engineering Consulting firms or should at least one JV partner have registration as a consulting firm? This is because a company may partner with a company in Somalia for the purpose of facilitation- stakeholder engagements, logistics, capacity building and knowledge transfer. Reference is made to RFP Section II-Evaluation Method & Criteria- Puntland three Roads_RFP_2025_60003, No. 2 Qualification Criteria, 3rd Row: "The bidder shall be a registered organization● Under relevant government regulations to provide services in the country of origin (In the case of joint venture all joint venture members must meet this criteria and should submit business registration of their country of operation- Certificate of Registration as Engineering Consultant."Do all JV partners have to be registered as Engineering Consulting firms or should at least one JV partner have registration as a consulting firm? This is because a company may partner with a company in Somalia for the purpose of facilitation- stakeholder engagements, logistics, capacity building and knowledge transfer.UNOPS RESPONSEIn case of JV, Both should meet the eligibility criteria, for the technical  qualification one member of the JV must meet the technical criterias. 

New clarification added: Reference is made to RFP Section VI - Returnable Schedules_0.3 Joint Venture Partner Information, Please Note: No. 4, "For joint ventures, consortia, or associations submitting bids, all bid documents and the offer submission itself must be in the name of the lead partner..."Further reference is made to Returnable Schedules 0.2, 0.4, 0.7, 0.10, 0.12, 0.13, 4.7 and 4.8 regarding the correct filling in of the Name, Title and Signature, in case of a joint venture, consortia and association. Given that each member of a joint venture, consortia and association has their respective experience in the given field, may the procuring entity kindly clarify how the various returnable schedules should appear for each JV member, given that, "...all bid documents and the offer submission itself must be in the name of the lead partner..." as stated under Returnable Schedules_0.3 Joint Venture Partner Information, Please Note: No. 4?UNOPS RESPONSEReturnable Schedule 0.3 (Joint Venture Partner Information): This specific schedule must be completed in full, clearly listing all parties to the JV, their respective roles, and the designated Lead Partner. ALL The returnable forms should be submitted as a combined documents listing all experiences for each schedule per lot and signed in the name of the Authorized Representative of the Lead Partner in the designated signature block or other joint venture members can sign along with the lead partner in each returnable  schedule.

New clarification added: QUESTIONS FROM BIDDERDear Sir/Madam,Hope this finds you well.Following your clarifications shared and dated 19th. November. 2025, we request for the below clarifications.1. Reference is made to Clarification no. 11 - six (6) hardcopies and six (6) soft copies on a flash. Question; does this mean that submission is Physical and not through the portal? kindly advise.2. Reference is made to Clarification no. 13 - each Lot is considered an independent project stand alone submission and resourcesQuestion; (A) Does this mean that we have to submitt 3(three) technical proposal documents? and if so, kindly advise on how to upload them on the portal as of now there is no space for seperate submissions for the 3 Lots.                 (B) Should each Lot have different experts or we can present the same experts for all the Lots?We look forward to hearing from you.UNOPS RESPONSE1. Submission through the portal, the referenced submission is for deliverables submission during implementation.  2.(A) Yes, Bidder can name the files per lot   (B) Yes, separate experts for each lot. 

New clarification added: BIDDER QUESTIONS1.      ToR Section 3.3 states that the consultant shall provide UNOPS with its representative entity based centrally in Somalia for the entire duration of the services to ensure appropriate and efficient coordination with UNOPS and project stakeholders. As some bidders are international firms it is understood this can be maintained through virtual meetings after the key staff departs Somalia after conducting data collections and field visit tasks, and carry out the work overseas at their suppliers main offices where proper office support can be afforded to them. Please confirm whether such arrangement will be acceptable.2.      The Consultant believes that exposing Young Engineers to training courses at the initial stage their professional career provides an excellent opportunity in their future development.  The Consultant therefore proposes that in place of the on-the-job day to day participation to provide the 5 Engineers from PHA and MoPWRH with accredited FIDIC or other technical training courses. Please advise if this arrangement will be in line with the in house development to be provided.3.      Please advise if the fees for the third party design reviewer for the staged reviews during the development of the design by the Consultant as stated in ToR Section 5 to be included under the Consultants financial offer or will this component be paid by the Client separately. If it is to be included in the Consultants financial offer, please provide us with a provisional amount for this item.4.      The project schedule of deliverables described in ToR Section 7 is interlinked in such a manner making it difficult to deliver the project within 8 months as specified in section 3.2, especially of the larger Lots of 88Km and 66.5Km. Taking into account that the Consultants are required to commission aerial surveys, traffic surveys and other preliminary investigations to the develop 3 route options necessary to carry out a feasibility study confirmation of the preferred route commence work during the review period is essential before commencement of work on the detailed topographic surveys and soil/material investigation and design work required for the draft final submission.  Please advise if the Consultant can propose an alternative study period if it is deemed justifiable.5.      Evaluation Criteria Section 3.1.1 states that the supplier shall demonstrate that it has successfully completed numerous projects within the previous 4 year period. Kindly specify the minimum number of design projects required for assessment under this criteria.6.     In order to gain some first-hand information that would assist us in preparing a responsive and compettive proposal,  we kindly request you to grant us an extension of 2 weeks extension from the current submission date. This would also allow us to incorporate all clarifications received in our proposal, especialy that we are bidding for the three lots.RESPONSE FROM UNOPS1. That is accepted.It is only mandatory for the ground data collection team to be in the project location.2. That can be accepted, the capacity building expected to be done through engaging in day to day work in data collection work, and through engaging review process of all deliverables.3. No fees required by the bidder for the 3rd party review, however, continuous engagement and following up during the 3rd party review is required to ensure maintaining the 3rd party review approval.4. Changes in project timeline are not accepted. Bidder to note that the duration of the activities were studied thoroughly.5. Bidder to refer to RFP Section II-Evaluation Method & Criteria, 2. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA, point No.46. No extension of time, deadline remain 28 of Nov. 2025. 

New clarification added: BIDDER QUESTIONDear Sirs,Please clarify if it is permissible for a firm to participate in more than one bid/proposal as subconsultant to a Lead Firm. UNOPS RESPONSEThis can not be accepted, Bidder to refer to RFP Section I - Instructions to Offerors - Article 4 OFFEROR ELIGIBILITY

New clarification added: ​QUESTIONS FROM BIDDERThe RFP requires a full  Key Experts (11 specialists). However, it is unclear whether:1.       Each Lot must be supported by its own dedicated and separate team of Key Experts (i.e., 11 experts per Lot),OR2.       One team of Key Experts may be proposed to cover the 3 lots.UNOPS RESPONSE 1. Each lot is considered as independent project, submission and resources.2.resource sharing across lots can not be accepted. 

New clarification added: ​QUESTIONS FROM BIDDERWe note that there are three (3) separate Financial Proposal Forms, and three (3) separate Financial Proposal Schedules for the separate lots. Is the bidder expected to prepare separete Returnable Schedules (RFP Section VI) for the lots? Is it acceptable for the bidder to submit one (1) returnable schedule for all lots if the bidder would like to bid for all the lots?Under the Qualifications & Experience section, specifically 11.2 - Proposed Project Team, there is reference to registration with relevant professional bodies in the UK. Does it mean that experts who are not registered by similar professional bodies are not eligible? Does the professional registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya satsftu the qualification requirements?Is the bidder expected to present separate teams for each lot?Shall UNOPS award more than one lot to bidder?UNOPS RESPONSE Please note that each lot is treated as a standalone bid. Accordingly, bidders are required to submit the full set of technical and financial proposal documents for each lot they intend to bid for, including all Returnable Schedules under Section VI. The technical proposal for each lot should clearly present the lot-specific approach,methodology, program of work and all other submission requirementsIt is accepted for the expert to be registered within the similar professional bodies in the country of origin.Each lot is considered as an independent project, with stand alone submission and resources.Yes. 

New amendment added #3: Please note that the tender has been amended as follows:1. To add the revised TOR under file name "RFP Annex 1-Revised-01- FINAL-TOR- Puntland three Roads"2. What is new in the TORs? a) Page 16, Aerial Survey and Mapping.b) Page 44, Item 7.4-Cost of Payment of Consultant’s Services.3. To add the Minutes of the Prebid meeting held on 17 November 2025.4. Particular Tab  under Evaluation method details, ReadsBEFOREProposals shall be evaluated as specified in the documents titled Section I: Instructions to Offerors and Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria.NOTE: Offerors shall be allowed to quote prices for one or more lots identified in this tender. However, offerors must offer 100 % of the items/services specified for each lot and to 100% of the quantities specified for each item/services of a lot. Evaluation will be done per lot.This requirement consists of Three (3) lots. The bidders can choose to submit Proposals (Technical & Financial)  for one (1), Two (2) or Three (3)  lots but can ONLY be awarded a maximum of One (1) Lot, in which they are the most compliant. The evaluation of the Proposals will be based on lots (done lot-wise). The evaluation methodology for the  Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall be evaluated following the Cumulative Analysis.      3. UNOPS reserves the right to change these arrangements (re-allocation of the lots i.e to award 2 lots or 3 lots to 1 bidder) depending on the prevailing circumstances during of the evaluation of the Proposals and if UNOPS finds it advantageous to do so.AFTER AMENDED IT READS AS BELOWEvaluation method detailsProposals shall be evaluated as specified in the documents titled Section I: Instructions to Offerors and Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria.NOTE: Offerors shall be allowed to quote prices for one or more lots identified in this tender. However, offerors must offer 100 % of the items/services specified for each lot and to 100% of the quantities specified for each items/services of a lot. Evaluation will be done per lot.This requirement consists of Three (3) lots. The bidders can choose to submit Proposals (Technical & Financial)  for one (1), Two (2) or Three (3)  lots . The evaluation methodology for the  Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall be evaluated following the Cumulative Analysis.      

New clarification added: The bid has been extended till 28th November 2025, no further extension will be granted.

New clarification added: The required credit facility is $100,000.Each lot is considered as an independent project, with stand alone submission and resources.

New clarification added: Please note that full mobilization of the entire project and design team to Somalia is not required. The consultant is expected to mobilize only the personnel necessary for on-site data collection and field activities. Team members who are able to effectively perform their duties from their respective countries of origin are not required to be deployed to the project location.

New clarification added: FULL RESPONSE TO QUESTION:"Question: -      TOR’S 6. Design Package Deliverables page 37 under Feasibility study presents the list of reports including..."Please note that the reports listed in the Terms of Reference are structured to ensure clarity and ease of reference for future use, particularly by the Ministry. However, these reports can be annexed to the preliminary design.Please be advised that all substantive technical decisions by stakeholders specifically those related to options, standards, and alignments are intended to be taken during the review of the Draft Feasibility Study. The Final Feasibility Study will subsequently incorporate all decisions, amendments, and clarifications arising from these discussions.Stakeholder Consultation Report 1, is planned after submission of the Final Feasibility Study and may involve external stakeholders. No further technical decisions are envisaged at this stage. 

New clarification added: Please note that the reports listed in the Terms of Reference are structured to ensure clarity and ease of reference for future use, particularly by the Ministry. However, these reports can be annexed to the preliminary design.

New clarification added: The RFP comprises three separate lots, and each lot will be evaluated independently ,UNOPS will decide on how to award.

New clarification added: Each lot is considered as an independent project, with stand alone submission and resources.

New clarification added: 1.The ESIA is not part of the scope of this RFP. The ESIA will be conducted separately by another consultant.However, continuous coordination and engagement between the Design Consultant and the ESIA Consultant are required to ensure compliance with Environmental and Social standards and to maintain consistency between the Design Consultant’s Feasibility Study and Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) and the ESIA report findings.The Environmentalist within the Design Consultant’s team will serve as the focal point for coordination with the ESIA team, ensuring validation of the ESIA findings and incorporation of environmental and social considerations within the feasibility study and subsequent design stages2. It is Bidder responsibility to collect any available data in related authorities if any available. 3. Lidar technology to be used along the whole Road length, accompanied with topoghraohic survey and other ground data collection as per the revised ToR4. Bidder to Abide with ToR.5.In the event of any discrepancy, the Bidder is requested to follow the more stringent requirement, which is the 20-year projection.6. Bidders are requested to comply with the requirements as stated in the TOR. At this stage, UNOPS does not anticipate major changes in the road alignment or layout. Conducting the required data collection early in the assignment will enable the Consultant to prepare an accurate Feasibility Study and preliminary design that reflect actual site conditions, including topographical, geotechnical, traffic, and hydraulic aspects.This approach will also support the timely preparation and delivery of the Detailed Design.Accordingly, while LiDAR technology shall be employed, the Bidder is expected to adhere to the TOR requirements regarding the topographical survey methodology, including cross-sections at the specified intervals.7. The TOR does not prescribe specific modalities for skills transfer. The intent is to ensure effective knowledge sharing by engaging the Consultant’s expertise with the designated personnel from the Puntland Highway Authority and the Ministry of Public Works. Skills transfer is expected to take place primarily through participation in the data collection phase and the design review process.UNOPS will bear any associated costs, if applicable. The Bidder is expected to organize and deliver skills transfer activities without the need for international travel by the trainees.8.Confirmed.9.confirmed.10. This is a general list of drawings, bidder to use the relevant drawings where applicable, noting this is the minimum, bidder to consider all required list of drawings might be needed to complete the assignment.11. Bidder is requested to submit  six (6) hard copies and six (6) soft copies on flash disks.12. Bidders are expected to submit a detailed Method of Statement, including a comprehensive Programme of Work and an Organization Chart that clearly identifies roles, responsibilities, and the proposed staff time involvement for each expert across all design stages.Accordingly, Bidders are free to make their own assessment of the required input for each expert, provided that the proposed staffing levels are consistent with the Bidder’s methodology and demonstrate the capacity to satisfactorily deliver the scope of services as outlined in the TOR.13. Please refer to the revised ToR

New clarification added: The ESIA is not part of the scope of this RFP. The ESIA will be conducted separately by another consultant.However, continuous coordination and engagement between the Design Consultant and the ESIA Consultant are required to ensure compliance with Environmental and Social standards and to maintain consistency between the Design Consultant’s Feasibility Study and Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) and the ESIA report findings.The Environmentalist within the Design Consultant’s team will serve as the focal point for coordination with the ESIA team, ensuring validation of the ESIA findings and incorporation of environmental and social considerations within the feasibility study and subsequent design

New clarification added: The bid closing Date has been extended till 28th Nov 2028.

New amendment added #2: Please note that the RFP clarifications deadline has been extended to Friday, 21 November 2025 UTC Time 9.00am (EAT 12.00PM). Thank you. 

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders,Please note that the RFP submission deadline has been extended to 28 November 2025 UTC Time 9.00am (EAT 12.00PM).NOTE: The clarifications deadline has NOT changed.Thanks!