REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION INTEREST
(FIRM CONSULTANCY)
Loan/ Credit No. IDA V3100

PROJECT ID: P172012

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Subject: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for the recruitment of Diving and Salvage
Consultant to Prepare a Condition Report for Wrecks at The Mesurado Industrial Pier
Reference No.: LR-NAFAA-488027-CS-CQS
Assignment Title: Consulting services for the recruitment of a Diving and Salvage Consultant
to Prepare a Condition Report for Wrecks at the Mesurado Industrial Pier
The government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA)
has received support from the World Bank Group towards the preparation and implementation of
the “Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP)”, and desires to apply part of
The proceeds towards the eligible payment of the services for the recruitment of diving and salvage
Consultant to prepare a condition report for wrecks at the Mesurado Industrial Pier. The removal
of wrecks at the Mesurado Industrial Fishing Pier marks a crucial first step towards constructing
the proposed industrial fishing port. This project is strategically located at the Mesurado Pier in
Montserrado County, Liberia.
The objectives of the assignment
The objectives of this assignment are to:
 Identify all the legal background information related to the assignment;
 Provide detailed characteristics of the wrecks, including dimensions and Gross Tonnage;
 Assess the existing structural conditions of the wrecks and identify any potential environmental
impediments that would necessitate special attention, such as unruptured fuel tanks that may still
contain fuel, intact engine blocks and fuel lines, lead-acid batteries, paints, etc.;
 Provide an estimate in tons of the quantity of scrap metal to be recovered from the sea bed and the
associated costs;
 Provide at least two feasible means through which the wrecks can be removed;
 Identify possible risks and mitigation measures for the removal of the wrecks and any pollutants that
may still be in the wrecks;
 Prepare detailed Terms of Reference to guide the project in hiring a contractor for the removal and
disposal of the wrecks.

Qualification Requirements and Composition of Consulting firm: The minimum requirements
for the firm:
The minimum requirements for the firm are (i) extensive and proven experience in conducting or
implementing assignment (diving and salvage works) of similar scope and nature, and must have
successfully implemented at least 1 similar project in the past 10 years; (iii) evidence of at least
10 years’ experience, knowledge and familiarity in the area of the assignment. It’s preferred that
the firm has recent and solid experience in diving or salvaging service for governmental or donor
financed projects, and have completed at least one similar assignment within the last ten years.
Must have experience working in Africa or the region.