Project Overview

The PPP Transaction Advisor will develop the detailed scope of services for the Management Contractor (MC), determine performance indicators to be monitored during the contract period, and assist the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (MRDI) appoint the MC.

• Review outputs of the policy and advisory technical assistance and determine the outline scope of services of the MC.
• Review outputs of the capacity development technical assistance and include lessons learned in the design of the MC scope of services.
• Review the organizational structure, technical / engineering capacity of staff, and operational practices of the United Water Supply Company of Georgia (UWSCG) and elaborate the scope of services (water supply and sanitation) of the MC with respect to technical management services.
• Review the organizational structure, financial management practices, and business planning practices and elaborate the scope of services of the MC with respect to financial management services.
• Review the asset information in service centers and along with the International Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist (appointed separately by UWSCG) identify the performance monitoring parameters of the MC.
• Based on above review and in consultation with the MRDI, UWSCG, and ADB, design the scope of services of the MC and develop a request for proposal based on ADB Guidelines on the Use of Consultants.
• Assist MRDI in bid process management by developing the bidding documents, evaluating the bids, negotiating the contract with the prospective MC, and awarding the contract