The Consultant shall be a reputable Civil Engineering Consultancy firm with core business public water supply engineering. The Consultant should be fully conversant with World Bank procurement documents and construction of projects in developing countries. The Consultant shall be a reputable Civil Engineering Consultancy firm with the following qualifications:
1.	At least 10 years´ experience in water engineering (10 years’ experience in Water Supply Design Projects, including at least two projects dedicated to bulk water supply systems + 10 years’ experience in Water Supply Projects Works Supervision including at least two projects dedicated to bulk water supply systems);
2.	At least 10 years´ experience in water engineering (10 years’ experience in Water Supply Design Projects, including at least two projects dedicated to water distribution networks and 1 project dedicated to bulk water supply systems + 10 years’ experience in Water Supply Projects Works Supervision including at least two projects dedicated to water distribution networks);
3.	Demonstrated experience in carrying out similar assignments (experience in public bulk water supply systems and distribution networks);
4.	Demonstrated experience in carrying out similar assignments (experience in water distribution networks, implemented in similar field conditions peri-urban areas of developing countries– applies mainly to supervision );
5.	Pool of experienced field managers, designers, supervisors as well as backstop office staff to provide project management support to the field staff.
6.	The consultant has carried out 3 similar, internationally financed projects,
7.	Experience with World Bank procurement documents;
8.	Experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract;
9.	Experience in construction projects in sub-Saharan developing countries;
10.	Experience in Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Resettlement Policy Frameworks – ESMF/RPF, specifically with ESMP and HSP;
11.	Existence of a certified quality management system.