TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL EXPERT - RAIL CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)Closed

Overview

Procurement of an Individual Railway Civil Engineering Expert to provide technical advisory services for KR’s Nairobi commuter network Feasibility Study and FEED/Basic Engineering Design under the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP). This 12-months-of-LOE (12 person-months) assignment spans 24 months and focuses on reviewing civil-works outputs, hazards/RAMS, and interface with track, stations, bridges, and level crossings (document: KR/SCM/WB/005/2025-2026 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL EXPERT - RAIL CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)).

Who should consider bidding:

• Experienced railway civil engineers with WB-funded project exposure.
• Professionals familiar with track, stations, bridges, drainage, level crossings, and interoperability interfaces.
• Registered professional engineers (Kenya or international) and ability to engage in vendor-neutral reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Civil/Transportation/Railway Engineering with railway specialization.
• Proven involvement in railway civil infrastructure reviews/design (urban/suburban corridors) on at least two assignments.
• Experience with WB or similar development-partner projects using FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of railway systems, track design, signaling safety, and operations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of international standards (UIC, AREMA, EN, ISO) and registration with Engineers Board of Kenya or willingness for temporary registration.
• Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Track geometry design and evaluation; interpretation of civil drawings and geotechnical calculations.
• Familiarity with EN/UIC track standards and track materials.
• Understanding of track geometry effects on rolling stock and signaling.
• Strong judgment, interpersonal and reporting skills; capacity building for KR staff.
• Experience in rail construction environments, depots, and yard integration.
• Conflict-of-interest declaration and adherence to professional ethics.

Outputs/deliverables and governance are detailed in the TOR and require reporting to the Project Team Leader, with QA by the KR PIT and World Bank supervision.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 2026-10-27 12:00 (submission deadline; see metadata). (Document: KR/SCM/WB/005/2025-2026 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL EXPERT - RAIL CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)).
• Submission method: not specified in the attached TOR; consult the official RFP documents for portal/email/submission format.
• Documents to submit: not specified in the attached TOR; refer to the RFP package for required forms (e.g., CV, methodology, disclosures).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: not specified here beyond professional-engineering credentials referenced.
• Briefing session: not specified in the attached TOR.
• Where to obtain bid documents: not specified in the attached TOR; check KR/ procurement portal or WB-financed project tender notices.
• Reference document for details on LoE, location, and deliverables: (KR/SCM/WB/005/2025-2026 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL EXPERT - RAIL CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT (RE-TENDER)).