Interested Applicants must provide information evidencing that they are qualified and experienced to perform those Services. For that purpose, documented evidence of recent (10 years or less) and similar services shall be submitted.
Determination of the similarity of the experiences will be based on:
	The contracts size: minimum 1 million EUR;
	The nature of the Services: detailed technical studies, ESIA and ESMP following international standards (World Bank ESS), procurement (for the following types of contracts: FIDIC Red Book or equivalent and FIDIC Yellow Book and Gold Book or equivalent), works supervision (for the following types of contracts: FIDIC Red Book or equivalent and FIDIC Yellow Book and Gold Book or equivalent), training; 
	The technical area and expertise: stormwater network, wastewater network, wastewater treatment plant (including but not limited to activated sludge), canal crossing of pipes of large diameter (in the range of 50 m, large diameter);
	The location: in Iraq and in Middle East.
	
The Client will also take into account for the evaluation of the applications the following items:
	Local representatives/partners and proven experience in working with the said representatives / partners;
	Certifications of the Applicant: Quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015, Environmental management systems according to ISO 14001:2015.
	Presentation of the key technical staff of the Applicant – with regards to the nature of the Services (maximum 20 pages)

Due to the security risk in the areas where the Services are to be performed, the evaluation of Expressions of Interest will verify that the applications meet the following criteria:
	The Applicant has at least one experience providing services in an area with a similar security risk, for which it shall provide proof of implementation of security measures (invoice or contract with a security service provider, proof of security awareness training before departure on-site, etc.).
	The Applicant has set up internal security management procedures: it shall provide a description of its monitoring system and crisis management system.
	For services provided abroad, the Applicant has entered into an assistance and repatriation contract for its employees: it shall provide the certificate evidencing such contract.
	The Applicant shall describe its standard preparation process for departure on assignment in sensitive areas, and shall attach documents proving its implementation (service orders with related instructions, certificates of awareness-raising or training actions, etc.).
For a JV, its leader and any member that has its registered office outside the Client's country shall fulfill each of these criteria.