Consulting for the diagnosis and design of the natural and man-made risk management system in accordance with the current ISO 31000 and 22301 standards, as well as the development of its requirements for the electricity distribution sector

Ecuador's Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the Ecuadorian Electricity System Modernization and Renovation Program. This call seeks to select a consulting firm to carry out the diagnosis, design and document development of a risk management system based on international standards, in order to strengthen the resilience of CNEL's electric distribution companies (EEDs) and business units in the face of natural and man-made events.

Scope of consultancy:
- Compliance Diagnosis: On-site assessment at each of CNEL's electric distribution companies and business units to determine the current level of compliance with ISO 31000 and 22301.

- System design: Definition of the scope of the management system considering critical processes, relevant risks and key actors, including the proposal of an organic structure for the risk management units.

- Document development: Preparation of documentation of the essential and mandatory requirements of the referenced ISO standards, adapted to the operational reality of the electricity sector.

- Action and training plan: Establishment of a roadmap with cost estimation and execution of 96 hours of technical training in ISO 31000, 22301 and ISO 31010 standards for professionals in the sector.

- Service phases: The project will be executed in three correlative stages: Diagnosis (face-to-face phase), Design and Document development of requirements.

Qualification Requirements:
- General experience: The firm must demonstrate a minimum track record in implementing ISO management systems (such as 9001, 14001, 45001) for a cumulative amount equal to or greater than USD 100,000.00 in the last ten years.

- Specific experience: Proven experience in designing, implementing, auditing or evaluating risk management systems (preferably ISO 31000 and ISO 22301) for a cumulative amount equal to or greater than USD 50,000.00 in the last ten years.

- Weighting criteria: Previous experience in companies in the electricity sector and in the specific management of natural risks will be given higher value.

- Partnerships: Interested parties may associate under the Joint Venture modality or include subcontractors to strengthen their technical qualifications.

- Short list: The process aims to form a list of between five (5) and eight (8) eligible firms.

Note: Tender documents and terms of reference are available in the official language of the country.