Expression of Interest are invited for Rolling Stock and Operational Plan Consultant - Zipaquira Train The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank, has been approached by the Government of Cundinamarca (GoC) through the Mobility Secretariat (SMC) and the Empresa Férrea Regional (EFR) (jointly the Client), to act as transaction lead advisors to of the Zipaquirá Train by structuring and implementing one brownfield road project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement (the Project). The objective of the project is to support the Client and act as lead transaction advisor to prepare, promote and tender a transaction that will pursue the construction and operation and maintenance of a regional mass transport rail connection between Bogota and the northern surrounding cities (Chia, Cajica and Zipaquira). Furthermore, IFC would integrate environmental and social (E&S), climate considerations for both decarbonization and resilience, gender, and accessibility elements into the new concession structure. Tren de Zipaquirá would utilize the existing route of the Bogotá-Belencito railway corridor from the current kilometer point 05+000 to La Caro, where it diverges to occupy the La Caro-Zipaquirá railway corridor to the current kilometer point 54+400.The preliminary studies propose light metro-type trains with total expected CAPEX of US$2.5 billion, to service approximately 153k passengers per day. The project counts with studies and designs at a feasibility level developed by Findeter, which have to be revised, adjusted and complemented by IFC and its consultants. The concessionaire would be responsible for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of 48.9 kilometers of railway infrastructure. From the total km of the corridor, 25.3 kms will pass through urban areas and the remaining 23.7 kms through suburban/rural areas. The most suitable construction method, as preliminarily determined by the feasibility studies, is the development of two railway tracks (one in each direction) with 24 stations (10 underground, 13 at ground level, and 1 elevated). The main areas of analysis are the following: Review of existing specifications: Assess the rolling stock defined in FINDETERs studies and compare it with the model established for Regiotram de Occidente, including adjustments made through contractual amendments. Strategic definition: Evaluate if both systems should share the same rolling stock model or adopt different alternatives, considering efficiency, capacity, maintenance requirements, costs, and supplier competition. Interoperability and infrastructure implications: If the same rolling stock is recommended, incorporate the adjustments already adopted for Regiotram de Occidente. Particular attention shall be given to station design parameters such as train height and length, and door distribution, to ensure interoperability and standardization of infrastructure. Alternative rolling stock parameters: If a different model is recommended, define optimal technical requirements and identify necessary modifications in station design and other infrastructure components. · Update Operational Plan: Based on the results of the Demand Study, the number of stations, and the definition of rolling stock, the operational plan must be updated and adjusted. This plan should prioritize optimizing the amount of rolling stock. It must also determine the necessary loops for optimal operation. · If the rolling stock is configured with two units (2 cars), a review of the possibility of operating in single units should be conducted to optimize frequencies and occupancy rates during off-peak hours or in sectors with lower demand, including suitable solutions to reduce associated GHG emissions. · Infrastructure Adjustments: If, as a result of the operational plan, the currently proposed loops are modified, identify the designs should be adjusted to include the new loop configuration. · Rolling Stock Quantification: The operational plan should also determine the required rolling stock fleet for the project at different time periods. If the fleet is to be reduced, a conceptual assessment should be made regarding which elements of the maintenance yards and garages will not be necessary to build at this time and could be deferred for future system implementation. The new Capex and Opex values for the maintenance yards and garages should be estimated. Financial assessment: Estimate capital expenditure (Capex) and operational expenditure (Opex) for the selected rolling stock option. If the originally proposed model is maintained, update the market study to reflect revised Capex and Opex values. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/6052/view.html
