Expression of Interest for Consulting Services (Firms) for Carrying out Technical and Environmental Studies, Preparation of Bidding Documents (DAO), and Supervision/Control of Works for Hydro-Agricultural Development (i) 250 hectares of lowlands (ii) 100 hectares of village irrigation schemes (iii) 100 hectares of small market gardening schemes Support Project for Strengthening the Resilience of Grassroots Communities (PARCB) CONSULTING SERVICES (FIRMS) Assignment Title: Carrying out technical and environmental studies, preparation of Bidding Documents (DAO), and supervision/control of works for hydro-agricultural development of: (i) 250 hectares of lowlands (ii) 100 hectares of village irrigation schemes (iii) 100 hectares of small market gardening schemes Across eighteen (18) municipalities in the regions of Koulikoro and Bougouni. The Government of the Republic of Mali has received a loan and a grant from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) amounting to the equivalent of UA 51.33 million to finance the PARCB project. Part of these funds will be used to finance consulting services for: Technical and environmental studies Preparation of bidding documents (DAO) Supervision and control of hydro-agricultural development works I. Objectives of the Consulting Services The objective is to: Prepare all preliminary and detailed technical designs (APS & APD) Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA / EIES) Prepare Environmental and Social Impact Notices (NIES) Prepare Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), if applicable Prepare Bidding Documents (DAO) Ensure quality control and supervision of works, including environmental and social compliance Scope includes: 250 ha of lowlands 100 ha of Village Irrigation Schemes (PIV) 100 ha of Small Market Gardening Schemes (PPM) II. Duration of the Assignment Total duration: 10 months, including: 4 months for: Technical studies (APS, APD, DAO) Environmental and social studies (ESIA, NIES, DAO consolidation) 6 months (outside rainy season) for: Supervision and control of works III. Consultant Profile and Experience The consultant must be: A consulting firm or engineering consultancy group With at least 10 years of general experience Specialized in: Technical studies Environmental studies Supervision of hydro-agricultural works Equipped with qualified personnel and appropriate tools Submission Requirements Interested consulting firms must provide: Company documentation Years of experience Experience in similar assignments Availability of qualified personnel Firms may form joint ventures/consortia to enhance qualification chances. A signed partnership agreement or letter of intent and designation of a lead firm must be included. Selection Criteria Based on the AfDB Procurement Framework (October 2015) Shortlisting will follow AfDB procedures In case of tie: priority given to firms with most relevant experience in the last 10 years, especially in: APS/APD studies DAO preparation Supervision of hydro-agricultural works Additional Information Can be obtained from the contracting authority: Working hours: MondayThursday: 09:00 16:00 GMT Friday: 09:00 11:30 GMT Email:
[email protected] Phone: +223 77 15 40 86 / +223 66 04 68 68 Submission Details Expressions of Interest must be: Submitted in French Delivered in sealed envelopes or by email (PDF) Clearly marked: Expression of Interest for technical and environmental studies, preparation of DAO, and supervision of hydro-agricultural works (250 ha lowlands, 100 ha PIV, 100 ha PPM) in 18 municipalities of Koulikoro and Bougouni regions. Submission Address Location: Badalabougou SEMA II, near SHOPREATE supermarket Street: 120, Door: 909 City: Bamako Country: Mali Phone: +223 66 04 68 68 / 77 15 40 86 Email:
[email protected] Deadline Submission Deadline: 19/05/2026 at 10:00 AM (GMT) Opening of submissions: Same day at 10:30 AM (GMT) at PARCB meeting room [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement
