Expression of Interest For Consulting Services (Consulting Firm Or Agency) For The Development Of Environmental And Social Impact Assessments (Esias) And Environmental And Social Management Plans (Esmps) For The Awkar Phase I Program

Tenders Are Invited For Consulting Services (Consulting Firm Or Agency) For The Development Of Environmental And Social Impact Assessments (Esias) And Environmental And Social Management Plans (Esmps) For The Awkar Phase I Program The Mauritanian Government Has Secured Funding From The African Development Bank (Afdb) For The Implementation Of The First Phase Of The Inclusive Livestock Value Chain Development Program In The Awkar Region (Awkar Program Phase I). The Programs Project Management Unit (Pmu) Intends To Use Part Of These Funds To Make Payments Under A Consultants Service Contract For The Preparation Of Environmental And Social Impact Assessments (Esias) And Environmental And Social Management Plans (Esmps) For The Awkar Program Phase I. The Implementation Of The First Phase Of The Awkar Program Involves The Construction Of Various Agropastoral Infrastructures (Boreholes, A Veterinary Station, Livestock Markets, Mini-Dairies, Etc.) Essential For Developing The Agropastoral Resources Of The Awkar Dhar Region. Based On The Overall Impact Assessment Conducted At The Time Of The Evaluation, The Program Was Classified As Category 2 In Terms Of Environmental Impact. It Should Be Noted That The Ecological Sensitivity Of The Awkar Area And The Complex Social Dynamics Of The Surrounding Communities Require Particular Vigilance. This Mission Addresses The Imperative Of Translating Overall Environmental Guidelines Into Localized Impact Assessments For Each Intervention Site. 2. Purpose Of The Ami The Purpose Of This Call For Expressions Of Interest Is To Select A Qualified Firm/Consulting Office To: Identify The Direct, Indirect And Cumulative Impacts Of Each Structure On The Fragile Ecosystem Of The Awkar And On The Way Of Life Of The Local Populations; Ensure Strict Compliance With The Framework Code For The Environment (Law 2000-045), The Pastoral Code (Law 2000-044) And The Operational Safeguard 1 (So1) Of The Afdb; Conducting Inclusive Consultations To Prevent Conflicts Of Use (Particularly Around Water Points) And To Promote The Participation Of Beneficiaries; Collaborating With Engineers From Technical Design Offices (Civil/Rural Engineering) To Adjust Technical Variants (Location, Materials, Footprint) According To Environmental Sensitivities; Translate The Recommendations Of The Impact Notices Into Clear And Budgeted Contractual Clauses In The Tender Documents (Dao). 3. Area Of Intervention The Study Will Cover The Programs Intervention Area (Awkar Dhar). It Will Focus Specifically On Each Of The Sites Previously Identified For The Implementation Of Agropastoral Infrastructure. 4. Firm Profile Required The Firm Or Consulting Office Must Meet The Following Criteria: Demonstrate At Least Eight (8) Years Of Experience In Environmental And Social Studies, Rural Development Or Agropastoral Infrastructure; Having Completed At Least Five (5) Eies, Nies Or Similar Studies In The Last Five (5) Years. Have A Good Knowledge Of The Environmental And Social Regulations In Force In Mauritania As Well As The Requirements Of The African Development Bank (Afdb); Demonstrate Experience In Conducting Public Consultations, Socio-Economic Surveys And Field Missions In Rural Areas; To Have The Human Resources And Logistical Means Necessary To Carry Out The Missions Within The Required Timeframes; Provide Certificates Of Satisfactory Performance Or Services Rendered Relating To Similar Assignments. 5. Contents Of The Expression Of Interest Dossier The Expression Of Interest (Eoi) Dossier Must Include: A Letter Of Expression Of Interest Addressed To The Programme Coordinator; A Presentation Of The Firm Highlighting Its Legal Status, Organization, Areas Of Intervention And General Experience; The Firms Technical References Relating To Similar Missions Carried Out During The Last Five (5) Years, Accompanied By Certificates Of Satisfactory Performance Or Services Rendered; 6. Description: C:\Users\Sall\Appdata\Local\Temp\Msohtmlclip1\01\Clip_Image001.Gif Selection Method : The Recruitment Of The Service Provider Will Be Carried Out Using The Quality And Cost-Based Selection (Qcbs) Method. The Eligibility Criteria, The Establishment Of The Shortlist And The Selection Procedure Will Comply With The Provisionsof The Procurement Policyfor Bankgroupfinancedoperations,[October2015edition,WhichareavailableonthebankSwebsiteat: Http://Www.Afdb.Org ]. 7. Submission Procedures Expressions Of Interest Written In French Must Be Submitted Exclusively By Email In Pdf Format To [email protected] No Later Than July 31 , 2026, At 11:59 Pm , Specifying In The Subject Line : Expression Of Interest For The Development Of Environmental And Social Impact Assessments (Esias) And Environmental And Social Management Plans (Esmps) For The Awkar Phase I Program. The Terms Of Reference Will Be Sent To Consultants Who Request Them . Further Information Can Be Requested Electronically From The Secretariat Of The Awkar Programme Management Unit At The Following Email Address: [email protected] [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.] Tender Link : Https://Www.Beta.Mr/Beta/Liste_Offres/10