Expression of Interest For Recruitment Of A Firm To Carry Out Technical Studies

Expression of Interest for Recruitment of a Firm to Carry out Technical Studies (Preliminary Design, Detailed Design and Preparation of Tender Documents) for the Construction and Equipment of 50-Hectare Aquaculture Villages in Allada, Dogbo, Bonou, Agbangnizoun and Zagnanado, as Well as the Preparation of Environmental Safeguard Instruments (Esia and Rap) for the Aquaculture Villages of Agbangnizoun and Zagnanado. The assignment will cover the environmental and social aspects of the sites and their areas of influence, with particular attention to vulnerable groups and surrounding communities. For each sub-project, the consultant will: Describe the baseline situation of the project area, including geographical, physical, biological and socio-economic characteristics, and assess its likely evolution under the without project scenario. Analyze the legal and institutional framework for implementing environmental and social measures. Identify the main environmental and socio-economic issues associated with the proposed activities and analyze alternative options. Describe the activities under the selected alternatives, with emphasis on the products and equipment to be used. Identify, characterize and assess potential risks and impacts during all project phases: preparation, construction/works and operation. Propose measures to mitigate negative impacts and maximize positive impacts, including waste management and recovery methods, together with implementation costs. Organize public consultations and prepare minutes signed by all stakeholders and persons consulted. Identify potential improvements to the project design in order to optimize positive impacts and avoid, mitigate or compensate for negative impacts. Prepare an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP/PGES) for each sub-project, together with an environmental monitoring and supervision program and implementation costs. Produce a high-quality ESIA report for each sub-project in accordance with AfDB guidelines and national regulatory requirements for environmental and social safeguards. Prepare separate RAPs for all sub-projects that will result in the displacement of people or assets. [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