Consultancy services for the Development of ESIA & RAP for Balanga Irrigation Scheme
Gombe State Government, through the Gombe State Project Implementation Unit for the SPIN Project, is seeking consulting firms for two related assignments tied to the rehabilitation of Balanga Dam Irrigation Scheme and associated dam infrastructure. The notice is for expressions of interest under a consultant qualification based selection method. The work relates to preparing an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and a Resettlement Action Plan. The notice does not state the fee, contract duration, or whether one firm will be appointed for both assignments.
Overview
The Gombe State SPIN Project Implementation Unit is inviting eligible consulting firms to express interest in consulting services for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project. The financing is from the World Bank, and the request covers two separate assignments for the Balanga Dam Irrigation Scheme and associated dam infrastructure in Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State.
Scope of Work
The consultancy comprises two (2) assignments: S/N Assignment 1 Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Rehabilitation of Balanga Dam Irrigation Scheme and Associated Dam Infrastructure, Balanga LGA, Gombe State 2 Preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Rehabilitation of Balanga Dam Irrigation Scheme and Associated Dam Infrastructure, Balanga LGA, Gombe State The ESIA shall comply with the Nigerian EIA Act and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESS1, ESS10); the RAP shall comply with the Land Use Act, World Bank ESS5 and the SPIN Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF). The detailed scope, deliverables and timelines are set out in the Terms of Reference (ToR): ESIA, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sboZ3OGdHprSyRPci4n4Qz4gJp5CN9Yg/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100076440539143461869&rtpof=true&sd=true RAP, https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-L_U5WNKpXREUrSNywOPEn1j8K7l7sc/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100076440539143461869&rtpof=true&sd=true.
Requirements & Qualifications
Consultants will be shortlisted on the basis of: - General experience in environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) or resettlement planning (RAP), including at least three (3) ESIAs, or RAPs/RPFs, on projects of similar scale (minimum of ten (10) years’ experience for the ESIA); - Specific experience in irrigation, water resources, dam infrastructure or similar projects, including assignments funded by the World Bank or other development partners; - Experience in Nigeria or a developing country under similar conditions, including, for the RAP, knowledge of the Land Use Act and ESS5; and - Technical and managerial capability to field the required team. Consultants may express interest in one or both assignments; a separate Expression of Interest shall be submitted for each, clearly marked with its title.
Addresses named in the notice
The notice text names 2 addresses. They are published elsewhere and we hold no copy, so each opens on its own site: