Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest Status:Approved
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Shipping |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Inland Water transport Authority (BIWTA) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, BRWTP-1 |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Consulting Firm (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) preparation of Landing stations/ Launch Ghats and Passenger River Terminal |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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18.11.0000.181.14.176.395 |
| Date |
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16/10/2023 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
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PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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08/11/2023 16:30
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| Publication Date |
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16/10/2023
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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1. The Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received financing credit from the International Development Agency (IDA) toward the cost of the“Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project1 (Dredging in Chittagong-Dhaka-Ashuganj IWT Corridor along with associated linked routes and construction of terminal with allied infrastructure)” being implemented by Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) under Ministry of Shipping of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The consulting services (“Services”) include mainly to provide (a) the detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and (b) Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) studies for 15 (fifteen) landing stations/launch ghats and 01 (one) passenger river terminal at Chandpur under the project. To complete the ESIA study or studies, the consultant will carry out the following tasks: Review the Project details; Review of the Legislative and Regulatory Framework; Scoping; Project Planning and Analysis of Alternatives; Detailed Baselines Studies and Analysis; Stakeholder Consultations; Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); etc. A stand-alone site specific Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) shall also be prepared for all the sites, in accordance with World Bank OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement, as well as applicable Bangladeshi land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation laws, regulations and guidelines. Depending on the impacts, the RAP will also include a livelihood restoration plan. The anticipated duration of the Consultancy Services of the assignment is 12 months.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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BIWTA now invites eligible and qualified Consulting Firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the intended services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (a) General Experience: The Consultant should have minimum 10 years of experience in carrying out the assignments related to ESIA and RAP; (b) Technical Capacity: The Consultant firm must have experience and capability in ESIA and RAP activities for at least two projects that have been successfully completed in last 5 years; and summary of similar projects undertaken in Bangladesh and in other countries with similar social, geographical and economic conditions shall be provided with EoI mentioning number of projects/assignments in hand; all these shall be supported by proven documents including project completion certificates from respective Clients; Experience in performing assignments similar to target assignment with proven track record of project(s) funded by development partners, like IDA/ADB/JICA/IDB in Bangladesh; List of Resources with logistical support and list of permanent professional employees with key qualifications. (c) Organizational and Legal Aspects: The Consultant must have legal establishment for a minimum of ten (10) years-this shall be supported by proven document(s) i.e., certification/registration from the competent authority(ies); (d) Financial Capacity: Average annual turnover of the Consultant over the last three (3) years that shall be supported by audited statements and reports; Financial strength supported by Bank Solvency Certificate and Bank Statement on closing balance with name of bank, branch, account number and its type, etc.; and (e) Approach and Methodology: The Consultant must submit with EoI briefed outlines on Approach and Methodology to reflect how the Consultant as a Service Provider will competitively perform the target assignments. Failure to meet and submit the satisfactory documentary evidence may lead to a rejection of the EOI/Proposal.
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Md. Ayub Ali |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Additional Chief Engineer, BIWTA) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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19th Floor, 2 - 3, RAJUK Avenue, Motijheel C/A
Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880 2 41050564, Fax : , Email : pd.brwtp1@gmail.com,mdayubali68@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
