Invitation for Expression of Interest For Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of Jajarkot Earthquake Recovery Project, Jajarkot

Invitation for Expression of Interest

International Nepal Fellowship (Nepal)

Invitation for Expression of Interest

For

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of Jajarkot Earthquake Recovery Project, Jajarkot

Tender No: INF/TN: 12-2081/82

Date of first Publication: 2081/08/24, Last Date of EOI Submission: 2081/09/08, Time: Within Office Hour (5:00 PM)

INF Nepal, established in 1952, is a Nepali non-government organization serving Nepali people through health and development work to improve the quality of life of individuals and community as whole. The organization works in four provinces (Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces) of Nepal to bring sustainable improvement in the health and development of individuals and communities by empowering communities, providing health care and preparing for disasters. The major focused thematic areas are (i) livelihood and resilience (ii) disability inclusion/rehabilitation (iii) mother and neonatal child health (iv) Leprosy and NTDs. Similarly, GEDSI and climate change adaptation and disaster resilience are INF Nepal’s cross-cutting thematic areas.

INF Nepal, requires the service of a qualified independent consultant to carry out an Environment Impact Assessment of Jajarkot Earthquake Recovery Project with the aims to address the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Jajarkot by focusing on restoring and rebuilding livelihoods, improving WASH infrastructure, and providing shelter solution to the affected communities. The project has a plan to increase the income of Earthquake-affected HHs through climate-resilient agriculture practices and develop entrepreneurship development. Also, the project aims to improve sanitation and hygiene practices of earthquake-affected communities and increase access to safe drinking water. Furthermore, the project has a plan to work with earthquake-affected communities to enhance their disaster-resilient capacity focusing on safe housing and accessibility to persons with disabilities.

INF Nepal invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from the Professional/Experts/Qualified individuals and company for above mentioned baseline survey of Jajarkot Earthquake Recovery Project.

Requirements for the lead consultant/consultancy are:

• Proven experience in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments/Initial Environmental Examinations
• At least a university degree in natural resources management, environmental studies, environmental planning, environmental engineering, environmental management, Disaster risk management, Agriculture
• Sound track record in similar environmental projects majorly focused towards WASH, shelter management, climate resilient agriculture and disaster risk mitigation
• Consultant/ consultancy should be registered in VAT, latest renewal and Tax clearance certificate.

(The individual consultant not registered in VAT can also apply, but TDS will be subjected as per government tax rule)

Interested individual or company need to submit the following documents along with name and CV of Final Evaluator in a sealed quotation to the office address as below:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the project for environment impact assessment.
• Separate Technical and Financial proposal
• Detail profile of firm and Consultant's CV
• Updated firm registration, VAT and Tax clearance certificate of FY 2080/81.
• Estimated Budget including Breakdowns.
• Term of Reference (ToR) is available in the annex below and can be downloaded.
• The above documents shall be sent in envelope in sealed form to the following address no later than 5:00 PM on 23rd December, 2024 (8th Poush, 2081).

The INF Nepal has right to accept or reject any/all proposal without assigning any reasons, whatsoever.

1. or partially any or all the Tender without assigning any reason, whatsoever.
2. Eligible Bidders (Consultant) may obtain further information from the central office of INF Nepal, Pokhara.

INF Nepal, Central office

Simpani, Bagar, Pokhara-1,

Gandaki Province, Nepal,

Phone No. : 061-570111, 571994

Download Term of Reference