Request for Proposal (RFP): Various Bamboo Study

Terms of Reference (ToR)

1. Background

1.1 Habitat for Humanity Nepal

Habitat for Humanity Nepal (Habitat Nepal) is an international non-governmental organization that is driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live. In Nepal, it addresses housing needs of low-income families through our partnership with homeowners, duty bearers, civil society, financial institutions, academia and relevant stakeholders. The organization serves people, families and communities that are at the bottom of the pyramid, by promoting greener, affordable and disaster resilient solutions and technologies for safe housing construction, advocating for land tenure security and joint land titles, and empowering communities at the risk of climate related disasters to apply local knowledge and practices for nature-based solutions. Through decent and adequate housing, it supports families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.

Responding to the root causes of inequity in the housing ecosystem, Habitat Nepal supports people and communities to thrive through housing by applying a people-centred approach (i.e., putting people and their capabilities, vulnerabilities, voices and influence at the centre of its work). Through our collaborative partnerships with the public and private sectors, we aim to reduce inequities in the housing ecosystem by building the capacity and agency of vulnerable people, leading evidence generation, raising awareness and policy advocacy to ensure more people live in adequate, affordable, and sustainable housing leading to thriving people and communities within a stronger, more equitable housing ecosystem. Guided by our 3-year Country Strategy Plan (CSP), our major priorities include safe, adequate and affordable land and housing, DRR and climate justice, and housing finance and markets.

Detail Terms of Reference (TOR) and Annex can be obtained from the following link:

Link: Terms of Reference (TOR)

2. Application Requirements

HFHN invites interested firms or organizations to submit the following documents by 31 March 2025.

• Expression of interest outlining how the consultancy team meets the qualifications required for the Baseline Study and their understanding of the TOR
• A description of the analysis framework, scope of work, and proposed methodology to be used
• Names and contacts (email, physical address, and telephone) of three professional referees for whom similar work was conducted 
• Two samples of relevant work completed 
• Names and CVs of team members proposed, highlighting their experience relevant to this consultancy and their roles in the achievement of the assignment
• Signed and stamped copy of financial proposal in a separate file with details of all relevant costs including but not limited to fees, travel, transport, and accommodation
• Company Registration Certificate.
• VAT Registration Certificate.
• Latest Tax Clearance Certificate.
• As required by Habitat Nepal’s Safeguarding Standards, all individuals involved in this assignment need to submit criminal background check (Police Report) to be eligible for assignments.

3. Queries on TOR

In case of any confusion or clarification in this TOR, the firm can send their issues at info@habitatnepal.org or call at +977-1-5421182, 5454976.

4. To Apply

Interested firms/organizations should submit their Technical and Financial Proposal including testimonials/certificates to procurement@habitatnepal.org. Please write Various Bamboo Study in the subject line of the email and submit the proposal no later than March 31, 2025.